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Oct- 2023 -13 October
DeSantis/Florida Said Disney’s Special District Was Corrupt, so Why Is Its Biggest Rival Getting One?
When Florida Governor Ron DeSantis took on the Walt Disney Company, he said it was to level the playing field. Governor DeSantis wanted to ensure that Disney was paying its fair share of taxes and not cheating Florida taxpayers. He said it definitely wasn't retaliation for former Disney CEO Bob Chapek speaking out against Floirda's Parental Rights in Education law, known by its critics as the R
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13 October
Director Forced to Apologize to ‘Pirates of the Caribbean’ Star After Insulting Her Acting
In 2003, Disney came out with one of its most successful live-action movies of all time, Pirates of the Caribbean: The Curse of the Black Pearl. The film starred Johnny Depp as Captain Jack Sparrow, the worst pirate you've ever heard of. Curse of the Black Pearl also starred Orlando Bloom as Will Turner, Geoffrey Rush as Captain Barbossa, and Keira Knightley as Elizabeth Swann. Related: Magic King
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12 October
Fans Say Disney Park Isn’t Worth it After Price Increases
Visiting most Disney parks is not something that is considered a cheap experience. And the magic just got a lot more expensive for those visiting Walt Disney World Resort and Disneyland Resort. On October 11, Disney announced that price increases were going into effect for most dated tickets and annual passes at its US theme parks. Only two tickets did not see an increase — a Tier One park t
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12 October
‘Zootopia 2’ Reportedly Has Best Test Screening EVER For Disney Animation!
In 2016, Disney fans were transported to the bustling metropolis of Zootopia. Zootopia tells the story of Judy Hopps, the first bunny rabbit on the Zootopia police force. Judy soon finds herself on the hunt for some missing predators who live in Zootopia. Some of the predators are found, but they have become “savage”. Judy must work with sly fox Nick Wilde to try to figure out what is
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12 October
Is Universal Going to Buy Warner Bros.?
Recent reports assert that Universal/Comcast is going to buy Warner Bros. in the next two years; here’s everything we know so far. While the Walt Disney Company, its theme parks (both the Walt Disney World Resort and the Disneyland Resort), and its movies are certainly our primary focus here at Disney Fanatic, occasionally, we find interesting news about Disney’s competitors to share with interest
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11 October
‘Zootopia’ Star Charged a SECOND Time For Tax Fraud
Her hips don't lie, but, according to one government agency, her tax documents do. Just weeks before she is set to face a Spanish court on charges of tax fraud, Brazilian songstress Shakira has found herself charged for a second time with alleged tax fraud. The Spanish Tax Agency is accusing the singer of defrauding the state of $7 million when she failed to file taxes in the country in 2018. They
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11 October
VIDEO: Fans Stunned By Disney’s Newest ‘Zootopia’ Land!
Disney Imagineers are always looking for ways to bring new and exciting things to Disney's theme parks around the world. In Walt Disney World Resort, Avatar was brought to life with the opening of Pandora: The World of Avatar in 2017. On the West Coast, Disneyland's Downtown Disney District is getting a complete overhaul and, this past March, Mickey's ToonTown reopened with the addition of Mickey
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11 October
Subscribers Enraged as Disney+ Doubles in Price
In August, during Disney's third-quarter earnings call, Disney CEO Bob Iger announced that price increases would be coming to Disney's streaming platform, Disney+. Those who had subscribed to Disney's ad-supported tier of Disney+ would continue to pay $7.99 per month. But those who wanted to keep watching Disney+ without ads would have to pay $13.99 beginning October 12. Well, October 12 is here a
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11 October
THREE New Restaurants Coming to Downtown Disney!
In 2001, the Disneyland Resort experienced a massive expansion. In January of that year, the Downtown Disney District opened. Downtown Disney was just like the one found at Walt Disney World Resort, just on a smaller scale. One month later, a second theme park opened — Disney California Adventure Park. That transformed Disneyland into a true vacation destination. If you have visited Disneyla
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10 October
Details Leaked About ‘Pirates of the Caribbean’ Prequel, Starring Johnny Depp!
It's been six years since fans were able to venture into movie theaters and watch a new Pirates of the Caribbean film on the big screen. Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Men Tell No Tales was the last time Captain Jack Sparrow had his story told. But apparently, it was not the last time Disney wanted fans to learn more about him. Recently, images were leaked online of a PREQUEL story that Disney had
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