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Oct- 2023 -7 October
Disney Helps Orlando Area To Be Dead Last In Worker’s Wages
It's hard to understate the importance of the Walt Disney World Resort to the Orlando area. Walt Disney turned a patch of orange groves into one of the world's top tourist destinations, bringing millions of annual visitors to Central Florida. Until recent spats with Florida Governor Ron DeSantis, it has been a win/win for Disney World and Florida. The state gets billions in property and tourism ta
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7 October
Disney ‘Within Its Rights’ To Respond to DeSantis/Florida’s ‘Don’t Say Gay’ Law
Earlier this year, Disney investor Kenneth Simeone sued the Walt Disney Company, seeking records and communications between executives at the company over its response to the Florida law, saying that by losing its autonomy in Florida, Disney created “far-reaching” financial risks to him and other investors. But Delaware Judge Lori Will ruled in favor of the Walt Disney Company, saying
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6 October
Brendan Fraser CONFIRMED For Popular Disney World Event!
We are less than two months away from the beginning of the holiday season at Walt Disney World Resort. That means that Disney is hard at work trimming the trees, cleaning the jingle bells, and decking the halls. There are so many things to enjoy at Disney World, whether guests celebrate Christmas, Hanukkah, Kwanzaa, or another holiday, there is something for everyone. It is the merriest time of ye
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6 October
Microsoft’s AI Tool Used To Create Images of Mickey Mouse as 9/11 Hijacker
WARNING: Some of the images in this article may be disturbing for some readers. The beauty and the horror of artificial intelligence-created works are that they can take images and information from the vast reaches of the internet and turn it into something new. There is the possibility that this new item can be creative and interesting in a way that we never thought of. Still, there's also the po
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6 October
Rachel Zegler Finally Addresses ‘Snow White’ Firing Rumors
In October 2016, Disney announced that they were doing a live-action remake of Disney's first feature-length animated film, Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs. Five years later, it was revealed that West Side Story actress Rachel Zegler had been cast as the titular princess. Filming took place six years later, from March through July 2022. Snow White is scheduled to hit theaters on March 22, 2024. Si
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5 October
Former City Leader Found Dead While Being Investigated For Dealings With Disney
Disneyland Resort has always been essential to the city of Anaheim, California. The Happiest Place on Earth brings millions of people to Anaheim each year, and along with that, millions of dollars. Anaheim was essentially built on Disney. The area was mainly farmland before Disneyland Resort. Now, it is full of hotels, restaurants, and other businesses that rely on tourism dollars. While Disney an
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5 October
Beloved Dick Van Dyke Receives Sweet Serenade at Disney
There are only a handful of actors and actresses that capture the hearts of so many people. One of those actors is Disney Legend, Dick Van Dyke. Van Dyke was made a Disney Legend in 2021 but has been a huge part of the Disney family since 1964. That is when he starred in the iconic film, Mary Poppins. Since then, he has also worked with Disney on the films Night at the Museum, Night at the Museum:
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4 October
Disney Casts Beloved ‘SNL’ Alum in ‘The Santa Clauses’!
It may only be October, but it's never too early to start thinking about the Christmas season! It's always fun to think about silver bells, snowflakes, hot cocoa, Christmas lights, and jingle bells. Oh, and we can't forget Disney! No one knows how to do Christmas the way Disney does. It doesn't matter if it's in the theme parks or on Disney+. Christmas and Disney seem to go hand in hand. Related:Â
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4 October
The Dangers Behind Disney’s “Wedgie” Lawsuit
In October 2019, Emma McGuinness headed to Walt Disney World Resort with her family to celebrate her 30th birthday. During their time at The Most Magical Place on Earth, Emma decided to head to Disney's Typhoon Lagoon water park. Unfortunately, Emma's trip to the popular water park would not end the way she was hoping. Instead, it would end with a trip to the emergency room and a lawsuit. Related:
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4 October
Bombarded On All Sides, Disney Must Face Federal Antitrust Lawsuit
Suing the Walt Disney Company appears to be a pastime for some attorneys. Every time someone falls or slips at one of Disney's theme parks, out come the lawsuits. When Disney's stock fell because of streaming profits, another lawsuit was filed again. A woman is suing Disney over a “wedgie” she received while on Walt Disney World Resort vacation. But now, the Disney Company is being bro
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