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Sep- 2023 -29 September
Guests Look on as Flames Shoot From Disney Castle
When people think about Disney theme parks, many of them think of Walt Disney World Resort in Florida or Disneyland Resort in California. However, Disney has four other amazing parks in Europe and Asia. There is also the Tokyo Disneyland Resort, Shanghai Disneyland, Hong Kong Disneyland, and Disneyland Paris. Each one has its own unique look and magical feel. Disneyland Paris — which opened
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29 September
‘A Bunch of Novices’ DeSantis Disney Board Getting Crushed For Its Governing
It's been just over six months since the Central Florida Tourism Oversight District took over for the former Reedy Creek Improvement District, and its tenure has been rocky, at best. The new Board, filled entirely with Florida Governor Ron DeSantis appointees, has faced numerous crises throughout its brief tenure, and it still has to deal with a lawsuit from the Walt Disney Company in State Court.
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29 September
“Painful Wedgie” Ruined Disney Trip, Lawsuit Claims
Even though Walt Disney World Resort is a magical place, sometimes things can go wrong. There's the “Disney rash” that's become common among guests, which is damage to blood vessels typically caused by exercising in the heat. Then there are injuries like twisted ankles, bruises from bumping into things, and small issues that don't typically amount to much. But one guest is claiming the
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28 September
Costars and Fans Devastated Over Death of Beloved ‘Harry Potter’ Star
“Happiness can be found, even in the darkest of times, if one only remembers to turn on the light.” It was certainly a dark time for Harry Potter fans around the world on September 28, when it was announced that actor Michael Gambon — who portrayed Professor Albus Dumbledore, the headmaster at Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry — passed away at the age of 82. Related: New Harry
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28 September
It’s Official, DeSantis’ Disney Board Scraps Firefighters’ Perks
After making a referral to the Florida Inspector General for what it called a “scheme” to defraud taxpayers, the Central Florida Tourism Oversight District has finally come to a settlement with the Reedy Creek Firefighters and their benefits at Walt Disney World. Instead of giving the money to Disney World for the benefits, the Board has decided to give it directly to the employees. At
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28 September
Adored ‘Little Mermaid’ Actor Announces Pregnancy!
It's always an exciting day when someone shares their pregnancy announcement, and that is incredibly true for one Little Mermaid star! We wonder if they'll turn out to be a soft shell when their bundle of joy makes their grand entrance. In May 2023, Disney released its newest live-action remake about the mermaid who dreamed of being a part of the human world (even though it's a mess). The Little M
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27 September
Disney’s Newest Animated Film Will Be Filled With “Legacy Nods”
In just a couple of months, Disney will release its newest animated film, Wish. The film will tell the story of a girl named Asha, who lives in the kingdom of wishes, Rosas. Asha makes a powerful wish on a star. Much to her surprise, the star that she wishes upon comes down to earth. Together, Asha and the star — along with her goat Valentino — must work together to bring down the evil
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27 September
Disney Joins Alliance to Fight Government Streaming Regulations
For years, when people thought about streaming platforms and the concept of streaming movies and television shows, many mainly thought of Netflix. However, in the past five to ten years, streaming has exploded. It seems like every studio has its own streaming platform — Paramount+, Max, Discovery+, Disney+, and more. The recent sharp rise in streaming has left the studios and the government
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27 September
Critics Slam Disney’s “Wokeism” and Bob Iger: Too Late to “Quiet the Noise”
While Disney CEO Bob Iger might want to try and “quiet the noise,” many critics feel it’s too little, too late, and that the damage has been done. For months now, the Mouse House has been on the receiving end of much backlash and criticism for its alleged “pandering to woke audiences.” Some Disney fans have expressed their frustration with the Walt Disney Company and its constant pushing of a cert
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26 September
Does Bob Iger’s Resignation from Apple Board Confirm a Merger?
Recently, the four-year-old news of Disney CEO Bob Iger resigned from Apple's board of directors resurfaced online, and had this writer speculating about what it means for the Apple-Disney merger. For the longest time, Apple and the Walt Disney Company have been making headlines for a possible sale. Notably, for months now, analysts from Needham have been insisting that Disney will eventually sell
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