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Sep- 2023 -29 September
Disney Is Back to Dominating the Streaming Charts
For all the backlash Disney gets for its live-action remakes, movies like The Lion King and The Little Mermaid have proven to be successful at the box office. However, the company has not found that same success with its original live-action and animated films. Disney released several new films over the summer — Haunted Mansion, Elemental, and Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny — an
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29 September
Disney Just Made TikTok History!
In the one hundred years since it has been in existence, The Walt Disney Company has been known for many things. But one thing it is most well-known (and loved) for is creating incredible animated movies. Disney has taken classic tales — like Sleeping Beauty, Beauty and the Beast, and Alice in Wonderland — and turned them into gorgeous animated films. It has also created amazing origin
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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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