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Sep- 2023 -8 September
Disney Suspends Select Annual Pass Sales After Lawsuit Settlement
In November 2021, a multi-million dollar lawsuit was filed against Disney on behalf of Disneyland Annual Passholders — now known as Magic Key Holders. The lawsuit claimed that Disney had engaged in “deceptive” practices with regard to its top-tier Magic Key — the Dream Key. The Dream Key was sold for $1,399 and claimed to have no blackout dates. However, Disney only release
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8 September
Disney Shells Out MILLIONS to Settle Annual Pass Lawsuit
During the height of the COVID-19 pandemic, the Disneyland Resort in Anaheim, California, was closed for more than a year. During that year, Disneyland Annual Passholders were informed that Disney was “sunsetting” its Annual Pass Program. The program would be announced at a later date. Disneyland reopened in April 2021 — after closing in March 2020 — and there were no Annua
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8 September
Disney’s Case Will End In The Florida Supreme Court, Where A Conflict of Interest Awaits Them
One day before Florida Governor Ron DeSantis named Meredith Sasso to the Florida State Supreme Court, her husband, Michael Sasso, quit his job. At the time, Sasso's day job was as the vice-chairman of the Central Florida Tourism Oversight District, the Board of DeSantis appointees that replaced the Reedy Creek Improvement District. Related: Chief Justice John Roberts Just Sent A Message To DeSanti
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8 September
Amid Feud With Spectrum, Disney Gives Free ESPN to Sports Stars
The ongoing standoff between Disney and cable giant Charter Communications has taken a wild turn, leaving some of the world's top sports players caught in a pickle. As the dispute escalates, it is not just the millions of cable subscribers who are frustrated. Athletes participating in the US Open tennis tournament found themselves in a challenging situation due to the sudden absence of ESPN and AB
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8 September
Disney Vilifies Spectrum Ahead of NFL Opening Weekend
Sports fans everywhere are anticipating the NFL's 2023 opening weekend. However, a fierce battle is ongoing between the Walt Disney Company and cable provider Charter Communications, leaving millions of subscribers caught in the crossfire and without major sports programming. This feud has now led to a blackout of Disney channels on Charter's Spectrum cable service, including the coveted ESPN stat
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7 September
Fantasmic! Replacement Coming to Disney in Just Weeks!
If you have visited Disneyland Resort recently, then you may have noticed that the nighttime show Fantasmic! has been unavailable. The show suffered a serious setback in April and hasn't been shown since. Thankfully, that is not Disney's only nighttime spectacular. Guests could stay in Disneyland Park to watch the fireworks show Wondrous Journey, or they can head over to Disney California Adventur
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7 September
Disney Drops Multiple Claims in Lawsuit Against Ron DeSantis
It's hard to believe, but the battle between The Walt Disney Company and Florida Governor Ron DeSantis has been dragging on for almost two years. Trouble began brewing when DeSantis championed the controversial Parental Rights in Education Bill — also called the Don't Say Gay Bill. Now-fired Disney CEO Bob Chapek spoke out against the bill, saying Disney would work to see it overturned in th
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7 September
As Disney Starts To Show Its Warts, Apple Slowly Backs Away
In Disney CEO Bob Iger's dream scenario, the Walt Disney Company's problems would be solved with a large influx of cash from Apple buying the company. It's a dream that Iger has had for years. He even admitted in his book that Apple and Disney would have already merged if Steve Jobs had survived. But now, with all of Disney's issues on public display, it has become virtually impossible for Apple t
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7 September
How You Can Get a FREE MagicBand+!
Ten years ago, Disney introduced something that changed the theme park game — MagicBands. MagicBands were bands that guests would wear around their wrists and could use as their theme park ticket, PhotoPass, hotel room key, and charge card. At first, MagicBands only came in several solid colors, but now there are dozens of designs and guests are sure to find one that represents their favorit
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7 September
Disney Board Member Warns Openly Gay Characters Are “Too Polarizing”
The Walt Disney Company has been dealt a reputation that it caters to “woke” ideologies and pushes an agenda on children. While the studio has included LGBTQ+ characters in some films, it only ever truly put one at the forefront in Strange World (2022). Behind closed doors, a prominent Disney voice has reportedly warned to keep these characters seen and not heard or risk the ire of the
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