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Jun- 2024 -25 June
Dolly Parton Shuns Royal Family, Country Star Refuses Kate Middleton’s Advances
Did country star and America's beloved sweetheart Dolly Parton really turn down Kate Middleton, the Princess of Wales? Dolly Parton has been in the media for decades now, with everyone always wanting to know what the “9 to 5” singer was up to, and if her hair still looked as big as her personality. Dolly Parton stands as a titan in the world of country music, a genre she has not only d
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25 June
DeSantis Vetoes Package That Would Have lowered the Cost of Your Florida Vacation
Putting together a state budget can be complicated, especially when every member of the Florida Legislature has a pet project that needs funding. With so many hands out, deciding what gets cut and what stays can be difficult. Related: Banks and DeSantis Team Up So You Pay More Every Time You Use Your Credit Card at Disney World In this past legislative session, Florida Governor Ron DeSantis vetoed
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25 June
Urgent Update: Multiple Lead Roles Recast in ‘Stranger Things’ After Months of Filming
Stranger Things 5 may not have much information revealed when it comes to the plot of the final season that millions are waiting for, but there have been little nuggets of information given that might reveal details that could point fans in the direction of what might happen. The small town of Hawkins, Indiana, serves as the unlikely setting for a captivating saga that has transcended borders and
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24 June
Guest Shares Creepy Video Captured in Disney’s Haunted Mansion
A Disney guest recently got stuck on the Haunted Mansion ride at Walt Disney World and shared an eerie video they took when this happened. Central Florida is home to some of the most renowned theme parks in the world, four of which can be found in the Walt Disney World Resort. Each Disney Park is a prime destination for a vacation, and fans flock to it to get their dose of the Disney experience. W
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24 June
Brutal Shark Attack Kills Beloved ‘Pirates of the Caribbean’ Actor
It's a tough life being a pirate — living on the high seas, pillaging, plundering, rifling, looting, and, let's not even get started on the lack of hygiene on the ships. However, it was really fun watching Captain Jack Sparrow cause absolute mayhem while also being the worst pirate we've ever heard of. Disney first released Pirates of the Caribbean: Curse of the Black Pearl in 2003, and it w
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24 June
Disney Has Found New ‘Guardians of the Galaxy’ Replacement: Report
It's not what even fans expected. Related: Report: Disney Recasting Beloved MCU Hero Following Initial Performance With Robert Downey Jr.'s Iron Man and Chris Evans' Captain America having exited the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU), the franchise has transitioned into a new era known as the Multiverse Saga. Despite concerns about “superhero fatigue” and the departure of Jonathan Majors
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24 June
Confirmed: Historical Muppets Studio Goes Up for Sale, Marking End of an Era
It’s time to play the music, it’s time to light the lights, it’s time to close the Muppet studio tonight. While The Walt Disney Company purchased the rights to The Muppets in 2004 (plus Bear in the Big Blue House), its creators — The Jim Henson Company — remains a separate entity to this day. In fact, the company is still run by the Henson family themselves. Following Jim Henson’s tragic death in
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24 June
Report: Disney To Make Major SDCC Comeback With Exciting Marvel News
Marvel skipped the San Diego Comic-Con (SDCC) last year in 2023. Will they do so again in 2024? Related: Disney Plans To Replace Avengers With Whole New Team of Heroes: Report The superhero genre and film industry have been greatly impacted by Disney's acquisition of Marvel Studios, led by Kevin Feige. This resulted in the creation of the massive Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU), which has expanded
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24 June
Brace for Impact: Disney World Raises Prices, Alters Dining Packages
Are you heading to the Walt Disney World Resort theme parks soon? Could you ensure you bring more cash in hand, as some experiences and dining options are rising unexpectedly? Here's what you need to know! Disney World To Increase Pricing for Experiences, Dining Options at Hollywood Studios Disney has announced changes to its Fantasmic! Dining Packages at Hollywood Studios, which will take effect
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24 June
‘Star Wars’ Hate-Baits Fans After ‘Acolyte’ Pronoun Scandal
While it might be a critical success, The Acolyte is proving to be a disaster with fans. Along with the controversy surrounding Kathleen Kennedy and showrunner Leslye Headland, episode four of the divisive Disney+ series just started another fan flame war with a weapon more disastrous than the Death Star… Pronouns. After Leslye Headland and Amandla Stenberg's comments about The Acolyte being
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