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Jun- 2024 -21 June
Your Disney ‘Pro Tip’ Just Makes Cast Members’ Lives Harder
It's no secret that Disney World cast members work incredibly hard. Do we really need to make them work any harder? It's time we talked about strollers at Disney World. I completely get it. You're headed out to the parks, and bringing kids with you isn't easy. You need food, diapers, a change of clothes, etc., but do you? And more importantly, do you need to bring a stroller the size of a Volkswag
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21 June
Disney’s Live-Action ‘Snow White’ Reportedly Undergoing Reshoots
Disney's upcoming live-action Snow White film starring Rachel Zegler is reportedly undergoing reshoots. These reshoots come as fans look ahead to the film's release date, which was pushed back nearly an entire year. Related: “Hard To Walk Away,” Marvel Superstar Shares Final Message Ahead of Film While live-action remakes are nothing new for The Walt Disney Company, few films are as ta
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21 June
Busch Gardens Backtracks After ‘Blatantly Lying’ to Fans
It is unusual for any business actually to listen to its customers. It is even more remarkable to take feedback from guests and dramatically alter one of its promotions to make them feel they were heard. Last week, Busch Gardens Williamsburg tweeted that its roller coaster, Pantheon, was the fastest multi-launch coaster in the world. They were so confident in the claim that they followed it up wit
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21 June
‘Star Wars’ Cuts Baby Yoda, Finds New Replacement
Although The Acolyte has garnered an overwhelming amount of hate since showrunner Leslye Headland first got involved, it still keeps with tradition by including a wealth of fantastic creatures from the galaxy far, far away. From the Jawas to Wickett to Grogu, the Star Wars galaxy has a reputation for creating some of the most adorable (and marketable) critters in the star system. After the backlas
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21 June
‘Monsters, Inc.’ Erased from Disney Park, Pixar IP Terminated
Monsters, Inc. has just gotten the shaft at Disneyland Paris, as the park continues to evolve. Disneyland Paris is undergoing a period of significant transformation, with exciting changes planned for its second theme park, formerly known as Walt Disney Studios Park. This metamorphosis extends beyond aesthetics, encompassing a complete reimagining of the park's identity and guest experience. One of
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21 June
“Woke” ‘Snow White’ Systemically Underpays Female Employees
Disney is hoping to revive its flagging box office through the power of nostalgia and an upcoming live-action remake of Snow White, starring Rachel Zegler as the original Disney Princess. But while Zegler and the Mouse House have been talking up the remake's progressive themes (and getting a lot of flack for “wokeness“), it turns out the production is systemically underpaying its femal
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21 June
‘Inside Out 2’ Faces Controversy After LGBTQ+ Reports Surface, Character Revealed as “Lesbian”
Inside Out 2 is taking the world by storm right now, but after a recent report that one of the characters, Joy, was a part of the LGBTQ+ community, many turned their backs on the box office success. Hollywood's summer movie season received a much-needed shot of adrenaline with the record-breaking debut of Disney and Pixar's Inside Out 2. The highly anticipated sequel surpassed expectations, soarin
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21 June
Marvel Officially Downsizing, Cancels ‘Hulk’ Series
Marvel has canceled yet another project, and this time, a Hulk is in the crosshairs. Marvel (and the rest of the Disney family) is in some pretty choppy waters. Nearly every arm of the vast House of Mouse has seen more than its share of flops in the last several years, including majorly promoted, big-budget movies like Thor: Love and Thunder (2022), Lightyear (2022), Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantuma
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21 June
Pixar and Disney Compete with Barbie for Summer Smash
After what seemed like an eon of box-office bombs, Disney comes out swinging again with Inside Out 2 (2024). Not only has the film by director Kelsey Mann surpassed expectations, but it has scored a multi-million-dollar win for both Walt Disney Pictures and Pixar Animation Studios. With an opening weekend of $155 million at the box office, Pixar's return to Riley's head was clearly the kick in the
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20 June
Duck Collides With Guest Riding Roller Coaster at Popular Theme Park
Guests riding a popular roller coaster at the iconic Cedar Point theme park in Ohio recently were left in disbelief and shock. While the attraction sped along the tracks, an unfortunate duck crossed its path, hitting one of the riders in the front row. The poor creature then had the ride of its life after getting stuck behind a seat in the vehicle. Footage of the duck's roller coaster experience w
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