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Jun- 2024 -20 June
Replacements Proposed for “Offensive” Pirates of the Caribbean, Haunted Mansion
Just days after yet another Pirates of the Caribbean breakdown at Walt Disney World Resort, replacements for the controversial ride at Disneyland Resort were proposed. Related: Tiana’s Bayou Adventure Canceled: Disney Releases Urgent Notice Despite its age, Pirates of the Caribbean is one of the least stagnant Disney Parks attractions. In the mid-2000s, Walt Disney Imagineering updated the boat ri
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20 June
“Here’s Your Role, Play the Role”: Marvel God Tells Superhero Actors To Stop Complaining
Russell Crowe, the Zeus of the Marvel Cinematic Universe and all-around cinematic icon, has a message for actors who don't find performing in big-budget comic book movie adaptations: stop complaining about it and do the job. Since the MCU kicked off with Iron Man (2008), there has been cultural debate about whether movies adapted from superhero comic books had the same kind of emotional potential
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19 June
Disney World Not Opening a Fifth Gate, Focusing on Current Parks
Semantics are important when you listen to any announcement. No more so than when you hear an announcement about the Walt Disney World Resort. Related: Disney's Latest Move Shows Company is in ‘Full Panic Mode' In March, Disney CEO Bob Iger announced that Disney could have “seven new lands at Disney Parks around the world.” Fans quickly took this to mean that The Walt Disney Company was grea
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19 June
Bostonians Now Own Six Flags Over Texas
As is the case with most professional sports championships, the mayors or governors of opposing states/cities tend to bet on the winner. It's usually something silly: if Boston wins, the mayor of Dallas will send some Texas chili or Pecan Pie to the mayor; if Dallas wins, the Boston mayor will send a Boston cream pie or Boston baked beans. But now, rival Six Flags theme parks have gotten involved
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19 June
Chinese Park Adds Invasive Bathroom Timers, Disney May Be Next
What would you do if you were on vacation visiting a national landmark, only to find that the moment you went to the bathroom, a stop watch would appear? When guests visit a theme park like Walt Disney World, a lot of their actions are timed. How long it will take you to wait in line for an attraction is under a stopwatch, Disney is always keeping time on how long it takes for food to be made once
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19 June
‘Stranger Things’ Set Faces Demolition Following Filming Suspension
It's the end of Hawkins. Debuting on Netflix in 2016, the brainchild of the Duffer Brothers (Matt and Ross), Stranger Things has become a global phenomenon, captivating audiences with its unique blend of science fiction, horror, and 1980s nostalgia. Set in the fictional town of Hawkins, Indiana, the series follows a group of endearing and relatable young characters – Mike, Dustin, Lucas, and Eleve
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19 June
“Elderly” Guests Demand Access to Nude Disney Characters, Cast Member Flustered
A former Disney cast member recently revealed that a certain segment of guests believes there is a strip club below Magic Kingdom Park. Despite anti- “woke” moral panic in the last few years, Walt Disney World Resort remains one of the most family-friendly vacation destinations in the world. Except for adult-only spaces like bars and playgrounds with an upper age limit, Disney parks uniquely offer
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19 June
2 Years Later, Johnny Depp and Amber Heard Saga Continues
In April 2022, fans around the world watched as Pirates of the Caribbean (2003) Johnny Depp went head-to-head with his ex-wife Amber Heard in a Virginia courtroom. The Disney Legend and Aquaman (2018) actress were each suing each other for defamation of character. Depp began the legal process after The Washington Post published an OpEd by Heard, in which she accused Depp of abuse. Depp originally
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19 June
Disney Panics After Another Ride Failure
Less than two weeks until Tiana's Bayou Adventure officially opens to the public at the Magic Kingdom. But it's also been about two weeks since the disastrous previews for the newest Disney World attraction started. We've learned and are learning that a lot can happen in two weeks. Related: Splash Mountain Fans Giddy with Excitement as Tiana's Bayou Adventure Fails Since the previews opened at the
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19 June
Stay Away From the Break Room Food: Disney Employee Learns the Hard Way
Everyone who has worked in an office knows that feeling when you head into the breakroom to find a special treat left by a coworker. There is always that person who makes excellent bread, or there is cake for someone's birthday, but either way, we all indulge without thinking. Related: Disney Shuts Down Banned Ear Seller in Federal Lawsuit We all eat those treats without considering what may be in
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