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Aug- 2024 -7 August
Disney Braces for Lower Attendance Across All U.S. Theme Parks
Disney is bracing for lower attendance and decreased demands for its theme parks. Related: Disney Heavily Restricts Access to Theme Park Updates, General Public Blocked From D23 The Walt Disney Company released its earnings report for Q3 2024 earlier today, providing insight into the company's income and revenue. Overall revenue was up, with Disney's streaming business reaching profitability for t
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7 August
Video: Disney Conservation Efforts Support Rescued Manatees
The Disney Worldwide Conservation Fund supports the well-being of all kinds of animals worldwide, including manatees, some of which guests can even spot at The Seas With Nemo & Friends in EPCOT. Recently, The Walt Disney Company joined forces with the Manatee Rescue & Rehabilitation Partnership to help rehabilitate and release Plantaina, a 680 lb. manatee from Florida’s St. Johns River. Learn more
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7 August
Six-Year-Old Child’s Disneyland Trip “Absolutely Devastated” by ‘Game of Thrones’ Mix-up
A six-year-old girl in the United Kingdom had a Disneyland vacation taken away from her because of a bizarre connection to the hit HBO series Game of Thrones. Game of Thrones was a TV fantasy drama on HBO, adapted from the Song of Ice and Fire book series by George R.R. Martin. The show, originally pitched to the premium cable channel as “The Sopranos in Middle-Earth,” was astonishingl
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7 August
ABC Journalist Faces Death Threats After Donald Trump Interview
We are just about three months away from one of the most contentious presidential elections in history. The two main candidates on the ballot are expected to be former President Donald Trump and current Vice President Kamala Harris. It seems nearly impossible to avoid news about the elections. Local and national news stations report on a new election story nearly every night. And if you scroll on
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7 August
Disney Star Hospitalized Following Hazardous Swimming Accident
In 2006, young actor Zac Efron shot to superstardom and became a household name to Disney fans around the world with the release of the Disney Channel Original Movie High School Musical. The movie starred Efron as Troy Bolton, a teenage boy who thought he knew what he wanted. That all changed when he met Gabriella (Vanessa Hudgens) at a New Year's Eve party. His life is turned upside down as he tr
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7 August
Dollywood Ownership Scandal: The Truth About Who Really Runs the Show
Does Dolly Parton even own Dollywood?! Dollywood has easily become one of America's most beloved theme parks, not only for its 50 attractions, amazing entertainment, and lip-smacking food, but also, its close relationship with Dolly Parton, America's sweetheart. Dollywood, the iconic theme park nestled in the heart of the Smoky Mountains, is the culmination of vision, determination, and a deep-roo
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7 August
ABC Star Murdered: Suspects’ Photos Released by Police
On May 26, Hollywood was shocked to learn that beloved General Hospital star Johnny Wactor, who played Brando Corbin, had been shot and killed during an attempted robbery. He was just 37 years old. According to reports, Wactor was leaving his bartending job in Downtown Los Angeles when he was confronted by thieves trying to steal his car's catalytic converter. Catalytic converter theft is on the r
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7 August
Oh Baby Baby! Britney Spears is Coming Back to the Big Screen!
Oh baby, baby! In 1998, singer Britney Spears burst to the forefront of the music scene with the release of her hit song and music video “…Baby One More Time.” Almost overnight, Spears seemed to become a household name. Now, she wasn't a complete newbie, as she had starred in The Mickey Mouse Club revival on The Disney Channel. She starred alongside other notable names like Justi
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6 August
Mom Shares Hilarious Look at Realistic Disney Day, Calls It “A S—show”
Wanna see a realistic Disney day? Warning: what you are about to see may ruin some of the magic… Disneyland Resort is known as “The Happiest Place on Earth,” full of wonder and magic. Guests visiting Walt's original theme park are transported to a place where they can spar with pirates, ride through a haunted mansion, travel to space, meet a Mandalorian, and even race through Rad
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6 August
Disney Trauma? Guests Share Traumatic Childhood Memories About a Ride Geared Towards Younger Audiences
Disney Parks are supposed to be a child-friendly experience. While the company has had some misses in the past, they have usually been corrected over the years. Many fans remember the intense Alien Encounter attraction as a standout misfire. However, this may not have been the biggest culprit of childhood trauma at the Parks. A ride still exists today with a long history of disturbing younger audi
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