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Apr- 2024 -13 April
Walt Disney, The Sierra Club, And The Supreme Court. How Walt Started the Modern Environmental Movement
Walt Disney absolutely loved skiing. On a trip to the Swiss Alps, he came up with the idea of constructing a mini-mountain in Disneyland and turning it into the Matterhorn Bobsleds. He was the director of pageantry for the 1960 Olympics in Squaw Valley, California. And he had an idea for a ski resort that helped to usher in the modern environmental movement and changed environmental law in the Uni
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13 April
Hey Iger, Enough With the Sequels, Give These Disney Villains an Origin Story Instead
When Disney CEO Bob Iger announced the Walt Disney Studios' movie slate for the next few years, he made it clear that Disney was leaning heavily on sequels and existing IP. Moana 2, Toy Story 5, and Frozen 3 will all be in theaters in the next two years. Only time will tell if Iger's strategy of leaning into fan favorites will pay off for Disney. However, the company seems to be missing the boat o
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13 April
Disney Needs to Pay More Attention to the “Threat In Its Backyard”
According to a recent report from The Wall Street Journal, Disney needs to pay much more attention to the threat sitting pretty in its backyard. With the recent developments from Universal Studios in Orlando, Florida, some believe that they could not only give the Mouse House a run for its money but could also easily outrun the Walt Disney Company itself. In 2019, Universal announced Epic Universe
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13 April
After Goofy Actor “Permanently Injured” Woman, She’s Suing Disney
Per the latest reports, a woman is suing Disney after she was left “permanently injured” when a Goofy actor fell on her at the parks. Going to the Walt Disney World Resort or the Disneyland Resort is universally agreed upon to be one of the best places to enjoy the Disney experience. From the amazing rides and attractions like Space Mountain and Big Thunder Mountain Railroad to the inc
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13 April
Guest Mortified as She’s Escorted Off Popular Universal Ride
Traveling to another country and visiting a foreign theme park like Tokyo Disneyland or Universal Studios Japan is a bucket list item for many people. We dream of walking through the gates and feeling something magical that we haven't experienced before. It is so exciting to board a ride that you've seen in photos and take off on an exciting adventure. Of course, that is assuming that you actually
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13 April
New ‘Lion King’ Movie Wows Audiences, Follows Top Grossing Disney Film in History
The Mufasa: The Lion King teaser is setting audiences ablaze and exciting fans for its upcoming release later this year. The Lion King is one of the most beloved Disney films for a reason. In the beloved classic which is one of Disney's most iconic animated films, Mufasa, the majestic lion king, stands out as a central and revered character who has far too little screen time. The character was voi
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13 April
‘Pirates’ Star Johnny Depp Breaks His Word, Returns to Iconic Franchise
Johnny Depp, the iconic actor known for his diverse roles ranging from the eccentric Captain Jack Sparrow in the wildly successful Pirates of the Caribbean franchise to the brooding Edward Scissorhands, has long been a figure of fascination in Hollywood. However, recent developments surrounding his involvement in the beloved pirate saga have stirred up controversy and disappointment among fans. De
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13 April
‘Fast & Furious’ Star Says “Anti-Woke” Dwayne Johnson Needs To Quit
Dwayne Johnson has ruffled a lot of feathers recently by coming out against “woke culture” and regretting ever taking an actual stance on anything. But the once-and-former Rock's anti-woke feelings are still minor compared to his longstanding beef with his Fast & Furious co-star Vin Diesel. Now, another one of the mainstays of the Fast & Furious franchise has had enough and thinks he s
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12 April
Despite Large Spring Break Crowds, Disney World’s Attendance Still Takes A Massive Dive for the Year, And It’s Expected To Get Worse
This year's spring break was a little wonky for the Walt Disney World Resort. With Easter coming so early this year, spring breakers flooded the Disney theme parks in March rather than the usual flood in April. This led to crowds peaking in mid-March and then dramatically declining later in the month. Thus far, April has seen unusually low crowds despite the warmer weather in Central Florida. Rela
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12 April
New Florida Law Inflicts Drastic Punishment on Disney World Guests Who Break the Rules
As we have covered extensively, the guests' behavior at Walt Disney World has gotten much worse since the end of the COVID-19 Pandemic. It's almost as if people have forgotten how to act in public. The number of fights and guests breaking Disney World rules for social media clicks has greatly increased. However, incidents with guests hitting cast members and attempting to steal from a Disney Park
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