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Jul- 2024 -17 July
Historic 140-Year-Old Theme Park Shuts Down as Catastrophic Weather Moves In
Dorney Park, a family-friendly theme park that has existed since 1884, had to close its doors yesterday due to a string of devastating storms moving through the Northeastern portion of the United States. A part of the Cedar Fair Entertainment Company, this Cedar Fair park has been around for almost as long as Cedar Point in Sandusky, Ohio. Related: New Permit Filing Hints at Planned Tiana’s Bayou
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17 July
Disney Reels from Massive Cyber Attack – Thousands Vulnerable as Investigation Uncovers Shocking Truth
Thousands of Disney employees' data was breached and leaked, and a group has taken responsibility as the House of Mouse begins its investigation into the massive spill. The Walt Disney Company has yet to specify if this relates to Walt Disney World, Disney Plus, Disney Park, or District employees of the House of Mouse. Related: Disney is on Project 2025’s List of Companies That Need to Change the
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17 July
The Rock Getting Second Chance Following Big Disney Box Office Bomb
Disney is reportedly looking to bring Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson back for a surprising sequel. Related: Jungle Cruise Update: Disney Unveils Fate of Attraction Disney's output of live-action films inspired by its collection of classic animated films has increased significantly over the last several years, with releases like The Lion King in 2019Â bringing in billions at the box office. D
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17 July
Dolly Parton Replaced Amid Crisis, Hollywood Turns on America’s Sweetheart
According to The Rolling Stones, there is a new Dolly Parton in town, but the person they named as the Country star and American sweetheart's replacement will certainly shock you to the core. Dolly Parton, a name synonymous with country music, entertainment, and philanthropy, has ascended from humble beginnings to become a true global icon. Her journey to stardom is a testament to her unwavering t
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17 July
Police Release More Details on Drunk EPCOT Guest Who Punched Multiple Cast Members
For years, Disney theme parks were places where guests could have the time of their lives, but alcohol was not for sale. Walt wanted his theme parks to be dry, and they were until EPCOT opened at the Walt Disney World Resort in 1982. Since then, drinking at Disney has become something a lot of guests enjoy. Drinking Around the World has also become an activity that many people take part in while v
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17 July
Oregon Man Sentenced To Four-year Prison Term In Death Of Original ‘Mickey Mouse Club’ Member
Daniel Burda, the man accused of killing original Mickey Mouse Club member Dennis Day and concealing his death, has finally been found guilty and sentenced by a judge. In 2018, Dennis Day was found dead at his home in Phoenix, Oregon. The 76-year-old former child actor had been missing for several months, and his car had been found 200 miles away; it is unclear how his vehicle came to be in the po
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17 July
Bette Midler Wants Disney To Make ‘Hocus Pocus 3’ Before She’s Dead
Bette Midler is not happy that Disney+ is dragging its feet when it comes to making Hocus Pocus, and, to no one's surprise, she's not mincing words about it. Bette Midler starred in the original Hocus Pocus (1993) as Winifred Sanderson, a 17th-century New England witch, alongside Sarah Jessica Parker and Kathy Najimy as her sisters Sarah and Mary. The original film involved a trio of modern-day yo
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17 July
Academy Award Winner Admits To Disposing Of Human Remains On Iconic Disneyland Ride
Whoopi Goldberg, EGOT winner and iconic American treasure of screen, stage, and talk shows, has admitted to disposing of a human body at Disneyland. The Disneyland Resort in Anaheim is one of the most beloved tourist attractions in the United States, rivaled only by its sister, Walt Disney World, and Dollywood. Many people treat their visits to the Happiest Place on Earth as one of their most cher
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16 July
Kilimanjaro Safaris Elephants ‘Get Busy’ In front of Guests
Kilimanjaro Safaris at Disney’s Animal Kingdom is constantly touted for its authenticity, namely that the animals seen within the Harambe Wildlife Reserve are, in fact, wild and will behave as they would on an actual safari. Well, there are those rare occasions when the animals give Disney World guests a rude awakening to the fact that they are experiencing something more than a theme park attract
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16 July
Viral Live-Action ‘Frozen’ Starring Emilia Clarke as Elsa Explained
From Mother of Dragons to Queen of Arendelle, Emilia Clarke can be seen as the Frozen franchise's Elsa in a viral new trailer. Disney and Frozen It's hard to believe that Frozen (2013) is 11 years old this November. The blockbuster musical epic forever changed The Walt Disney Company, becoming the studio's highest-grossing animated movie. It wasn't until Frozen II (2019) came out six years later t
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