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Mar- 2024 -26 March
Marvel Scraps ‘Deadpool 3’, Reboots MCU Instead
In July, Marvel Studios will seemingly reboot the Marvel Cinematic Universe, and who knows what the future holds after the event? Marvel Cinematic Universe: The Problem Saga Kevin Feige's Marvel Cinematic Universe–the MCU–was once a fortified stronghold of superhero action entertainment. Like any franchise, the MCU has had some misses during its 16-year history, but overall, the blockb
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25 March
Rumor: Disney Reopening River Country in 2026
Long before Blizzard Beach or Typhoon Lagoon, there was Disney's River Country. It was the first water park ever built at the Walt Disney World Resort. For those Disney guests of a certain age, remember heading down to the old watering hole and spending the day cooling off at River Country. 💦On June 20, 1976, Disney's River Country water park opened at Walt Disney World pic.twitter.com/lS68W1a
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25 March
Got $2.2 Million? You Can Buy Disney’s Haunted Mansion
If you could live at any ride or attraction at the Walt Disney World Resort or the Disneyland Resort, which one would it be? You'd have to consider several factors, including music, which automatically eliminates “it's a small world.” Realistically speaking, there is only one attraction at either Walt Disney Resort that could easily be transformed into a home: Disney's Haunted Mansion.
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25 March
Ron DeSantis Bans Certain Disney Cast Members From Public Spaces
One of the most recognizable names in the Republican Party today might be Florida Governor Ron DeSantis. The controversial governor has repeatedly found himself in the spotlight since he began fighting with one of the most powerful companies in his state — The Walt Disney Company. The two-year-long fight has led to questionable new laws, multiple lawsuits from both Disney and DeSantis, and o
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25 March
Johnny Depp’s “Likely” Return As Captain Jack Sparrow Comes With a Stern Warning
Thanks to an exclusive interview with one of the film industry's most respected sources, Johnny Depp's return as Captain Jack Sparrow is “likely,” but it comes with a stern warning for Disney's execs. Related: Johnny Depp Finally Returns as Captain Jack Sparrow in a Brand-New Film Poster Fans Have Been Waiting For Years It has now been almost seven years since Johnny Depp sailed away i
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25 March
Bandit Replaced: ‘Bluey’ Finds New Favorite Dad
Bluey is easily one of the most streamed shows in our modern culture, and the little blue heeler has absolutely enamored audiences of all ages since she first hit our screens. However, Bluey and Bingo aren't the only favorite furry friends in the show. Bluey might take center stage nine times out of ten, but there has been an increasing interest in some of the other cartoon cast members. Both Ludo
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25 March
Disney Toys Deemed Deadly, Pulled From Shelves
Fisher-Price has recalled a set of Disney Little People toys after two pieces were deemed choking hazards. More than 200,000 playsets in the United States and 11,000 in Canada are affected. Related: ‘Toy Story 5’ Needs More Woody, Less Buzz Lightyear This week, the U.S. Consumer Product and Safety Commission announced that the set poses a choking hazard. The Disney100 special edition toys were mar
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25 March
Disney Is Changing Iconic Fantasyland Location in Magic Kingdom
An iconic Walt Disney World Resort location is being changed imminently. Disney World is a hive of changes right now. There is not a week that goes by where something is being refurbished, constructed, altered, or closed. At present, work is still underway on the new CommuniCore Plaza and CommuniCore Hall at EPCOT; the locations will open as part of EPCOT's major regeneration in the World Celebrat
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25 March
Disney Parent Shares Disney World Struggle: “After Spending Thousands…How do I Actually Enjoy it?”
The Walt Disney World Resort is supposed to be “The Most Magical Place On Earth,” where guests can escape their daily lives and visit “The Land of Yesterday, Tomorrow, and Fantasy” at Magic Kingdom, walk around the world–and even leave it–at EPCOT, step into the Star Wars Universe at Disney's Hollywood Studios, and go on a real-life safari at Disney's Animal Kin
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24 March
New Report Suggests Disney is ‘Quietly Killing’ the Live-Action Moana Film
It was just about a year ago that Disney CEO Bob Iger announced that the company was starting work on a live-action version of Moana (2016). The announcement was so big that Iger even brought out Maui himself, Dwayne Johnson, to help stoke the flames and prepare audiences for Disney's latest live-action film. Related: Bob Iger Admits Disney ‘Quietly Killing' Some of Its Films Oh, but what a
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