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Mar- 2024 -23 March
Hey Iger, Want to Win Your Proxy Battle? Bring Back the Old Fast Pass System
Disney CEO Bob Iger finds himself in a bit of a predicament. He is fighting for his legacy and the future of the Walt Disney Company against a proxy battle from activist investor Nelson Peltz. Related:Â Hey Iger, Bring Back the Magical Express And to win, Bob Iger is pullout out all the stops. He got high-profile endorsements from Roy and Walt Disney's grandchildren, former CEO Michael Eisner, and
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23 March
FIRST LOOK! Michael Keaton is Back as Beetlejuice!
All too often, audiences are told terrifying stories about ghosts who are ready to strike fear into the hearts of anyone who gets in their way. From movies like Poltergeist (1982), Paranormal Activity (2007), The Amityville Horror (1979), The Haunting (1999), and more, audiences have enjoyed the nightmarish screams that come from the screen. But sometimes ghosts can actually be funny, and that is
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23 March
Fans Mourn Beloved Marvel Actor’s Departure Following Report
Who will be Marvel's replacement for the role? Related: Disney To Reportedly Wipe Entire Marvel Disney+ Slate Clean The release of Marvel Studios' Avengers: Endgame in 2019 marked the conclusion of the Infinity Saga and the initial Avengers roster, originally brought together in Joss Whedon's The Avengers (2012). This was most prominently illustrated by the departure of Robert Downey Jr.'s Iron Ma
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23 March
Woman Banned from Magic Kingdom For Criminal Behavior
A woman has been arrested for allegedly stealing jewelry at Walt Disney World. Related: Johnny Depp’s Confidential ‘Beetlejuice Beetlejuice’ Role Reported to Convert Career Despite being “The Most Magical Place on Earth,” the Walt Disney World Resort sees its fair share of crime. Just recently, a guest was arrested for stealing multiple items from other guests, including a cell phone.
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22 March
Sticking It To Disney! DeSantis Spends the Day At Rival Theme Park
It's been a strange couple of weeks in the relationship between the Walt Disney Company and Florida Governor Ron DeSantis. It started with Governor DeSantis appointing Glen Gilzean to be the supervisor of elections in Orange County. This position would require him to resign as the Central Florida Tourism Oversight District administrator. Related:Â She Helped Save Disney From a Supreme Court Case, N
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22 March
‘Where is Everyone?’ Spring Breakers Flee Disney World Leaving the Park ‘Virtually Empty’
This week, the Orlando Sentinel reported that Orlando International Airport broke a single-day record for the most passengers. On Saturday, March 16, more than 200,000 passengers passed through Orlando's busiest airport. But now it appears that they were all leaving. Reports show that Walt Disney World has been virtually empty all week. Rides and attractions that usually see triple-digit wait time
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22 March
Fans Devastated as Disney Ignores Beloved Film in Animal Kingdom Expansion
Changes are coming to Animal Kingdom, and fans aren't entirely thrilled about the direction the theme park is going in… From September 9-11, 2023, Disney hosted Destination D23 at the Walt Disney World Resort in Florida. The event is a mini-D23 Expo where guests get secret sneak peeks at upcoming movies and television shows. They are also the first to hear about exciting park updates, cruise
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22 March
Johnny Depp Makes His Long-Awaited Return to Disney’s ‘Pirates’ Franchise in a Brand-New Poster For the Sixth Film
Actor Johnny Depp has finally made his long-hoped-for return to Disney's Pirates of the Caribbean franchise, but not quite into scenes from the Pirates 6 film just yet. Depp's Long-Standing Success in Hollywood Johnny Depp began acting in the early 1980s with a tiny role in Wes Craven's Nightmare on Elm Street. He then landed a starring role in the television series 21 Jump Street, though televisi
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22 March
Disney Strategist Unveils Plans for Massive New Theme Park, Opening in 2026
There's been a lot of talk about plans for Disney World to pack up and move to another state–like Texas. At one point, the FBI even got involved when plans to move Disney to Texas got out of hand, and federal charges were ultimately filed. But a former Disney Parks strategist has an even better idea, and she's determined to see it through to fruition–no federal charges necessary. Relat
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22 March
Iconic Piece of Disney World History Sold and Hauled Off for $50k
An old piece of Disney World history was spotted on the highway. Related: Disney Teases Game-Changing Fortnite Collaboration There are always changes happening at the Walt Disney World Resort, with the cabins at Disney's Fort Wilderness being the latest example. Disney began remodeling the iconic cabins at Disney’s Fort Wilderness Resort several months ago, with work finally starting to wrap up on
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