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Jul- 2024 -4 July
Disney Confirms Indefinite Closure of Monorail Service This Summer
Disney's popular mode of transportation will close later this year. Related: Disney Cast Members Fight Back, Hand Out Banned Materials to Guests The Disneyland Resort in Anaheim, California, is famous for many things, most notably its extensive collection of rides and attractions. From classic dark rides to thrilling roller coasters, there's something for everyone to enjoy during their trip to
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4 July
Disney Confirms: No Tiana Retheme This Summer, Focus Stays on Splash Mountain
Disney is getting ready to introduce a new way to experience one of its most fabled theme park attractions. Related: DeSantis Forbids Florida From Regulating Rowdy Disney World Guests, Encourages Partying Few theme park attractions have become as legendary or as infamous as Disney's Splash Mountain. While many other iconic attractions await at Disney, like Pirates of the Caribbean, Peter Pan's Fli
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4 July
Disney’s Recent Success Sparks Studio Anxiety, Forces Major Movie Release Change
It's no secret that Disney has been struggling at the box office for quite a while. There has only been one movie since the pandemic that has done really well for the studio that has not been from Marvel. That was the live-action Little Mermaid, which was released on May 26, 2023. Sadly, Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny (2023), Haunted Mansion (2023), and Wish (2023) all failed to perform. Re
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3 July
Disney World Lockout: Hordes of Visitors Repelled Amid Sudden Pass Restrictions
Walt Disney World Resort rejects hundreds of visitors during the busy July 4 holiday as a beloved park is closed to sure guests until Friday. Disney World Blocks off Magic Kingdom Through July 4 Holiday After Selling Out Experts note several key indicators for predicting busy days at Disney World theme parks as the holiday approaches. Days coinciding with holidays or when schools and workplaces ar
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3 July
Dick Van Dyke Shares Decades-Long Struggle with Addiction
Fewer actors seem more loved than Mary Poppins (1964) star Dick Van Dyke. Throughout his more than six decades in the entertainment industry, Mr. Van Dyke has appeared in a number of iconic films and television shows. In addition to Mary Poppins, he also starred in The Dick Van Dyke Show, Chitty Chitty Bang Bang (1968), Bye Bye Birdie (1963), Diagnosis Murder, Night at the Museum (2006), and Night
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3 July
The Supreme Court Gives Disney and DeSantis Another Victory
It's been quite two weeks for the United States Supreme Court. Last week, the court overturned the Chevron Doctrine, which defers to federal agencies when something isn't expressly written into law, and ruled that the obstruction charges against the January 6th defendants were wrongfully determined. Related: The Supreme Court Sides with DeSantis in Punishing Disney World Cast Members However, July
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3 July
‘Pirates’ Star Margot Robbie Joined by Dwayne Johnson, New Project Confirmed
Margot Robbie’s rise to fame has been nothing short of meteoric. Born on July 2, 1990, in Dalby, Queensland, Australia, Robbie began her acting career in Australian independent films in the late 2000s. Her breakthrough came in 2008 when she was cast in the popular soap opera Neighbors, where she portrayed the character Donna Freedman. This role not only made her a household name in Australia but a
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3 July
Will Smith Returns To His Roots, Becomes New ‘Fresh Prince of Belair’
Actor and entertainer Will Smith is returning to his roots after more than three decades away from the gig that got it all started for him. Will Smith, a name synonymous with blockbuster movies and unparalleled success in Hollywood, began his journey in the entertainment industry far from the glitzy realm of big-budget films. Before he became a staple of summer blockbusters, Smith was a celebrated
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3 July
’Stranger Things’ Lead Heartbroken, Series is No Longer a “TV Show”
While we may not have the release date for Stranger Things 5, one cast member just gave us a bombshell of a tease regarding the style of show that fans should be strapping themselves in for… if we can even call it a show. Since its debut on Netflix in 2016, the brainchild of the Duffer Brothers (Matt and Ross), Stranger Things has transcended the realm of television to become a global
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3 July
‘Pirates of the Caribbean’ Spinoff: Captain Jack Sparrow Confirmed
The Pirates of the Caribbean franchise, since its inception with The Curse of the Black Pearl (2003), has been a significant cultural phenomenon. Starring Johnny Depp as the eccentric Captain Jack Sparrow, the series has captivated audiences with its swashbuckling adventures, memorable characters, and enchanting lore. Over the years, the franchise has expanded with sequels like Dead Man's Chest (2
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