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Jul- 2024 -2 July
The Supreme Court and DeSantis Team Up to Further Punish Disney World Cast Members
The Florida Legislature passed HB 1365 earlier this year, and Florida Governor Ron DeSantis signed it. The bill essentially criminalized homelessness by making it illegal to sleep on public property throughout the state. Related: After Criminalizing Homeless Disney World Cast Members, Florida Wants to Make it Easier to Commit Them to Mental Hospitals When Governor DeSantis signed the law, he claim
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2 July
Showrunners Tank Entire ‘Star Wars’ Setting
Although Star Wars: The Acolyte had the highest hopes, its reception and ratings have bombed it into oblivion. However, the volatile reaction from the audience might force Disney to pull the plug on an entire Star Wars era. Although it's still a critical success, The Acolyte has almost entirely lost the core fanbase of the Star Wars galaxy. With a RottenTomatoes score of 14%, it currently sits as
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1 July
Proposals Reportedly “Not Permitted” In This Disney Park
Considering a Disney park proposal? Be sure to check the rules again… Fans of the beloved Shanghai Disney Resort should be aware that, per the latest guest reports, proposals are “not permitted” on the premises. To formalize your love in any way, shape, or form at the Disney Parks is a dream come true for many Disney fans. Whether it's a domestic Disney Resort like the Walt Disne
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1 July
Disney Has Indefinitely Postponed Highly Anticipated ‘Princess and the Frog’ Series
Nearly 15 years ago, Disney released the animated film The Princess and the Frog (2009). The film was a major success, as it featured Disney’s first black princess — Tiana — and brought back the feel of the classic Disney animated film. The film — between its vibrant colors, incredible characters, and amazing music — was an immediate hit. Since its release in 2009, the movi
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1 July
Report: Marvel Recasts Chris Evans, Reveals Surprising New Actor Lineup
Interesting reports are emerging about the cast list of an upcoming Marvel project. The Marvel Cinematic Universe has changed a lot in the past 15 years. What started as a small, concentrated team of Avengers – with Robert Downey Jr.'s Tony Stark/Iron Man at the forefront – has evolved into a sprawling world that now even spans different realities. With the Infinity Saga wrapping up in 2019, today
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1 July
Healing Process Begins as Disney Gets Back to Basics
Disneyland, Walt Disney World, and the Disney studios have struggled with a major identity crisis these past few years. In the wake of 2020, various social movements, and media backlash, many Disney fans have claimed that the magic is gone. After a season of flops at the theme parks and the box office, Disney is finally starting to wake up and smell the Joffrey's. 2022-2023 might have been an expe
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1 July
Michael J. Fox Revives Marty McFly For One Final Performance
There are very few stories and people that everyone in America can universally cheer for. Perhaps Tom Hanks or Dolly Parton are the only people who can bring every American together, but there are very few people like that. Michael J. Fox: “Your kids are gonna love it” The kids: *40 years later at Glastonburypic.twitter.com/tdH4zuZUBz — Back to the Future (@BTTFmusical) June 30, 2024 One of
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1 July
New Report Exposes Sexual Harassment at Disney World’s Haunted Mansion
A guest was reportedly sexually harassed inside Disney's popular Haunted Mansion ride in Florida. Related: Disney Does Damage Control, Returns to Traditional Values A Walt Disney World guest has accused another guest of grabbing their butt while waiting in line for Huanted Manion. This classic dark ride is located in Disney's Magic Kingdom park in Florida and is one of the resort's most popular at
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1 July
Breakthrough in Case: Detectives Uncover Source of Matthew Perry’s Fatal Ketamine Dose
Detectives working in the criminal investigation into the circumstances surrounding Matthew Perry's tragic death in late 2023 have finally discovered how actor Matthew Perry received the final dose of the drug ketamine that took his life. A Tragedy Has Become Even More Tragic The fatal dose of the powerful drug ketamine that killed actor Matthew Perry in October 2023–and how the dose ended u
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1 July
New Magic Kingdom Ride Faces Limited Hours, Restrictions on Guest Access
Magic Kingdom's latest attraction, Tiana's Bayou Adventure, will not be open all day and will bar select guests from experiencing the ride. It was only last spring that Walt Disney World Resort's leading theme park, Magic Kingdom, launched its e-ticket attraction, TRON Lightcycle / Run. After being locked in development and construction for six years, the sci-fi movie-inspired ride opened in the e
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