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Mar- 2024 -1 March
‘A Wolf In Sheep’s Clothing,’ Disney Grandchildren Step Up To Save The Company
Abigail Disney has long been one of the outspoken critics of Disney CEO Bob Iger. She called him “out of touch,” and “disappointing,” and accused him of leaving the planet for two years, only to not understand the world her returned to. However, with the Walt Disney Company facing a proxy battle from activist investor Nelson Peltz for Abigail Disney and the rest of Walt and
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Feb- 2024 -29 February
Disney World Quietly Raises Price of Dining Plan
Price increases aren't stopping with theme park tickets. Related: Disney CEO Bob Iger Quietly Dumps Company Stock Before Billionaire Showdown Along with the announcement that tickets would be getting more expensive in 2025, Disney has also quietly increased the price of its Dining Plans. New vacation packages for 2025 reveal that the price for the Disney Dining Plan has increased. The Quick Servic
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29 February
New Disney Character Replaces Mickey Mouse Across Multiple Disney Parks
When guests think of the Disney parks, they may think of a few things, including the iconic castle, no matter what park they are in, as well as Mickey Mouse. Mickey Mouse, the iconic character and mascot of The Walt Disney Company, was created by Walt Disney and Ub Iwerks. He made his debut in the animated short film Steamboat Willie on November 18, 1928. This marked his first appearance in a cart
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29 February
Disney Cancels Beloved Location Closure Moments Before Shut Down
If you are a Disneyland fan, we have some good news for you! One of the best things about visiting Disneyland is that there are so many different options for guests to indulge in when it comes to food. Whether you are eating in Disneyland Park and stuffing a hand-dipped corn dog in your face before grabbing a dessert at Jolly Holiday, or you are having dinner at Flo's Café in Disney California Adv
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29 February
Old Disney World Cabins Selling for $50K On Facebook
Fans have a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to literally take part in the Walt Disney World Resort home with them. Related: Former Disney Chief Rails Against Company: “I Haven’t Been in a Cave” If you have ever wanted the ultimate Walt Disney World souvenir, now is your chance. The old cabins at Disney's Fort Wilderness are being sold online through a new listing on Facebook. The listing was publis
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28 February
Gary Sinise’s Son, Mac, Dies at 33 From Rare Form of Cancer
To most fans, actor Gary Sinise is best known for playing Lieutenant Dan Taylor alongside Tom Hanks in Forrest Gump (1994). Sinise has had a five-decade career as an actor, writer, and director. Despite that, Gary Sinise is probably best known for his work outside of Hollywood. To Disney World fans, Gary Sinise is known for the introduction at Mission: Space in EPCOT. But he is also known for brin
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28 February
Some Believe This is One of the “Biggest Reasons for Disney’s Failure”
Fans discussed what they believed to be some of the biggest reasons for Disney movies' and shows' recent failures. It's no secret that the Walt Disney Company has been struggling lately both at the box office and online. In fact, many (Disney included) have noted how the company's theatrical performances and streaming service numbers have not been up to par at all. Recently, some fans posited a th
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28 February
Man Behind Disney’s Increasingly Diverse Live-Actions Walks Away
Disney's motion picture production president, Sean Bailey, will be stepping away from the role he's held for a decade and a half. In yet another massive shakeup for the Walt Disney Company (it seems like they're going through a rather large number of these), another senior executive will be stepping away from his role—though this time, it doesn't appear that he has been fired. President of Walt Di
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28 February
Critics Accuse “Evil” Disney of “Creating Revolution,” “Spreading Propaganda and Lies”
The latest from critics online has Disney “spreading propaganda and lies,” “creating a revolution,” and more in the United States. The Walt Disney Company has been facing criticism from various parties about its policies and actions as a company for a few years now. Whether it's Disney speaking out about the “Don't Say Gay” law (known officially as Florida Gov.
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28 February
“A Screaming Brat is a Screaming Brat” – Parents Debate Discipline in Disney Parks
Disney Parks are a collecting point for tens of thousands of people from all over the world, and while cast members work to establish a uniform level of behavior, certain things like parental discipline continue to be a matter of some debate. WARNING: The following article mentions and/or discusses topics that may be distressing for certain audiences. Viewer discretion is advised. It is not a str
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