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Feb- 2024 -15 February
No, the Super Bowl Was NOT the Most-Watched Non-News Telecast of All Time
Taylor Swift's presence notwithstanding, the Super Bowl this past Sunday was not, in fact, the most-watched non-news telecast of all time. The Super Bowl LVIII that just happened this last weekend, wherein the Kansas City Chiefs played, and won, against the San Francisco 49ers, was one of the most watched sports broadcasts of all time. And understandably so. The Super Bowl is one of the most antic
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15 February
Love Him or Hate Him, Experts Believe Bob Iger Has Turned Disney’s Fate
Some experts espoused their opinions that the Disney CEO's work after returning to the helm has been beneficial to the company, and things are looking good for the Walt Disney Company (for the first time in a while). For the past year and change, many have been going back and forth, debating whether Disney CEO Bob Iger has genuinely had a positive impact on the company since his return. In fact, n
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15 February
Disney Guests Are Now Paying an Additional Fee to Ride Pirates of the Caribbean
Disney Parks like Walt Disney World and Disneyland are known for innovative Imagineering marvels that embrace the concepts of strong storytelling. Often, these beautifully crafted rides and attractions become immortalized as they easily stand the test of time. Although as old as its home, Disney Park, one particular ride at Disneyland, Pirates of the Caribbean, is a great example! Pirates of the C
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15 February
Disney World Ride Will Not “Return to Normal,” Closed Indefinitely
A popular Walt Disney World Resort attraction is not expected to return to “normal” anytime soon. When planning your Disney park vacation, it's important to take note of the closures and refurbishment calendars for attractions at Magic Kingdom, EPCOT, Disney's Animal Kingdom, and Disney's Hollywood Studios. Though unexpected downtimes occasionally happen through the Disney World theme
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15 February
Disney Officially Removes Pronouns, Inclusivity Mission Underway
Disney has been moving in a more inclusive direction for quite some time, specifically with their greetings and how they address guests. Now, The Haunted Mansion at Tokyo Disneyland is following suit, removing the “ladies and gentlemen” remark from their welcome speech. For those who may have never been to Tokyo Disneyland and are not used to the phrasing “ladies and gentlemen, w
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14 February
Disney Once Rejected a Job Application Because “Women Do Not Do Any of the Creative Work”
In a letter that is going viral online, we learn the shocking reason that Disney once rejected a woman's job application. The world has changed quite rapidly over the last 100 years. Technology has progressed in ways many might have never thought possible, and developments like AI have become some of the most integral parts of our everyday (be it through recommendation algorithms or ever language
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14 February
Disney Finally Fixed This ‘Lilo & Stitch’ Plot Hole, Bodes Well for Upcoming Live-Action
With a recent release, Disney fixed a plot hole that fans had noticed in the beloved Lilo & Stitch Disney movie, making us even more excited for the live-action film! For decades, Lilo & Stitch has been one of the most universally beloved Disney movies. The story of the alien who was escaping certain imprisonment, crash landing in Hawai'i, and finding a family with a young girl and her sister is o
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14 February
Video Claims Disney Created Miley Cyrus and Zac Efron in a Laboratory
Perhaps it was former President Abraham Lincoln who said it best when he uttered, “Don't believe everything you read on the internet.” Or maybe it wasn't; who can remember? Related: Video Claims Disney Cannot Obey Florida Law, It's Owned by the British Crown But with the internet ending its third decade as a controlling force in our lives, stories that were posted as farcical are being
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14 February
Critical Condition: Disney Performer Struggles to Recover After On-Stage Trauma
WARNING: The following article mentions and/or discusses topics that may be distressing for certain audiences. Viewer discretion is advised. A Disney cast member who suffered a devastating fall during a live performance inspired by Disney's Beauty and the Beast (1991) over the weekend is reportedly “fighting for her life.” On Saturday, 31-year-old Anastasia Olsen, a professional ice s
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14 February
Florida Residents, Disney World Guests Need to Pay Attention to This 84-Year Broken Record
Florida recently broke an 84-year-old record, and this not only has implications for this winter at Disney World but could also impact the summer of 2024. Going to the Walt Disney World Resort is one of the most coveted experiences for any Disney fan around the world. The Central Florida Disney Park is universally agreed upon to be one of the best places to bask in the Disney experience; one of th
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