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Feb- 2024 -5 February
Critics Believe “Woke” Hollywood Remakes “Deserve to Fail”
Critics writing for the outlet Fox News insist that the new, “woke” Hollywood remakes coming to market “deserve to fail.” The topic of the “woke agenda” has been hot for months now. Audiences have remained divided on whether studios in Hollywood are unnecessarily pandering to a woke audience or if they're truly representing diverse viewership and acting to creat
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5 February
Disney Guests Reportedly Falsely Accused and Reprimanded for “Mistreating” Cast Member
A Disneyland guest took to social media to share the frustrating tale of being falsely accused of mistreating a cast member. Cast members are the heart and soul of the Disney experience. Any Disney Fanatic can attest to that truth. From donning the faces of our favorite characters to making magic for guests every day, cast members are the reason so many flock to both Central Florida's Walt Disney
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5 February
Disney World’s Rock ‘n’ Roller Coaster Closed Indefinitely
Rock ‘n' Roller Coaster Starring Aerosmith at Disney's Hollywood Studios is arguably one of the best rides at Walt Disney World Resort. The high-speed thrill ride was also the first Disney Park attraction in the United States that took guests upside down. But unfortunately, this beloved coaster has been closed for nearly a month with no reopening date in sight. Related: Facts About Rock ‘n’
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4 February
ABC News Criticized For Its “Left-Wing Activism” and “Terrible” Journalism
Viewers took their chance to let Disney-owned ABC News know they were not impressed with the journalism they saw on the platform during an interview with J.D. Vance. When it comes to news media and journalism, one of the foremost qualities and aspirations that one strives towards is providing a neutral platform for people of different views and beliefs to voice their concerns and opinions. However
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4 February
As Disney Finds Itself In the Middle of Culture Wars, It Receives A Fresh Round of Criticism for Trigger Warning on Classic Animated Films
At the height of the COVID-19 Pandemic, Disney Plus was on fire. According to Avada, a company that tracks market share for streaming services, by the end of 2020, Disney Plus controlled 18 percent of the streaming market after only one year of existence. But as modern audiences started to look back at some Walt Disney Animation classics, they began to realize that a handful of the films contained
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4 February
Disney Actor/Marilyn Monroe’s Last Living Leading Man Dies at 94
Year by year, there are fewer and fewer actual connections to Old Hollywood. So few people know first-hand what it was like to be around those big stars of yesteryear. There are still a handful of animators and actors who can talk about their experiences working hand-in-hand with Walt Disney. Mary Poppins (1964) stars Dick Van Dyke and Julie Andrews may be the most famous connections back to Walt'
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4 February
Hey Iger, Bring Back Disney’s Magical Express
It’s been more than 400+ days since Bob Iger took back the reins as CEO of the Walt Disney Company from Bob Chapek. He’s been doing a little house cleaning since then and trying to bring the Disney Company back into the black. But for those of us who are theme park guests, the changes have been a little light. We got big announcements on new Toy Story, Frozen, and Zootopia movies. You’ve broken do
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3 February
Will There Be A ‘Percy Jackson’ Season 2? Everything We Know
The world has been going crazy for the new Percy Jackson series streaming on Disney+, so what's the news on the next season? Percy Jackson has quickly become one of the most beloved television shows on Disney+ for fans, young and old. For some, it's a show that tugs at that nostalgia, and for others, it's a whole new introduction to the famous Rick Riordan books. Whichever set you fall into, it's
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3 February
Court Blocks Florida’s Newest Law, Now Some Are Worried “Communist Chinese” Will Buy Disney World
After the 11th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals blocked Florida from enforcing one of its laws, some are now worried about its consequences. Florida Governor Ron DeSantis is flying on a high right now after facing certain victory in his battle against the Walt Disney Company and the Walt Disney World Resort. However, where he won one, he's being challenged in another battle. A US court has blocked th
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3 February
Prime Minister Trudeau Plays With Lightsabers, Gets Called On to Resign
On February 3, 2024, Justin Trudeau posted a video of him training with lightsabers, and many fans were completely bemused by the Canadian Prime Minister. The Walt Disney Company owns so many entertainment properties that most of our favorite shows and franchises are owned at the meta-level by the Mouse House. One of the most well-known examples of this is the Star Wars franchise, which came under
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