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Jan- 2024 -26 January
Pirates of the Caribbean Theme Park Coming in 2025
Pirates of the Caribbean is one of The Walt Disney Company's largest and most popular franchises. In a time when Star Wars and Marvel movies seem to have cooled off, Pirates of the Caribbean still appears to have a significant fan base. Related:Â New Video of Violent Disney Fight Surfaces on Social Media Pirates of the Caribbean Theme Park…in the Caribbean The Disney movie was filmed in Walli
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26 January
Fans Debate Effects of Relaxed Disney Look Guidelines
In April 2021, The Walt Disney Company made headlines by announcing a significant change in its long-standing “Disney Look” policy. This standard has been intensely famous for setting professional guidelines for its cast members' appearance. The move aimed to embrace inclusivity, diversity, and personal expression among its workforce. However, this bold shift has triggered a spectrum o
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25 January
Disney Asks to Delay DeSantis Lawsuit Again
It seems this saga is never going to end! Disney reportedly requested a second court delay for the DeSantis lawsuit. The legal battle between Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis and The Walt Disney Company has been stretching on for years now. From a back and forth about the “Don't Say Gay” law (which Disney claimed was government retaliation), AKA the Parental Rights in Education Act, to lawsui
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25 January
Rumors Fly “Lunatic” Director of Upcoming Movie Was “Fired and Removed”
Recently, rumors that the director of the upcoming Star Wars movie, Sharmeen Obaid-Chinoy, who has been slammed for being a “misandrist” and “lunatic,” was fired by Lucasfilm/Disney. But is this yet another fabrication? Some Star Wars fans have not been thrilled with Sharmeen Obaid-Chinoy. The director went viral earlier this month for comments that she made, which were att
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25 January
After Being Told ‘No,’ Drunk Guest Slaps Disney World Cast Member
Everyone can agree there are many great aspects of a Walt Disney World vacation, but the cast members generally stand out the most. They go above and beyond to ensure that every guest at Disney World feels magical. But there are those rare occasions when guests get out of hand, especially when they've been drinking at Disney World. And even if that happens, cast members still manage to finish thei
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25 January
Princess of Genovia Crowned “Queen of Genovia” For Recent Walkout
The reigning Queen of Genovia recently “re-earned” her crown in the eyes of fans when actor Anne Hathaway walked out of a Vanity Fair photoshoot in support of the Condé Nast union walkout. The last year has been filled with various cases of labor unions and different categories of workers standing up for themselves. In 2023, it was the WGA or the SAG-AFTRA that had many writers and act
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25 January
Disney’s Pirates of the Caribbean Change Is Now in Place, Frustrating Fans Beyond Words
Disney’s latest change to Pirates of the Caribbean at its Southern California resort has many fans up in arms in frustration at The Walt Disney Company. The Disney Parks are beloved by fans all over the world for the entertainment and unique Disney experience they provide to fans and guests who visit the parks. From dark rides like Haunted Mansion and Space Mountain in Magic Kingdom Park at the Wa
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24 January
Disney Teases ‘Black Panther,’ ‘Tangled,’ and ‘Coco’ Attractions in $2.5 Billion Expansion
It's going to be a busy decade for Disney Parks around the world. Last year, Disney CEO Bob Iger announced that the Walt Disney Company planned to spend $60 billion on parks over the next decade. But the full scope of that expansion has yet to come into focus. After Iger's announcement, Chairman of Disney Parks Josh D'Amaro announced at the D23 Expo that Walt Disney World would be getting a signif
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24 January
Disney World Announces Another Closure… Then Quietly Changes Its Mind
The Hollywood Studios Attraction, Walt Disney Presents, was initially reported to be closing its door to guests for a while, before Disney changed its mind; here's the news. Disney Park attraction closures are part and parcel of the Disney experience. Any guest is well-versed with the concept of rides shutting shop (hopefully briefly, but in some unfortunate cases, this can also be permanent—Splas
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24 January
Man Abandons Wife at Disney Park After She Couldn’t “Just Let It Go”
While Disney vacations are truly magical experiences, they can also be very stressful. Disney parks are not really places where you can fly by the seat of your pants, especially if you have certain must-dos. Add to that the use of things like Disney Genie+ and Lightning Lane, and there are even more reasons to plan your days in the parks. Many guests have even argued that Disney has become too com
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