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Jan- 2024 -13 January
2023 Grammy Award Winner Spotted at Walt Disney World
Walt Disney World Resort in Florida is one of the most popular vacation destinations in the world. It's not uncommon for celebrities to stop by, be they winners of a Grammy, Golden Globe, Academy Award, or even a Tony. Related:Â Disney World Brings Back Popular 1982 Policy Celebrities at Disney's Hollywood Studios Yesterday (Friday, January 12), a star singer was spotted enjoying a day at Disney's
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12 January
New Florida Law Will Allow Disney/Universal To Work Children to the Bone
The Florida Legislature has only been in session for a week, but it's been a mixed bag for the Walt Disney Company. On the first day, Orange County legislature Linda Stewart introduced a bill that would have returned the Reedy Creek Improvement District to Disney World, but that was quickly shot down by Speaker of the Florida House Paul Renner, who said the legislature wouldn't even consider it. R
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12 January
Disney Goes Dark: Power Outage at the Theme Park
Magic Kingdom Park is known as “The Most Magical Place on Earth,” and Disneyland Park is “The Happiest Place on Earth.” But neither is known as “The Darkest Place on Earth.” But that's what some guests experienced in Anaheim. Related:Â Disney World Brings Back Popular 1982 Policy Disneyland Blackout The image of Main Street, U.S.A., with nearly 100% of its power
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12 January
As DeSantis’ First Amendment Losses Pile Up, Disney Smells Blood In The Water
A lot of the laws in the United States are so loosely defined that they rely on the courts to create a more precise definition. So when lawyers present a case, they scour through every state and Federal court log in United States history to find something to help them win. As most laws are living/breathing things that change with each generation, lawyers often look for the most recent precedent to
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12 January
Robert Downey Jr. Says Marvel “Let the Lunatics Run the Asylum”
Marvel Studios (and its owner, The Walt Disney Company) has had a bad couple of years. The past few Marvel movies did not fare well at the box office. In fact, by some estimates, The Marvels (2023) may be one of the top 10 biggest flops of all time. Marvel Studios But not that long ago, the studio produced blockbuster after blockbuster, many grossing over $1 billion globally. Much of Marvel's succ
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12 January
Elderly Couple Attacks Guest, Gets Arrested for “Battery,” BANNED from Disney World
A new report about an elderly couple who attacked a Disney World guest back in October 2023 has shed light on new information. Getting banned from the Walt Disney World Resort is not an occurrence you hear about often, and certainly not one you expect from the older demographic of guests. To get banned from Disney, guests have to break certain rules—be that disorderly behavior in the parks (includ
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12 January
Amidst Legal Threats and Outspoken Employees, Disney Remains Quiet About McAfee Drama
The Walt Disney Company is choosing to remain mum on the feud that has broken out between Jimmy Kimmel and NFL quarterback Aaron Rodgers. It seems when you're as big as Disney, the scandals and drama just keep coming. If the past year wasn't enough for the Mouse House to deal with, now the company finds itself stuck in between two of its highest-paid stars, and things don't seem to be letting up a
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12 January
Secret’s Out! Bob Iger’s “Era of Building” Includes MORE Layoffs
Despite Disney CEO Bob Iger's statement last year that Disney was entering a new era of building, it appears Disney's Pixar is going through another round of sizeable layoffs. The Walt Disney Company saw a year characterized by restructuring, downsizing, and a lot of cuts (be those budget or workforce) in 2023. In fact, when Bob Iger came back to take the helm, one of the promises he made was that
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12 January
Police Pursuit Ends With Car Crash at Disney
Known as the “Happiest Place on Earth,” Disneyland Resort in Anaheim is a favorite destination for families. Disneyland Car Crash However, earlier today (Friday, January 12), it was also the location where a police chase ended with a violent car crash. Related:Â Tram Crash Leaves Disneyland Guests Sore and Angry Sheriff's Deputies from LA County pursued robbery suspects through a multi-
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12 January
Caitlyn Jenner’s War With Disney and Bob Iger
Many people are aware of the “woke” accusation that has been made against The Walt Disney Company lately. Whether you agree with the claim or not, Disney has fought off the label of “woke,” which arguably is one of the leading causes for its dropping stock price, box office flops, and changes to its brand reputation. Related:Â Disney World Brings Back Popular 1982 Policy Ent
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