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May- 2024 -2 May
First Look at Disney’s New ‘Captain America’ Movie Revealed
Hello again, Cap. Related: Upcoming ‘Spider-Man’ Movie Release Scrapped by Sony as Plans Shift Avengers: Endgame (2019) marked the departure of several key Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU) Avengers, notably Robert Downey Jr.'s Iron Man/Tony Stark, who sacrificed himself for the greater good, and Chris Evans' Captain America/Steve Rogers, who retired and passed his iconic Vibranium shield to Anthony
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1 May
Director Feels Betrayed by “Malicious” Johnny Depp Interview, Defends ‘Pirates’ Star
For more than two decades, Johnny Depp was one of the most in-demand actors in Hollywood. That illustrious and wildly profitable career came to a crashing halt in 2018, when Depp's ex-wife Amber Heard published a Washington Post OpEd. The article accused Depp of physical, verbal, and sexual abuse. Despite the fact that Mr. Depp had not been found guilty of anything, he was dropped from multiple pr
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1 May
Exclusive Investigation: Disney Enforces Weight Standards for Princess Performers, Extra Pay Offered to Maintain Silhouette
Details on Disney's cast member termination policies have been taking over the internet recently, and after speaking to former performers at The Walt Disney World Resort and Disneyland Resort, it seems that there is a lot more to unpack regarding the standards that Belle, Rapunzel, Flynn Rider, Gaston, and other “face characters” must adhere to if they want to keep their jobs. That inc
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1 May
Health Crisis for Disney Travelers: Report Verifies Immediate Risk, Urges Cancelation of Future Vacations
If you are planning on visiting Disneyland or Universal Hollywood in the near future, one recent report is suggesting that perhaps you shouldn't. When guests fly into LAX for their theme park vacation, they typically do not expect to be in danger the moment that they exit the airplane, but sadly, that is the case — and it is even worse for locals who live in the Los Angeles area. It has bee
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Apr- 2024 -30 April
Dear Disney Wedding Brides: No, Your Guests Don’t Actually Care About Your Wedding’s Disney Details
We've all heard of a Disney wedding… These days, Disney Fairy Tale Weddings can be extravagant occasions (and some Disney Fanatics actually like them so much, that they return for repeat ceremonies no matter the price!). We've seen quite a few elaborate Disney weddings in recent years — whether or not they are official Disney Fairy Tale Weddings that take place in Walt Disney World Res
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30 April
VIDEO: ‘Disney Adult’ Runs Over Child at Resort Pool
A ‘Disney Adult' accidentally ruining the magic is nothing new for Walt Disney World Resort, but this situation is especially uncomfortable… Walt Disney World is for the young and young at heart, but sometimes the two groups collide–literally. One such case occurred at Disney’s Riviera Resort at Walt Disney World. A TikTok video was uploaded by @daniellesmagicallifestyle shared a
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30 April
‘Go Back to Walt’s Original Vision’ but What Does That Look Like for Disney?
“When the legend becomes fact, print the legend.” This line comes from the John Ford western The Man Who Shot Liberty Valance (1962), but it could easily apply to Walt Disney. Since his death in 1966, the man behind Mickey Mouse and Disney World has become a mythological legend, primarily through his own design and creation. During his lifetime, Walt Disney carefully crafted his image
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30 April
Disney Tries To Erase the Last Remnants of Splash Mountain at Every Theme Park
With just weeks left before it opens, Tiana's Bayou Adventure at the Magic Kingdom has hit a few milestones in the past few weeks. Fans at Disney World could see the ride vehicles running through rehearsals, and for the first time, music could be heard coming from the ride. So, with Tiana's Bayou Adventure's ride animatronics ready to go, Disney World will be the first to welcome the new attractio
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30 April
With No Fanfare, DeSantis Signs Two Bills That Allow Disney To Hire Kids for Dangerous Jobs
When politicians sign a bill, they want everyone to know about it. They will hold grand bill-signing ceremonies with dignitaries and hand out pens to everyone who helped pass the bill. Florida Governor Ron DeSantis is no different. Two weeks ago, when DeSantis signed a bill promoting harsher penalties for shoplifting, he did it at a local Walgreens, surrounded by supporters. Florida Gov. Ron DeSan
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29 April
Universal’s ‘Harry Potter’ Expansion Ready for Launch, Disney World Braces for Impact
If you are a fan of Universal Orlando Resort, get ready to have the summer of your life. For a while, many of us Universal fans have been awaiting the news that the theme park had hinted after posting a slew of social media videos. The first was a time capsule-style video that possessed items from E.T., Back to the Future, Jaws, Ghostbusters, Nickelodeon, as well as the new DreamWorks land. Then,
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