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Jan- 2024 -9 January
Despite “Woke” Debate, Disney’s New Deaf Native-American Superhero Wins Hearts
All said and done over the last year about Disney and its wokeness, Marvel’s latest offering, Echo—featuring a Native American superhero who is deaf and has a prosthetic leg—has won fans over. For many months now, the Walt Disney Company has been embroiled in a debate about its alleged wokeness. Whether it was for speaking out against the “Don't Say Gay” law (formally known as the Parental Rights
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8 January
Disney Slammed for Opening Housing to Cast Members: “Miserable Experience”
Despite Disney opening their residential complex, Flamingo Crossings Village, to all cast members, many are unimpressed with the Mouse House. Disney has been involved in various affordable housing schemes over the years. In 2022, they shared that they were building 1,300 affordable housing units near State Road 429, just a few miles off Flamingo Crossings Town Center, with the help of the Michaels
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8 January
Is Disney Teasing the Mary Poppins Ride at EPCOT?
Back in 2019, Disney had promised a new attraction at EPCOT. However, it ended up being one of many projects canceled due to financial concerns over the COVID-19 pandemic. The Mary Poppins Ride However, it is still something that many Walt Disney World Resort and theme park fans talk about today. In fact, conversations as soon as last month were still happening on X (formerly Twitter). Related: Le
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8 January
Disney World’s Limited Time $73 Ticket
There are very few things more fun than a Walt Disney World vacation. Even people who aren't hardcore Disney Fanatics still enjoy the Disney experience of fantastic attractions, superior customer service, and world-class entertainment. Well…aside from other Disney Resorts around the world… Related: Attention Disney Guests: Disney World Announces HUGE Discounts for Dining Plan! But for
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8 January
Florida Takeover of Disney’s Monorail System Is Now Complete
After stripping Walt Disney World of the Reedy Creek Improvement District and replacing it with the Central Florida Tourism Oversight District, Florida Governor Ron DeSantis, and the new Board he appointed realized that Disney had essentially stripped the new Board of any power, leaving both of them a little embarrassed. As a way of getting back at Disney, Governor DeSantis and the Florida Legisla
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8 January
Disney Actress Gillian Anderson Defends Her X-Rated Dress
Last night (January 7) was the 2024 Golden Globe Awards. But among the many Golden Globe Award winners and speeches given, one moment that has many people abuzz is Gillian Anderson. Why? Because on the red carpet, she debuted her dress featuring elements of the female anatomy. The Anatomy-Inspired Dress The 55-year old actress wore a gown by Gabriela Hearst. “[I wore it] for so many reasons,
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8 January
‘Much of the Company Is Dead Weight,’ Analyst Thinks Disney Is Going Extinct
It's only been a week, but 2024 has been pretty good so far for the Walt Disney Company. Wish (2023), which bombed at the American box office, has found an audience overseas, banking more than $200 million. ESPN has been a rating juggernaut with the NFL and College Football Playoffs. And Walt Disney World has been slammed with a post-New Year's bump. Related: Disney Learns a Billion Dollar Lesson:
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8 January
Some Believe Disney Won’t Catch a Much Needed Break In 2024
Some are questioning whether Disney will have an equally tough time in 2024 as it did in 2023 for a whole host of new reasons. The Walt Disney Company is coming off a difficult 2023. The company saw massive restructuring in the first half of the year, with Disney CEO Bob Iger back at the helm, which meant layoffs to the tune of 4000 employees getting fired and 3000 jobs being canceled. At the same
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8 January
Wanna See a Starbucks Disney Castle?
Many people can't make it through the day without their favorite Starbucks coffee (or tea or latte, etc.). And some people also can't make it through the day without thinking about The Walt Disney Company. Fortunately (or not), most people will come into contact with the Disney brand when they enjoy a football game, stream a movie, or go to the store and see cereal, toys, and greeting cards decora
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7 January
Online Conspiracy Theory Claims Israel Is Clearing Gaza For A Disney Theme Park
Three months ago today, Hamas terrorists invaded Israel, setting off a brutal war in Gaza. When the conflict started, many in Hollywood tried to chart a middle ground but quickly found being in the middle meant that both sides disagreed with you. The Walt Disney Company was one of those who charted the middle ground by donating $2 million for humanitarian aid in Israel, but even that ended up spar
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