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Jan- 2024 -3 January
One Unexpected Country Has Its Own Disney Castle
Walt Disney is undoubtedly an American hero, but are you aware of the incredible connection he had to Ireland? Let's dive into it! Walt Disney was a creative genius, innovator, and one of the most respected entrepreneurs in American history. But there's a little-known aspect to his familial history that would interest our beloved Disney Fanatics, and that is his connection to Ireland. Disney's Iri
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3 January
Disney Loses Mickey Mouse: Beloved Character to Now Star in Two Horror Films
January 1 saw Disney losing the copyright to the original “Steamboat Willie” Mickey Mouse—and now the character is onto new, decidedly “un-Disney” adventures. The fact that Disney lost the original Steamboat Willie copyright after 95 years of Mickey Mouse this year is all fans can talk about at the moment. The event is extraordinary. The Mickey Mouse cartoon is the foundation of, and the driving f
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3 January
Universal Wins 2023 (Unfortunately for Disney)
Disney has officially been dethroned as the global box office leader, an achievement it has earned every year since 2015. Universal has officially beaten out the Mouse House. One of the things that the Walt Disney Company has been known for over the last few decades is being a trendsetter and innovator when it comes to entertainment. While it's certainly dominated the population's hearts and minds
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3 January
Disney’s Latest Deemed an “Eyesore” and “Terrible” by Fans
The latest merchandise from Disney has fans up in arms once again, with some even going so far as to call it an “eyesore.” Enjoying the Disney experience is one of the best feelings in the world for any Disney Fanatic—all of us can agree with that. Whether that's through going to a Disney Park like the Walt Disney World Resort or through enjoying a cruise on a ship from Disney's fleet,
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3 January
Best Time to Visit Disney in 2024 To Avoid Crowds
Welcome to 2024! As we start the new year, many of us will begin thinking of vacations. Where and when do we want to travel throughout 2024? If you plan on heading to Walt Disney World, we have the best times in 2024 to book your trip to the most magical place on Earth. As 2023 wrapped up, crowds are full force at Walt Disney World. If you have flexibility with your travel plans, we have a few tim
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3 January
Disney Character Changed Following Inappropriate Comments
After inappropriate comments spread online, woody performers allegedly toned down their dancing in a Disneyland Resort parade. The Disney Character sits on an oversized rocking horse during A Christmas Fantasy Parade at Disneyland Park. Multiple clips of the Toy Story (1995) icon’s performances went viral on TikTok. This November 15 video from @danielleonate was first, garnering more than one mill
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3 January
Blake Lively Praised for Normalizing Breastfeeding, Pumping at Disney
One of Hollywood's most recognizable names made a case for motherhood while visiting Disney. Related: New Rides and Attractions Coming To Disney Parks in 2024 Seeing celebrities visit the Disney theme parks is nothing new, and actress Blake Lively is no exception. Blake Lively is one of the most recognizable actresses and artists of our time, starring in classic series such as Gossip Girl and movi
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2 January
A New Disney Vacation Club Benefit Is Coming
The Disney Vacation Club (DVC) is a vacation ownership program the Walt Disney Company offers. Disney Vacation Club It operates on a points system, allowing its members to travel and stay at Disney properties worldwide. This includes Disney-owned properties, cruises, and other affiliated resorts. Additional benefits of being a DVC owner include exclusive member-only Disney cruises, special lounges
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2 January
Former Disney Animator Trashes ‘Wish’
One of the most discussed Disney movies of 2023 was the animated film Wish. Related: ‘Wish' on Track To Be Disney's Biggest Bomb Disney Wish (2023) The Walt Disney Company promoted the film and pushed it as a celebration of the company's 100th anniversary. The Disney Wish movie received multiple marketing campaigns and was expected to be Disney's big Christmas holiday blockbuster. But after
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2 January
After Only A Day in The Public Domain, Mickey Mouse Is Getting Brutalized On Social Media
Clearly, people have been waiting for this moment for a while. They have been preparing for Mickey Mouse to enter the public domain so they can do whatever they choose with the beloved symbol of the Walt Disney Company without fear of repercussions. And that was probably the draw of all this: the ability to take a classic American icon and use him however you saw fit without the looming threat fro
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