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Aug- 2024 -15 August
Legendary Actress Gena Rowlands Dead at 94 After Alzheimer’s Battle
It is always a sad day when we lose someone who is so important to the film and television industry. Unfortunately, we have such news to share today. Reports are coming in stating that actress Gena Rowlands, the actress most well-known to many fans for her role in the 2004 Nicholas Sparks film The Notebook, has died. Rowlands' death was confirmed by her family, who spoke to TMZ. The actress died s
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15 August
Mother Reconsidering Visiting Disney World After Being Told Her Disabled Son Isn’t Disabled Enough
As many Disney theme park guests are aware, back in April, Disney announced major changes were being made to its Disability Access Service (DAS). Instead of anyone with a disability being able to use the service and wait in a shorter queue, only guests with developmental disabilities like autism would be able to use the service. Everyone else would have to either purchase the Lightning Lane MultiP
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15 August
Miley Cyrus Says She and Bob Iger Were Part of a Plan to Revitalize Disney
The House of Mouse has announced 14 new Disney Legends at the D23: The Ultimate Disney Fan Event weekend and Miley Cyrus has one thing to say: Disney owes her and Bob Iger a whole lot. Miley Cyrus's long career with Disney is well-documented, so we will just do the short version. Beginning in 2006, Cyrus portrayed Miley Stewart in Hannah Montana, an ordinary teen with a secret side gig as a massi
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14 August
Social Media: Turning Normal Disney Family Struggles into Viral Controversies Since 2021
It's a tale as old as time. A family spends the day in a public place. The little kids start acting up, and the parents attempt to alleviate the situation as they see fit. But visiting the Disney Parks in the age of social media has created entirely different circumstances… Credit: DisneyOdds are that if you spend a day in a Disney theme park, especially on a long, hot day in the Florida sum
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14 August
“This Is Absolutely Not What I Signed Up For” – Disney Guest Faces Backlash After Complaining
Walt Disney World guest complaints aren't unheard of. In fact, considering Disney guests pay so much for what can sometimes be a subpar experience, many of us can even sympathize with guest complaints…That being said, this complaint may have reached the wrong audience… Walt Disney World Resort and Disneyland Resort guests often have high expectations when it comes to their Disney vacat
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14 August
Disney World to Temporarily Lower Prices Amidst New Expansions
Walt Disney World Resort is undergoing significant transformation with an array of expansion projects set to redefine the visitor experience across its theme parks. Key highlights of these expansions include the introduction of new attractions, lands, and immersive experiences slated to debut between 2025 and 2027. But these expansions aren't the only upcoming changes to keep an eye on… Expa
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14 August
“Surreal”: Disney World Attempts to Hide Park Death, Guests Revolt
Disney World has been caught trying to sweep a tragic allergy-related death out of the public eye, and the public is shocked, betrayed, and furious that the Mouse House would be so callous. Credit: Inside The Magic Disney World “Would Likely Be Harmed in the Process” In October 2023, Dr. Kanokporn Tangsuan visited the Walt Disney World Resort with her spouse, Jeffrey Piccolo, and mother-in-law, Ja
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14 August
Annual Passholder Exclusives at Disney’s Animal Kingdom Celebrate The Lion King 30th Anniversary
Annual Passholder Exclusives at Animal Kingdom Disney has recently introduced a range of exclusive benefits for Walt Disney World Annual Passholders, aimed at enhancing their experience at Disney's Animal Kingdom. These offerings, which run through September 22, 2024, feature a limited-edition Timon and Pumbaa magnet, a special Rafiki Wildberry treat, and a unique Magic Shot photo opportunity. Uni
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14 August
Fans Enraged After New ‘Snow White’ Footage Goes Viral
When Disney released its classic animated film Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs in 1937, it changed the film industry. The movie was the first full-length animated feature film, and it cemented Snow White as one of the most popular princesses of all time. Since then, Disney has brought a number of princesses to life, including Cinderella (1950), Sleeping Beauty (1959), The Little Mermaid (1989), Th
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14 August
Disney’s ‘Snow White’ Remake Faces Backlash as Fans Reject New Vision
The first reactions to Disney's newest live-action remake are mixed, to say the least. Related: ‘Harry Potter’ Reboot Won’t Adapt All Seven Books, Warner Bros. Reveals After years of waiting, fans finally got their first official look at Disney's upcoming live-action Snow White remake during the company's D23 event earlier this month. D23: The Ultimate Fan Event saw Disney make several massive ann
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