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Aug- 2024 -14 August
Walt Disney Revived by Science, “Frozen Head” Rumors Settled for Good
The Walt Disney Company is teaming up with the world’s best scientists and engineers to revive its iconic founder. For decades, a pervasive rumor that scientists cryogenically froze Walt Disney has captivated the public. Few Americans graduate elementary school without hearing that Disney’s frozen head sat in a secret room underneath Disneyland Resort, fueled by the genuine existence of the underg
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14 August
Disney Fans, Did Disney Do Enough to Keep Epic Universe at Bay?
It was a big weekend for The Walt Disney Company. The D23 Expo revealed all of the new ideas coming to Walt Disney World shortly as it attempts to compete with Universal Orlando and its new Epic Universe. Related: Magic Kingdom Shuttering Opening Day Attraction to Make Way for Expansion Disney unveiled a new villain's and Car's land coming to the Magic Kingdom, a new Monsters, Inc. land coming to
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14 August
Beloved Hugh Jackman Musical Finally Moves Forward at Disney
Disney has announced another Hugh Jackman spinoff project, and this time, there's not a trace of Deadpool to be found. It is impossible to deny that, to most of the world, Hugh Jackman is Wolverine. While he may have starred in time-travel romcoms, like Kate & Leopold (2001), hunted Dracula in Van Helsing (2004), and even turned in a critically acclaimed dramatic role in Prisoners (2013), it is sa
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14 August
Lucasfilm Unveiling New ‘Star Wars’-Themed Land This Year, Bigger Than Galaxy’s Edge
Star Wars: Galaxy's Edge is being replaced by an all-new immersive themed land. Is Galaxy's Edge Closing? Home to signature attractions such as Star Wars: Rise of the Resistance and Millennium Falcon: Smugglers Run, Star Wars: Galaxy's Edge takes place during the sequel trilogy, which is why all the aesthetics don't scream George Lucas' original trilogy era. Of course, there are plenty of familiar
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14 August
Disney Yanks ‘The Simpsons’ off Fox, Goes Paid Streaming-Only
Disney is pulling The Simpsons off of traditional television broadcast and moving to produce subscriber-only streaming episodes of the beloved Fox sitcom. When Disney purchased 21st Century Fox in 2019, it took ownership of notable superhero franchises that Marvel Studios had its eyes on for years, like the X-Men and the Fantastic Four. So far, that has paid off with the billion-dollar box office
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13 August
Disney Guests Detail Close Call With “Incredibly Drunk” and “Rude” Visitors
While a Disney park is certainly a place of magic and wonder, sometimes things can go awry. Some Disney guests shared a scary close call they had earlier this week with two fellow visitors who were misbehaving at the parks. Whether visiting the Walt Disney World Resort or the Disneyland Resort, guests are expected to follow specific basic codes of conduct. This includes extending a simple courtesy
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13 August
Disney Wedding Gone Too Far? One Couple Forces Employees to Dance
It is already clear to many Disney Fanatics who take note of Disney Fairy Tale Weddings (or take note of engaged couples who think that they can't afford an official Disney wedding, but still incorporate Disney touches into their big day) that some brides and grooms will go to extreme lengths to create a one-of-a-kind Disney magic for their wedding. In a recent Bloomberg article, a writer who trie
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13 August
Disneyland Shuts Down After Land-Rupturing Shockwave Sends Thousands Into Sudden Evacuation Mode
Yesterday was a scary day for thousands in attendance at a Disney park in the United States. They evacuated every ride, sending everyone into evacuation mode. Related: Disney Blasts Millions of ‘Poor’ Americans, Condemns Low-Income Guests as Theme Parks See Historic Low Attendance Rates Disney Parks Sent Into Evacuation Mode as 4.4 Seismic Surge Hits Area Residents and visitors in California are e
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13 August
Extreme Temperatures Force Disney Closures Across Park Locations
Multiple Disney rides at this European theme park suffered closures and were shut down due to a severe heat wave that swept across the region. Disney Resort Faces Attraction Closures The extreme temperatures were forecasted to be approximately 100 degrees Fahrenheit, prompting the Disneyland Paris Resort to close several outdoor attractions. Among the rides affected were Autopia, Mad Hatter’s Tea
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13 August
Hollywood Elite Face Criminal Charges in Explosive Matthew Perry Death Investigation
The investigation into actor Matthew Perry's untimely death in October 2023 is set to bring an explosive ring of criminal charges against some of Hollywood's elite, and it could happen as early as this week. A criminal investigation into the circumstances surrounding the death of actor Matthew Perry in late 2023 has been in motion for months after details from the autopsy report noted elevated lev
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