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Nov- 2023 -11 November
No One Is Coming To Save The Walt Disney Company
Disney CEO Bob Iger had a pretty good week. Sure, it wasn't the great news that he hoped to give Wall Street and Disney shareholders, but based on the negative stories surrounding the Walt Disney Company, decent news is a step in the right direction. And with that, Iger can say that Disney is in “a new era.” But despite the good week, there are still several outstanding issues that Ig
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11 November
DeSantis’ Cronies Are Scoring Big Paydays Courtesy of the New Disney District
When the Central Florida Tourism Oversight District first took over for the Reedy Creek Improvement District, Florida Governor Ron DeSantis made it clear that the new Board was mandated to clean up the District and create a transparent governing body. The Governor accused Disney of not playing by the same rules as all other taxpayers in Florida and promised that things would change at the Walt Dis
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11 November
‘Mufasa: The Lion King’ Prequel (What We Know So Far)
Disney live-action remakes have a very mixed history at the Walt Disney Company. Some have been massive box office successes that grossed over $1 billion. However, others have been large flops that cost Walt Disney Studios money. But the upcoming Mufasa: The Lion King is a prequel. Related:Â Disney Star Dies Suddenly at 41 Disney has attempted similar live-action retellings like Cruella (2021) and
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11 November
Ron DeSantis Tied to New Disney Popcorn Bucket
Disney announced earlier this week that it will be debuting a new popcorn bucket and sipper to Disneyland Resort and Walt Disney World Resort. Related:Â Disney Signals Plans to Remove IPs From Theme Parks New Disney Popcorn Bucket As any hardcore Disney park fan knows, every few weeks or months, the company releases a new refillable (and collectible) popcorn bucket. Related:Â Disney Reveals Nightmar
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11 November
Disney World Pricing Is Going To Start Keeping Some Families Away
Last week, Bloomberg published an article reporting that some families are paying more than $40,000 for a week at Walt Disney World in Central Florida. For those of us who regularly go to Disney World, the immediate question that popped into our mind was, how is that even possible? But the deeper you dive into the article, a realization quickly comes to mind: not only is it possible to spend that
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10 November
Disney/Pixar’s ‘Inside Out 2’ is Already Breaking Records!
Do you ever wonder why you behave the way you do, especially when you feel like your emotions have gotten the better of you? Well, in 2015, Disney decided to bring those emotions to life with the release of its new film, Inside Out. Inside Out starred Amy Poehler as the voice of Joy, Lewis Black as Anger, Phyllis Smith as Sadness, Bill Hader as Fear, and Mindy Kaling as Disgust. Related: Which Ins
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10 November
Forget DeSantis, Another Politician Has Disney in His Crosshairs
The enemy of my enemy is my friend. It appears as though the Walt Disney Company and its archenemy, Florida Governor Ron DeSantis, have found some common ground. While it will not fix the feud between the governor and one of the state's largest taxpayers, at least they now have a common enemy, and as they say, enemies make strange bedfellows. So, at this point, anything is possible. Related:Â More
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10 November
Disney Targets Pin Traders With New Park Rules
Over the years, there are some things that just become a part of the Disney experience — things like enjoying a DOLE Whip, wearing Mickey ears, and watching the fireworks. For some guests, one of the things they look forward to during their Disney days is pin trading. Disney has always offered pins for guests to buy, but in 1999, they officially launched pin trading. Related:Â A Beginners Gui
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10 November
Disney Delays Its Summer Blockbuster, Dramatically Altering Its Future Movie Slate
The nightmare is over. After months of fighting, the actor and the studios have finally come to an agreement. SAG-AFTRA now joins the WGA in heading back to work. And so that's it. Hollywood will return to work, and everything will return to normal, right? Related: Are We Witnessing the End of Disney's Marvel? Not exactly. After months of fighting, there is still some bitterness on both sides, es
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10 November
New $800 ‘Alice in Wonderland’ Experience Coming to Disney World!
It's almost Thanksgiving, which means that it is almost the holiday season. That means that it is nearly time to welcome in 2024 with a fun New Year's celebration. And there is no better place to celebrate New Year's Eve than Walt Disney World Resort. One of the best parts of New Year's Eve is watching fireworks go off around the world, and who does fireworks better than Disney? Related:Â EPCOT Wel
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