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Nov- 2023 -3 November
Fact Check: Is Disney Ending Its Disability Program?
One of the great things about Disney parks is how inclusive they are. Disney wants everyone to be able to enjoy their theme parks, no matter their physical or intellectual abilities. Because of this, Disney theme parks have a comprehensive Disability Access Service. The DAS system, as it is called, allows guests with certain disabilities to skip the line. The DAS system has helped thousands of gue
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3 November
Mothers Offended By Young White Child Comparing Herself to Mulan
A mom recently shared her confusion when her colleague was offended that the OP's eight-year-old daughter comparing herself to the Disney princess Mulan. One of the most incredible things about Disney is how the stories are for anyone and everyone. While many have complained about the lack of diversity and representation of various cultures by Disney princesses over the years—an issue that the Mou
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3 November
Matthew Perry Wanted ‘High School Musical’ Star to Play Him in Biopic
On October 28, the world was shocked and saddened to hear that Friends star Matthew Perry had been found dead in a hot tub. He was just 54 years old. Fans around the world were mourning, and Perry's friends and costars released statements honoring the actor and saying what he meant to them. His Friends costars even released a joint statement, saying they were “all so utterly devastated.̶
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3 November
Aerosmith Singer Accused of Sexual Assault Again, Is It Time For a Rock ‘n’ Roller Coaster Retheme?
Walt Disney famously said that Disneyland would never be complete as long as there was imagination left in the world. Disney Imagineers have worked hard to keep that goal alive. That's why some rides will go through rethemes, as Disney wants people to have new and exciting experiences when they visit the theme parks. It doesn't matter if it is at Walt Disney World Resort, Disneyland Resort, or one
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3 November
Disney Calls Out DeSantis’ Hypocrisy On Universal’s Special District In Latest Court Filing
The Walt Disney Company can clearly afford the best legal counsel in the world, but somewhere, there is a lawyer whose job it is to write down everything that Florida Governor Ron DeSantis says and does. Whomever that person is, they won't ever get to argue this case in court or the fanfare of Disney's “Legal Legend” Daniel Petrocelli, but this week, that person got a chance to shine.
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3 November
Bluey Officially Arrives at Walt Disney World!
In 2018, Australian children were introduced to a Blue Heeler puppy, named Bluey, and her family. Bluey has a younger sister, Bingo (a Red Heeler), her dad Bandit (a Blue Heeler), and her mom, Chilli (a Red Heeler). Bluey followed the Heeler family as they went through the ups, downs, and all-around craziness of being a family with two young and energetic children. Related: Bluey Files Lawsuit Aga
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3 November
Are We Witnessing the End of Disney’s Marvel?
During his first tenure as CEO, Bob Iger went on a bit of a spending spree to make the Walt Disney Company an entertainment juggernaut. He made billion acquisitions of Lucas Films, Pixar, and 20th Century Fox. However, it was the purchase of Marvel in 2009 that proved to be the real moneymaker for Disney Films. Under Disney, Marvel turned into a multi-billion dollar juggernaut, putting out hits li
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2 November
Popular YouTuber Refused Entry to Magic Kingdom For Breaking Rules
Over the past few years, social media use has just exploded. Platforms like YouTube have been around for years, but it seems that now, more than ever, people are obsessed with becoming “influencers”. Successful influencers can snag major marketing deals, get a ton of free stuff — like clothes and even vacations –, and can make a lot of money. Related:Â Influencer Causes Scen
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2 November
New Emotions Revealed For ‘Inside Out 2’!
In 2015, Disney and Pixar released their newest film called Inside Out. Inside Out told the story of the emotions that were inside Riley's head. They are on a little bit of a rollercoaster as Riley tries to adjust when her family moves from the Midwest to San Francisco. Riley is a young girl going through some big changes, and her emotions are trying to help her through it. Related: Which Inside O
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2 November
‘Schitt’s Creek’ Actress Apologizes For Offensive Johnny Depp Costume
Halloween has come and gone, and some people are already whipping out the Christmas decorations. But one actress is still dealing with the fallout of her choice of Halloween costume. On Halloween, Schitt's Creek star Emily Hampshire posted photos of her and her friends in their costumes. Hampshire had chosen to dress up as Johnny Depp and her friend was Depp's ex-wife, Amber Heard. In the photos,
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