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    10 July

    Project 2025 Is Coming for the Walt Disney Company

    Project 2025 has finally entered the mainstream media over the past few weeks. It is a conversation agenda, and should Donald Trump retake the White House in 2025, Related: Supreme Court Sides With DeSantis in Punishing Disney World Cast Members However, this document also takes issue with The Walt Disney Company and its business practices. Should there be a second President Trump term, this could

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  • 10 July

    Dwayne Johnson’s Vision for Transforming Disney Parks

    For nearly ten years, Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson was one of the most well-known and beloved wrestlers in the World Wrestling Federation — later renamed World Wrestling Entertainment. He was known for his own fight-ending move — the Rock Bottom — and his signature catchphrase, “If you smell what The Rock is cooking.” Johnson ended up leaving WWE in 2004, as

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  • 10 July
    Disney Springs

    Puppy Dies at Walt Disney World Resort, Man Faults Slow Service of Employees

    WARNING: The following article mentions and/or discusses topics that may be distressing for certain audiences. Viewer discretion is advised. The Orange County Sheriff’s Office recently made a significant development in the case of puppies left at Disney Springs, which devastated the Disney community earlier this year. Following a distressing incident, an arrest warrant affidavit has been issued on

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  • 10 July
    Tokyo Disney Resort

    Disney Vacations at Risk: Theme Park No Longer Allows Vacation Bookings

    If you have been planning on visiting Tokyo Disney Resort, be aware, as the website may not allow you to go to the theme park, let alone vacation there. Tokyo Disney Resort, a dazzling display of Disney magic nestled in Urayasu, Chiba, Japan, has captivated hearts since its grand opening in 1983. Owned and operated by the Oriental Land Company under a license from The Walt Disney Company, the reso

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  • 10 July
    Metropolitan Police

    ‘Anchorman’, ‘Bob’s Burgers’ Star Pleads Guilty to January 6th Charges

    Jay Johnston, a character actor who is best known for his roles in Anchorman: The Legend of Ron Burgandy (2004 ) and Bob's Burgers, had pled guilty to interfering with police officers trying to protect the U.S. Capitol from a mob’s attack on January 6.  NEW: Jay Johnston, a comedian with roles on 'Bob’s Burgers' and 'Anchorman: The Legend of Ron Burgundy,' pleads guilty in connecti

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  • 10 July
    Grogu in 'The Mandalorian'

    Lucasfilm Chief Officer Admits ‘Star Wars’ Design Is Just About Selling Toys

    Star Wars has always had a very cozy relationship with the idea of merchandising itself, and a Lucasfilm chief has confirmed that toys are the most important aspect of actually creating a movie or show. By any measure, the Star Wars franchise is one of the most commercially successful film projects of all time. George Lucas‘ inability to acquire the film rights to the Flash Gordon serial ser

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  • 10 July

    Leaked Videos Make Broad Claims Against Disney’s Hiring Practices and LGBTQ+ Outreach, but Should You Believe Them?

    About three weeks ago, a video dropped showing Twentieth Century Television Senior Vice President Michael Giordano telling his “date” that there are hiring quotas at The Walt Disney Company, and as a white man, he has been passed over for promotions. Since then, James O'Keefe and his O'Keefe Media Group have released two more videos. In total, the three videos have alleged that The Walt Disney Com

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  • 10 July
    Disney World Burger

    Guest Reveals a Disney World Burger Made Her Decide to End Her Marriage

    While a Walt Disney World Resort vacation certainly is a magical experience, it is not one for the weak. A lot of planning goes into creating the trip of a lifetime. There are dozens of hotels to pick from, figuring out how many days you can stay without breaking the bank, figuring out your must-do attractions, deciding if you want to buy Disney Genie+, and so much more. One of the truly incredibl

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  • 9 July
    Spiderman Actor

    List of Names Drops Regarding MCU Recasting of Tom Holland’s Spider-Man

    Spider-Man is perhaps one of the most beloved characters in the Marvel Universe, and a new report reveals who may be the next web-slinger in the Marvel Cinematic Universe. Spider-Man in the Marvel Cinematic Universe Who Plays Spider-Man in the MCU? British actor Tom Holland has played Peter Parker, AKA Spider-Man, since 2016 when he appeared as the New York web-slinger in Captain America: Civil Wa

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  • 9 July
    Disney Transwomen

    Disney Casts Trans Women as Princess Ariel in New ‘Little Mermaid’ Project

    The latest casting call for a new attraction based on The Little Mermaid  (1989) marks a first for Disney, with the company opening the roles to both cisgender and transgender men and women. Related: Disney Policy Restricts Resort-Hopping Access for Guests For many, a trip to Walt Disney World would not be complete without riding all of the classic rides and attractions at the four theme parks. Fr

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