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Jun- 2024 -29 June
‘Harry Potter’ Streaming Series Canceled, HBO Scrambles for New Projects
Warner Bros. Discovery has abandoned its plans to reboot the Harry Potter franchise as a streaming TV series and canceled its plans to put it on Max. ‘Harry Potter & the Cursed Streaming Service' It is inarguable that the Harry Potter franchise is one of last century's most influential, highly profitable pop culture IPs. Originally created as a novel series by writer J.K. Rowling, the tale of a yo
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28 June
Disney Ride Ruined After Clumsy Guest Causes Malfunction
One thing you can always count on at Disney theme parks is that rides and attractions occasionally break down. Over the years, increases in technology have let Walt Disney Imagineering offer some stunning experiences. However, this has also led to rides that are way more sensitive, shutting down at the smallest hiccup. Star Wars: Galaxy's Edge is home to one of the worst offenders with Rise of the
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28 June
Cast Members Warn Guests to Anticipate More Frequent Ride Breakdowns
Former Cast Members and Disney Guests had an interesting discussion recently about ride breakdowns and why we're likely to see them happening more often. Ride breakdowns are a part and parcel of the Disney experience. Whether you're a Guest at the Walt Disney World Resort or the Disneyland Resort, Guests know to anticipate that their rides might malfunction during their Disney vacation. However, o
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28 June
Popular ‘Spider-Man’ Ride Demolished by Universal Studios After Two Decades
Universal begins tearing down one of its most popular attractions. Related: Disney Raises Stroller Rental Prices, Guests Now Pay Double Normal Florida Rate Universal's suite of theme parks contain some of the world's most popular and iconic rides and attractions of all time. For decades, rides like Jurassic Park River Adventure, Revenge of the Mummy, and The Amazing Adventures of Spider-Man have t
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28 June
Do You Know What You’re Watching?: ‘Bluey’ Gets Darker
Bluey has gone from a darling little show about a family of cartoon dogs on Disney+ to one of the biggest TV sensations in history, but is it really as kid-friendly as it appears? It's not all Keepy Uppy at the Heeler house. It's no secret that the beloved Australian animated series is built leagues different from other cartoons, and the creative team at Ludo Studio has taken extra steps to make i
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28 June
‘Inside Out’ Land: Major Update After Disney World’s $17 Billion Expansion Announcement
Is Inside Out land on its way to the Walt Disney World Resort? When it comes to the box office, 2024 looks like a return to form for The Walt Disney Company. Disney and Pixar's Inside Out 2 (2024) has blasted its way to being the biggest movie of the year, and just next month, Deadpool & Wolverine (2024) will enter the Marvel Cinematic Universe with a very lucrative splash. After being announced a
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28 June
‘Jurassic Park’ Has Two New Female Leads, and One of Them Isn’t “Superhuman”
The upcoming Jurassic Park sequel has revealed details about its lead character. With most of the cast for Jurassic World 4 (2025) now set in stone, production on the upcoming sequel is officially underway. Led by Scarlett Johansson (the Marvel Cinematic Universe), the cast also includes Jonathan Bailey (Bridgerton), Manuel Garcia-Rulfo (The Lincoln Lawyer), Rupert Friend (Obi-Wan Kenobi), Luna Bl
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28 June
Massive Turnout at Disney Park Attraction Results in Fans Being Turned Away
Hundreds of Walt Disney World Resort fans have been turned away from Magic Kingdom as a brand-new attraction sold out virtual queuing in seconds, breaking historical records at the Orlando theme park. Tiana's Bayou Adventure Sells Out in Seconds at Disney World; Hundreds Turned Away The virtual queue for Tiana's Bayou Adventure filled up quickly this morning as Magic Kingdom's newest attraction of
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28 June
Disney Legend Jumps to Dark Universe for Universal Studios
Although things are still in the developmental process, there's no denying the excitement for Universal's upcoming Epic Universe. As the realm of the Dark Universe seems to be its biggest draw, Universal Studios might have just struck another nail in Disney's coffin by contracting one of its biggest names. If you're an Oingo Boingo fan or have ever seen the marvelous films of Tim Burton, you know
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28 June
As Genie+ Crumbles, Disney World Changes Iconic ‘Star Wars’ Ride
The Walt Disney World Resort is once again the subject of firey discourse thanks to a new change to its already divisive Genie+ and Lightning Lane systems. Amid the update, which was rolled out online yesterday, Disney has also made a quiet change to one of its most popular and beloved rides–Star Wars: Rise of the Resistance. In late 2021, as the Disney parks were acclimatizing to a new way
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