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Popular YouTuber Refused Entry to Magic Kingdom For Breaking Rules

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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. ...

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New Emotions Revealed For ‘Inside Out 2’!

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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 ...

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‘Schitt’s Creek’ Actress Apologizes For Offensive Johnny Depp Costume

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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 ...

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Disney’s Minkey Mouse: Fans Find Trans Minnie and Mickey

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Fans were recently tickled and amused by a piece of official Disney100 merchandise that clearly had a “weird defect.” Two of the most beloved characters in the world of Disney are Minnie Mouse and Mickey Mouse. These two beloved characters have formed the foundation of the incredible love so many fans from all over the world have for the Walt ...

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The Rachel Zegler and Disney’s ‘Snow White’ Controversy: Everything We Know

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Rachel Zegler—the up-and-coming actress who won the role of Disney’s Snow White, has been swept up in controversy for months; here’s the full timeline and breakdown of what happened with the actress. For a while now, the Walt Disney Company has been working on and producing different live-action remakes for fans. What people sometimes forget because of the increased frequency ...

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Make-A-Wish Family’s “Terrible” Treatment at Disney

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The Walt Disney Company has a long-standing relationship with the Make-A-Wish Foundation. The Make-A-Wish Foundation sponsors life-changing wishes for children of all ages with critical illnesses. Over the past 40 years, the Walt Disney Company has helped grant more than 145,000 wishes in coordination with the foundation. This is because not only is Disney a family-friendly and child-centric brand, but ...

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Former ABC News Anchors Get New Gig After Affair Got Them Fired

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In late 2022, two ABC News anchors found themselves making headlines instead of reporting on them. Amy Robach and TJ Holmes — co-anchors of GMA3: What You Need to Know — were discovered to be in a relationship. The problem? Everyone thought they were both married. The anchors confirmed their relationship, but said they had not started dating until they ...

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Disney Officially Buying Complete Control of Hulu

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After months of back-and-forth and speculation, Disney Fanatic can report that Disney will officially be purchasing complete control of Hulu. Disney will reportedly have to shell out a minimum of $8.6 billion for the sale. Disney currently owns 67% of the massive streaming service, with the other 33% being owned by Comcast. According to The Hollywood Reporter, on December 1, ...

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‘Schitt’s Creek’ Star in Hot Water Over “Depraved” Johnny Depp Costume

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*Trigger Warning: This article contains allegations of sexual assault For six weeks earlier this year, the world watched as Pirates of the Caribbean star Johnny Depp went to battle with his ex-wife, Amber Heard, in a Virginia courtroom. Depp was suing the Aquaman actress for $50 million for defamation. In a 2018 Washington Post OpEd, Heard had called herself a victim of domestic violence. While she ...

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A New Character Arrives at Walt Disney World

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Meeting their favorite character is one of the most magical experiences any guest can encounter when visiting Walt Disney World Resort. Most people associate a Walt Disney World Resort trip with meeting Mickey Mouse, Minnie Mouse, Donald Duck, Goofy, and Pluto. But there are also many other characters to see while visiting the four theme parks (Magic Kingdom Park, EPCOT, ...

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