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Feb- 2024 -5 February
Life-Threatening Rain Causes Disneyland to Shut down for the Second Straight Day
Residents in Southern California are used to earthquakes and extreme heat, but this week, they are seeing the effects of the Pineapple Express. The rain started falling Sunday Morning and has not stopped, dumping nearly 10 inches of rain in 36 hours in Los Angeles and Orange County. California Governor Gavin Newsom has declared a state of emergency for all of Southern California as the massive rai
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5 February
‘Star Wars’ and ‘Toy Story’ Fans Mourn the Death of Iconic Actor
“An exceptional human being who lived an extraordinary life . . . “ Star Wars and Toy Story fans, as well as Hollywood today, are mourning the loss of a beloved actor whose career spanned almost 50 years and whose roles became icons in the film industry. Actor Carl Weathers, the actor who starred as Apollo Creed in the first four films of the Rocky franchise, died on Thursday morning i
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5 February
‘There’s a Lot Going on At Disney’ Star Blames Company’s Problems for Lack of Progress On New Shows
It's no secret that Walt Disney's entire entertainment division has been struggling. Over the past two years, Walt Disney Studios' film releases have been disasters, and their television releases haven't faired much better. Disney CEO Bob Iger's plan to fix it was to shake up the film lineup for 2024. However, after only a month in the new year, Disney has once again decided to change its lineup.
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5 February
Get Your Checkbooks Ready, Stake In Disney Park About to Go Up For Sale
In America, The Walt Disney Company is having its own problems with activist investors. Nelson Peltz is launching his second proxy war against the Disney Company's Board, seeking two seats to change Disney's direction. But it's not just Disney's American interests that are facing a proxy war. A proxy war currently happening in Japan could cause a portion of Tokyo Disneyland to be put up for sale.
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5 February
Disney Erases Captain Jack Sparrow, Replaces Him With Peter Pan
One of the great things about visiting a Disney Park is that the excitement doesn't go down with the sun. In fact, things can get even better at night, because so many of the Disney theme parks have their own nighttime spectaculars. And they aren't just fireworks shows, either. Disneyland Paris is currently running a nightly drone show! And then there is the iconic show, Fantasmic! Related: Disney
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5 February
Disney and Tech Giant Apple Officially Join Forces, But Fans Are Shocked By What’s Missing
Friday morning marked the beginning of a new era in digital entertainment as The Walt Disney Company and tech giant Apple officially became partners after years of speculation about a possible collaboration. But fans are shocked by what was left out of the partnership. For nearly 140 years, the second day of February has been known as the day a furry, burrowing creature emerges from his slumber in
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5 February
PETA Calls out ‘Bluey’ for Recent Episode on Controversial Subject
PETA, also known as People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals, has called out the popular show Bluey for the content of a recent episode. In a recent installment of Bluey, entitled “Slide,” the series tackles a thought-provoking topic that has sparked some controversy among viewers: the treatment of bugs. Far too often, bugs are stigmatized as scary and repulsive creatures that shoul
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5 February
Critics Believe “Woke” Hollywood Remakes “Deserve to Fail”
Critics writing for the outlet Fox News insist that the new, “woke” Hollywood remakes coming to market “deserve to fail.” The topic of the “woke agenda” has been hot for months now. Audiences have remained divided on whether studios in Hollywood are unnecessarily pandering to a woke audience or if they're truly representing diverse viewership and acting to creat
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5 February
Disney Guests Reportedly Falsely Accused and Reprimanded for “Mistreating” Cast Member
A Disneyland guest took to social media to share the frustrating tale of being falsely accused of mistreating a cast member. Cast members are the heart and soul of the Disney experience. Any Disney Fanatic can attest to that truth. From donning the faces of our favorite characters to making magic for guests every day, cast members are the reason so many flock to both Central Florida's Walt Disney
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5 February
Disney World’s Rock ‘n’ Roller Coaster Closed Indefinitely
Rock ‘n' Roller Coaster Starring Aerosmith at Disney's Hollywood Studios is arguably one of the best rides at Walt Disney World Resort. The high-speed thrill ride was also the first Disney Park attraction in the United States that took guests upside down. But unfortunately, this beloved coaster has been closed for nearly a month with no reopening date in sight. Related: Facts About Rock ‘n’
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