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Sep- 2023 -29 September
Parody Disney World Takes Fans By Storm: “I Won’t Have to Spend All My Money at the REAL Disney World Now!
One of the most popular video games has reportedly made a parody version of Walt Disney World in its upcoming release. The Walt Disney World Resort is known to be one of the best places in the world for a Disney vacation. With its four incredible theme parks, two water parks, and myriad resort hotels that guests from all over the world can enjoy, it’s no surprise that this is the case! The Disney
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28 September
Costars and Fans Devastated Over Death of Beloved ‘Harry Potter’ Star
“Happiness can be found, even in the darkest of times, if one only remembers to turn on the light.” It was certainly a dark time for Harry Potter fans around the world on September 28, when it was announced that actor Michael Gambon — who portrayed Professor Albus Dumbledore, the headmaster at Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry — passed away at the age of 82. Related: New Harry
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28 September
It’s Official, DeSantis’ Disney Board Scraps Firefighters’ Perks
After making a referral to the Florida Inspector General for what it called a “scheme” to defraud taxpayers, the Central Florida Tourism Oversight District has finally come to a settlement with the Reedy Creek Firefighters and their benefits at Walt Disney World. Instead of giving the money to Disney World for the benefits, the Board has decided to give it directly to the employees. At
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28 September
Devoted Fans Bid Farewell to Disney World’s Expensive Failed Hotel on Final Weekend
In a galaxy not so far away, Disney's ambitious venture, the Star Wars: Galactic Starcruiser hotel, is about to close its doors for good, marking a costly setback for the entertainment giant. Initially anticipated to cost around $150 million to shut down, the actual expenses have spiraled far beyond that figure. As the final weekend approaches, devoted fans of this unique Star Wars-themed experien
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28 September
Adored ‘Little Mermaid’ Actor Announces Pregnancy!
It's always an exciting day when someone shares their pregnancy announcement, and that is incredibly true for one Little Mermaid star! We wonder if they'll turn out to be a soft shell when their bundle of joy makes their grand entrance. In May 2023, Disney released its newest live-action remake about the mermaid who dreamed of being a part of the human world (even though it's a mess). The Little M
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28 September
Surprising Disney Park History: Disney Once Had a Gun Store Inside a Park
While Disneyland is certainly “The Happiest Place on Earth,” and for good reason, it once housed a surprising store: one for guns. Either Disney Resort—be it in Central Florida (Walt Disney World Resort) or Southern California (Disneyland Resort)—is an incredible place to enjoy a Disney vacation. From the myriad rides and attractions at any Disney theme park to the amazing dining offerings, there’
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27 September
Disney’s Newest Animated Film Will Be Filled With “Legacy Nods”
In just a couple of months, Disney will release its newest animated film, Wish. The film will tell the story of a girl named Asha, who lives in the kingdom of wishes, Rosas. Asha makes a powerful wish on a star. Much to her surprise, the star that she wishes upon comes down to earth. Together, Asha and the star — along with her goat Valentino — must work together to bring down the evil
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27 September
“It’s Always Important to Obtain Consent”, Hilarious ‘Snow White’ Trailer Has Fans Rolling
In recent years, Disney has faced a lot of backlash and controversy surrounding its live-action remakes. Audiences are split between loving seeing animated classics in a new light and getting tired of Disney remaking a movie they already made. There is also a lot of debate as Disney tries to modernize some of its classics that are now deemed problematic. Case in point — Snow White and the Se
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27 September
Disney Competitor Defended After Sexually Explicit Show
Orlando, Florida, is the theme park capital of the world. And that makes sense, the area is home to Walt Disney World Resort, Universal Orlando Resort, SeaWorld Orlando, LEGOLAND Florida, and more. However, Orlando is not the only place to go to enjoy multiple theme parks. Southern California is home to Disneyland Resort, Universal Studios Hollywood, SeaWorld San Diego, Six Flags Magic Mountain, L
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27 September
Disney Joins Alliance to Fight Government Streaming Regulations
For years, when people thought about streaming platforms and the concept of streaming movies and television shows, many mainly thought of Netflix. However, in the past five to ten years, streaming has exploded. It seems like every studio has its own streaming platform — Paramount+, Max, Discovery+, Disney+, and more. The recent sharp rise in streaming has left the studios and the government
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