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Sep- 2023 -21 September
Joe Jonas Sued for Keeping Children From Soon-to-Be Ex-Wife
When some couples split up, they hope that they can keep things cordial and civil, especially if there are children involved. Unfortunately, things can go from friendly to hostile in a matter of minutes. Each parent wants to spend as much time as possible with their children, which can lead to serious fighting. And that appears to be what happened in the current battle brewing between Disney star
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21 September
Bob Iger Says Disney Will “Quiet the Noise” in “Woke” War Against Ron DeSantis
For months, The Walt Disney Company has been locking horns with Florida Governor Ron DeSantis. The governor did not like that Disney spoke out against a Florida bill that he championed. He then revoked Disney's right to self-govern and passed a law that put the monorail under state inspection control. Disney, in turn, sued DeSantis for violation of its First Amendment Right to free speech. However
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21 September
Disney World No Longer Golden Apple: Disney’s $60 Billion Park Investment Signals Shift Away From Florida Resort
Walt Disney World in Florida has been the company's shining gem offering for decades. Whenever anyone says they are taking a vacation to Disney, it is almost always assumed that they mean the Central Florida theme park. Disney has invested a ton of money into the destination over the years. However, recent projects have shifted more towards the global and domestic parks as a whole, and hints in th
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21 September
Disney Adults Win This Round: Science Backs Disney World “Addiction”
Disney adults often get a lot of flack for their love for everything Disney—be that Disney’s theme parks or Disney movies and merch. However, recent findings from researchers prove that science backs the so-called “Disney addiction.” Any Disney fan would agree that any Disney Park, anywhere in the world, is an incredible place to enjoy the Disney experience. Whether it’s going to the Walt Disney W
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21 September
Resolution Within Reach or Pipe Dream? WGA Meets with Producers For Final Meeting
The WGA strike could end on Thursday, September 21, after a long 100 days, provided the writers and producers come to an agreement. The Writers Guild of America has been on strike for over a hundred days over the lack of protections afforded to writers from Hollywood studios with the advent of Artificial Intelligence and the threats that it poses to writers' jobs in the current environment. The wr
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21 September
Legendary Artist From ‘The Nightmare Before Christmas’ Has Passed Away
Pete Kozachik, one of the incredible minds who earned an Oscar nomination for his work on ‘The Nightmare Before Christmas,’ has passed away. As a Disney-themed site, we often have a lot of wonderful news to share about the goings-on in the Disney Parks—be that Walt Disney World Resort, the Disneyland Resort, or any global Disney Park—however, sometimes we have some unfortunate news to report as we
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20 September
Ex-Disney Cast Member Accused of Sexual Assault Found Working at Popular Universal Event
It is estimated that The Walt Disney Company employs nearly 300,000 people, between all the theme parks, the studios, Marvel, Lucasfilm, etc. Disney does its best to vet each and every person they hire. They do that by running background checks and making sure the person is a safe individual to have around guests and children. While Disney tries to do its best, sometimes people slip through the cr
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20 September
Johnny Depp Thanks Company For Standing by Him – It’s Definitely NOT Disney
It has been a rough few years for Johnny Depp. In 2018, his ex-wife Amber Heard released an OpEd in The Washington Post claiming that she was the victim of domestic violence. While she did not name Depp, she did say that she was abused during the years that the two were married. The blowback against Depp was instant and brutal. Things got so bad that he ended up suing Heard for defamation and winn
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20 September
In a Twist of Fate, Lottery Winner Takes His Winnings to Disney World
When it comes to Walt Disney World Resort vacations, it's no secret that costs can add up. Disney World theme park ticket prices, meals, Disney Resort stays (even when choosing the cheaper-yet-still-enjoyable options), flights, and Disney merchandise can all add up to make for one expensive Disney vacation, especially when an entire family is in on the Florida-based fun. Related: Restaurant Owner
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20 September
Audiences Allegedly Refuse to Watch Newest ‘Aquaman’ Movie, Due to Amber Heard
After the storm passed regarding the very-highly-publicized Depp v. Heard defamation trial last year, Johnny Depp fans' focus seemed to shift from dismay about the domestic abuse allegations involving the popular A-list actor to dismay involving the unlikelihood of his return to the role of Captain Jack Sparrow in Pirates 6. Related: Johnny Depp Makes Cameo in ‘Pirates 6’ Trailer Johnny Depp's ex
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