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Jan- 2024 -12 January
Robert Downey Jr. Says Marvel “Let the Lunatics Run the Asylum”
Marvel Studios (and its owner, The Walt Disney Company) has had a bad couple of years. The past few Marvel movies did not fare well at the box office. In fact, by some estimates, The Marvels (2023) may be one of the top 10 biggest flops of all time. Marvel Studios But not that long ago, the studio produced blockbuster after blockbuster, many grossing over $1 billion globally. Much of Marvel's succ
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12 January
Elderly Couple Attacks Guest, Gets Arrested for “Battery,” BANNED from Disney World
A new report about an elderly couple who attacked a Disney World guest back in October 2023 has shed light on new information. Getting banned from the Walt Disney World Resort is not an occurrence you hear about often, and certainly not one you expect from the older demographic of guests. To get banned from Disney, guests have to break certain rules—be that disorderly behavior in the parks (includ
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12 January
Amidst Legal Threats and Outspoken Employees, Disney Remains Quiet About McAfee Drama
The Walt Disney Company is choosing to remain mum on the feud that has broken out between Jimmy Kimmel and NFL quarterback Aaron Rodgers. It seems when you're as big as Disney, the scandals and drama just keep coming. If the past year wasn't enough for the Mouse House to deal with, now the company finds itself stuck in between two of its highest-paid stars, and things don't seem to be letting up a
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12 January
Secret’s Out! Bob Iger’s “Era of Building” Includes MORE Layoffs
Despite Disney CEO Bob Iger's statement last year that Disney was entering a new era of building, it appears Disney's Pixar is going through another round of sizeable layoffs. The Walt Disney Company saw a year characterized by restructuring, downsizing, and a lot of cuts (be those budget or workforce) in 2023. In fact, when Bob Iger came back to take the helm, one of the promises he made was that
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12 January
Police Pursuit Ends With Car Crash at Disney
Known as the “Happiest Place on Earth,” Disneyland Resort in Anaheim is a favorite destination for families. Disneyland Car Crash However, earlier today (Friday, January 12), it was also the location where a police chase ended with a violent car crash. Related: Tram Crash Leaves Disneyland Guests Sore and Angry Sheriff's Deputies from LA County pursued robbery suspects through a multi-
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12 January
Caitlyn Jenner’s War With Disney and Bob Iger
Many people are aware of the “woke” accusation that has been made against The Walt Disney Company lately. Whether you agree with the claim or not, Disney has fought off the label of “woke,” which arguably is one of the leading causes for its dropping stock price, box office flops, and changes to its brand reputation. Related: Disney World Brings Back Popular 1982 Policy Ent
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12 January
New Disney World Policy Allows Guns and Other Firearms?
Walt Disney World Resort offers many attractions that have “blasters,” such as Star Wars: Rise of the Resistance and Pirates of the Caribbean. Meanwhile, others actually put toy weapons in guests' hands, such as Buzz Lightyear's Space Ranger Spin. Disney World Open Carry Policy But what about guests showing up with their own guns and firearms? According to one new outlet, it not only c
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12 January
Some Believe Josh D’Amaro “Failed In His Duties,” Do You?
Some fans are thoroughly unimpressed with Disney Parks chairman Josh D'Amaro and his performance in his role as the man in charge of the parks. The push and pull between Disney's corporate identity and its foremost aim of being an entertainment powerhouse is age-old. Often, fans disagree with choices that the Walt Disney Company makes or statements by its senior executives, feeling as though their
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12 January
“I’m Not Some Criminal” – Disney Refuses to Let Select Guests Into Its Parks
As first reported in October, Walt Disney World started clamping down on third-party guest tours in its theme parks. These tour guides were met by park security when they entered the park, were given a trespass notice, and were told to leave the park. These tour guides have worked in Disney World for decades, while Disney turned a blind eye to their practices. They provide guests with a lower-cost
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12 January
Expected Disney World Attractions Closures in 2024: Here’s What You Need to Know
The following Disney World attractions will close their doors in 2024 for various amounts of time: here’s what you need to know. Closures are part and parcel of the Disney experience. All Disney guests are used to the rides closing down temporarily for refurbishments and occasionally—unfortunately—even permanently, as with Splash Mountain or The Voyage of the Little Mermaid. Related: Your Guide to
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