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Sep- 2023 -5 September
Disney Star Reportedly “Blowing Through” Fortune In Final Years
Perhaps one of the most beloved actors of all time is nonagenarian Dick Van Dyke. The Missouri-born actor has been a staple of the entertainment industry for more than sixty years and has starred in a number of hit films and television shows, including The Dick Van Dyke Show, Chitty Chitty Bang Bang, Diagnosis Murder, and Bye Bye Birdie. Disney fans will, of course, know him for his roles in Mary
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5 September
Disney Officially Green Lights “Weird” ‘Pirates of the Caribbean’ Reboot
Six years ago, Johnny Depp appeared on the big screen for the last time as the beloved Captain Jack Sparrow in Disney's Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Men Tell No Tales. Disney's high-seas adventure films based on the iconic attraction began in 2003 with Pirates of the Caribbean: The Curse of the Black Pearl. Fans were immediately hooked, and it became one of Disney's most successful live-action f
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5 September
Tram Crash Leaves Disneyland Guests Sore and Angry
One Disneyland guest's simple question revealed a distressing incident that happened on Sunday night, leaving many Disneyland visitors feeling disgruntled and leaving Disney's guest relations in a temporary bind! “Anyone know why the trams stopped running?” a Disneyland guest asked curiously in the Reddit post shown below. An Ominous “Thud” The Disneyland guest explained th
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5 September
Disney is Funding A Lawsuit Against…Disney?
Last month, the Central Florida Tourism Oversight District, the Board handpicked by Florida Governor Ron DeSantis to replace the Reedy Creek Improvement District, sent a referral to the Florida Inspector General against the Walt Disney Company. They complained that Reedy Creek employees received discounts and Disney World season passes. They called it a “scheme” to defraud taxpayers.Â
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5 September
Disney World Guests Demand Refunds Due to Excessive Ride Breakdowns
Even though many Disney Fanatics associate Walt Disney World Resort and Disneyland Resort (not to mention the international Disney resorts) with “Disney magic,” the fact remains that Disney theme parks are, in fact, theme parks like any other. This means that they also suffer from ride breakdowns, malfunctions, and unexpected closures like any other theme park attractions do (regardles
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5 September
‘Indiana Jones’ Finds Massive Success After Box Office Fiasco
It is well established that Lucasfilm's Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny has had a lackluster showing at the global box office during its theatrical run. However, the title recently claimed a victory after launching for video-on-demand (VOD) digital release download and rental on August 29. Indiana Jones 5′s Box Office Flop Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny was supposed to be a sure
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5 September
Beloved ‘Shrek’ Singer Has Died
Former lead singer of the American rock band Smash Mouth, Steve Harwell, has died at the age of 56, per the latest reports. The singer passed away on September 4, 2023. The band's longtime manager, Robert Hayes, shared in a statement, “Steve Harwell passed away this morning, Sept. 4, 2023, at his home in Boise, Idaho. He was surrounded by family and friends and passed peacefully and comforta
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5 September
Miguel Debuts as Face Character for Disney Cruise Line ‘Coco’ Restaurant
Disney Cruise Line just pulled back the curtain on many unique offerings coming to the Disney Treasure ship when it sets sail late next year. Among the standout reveals was the debut of a fresh spin on Miguel from Pixar's Coco movie. Disney and Pixar's Coco Released in 2017, Pixar's Coco follows the journey of a young Mexican boy named Miguel, who dreams of becoming a musician despite his family's
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5 September
Disney’s Shameless Plug to Angry Spectrum Customers: “There’s Hulu+ Live TV!”
The Walt Disney Company angered many people late last week when it decided to pull all its programming from Charter Communication's Spectrum TV cable provider. The company would do well not to trigger these customers further, particularly sports fans who had to go without ESPN channels this weekend. However, Disney couldn't help itself. With negotiations ongoing and no end in sight, what is the na
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5 September
“Outraged” Disney Launches Investigation Into Cast Members Caught Twerking and “Simulating Sex Acts”
Recently, characters like Minnie Mouse, Pluto, and Chip & Dale went viral for twerking online, and it appears Disney will take action. The Walt Disney World Resort and the Disneyland Resort are known for being some of the best places in the world to enjoy Disney vacations. They are hotspots for family-friendly fun and allow guests from all over the world to enjoy their time off with their families
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