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Sep- 2023 -4 September
DreamWorks Animation Faces Striking Loss After Film Flops
One of DreamWorks Pictures’ recent releases has proven to be a notable loss for the company, leaving many to question the longevity of its future. The Walt Disney Company has come under fire frequently over the last year for its alleged wokeness and constant “pandering to woke audiences.” Be it The Little Mermaid and the controversy surrounding the casting of Black singer and actress Halle Bailey
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4 September
EXPERTS: Spectrum-Disney Dispute Will Have “Dramatic Ramifications” on Industry
The Walt Disney Company’s feud with Spectrum TV’s parent company, Charter Communications, could have “dramatic ramifications” for the industry. Last week, a new feud between two powerful companies emerged and took us by surprise: the feud between Disney and Spectrum i.e., the Walt Disney Company and Charter Communications. The latest in the list of Disney’s feuds quite literally blind-sided many c
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3 September
Is Taylor Swift About to Save Disney+?
One of the biggest celebrity singers in the world is Taylor Swift. The 33-year-old from West Reading, Pennsylvania, shot into the spotlight when she released her first album in 2006. She was only a teenager, but wrote all of her own songs. Since then, Swift has released nine additional albums and has millions of fans around the world. She is currently touring the world on her sold-out Eras Tour, w
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3 September
Nazis Return to Disney World, DeSantis Remains Silent
When traveling to Walt Disney World Resort, many guests think about the things they will see and do. Some can't wait to watch the nightly fireworks, ride attractions like Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind, and dine at incredible eateries like Steakhouse 71. They pull into the Resort and expect nothing but magic. What they don't expect is to see Nazi flags flying and hear people shouting ̶
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3 September
Frontierland CLOSED Due to Possible Ruptured Sewage Line
Walt Disney World Resort is known as the Most Magical Place on Earth. It has 27,000 acres of beautiful hotels, incredible theme parks, amazing restaurants, and so much more. There is so much to do and everyone in your party is sure to find something that they absolutely love. Whether you love to shop, eat, ride fun attractions, enjoy water rides, or even play mini golf or go bowling, Walt Disney W
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3 September
They Were ‘The Next Disney’ But Instead They’re Paying the Largest Fine of Its Kind
What new company wouldn't want to look into the future and see itself as the next Walt Disney Company? After all, Disney has weathered 100 years of changes in entertainment and consumer focus to remain one of the largest entertainment companies in the world. But like all companies, Disney has a humble origin story with Walt and his brother, Roy, at the helm of a small animation studio. Impact Theo
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3 September
Extreme Weather Is And Will Continue to Be A Problem For Disney Resorts
The original Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs (1937) was barely two years old. Adolph Hitler hadn't invaded Poland, and World War II was still on the horizon. And very few people outside of the military or the territory of Hawaii knew what Pearl Harbor was. The last time a tropical storm hit southern California was 1939, a time only a handful of people can remember. But this summer, Hurricane Hilar
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3 September
Spectrum Has Been Preparing For This Fight With Disney For Years
Last week, when 26 Disney-owned channels went black in the 15 million Spectrum customers' homes, it was a tremendous shock. These types of disputes happen all the time between the cable providers and the networks, but they never usually get to the point where the channels disappear. But this time is different, and Charter Chief Executive Officer Chris Winfrey saw this coming seven years ago. And w
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3 September
Under New DeSantis Law, It’s Legal For Florida Families To Use Education Vouchers for Disney Tickets
At the start of the 2023-24 school year, more than 7,000 teacher vacancies were in Florida. The state had another 5,000 support positions, such as teaching assistants, bus drivers, cafeteria workers, and para-educators. That brings the total number of vacancies in Florida to more than 12,000. At the start of the school year, many of those vacancies remained open, and schools had to make do with wh
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2 September
Disneyland Makes Dramatic Change to Marvel Ride’s Schedule
Whether you're a Disneyland or Walt Disney World Resort fan might depend in part on your home's geographical location, but the ride offerings can also play a part in Disney fans' preferences. Fans of the Marvel movies called Guardians of the Galaxy (which just wrapped up the franchise series with a heartbreaking third film) who love a thrill but dislike intense nausea — and who live in Calif
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