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May- 2024 -29 May
Cast Members Make the Magic, but They Want You To Know Working for Disney Isn’t Always Magical
Just this past week, cast members at the Disneyland Resort voted to unionize, becoming the last group of Disney cast members to do so. The costumed workers at Disneyland voted to join their fellow workers at the Walt Disney World Resort and join the Actor's Equity Association. This was a significant step forward for Disneyland Resort workers. It follows protests by Disney World cast members last
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29 May
Right Show, Wrong Place: Crowds Crush Disney Springs Capacity
Just in time for Memorial Day Weekend, Walt Disney World introduced the “Disney Dreams that Soar” drone show at Disney Springs. The new drone show features 800 drones and 30 Disney characters in the 10-minute show. Disney Live Entertainment unveiled “Disney Dreams That Soar” on Friday night to an immense crowd. The crowd came to see Peter Pan soar across the sky, a 213-foot Death Star from Star Wa
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29 May
Report: Not Ariana Grande, Another Singer Eyed for Meg in Live-Action ‘Hercules’ Remake
A new report has surfaced claiming that The Walt Disney Company is eyeing someone different than the long-rumored Ariana Grande for the coveted role of Meg in the upcoming live-action Hercules. The Disney live-action canon is still going despite a mediocre box office performance. This year, Disney fans will return to the world of the Pridelands in The Lion King prequel, Mufasa: The Lion King (2024
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29 May
Alabama Teenager Decides To Take Disney Princess to the Prom
Princess Tiana is having a bit of a revival these days. The star of The Princess and the Frog (2009) hasn't been on the big screen in more than 15 years, but that hasn't stopped Tiana from making a significant comeback. This summer, Walt Disney World will debut Tiana's Bayou Adventure at the Magic Kingdom next month, which has helped propel the Disney princess into the spotlight. But a high school
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29 May
Disney Axes ‘Aladdin’ and ‘Peter Pan’: Fans Criticize Controversial Change
The reviews are in, and they aren't amazing. There is no doubt that Disney Parks fans are protective of their favorite attractions. For many, advocating for the existence of iconic parts of Disney Park history is a way of preserving Walt Disney's legacy. While Disney often does an amazing job preserving and honoring pieces of park history, there are some attraction elements that the resort has no
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29 May
Forget Retirement, Legend Dolly Parton Is Working on ‘Massive’ Secret Project
Rumors have been swirling for weeks that country music legend and American treasure Dolly Parton was stepping away from the limelight for now. Parton stopped touring years ago to be closer to home with her husband, Carl Dean. Related: American Treasure Dolly Parton Suspends Her Public Appearances Indefinitely In 2017, Dean was diagnosed with Alzheimer's. Since then, Dolly Parton has tried to cut d
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29 May
Disney Just Found a Backdoor Into Florida Politics
For years, Walt Disney World has been outside politics in Central Florida. Since the feud began between Disney and Florida Governor Ron DeSantis, the Mouse House has had to watch as the Florida Legislature created laws that adversely impacted them without any way of responding. The feud started after former Disney CEO Bob Chapek responded to Florida's Parental Rights in Education Act, known by its
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28 May
Disney Movies “Dying,” Major Updates Given
Disney is a magical and imaginative entertainment company that has held a special place in the hearts of audiences around the world for nearly a century. One of the key pillars of Disney's success lies in its enchanting movies, which have captivated generations and set the standard for animated and family-friendly films. Disney movies are more than just animated tales; they are cultural phenomena
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28 May
‘Bluey’ Fans Call Show “National Disgrace”
It's been less than a year since the American children's show Chip Chilla launched, and Australians are not fans of the new American show. Seen by many as a blatant rip-off of the beloved Bluey, many Australians are actively speaking out against the children's show. Chip Chilla was created as a pinnacle piece of The Daily Wire's newest streaming network, Bentkey. This new streaming platform launch
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28 May
37 Year Old ABC Star Tragically Killed During Robbery
For decades, afternoon television consisted largely of soap operas, like Days of Our Lives, The Young & the Restless, The Bold & the Beautiful, One Life to Live, All My Children, and General Hospital. Unfortunately, times have changed a lot, and many of those beloved shows were canceled, some after nearly 50 years. Some managed to remain popular and are still on the air, including General Hospital
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