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  • May- 2024 -
    3 May
    Disgust from "Inside Out" stands with a skeptical expression in front of the iconic Disney castle on a sunny day

    Disney’s Dress Code Debate Continues Over “Foul” Shirt

    Disney and its dress code have been a center of heated discussion among Disney fans in recent months. Now, a new image showing a park guest with a “foul” shirt is the cause for debate. It wasn't too long ago we reported the news of a TikTok trend that was going viral. Guests were showing up at a Disney Park wearing short, revealing shirts. Disney cast members would source the Disney dr

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  • 3 May
    Elton Miranda Lion King

    Elton John Replaced by New Disney Darling for ‘Lion King’ Project

    The Lion King series is perhaps one of the biggest jewels in Disney's crown, having maintained a consistent following since 1994. With gorgeous animation, phenomenal performances, and music by the legendary Elton John, it was a perfect storm of Disney magic. Although the film has left a legacy of sequels and spinoffs in its wake, its newest entry is about to make a tremendous change. As Disney pre

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  • 3 May
    Pixar Inside and Out

    Disney and Pixar Make Huge Change to “Too Heavy” ‘Inside Out 2’

    In just a few months, audiences will return to the mind of a young girl named Riley when Disney and Pixar release their newest animated film, Inside Out 2.  The original film, released in 2016, featured the five main emotions that lived in Riley's head: joy (Amy Poehler), Sadness (Phyllis Smith), Anger (Lewis Black), Fear (Bill Hader), and Disgust (Mindy Kaling). They had to learn to get along and

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  • 2 May
    A close-up of a character resembling neytiri from avatar, with vibrant blue skin and tribal markings, beside an image of a large, lush, twisting tree in a tropical landscape under a partly cloudy sky.

    Sheriff Reportedly Arrives on the Scene After Disney World Ride Shuts Down

    A Disney guest reported that local authorities were escorted to the entrance of an Avatar ride in Disney’s Animal Kingdom theme park in Walt Disney World after the ride was shut down. The Walt Disney World Resort and the Disneyland Resort are known to be some of the best spots in the world for a Disney vacation. From the amazing rides and attractions like Space Mountain and Haunted Mansion in Magi

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  • 2 May
    Jenny Ortega

    Jenna Ortega’s Exit From Hit Series Confirmed in Update From Netflix

    Jenna Ortega has made quite a name for herself over the past few years. Not only did she break into the long-running Scream franchise with Scream (2022) and Scream VI (2023), she starred in the lead role in Netflix's Addams Family reboot, Wednesday (2022). While she famously exited the upcoming Scream VII (TBA) over an alleged salary dispute, which coincided with the firing of Melissa Barrera (Sam

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  • 2 May
    A woman with a joyful expression, wearing a patterned red dress, waves from a parade float; a large crowd and mickey mouse-shaped balloons are in the background.

    Final Moments Leading Up to the Death of a Former ‘American Idol’ Star Have Been Revealed

    Details about the final moments in the life of a former American Idol star who was found dead in her home earlier this month have been revealed, including information that suggests the late star had “no way to call for help.” An Unexpected & Heartwrenching Loss Mandisa Hundley, known simply as “Mandisa” to her fans, was found dead in her home near Nashville, Tennessee, on T

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  • 2 May
    Disneyland Stroller Guest

    Here is Park “Abuse” That Cast Members Will Likely Ignore

    A guest recently took to social media to share a hack that saved their family a lot of trouble during their Disneyland visit. Guests who frequent the Walt Disney World Resort or the Disneyland Resort know well that there are certain rules and codes of conduct that they must adhere to in order to ensure a smooth Disney Park visit. Whether it's rules to do with the dress code or rules on how to hand

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  • 2 May
    Anthony Mackie as Captain America

    First Look at Disney’s New ‘Captain America’ Movie Revealed

    Hello again, Cap. Related: Upcoming ‘Spider-Man’ Movie Release Scrapped by Sony as Plans Shift Avengers: Endgame (2019) marked the departure of several key Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU) Avengers, notably Robert Downey Jr.'s Iron Man/Tony Stark, who sacrificed himself for the greater good, and Chris Evans' Captain America/Steve Rogers, who retired and passed his iconic Vibranium shield to Anthony

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  • 1 May
    Maiwenn Defends Johnny Depp

    Director Feels Betrayed by “Malicious” Johnny Depp Interview, Defends ‘Pirates’ Star

    For more than two decades, Johnny Depp was one of the most in-demand actors in Hollywood. That illustrious and wildly profitable career came to a crashing halt in 2018, when Depp's ex-wife Amber Heard published a Washington Post OpEd. The article accused Depp of physical, verbal, and sexual abuse. Despite the fact that Mr. Depp had not been found guilty of anything, he was dropped from multiple pr

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  • 1 May
    Belle on parade float with Cinderella Castle in the background

    Exclusive Investigation: Disney Enforces Weight Standards for Princess Performers, Extra Pay Offered to Maintain Silhouette

    Details on Disney's cast member termination policies have been taking over the internet recently, and after speaking to former performers at The Walt Disney World Resort and Disneyland Resort, it seems that there is a lot more to unpack regarding the standards that Belle, Rapunzel, Flynn Rider, Gaston, and other “face characters” must adhere to if they want to keep their jobs. That inc

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