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Apr- 2024 -29 April
Disney Teases New ‘Coco’ Land, PLUS Another ‘Encanto’ Area!
The family Madrigal is on the cusp of getting a whole heck of a lot bigger. In 2021, Disney released its newest animated film, Encanto, which told the story of the magical Madrigal family. The story revolved around Mirabel Madrigal, the only one born into her family without any magical abilities. This caused Mirabel to be cast aside by her grandmother, since she wasn't like everyone else. Of cours
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29 April
‘I Will Not Support It,’ Fans Call for Boycott Over Introduction of First LGBTQ+ Characters
The children's show Bluey has become internationally popular and a lightning rod for controversy. Unlike other shows, the Australian show tackles real-world issues like infertility, death, and miscarriages in a way children can understand. The sensitive topics require families to watch Bluey together and discuss the issues, as the Heeler Family does in the show. It's this bringing together of fami
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29 April
(Don’t) Be Disney’s ‘Treasured Guest’
While visiting any Disney Park is an experience most of us would treasure dearly, one thing you never want is to be called a “Treasured Guest.” Visitors from around the world flock to the Disney Parks on the regular to get their daily dose of magic and happiness. In the Walt Disney World Resort alone, thousands of guests travel within the Parks and live out their Disney fantasies. And as much as D
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28 April
Star of ‘Princess Diaries 3’ Drops Intriguing Hint About Upcoming Film
The Princess Diaries (2001) was the breakout film that launched Anne Hathaway into stardom and the realm of Disney royalty. After a season of silence after the second film in the franchise, one Disney star just dropped a mysterious yet massively magical update for an alleged third movie. Before she was a fashion icon, flirting with Bruce Wayne or going toe-to-toe with Glen Close in The Devil Wears
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28 April
Is a ‘Lion King’ Land Coming to Disney Parks: Here’s the Truth
With the announcement of all the exciting changes coming to Disneyland Paris, rumors of a new Lion King land went viral online. But what is the basis of the rumor, and is there any merit to it? Rumors have long been a part of the tapestry of the Disney fandom, engaging fans with their whispers and speculative musings. These stories have a way of igniting the imaginations of fans worldwide. From th
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28 April
Lucas SLAMS Disney’s ‘Star Wars’ Run
Editor of the original Star Wars films, George Lucas's ex-wife, Marcia Lucas, has made her opinion on Disney's Star Wars films abundantly clear. Any new Star Wars movie (and the general frustration surrounding how Disney changed it) is a hot topic for fans to debate. For years, Star Wars fans have expressed their disappointment with the series' progress. After the Walt Disney Company bought Lucasf
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28 April
Walls Up Around Landmark Disney Attraction, Permanent Retheme Awaits
On the heels of the exciting announcement of Disney Adventure World is the permanent retheme of a landmark Disney Park attraction. Closures are one of our least favorite parts of the Disney experience, and anybody from anywhere in the world can relate to that sentiment. We all know the feeling of our favorite shops, restaurants, or bars shutting their doors. And when that closure is more permanent
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27 April
“Alex Is Turning Over in His Grave,” ‘Jeopardy!’ Fans Attack Beloved Game Show After Latest Update
Jeopardy! Productions is under fire from fans of the beloved American game show after their latest announcement. Jeopardy!‘s popularity has been built over six decades. What began as an idea from the wife of Jeopardy! creator Merv Griffin in the early sixties has exploded into a pop culture phenomenon, capturing millions of viewers every episode. The syndicated version, which many are famili
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27 April
Disney Continues to Push for Inclusion with Latest Change to ‘Peter Pan’
Disney continued to demonstrate its commitment to diversity and inclusion in this latest change to a classic ride. For years now, Disney has been leaving dozens of fans unhappy with its actions. Some have felt that The Walt Disney Company has gone woke and is “pandering to woke audiences,” while others feel that the company is not doing enough with respect to its efforts to feature diverse stories
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27 April
Amid Snow White Firing, Cast Members Speak Out
The recent Snow White firing has once again highlighted the issues with the treatment of cast members at the parks, with articles demonstrating in no uncertain terms the difficulties these Disney employees face. For years now, fans and guests alike have been speaking out about how the Walt Disney Company treats its employees. (Spoiler alert: not well.) In addition to this, over the last two years,
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