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Aug- 2023 -2 August
Disney World Travelers Beware! A Contagious Disease Is on the Rise in Central Florida
When Walt Disney was looking for a location to build the theme park of his dreams, he wanted an area that not only had great weather year-round, but also a place that was affordable to build in and a place that was easy to get to. After a lot of research and travel, he decided that Orlando, Florida was the ideal place. Disney spent years secretly purchasing land in Central Florida, and constructio
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2 August
This Disney Star is Psychic…So She Claims
Disney’s “That’s So Raven” and “Raven’s Home” star Raven Symoné says she has more in common with her character than just a name. One of the most important things about being a Disney star is maintaining as clean an image as possible; this is especially true as it relates to child stars of Disney. Many Disney stars have felt so stifled and restricted by Disney’s requirements that they’ve spoken out
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2 August
Disney Resorts Finally Addressing Dining Reservation Pain Points
Any Disney foodie can tell you that the theme park restaurants are second to none when it comes to enjoying a good meal. However, most would agree that the reservation application has been full of annoying issues for too long. Disney has finally acknowledged this oversight and is immediately implementing some major changes. The Disney dining reservation system will now be much less troublesome whi
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2 August
‘Haunted Mansion’ Star Reveals He’s Married, and a New Dad!
It's been twenty years since Disney released a movie based on the iconic attraction, the Haunted Mansion. While the 2003 film starring Eddie Murphy didn't perform well with audiences, that didn't stop Disney from trying again. On July 28, 2023, Disney released its new live-action Haunted Mansion. The film stars Rosario Dawson as Gabbie and Chase Dillon as her son Travis. The two move into an aband
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2 August
Disney Tees Up Another Fight With DeSantis’ Board
After the embarrassment of the “King Charles III” clause, the Central Florida Tourism Oversight District has flexed its muscle over the Walt Disney World Resort area. Last week, the Board announced that it would lower the Mil rate in the District, presumably lower property taxes. At first, it appeared the Board was doing something nice for Disney, but at a closer look, it's not quite t
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2 August
Disney’s Lobbying Highlights Drive to Replace Human Workers
The Walt Disney Company is seemingly determined to do everything it can to suffer no consequences for its desire to explore using artificial intelligence (AI) over human workers. Disney has long regarded itself as a bastion for treating its Cast Members with dignity and fueling creativity. However, recent revelations about its lobbying efforts have shown that the company does not want to be financ
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1 August
FIRST LOOK: New Pixar Pool Area Opens at Classic Disney Hotel
Last year, Disney announced that it would be transforming one of its classic hotels into one featuring characters and stories from Pixar. Disney's Paradise Pier Hotel has been one of the three hotels at Disneyland since 1984. It emphasized the California surfing vibe and was the most affordable compared to the Disneyland Hotel and Disney's Grand Californian Hotel & Spa. However, the popular hotel
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1 August
Johnny Depp Makes Triumphant Return to the United States
After news of being overtaken by an illness, Hollywood star Johnny Depp recently made his return to the stage back in the United States. Actor Johnny Depp has faced his fair share of hardship lately. The Pirates of the Caribbean actor has had a rough few years between the high-profile, explosive defamation case against his ex-wife, Amber Heard, and being cut out from Hollywood due to his allegatio
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1 August
DeSantis Taken to Task for “Retaliation” Against “Woke” Disney
As Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis continues his presidential campaign, he's being questioned about the state's actions and for “punishing” Disney. There are few back and forth as widely documented as. the fight between the Walt Disney Company and Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis. Many have criticized Governor DeSantis, and many have Disney, as well; fans and the Disney community find themselves ev
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1 August
DeSantis Board Goes Full ‘Anti-Woke,’ Abolishes DEI And Race-Based Programs
It's been quite the week for the Central Florida Tourism Oversight District. At its meeting last Tuesday, the Board appointed by Florida Governor Ron DeSantis said it would be cutting the mil rate within the District to help lower property taxes, a move that would presumably save Disney World money. But at that very same meeting, the Board also announced that it was cutting $8 million that Disney
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