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Aug- 2023 -1 August
Family, Friends, and Fans Pay Tribute to Paul Reubens
On July 31, the world was shocked and saddened to learn of the passing of actor Paul Reubens, most well-known for creating the character Pee-wee Herman. He was also beloved by Disney fans for portraying Captain R3X on the Star Tours attraction. He is currently the voice of DJ R3X at Oga's Cantina in Star Wars: Galaxy's Edge in both Disneyland Park and Disney's Hollywood Studios. Reubens passed awa
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1 August
Is ‘Encanto 2’ Already Canceled? Disney Actress Weighs In
When the animated movie Encanto premiered on Disney+ two years ago, Disney fans went wild for the movie's stunning visual style, the endearing Uncle Bruno, and the now notoriously-addicting song “We Don't Talk About Bruno” (not to mention other standout songs like “Surface Pressure” and “Dos Oruguitas”). We Don't Talk About the Encanto Sequel… Disney clear
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1 August
Disney Actor Is Set on Fire as SAG Strike Continues
It's been more than two weeks since Hollywood's largest acting union — SAG-AFTRA — announced that they were going on strike. The strike began on July 14, and actors joined thousands of Hollywood writers on the picket lines. The WGA had been on strike since May, and it was the first time in more than 60 years that the two largest unions had been on strike at the same time. The writers a
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1 August
Another Disney Star Attacks Bob Iger for Being “Completely Out of Touch”
To Walt Disney Company CEO Bob Iger, the disruptive ongoing WGA strike is apparently “unrealistic” — but if the Disney CEO was hoping that his remark would go unnoticed or fade from headlines quickly, then such hopes also seem to be unrealistic! According to the Hollywood Reporter, She-Hulk actress and Broadway star Tatiana Maslany said (while picketing in support of the writers'
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1 August
LIMITED TIME: Disney World Has a Brand New Ticket Offer For Select Guests
Florida residents are getting a brand new ticket offer from Walt Disney World to explore the Parks. Here are the details! The Walt Disney World Resort is renowned among all Disney fans and theme park lovers around the world. “The Most Magical Place on Earth” is named as such for a reason; from rides and attractions like Big Thunder Mountain Railroad and Haunted Mansion in Magic Kingdom Park to Kal
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1 August
Disney Gets A Powerful New Ally In Fight With DeSantis
After suffering a loss in the first round of its court battle against Florida Governor Ron DeSantis, the Walt Disney Company is looking for all the help it can get. And Disney may have just found a powerful ally who has a vested interest in seeing the First Amendment protected at all costs. Related: Judge Denies Disney's Motion to Dismiss Lawsuit Brought by DeSantis' Board According to the Bradent
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Jul- 2023 -31 July
Top Reedy Creek Official Leaves DeSantis’ New Tourism Board
On February 27, 2023, Disney World's long-running Reedy Creek Improvement District was officially disbanded. In its place came the Central Florida Tourism Oversight District. The move came almost a year after the heated battle between The Walt Disney Company and Florida Governor Ron DeSantis began. The trouble started when ex-Disney CEO Bob Chapek spoke out against Florida's Parental Rights in Edu
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31 July
New Events Announced for Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party!
With temperatures being in the 90s and there being no real signs of a break in the heatwave, it's hard to think about celebrating something like Halloween. But in just a couple of weeks, Mickey's Not-So-Scary Halloween Party will kick off at Walt Disney World Resort's Magic Kingdom Park. For nearly 30 years, Guests have been visiting Disney World during the spookiest time of the year to trick-or-t
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31 July
New ‘Haunted Mansion’ Ranks Among Disney’s Worst Ride-Based Films
It's only been a few days since Disney's newest live-action film, Haunted Mansion, hit theaters, but the film is struggling to find its footing. Disney filled the movie with incredible talent, including Jamie Lee Curtis, Danny DeVito, Owen Wilson, LaKeith Stanfield, Tiffany Haddish, and Rosario Dawson. Unfortunately, that talent is not helping bring people to the theaters. Haunted Mansion's openin
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31 July
Depp v. Heard: “What is the ACTUAL Truth?”
There's more to the Johnny Depp and Amber Heard trial than most of us knew, and per the latest from Netflix, we're going to find out. The Johnny Depp-Amber Heard saga was long and painful for all parties involved; however, by the time it ended, the trial had fair conclusively had one outcome if for nothing else: Johnny Depp's image had been restored in the eyes of the public. At the time, Depp had
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