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Jul- 2023 -31 July
Hey Iger, It’s The Price That’s Keeping Disney World Attendance Down
Disney CEO Bob Iger has been in the news for the things he's said over the last two weeks, and he has somehow found a way to anger everyone. Iger has turned into the poster child for out-of-touch billionaires after calling the SAG-AFTRA demands “unreasonable” and calling the strike's timing “unfortunate.” He angered his employees when he threatened to sell Disney's entire t
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31 July
“What the F— is the Movie?”: Fans Are DONE with Disney
An old video of Rachel Zegler, the actress cast to play Snow White, resurfaced, and fans are well and truly frustrated with what she said. Disney’s live-action remakes have been a source of frustration for many Disney fans for a while now. From many expressing discontent with the casting of Halle Bailey as Princess Ariel and Yara Shahidi as Tinker Bell to more general dissatisfaction with Disney's
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31 July
Paul Reubens, Man Behind Peewee Herman and Star Tours’ Captain R3X, Dead at 70
In 1977, up-and-coming comic and actor Paul Reubens stood on the famous Groundlings stage in Hollywood, California, and introduced his fellow comedians to an awkward character who would never make it as a comedian. That character was Pee-wee Herman, a character created by Reubens and Saturday Night Live! alum Phil Hartman. Neither Hartman nor Reubens could have foreseen the cultural phenomenon tha
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31 July
Further Details Revealed on Death at Disney’s Contemporary Resort
Further details on the reported suicide at Disney’s Contemporary Resort have been revealed by the Medical Examiner’s Office and the Sheriff’s Office. While the Walt Disney World Resort and the Disneyland Resort are known as “The Most Magical Place on Earth” and “The Happiest Place on Earth,” respectively, there are times when we have tragic tidings to report from the Disney Parks. Last week, we re
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31 July
Iger’s Getting The Band Back Together To Save Disney
Disney CEO Bob Iger has tried just about everything from his bag of tricks to try and save the Walt Disney Company. Iger started by reorganizing the company into three separate divisions to help streamline some of Disney's operations. He then laid off more than 7,000 employees, including some high-profile names at ESPN and those loyal to his predecessor Bob Chapek. He even cut content from Disney
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31 July
Happy Birthday Harry Potter!
It's our favorite wizard's birthday featuring a special surprise for those who share their birthday with “The Boy Who Lived.” It's a day to step outside the Disney bubble and into the world of magic, wizards, and witches with one of the most famous wizards of all time. Harry Potter is a name that practically every young child knows and cherishes. A journey that began in a small cafe in
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30 July
Disney Fans Praise Zendaya’s Casting as the ‘New Moana’
These days, untainted Disney darlings are few and far between. Moana star and Disney icon Dwayne Johnson, for example, is not without his own share of scandals (even though he continues to star in family-friendly Disney movies like 2021's Jungle Cruise). Johnson is set to reprise his role as Maui the demigod in the upcoming live-action remake of the 2016 movie Moana, and if fans have their way, th
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30 July
‘Haunted Mansion’ Director Admits He Would Not Have Done Film Without a Black Leading Man
After months of waiting and being treated to exciting previews, Disney's newest live-action movie, Haunted Mansion, has finally hit theaters. While it is struggling to find its stride against hit movies Barbie and Oppenheimer, fans are loving being taken on a journey through one of Disney's most popular theme park attractions. Haunted Mansion has been in the works since 2010 and has gone through s
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30 July
DeSantis Keeps Giving Disney Lawyers More Ammunition
Somewhere in the office of Disney's Los Angeles legal team, there is probably an intern whose sole job is to write down everything that Florida Governor Ron DeSantis says about the Walt Disney Company. And while he has been running for the Republican Nomination for President, that intern has been incredibly busy. Related: Judge Denies Disney's Motion to Dismiss Lawsuit Brought by DeSantis' Board A
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30 July
Fans Call out Disney for Teaming up With MLM on New Project
If you talk to a Disney fan, then they will tell you that there are certain smells that bring them right into the theme parks. And we're not just talking about the amazing smell of popcorn on Main Street, U.S.A. Smells like the water on Pirates of the Caribbean and Rome burning (sounds worse than it is), have become iconic and beloved by Walt Disney World Guests. Soon, Magic Kingdom Park will have
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