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Jul- 2023 -28 July
Disney Star Makes “Historic” Donation to SAG Foundation as Strike Rages On
If there is one name that continues to dominate the Hollywood headlines, it's Dwayne Johnson. For almost a decade, Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson was one of the most popular wrestlers in the World Wrestling Federation. After he stopped wrestling, he parlayed his fame into a very successful acting career. Johnson has starred in a number of hit films and television shows, including The Mummy
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27 July
After Years of Fighting, Disney World Firefighters FINALLY Have New Contracts and Raises
Walt Disney World Resort is The Most Magical Place on Earth, but that doesn't mean that bad things can't happen there. With more than 150,000 people visiting the Parks every single day, accidents are inevitable. For a lot of people, a quick trip to the First Aid center in whatever Park they are in is enough. Sometimes, going back to the hotel and resting until the next day is the perfect solution.
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27 July
Classic Haunted Mansion Character is Disney’s Newest Sipper!
The time has come, and Disney's new live-action movie, Haunted Mansion, is ready to take viewers on a ride full of spooks and laughs. Both Walt Disney World Resort and Disneyland Resort have their own well-known Haunted Mansion attraction, but the film is based on the attraction at Disneyland. Haunted Mansion stars Rosario Dawson as Gabbie, Chase Dillon as Travis, Owen Wilson as Father Kent, Danny
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27 July
Disney Confirms Adored ‘High School Musical’ Character is Gay
It seems hard to believe, but it's been 15 years since fans last saw Troy, Gabriella, Sharpay, Ryan, Chad, Taylor, and Kelsi roam the halls of East High. High School Musical premiered on The Disney Channel on January 20, 2006, and it was an immediate hit. Viewers couldn't get enough of the catchy songs and incredible dancing. The next year, High School Musical 2 was released on The Disney Channel,
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27 July
Disney World Just Got Less Safe. DeSantis’ Board Defunding The Police
At its meeting earlier this week, the Central Florida Tourism Oversight District did something inexplicably nice for Walt Disney World. The Board, hand-picked by Florida Governor Ron DeSantis, decided to cut the mill rate, which would cut the property taxes that the Walt Disney Company would have to pay to the Board. But just as soon as they gave, the Central Florida Tourism Oversight District too
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27 July
Possible Suicide Reported at Disney’s Old Key West Resort
Another possible suicide has been reported at the Walt Disney World Resort, this time at Disney’s Old Key West Resort Hotel. This week has featured tragic news from the “Most Magical Place on Earth.” Recently, we reported on a possible suicide that occurred at Disney’s Contemporary Resort. Now, there is news that last week, another Guest reportedly died by suicide at Disney’s Old Key West Resort i
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26 July
Disney Responds to DeSantis’ Lawsuit Dismissal Motion and Use of “Weaponized Bureaucracy”
On April 26, in an unprecedented move, Disney World officially filed a lawsuit against Florida Governor Ron DeSantis. The lawsuit was the culmination of more than a year of back and forth between the popular company and the governor. The relationship between the two had always been decent, but that changed when ex-Disney CEO Bob Chapek spoke out against Florida's controversial Parental Rights in E
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26 July
In-Demand Halloween Tour Returning For Another Spooktacular Season!
Every year, beginning September 1, the villains take over the parks, the bats find their place in the Carthay Circle belfry, and Halloween Time begins at Disneyland Resort. With temperatures becoming more bearable after the hot summer months, there is no better time to visit The Happiest Place on Earth. In addition to the hundreds of jack-o'-lanterns and spooky Halloween decorations, there is also
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26 July
Disney Park Brings Back Complimentary “FastPass” for Special Celebration
One Disney Park has brought back a complimentary “Fast Pass” equivalent for its 40th Anniversary celebration. One of the biggest complaints that Guests have had with the Walt Disney Company is their removal of the complimentary Fast Pass system at Walt Disney World Resort and Disneyland Resort and the institution of its replacement, the pricey Genie+, Lightning Lane, and Individual Lightning Lane.
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26 July
More Changes Coming to Disney, Company Looks for Outside Help to Make ESPN “More Compelling”
ESPN Chief Jimmy Pitaro dropped some surprising news about the Disney subsidiary in a recent event with CNBC. The winds of change are a-blowing at the Walt Disney Company! From the restructuring and layoffs that made headlines at the beginning of the year to the recent theme park updates, a lot has changed in the House of Mouse. Most recently, the ESPN Chief, Jimmy Pitaro, shared news about what f
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