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Jul- 2023 -25 July
Iger/Disney Are Having A Bad Week, And It’s Not Getting Any Better
When Disney CEO Bob Iger returned eight months ago, he did not realize just how big the problems he was facing would be. But Iger had an easy out; he could blame everything on his predecessor, CEO Bob Chapek. But Iger didn't realize that a lot of the problems that Disney is currently facing are leftover from his first tenure as CEO, and now, he has issues that he has created. Related: Disney is Ab
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25 July
New Disney Dining Spot Officially Open!
In 2017, Disney and Pixar released their newest animated film, Big Hero 6. The movie tells the story of Hiro, a teenage boy who must work with his brother's friends to help save the city of San Fransokyo from a man in a Kabuki mask. Helping Hiro along the journey is Baymax, a personal healthcare companion, who Hiro inherited after his older brother's untimely and tragic death. People loved the sto
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25 July
Beloved Disney World Establishment to Reopen Soon!
After months of being closed for refurbishment, Disney has announced the reopening of Trail’s End Restaurant at its Central Florida Disney Resort. While closures are par for the course at any Disney Resort, they’re certainly not one of our favorite parts of the Disney experience. While any Disney fan is used to the Disney Parks’ routine closures, one of the happier instances is when they finally r
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25 July
After Disney’s Latest Scandal, Critics Accuse Them of “Alienating…Audience with Political Posturing”
Disney's newest scandal has some calling out the House of Mouse for “[alienating] half [their] audience with political posturing.” The Walt Disney Company has seen its fair share of controversy recently. From the feud with Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis and dissatisfaction when it comes to the representation of minorities in their films to the alleged “pandering to woke audiences,R
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24 July
Is Disney in Trouble? Company Ceases Sales of Physical Media in One Country
In recent news, Disney fans from the Land Down Under will soon no longer be able to own physical copies of their favorite media. By this point, all of us in the Disney community know full well that the Walt Disney Company is currently undergoing significant restructuring. From the 7000-person layoffs that occurred earlier this year to Bob Iger announcing he’s open to selling almost one-third of th
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24 July
Big Change Coming to EPCOT Food & Wine Festival
On July 27, Walt Disney World's International Food & Wine Festival will kick off at EPCOT. The popular event will last an incredible 15 weeks, and will feature nearly 30 food booths from around the world. Guests will be able to stroll around World Showcase Lagoon and taste a variety of dishes from countries like Ireland, India, Australia, Spain, Greece, Belgium, and so many more. There will also b
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24 July
Disney’s About To Take Another Hit. Company Considers Delaying Remaining 2023 Movie Releases
This year has not been kind to the Walt Disney Studios. Its usual reliable slate of Marvel and Pixar films has fallen flat, and even its movies have failed at the box office. And now, with the actor's and writer's strikes, it seems the year is about to get much worse. Related: Disney Actors Take to Twitter to Share Their Residual Stories and Its Horrifying Fortune is reporting that Disney is looki
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24 July
Johnny Depp vs. Amber Heard Trial Becoming a Documentary
In 2018, Johnny Depp was at the top of his game, a place he had been for years. He was still working closely with Disney on the hit Pirates of the Caribbean franchise. He was also starring as Gellert Grindelwald in the Harry Potter spin-off franchise, Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them. Not only that, but he was the face of Dior Cologne and was one of the stars of the hit film, Murder on the
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24 July
‘Haunted Mansion’ Gets A Second Movie, But What Other Disney Rides Need a Film?
With Haunted Mansion (2023) coming out this week, it's time to take a look at some of the hits and very, very hard misses that Disney has had with making movies from its rides. There is, of course, Pirates of the Caribbean (2003), which inspired and brought about a billion-dollar franchise for Disney. The ride inspired the movie, which in turn, inspired the ride. I like the circular nature of that
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24 July
Zombie Fingers and Tombstone Tarts Coming to Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party!
Every year, Walt Disney World Resort celebrates the spookiest time of the year, and they celebrate big. Each of the four theme parks and Disney Springs offer specialty food and drinks, and decorations can be found in every corner of the Resort. Over at Magic Kingdom Park, Guests can purchase tickets to the popular after-hours event, Mickey's Not-So-Scary Halloween Party. The hard-ticketed event ta
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