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Nov- 2023 -1 November
Former ABC News Anchors Get New Gig After Affair Got Them Fired
In late 2022, two ABC News anchors found themselves making headlines instead of reporting on them. Amy Robach and TJ Holmes — co-anchors of GMA3: What You Need to Know — were discovered to be in a relationship. The problem? Everyone thought they were both married. The anchors confirmed their relationship, but said they had not started dating until they had ended their relationships wit
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1 November
Disney Officially Buying Complete Control of Hulu
After months of back-and-forth and speculation, Disney Fanatic can report that Disney will officially be purchasing complete control of Hulu. Disney will reportedly have to shell out a minimum of $8.6 billion for the sale. Disney currently owns 67% of the massive streaming service, with the other 33% being owned by Comcast. According to The Hollywood Reporter, on December 1, Disney will be expecte
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1 November
‘Schitt’s Creek’ Star in Hot Water Over “Depraved” Johnny Depp Costume
*Trigger Warning: This article contains allegations of sexual assault For six weeks earlier this year, the world watched as Pirates of the Caribbean star Johnny Depp went to battle with his ex-wife, Amber Heard, in a Virginia courtroom. Depp was suing the Aquaman actress for $50 million for defamation. In a 2018 Washington Post OpEd, Heard had called herself a victim of domestic violence. While sh
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1 November
“Awful” Husband SLAMMED for Jealousy About Wife’s Disney World Trip
A husband was called out by Disney fans for his jealous and “awful” behavior regarding his wife’s upcoming Disney World vacation. Going to the Walt Disney World Resort is known to be one of the most magical experiences you can have, particularly if you’re a Disney fan. However, while this is the case, in recent years, a Disney vacation has become notably expensive. Many have expressed their frustr
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Oct- 2023 -31 October
DeSantis’ Disney Board Forced to Cancel Contract After Possible Ethics Violations
On February 27, 2023, Florida Governor Ron DeSantis officially dismantled the Reedy Creek Improvement District — the board oversaw Walt Disney World Resort. He placed it with his own hand-picked board, none of whom had any experience in the theme park industry. The move was a controversial one and even landed the governor in hot water when Walt Disney World officially filed a lawsuit agains
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31 October
ABC Star Dead at 50 After Suffering “Cardiac Event”
For sixty years, fans have been tuning in every weekday to watch the dramatic lives of the residents of Port Charles, New York, in the hit ABC soap opera, General Hospital. While so many soap operas are seeing dwindling audiences and cancellations, General Hospital has remained strong. It is ABC's only remaining soap opera after both All My Children and One Life to Live were canceled in 2011. Sadl
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31 October
Annual Passholder Goes on Rant About Disney Park Rules, “WTF Am I Paying For?”
If you've been to Walt Disney World or Disneyland Resort in the past few years, then you know that things are not the same as they were before the COVID-19 pandemic. While the parks no longer require social distancing or masks at all times, guests are still required to make reservations at a chosen theme park. Guests also have restrictions on Park Hopping — they can't Park Hop until 11 a.m.
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31 October
Disney Warns If DeSantis Wins, This Could Happen To You In a ‘Constitutional Mutiny’
The problem with the slippery slope defense is that it's, well…a slippery slope. If A happens, then rest assured that B will happen. But realistically, how does anyone know for sure that B will ever happen? But the Walt Disney Company made a good point in a briefing that came out earlier this week. If Florida Governor Ron DeSantis can retaliate against Disney for speaking out against Florida
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31 October
Most Iconic Scene From ‘Hocus Pocus’ Was Completely Improvised!
In 1992, Disney released what would become one of its most popular Halloween movies of all time. Hocus Pocus was not a hit when it was initially released — most likely because it came out in the summer — but now, people can't get enough. Hocus Pocus has become so popular that, in 2022, Disney released the highly anticipated sequel, Hocus Pocus 2. And there is even a Hocus Pocus 3 in th
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31 October
“Loud Bang Explosion” Forces Disney Monorail Evacuation
The Walt Disney World Resort monorail is one of the most iconic elements of the theme park resort. Aside from the Cinderella Castle and other theme park weenies, it is one of the most recognizable elements that scream “Disney.” It connects guests staying at the Contemporary Resort, The Grand Floridian, and the Polynesian Resort to the Magic Kingdom and the Ticket and Transportation Cen
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