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Oct- 2023 -31 October
Disney World “Plagued” By Issues That Cut Park Capacity by 10%
EPCOT, the beloved Walt Disney World Resort theme park, was plagued by ride shutdowns recently, and fans were not happy. While any Disney fan would wholeheartedly agree that going to the Walt Disney World Resort for a Disney vacation is the move, sometimes things don’t go according to plan. Especially in recent years, many developments have come to the fore when it comes to planning and prepping f
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31 October
Is Disney/Pixar Movie About Lionel Messi Really in Production? Here’s the Truth
A movie poster of an upcoming Disney/Pixar film about Lionel Messi is making the rounds, but is it real? Here’s the truth. For the past few months, we’ve seen many posters of rumored films from Disney or Pixar make the rounds online. With the advent of AI, fans have been able to create their own posters of movies they’re excited about and post them for fellow Disney enthusiasts to enjoy. However,
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30 October
Beloved Disney World Icon Passes Away Suddenly
If you have visited Walt Disney World Resort in Orlando, Florida, then you know that the four theme parks are so much more than just rides and food. Each theme park has its own unique shows and performances. At Disney's Animal Kingdom, guests are immersed in both African and Asian culture as they travel through the gorgeous park. Related: Popular Animal Kingdom Experience Quietly Returns One of th
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30 October
Disney Reveals Film That Will Replace ‘Snow White’ Release
Despite the controversy surrounding Disney's live-action remakes, the company is continuing to push forward with more remakes than ever. While some people have issues with all of them, regardless of the story, there are some that face more of an uphill battle than others. One of those remakes is Snow White, which will star Rachel Zegler and Gal Gadot. For months, fans have been demanding that Disn
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30 October
Disney Confirms Closing of Popular Show After One Year
In 2019, Disney opened a brand-new show in Disney California Adventure Park at Disneyland Resort. That show was Tale of the Lion King — a fun and exciting take on the iconic Disney movie. Tale of the Lion King premiered in conjunction with the movie's 25th anniversary. Unfortunately, the show had to close down when the theme parks shut down because of the COVID-19 pandemic. However, Disney b
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30 October
The Sharks Are Circling as Iger Looks for a Way Out
“Keep your friends close and your enemies closer.” It's the quintessential advice from The Godfather. This advice holds true in most walks of life, but none more so than in the business world. You must always know what your competitors are up to and when they may be coming after you. This is a lesson that Disney CEO Bob Iger either forgot or hubris told him to ignore simply. For whatev
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30 October
Family, Friends, and Costars Remember the Late Matthew Perry
On Saturday, October 28, the world was shocked and saddened to learn that Friends star Matthew Perry had died. The beloved star was only 54 years old. According to initial reports, the actor was found in his jacuzzi hot tub, and his assistant called 9-1-1, reporting a cardiac issue and apparent drowning. No cause of death has been determined, but an autopsy is being performed. A toxicology report
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30 October
DeSantis Remained Silent On Neo-Nazis At Disney, Florida’s Only Jewish State Rep Just Made Him Pay
As events in Israel and Gaza began to unfold, Florida Governor Ron DeSantis decided to send planes to the war-torn region to bring Floridians home. According to the Orlando Sentinel, the state has authorized $50 million for the flights to Israel, but of the more than 700 people who have been brought home so far, less than 100 have actually been from Florida. But while Governor DeSantis inserted hi
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30 October
Germany Boycotted Disney in This Way… And It Was Reportedly Disney’s Fault
Germany once boycotted Disney-owned Marvel's Age of Ultron, and it was reportedly because of the Walt Disney Company's greed. The Walt Disney Company has been facing its fair share of criticism and controversy this past year. Since former Disney CEO Bob Chapek was unceremoniously ousted from his position in a move that shocked—but didn't upset—many in November 2022, through the Disney layoffs, to
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30 October
Is ‘The View’ Being Canceled? Here’s the Truth
Latest reports claim that the Whoopi Goldberg starrer chat show, The View, is being canceled, but is it true? For many years now, The View has been an incredibly popular chat show mainstay on ABC. The show has been running for 27 seasons and was created by broadcast journalist Barbara Walters. The show features a panel of women from different walks of life and professions who come together to dis
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