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Mar- 2024 -25 March
Bandit Replaced: ‘Bluey’ Finds New Favorite Dad
Bluey is easily one of the most streamed shows in our modern culture, and the little blue heeler has absolutely enamored audiences of all ages since she first hit our screens. However, Bluey and Bingo aren't the only favorite furry friends in the show. Bluey might take center stage nine times out of ten, but there has been an increasing interest in some of the other cartoon cast members. Both Ludo
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25 March
Disney Toys Deemed Deadly, Pulled From Shelves
Fisher-Price has recalled a set of Disney Little People toys after two pieces were deemed choking hazards. More than 200,000 playsets in the United States and 11,000 in Canada are affected. Related: ‘Toy Story 5’ Needs More Woody, Less Buzz Lightyear This week, the U.S. Consumer Product and Safety Commission announced that the set poses a choking hazard. The Disney100 special edition toys were mar
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25 March
Disney Is Changing Iconic Fantasyland Location in Magic Kingdom
An iconic Walt Disney World Resort location is being changed imminently. Disney World is a hive of changes right now. There is not a week that goes by where something is being refurbished, constructed, altered, or closed. At present, work is still underway on the new CommuniCore Plaza and CommuniCore Hall at EPCOT; the locations will open as part of EPCOT's major regeneration in the World Celebrat
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25 March
Disney Parent Shares Disney World Struggle: “After Spending Thousands…How do I Actually Enjoy it?”
The Walt Disney World Resort is supposed to be “The Most Magical Place On Earth,” where guests can escape their daily lives and visit “The Land of Yesterday, Tomorrow, and Fantasy” at Magic Kingdom, walk around the world–and even leave it–at EPCOT, step into the Star Wars Universe at Disney's Hollywood Studios, and go on a real-life safari at Disney's Animal Kin
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24 March
New Report Suggests Disney is ‘Quietly Killing’ the Live-Action Moana Film
It was just about a year ago that Disney CEO Bob Iger announced that the company was starting work on a live-action version of Moana (2016). The announcement was so big that Iger even brought out Maui himself, Dwayne Johnson, to help stoke the flames and prepare audiences for Disney's latest live-action film. Related: Bob Iger Admits Disney ‘Quietly Killing' Some of Its Films Oh, but what a
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24 March
In First Public Comments Since Firing, Chapek Hints At Disney Being Cash Strapped
It's been nearly 18 months since Disney CEO Bob Chapek was relieved of his duties, only to be replaced as the head of the Walt Disney Company by his predecessor, Bob Iger. Since that time, Bob Chapek has maintained a relatively low profile. However, for the first time since his firing as Disney CEO, Bob Chapek sat down for an interview with CNBC for their documentary on ESPN's digital strategy and
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24 March
The History of Disney’s Space Mountain Accidents
The entertainment giant, The Walt Disney Company, offers the theme park mecca for all things fun, exciting, and magical. With Disney keeping safety as the utmost priority with its numerous attractions, it seems like the iconic Space Mountain attraction is one that often draws “accident” attention. Space Mountain Attractions Space Mountain is an indoor roller coaster located at Disneyla
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24 March
Guest Calls EPCOT Festival a “Festival Of Drunks”
A lot has changed at the Walt Disney World Resort since the Magic Kingdom first opened in 1971. Back then, tickets to get into the new theme park were just $3.50 — with inflation, that would be about $21 by today’s standards. There was also no alcohol served at the park. That’s right, Walt Disney did not want alcohol served at any of the Disney Parks. And, for a long time, Walt’s belief held
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24 March
Disney Implements Resort Guest Rules: What You Need to Know
Walt Disney World Resort has a rule in place that is mandatory for all guests. While visiting “The Most Magical Place on Earth,” Disney World guests are treated to magic and entertainment that simply can't be experienced elsewhere. Whether visiting Magic Kingdom Park, EPCOT, Disney's Hollywood Studios, or Disney's Animal Kingdom Theme Park, you will have a magical time experiencing som
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24 March
Acclaimed Disney Actor Josh Gad Breaks Silence on Bob Iger Controversy
Legendary Disney actor Josh Gad is speaking out ahead of Disney's highly anticipated shareholders meeting. Related: Disney Unknowingly Alerts Guests to Keep Out for Spring Break As attacks continue from Restore the Magic partners Jay Rasulo and Nelson Peltz, Josh Gad, legendary actor, vocalist, and voice actor, is speaking out in support of Bob Iger. Nelson Peltz, founding partner of Trian Partner
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