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Jul- 2023 -13 July
TikToker’s Packing Hack Divides Disney Fans
There is a lot that goes into planning a Walt Disney World vacation, and no one will tell you it's simple. Between picking your travel dates, what Disney Resort hotel you will be staying at, where you will be eating, and what kind of Park tickets you want to purchase, it's a lot. But things don't calm down once your Disney World trip is booked. Traveling to Disney World is a big deal, and you want
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13 July
A Magic Kingdom Nighttime Parade Will Likely Never Return to Disney World
For way too long, Disney World's Magic Kingdom has been noticeably devoid of a nighttime parade. In fact, the theme park has never gone this long without one in over 50 years of of entertaining Guests. Amidst the fun of Walt Disney World, a question lingers: Will the allure of a nighttime parade ever grace its streets once more? As fans on social media begin to talk, it's worthwhile to explore the
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13 July
Disney Actors Officially on Strike! What Happens Now?
SAG-AFTRA actors and members have officially joined WAG writers in their strike against major Hollywood studios. Creatives across the entertainment industry are digging their feet in to demand better pay rates, streaming residuals, and working conditions while addressing artificial intelligence’s growing presence in the entertainment industry. Now that the Hollywood strike is officially started, m
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13 July
Scalpers Take Advantage of Disney’s Sold Out Halloween Party
On July 11, thousands of people logged onto the Disneyland Resort website, ready to wait in line to buy their tickets to Oogie Boogie Bash. Oogie Boogie Bash is Disneyland's hard-ticketed Halloween Party that has happened every year since 2019. The Halloween party takes place at Disney California Adventure Park. Guests were excited to finally get their hands on tickets to Oogie Boogie Bash after t
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13 July
Could Disney’s Emmy-Nominated Production Become an EGOT Winner?
Disney's animated classics might feature princesses (and frogs) from different countries and periods, but they all share a common characteristic. Musical numbers written by prolific composers like EGOT Alan Menken and almost-EGOT Lin-Manuel Miranda make classics like The Little Mermaid (1989) and newer hits like Moana (2016) adaptable (and lovable) to multiple audiences. Despite backlash in the me
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13 July
Bob Iger Dragged for Complete Lack of Self-Awareness in SAG-AFTRA Strike Opinion
Disney CEO Bob Iger made a lot of statements during his recent interview on CNBC Squawk Box with David Faber. However, one particular issue is sending waves of face-palms throughout social media. The iconic businessman is now at the mercy of online critics and celebrities who have hilariously started calling him out for his complete lack of self-awareness when giving his opinion on the SAG-AFTRA s
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13 July
“Pricing Is Not an Issue” Disney CEO Shares Explanation for Theme Park’s Dwindling Crowds
After being accused of “missing magic,” driving a “woke” agenda, box office blunders, and an ongoing feud with Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis, the once-retired Disney CEO Bob Iger confirmed an extended stay in his role until 2026. The announcement sent shockwaves through the media, with speculations abound about the Walt Disney Company's perspective on the countless headlines it
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13 July
‘The Challenges Are Greater Than I Anticipated’ Iger Gets Brutally Honest About Disney’s Films
Now that Disney CEO Bob Iger has decided to stay with the company through 2026, he realizes that some work must be done. In an interview with CNBC's Squawk Box, Iger admitted that Disney's recent output of films has been “disappointing,” and there is still work to be done to bring the Walt Disney Studios back to profitability. Disappointing Returns Iger took a brutally honest approach
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13 July
Striking Writers Gain New Ally as Studios Say It Will “Drag on” Until They “Lose Their Houses”
A war is waging in Hollywood, and according to studio executives, the end is nowhere in sight. After the July 12 deadline set by SAG-AFTRA president Fran Drescher passed without resolutions for writers' demands, negotiators for Hollywood's actor's union recommended a strike after a unanimous strike authorization vote. Picket lines might start as early as Thursday, July 13, after over four weeks of
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13 July
Bob Iger Reconsiders Disney’s Future in Television, ABC and ESPN in Jeopardy
Disney CEO Bob Iger isn't wasting any time after confirming that he will stay in his role until the end of 2026. With the Walt Disney Company in a period of uncertain decline, the iconic leader has already made some major shakeups within its business dealings. Amid massive company-wide layoffs, Iger is next considering axing entire subsidiaries he no longer deems core to Disney's brand. Iger has b
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