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Jul- 2023 -12 July
‘Indiana Jones’ Just Broke a 24-Year-Old Record
Despite a lackluster box office debut, Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny cracked a Walt Disney Co. record. Few artisan film branches maintain a successful run over four decades, and even fewer Hollywood actors remain in the spotlight into their Golden Years. Since Harrison Ford‘s debut as Indy in 1981's Raiders of the Lost Ark alongside Karen Allen as Marion Ravenwood, Alfred Molina as S
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12 July
Ridiculously Rare Character Greets Guests at Disney World
Hunting for rare and elusive characters at Disney theme parks is popular among avid fans. Over the years, the Walt Disney Company has introduced some exceptional character offerings. However, many characters fade into the sunset once their movie hype disappears. While Guests can sometimes get lucky when visiting Walt Disney World for the day, it is especially infrequent at the Florida Resort to fi
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12 July
EXPERTS: Tech Giant Likely to Buy Disney in Next Three Years
Disney is one of the most consistent brands that's existed. Since founder Walt Disney began the company a hundred years ago, audiences could always count on to deliver family-friendly entertainment and a fun theme park experience with a Walt Disney World Resort trip or Disneyland Resort vacation. However, recently, Disney has been struggling. The momentum they've gained over the years is paying of
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12 July
Disney Invests in the “Most Challenging” Global Market, Continues Cutting US Disney+ Content
As the Disney+ library hemorrhages content in the US, the Walt Disney Company is in talks to expand its most successful global streaming audience. Since the Walt Disney Company's second-quarter earnings call, Disney+ has delivered on its promise to cut content from its library. With former executives like Bob Chapek and Christine McCarthy zeroing in on Disney's streaming service to inform Park dec
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12 July
Marvel Superhero Actor Has a Vulnerability, but He Defeated It
Superheroes often possess extraordinary powers, battling villains with unwavering strength and determination. But even the mightiest heroes can have their own personal struggles. One of Marvel's biggest stars recently revealed his kryptonite and shared his experiences defeating it. Tom Holland struggled with alcoholism but has since discussed his hero's journey to conquer the challenge. Tom Hollan
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12 July
Popular Disney Halloween Party Sells Out in 12 HOURS!
When Mr. Oogie Boogie says there's trouble close at hand, you'd better pay attention now, cause I'm the Boogie Man. In 2019, Disney officially got rid of Mickey's Halloween Party at Disneyland Resort, which had been a staple at Disneyland Park since 2005. In its place, Guests were introduced to the Nightmare Before Christmas-themed Oogie Boogie Bash. Instead of taking place at Disneyland Park, Di
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11 July
Guest Accuses Disney Cast Member of Hit-and-Run
Every day, an estimated nearly 200,000 people visit a Walt Disney World theme park. That number goes up if you also count the Guests who visit Disney Springs, or locals who come just to visit a Resort hotel. There are also about 80,000 people who work at Disney World. That many people create a lot of traffic going in and out of the Resort every day. Some people don't drive, so they take Disney tra
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11 July
Disney Writer Condemns Preference for AI Over People Amid Actors’ Strike
Artificial intelligence (AI) and its use in the entertainment industry have become a significant issue in recent negotiations between actors' union SAG-AFTRA and major studios. The negotiations have reached a critical mass, with an actors' strike likely on the horizon. Industry insiders like renowned screenwriter Gary Whitta have used social media to express their concerns. They are trying to shed
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11 July
Former Imagineer Says Disney Parks No Longer ‘Democratic,’ Ruins the Experience
Preparing to go on a Disney vacation can be an experience all by itself. There are, of course, the basics like hotel and Park tickets, but then you have to plan for the extras. Sixty days before your vacation, you must wake up early and plan your restaurant choices. Then at 7 a.m. on the day of your Park visit, there is the planning for your Disney Genie Pluse experiences. Related: Disney's Proble
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11 July
Orlando Airport Twitter Roasts Popular Disney Attraction
For a long time, EPCOT was thought of as the Walt Disney World theme park most suited to adults. That's because when most people thought about what was there, the first thing to come to mind was the World Showcase, which was full of restaurants and shops representing different countries around the globe. EPCOT is still the Park people flock to for its variety of food and drinks. Many of the rides
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