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Jul- 2023 -8 July
Not Even Disney World Can Keep Conventions Coming to Florida
The cancellation of several conventions in Florida is sending a message to the tourism industry, with implications reaching even Walt Disney World. A growing list of organizations is scrapping plans to gather at the Orange County Convention Center and other locations in the state. Concerns are now mounting over the economic repercussions caused by the issue. Convention organizers cite Florida's &#
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8 July
Is Disney’s CEO Really Extending His Contract?
CEO Bob Iger is working at the Walt Disney Company after returning from his semi-retirement (a cushy position consulting for Disney as a side hustle), but apparently, the Disney CEO has still not had enough of his second turn as Disney's leader! Iger worked as the CEO of the Walt Disney Company between 2005 and 2020 before stepping down for retirement and seeing Bob Chapek take the Disney helm. Un
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8 July
Against All Odds, Pixar’s ‘Elemental’ Just Did Something Miraculous
Pixar's Elemental is never going to be a success story. However, that doesn't stop it from slowly chugging along at the domestic box office. The latest film in Pixar's long list of original titles hasn't done anything to wow anyone since its release last month, but it did recently break a milestone no one thought possible. Elemental has been fighting an uphill battle, so it deserves a pat on the b
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8 July
Feud With Disney is Starting to Hurt DeSantis’ Hometown
In Florida, everyone seems to have an opinion on the feud between the Walt Disney Company and Florida Governor Ron DeSantis. Despite his numbers nationally, DeSantis is still very popular in the state. A recent poll suggested that Florida might be the only state he could win in the upcoming Republic Primary. But some believe this feud hurts business in Florida and the state's reputation nationwide
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8 July
Character Officially Removed From Fantasyland at Disney World
Those wanting to meet a beloved princess at Fantasyland in the Magic Kingdom only have a moment before she leaves the location forever! Walt Disney World in Florida plans to permanently close down an established meet-and-greet location to make room for a new experience involving more popular characters. On July 9, this princess will be a lot harder to find! Disney Characters in Fantasyland Many di
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8 July
Tired of Disney’s ‘Woke’? Texas Has Something For You
When Disney's feud with Florida Governor Ron DeSantis started, several states vied for the jobs and investment the Walt Disney Company provided to Florida. North and South Carolina made pitches to Disney, hoping to attract them to their state, but Texas was the loudest. But that was mainly from a man who claimed that Disney was coming, only to steal money from his investors. But the idea of Walt D
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8 July
Has the Disney World Bubble Burst?
The Walt Disney World Resort is known to be one of the best places in the world for a Disney vacation. From rides and attractions like Haunted Mansion and Big Thunder Mountain Railroad at Magic Kingdom Park to lands like Pandora at Disney’s Animal Kingdom Theme Park, there is a lot to enjoy and experience while at the Disney Parks. However, fans have recently noted that crowds at the theme parks a
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8 July
Working Against the Clock: Disney CEO Bob Iger Needs to Stay on Past 2024
When Disney CEO Bob Iger came on at the end of 2022 in a surprising move that broke the internet and set the Disney community ablaze, many were completely shocked that former Disney CEO Bob Chapek's then predecessor was coming back to the helm. Bob Chapek had been a particularly unpopular CEO—partly because he'd inherited the company during one of the most challenging periods the world has seen, t
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8 July
Report Claims Final Splash Mountain Scene Will Be “Drastically Altered”Â
Splash Mountain fans have been gutted since the last log flume plunged into the briar patch at Disneyland's Critter Country. Voted the most popular ride at Disney even after its demise, according to MagicGuides, the banished Splash Mountain attraction continues to be erased from the Disney Parks after its tree stump held court for the last 34 years. With relics like the penny press machine gradual
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8 July
‘Deadpool 3’ Confirms Respected Actress Will Reprise Marvel Role After 20-Year Absence
A renowned actress will reprise her early Marvel role in the highly anticipated film Deadpool 3. Her return to the superhero realm after 20 years is a surprising addition that adds significant excitement to an already star-studded cast. Deadpool 3‘s Cast Expansion Deadpool 3 promises an epic Multiverse narrative, with Ryan Reynolds returning as the irreverent and comical anti-hero, Deadpool.
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