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Jul- 2023 -6 July
Disney Union Announces Cast Member Strike Pause For Summer Months
Disney employs hundreds of thousands of people around the world. Some are those who work in the studios and make Disney's television shows and movies. Others work for companies Disney owns, like Pixar, Marvel, and Lucasfilm. And then there are those tens of thousands of employees who work in Disney theme parks. Those theme park Cast Members give it their all to make sure each Guest has a magical t
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6 July
Dwayne Johnson Gets a Visit From Adorable Disney Icon on Fourth of July
Disney has had a rocky ride lately. Box office film flops, misses in representation, and legal woes with Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis haven’t been on anyone’s bingo cards. Still, Disney has been in the line of fire after decades of unproblematic feedback. One lightning rod of controversy came with promoting Disney’s live-action remake of The Little Mermaid. Halle Bailey stepped into the certified Dis
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6 July
Mold Takes Over Beloved Hollywood Studios Spot
Walt Disney World Resort has always been a step above all other theme Parks. It's not just the rides or the food, it's everything combined into one amazing experience — the rides, the food, the characters, the fireworks, the castle. Walt Disney World is known as The Most Magical Place on Earth, and Cast Members work very hard to live up to that name. Another thing that has always set Disney
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6 July
Oscar-Winning ‘Bohemian Rhapsody’ Star is Disney’s Newest Spy
The Walt Disney Company is an entertainment giant. Over the years, it has acquired numerous entertainment properties that have greatly expanded the Mouse House's portfolio when it comes to types of productions, genres, and styles of projects. With the acquisitions of 20th Century Studios, Lucasfilm, and Marvel, Disney has forayed into superhero movies, action, thrillers, and drama, along with its
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6 July
‘Mulan’ Voice Actress Offers Emotional Tribute Following Tragic Death
The Disney family took a heavy blow recently with the news of the tragic passing of Asian-American actress Coco Lee. Widely recognized as the Mandarin voice actress for heroine Fa Mulan from the animated classic movie, Lee sadly ended her own life after battling depression and mental health for countless years. While many fans expressed shock and sadness, one important person offered her own emoti
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6 July
Disney Channel Show Creator Calls Disney Imagineer During Ride Breakdown
It pays to know people in high places! Ride breakdowns are part and parcel of the Disney experience. Every Disney Guest knows the experience of their favorite Disney Park ride being unavailable, and some even have had the ride breakdown while on it. Breakdowns in any of the Disney Parks are routine and frankly inevitable, especially when a Theme Park gets as many visitors as any of the Disney Park
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6 July
Johnny Depp Considers Returning to Disney
Hope is still alive for seeing Captain Jack Sparrow on the big screen again. It turns out Johnny Depp may return to Disney; a revelation thought dead due to the actor feeling betrayed by the company. A source close to the star has offered new statements from the 60-year-old actor about possibly working with Disney again, and he did not rule it out this time! Does this revelation pave the way for a
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6 July
Disney Announces New Sale Date For Halloween Party Tickets!
On June 29, Disney fans got online extra early to try to get a good spot in the virtual queue to buy tickets to this year's Oogie Boogie Bash at Disney's California Adventure Park. Oogie Boogie Bash replaced Mickey's Halloween Party and premiered in 2019. The party was an immediate hit and has only gotten more popular each year. The virtual waiting room opened around 8:45 a.m., with those in the w
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6 July
International Guests Brutally Judge Countries at EPCOT’s World Showcase
EPCOT's World Showcase recently emerged as a unique platform for international Guests to openly critique the representation offered for their home countries. A social media discussion became the sounding board for their brutally honest assessments, shedding light on each nation's strengths and weaknesses in the iconic Walt Disney World Park. Lets delve into the unfiltered perspectives of these glo
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6 July
Woman Sues Disney for “Permanent Injury” After Monorail Mishap
In 1959, Walt Disney introduced a modern marvel to the world. America's first single-rail transportation system delighted Disney fans when it chugged into Disneyland, and the innovative train moved into Walt Disney World on October 1, 1971. With three lines and six stations at Walt Disney World, the monorail is necessary for navigating the 27,520-acre property. With stops at the Magic Kingdom, Dis
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