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Jun- 2023 -14 June
Disney Guests Horrified as Parents Encourage Shocking Scene in Animal Kingdom
While Hidden Mickeys make for a fun scavenger hunt, the gilded 50th Anniversary character statues throughout Walt Disney World are ideal photo ops. To celebrate 50 years of the Most Magical Place on Earth, the Walt Disney World Resort got an “EARidescent” upgrade with 50 golden statues honoring classic Disney characters. Mickey and Minnie, Donald and Daisy, Stitch and Abu are just a few of Magic K
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14 June
29-Year-Old Disney+ Star Dies Tragically After Fatal Fall
South Korean actress and star of the Disney+ K-Pop Drama “Snowdrop,” Park Soo-Ryun, died at 29. Hours before she was set to perform on Jeju, the largest island in South Korea, Park slipped and fell down a large flight of stairs on Sunday, June 11. Doctors tried to resuscitate her, but Park was pronounced brain dead shortly after she was admitted to the hospital. On Twitter, @allkpop shared a tribu
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14 June
Video: ‘Indiana Jones’ Star Says He Would “Get in the First Punch” Against Neo-Nazis
Indiana Jones might be afraid of snakes, but he’s proven that he’s not scared to hit a Nazi with a swift right hook. An archaeologist and historian etched in film history as America’s favorite unlikely hero, Indiana Jones has run from mammoth-sized boulders, escaped aliens in Area 51, and jumped from a massive zeppelin, all in the name of unearthing artifacts. Dreamed up by a dynamic duo, Steven
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14 June
Disney Announces Live-Action ‘Bambi’ Remake, but Dwayne Johnson Did It First
With the live-action remake train full steam ahead, the most beloved fawn is making a live-action appearance in Disney’s newest film: Bambi. Walt Disney Animation Studios dropped hints at a modern adaptation of the 1942 tear-jerking film in 2020, and the official news broke that Bambi’s reimagined story will be told soon. Joining Moana, Lilo & Stitch, and Hercules in a roster of Disney remakes, Ba
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14 June
Governor Caught Mingling At Official Disney Pride Event
Disneyland Resort's first official Disneyland After Dark: Pride Nite event occurred recently in Anaheim, California. Disney addicts have been anticipating this night to celebrate inclusivity and support for the LGBTQ+ community. As thousands of thrilled attendees gathered at the iconic Disney Park, fans noticed a special Guest in the crowd. A certain prominent governor was in attendance and engagi
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13 June
‘Star Wars’ Icon Photobombs Pride Cosplayer at Hollywood Studios
In a galaxy not so far away, the joyous celebration of Pride Month took an unexpected turn at Disney's Hollywood Studios. Chewbacca, the beloved Wookiee from Star Wars, became an unlikely hero in the LGBTQ+ community. The lovable walking carpet was caught photo-bombing and embracing a cosplayer near Smuggler's Run. The incident occurred under the shadow of the Millenium Falcon as she proudly waved
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13 June
Disney Marketing Campaign Spams Fans, Ends in Epic Payoff
Bewildering followers, Disney Parks Twitter recently launched an odd marketing campaign with cryptic tweets featuring latitude and longitude coordinates. The company used its online presence to stream random numbers to everyone on social media. Some fans were engaged, but others saw Disney's marketing strategy as odd. As avid followers eagerly scrambled to decipher the purpose behind these puzzlin
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13 June
‘Freaky Friday’ Star Looks Back on Her Disney Roles
These days, Disney fans seem to associate Lindsay Lohan with two things: her stellar string of Disney movies and romcoms from her childhood, and the upcoming Freaky Friday sequel that will reunite her with Jamie Lee Curtis. Lindsay Lohan, the Unofficial Disney Princess Now, the actress (and mom-to-be) has just appeared in an Allure video to go behind the scenes and talk about some of her favorite
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13 June
TRON Round 2? Another Disney World Attraction Drags On More Than 2000 Days After Initial Announcement
Two thousand, one hundred and fifty-five. That’s how many days it’s been (that’s almost six years) since former Disney CEO Bob Chapek first announced that they would be changing the heart of EPCOT in a massive refurbishment. And today, Disney fans are still waiting for the Mouse House to make good on the announcement and finally share that the EPCOT attraction will soon open. Bob Chapek Announces
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13 June
Auli’i Cravalho Rejoins Disney Family in Brand-New Show
It was announced some time ago that Moana and Rise star Auli'i Cravalho would be lending her talents to Disney once again after her runaway success as a Polynesian Disney princess — and now, Auli'i's third big Disney role (including her brief time as Ariel) is about to make its debut! Goodbye Moana, Hello Hailey! The new Disney Channel animated show called Hailey's On It! just premiered last
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