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Aug- 2023 -30 August
Disney Joins Forces with Other Companies, Wages “Cold War” on AI
The Walt Disney Company has quietly joined a long list of companies that are standing up to AI by blocking Chat GPT. The debate around Artificial Intelligence has raged on since the technology saw a boom with the explosion of Chat GPT towards the end of 2022 and the beginning of 2023. While many have gone back and forth as to whether AI is actually going to be useful or whether it stands to disrup
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30 August
Fans Fed Up, Find Older Disney Content “Offensive” and “Outdated”
Disney fans are tired of seeing the company rehash old content repeatedly and want to see the studio tell new and contemporary stories. Disney seems to be losing favor with its audiences on all ends of the spectrum. Many have complained for a few years now that the company is pandering to woke audiences with its recent decisions, whether that is with the retheming of the ride Splash Mountain to T
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30 August
Disney Gambles BIG in Last Ditch Effort to Salvage Performance in One of its Largest Markets
After facing some major setbacks in the streaming wars in India, Disney is now giving the market a well-placed perk with free cricket on smartphones and tablets. The Walt Disney Company has had its fair share of troubles recently, between the issues with the WGA and SAG-AFTRA strike in Hollywood, and Disney CEO Bob Iger's less-than-savory comments, which have resulted in him getting roasted online
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29 August
Guests Disgusted by Obscene Disney Hotel Prices
When visiting Walt Disney World Resort, guests have nearly 25 amazing hotels to choose from. The hotels each have their own unique themes, and there is a hotel for almost every budget. Plus, guests traveling during certain times of the year can get in on some really great discounts, making their hotel stay an even better bargain. Whether a guest is splurging and staying at a place like Polynesian
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29 August
Disney Slapped With Second Lawsuit For Chapek-Era “Cost-Shifting Scheme”
In February 2020, Bob Iger stepped down as CEO of The Walt Disney Company and Bob Chapek took over the role. To say that things did not go smoothly would be an understatement. Less than three years after taking the job, Chapek was fired “without cause.” Bob Iger came back to take over as CEO once again and was only supposed to stay through 2024, but his contract was recently extended t
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29 August
New Disney World Holiday Event Sold Out Opening Night!
The holiday season is one of the best times to head down to Florida and visit Walt Disney World Resort. The temperature is perfect, you don't have to shovel snow, and the decorations put you in the holiday spirit. But of course, Disney doesn't just decorate for the holidays. They offer specialty food and drinks and host several hard-ticketed events that guests love more and more every year. This y
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29 August
Police Called to Disney Park After Man Pushes Woman to Ground While in Line
Summer is one of the busiest times to visit Walt Disney World Resort. It is also one of the hottest. Add a holiday weekend into the mix, and things can really hit a peak. Between the heat, the crowds, and the long lines, tempers can flare and things can get out of control quickly. That appeared to be the case during a Fourth of July incident at EPCOT. According to a newly released report from the
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29 August
Disney Provides Best Look Yet at Journey of Water Attraction
Walt Disney World has launched some pretty incredible attractions lately. However, the theme park is trying something completely unique this time around. Its Journey of Water experience will open at EPCOT soon, but this is not your traditional ride. Disney is now revealing its best look yet at the upcoming attraction. EPCOT Upgrades This long-anticipated moment has arrived. EPCOT's construction ba
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29 August
‘In Defense of Disney Princesses’ Musical Praises Classic Princesses and Goes Viral
These days, the modern Disney Princesses seem to be all the rage — but how is that supposed to make classic Disney heroines like Cinderella feel? Disney Princesses get to examine that question in an original song and musical number from Pixel Playhouse! In the song (shown below), Disney Princesses like Ariel, Anna, Elsa, Rapunzel, Mulan, and Tiana all unite to comfort Cinderella as she debat
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29 August
Disney’s Gender-Neutral Policy Faces More Backlash After Cast Members Are Spotted Wearing Dresses
Many Disney Fanatics are familiar with the Bibbidi Bobbidi Boutique, which is a Disney establishment that can be found in locations like Disney World's Magic Kingdom and even onboard Disney cruise ships! In the Bibbidi Bobbidi Boutique (which Ariel herself recently paid a visit to), children are given Disney princess or Disney prince makeovers. Divided Disney Fanatics Disney has made some changes
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