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Jun- 2023 -8 June
Tiana’s Bayou Adventure Makes its Mark on Walt Disney World
Tiana’s Bayou Adventure continues to make its mark on Walt Disney World. Any Disney Fanatic knows the long saga of Tiana’s Bayou Adventure’s journey to soon becoming a Walt Disney World attraction. From backlash against the ride to petitions to save its predecessor, to asking Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis to #SaveSplashMountain, the controversy surrounding Tiana’s Bayou Adventure is not new. Even befo
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8 June
Girl Left Alone in EPCOT After Getting Dumped, Disney Fans Save Her Trip
Even with a masterfully-planned itinerary, it’s possible for a Walt Disney World vacation to go haywire. From attractions shutting down to tropical thunderstorms raining on your parade to toddler meltdowns, the Most Magical Place On Earth isn’t always perfect. While a missed dining reservation at Space 220 can slow a Disney trip down, drama with your Disney travel group can be completely catastrop
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8 June
For Apple’s Vision Pro to be a Success, They Must Buy Disney
Disney CEO Bob Iger and Apple founder Steve Jobs had a long-standing relationship. Iger and Jobs negotiated Disney's purchase of Pixar, which allowed the animation studio to maintain its autonomy. Iger also knew before anyone else that Jobs' cancer had returned. It was a secret that he kept until the day Jobs died. And Iger, who took the stage this week along with current Apple CEO Tim Cook to int
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8 June
Backlash Against ‘The Little Mermaid’ from Overseas Exposes Hollywood’s Dependency
Global markets are some of the most important ones for Hollywood, especially for the Walt Disney Company. Catering to those markets is something Hollywood studios have been working on for a while now, and none more than Disney. Take the example of China, Disney’s relationship with China and Disney CEO Bob Iger’s relationship with the CCP is one of the driving factors behind the Walt Disney Company
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8 June
‘The Little Mermaid’ Remake Officially Surpasses the Original 1989 Animated Film
On November 17, 1989, Walt Disney Pictures released a little mermaid into wild, uncharted waters, and Disney fans welcomed her with open arms. Directed by John Musker and Ron Clements with an original score by Alan Menken and the ethereal vocals of Jodi Benson as Ariel, The Little Mermaid made back five times its $40 million budget with a lifetime box office gross of $211 million. Although The
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8 June
“Entitled” Sister-in-Law Gets Dragged by the Internet for Complaining About a Free Disney Trip
There's no telling what lengths Disney fans would go to score a free Disney trip. While the economy flounders in the wake of COVID-19, times are tough for many Americans, and a Disney Vacation isn't the cheapest trip you can take. Staying on Disney property at a Disney Resort exponentially improves the Disney Park experience, with access to extra Park hours, Disney's Boardwalk, and Disney Springs
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8 June
Lightning Lane Chaos Causes Major Disney Ride Delay
If you are looking to head to a theme park this summer, you might want to plan your time carefully. A popular ride at a Disney Park has had some Lightning Lane chaos causing its line to stretch to incredible lengths lately. While this is likely due to high Guest attendance at the moment, there are some additional things you should know as to why fast lanes have high wait times now. What is Causing
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8 June
Disney Officially Announces Date for New Pixar Show Coming to the Park Featuring ‘Coco’ and More
The Walt Disney Company has 100 years of magic under its belt, and its subsidiary, Pixar, has been cranking out iconic animated films since 1995. Personifying inanimate objects, emotions, ghosts, and more, Pixar has cut to the core of our souls while mystifying us with high-tech animations. With the hit show “Finding Nemo: The Big Blue… and Beyond!” as an Animal Kingdom staple, it’s clear th
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8 June
ANOTHER Disney World Cast Member Arrested in Child Porn Sting
Walt Disney World Resort is known as The Most Magical Place on Earth. Each year, millions of people visit Disney World, ready to make memories that will last a lifetime. Disney World is one of the most popular vacation destinations in the world — especially for families with children. What makes Disney so wonderful is that it is a place where people can feel safe. It is still in the real wor
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7 June
“I Don’t Consent to any Part of This”: Outlet Claims Bob Iger Wants to “Remake” ‘TRON: Legacy’ Star Jeff Bridges
The Walt Disney Company has been known to be pretty stringent about its image. Many former Disney stars have spoken out time and again about their time with the Mouse House and their experience on the Disney Channel, explaining how their time with Disney had impacted their mental health and even their careers. However, recently, one surprising article was making the rounds, and it's one that took
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