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Aug- 2023 -23 August
Disney Legend Dick Van Dyke Reveals New Talent
Few actors are as beloved as Mary Poppins star Dick Van Dyke. The 97-year-old is known for his kind heart, warm smile, and ability to radiate warmth to anyone and everyone he meets. Before starring as Bert in the hit movie musical, Van Dyke had a number of smaller roles, but Mary Poppins shot him to superstardom. Many people will remember him for his classic sitcom, The Dick Van Dyke Show, but his
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23 August
Ambitious Animation Goals Will Force Disney to Step up Its Game
Disney is not untouchable. This is definitely the highlight of what we have learned this year amid an increasingly picky theater audience. Moviegoers are becoming immune to repeated bashes of nostalgia from live-action remakes and want something familiar yet fresh. The Barbie movie has just proven this singlehandedly, but another huge success earlier this year may be a wound that keeps coming back
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23 August
Is Disney World Attendance on the Rise After Low Summer Crowds?
Disney World appears to be experiencing a surge in attendance after the traditional summer vacation season has ended. While the Florida theme park suffered a bit of a downtrend in recent months, wait times seem to be holding or even increasing lately. However, outside of additional crowds, there may be a few more reasons surrounding this, according to park visitors on social media and other unexpe
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23 August
Reedy Creek Firefighter Passionately Defends Perks DeSantis’ Disney Board Called ‘Scheme’
Earlier this week, the Central Florida Tourism Oversight District issued a scathing press release and made a referral to the Florida Inspector General over what it called a “scheme to funnel millions of taxpayers dollars” for use by employees at Walt Disney World. But in an email to those employees, the Board, hand-picked by Florida Governor Ron DeSantis, said that it was doing away wi
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23 August
‘The Lord of the Rings’ Films Are Next Victims of Disney’s Streaming Purge
The world has changed. Much that once was is lost, but everyone is still alive to remember it, and boy, are they mad at Disney. The company has taken a surgical knife to its streaming services this year. Nothing has been safe from possible removal in the name of saving costs. Anything could be on the chopping block if it isn't a glorified hit. Suprisingly, the iconic The Lord of the Rings franchis
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23 August
Famed Disney Lyricist Sir Tim Rice Tackles ‘Snow White’ Controversy, Calls Remakes A ‘Mistake’
It seemed like a good idea when Walt Disney Studios first started live-action remakes of their animated classics. Some of them turned out great, Beauty and the Beast (2017), some of them were just okay, The Lion King (2019), and some were just unnecessary, Peter Pan and Wendy (2023). But now, with a release schedule full of live-action remakes, it appears that Disney has run out of ideas, and the
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22 August
Disney World Airports Battle in Federal Trademark Lawsuit
What's in a name? Well, if you ask the folks at Orlando International Airport, the answer is, a lot. Orlando International Airport is the main airport that Guests travel to when they are headed to Walt Disney World Resort. MCO, as it's known by many, welcomes around 50 million guests to the Sunshine State each year. The airport is just about 17 miles from The Most Magical Place on Earth, and makes
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22 August
Disney Park Shockingly Flooded Day After Hurricane
Hurricane Hilary may have just finished bombarding the southern coast of California, but it seems like no one has let that ruin their Disney vacation plans. While a hurricane striking southern California was surprising, the crowds at Disneyland Resort were even more shocking. Videos on social media showed the vacation destination was absolutely FLOODED with visitors just a single day after Hurrica
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22 August
Esmeralda and Tinker Bell Have Been Cancelled as Disney Princesses: Here’s Why
Disney Fanatics often refer to all Disney heroines as “Disney Princesses” (although the more hardcore Disney Fanatics might be more specific about their labels), but the reality is that not all female Disney protagonists are royal characters. Some characters (like Princess Tiana from the 2009 film The Princess and the Frog) marry into their Disney Princess status. Others are born into
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22 August
Rep For Barbara Walters Calls Attack Accusations “Impossible to Believe”
On December 30, 2022, legendary news journalist and television personality Barbara Walters passed away. Walters was one of the most well-known journalists in the industry and shattered the glass ceiling for many female journalists who came after her. Throughout her storied career, Walters worked as a researcher and then an anchor for networks owned by both ABC and NBC. When she signed a $5 million
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