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Aug- 2023 -22 August
Disney Announces New ‘Frozen’ Project!
Disney has announced a new Frozen podcast in celebration of the 10th anniversary of the beloved, fan-favorite movie, which was released in 2013. Ten years ago, Disney fans all around the world were treated to what would become one of the most beloved franchises of all time with the release of Frozen in 2013. The film tells the story of Princess Anna and Princess Elsa. As written by Box Office Mojo
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22 August
Head of DeSantis’ Disney Board Resigns From Ethics Commission Amid Ethics Scandal
In February 2023, Florida Governor Ron DeSantis officially dissolved the Reedy Creek Improvement District. The district was run by people appointed by Disney and allowed Disney to self-govern. The dissolution came after a year-long fight between Governor DeSantis and The Walt Disney Company. DeSantis then hand-picked a new board to run the district. It was called the Central Florida Tourism Oversi
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22 August
Travel Expert Passionately Defends Disney’s Value Resorts
If you ask a Walt Disney World Resort guest (especially a repeat guest) about their favorite Disney resorts, you're likely to receive a wide variety of responses. Some luxury-loving Disney Fanatics will sing the praises of luxe options like the Grand Floridian or rustic-yet-glamorous options like the Animal Kingdom Lodge; others will insist that something with a tropical vibe, like the Polynesian
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22 August
Renowned Disney Animator Creates ‘Moana’ Art to Help Maui
The wildfires in Maui have ravaged homes, taken people's lives, and done shockingly tragic damage to an incredible landscape in Lahaina. Many famous Hawaii natives (like Moana star Auli'i Cravalho) have already shared some ways to help the people of Maui as they try to recover and as they mourn their home — but now Disney has brought another way to provide support into the mix! Only 200 Copi
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22 August
Disney Cast Member Reportedly Fired for Following Company Policy in a “Witch Hunt”
A former Disney cast member from Disney's Parisian park was reportedly fired for refusing to put whipped cream and Nutella on a guest's waffles. Stories about cast members at the Disney Parks being treated badly are unfortunately as old as time, whether it's at Central Florida's Walt Disney World Resort or Southern California's Disneyland Resort. Cast members have come forward before about guests
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22 August
Disney Tries One Last Attempt to Improve ‘Little Mermaid’ Box Office Success
In what looks like a bit of a desperate move, Disney is taking one last plunge into the sea of theaters with a sing-along edition of its live-action adaptation of The Little Mermaid. Scheduled for release in select theaters across the United States on August 25th, this re-release comes as an unexpected twist in the tale of a film that, despite being a commercial success, has failed to make waves a
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22 August
Embrace the Dark Arts This Fall in New Offering at Universal Orlando
This fall, something absolutely sinister is going down in the dark alleyways of Universal Orlando Resort's Wizarding World of Harry Potter. The popular theme park destination announced today that a completely new and immersive experience is coming to Diagon Alley on select dates from September 1 through November 4. In what feels like a cue taken from the presence of Stormtroopers at Disney World's
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21 August
Drunk Woman Arrested as Disney Parks Evacuated Ahead of Hurricane
When people visit Disneyland Resort in Anaheim, California, they typically expect the weather to be warm and sunny. Which is what it is about ninety percent of the time. It rains occasionally and can get very chilly during the winter when the sun goes down. But overall, light and airy clothes and sunblock are almost guaranteed to be needed. Recently, though, The Happiest Place on Earth experienced
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21 August
Fans Called Out on Hypocrisy Over Rachel Zegler’s ‘Snow White’ Comments
Nearly seven years ago, Disney announced that they were in the early stages of a live-action remake of Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs. Five years later, West Side Story star Rachel Zegler was cast as the titular princess. Almost immediately after Zegler's casting was announced, people had problems. They did not like Disney's choice, as Zegler is part Polish and part Colombian. The actress did not
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21 August
New ‘Moana’ Water Attraction to Include Dry Path!
Back in 2019, at the D23 Expo in Anaheim, California, Disney announced that a new Moana-themed attraction would be coming to EPCOT. The attraction would be called Journey of Water, and it would allow guests to interact with water and learn about its global cycle. It was the perfect attraction for EPCOT, which has always been a park aimed at teaching guests new, exciting things. The new attraction
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