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Jun- 2023 -1 June
Judge in Disney/DeSantis Case Recuses Himself
It's been over 15 months since the battle between The Walt Disney Company and Florida Governor Ron DeSantis began. In March 2022, now ex-Disney CEO Bob Chapek spoke out against Florida's Parental Rights in Education Bill. The bill was supported by Governor DeSantis, and he did not like Disney taking a public stance. Chapek speaking out began triggered DeSantis and the Republican state legislature
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1 June
Johnny Depp Shows Up Disney in Latest Move
Disney's saga with Johnny Depp has raged on since his troubles with ex-wife Amber Heard began. Ever since the actress came out accusing her former husband of domestic violence, his reputation took a hit, and Depp lost many of his prized contracts, including his one with Disney for the famous Pirates of the Caribbean series where the actor played the charming and swash-buckling pirate, Captain Jack
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1 June
The Winds Have Changed: Tropical Storm Likely to Hit Florida
Wind's in the east. Mist comin' in. Like something is brewin', about to begin. Okay, so technically, this time, the wind is coming in from the West. But with hurricane season officially beginning in Florida, anything is possible. Summer is the busiest time of the year at Walt Disney World Resort. However, it is also the time of year when rain is almost guaranteed nearly every day. Hurricane season
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1 June
Iconic Disney Attraction Sees Almost 4 HOUR Wait Leading Guests to Share Their Frustration
Going to the Walt Disney World Resort and the Disneyland Resort is a dream vacation for many Disney Fanatics all over the world. From incredible attractions like Cinderella Castle or Sleeping Beauty Castle, Big Thunder Mountain Railroad, and Haunted Mansion at Magic Kingdom Park and Disneyland Park, to shows like “Fantasmic!” at any Disney Theme Park, or the wonderful character dining experiences
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1 June
Fans Bemoan the Return of $100,000+ Disney Experience
One of the most common complaints when it comes to the Disney experience is its pricing. Whether it's going to Walt Disney World Resort, the Disneyland Resort, or even any international Disney Park like Disneyland Paris, one common complaint is how expensive going to a Disney Theme Park can be. Guests have noted and expressed frustration and disappointment with the high cost of Disney Park tickets
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1 June
Redditor Shares a Terrifying Look at a Classic Disney Attraction With the Lights On
Disney Guests know to keep their hands, arms, and legs firmly inside the ride vehicle for one of Walt Disney World's most iconic—and oldest—attractions. Prominently placed in the heart of Walt Disney World's Tomorrowland stands a permanent fixture in Disney fans' hearts. Visible from Disney's Contemporary Resort and recognized worldwide, Space Mountain is a symbolic Disney ride that's been around
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1 June
Twitter Jumps to Defense of Disney Cast Member Who Wore Dress
Over the past few years, Disney has been changing what it means to be a Cast Member. Disney used to have stringent rules about how the Cast Members looked, from how their hair had to look to the jewelry they could wear and what their nails had to look like. However, Disney has realized that not all Cast Members are the same, and the company wants them to be able to express that. Cast Members are n
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1 June
New Location Opens for Annual Passholders at Walt Disney World
2023 saw a revitalization of the Disney Parks after former Disney CEO Bob Chapek’s era. During Chapek’s time as the CEO of the Walt Disney Company, many Disney fans expressed frustration at the rising Park prices without a commensurate increase in the quality of the Disney Park experience. Many fans even went so far as to say they would be boycotting Disney—though part of that came after the Walt
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1 June
Out With the Old, in With the Bayou: Disney Releases New Details on Tiana’s Bayou Adventure
With over 230-minute queues, a dangerous log flume exit, and viles of the attraction's water stowed by Imagineer Tony Baxter, it's safe to say Disneyland's Splash Mountain left a br'ery big impression on its last day at the Park. As of May 31, 2023, the equally controversial and iconic Disneyland Resort attraction shut down for good. Banished for its racist roots from The Song of the South, Disney
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1 June
‘The Little Mermaid’ Actress Fondly Describes Halle Bailey’s Hidden Habit
Jonah Hauer-King (Prince Eric) and Halle Bailey (Ariel) might have on and off-screen chemistry that sparked romance rumors, but a different budding relationship has caught everyone's attention. Typically, an evil sea witch on a mission to steal your voice (and your prince) isn't the best friend candidate. Thankfully, the actress behind Ursula, Melissa McCarthy, has a personality more like a cuttle
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