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Aug- 2023 -16 August
Disney Officially Settles First Amendment Lawsuit
The Walt Disney Company has had to contend with several first amendment rights cases in recent years. While some have been thrust upon them from outside sources, Disney has argued its own right to free speech in a high-profile cast against Florida Governor Ron DeSantis. Recently, the governor has pushed to end this lawsuit, calling on Disney to move on or the courts to side in his favor. However,
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16 August
‘Disney Wish’ Cruise Ship Educates Children With Exclusive Backstage Access
Disney Cruise Line is helping children channel their inner Moana this summer. While you don't often learn much about maritime professions, the company has recognized that plenty of kids are called by that line where the sky meets the sea. To better educate these aspiring seafarers, Disney has allowed some lucky children exclusive access to parts of the Disney Wish that most Guests will never see,
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15 August
Disney Being Sued After Allegedly Withholding ‘Hundreds of Millions’ in Profits
The Walt Disney Company is going to be headed back to court again. Disney has already lost a First Amendment case at the Supreme Court, and just last month, they were dragged into another First Amendment case over the use of a bag used in Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny (2023). And there are the ongoing lawsuits, plural, with Florida Governor Ron DeSantis and the Central Florida Tourism Over
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15 August
Opening Date Set for New ‘Encanto’ Experience at Disney World
Walt Disney Studios' recent success with Encanto means that the company is reworking its offerings across the theme parks. The movie didn't make waves at the box office, but it found a huge fandom following its release on the Disney+ streaming platform. With Academy Awards wins and chart-topping numbers, it's no wonder Disney has pushed Encanto into the limelight of Magic Kingdom. While Guests wer
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15 August
Disney+ Isn’t Disney’s Only Struggling Streamer
It's been almost four years since The Walt Disney Company launched its streaming platform, Disney+. And for nearly all of those four years, Disney+ has appeared to be nothing but a headache for the studio giant. Many flocked to Disney+ in the months after the streamer's launch, with the pandemic boosting subscriber numbers. Unfortunately, Disney was never able to maintain that initial excitement.
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15 August
Disney Pronoun Pins Stirring Unfounded Mayhem
Walt Disney World Resort and other Disney Parks have utilized wearable pins for a while now to showcase Guest celebrations or important events. However, rumors on social media have been making the rounds that the theme parks would be requiring all Guests to wear a pin with their preferred pronouns when visiting the vacation destination. It didn't take long for the rumor to gain traction from angry
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15 August
Baseless Disney ‘Lot Lizards’ Movie Posters Create Online Buzz
It's hard even to imagine writing about a Disney and Pixar “Lot Lizards” film, but we now find ourselves doing exactly that. Recently, images of this very title have popped up on social media. It is quickly obvious to anyone familiar with the slang term that the Walt Disney Company would NEVER allow such a film to get the green light. Nevertheless, people have searched the internet to
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15 August
Iger Keeps Taking From Fans, Now They Want To Cancel Disney
Since his return, Disney CEO Bob Iger has had a pattern when it comes to earnings calls. He usually gives Disney fans something just before he takes even more away. For a while, it appeared that Iger was our personal Santa Claus. First, he brought back free parking at Walt Disney World Resorts, but that was more about sticking it to his predecessor, CEO Bob Chapek. But later, Iger is also giving u
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15 August
Ron DeSantis Says Parents Have “Lost Some Confidence” in Disney
It's been nearly a year and a half since the relationship between Disney and Florida Governor Ron DeSantis spiraled into utter chaos. The governor, his newly appointed Central Florida Tourism Oversight Board (formerly Reedy Creek), and the Republican-led Florida state legislature have been relentless in their attacks on Disney because the company spoke out against a bill the governor championed. D
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15 August
Disney Cast Member’s Quick Thinking Turns Dress Code Dilemma Into Magic Moment
Walt Disney World in Florida has found itself in a social media trend lately involving its dress code policies. It has become common to see people test the limits to try and go viral or get free stuff. However, one visitor's Disney dress code dilemma actually turned out just fine due to the quick thinking of a talented Cast Member. Dress to Impress Following the dress code policy at Disney World i
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