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May- 2023 -25 May
Queen of Rock Tina Turner Dead at 83
A stage performer who couldn't imagine “doing both the Park and a performance in one day” shook the stage with Cher, the Gypsy Kings, and Gloria Estefan a the April 1992 opening of Disney's new theme Park: Disneyland Paris. No one expected her vibrant voice and fringe-lined dance moves to collide with a Disney project, but 12-time Grammy winner, Tina Turner, didn't shy away from the M
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25 May
Florida Drops Investigation Into Teacher Who Showed Disney Movie in Class
Less than two weeks ago, the fight between Disney and Governor Ron DeSantis took a new turn. The company and the governor have been at each other's throats for more than a year, but now the fight has affected someone who people may not have expected. It was announced that a Florida teacher was being investigated for showing the new Disney movie Strange World to her fifth-grade class. A parent R
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25 May
Oscar Winners and a 94% Score on Rotten Tomatoes: The New Disney+ Series to Watch
Disney may be chiseling away at Disney Plus’s entertainment library, but one bold story based on an acclaimed novel might compensate for lost content. An enthralling telling of a teen boy swimming upstream in a culture that never felt like home, the new Disney Plus series features Ke Huy Quan and Michelle Yeoh, who enchanted audiences in the Oscar-winning film Everything Everywhere All at Once. Re
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25 May
Disney vs. DeSantis: More CEOs Speak Out in Support of Bob Iger
Disney’s feud with Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis has taken over headlines since it began in March 2022. The back-and-forth first began when the then Walt Disney Company CEO Bob Chapek spoke out against the “Don’t Say Gay” bill, which Florida Governor Ron DeSantis introduced. The disagreement evolved into a long, drawn-out battle, with both parties trying to outdo the other: the King Charles III clause
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24 May
Disney Fans Are Going to Town on DeSantis’ ‘Failure to Launch’
It seemed like the perfect plan. Launch your 2024 Presidential Campaign via Twitter, sitting next to its CEO. Show the world that you don't need the traditional media to get your message out there to the masses. But somewhere between the plan and the execution, things ultimately came off the rails for Florida Governor Ron DeSantis and Twitter. The Twitter Spaces hosted by Elon Musk and starring Go
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24 May
3 Reasons the Disney Vacation Club Is Worth It (and When to Skip the Membership)
You could call it the Mickey Mouse Club, but the membership fee for this one is just a bit pricier. If you've ever taken a Disney vacation, you've probably seen the Disney Vacation Club (DVC) advertised more than the new Little Mermaid movie. With serene images of families basking in the sun, Disney presents a convincing case for their exclusive memberships. It's no secret that Walt Disney World V
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24 May
The 7 Most Iconic Disney Villains That We Love to Loathe
Disney princesses and their sidekicks tend to get all the spotlight in our favorite Disney movies. The triumphant story of Mulan defying the odds, the charming musical stylings of the Caribbean crab Sebastian, and the hilarious plight of Pumba have delivered the songs and quotes that have altered the brain chemistry of Disney fans for decades. But the unsung anti-heroes who anchor the most powerfu
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24 May
Disney Says Feud With DeSantis Has Not Affected Parks Business
It seems like a never-ending battle between The Walt Disney Company and Florida Governor Ron DeSantis. The governor is currently traveling around the country before he announces his candidacy for President. The topic of Disney frequently comes up during his events, and the governor claims victory over one of Florida's largest private employers. For its part, Disney is suing the governor, claiming
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24 May
“You’ve Got to Have Growth”: Original Ariel Defends the New ‘Little Mermaid’
After months of heated discourse about a reimagined classic, The Little Mermaid, we're finally two days away from the film's world premiere on May 26. While the film's star, Halle Bailey, has reeled in some rave reviews from critics and dazzled on blue carpets for exclusive premieres, some critics have slammed the soundtrack released on May 19. Despite breathtaking performances like the freezing 3
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24 May
Josh D’Amaro Says Disney Wants to “Simplify” Park Experience, These Are the 2 BIG Steps They Can Take
Things have changed a lot at Disney theme parks over the past few years. Disney seemed to have things down to a science, but then the pandemic hit. The company was forced to shut down all its theme parks, some for more than a year. When they finally reopened, things were a lot different. While many of the COVID protocols are no longer in place, things are still not the same. Guests are not thrille
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