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May- 2023 -19 May
Experts Predict Economic Trouble for Florida with Disney’s Latest Move
Following a period of uncertainty and conflict between the Walt Disney Company and Florida Governor Ron DeSantis, it appears that Disney is following through on its commitment to pull projects and demonstrate in no uncertain terms the economic repercussions on the Sunshine State if the company and its operations at the Central Florida Disney Resort continue to face attacks. Most notably, this was
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19 May
Orange County Mayor Responds to Lake Nona Cancellation
The Lake Nona campus cancellation has made major headlines since its announcement yesterday. After a tumultuous few months of the Walt Disney Company and Florida Governor Ron DeSantis’s back and forth, it seems apparent that Disney is making good on its promise that there will be real economic consequences for the Sunshine State if the company and Disney Resort’s ability to function within it cont
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19 May
Former Disney Star Dishes on her Reputation: “I Wear My Empowerment at All Times. “
Having a Disney past is not always the easiest thing to carry. In the past, Disney stars have spoken out about the difficulties and challenges that come with working for Disney—usually as part of the Disney Channel—and the impact it’s had on them. Stars like Dove Cameron, Selena Gomez, and Demi Lovato have all shared their experiences working with Disney in the past. Selena Gomez has explained the
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19 May
“Couldn’t Think of Anyone Better”: Critics Praise “HYPNOTIZING” Performance from Halle Bailey in ‘Little Mermaid’
The Little Mermaid has been one of the most talked about Disney live-action remakes, even though the film hasn’t officially been released yet. Disney has received much criticism from fans for its “wokeness” in its casting of Black singer-songwriter and actress Halle Bailey in the role of Princess Ariel. The casting decision has come up repeatedly, with various fans and actors coming to Disney’s de
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19 May
Bans Issued, Blood Cleaned Off Pavement After Huge Disney Fight
On May 16, two families decided to head to Walt Disney World Resort’s Magic Kingdom for a day of fun attractions, delicious food, and time together. Little did they know that it would end in punches thrown and blood left for Disney Cast Members to clean up. Unfortunately, that’s what did happen. And the sad thing is, the knock-down-drag-out happened all because of a photo spot in front of the Walt
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19 May
Here’s the Scuttlebutt: Alan Menken Shares Why Songs Did (and Didn’t) Make It to ‘The Little Mermaid’ Soundtrack
“Part of Your World” is the shower-belting Disney song that has been part of our worlds for 34 years, and it's arguably a bigger hit than Frozen's “Let It Go.” Jodie Benson's voice carried us through the last few decades as Ariel and the late Pat Carroll spoke to our poor unfortunate souls with her powerful voice behind Ursula. With classic songs from the original film ceme
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19 May
Disney Princess Reveals Why She’s Forbidden From Returning to Work
These days, many Disney Fanatics already know that Disney character performers must endure a lot of discomforts, both physically and mentally, for very little pay. You don't need ‘dedicated Disney fan' status to notice these Disney employees' hardships, either — all it takes is one look at Winnie the Pooh sweltering in Florida heat, or Belle deftly dodging a man trying to unzip her dre
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18 May
Popular ‘Little Mermaid’ Satire Blatantly Ignores Halle Bailey
These days, you'd be hard-pressed to find a Youtube-fluent millennial who is unfamiliar with the Youtube channel called “How It Should Have Ended.” This longstanding Youtube series is famous for its humorous and spot-on parodies of classic or blockbuster films, ranging from Guardians of the Galaxy movies to the newest Jurassic World. These animated videos often point out enormous plot
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18 May
On the Day DeSantis 2024 Rumors Spread, Disney Kneecaps Him
There are no coincidences in life. Everything happens for a reason. And if we've learned nothing else in the feud between Florida Governor Ron DeSantis and the Walt Disney Company, Disney is always one step ahead of the governor, and Disney is much better at crafting a narrative. Related: Governor DeSantis Responds to Canceled Lake Nona Project Earlier this morning, CBS News reported that Florida
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18 May
Iconic Disney Villain to Get His Own “Villainous” Series
Disney villains are some of the most important characters in Disney films. While not the primary protagonists of the films and series, they play a crucial role in the narratives by challenging the heroes and adding depth to the stories. Lately, Disney has taken to retelling villain stories, giving many of them live-action remakes and working on sharing a different side to their narrative, complica
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