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May- 2023 -13 May
Should Bob Iger Forget About Disney World?
In the six months that Bob Iger has been CEO of The Walt Disney Company (again), he has had to deal with an ongoing fight with Florida Governor Ron DeSantis. The battle began while Bob Chapek was still in charge of Disney. Chapek spoke out against Florida's Parental Rights in Education Bill, which the governor did not appreciate. Since then, DeSantis has repeatedly targeted Disney with various pie
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13 May
No More Remakes, Just Give Us Cover Albums, Music Videos Instead
Disney's latest live-action remake, The Little Mermaid, has held its premier and is set to hit theaters around the world soon. In the meantime, Disney has continued to release more clips for the upcoming film, specifically the recreated musical numbers. The glorified covers are, indeed, good, but fans continue to criticize its visual differences to the original, specifically for characters like Fl
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13 May
The 5 Most Memorable Disney Movie Moms
Disney Princesses usually shine in our favorite Disney films, but we can't help but fall in love with the characters shaping them. Whether animated classics or modernized CGI hits, most Disney movies set the stage with complex family dynamics that keep us invested in our beloved Disney characters. With Mother's Day upon us, there's no time like the present to acknowledge some of Disney's most icon
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13 May
FIRST LOOK: Disney Reveals Madame Leota In New Live-Action ‘Haunted Mansion’
All the way back in 2010, Disney announced that it would be making another live-action film based on its classic attraction, the Haunted Mansion. Originally, legendary filmmaker Guillermo Del Torro was brought on to direct the film and write the script. Del Torro did complete a script, but it was deemed too scary for the audience Disney wanted to target. So, the untitled Haunted Mansion project sa
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13 May
“Take It Off the List”: Twitter Protests a Disney-Pixar Film Named a Top Sequel
In the words of Mr. Incredible, “No matter how many times you save the world, it always manages to get back in jeopardy again. Sometimes I just want it to stay saved!” Based on a viral Twitter thread, it would appear devoted fans of The Incredibles wanted the original to stay untouched by a sequel. A tweet by @Reza_shuaib went viral on Thursday sharing a carousel of sequels considered “even be
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12 May
Photos: Take a Look “Backstage” at Magic Kingdom
At the time of this article's publication, there is not much news coming out of the Walt Disney World Resort Theme Parks. So, let's take a moment to appreciate some of the less popular areas of the Theme Parks “Back Stage.” Theme Park Insider @bioreconstruct took to the skies above the Magic Kingdom Park in Central Florida and gave a look at the areas of operation usually off limits to
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12 May
Gov. DeSantis Wanted the State to Control Disney World Attractions, It’s Not Going to Happen
As many people are most likely aware, The Walt Disney Company is currently embroiled in a heated battle with Florida Governor Ron DeSantis. The trouble began when Disney spoke out against Florida's controversial Parental Rights in Education Bill. It has devolved into Disney suing Governor DeSantis, Disney suing the new board overseeing Reedy Creek, and the board countersuing Disney. The Governor h
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12 May
‘The Little Mermaid’ Star to Perform During Disney Night on ‘American Idol’
Worlds will collide this Sunday on American Idol when Disney performances take the Idol stage. Reporting live from the “World of Color” at the Pixar Pier in the Disneyland Resort, Ryan Seacrest and Mickey Mouse are kicking off a night filled with friendly competition as five American Idol contestants fight for the top spot. Judges Luke Bryan, Katy Perry, and Lionel Richie are star-stud
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12 May
Popular Disney Parade Suddenly Canceled After Cast Members Strike
There are a lot of amazing things to experience when you visit a Disney theme park, from great food, fun attractions, and exclusive merchandise. However, one of the best things about a Disney Park isn't the food, the rides, the characters, or the merch. No, one of the best things about Disney is the parades and nighttime spectaculars. Guests visiting Disneyland Resort can experience the Magic Happ
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12 May
Everything We Know About Changes to Disney+
A lot of changes were announced for Disney+ and Hulu this week during The Walt Disney Company's Q2 earnings call. Here is a breakdown of the key changes that are about to move forward. Disney+ and Hulu will Become One App Similar to the operations of Disney+ Hotstar in foreign markets, Disney CEO Bob Iger announced that Disney+ and Hulu will be combined into one app. This will be to provide
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