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May- 2023 -11 May
Lauren Boebert and Marjorie Taylor-Greene Co-Sponsor Legislation Against “Woke” Disney
The GOP is at it again with anti-Disney antics, but it’s not necessarily Florida Governor Ron DeSantis behind it this time. According to LA Times, a new House Bill with six GOP co-sponsors aims to remove a protective measure over Disney’s property. Related: Disney has Special Protection on Mickey Mouse — Lawmakers Want it Gone Introduced by Rep. Troy Nehls, House Resolution 8042 would remove the
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10 May
Disney Announces Sequel to a Beloved Fan-Favorite
Most of the news surrounding the Walt Disney Company has been to do with the Mouse House's current feud with Florida Governor Ron DeSantis, and truly, how could it not be? An issue that began over Disney voicing its disagreement with the “Don't Say Gay” bill (officially called Parental Rights in Education Act) has escalated into lawsuits that both Disney and the new Reedy Creek Improve
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10 May
Fans Want Disney World to “Move to a Better State”
The Walt Disney World Resort and the Disneyland Resort are known to be some of the best places in the world for a magical Disney vacation. Any Disney Theme Park and the attractions at these Disney Resorts—think Haunted Mansion at Disney’s Magic Kingdom Park and Disneyland Park, shows like “Fantasmic!” at Disney’s Hollywood Studios Theme Park, a nighttime spectacular like Disney Enchantment, or lan
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10 May
Reedy Creek had a Fatal Flaw Disney Won’t Talk About
The melodrama between The Walt Disney Company and the State of Florida's government continues on, and neither side is backing down as the battle over the coveted Central Florida special district heads to federal court. Read More: Bob Iger Doubles Down on DeSantis Lawsuit, “Plainly a Matter of Retaliation” During the Q&A session of the Company's Q2 earnings call, Disney CEO Bob Iger reiterated his
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10 May
Disney Announces a Brand-New Way to Watch Disney+
Disney's in the business of making dreams come true, and they're granting the wishes of Disney+, Hulu, and ESPN+ streamers everywhere by the end of the year. Disney+ is home to monumental Disney hits like The Mandalorian, Star Wars: The Bad Batch, and Encanto—but those aren't the only entertainment sources streamers are interested in. While some subscribers have opted for a Disney bundle subscript
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10 May
Disney’s “Pricing Bubble” Means More and More Families Can’t Visit the Parks
Disney’s high prices are certainly not new information; however, their reality is one that is continuing to hit families hard. Going to the Walt Disney World Resort or the Disneyland Resort has been one of the foremost ways of enjoying a family vacation for decades. From the wonderful rides and attractions at Magic Kingdom Park and Disneyland Park, like Space Mountain, Big Thunder Mountain Railroa
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10 May
Iger: Disney to “Rationalize” Less Streaming Content Amid Writers Strike
On Wednesday, May 10, Bob Iger spoke on the state of The Walt Disney Company's streaming business during a Q2 2023 earnings call, and it may not be what the showrunners picketing want to hear. Striking for the first time since 2008, the Writers Guild of America has taken to the streets to fight for changes to their treatment in the streaming business. The glory days of network television featured
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10 May
Bob Iger Doubles Down on DeSantis Lawsuit, “Plainly a Matter of Retaliation”
Just a few weeks ago, Disney did something that they had never done before — they sued Florida Governor Ron DeSantis. Disney has been working hand-in-hand with the Sunshine State for more than 50 years, and things have gone well for the state and the company. However, that mutually beneficial relationship came to a screeching halt just over one year ago when now-fired Disney CEO Bob Chapek s
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10 May
Disney+ Loses MILLIONS of Subscribers
In 2019, just a few months before the COVID-19 pandemic shut the world down, Disney launched its very own streaming platform — Disney+. Disney+ is the ultimate platform for everything Disney, Marvel, LucasFilm, Pixar, and more. Not only can Disney fans fund classic movies like The Sword in the Stone and Cinderella, but they can find a ton of original content. This includes hit shows like The
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10 May
Disney Fulfilled This 10-Year-Old Drummer’s Wish in the Best Way!
Any Disney Park is known as the place where wishes come true. Whether it’s fulfilling a more unconventional wish like this fan shared at the now-retired Splash Mountain (which is currently being rethemed into Tiana’s Bayou Adventure at Walt Disney World Resort in Central Florida, with Disneyland Resort in Southern California soon to follow) or even something as pure as seeing your favorite attract
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