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Dec- 2023 -1 December
Roaches Climb the Walls In Classic Disney Candy Store
When original Imagineer Walt Disney was planning to open Disneyland Park, he was determined to make it different from any other amusement park in existence. One of the ways to do that was to make Disneyland the cleanest theme park anyone had been to. Disney history even says that guests were given pieces of gum when they entered the park. Then, they were watched to see how far it was before they d
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1 December
‘Deuce Bigalow’ Star Rob Schneider Bashes “Woke” Disney
If there is one thing that conservatives love to go after Disney for, it's the company's “woke” policies and movies. Over the past few years, Disney has made a more concerted effort to make movies that they believe represent the world as it is today. That means that its movies and television shows now feature more diverse characters who do not always conform to what are considered R
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1 December
‘Neither of Us Will Be the Nominee in 2024′ Newsom Smacks DeSantis’ Presidential Hopes But Lets Him Slide on Disney
It was a calculated risk. When Florida Governor Ron DeSantis and California Governor Gavin Newsom that they would debate, it seemed there wasn't much to be gained for either of them. For DeSantis, who is running for the Republican presidential nomination, there was very little to be achieved. It would only confirm what those watching already believed about him if he won. But if he lost, he would f
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1 December
After Amazing Day at Disney World, “Horrendous” Injury Jeopardizes Guest’s Trip
A Disney World guest’s vacation came under jeopardy recently when a flare-up of their old injury threatened to end the holiday early. Going to the Walt Disney World Resort is universally agreed upon to be one of the best ways to enjoy the Disney experience. With myriad rides and attractions, the Central Florida Disney resort is a highly sought-after vacation. From rides and attractions like Jungle
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1 December
Disney Isn’t Worried About City Restrictions, Touts Another Disney Park in Area
Disney Parks chairman Josh D’Amaro recently shared some interesting news about the possibility of Disneyland expanding in California. The Walt Disney World Resort and the Disneyland Resort are universally agreed upon as some of the best places in the world to enjoy a Disney vacation. Either Disney resort is filled with myriad rides and attractions (think like Haunted Mansion or Space Mountain) tha
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1 December
Rumor: Disney Purchases ‘The Sopranos’
As The Walt Disney Company battles a rough year regarding box office performance and streaming failures, a rumor involving the hit series The Sopranos and Disney has emerged. Social media has begun to talk about Disney purchasing The Sopranos IP and is planning multiple projects around it, including a sequel film and several series for Hulu. Let's fact-check this claim. The Sopranos Series While t
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Nov- 2023 -30 November
Disney Increases Security After Shocking Naked Man Incident
In 1955, Walt Disney brought his dreams to life with the opening of Disneyland Park in Anaheim, California. The first-of-its-kind theme park featured five distinct lands, each with its own unique feel and attractions — Adventureland, Fantasyland, Tomorrowland, Frontierland, and Main Street, U.S.A. There are even some attractions that opened with the park that you can still ride today, includ
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30 November
After 32 Seasons, ‘Dancing With the Stars’ Makes History!
For eighteen years, viewers have been tuning in every week to watch celebrities show their ballroom best on the hit ABC show, Dancing with the Stars. Some of the show's most notable contestants include Spider-Man star Zendaya (season 16), Kim Kardashian (season 7), Charlie D'Amelio (season 31 winner), Bindi Irwin (season 21), and Emmitt Smith (season 3). The show takes celebrities — some wit
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30 November
A Billionaire With a “Vendetta” Could Cost Shareholders $50 MILLION
At the beginning of 2023, billionaire Nelson Peltz — the founder of Trian Fund Management — decided that he had enough of the direction Disney was heading in. Trian Fund Management had stock in Disney, but they had always been relatively silent. Well, Peltz didn't want to be silent anymore and launched a proxy fight to try to get a seat on Disney's board of directors. A seat on the boa
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30 November
Musk Might Be Cussing Disney Out, But Bob Iger Couldn’t Care Less
Elon Musk’s recent comments do not help his case and will likely just sour relations with the Mouse House more, especially with the Walt Disney Company needing to distance itself from controversy. Disney has always been an image-conscious company. They have proven this time and again when it comes to how quickly they will cut ties with any actor, singer, or company that behaves in a way that doesn
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