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May- 2023 -4 May
Tower of Terror to Close, No Reopening Date Announced
Going to a Disney Park is one of the most incredible experiences in the world. From taking in the incredible attractions and rides like Space Mountain and Big Thunder Mountain Railroad in Magic Kingdom Park in Walt Disney World Resort, Disneyland Park in Disneyland Resort, Parc Disneyland in Disneyland Paris, to the wonderful delicacies on offer to eat and drink there's a lot to be celebrated abou
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4 May
Is Zendaya Replacing Princess Mia In ‘Princess Diaries 3’?
Spider-Man star and A-list actress Zendaya is a household name these days. The actress and singer, who started out on the Disney Channel show called Shake It Up alongside now-controversial actress Bella Thorne, has only become more and more successful with time (and her swoonworthy offscreen romance with her onscreen boyfriend doesn't hurt, either)! Now, rumors are circulating about Zendaya's poss
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4 May
Disney Shares Special ‘Star Wars’ Day Message
May the Fourth be with you. Once again, we return to the unofficial holiday created purely out of the domination of puns in pop culture. Sounding as close to its anthem, “May The Force be with you,” as possible, May 4th has become officially known as Star Wars Day, giving the fandom's masses an annual day to reflect and celebrate the franchise created by George Lucas. What started as
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3 May
Disney Park Gives Guests Incredible Surprise, But Fans Remain Unimpressed
The Walt Disney World Resort and the Disneyland Resort are incredible places to experience the Disney magic. Any Disney Theme Park at either Disney Resort is filled with amazing entertainment offerings; think rides and attractions like Space Mountain (currently Hyperspace Mountain in Disneyland) and Jungle Cruise, which allow Guests to have that quintessential Disney experience. One of the best pa
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3 May
Disney Announces Latest Attempt to Make “Starcruiser” Profitable
This Star Wars day, Disney fans will have a chance to get a chance to listen in on a special part of the Galactic Starcruiser experience. On May 4, Gaya, known as the “Rockstar Queen of Ryloth,” will be releasing her first album for fans in our galaxy, making yet another Star Wars: Galactic Star Cruiser experience available to more than just the Guests. “To celebrate this rockstar release, w
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3 May
How is this going to end? The possibilities for a DeSantis/Disney Feud Ending
As Disney fans, we only look for the light at the end of the tunnel. When exactly can we expect the feud between the Walt Disney Company and Florida Governor Ron DeSantis to end? The short answer is we have no idea. Realistically, if Disney and the Central Florida Tourism Oversight District follow through with their lawsuits, this could go on for years. And after a verdict is rendered, the losing
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3 May
“Such a Weird Hill to Die On”: Florida House Passes Bill, Continues to Come for Disney Contracts
Another day, another update on the Disney vs. DeSantis case. It seems like the Walt Disney Company’s battle with Florida Governor Ron DeSantis is all anyone can talk about at the moment. The battle that has been drawn out for over a year now has had numerous back-and-forths, with each party constantly swinging back every time it appeared like one of them scored a winning shot. Most recently, Walt
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3 May
Guest Violates Disney Park Rules, Jumps Out of Ride with Family
The Walt Disney World Resort and the Disneyland Resort are two of the most magical places in the world for a Disney vacation. Any Theme Park—be that Magic Kingdom Park or Disney’s Animal Kingdom Theme Park at Walt Disney World, or Disneyland Park and Disney California Adventure Park at Disneyland—at both Disney Resorts is a wonderful place to take in the Disney magic and have the quintessential Di
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3 May
Journalists Roast “Dumb” Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis for Helping Disney’s Lawsuit
March 2022 started a long battle between Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis and the Walt Disney Company. When then Disney CEO Bob Chapek spoke out against the “Don’t Say Gay” bill as referred to by opponents and called the Parental Rights in Education officially, it quickly escalated into what has now been a year-long back-and-forth. After Florida Governor Ron DeSantis dissolved the Reedy Creek Improvement
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3 May
Writers Strike Outside Disney Studios
The Writers Guild of America (WGA) is on strike for the first time in years, and it has the potential to significantly disrupt the projects currently in development at all of the major studios, including Disney. According to Josie Huang, writers were spotted striking outside of Disney's Burbank Studios, demanding changes to their compensation and benefits as new projects, specifically television s
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