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May- 2023 -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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2 May
Disney Character Flashes Emergency Signal, Rushed Out of Parade
Disney Parades can be some of the most magical experiences families have during their day in the Theme Parks. Guests can see the amazing floats, sing along to a special song or medley, and see all of their favorite characters in one place. Unfortunately, though, not every parade goes as planned. Related: How Apple, Google are Trying to Make Disney Vacations Safer In a video recently shared to TikT
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2 May
Disney vs. DeSantis: How Did the Reedy Creek Improvement District Come to Be?
The Disney vs. DeSantis feud has been long documented and has been overtaking headlines for a long time now. Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis kicked off things by threatening to and then acting on dissolving the Reedy Creek Improvement District board and replacing it with the Central Florida Tourism District board. But Disney pulled an ingenious maneuver with their King Charles clause in the agreement th
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2 May
Abigail Disney Calls Out Hollywood, and Disney, Amid Writers Strike
For 100 years, The Walt Disney Company has been producing some of the greatest content entertainment has ever seen. From Steamboat Willie to Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs, Frozen, Encanto, Cinderella, Beauty and the Beast, and so many more. When people think of classic movies, a lot of them think of Disney movies. None of these films would have been possible without the incredible teams that wor
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2 May
This Disney Fan Stayed in the Secret Cinderella Suite for Free, Here’s How
The Walt Disney World Resort and the Disneyland Resort are two of the most magical places on Earth for a Disney vacation. And the truth is there’s nothing quite like going to a Disney Park. Whether it’s one like Magic Kingdom Park or Disney’s Animal Kingdom Theme Park in Walt Disney World Resort or it’s Disneyland Park and Disney California Adventure Park in Disneyland Resort, Disney fans from all
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2 May
“God Has Raised Us Up for Such a Time As This”: South Carolina Entertainment Company Touted as Disney “Alternative”
The Walt Disney Company has been called out time and again for “moving away from family values” and becoming inappropriate for the audiences they once served because of “pandering to woke audiences.” Many have claimed they will be moving away from Disney, expressing their disappointment with the House of Mouse, although recently, some fans have called these critics out for
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2 May
“Finally Someone Said It”: Disney Hit With Criticisms of Princesses Being Harmful to Young Girls
The Walt Disney Company has been hit with criticisms from every side about its actions. It’s one of the more challenging things about being an ethically central institution. On the one hand, some believe that Disney has “pandered to woke audiences” for too long, and on the other hand, there are those who think that Disney is still not doing enough for representation for a company and giant of its
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2 May
How Apple, Google are Trying to Make Disney Vacations Safer
Since their release, Apple AirTags have shown to have a threatening side, especially in public places like Disney Parks. Stories have been shared across multiple platforms by people, especially young girls discovering they were being tracked after an unknown person attached an Apple AirTag to them. In one case, we at Disney Fanatic shared how a 17-year-old Tennessee girl named Madison found out th
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2 May
‘American Born Chinese’ Author Campaigns For Upgraded Disney Princesses
American Born Chinese (a new Disney+ series, based on the award-winning graphic novel written by Gene Luen Yang) might be showing audiences Disney's newest princesses and heroes when it premieres on May 24 on the streaming service! In a recent interview, the author of the graphic novel made it clear that American Born Chinese characters need to be made just as big a priority as Disney princesses l
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2 May
Disney Begins Taking Guests to Mirabel’s Colombian Homeland
Adventures by Disney trips are typically pretty pricey, but if you're a big Encanto fan, then you might want to save up for this 2024 vacation! The Disney Parks Blog has just announced that “Colombia, the country that inspired the Walt Disney Animation Studios film Encanto, is one of Adventures by Disney’s newest destinations”! Beginning in 2024, guests can enjoy a “family-friend
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