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Jul- 2023 -11 July
Disney Writer Condemns Preference for AI Over People Amid Actors’ Strike
Artificial intelligence (AI) and its use in the entertainment industry have become a significant issue in recent negotiations between actors' union SAG-AFTRA and major studios. The negotiations have reached a critical mass, with an actors' strike likely on the horizon. Industry insiders like renowned screenwriter Gary Whitta have used social media to express their concerns. They are trying to shed
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11 July
Former Imagineer Says Disney Parks No Longer ‘Democratic,’ Ruins the Experience
Preparing to go on a Disney vacation can be an experience all by itself. There are, of course, the basics like hotel and Park tickets, but then you have to plan for the extras. Sixty days before your vacation, you must wake up early and plan your restaurant choices. Then at 7 a.m. on the day of your Park visit, there is the planning for your Disney Genie Pluse experiences. Related: Disney's Proble
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11 July
Orlando Airport Twitter Roasts Popular Disney Attraction
For a long time, EPCOT was thought of as the Walt Disney World theme park most suited to adults. That's because when most people thought about what was there, the first thing to come to mind was the World Showcase, which was full of restaurants and shops representing different countries around the globe. EPCOT is still the Park people flock to for its variety of food and drinks. Many of the rides
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11 July
Haters Listen Up: ‘Elemental’ is Disney’s Biggest Hit Since the Pandemic
Disney hasn't had the easiest year when it comes to its box office earnings. While 2023 started off strong for the Mouse House with Black Panther: Wakanda Forever and Avatar: The Way of Water, the year quickly dipped after, with movies from Walt Disney Pictures and Pixar Animation Studios ostensibly not performing as well. In fact, recently, one analyst did the math, and it came to light that the
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11 July
Florida Favors DeSantis in Feud With Disney
A recent Mainstreet Research survey conducted by Florida Atlantic University has unveiled intriguing results regarding the ongoing feud between Governor Ron DeSantis and the Walt Disney Company. While the dispute originally started around Disney's opposition to a controversial education law, the survey indicates that DeSantis has garnered greater support from Florida residents than the iconic comp
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11 July
Disney’s ‘Haunted Mansion’ Cast Might Ghost Their Own Premiere
Some famous haunts have been making headlines lately. Between the Essence Festival in New Orleans, temporary closures of the fan-favorite Disney attraction, and whispers of a Hatbox Ghost entering the Parks, the Haunted Mansion houses plenty of media attention. As Haunted Mansion closes in on its July 28 theatrical debut, Disney announced some ghoul-ing details about the film’s premiere. Directed
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11 July
Disney Has the Last Laugh! Experts Say DeSantis’s Time is “Limited,” Disney Feud “Not Paying Off”
Much has been said and done about the Disney vs. DeSantis feud. The battle between the mega-corp, the Walt Disney Company, and Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis has made headlines for months, with both sides taking swings at each other, trying to come out on top. Each time we thought one side had gotten the decisive victory, the other would return and hit harder; no one pulled any punches. Related: Troubl
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11 July
Guests Speak Out Against “Wild” Disney Park Policy
In 2020, Disney was tasked with the impossible: keeping crowds at bay. With historically high attendance numbers, top-ranking Parks like Disney’s Magic Kingdom, and an all-new Star Wars attraction to explore, the higher-ups needed to make drastic changes. Disney Genie was introduced, Lightning Lanes were opened, and Park Reservations were up for grabs when Walt Disney World and Disneyland reopened
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11 July
Trouble in the Magic Kingdom: No Need to Worry About DeSantis, Disney Its Own Worst Enemy
The Walt Disney Company has its work cut out for it. It’s been a rough year for the company, between the sudden shift in leadership with former Disney CEO Bob Chapek being ousted from his position and current Disney CEO Bob Iger returning to the helm. This was followed by one of the largest undertakings of restructuring, with massive, 7000-person layoffs sweeping across the company, among all its
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11 July
Timothée Chalamet Shines In New ‘Wonka’ Trailer
In 1971, Paramount Studios brought the Roald Dahl novel, Charlie and the Chocolate Factory, to life with its release of Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory. The movie starred Gene Wilder as the famed candy maker and Peter Ostrum as Charlie. While the movie was not a hit right off the bat, it has since become a cult classic. The draw of Dahl's novel didn't fade and, in 2005, Warner Bros. teamed u
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