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Jul- 2023 -8 July
‘Indiana Jones’ Director Admits He’s “Not Interested” in Continuing Franchise
On June 30, Disney released the fifth and final film in the Indiana Jones franchise — Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny. The film saw 80-year-old Harrison Ford return one last time to play the iconic, fedora-wearing archaeologist. Dial of Destiny shows Jones venturing across the world as he tries to find an ancient dial that can change the course of history. Of course, nothing is easy, a
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8 July
Iconic Figure Vanishes From Popular Disney Attraction, Upsetting Guests
These days, Disney Fanatics are likely to cover their ears and sing a happy little working song (a la Giselle from Enchanted and Disenchanted) when someone mentions changes that have been made to Disney Parks. Unfortunately, yet another change has been made to a Disney Park attraction recently — and although this Disney experience is further afield than Disneyland Resort or Walt Disney World
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8 July
Man Arrested After Abandoning Child at Disney World, Spitting on Cast Member
Walt Disney World Resort is one of the most — if not the most — popular vacation destinations in the world for families. Disney World's four theme parks are full of rides and attractions that will appeal to adults and kids of all ages. There's also a ton of great food and amazing characters to meet, so it's a wonderful time for everyone. Even though the memories are worth it, it's no s
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8 July
Central Florida Businesses Are Afraid of the Long Term Effects of Disney/DeSantis Feud
Reputation is everything in business. If people believe what you say, they will continue to work with you. But if they don't, any company, no matter how long they have been in business, people will trust them. The same can be said for the business climate in a particular area. If a site is reliably friendly to business, the chances are better a company may want to relocate there. Related: Feud wit
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8 July
Not Even Disney World Can Keep Conventions Coming to Florida
The cancellation of several conventions in Florida is sending a message to the tourism industry, with implications reaching even Walt Disney World. A growing list of organizations is scrapping plans to gather at the Orange County Convention Center and other locations in the state. Concerns are now mounting over the economic repercussions caused by the issue. Convention organizers cite Florida's &#
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8 July
Is Disney’s CEO Really Extending His Contract?
CEO Bob Iger is working at the Walt Disney Company after returning from his semi-retirement (a cushy position consulting for Disney as a side hustle), but apparently, the Disney CEO has still not had enough of his second turn as Disney's leader! Iger worked as the CEO of the Walt Disney Company between 2005 and 2020 before stepping down for retirement and seeing Bob Chapek take the Disney helm. Un
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8 July
Against All Odds, Pixar’s ‘Elemental’ Just Did Something Miraculous
Pixar's Elemental is never going to be a success story. However, that doesn't stop it from slowly chugging along at the domestic box office. The latest film in Pixar's long list of original titles hasn't done anything to wow anyone since its release last month, but it did recently break a milestone no one thought possible. Elemental has been fighting an uphill battle, so it deserves a pat on the b
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8 July
Feud With Disney is Starting to Hurt DeSantis’ Hometown
In Florida, everyone seems to have an opinion on the feud between the Walt Disney Company and Florida Governor Ron DeSantis. Despite his numbers nationally, DeSantis is still very popular in the state. A recent poll suggested that Florida might be the only state he could win in the upcoming Republic Primary. But some believe this feud hurts business in Florida and the state's reputation nationwide
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8 July
Character Officially Removed From Fantasyland at Disney World
Those wanting to meet a beloved princess at Fantasyland in the Magic Kingdom only have a moment before she leaves the location forever! Walt Disney World in Florida plans to permanently close down an established meet-and-greet location to make room for a new experience involving more popular characters. On July 9, this princess will be a lot harder to find! Disney Characters in Fantasyland Many di
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8 July
Tired of Disney’s ‘Woke’? Texas Has Something For You
When Disney's feud with Florida Governor Ron DeSantis started, several states vied for the jobs and investment the Walt Disney Company provided to Florida. North and South Carolina made pitches to Disney, hoping to attract them to their state, but Texas was the loudest. But that was mainly from a man who claimed that Disney was coming, only to steal money from his investors. But the idea of Walt D
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