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Apr- 2023 -23 April
CEO of Universal Resigns After “Inappropriate Relationship”
On Sunday, April 23, the entertainment industry was shocked to learn that the president of NBCUniversal, Jeff Shell, would be resigning, effective immediately. The resignation came about after an investigation was conducted, and it was determined that Shell had engaged in an “inappropriate relationship”. It was not said who he was involved in the relationship with. Both Shell and Comca
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23 April
Here’s A Rare Chance to Tour Walt Disney’s Home with an Imagineer
Every Disney fan wants the opportunity to walk in the footsteps of Walt Disney. Every time we walk down Main Street, U.S.A., we believe that Walt is there with us, giving us a guided tour. It's part of the magic of Disney: no matter where you go, Disney fans like to believe that Walt Disney is there with them. But now, some lucky Disney fans will get to tour Walt Disney's home with a select Guest
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23 April
Woman Confronts Co-Worker After Offensive Disney Vacation Request
Walt Disney World Resort vacations are often associated with large crowds that mainly consist of families with hordes of small children — hence the Disney Resort's somewhat-negative reputation in the travel industry — but one woman recently faced off against that stereotype in her workplace! According to TikTok user @evmariexo, she was recently asked by her boss to give up her previous
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23 April
Is Disney Punishing ‘National Treasure: Edge of History’ For Being Too “Woke”?
The series that gave avid Nicolas Cage and National Treasure fans hope (after 15 years of waiting for another treasure hunt project from Disney) has unfortunately met its end early on — and some people think that the show's progressive qualities were its downfall. The National Treasure film series was initially a fairly straightforward premise. Nicolas Cage played treasure hunter (or as he w
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23 April
‘Florida’s Being Laughed At.’ The Real Reason DeSantis Can’t Back Down in Fight With Disney
We all just want this to be over with. It's been going on for too long, and now it's becoming absurd. In his very public battle with the Walt Disney Company, Florida Governor Ron DeSantis cannot back down from this particular fight, and it will keep going for a while. When the Reedy Creek Improvement District removed any power from DeSantis' Central Florida Tourism Oversight Board, Disney won the
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23 April
Walt Disney World Changes Parade After Disney Park Fire
While the Disney Parks are undoubtedly places of magic and wonder—the Walt Disney World Resort is called “The Most Magical Place on Earth” and the Disneyland Resort is called “The Happiest Place on Earth” for a real reason—there are things that sometimes go wrong during a Disney vacation. From smaller instances of bad behavior to more tragic happenings of deaths and dangero
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23 April
Pastor Steals Millions to Fund Disney Trips, Now He’s One of the FBI’s Most Wanted
We all know that a trip to Walt Disney World is expensive. It's one of those times when we just close our eyes and add up the money we spent when the trip is over, and the memories are fresh in our heads, making paying that credit card bill easier. There are always things at Disney World that we wish we could do, but there are limits on what we can spend. Most would never consider stealing to get
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23 April
Massive Fire Breaks Out During Fantasmic! As Guests Flee Area
Now is an incredible time to head to Southern California and visit Disneyland Resort. In addition to the dozens of amazing rides and attractions, Disneyland and Disney California Adventure are celebrating the 100th Anniversary of The Walt Disney Company! As part of the celebration, there is limited-time food and merchandise, as well as two new nighttime shows. Wondrous Journeys lights up Main Stre
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22 April
“Disney+ Original” is the New “Straight-to-Video”
They say every generation has its own word or phrase for the same thing. In the case of Disney movies, what was once known as “straight-to-video” movies are now known as “Disney+ Originals.” The connotation means the exact same thing: that whatever movie we are about to watch was not deemed good enough for producers to risk spending the money for a proper theatrical run. An
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22 April
These Disney Spots Have Lost Their “Secret” Status
Once upon a time, Walt Disney World Resort has some pretty cool secret spots only well-educated Guests knew to access. But, like most truly awesome things, the “best-kept secret” becomes known by too many people, and we have to accept that their status evolves to a “not-so-secret spot,” and eventually just becomes one of the best spots to hit. It is time that we do what mus
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