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Jul- 2023 -4 July
Disney Powerless to Stop DeSantis from Carelessly Smearing Its Reputation
With the Supreme Court's recent ruling favoring free speech over gay rights, the topic fueling a war in Florida is still extremely polarized. The Walt Disney Company has told many stories about overcoming the odds, but its reality has been slightly different lately. Florida Governor Ron DeSantis has been completely tarnishing the company's reputation at every chance, telling supporters that it is
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4 July
Disney Owned Pixar, Disney Animation, And A Third Animation Division That Never Made a Movie
In the 1990s, Disney Animation Studios was on top of the world. They released hit after hit, including some of the most iconic Disney films ever: Beauty and the Beast (1991), Aladdin (1992), and Lion King (1994). But in 1995, Pixar Studios released Toy Story and changed the game. When Disney faced an adversary, they did what they usually do: buy it, which came later. Pixar and Disney had a coopera
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4 July
Small Town, Big Dreams: Unlikely Actress Cast in All-new Disney+ Movie
A dream is a wish your heart makes, and Disney is a hub for making wishes come true. From an unexpected upgrade from a Cast Member to an unknown actress cast in a big-budget film, Disney practices what it preaches when it comes to making dreams a reality. Disney even offers the Disney Dreamers Academy to teens aspiring to become filmmakers like Walt Disney. Two students from the program were invit
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4 July
Indiana Jones’ Insane Budget Makes Box Office Disaster Worse for Disney
The last outing for Harrison Ford as Indiana Jones is an expensive endeavor for the Walt Disney Company. The summer blockbuster has been placed among the most expensive movies ever made, but its box office showing has fallen short. Lucasfilm is facing another disaster, with the film failing to do anything impressive in its opening weekend. Furthermore, it turns out the budget for Indiana Jones and
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4 July
Guests Call for an End to Disney Park “Punishment”
Once you set foot on Main Street, it's hard for anything to rain on your Disney parade. Even rainstorms have a hard time dampening the Disney experience for die-hard Guests who know how to navigate the Parks in all kinds of weather. The anticipation of a Walt Disney World or Disneyland vacation is enough to turn a bad day at the office around, and a meticulously-planned itinerary is easy to pull o
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3 July
Fans Call for the Return of Long-Lost Videos That Reminded Them of the Disney Magic
Disney Parks seem to change weekly, even daily, and planning a vacation to Walt Disney World or Disneyland takes research, no matter how seasoned you are as a Disney Guest. To stay on top of Disney happenings, fans turn to popular vloggers on social media who attend the Parks regularly. Not to mention vloggers’ constant presence in the Parks has been met with backlash from die-hard Disney fans. Wh
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3 July
Disney Announces Haunted Mansion Closing Date
If you have visited Walt Disney World Resort more than once, then you may have noticed that, no matter when you visit, the rides are always the same. This is because Disney wants everyone who visits Disney World to experience the rides as they are meant to be. That means that, no matter the time, of year, attractions will not vary. The only time that Disney World changed this up was when they intr
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3 July
John Stamos Shows Off His Incredible Vintage Disney Collection
Dedicated Disney Fanatics are well aware of the fact that some Disney celebrities have maintained a love for Disney or Pixar films or characters well after their time working on said films — ranging from Lightyear star Chris Evans to Barbie star Ryan Gosling — but Full House star John Stamos just might be one of the most devoutly-Disney-loving celebrities out there! Once a Disney Actor
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3 July
Disney Stock Downgraded as Company Struggles Hit Wall Street
For three years, The Walt Disney Company struggled under the new leadership of Bob Chapek. During Chapek's tenure, the theme parks were forced to close due to COVID, which hit the company hard. However, things did not get better for Chapek once the Parks reopened. Disney continued to struggle as fans became angry over skyrocketing prices and declining quality. Chapek's poor leadership wasn't only
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3 July
Disney Parks Officially Enforce Stroller Ban
Making memories with little ones at Disney Parks is an experience nearly every parent dreams of. Meeting favorite Disney characters like Mickey Mouse, taking a bite of a Dole Whip, and grinning while riding famous attractions like Soarin’ are just the beginning when it comes to making magical Disney moments happen. While kiddos will never stop finding the magic in Disney’s Parks, it’s no secret th
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