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Jun- 2023 -29 June
More LGBTQ Woes for Disney, Fans Disapprove of Transgender Representation
Representation has been one of the most controversial subjects in the media in recent years. With more communities wanting to see themselves on screen and Hollywood slowly starting to follow through, more voices have been sharing their opinion about whether that representation is appropriate or not. Many trolls online have been negatively affecting movie and TV show reviews, and the Walt Disney Co
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29 June
Disney Brings Johnny Depp’s Captain Jack Sparrow, Elsa and Others Back to Theaters for Milestone Event
The Walt Disney Company has faced a lot of setbacks at the box office this year, but they refuse to give up. In light of the company's 100th anniversary, several of the most popular films from across its long history will be heading back to theaters for a limited time throughout the next few months. While many would expect these offerings to be from all 100 years, Disney's film choices only cover
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29 June
5 Best Resort Pools at Walt Disney World
Dole Whips, churros, and fireworks are certified Disney favorites, but something outside of the Resorts might top the charts as a must-do for Guests. Walt Disney World has established its reputation for meticulous theming in every corner of the property, from its Remy-themed sewers in the France Pavilion to its masterfully hidden Mickeys. One of the unmatched advantages of staying at an onsite Dis
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29 June
Character Meets Getting Too Realistic? Live-Action “Remy” Spotted at Disney Park
Today marks 16 years since the culinary phenomenon in the form of a rodent captured the hearts of Pixar fans everywhere. Remy the Rat was an underdog in the restaurant industry who mastered French cuisine behind the guise of a chef's hat in Ratatouille (2007). Earning $623 million at the box office during its theatrical run, Remy won over more critics than just Anton Ego. The restauranteur rat was
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29 June
Disney’s Dumbo Almost Scored Time Magazine’s “Person of the Year”
Walt Disney's animated classics have profoundly impacted many of us. In fact, this truth is what most likely caused your interest in this article. Certain movies and characters have become iconic, etching their way into our hearts for generations. Among these beloved characters is Disney's adorable flying elephant, Dumbo. Did you know there's a delightful story about this little pachyderm, which i
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29 June
Genie+ Prices Drop One Day After Park-Specific Pricing Announcement
The Walt Disney World Resort and Disneyland Resort are climbing an uphill battle with their line-skipping policies. Many Guests have hoped the paid line-skipping system, Genie+, would be a temporary fix to curtail crowds after the COVID-19 closure. But Guests haven’t gotten their wish—Genie+ appears to be sticking around, and it recently got a controversial update. Since Disney did away with the c
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29 June
Opinions Aside, the Disney Parks are Even More Packed Than Before the COVID-19 Pandemic
For a while now, fans have been less than happy with the Walt Disney Company and the Disney experience they’ve been delivering to Guests at the Parks. The height of this dissatisfaction was during former Disney CEO Bob Chapek’s tenure, and since current Disney CEO Bob Iger has returned to the helm, Disney has been taking steps to ensure that the Disney Park experience returns to the quality it onc
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29 June
“SLAY BUZZ!”: Buzz Lightyear is the Newest LGBTQ+ Ally
Disney’s LGBTQ+ representation is a controversial subject. The Walt Disney Company has received backlash from every side of the spectrum, with those who believe that the LGBTQ representation is bad and inappropriate for audiences, as well as those who believe the company is not doing enough (particularly during the Don't Say Gay controversy in Florida involving Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis when forme
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28 June
Is Disney-Owned Magazine Ending After 135 Years?
On September 26, 1888, the National Geographic Society published the very first issue of what would become one of the most iconic magazines on the planet. That first issue contained no pictures and cost 50 cents. The society said that its aim was to “increase and diffuse geographic knowledge.” The magazine was mainly an academic one, with the articles in that first issue focusing on sc
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28 June
Disney’s Popularity is On the Rise, As DeSantis Stumbles in New Hampshire
If you've ever watched The West Wing, you know that the fictional President of the United States, Jed Bartlett, is from New Hampshire. And if you learned nothing from that show, you know New Hampshire is the home to retail politics. You must shake every hand and kiss every baby in the state to win an election there. Florida Governor Ron DeSantis probably wasn't a huge West Wing fan. Before announc
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