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Apr- 2023 -14 April
Unlikely New Reedy Creek Board Will Win Legal Fight Against Disney
Back in February, Florida Governor Ron DeSantis signed a bill dissolving the Reedy Creek Improvement District. Dissolving the district stripped Disney of its right to self-govern — something that had been in place since 1967. After that, DeSantis picked a new board to oversee the District. It is called the Central Florida Tourism Oversight Committee. Almost immediately, the new board realize
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14 April
DeSantis’ Reedy Creek Power Grab Investigation Comes Up Empty
Florida's Attorney General, Ashley Moody, has completed her investigation, requested by Governor Ron DeSantis, into Reedy Creek's eleventh-hour deal to keep developmental control in Disney's hands for decades to come. According to her, “no records exist.” First reported back in February and then touted in the media as a personal victory over the Governor several weeks later, the now-ab
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14 April
With So Many Live-Action Remakes, Analysts Wonder ‘Is Disney Out of Ideas?’
Stop me if you've heard this before; Disney is taking your favorite animated film and turning it into a live-action remake. So far, Disney has done it with Beauty and the Beast (2017), Lion King (2019), Pinocchio (2022), Little Mermaid (2023), and just announced this past week, Moana. And this list is only scratching the surface of the number of live-action remakes Disney has made of its animated
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14 April
‘Peter Pan’ Remake Features First Lead Actor With Down Syndrome
A 15-year-old British actor is making a huge impact on Disney filmmaking history in the new Peter Pan remake! Noah Matthews Matofsky is becoming the first actor with Down Syndrome to play a main character and lead role in a Disney movie. Experience #PeterPanAndWendy, Disney’s epic movie event, April 28 only on @DisneyPlus. ✨ pic.twitter.com/aoP6G4CvGw — Walt Disney Studios (@DisneyStudios) A
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14 April
Advocacy Groups Say Florida Poses Risk to “Health, Safety, and Freedom”
In just over one year, Florida has quickly become one of the most controversial states in the country. A six-week abortion ban was just signed into law by Governor Ron DeSantis. The state also passed the Parental Rights in Education bill, which critics feel targets and discriminates against the LGBTQ+ community. Then, there is the huge fight between Governor DeSantis and The Walt Disney Company. T
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14 April
Woman Walks Away Embarrassed by Fiancé After Repeated Proposals at Disney World
A trip to the Disney Parks is an absolute must. Whether you’re heading to the Walt Disney World Resort or the Disneyland Resort, there’s so much on offer for visitors to enjoy. At the Walt Disney World Resort, you can explore amazing theme parks like Magic Kingdom Park or Disney’s Animal Kingdom Theme Park. And if you’re heading to the Disneyland Resort, you can experience the wonder of Disneyland
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14 April
Fan-favorite Disney Show to Close Soon
Going to the Disney Parks is an experience to write home about. Whether that’s going to the Walt Disney World Resort or the Disneyland Resort, there’s much on offer for Guests to enjoy. Be it at a Disney Park like Magic Kingdom Park or Disney’s Animal Kingdom Theme Park at the former or Disneyland Park or Disney California Adventure Park at the latter—each Theme Park has many rides and attractions
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14 April
EPCOT’s Evolution Will ‘Never Be Complete’
For the past few years, EPCOT has been in a constant state of construction. Unlike Magic Kingdom or Hollywood Studios, EPCOT is undergoing a drastic change from the original Park that opened in 1982. Future World is no more, to be replaced by three distinct lands: World Nature, World Discovery, and World Celebration. Executive Creative Director of Walt Disney Imagineering Scott Mallwitz sat down w
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14 April
Best Spots for Remote Work at Disney World According to the Fans
With every truly remote job, there comes a stronger temptation from wanderlust, especially for Disney fans. You can work anywhere, right? So, why not just take work with you to Disney World? Of course, a lot of remote workers are already doing this. But it is not as easy as one might expect. If you do not want to be cooped up in your hotel room all day working, then you need to know where to go ac
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14 April
Disney Faces Demands For Trans Princes and Princesses
During an interview with Times of India, comedian Margaret Cho (who has recently entered the ‘Disney world' via her role as a guidance counselor in the new Disney Channel Original Movie and Disney+ movie Prom Pact) made it clear that Disney can and should, in her opinion, begin to focus on “trans characters” in lead roles. Cho's character in Prom Pact (which is a controversial fi
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