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Jun- 2023 -20 June
Disney Guests Search for Hilarious “Aubrey Plaza” Twin Cast Member From Iconic Ride
The biggest attraction of one of Disney’s oldest water rides is its dry humor. The world-famous Jungle Cruise is an indisputable fan favorite, debuting in 1955 at Disneyland Park and premiering as a fixture in Magic Kingdom when Walt Disney World opened its gates. Although there are no thrilling drops, turns, or splashes on the boat tour through the world’s most exotic rivers, there are pundreds o
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20 June
Will Tropical Storm Bret Strike Florida as a Hurricane?
The summer months are upon us, meaning potential weather disasters will constantly loom over Florida until late October. Tropical Storm Bret has formed in the Atlantic Ocean, marking this year's first possible threat to the sunshine state. The storm is expected to strengthen into a hurricane as it heads west this week. Will it be putting on its Mickey Ears and heading to Florida? The Cone of Uncer
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20 June
Move Over, Ariel! Critics Go After a New “Woke” Female Character
The controversial outrage over the casting of black actress Halle Bailey in Disney's new live-action The Little Mermaid film has largely subsided online. However, this does not mean the battle over companies going “woke” has ended. In fact, a new female heroine has gained the fury of many conservatives on social media. Like Disney, this “woke” character is causing boycotts
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20 June
Controversial New Disney Attraction Gets a Prominent Update
Disney fanatics have been attempting to sneak a peek behind the construction walls of the former Splash Mountain site ever since the former ride was permanently shut down. Since the “Laughing Place” was gone from Walt Disney World for good on January 23 and shut its doors at Disneyland on May 31, Disney fans have been in suspense about the new attraction taking its place. By the time S
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20 June
Disney ‘Primos’ Pilot Leaked, Angry Critics Demand Immediate Cancellation
Disney's upcoming series Primos can't seem to dig itself out of controversy with the Latino community. Aside from claims of racist stereotypes and tone-deaf city names, the show has seen outrage fester over its grammatically incorrect theme song. Latinos on social media demanded answers but were instead greeted by Myrna Velasco, the voice actor behind the show's main character, basically insulting
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19 June
WATCH: Guest Ignores Rules, Narrowly Avoids Hitting Other Guests
For more than 5 years — 2,089 days to be exact — Disney fans waited for Walt Disney World Resort's newest roller coaster to open. TRON Lightcycle/Run was announced in 2017, with construction to start in 2018. The roller coaster would be an exact replica of the popular attraction that opened in Shanghai Disneyland in 2016. Disney's plan was to have the coaster up and running when Walt D
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19 June
DC Star Calls ‘Star Wars’ Films “Mindless Entertainment”
In 1977, filmmaker George Lucas introduced the world to the Star Wars universe. It was the first time anyone had seen (or heard) a lightsaber. The first time audiences jumped to hyperspace, heard a wookie, and learned what a blaster was. Star Wars changed film as we know it. The films, and the entire universe, have now become a large part of many people's lives. It's been almost 50 years since Sta
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19 June
Twitter Places Disney Ads Next to Neo-Nazi Propaganda
Everyone knows that Florida Governor Ron DeSantis and Elon Musk are having a bit of a bro fest. When he decided to launch his Presidential Campaign, DeSantis did it on Twitter Spaces, which turned into a disaster. And DeSantis has returned the favor, signing two laws that help Musk's businesses. Governor DeSantis made it harder for anyone injured or killed on Musk's Space X to sue him, and just th
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19 June
Video: ‘Cars’ and ‘Haunted Mansion’ Films Come Together in Adorable Crossover
In 2006, an all-new series of films raced into the hearts of Pixar fans. Starring Lightning McQueen and a band of lovable cars teaching him the meaning of true friendship, the movie Cars snagged a permanent parking spot in the Pixar Hall of Fame. Created by John Lasseter, Joe Ranft, and Jorgen Klubien, it wasn’t long before the Cars movie expanded to a franchise, with Cars 2 (2011) and Cars 3 (201
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19 June
DC’s Newest Film Flop Becomes Dwayne Johnson’s Redemption Arc
Riddled with controversy after a premature audience preview, nefarious accusations, and a scene featuring a microwaved baby, The Flash has failed to ignite a DC comeback. Starring Ezra Miller, The Flash tells the story of Barry Allen as he navigates a multiversal error in a time travel journey to save his parents. Primed to be a smash hit at the box office with a $200 million budget and a reported
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