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Mar- 2023 -22 March
In Fight With DeSantis Over ‘Don’t Say Gay,’ Disney Throws a Punch
Disney seemed to have given up the fight in the ongoing culture war with Florida governor Ron DeSantis. The governor stripped Walt Disney World of its self-governing power, and CEO Bob Iger said Disney would not fight the new governing board. But now, Disney has decided to throw a punch. Walt Disney World announced that it will host a major conference promoting LBGTQ+ rights in the workplace this
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22 March
FIRST LOOK! Brandy and Paolo Montalban Are Cinderella and King Charming!
Twenty-five years ago, Disney shook up the entire game and released a movie that would become a cultural phenomenon — Rodgers and Hammerstein’s Cinderella. The film was lauded for its color-blind casting and starred singer Brandy as Cinderella. Paolo Montalban played Prince Charming, Whoopi Goldberg was the Queen, and Victor Garber played the King. Bernadette Peters was cast as the evil step
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22 March
Orlando Among Top 10 Worst Places to Live for This Reason
Orlando, Florida, may be one of the most visited towns in America due to its position as the gateway to the Walt Disney World Resort and Universal Orlando Resort. But for those with allergies, it is officially one of the worst places to be. It is officially Springtime once again, and that means another round of intense pollen and seasonal allergies for a significant portion of the country. But not
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22 March
Disney Resort Announces New “Gender Neutral” Cast Member Policy
It appears that more “progressive” changes are continuing to be made within the Disney Theme Parks–by Disney's hand or otherwise. While there are six Disney Resorts with Theme Parks established all around the world, The Walt Disney Company only owns a majority stake in three of them: The Disneyland Resort in Anaheim, California, the Walt Disney World Resort outside Orlando, Flori
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22 March
‘Mary Poppins’ Star Suffers Injuries in Car Crash
Police confirmed beloved actor Dick Van Dyke was recently involved in a car crash. The man recognized the world over for his role as Bert in Walt Disney's timeless classic Mary Poppins reportedly suffered minor injuries in a collision near his home in Malibu, California, on the morning of March 15. Police reportedly arrived at the scene to find Van Dyke's silver Lexus had collided with a gate. A s
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22 March
Sources Warn Disney Layoff “Bloodbath” Is Coming in Just Weeks
On February 8, The Walt Disney Company held its quarterly earnings call — the first since Bob Iger returned as CEO. During the call, Iger made the announcement that — in the coming months — the company would be laying off a whopping 7,000 employees. The layoffs come as Disney looks for ways to cut $5.5 billion. The layoffs would unlikely affect Cast Members who work in the theme
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21 March
Pope Francis Shares Views on LGBTQ Issues, Abortion in New Disney Documentary
Disney is certainly not shying away from difficult topics. The Walt Disney Company has had a very interesting year when it comes to handling sensitive and controversial topics. When it comes to the “Don't Say Gay”—the Parental Rights in Education Act—Disney has faced a lot of backlash for the way in which they handled the situation; they've been accused of having a “gay agenda
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21 March
Fans Upset as New Guest Area Is Taken Over by Strollers
On March 19, Guests visiting Disneyland Resort were able to head into Disneyland Park and visit the completely reimagined Mickey’s ToonTown. Mickey’s ToonTown — which is located behind Fantasyland — had been closed for more than a year as Disney Imagineers worked to overhaul the area completely. In addition to laying down new grass, putting in new fountains, and adding interactive wate
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21 March
Controversial Disney Vlogger Admits to Fighting at Disney Event
Nearly one week ago, popular Disneyland Vlogger Justin Scarred shared a disturbing experience that he had at Disneyland Park during a Disneyland After Dark event. According to Scarred, while he was at Disneyland After Dark: Princess Nite, he was confronted by two vloggers that he knew. He said that they accused him of speaking poorly about them, which he denied. Scarred admitted that things got he
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21 March
Disney Creator Earned $267,000 In a Year, Works Less Than Two Hours a Day
Disney creators are some of the most talented individuals there are. They make history and become an inextricable part of the Disney community. Sometimes, however, these individuals' accomplishments surpass that of the Disney fandom, and what they achieve transcends the boundaries the fandom affords them. And this is one such story. A 29-year-old artist has made headlines recently for setting up a
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