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Jun- 2023 -9 June
Donald Duck Turns 89! Disney Parks Celebrate With Limited-Time Treats and Performances
Donald Fauntleroy Duck has been quacking up Disney fans for nearly nine decades. The flustered Mickey Mouse Club cartoon character has been squawking alongside the bubbly Mickey Mouse and lovable Goofy in animated films, comic strips, and TV shows throughout Disney history since his first appearance in The Wise Little Hen (1934). With his iconic partner Daisy Duck and his rambunctious nephews, Hue
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9 June
Is Disney Going to Sell Lucasfilm? Here’s the Truth
Over the years, some wild theories have spread across the internet—some more plausible than others—and when it comes to the Walt Disney Company, everyone has something they want to say about the Mouse House and its decisions, actions, and future. In the past, the rumor mills have been hard at work with theories that Disney would remove Cinderella Castle from Magic Kingdom Park, that Disney's Anima
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9 June
Video: Stadium Sings ‘Happy Birthday’ to Johnny Depp on His 60th
If the Pirates of the Caribbean saga taught us anything, Jack Sparrow knows how to make a comeback. Art imitates life, and the recent legal troubles followed by a recent standing ovation would indicate the man behind Sparrow is also unconquerable. Portraying the most iconic Disney character to hit the screen (and the Parks), Jonny Depp has navigated some murky waters over the last year. Accusation
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9 June
Pixar’s ‘Elemental’ Characters Make Their Debut, Meet and Greet Soon?
Walt Disney's next movie has premiered on the red carpet, and so have its two stars! Pixar's Elemental characters, Ember and Wade, have made their costumed debut and look fantastic. The movie doesn't hit theaters until June 16 in the United States. However, you might want to prepare for it to be your child's next obsession. The odds are high that the Walt Disney Company will introduce these two in
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8 June
Disney Slammed For Laying Off Woman Who Saved Pixar
In 1995, Pixar Animation Studios released a film that changed the movie industry. Toy Story was the first completely computer-animated feature-length film. The movie tells the story of a group of toys who come to life when their owner, Andy, leaves the room. The head toy is Woody the Cowboy, as he is Andy's favorite toy. Woody's world is turned upside down when Andy receives a new toy — Buzz
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8 June
LIMITED TIME: ‘Indiana Jones’ Inspired Location Comes to Disney World
Disney is constantly working to bring new and exciting attractions, dining options, and experiences to fans at the Disney theme parks. Disney Imagineers from Walt Disney Imagineering and Cast Members at the Parks work together to bring the best of the Disney experience to Guests, from rethemes and seasonal overlays to new locations for fans to enjoy at the Parks. Today we have more news in that sa
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8 June
Right-Wing Troll Wants to Take Down Disney for Its ‘Wokeness’
Disney is often accused of being “woke.” Anytime Disney promotes diversity or LGBTQ+ inclusion, the accusation pops back up. Social media has allowed anonymous people to take shots at Disney without putting their names on it. But some people don't mind putting their names on it. That now pertains to Dr. Jordan Peterson and a documentary called Unwoke, Inc. The documentary calls into qu
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8 June
Guest Jumps Out of Disney Ride Vehicle, Ignores Cast Members
One of the best parts about visiting Walt Disney World Resort is all the rides and attractions there are to enjoy. Between Disney World's four theme parks — Magic Kingdom, Animal Kingdom, Hollywood Studios, and EPCOT — there are more than 60 fun attractions. There are attractions aimed at younger audiences, like “it's a small world” and Journey Into Imagination With Figment
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8 June
Tiana’s Bayou Adventure Makes its Mark on Walt Disney World
Tiana’s Bayou Adventure continues to make its mark on Walt Disney World. Any Disney Fanatic knows the long saga of Tiana’s Bayou Adventure’s journey to soon becoming a Walt Disney World attraction. From backlash against the ride to petitions to save its predecessor, to asking Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis to #SaveSplashMountain, the controversy surrounding Tiana’s Bayou Adventure is not new. Even befo
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8 June
Girl Left Alone in EPCOT After Getting Dumped, Disney Fans Save Her Trip
Even with a masterfully-planned itinerary, it’s possible for a Walt Disney World vacation to go haywire. From attractions shutting down to tropical thunderstorms raining on your parade to toddler meltdowns, the Most Magical Place On Earth isn’t always perfect. While a missed dining reservation at Space 220 can slow a Disney trip down, drama with your Disney travel group can be completely catastrop
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