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Jun- 2023 -7 June
Keke Palmer Slams Racist Trolls for Criticizing Ariel: “You Do Know She’s Friends With a Talking Crab”
Even with rave reviews, the live-action remake of The Little Mermaid can’t quite seem to swim away from racial backlash. From the time the trailer sneak peek of the reimagined Disney classic premiered, it inspired wide-eyed young girls who finally saw a princess they could relate to, but it equally lit a fire in fans who didn’t want to see the original red-haired Ariel cast as a black woman. Whil
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7 June
Disney Didn’t Want to be Associated with One of Its Most Underrated Shows
Being associated with the Disney brand comes with its perks; the Mouse House has its hard-earned reputation, after all. But to get to this point, the Walt Disney Company has been conscientious about its image; former Disney stars have spoken out about how strict Disney was with their regimen and requirements. But that's not all that Disney has been careful about. One creator recently revealed that
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7 June
Guest Calls Recent Disney After-Hours Experience “The Worst”
Every year, seniors from around Southern California head to The Happiest Place on Earth to celebrate their high school graduation. Disneyland Resort hosts multiple Grad Nites every year. Disney California Adventure Park shuts down early, and the teens head there for dance parties, celebratory drinks and snacks, and, of course, to ride exciting attractions like Guardians of the Galaxy – Missi
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7 June
What Made Disney React to DeSantis? They Had ‘No Choice’
Let's be honest about something: Disney isn't exactly the longstanding champion of progressive values. For decades, Disney ignored the LGBTQ+ community, but in fairness, so did most American corporations. Only when it became financially beneficial did Disney, and other companies, begin their outreach to those communities. Sure, Walt Disney World in Florida has hosted Gay Days since 1991, but for d
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7 June
Bob Iger Rejected Multiple Ideas For Failed Galactic Starcruiser
In 2017, Disney announced a brand-new Star Wars experience would be coming to Walt Disney World Resort. At the time, details were scarce, but two years later, at the 2019 D23 Expo, the Galactic Starcruiser was revealed. The Galactic Starcruiser would completely immerse Guests in the Star Wars universe. Guests would spend two nights aboard the Starcruiser, only leaving to visit Star Wars: Galaxy's
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7 June
First Look: All-New “Evil” Addition Revealed at Universal Studios
The largest, gibberish-speaking workforce has officially taken over Universal Studios in Orlando. Gru’s rambunctious crew of minions have been hard at work with their mammoth-sized addition to the Despicable Me Minion Mayhem attraction. Sweeping the nation (and the box office) with fan-favorite films like Despicable Me (2010), Despicable Me 2 (2013), Minions (2015), Despicable Me 3 (2017), Yello
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7 June
Forbes Recognizes Disney Cruise Line with Prestigious Award
Disney Cruise Line continues proving it is a behemoth in the cruise industry. You cannot find anything that beats the special Disney magic at sea with your family. Guests are treated with the ultimate vacation experience while on board one of the many vessels, and the company has a ton of recognition to prove it. Recently, Disney Cruise Line was awarded the title of Customer Experience All-Star by
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7 June
Disney Announces All-New Global Travel Destinations, Including the Happiest Place on Earth
Disney’s magic been transporting Guests to German villages, Moroccan Riads, Aztec temples, Parisian bakeries, and English tea gardens within a 1.5-mile radius for decades. With a short walk, Guests have swapped their world travels for space travel around Spaceship Earth. In another corner of Orlando, Disney immerses Guests in interactive safaris with lions, zebras, and giraffes—oh my! While Disney
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7 June
Rumors Float That Disney is Building a Third Park in This Country
Disney Parks all over the world are renowned for the immersive experience they provide to Guests. Whether it's a domestic Disney Resort like Walt Disney World Resort (with Parks like Disneys Hollywood Studios) and Disneyland Resort (with Disneyland Park and Disney California Adventure) in Central Florida and Southern California or any of the international ones like Shanghai Disneyland, Tokyo Disne
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7 June
Disney Park Permanently Removes Guest Perk, Will Test a New Alternative This Summer
In a world rocked by COVID-19, Disney scrambled after its pandemic closure to curtail crowds. To gradually work its way back to pre-pandemic Park attendance, Disney reopened without one of the most crucial perks of a Walt Disney World vacation: the FastPass. With Guests desperately awaiting its return, Disney had to think quickly to deliver a similar experience. On October 21, 2021, the new iterat
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