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Jun- 2023 -6 June
Disney Park Lures Locals with HUGE Resident Discount this Summer
Are you a Southern California resident looking to spend a few days this summer at the Disneyland Resort without breaking the bank? Disneyland California has got you covered by announcing the return of its summer Disneyland California resident discount ticket offer for 2023. While the theme park is notorious for consistently raising its pricing over the years, you might be shocked to find that Disn
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6 June
Racism Tanks Disney’s Newest Live-Action Movie
On May 26, Disney released its newest live-action remake, The Little Mermaid. The film starred Melissa McCarthy as Ursula, Javier Bardem as King Triton, Daveed Diggs as Sebastian, Jacob Tremblay as Flounder, Awkwafina as Scuttle, and Jonah Hauer-King as Prince Eric. The title role was given to young actress and singer Halle Bailey. Bailey's casting made major headlines when it was announced, since
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6 June
Disney Imagineers Share First Look at New ‘Frozen’ Attraction With Superior Animatronics
They’re letting us in—on Disney’s first-ever Frozen-themed land opening its gates in November. While Frozen made itself at home where Maelstrom hailed in the Norway Pavilion at EPCOT’s World Showcase, Walt Disney World and Disneyland only have a few snowflakes compared to the winter wonderland overtaking Disneyland Hong Kong later this year called Arendelle: The World of Frozen. Stateside Disney G
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6 June
Marvel Superhero or Mermaid? The Insane Workouts Halle Bailey Did to Perfect Her Iconic Hair Flip
By now, The Little Mermaid star’s back might hurt from carrying the box office, but there’s no way her neck is flinching with the insane workouts she did to prep for her role. Disney fans have finally gotten to feast their eyes on the aquatic masterpiece the cast and crew accomplished in Disney’s live-action remake of The Little Mermaid. With graceful mermaids and synchronized sea creatures, direc
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6 June
Twitter Erupts With Cast Suggestions for the Unsung Heroes of Live-Action ‘Hercules’ Film
Who puts the “glad” in gladiator? Hercules may have been the people’s hero, but the true stars of the 1997 animated Disney film were the sirens who won over Disney fans. While Rob Marshall’s live-action remake of The Little Mermaid has dominated the media, news of another Disney cult classic film in the works has fans buzzing. Not only will the reimagined cult classic Hercules hit the big screen s
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6 June
Disney Undercover Security Aims to Stifle Strike Coverage, Says “We Have Been Monitoring You” to Park Guests
It doesn’t take a Disney expert to know the tainted image of Cast Members striking at the top tourist attraction in Europe is impacting ticket sales and reservations. With tensions in Disneyland Paris boiling over on June 3 when the Cast Members and Disney security clashed, the severity of the month-long strike escalated to new heights. After minor demonstrations canceling renowned performances li
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6 June
Football Star Screams Like a Baby on Tower of Terror
When visiting Walt Disney World Resort, there are four incredible theme parks to enjoy — Magic Kingdom, Animal Kingdom, EPCOT, and Hollywood Studios. There are also two water parks — Blizzard Beach and Typhoon Lagoon — and the gorgeous Disney Springs shopping area. There are dozens of rides and attractions, great shows, and memorable experiences. While many of those are positive,
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5 June
Disney Exec to Leaving Door Open For Johnny Depp’s Return
In its 100 years as a studio, The Walt Disney Company has created some of the most memorable and beloved animated and live-action films of all time. In recent history, one of the most successful live-action franchises has been Pirates of the Caribbean. The first film in the five-film series — Pirates of the Caribbean: The Curse of the Black Pearl — introduced audiences to Captain Jack
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5 June
Senator Scott Booed After Siding with DeSantis on ‘The View’
Disney vs. DeSantis is in the news again, but not for what you might think! The feud between the Walt Disney Company and Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis has been one of the most documented battles we’ve seen recently. What started as a disagreement about the “Don’t Say Gay” law has escalated into much more, leading to both parties sitting in court having filed lawsuits against each other. Florida Gov. R
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5 June
We are Groot! Beloved Character Might be Making an Appearance at Disney Parks Soon
Disney Imagineers have done it again! Walt Disney Imagineering is the mastermind behind the Disney Parks. This incredibly talented and skilled group of professionals works tirelessly to bring new fantasies and dreams to life, which allows us Disney fans to enjoy our favorite attractions, rides, and characters in real-time. Disney Imagineers are responsible for the wonderful Disney experience that
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