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May- 2023 -24 May
The 7 Most Iconic Disney Villains That We Love to Loathe
Disney princesses and their sidekicks tend to get all the spotlight in our favorite Disney movies. The triumphant story of Mulan defying the odds, the charming musical stylings of the Caribbean crab Sebastian, and the hilarious plight of Pumba have delivered the songs and quotes that have altered the brain chemistry of Disney fans for decades. But the unsung anti-heroes who anchor the most powerfu
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24 May
Disney Says Feud With DeSantis Has Not Affected Parks Business
It seems like a never-ending battle between The Walt Disney Company and Florida Governor Ron DeSantis. The governor is currently traveling around the country before he announces his candidacy for President. The topic of Disney frequently comes up during his events, and the governor claims victory over one of Florida's largest private employers. For its part, Disney is suing the governor, claiming
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24 May
“You’ve Got to Have Growth”: Original Ariel Defends the New ‘Little Mermaid’
After months of heated discourse about a reimagined classic, The Little Mermaid, we're finally two days away from the film's world premiere on May 26. While the film's star, Halle Bailey, has reeled in some rave reviews from critics and dazzled on blue carpets for exclusive premieres, some critics have slammed the soundtrack released on May 19. Despite breathtaking performances like the freezing 3
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24 May
Josh D’Amaro Says Disney Wants to “Simplify” Park Experience, These Are the 2 BIG Steps They Can Take
Things have changed a lot at Disney theme parks over the past few years. Disney seemed to have things down to a science, but then the pandemic hit. The company was forced to shut down all its theme parks, some for more than a year. When they finally reopened, things were a lot different. While many of the COVID protocols are no longer in place, things are still not the same. Guests are not thrille
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24 May
Governor DeSantis Plans to File Motion to Dismiss Lawsuit Brought By Disney
For more than a year, Florida Governor Ron DeSantis has been going at it with The Walt Disney Company. The governor did not like that Disney, and ex-CEO Bob Chapek, spoke out against Florida's Parental Rights in Education Bill. It was a bill that the governor supported. That happened in March 2022. Since then, things have devolved, and the relationship between the two is at an all-time low. DeSant
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24 May
Human Bones and a Racy Shop on Main Street: 3 Weird Disney Facts Revealed
In 67 years of optical illusions, secret tunnels, and seamless Disney character transformations, it's hard even to scratch the surface of all the secrets behind the Disney Resort's turnstiles. While Disney fans hunt for Haunted Mansion Easter eggs and scour the Walt Disney World Resort for hidden Mickey Mouse ears, there are many more weird Disney facts to discover. Disney is made of experts at co
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24 May
The ‘Moana’ Theory: Fans Make a Dwayne Johnson Accusation Around the Live-Action Remake
Just six and a half years after Moana sailed into Disney fans' hearts, Dwayne Johnson released the news of a live-action remake. While the announcement landed well with die-hard Moana fans, it almost equally received criticism for how close the remake would be released to the original film. In contrast to the 6.5-year gap between the original and the remake, the next live-action remake to premiere
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23 May
Have a Few Million Dollars Lying Around? You Could Live on Disney World Property!
Disney Fanatics love Disney and the Disney Parks deeply. It comes with the territory of the identity. However, the Walt Disney Company caters to a variety of clientele; translation: not all Disney experiences are for all Disney Fanatics. However, one of the lesser-talked-about Disney experiences is the opportunity to live on Walt Disney World property. There's only one small hiccup. (Don't worry,
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23 May
Disney Genie+ Has Become a Must-Have at the Parks
Every Disney Guest is familiar with the Disney Genie suite. Whether you have had a positive experience with it or you're more in the camp of those who are frustrated with the service, what all Disney Fanatics can undoubtedly agree with is that the service has become an inextricable part of the Disney experience. Related: Disney World Tests Out New Genie+, Lightning Lane Updates Disney Genie+, Ligh
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23 May
DeSantis Knows Something About the Disney Feud the Rest of Us Don’t
Florida Governor Ron DeSantis picked a fight he thought he could win easily. Start a verbal war with the Walt Disney Company, and rather than have their business disrupted, Disney would simply fold. But he misjudged the Disney Company and its CEO, Bob Iger. And now both sides are dug in for a protracted legal battle. When DeSantis started his feud, it seemed like a fool's errand. Why would anyone
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