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Feb- 2023 -27 February
Massive ABC Tell-All Squashed By Huge Payout to Fired Anchor
In November 2022, GMA3: What You Need to Know hosts Amy Robach and T.J. Holmes found themselves creating headlines instead of reporting on them. It was leaked that the two ABC co-anchors were in a relationship. While that, in and of itself, isn’t a problem, the issue was that both Holmes and Robach were married. Not long after the relationship was revealed, Holmes and Robach confirmed that it was
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27 February
Disney’s Newest Entertainment Has a ‘RuPaul’s Drag Race’ Connection
One of the best parts of the Disney experience while at the Disney Resorts are the entertainment offerings at the Disney Parks. From the incredible rides and attractions for Guests to enjoy, like Haunted Mansion and Jungle Cruise at Disneyland Park in Disneyland Resort and Magic Kingdom Park in Walt Disney World Resort, to parades like the Festival of Fantasy or Magic Happens, fans from all over t
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27 February
Prohibited Drone Crashes In Disney Park
As many big Disney fans know, the airspace over Walt Disney World Resort and Disneyland Resort is restricted, with permission needed to fly over both The Most Magical Place on Earth and The Happiest Place on Earth. Aircrafts that want to fly over the Parks need to get special permission, and, should they not get permission and do it anyway, it could result in interception of the aircraft, interrog
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27 February
Disney’s Longest-Serving Cast Member and Disney Legend Has Died
The Walt Disney Company has lost one of its most loyal and prolific minds. It's sad news from the world of Disney today—Disney's longest-serving Cast Member and Disney Legend, Burny Mattinson, died at 87. Mattinson had an incredible career with the Walt Disney Company that spanned over 70 years. As shared by Disney themselves, the former Cast Member, legendary Disney animator, and storyteller pass
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27 February
Disney Fanatics Rejoice! Mouse House Surprises Fans With Early Reopening of Attraction
The rumor mill has been strong in the world of Disney lately. Starting with the possible removal of Cinderella Castle last year and the closure of Disney's Animal Kingdom earlier this year, to Space Mountain becoming a “light-on” attraction, and the most ludicrous of them all, Mickey Mouse being replaced as Disney's mascot, there have been many stories going around. One particular attr
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27 February
How You Can Get Your Hands on Disney’s SNICKERS Macaron!
In just a few days, one of Disneyland Resort’s most popular events will return — the Food & Wine Festival at Disney California Adventure Park. The DCA Food & Wine Festival will feature a dozen food booths, all offering unique food options, along with specialty drinks. The drinks will be both alcoholic and non-alcoholic, making the Festival perfect for both adults and children. The portions w
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27 February
Disney Was Pressured to Censor Jimmy Kimmel
Disney has had a long and complicated history with censorship. And now a new story has come to light about the company and its issues with censoring the talent on family of Networks. Rolling Stone reports that in 2018 Disney received calls from officials in the Donald Trump White House attempting to pressure Disney to censor late-night host Jimmy Kimmel. The magazine reports that Trump is upset wi
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27 February
“Disney Punk” Explains Bizarre Reason For Disneyland Restriction
These days, it's common to hear complaints from Disney Park Guests about crowds waiting in long lines for rides, misbehaving people in the Disney theme parks, and Walt Disney Company policies overall. These complaints tend to be recent issues — but sometimes, an “OG” Disney visitor from decades past pops up to shed some light on Guests' complaints from years ago! TikTok user R
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27 February
“We Get Pressured All the Time”: Chapek Felt Compelled to Speak on “Don’t Say Gay”
More details have come to light regarding the Walt Disney Company's tussle with the “Don't Say Gay” bill, known officially as the Parental Rights in Education Act. Just today, Florida Governor Ron DeSantis signed into law the dissolution of Reedy Creek, Disney's special district. But this isn't the only reason it's a big week for Gov. DeSantis. Florida's governor has his memoir coming
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27 February
It’s Official: DeSantis Signs Disney District Takeover into Law
After almost a full year of drama, The Walt Disney Company's Reedy Creek Improvement District is officially no more. On Monday, February 27, 2023, Florida Governor Ron DeSantis signed a bill immediately terminating the special Disney World District and rebranding it the state-controled Central Florida Tourism Oversight District. The governor made it a point to sign the bill on Walt Disney World Pr
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