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May- 2023 -16 May
It’s Official: Universal Permanently Closing Beloved Attraction in 2024
The Daily Bugle must be a-buzz with the latest Universal news: The Amazing Adventures of Spider-Man will permanently close in 2024. Related: Disney's New Spider-Man Attraction Will Have a Virtual Queue Since May 28, 1999, Islands of Adventure Guests have been caught in a web of Statue-of-Liberty-saving action on The Amazing Adventures of Spider-Man ride. Launched the same year as the superhero e
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16 May
Halle Bailey “Brings Magic Back to Disney,” Wows Audiences in Disney Park Performance
After many months of controversy surrounding Disney’s upcoming live-action remake around the casting of Black singer-songwriter and actress Halle Bailey and the proposed changes to the movie with its lyrics, parts of its narrative, and Disney’s alleged wokeness for these decisions, the day will soon be upon us that the movie is released in theaters for a general audience. The Little Mermaid The Li
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16 May
‘The Little Mermaid’ Cast Swims in Compliments at the London Film Premiere
From a star-studded LA event to a groundbreaking American Idol performance, The Little Mermaid's live-action remake has made waves in the media throughout the last week. Halle Bailey (Ariel) earned high praise from critics like Critic Zoë Rose Bryant following the LA premiere, stating: “#TheLittleMermaid is a live-action remake that retains the heart and soul of the story we know and love, and it’
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15 May
“Feels Like a Concrete Parking Lot”: 3 Changes Disney Fans Want this Park to Make
It's the Disney World Resort Park with lights, cameras, and action—but according to Disney fans, Hollywood Studios could use some cosmetic upgrades. The third theme Park to hit the scene at Disney World, MGM Studios made its Hollywood debut in 1989. When it opened, MGM featured more live shows than thrill rides, highlighting the gilded glory of all things Old Hollywood. After Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer (
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15 May
Teen Faked a Brain Tumor to Raise Funds for Disney World Vacation
The Walt Disney World Resort and the Disneyland Resort are places of magic and wonder for any Disney Guest. From enchanting attractions like Cinderella Castle and thrilling rides like Space Mountain, Haunted Mansion, and Big Thunder Mountain Railroad. Each Disney Park at the Disney Resort—be that one like Magic Kingdom Park or Disney’s Animal Kingdom Theme Park—is a wonderful place to take in the
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15 May
Forget Feuds and Woke, Everyone Just Wants To Go to Disney World
It seems that every article you see about Walt Disney World or the Walt Disney Company is about controversy. On the one hand, you see reports about Disney's ongoing feud with Florida Governor Ron DeSantis, and on the other, you see people complaining about Disney having gone “woke.” Related: Disney is Accused of Being Woke. What Does That Mean? As it turns out, Walt Disney World fans
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15 May
Disney Star Stands With Striking Writers
In 2013, Disney released one of its most successful animated films of all time — Frozen. Fans couldn't get enough of Princess Elsa, Princess Anna, Kristoff, Olaf the Snowman, and Sven the Reindeer. It's been a decade since the original film came out, and it remains more popular than ever. Frozen starred Idina Menzel as Elsa, Kristen Bell as Anna, Jonathan Groff as Kristoff, and Josh Gad as O
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15 May
Investors Sue Bob Chapek For LYING About Disney+
In November 2019, Disney launched its very own streaming platform — Disney+. Disney lovers now had a place where they could watch their favorite Disney films and television shows. There is also a ton of great Pixar, Marvel, and Star Wars content. Not only that, but Disney has been constantly creating new, original content for the platform. This includes hit shows like The Mandalorian, WandaV
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15 May
In Iger vs. DeSantis, It’s a Battle of Egos to the Death
In February 2022, former Disney CEO Bob Iger was on the outside looking in. He was two years into his retirement, and like all type-A personalities, he was getting restless. Then CEO Bob Chapek was systematically ruining everything Iger built and remained silent as the Florida Legislature debated passing the “Don't Say Gay” bill. Iger was never one to shy away from controversial matter
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15 May
A Quick Guide to Disney’s Best-Kept (Kid-Friendly) Secret
Have you ever needed a vacation after your Walt Disney World vacation? All that rope-drop sprinting and Cosmic Rewind-catching can do a number on your feet. The good news is a Walt Disney Resort two hours away from the Lightning Lanes is tucked on Florida's Treasure Coast. What some would call a hidden gem, Disney's Vero Beach Resort offers families a rejuvenating escape from the queues without sk
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