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May- 2023 -10 May
Iger: Disney to “Rationalize” Less Streaming Content Amid Writers Strike
On Wednesday, May 10, Bob Iger spoke on the state of The Walt Disney Company's streaming business during a Q2 2023 earnings call, and it may not be what the showrunners picketing want to hear. Striking for the first time since 2008, the Writers Guild of America has taken to the streets to fight for changes to their treatment in the streaming business. The glory days of network television featured
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10 May
Bob Iger Doubles Down on DeSantis Lawsuit, “Plainly a Matter of Retaliation”
Just a few weeks ago, Disney did something that they had never done before — they sued Florida Governor Ron DeSantis. Disney has been working hand-in-hand with the Sunshine State for more than 50 years, and things have gone well for the state and the company. However, that mutually beneficial relationship came to a screeching halt just over one year ago when now-fired Disney CEO Bob Chapek s
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10 May
Disney+ Loses MILLIONS of Subscribers
In 2019, just a few months before the COVID-19 pandemic shut the world down, Disney launched its very own streaming platform — Disney+. Disney+ is the ultimate platform for everything Disney, Marvel, LucasFilm, Pixar, and more. Not only can Disney fans fund classic movies like The Sword in the Stone and Cinderella, but they can find a ton of original content. This includes hit shows like The
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10 May
Disney Fulfilled This 10-Year-Old Drummer’s Wish in the Best Way!
Any Disney Park is known as the place where wishes come true. Whether it’s fulfilling a more unconventional wish like this fan shared at the now-retired Splash Mountain (which is currently being rethemed into Tiana’s Bayou Adventure at Walt Disney World Resort in Central Florida, with Disneyland Resort in Southern California soon to follow) or even something as pure as seeing your favorite attract
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10 May
Man Arrested After Going on Stealing Spree in Disney Springs
Since 1975, Guests visiting Walt Disney World Resort have been able to head outside the Parks and enjoy shopping and dining in the area now known as Disney Springs. The area was first called The Lake Buena Vista Shopping Village. It was immediately popular, and Disney continued expanding and developing the area. In 1995, it officially became known as Downtown Disney, and it remained that way for n
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10 May
DeSantis’ Republican Opponent Slams His “Thin Skinned” Disney Fight
It's been over a year, and the fight between Disney and Florida Governor Ron DeSantis is still going strong. Things went from tense, to bad, to worse in a very short amount of time, and there are no signs that the relationship may be improving. The situation between the company and the company is so bad that Disney is suing DeSantis for retaliation. They are also suing the Central Florida Tourism
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10 May
The Six Most Heart-Warming Moments from ‘The Little Mermaid’ Premiere
One little mermaid has received massive press—critical and congratulatory—since The Little Mermaid's live remake announcement in 2019. Finally, Halle Bailey dazzled in a Valdrin Sahiti gown on the blue carpet during last night's LA premiere, and the night was swimming in moments that tugged on our heartstrings. From Disney Royalty to precious family photo ops to Disney Dreamers seeing their wishes
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10 May
Disney Guests Lose Access to a Now Permanently-Closed Resort Perk
As of May 1, 2023, Disney's home away from home for military families underwent a significant change. Throughout Shades of Green's decades-long history on Disney property, Guests have relied heavily on the convenient walkway connecting it to Disney's Grand Floridian Resort and Disney's Polynesian Village Resort. True Park navigators strategically book their stays at Resorts that are within walking
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9 May
After 42 Years, One Retiring Teacher Gets the Disney Surprise of Her Life
This week is Teacher Appreciation Week. All of us should find some time in our day to write an email or send a card to that one teacher who helped shape our lives. Teaching is, on its best days, challenging and, on its worse, downright crushing. This week, we should all take some time to say “thank you” to that teacher who made us who we are today. For one teacher in particular, she go
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9 May
Disney Honors Veteran-Turned-Cast Member in a Special Way
The Walt Disney Company's Heroes Work Here program is one that was set up to honor the United States Armed Services. Per the website, Disney “recognize[s] the commitment and dedication it takes to serve your country, both as military personnel and military spouses, and value[s] the leadership skills and sense of purpose it has instilled.” Disney has set up a program offering these vete
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