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Feb- 2023 -13 February
‘Little Mermaid’ Fans Boiling, Claiming New Trailer “Dropped” from Super Bowl
For many people, the Super Bowl means one thing: the ads. And fitted amongst the air time devoted to the normal, ever-more-cringy celebrity crossovers promoting the biggest brands were new trailers for some of Hollywood’s most-anticipated movies set to be released this year. Well, all but one. During Super Bowl LVII, Disney fans were treated to a tear-jerking tribute ad celebrating the company’s 1
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12 February
Iger’s Layoffs Start With a Bang
Last week, it was announced by Disney CEO Bob Iger (the Disney leader who had somewhat retired, but returned after the fall from grace involving now-former CEO Bob Chapel) that the Walt Disney Company would be laying off 7,000 of its employees. Disney employees' dissatisfaction was already well-known, but since many Disney employees (i.e. Cast Members) are reportedly struggling with poverty and ma
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12 February
Disney Faces More Backlash From Its Own Fans
It will not shock any Disney enthusiasts who keep a close eye on the Walt Disney Company (or who even just keep an eye on Florida news) to learn that many Walt Disney World Resort, Disneyland Resort, Disney Park, or general Disney fans have not been happy with the Walt Disney Company as of late. Many Disney fans actually feel that the classic Disney magic is gone for good, which has been particula
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12 February
Disney CEO Antagonizes Cast Members Again
When former Walt Disney Company CEO Bob Iger returned from his not-so-retired-retirement to replace Disney's much-maligned CEO Bob Chapek and take the helm once again, many Disney fans were ecstatic. However, Iger has faced many challenges since returning to the position of Disney's CEO, with one big issue being the wage negotiations with Disney's unionized employees (which have not gone well) and
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12 February
Flying Taxis to Disney World? Takeover Bill Specifically Allows Development of Helipads
The past few years have not been easy for out-of-state Guests trying to visit the Walt Disney World Resort, but a closer look at the State Takeover legislation suggests that a mutually-desired innovative solution could be in the works. Read More: Flying Into Orlando? Here’s How to Get to Walt Disney World Without Disney’s Magical Express While the Sunshine Flyer provides shuttle service from Orlan
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11 February
Disney Adult Cries at Cinderella Castle, One Year Later Fans SLAM “Bullies” For Mocking Her
Disney Fanatics are well aware of the situation that arose last year when a Disney Adult was ridiculed on the internet for crying at the sight of Cinderella Castle in Magic Kingdom Park at Walt Disney World. In fact, Disney adults are fairly frequently on the receiving end of their fair share of criticism and bullying. So much so that Disney adults have often had to speak out in defense of themsel
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11 February
Are You Watching, Mr. Iger? Classic Disney World Attractions Face Shut Downs
In a new low for the Walt Disney World Theme Park Disney's Hollywood Studios, many of the Park's best attractions shut down one after the other on the morning of February 11. Disney CEO Bob Iger and Disney Parks chairman Josh D'Amaro are sure about one thing. Their strategy for the Disney Parks is all about Guest satisfaction. That's what they've hammered in since the beginning of 2023 in intervie
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11 February
Disney Park Attraction Opening Date Delayed
The Disney Parks are looking to have an exciting year ahead! With the Walt Disney Company celebrating its centennial and major openings of attractions like Mickey's Toontown, the debut of new parades and fireworks like the Magic Happens Parade coming up this month, and the Disney100 Celebration's new fireworks in Disneyland Resort, as well as the continued expansion of EPCOT, TRON Lightcycle Run a
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11 February
Dreams of Disney World Airport in Jeopardy with State Takeover
When Florida Governor Ron DeSantis signs the bill that will allow the State Government to take control over the Reedy Creek Improvement District, The Walt Disney Company will lose much more than the ability to hand-pick the people who serve on the governing Board of Supervisors. An “Airport of Tomorrow” had been intended to be built on Disney’s Central Florida land since Walt initiated “The
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11 February
Reminder: Super Bowl Winners Won’t Be “Going to Disney World” This Year
“I’m going to Disney World!” For decades, those words were shouted by newly-christened NFL world champions across national television as they celebrated their Super Bowl victory. But this year, neither the Kansas City Chiefs nor the Philadelphia Eagles will be saying that after they win Super Bowl LVII. Instead, the football champions will say, “I’m going to Disneyland!” On February 9, Disney Par
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