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Dec- 2022 -20 December
‘Pirates’ Producer Drops Major Hint About Depp’s Return As Captain Jack Sparrow
Disney has gone back and forth when it comes to its position on actor Johnny Depp, the future of the Pirates of the Caribbean films, and the pirate movie that will star Margot Robbie. Disney alienated Johnny Depp and his fans before, during, and after the Depp vs Heard trial, but now rumors have been spreading that suggest that Disney does indeed want Depp back as Captain Jack Sparrow — and
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20 December
Disney Is Reviving Margot Robbie Movie As ‘Pirates 7’
Pirates of the Caribbean fans had been feeling torn between wanting another Johnny Depp and Captain Jack Sparrow movie and simply being relieved that Disney was not abandoning the franchise — and once a potential Pirates 6 starring Margot Robbie was announced, fans had another internal debate on their hands. That debate was taken out of the equation a few weeks ago when Margot Robbie said in
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20 December
Last Year They Predicted Iger Would Return, This Year it Gets Spicy
CNBC's Alex Sherman collated predictions from media executives who predicted Iger would return as Disney's CEO last year; now they've released this year's predictions for the Mouse House again. The Walt Disney Company has had a year for the books, though not all of it was good. The company was in the news and under fire for raising prices of Disney+, the Disney Parks, and most recently for the ous
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20 December
Iconic EPCOT Attraction Remains Closed Indefinitely Through 2023
While there has been a lot of progress with EPCOT attractions this last half year, with Remy’s Ratatouille Adventure opening a standby line and the opening of Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic rewind, it appears that one iconic attraction will remain closed indefinitely through the new year. The American Adventure at the host pavilion around World Showcase Lagoon has been closed since September 19,
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20 December
Honest Review: Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind Holiday Remix
On Monday, December 19, I was finally able to make it back to The Walt Disney World Resort to experience this holiday version of EPCOT’s latest attraction, Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind. But, as many fans have said since the ride version’s opening around Thanksgiving, it was very underwhelming. Unless I was paying extra close attention to the song playing in the background, I would not ha
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20 December
Ways to Celebrate Hanukkah at Disney Parks
The holiday season is often regarded as the most magical time of year. So, is it any wonder that so many folks choose to celebrate the most magical time of year at Disney Parks and Resorts, which are largely regarded as being the most magical places on Earth? Spanning from Thanksgiving on through the New Year, Christmas admittedly tends to take central focus during what’s known as the holiday seas
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19 December
Disney Postpones Overlay Change For Popular Attraction
An iconic Disney Park attraction will have a later closing than first expected for its change from the holiday overlay to its usual appearance. Disney works very hard—Cast Members, employees, and Walt Disney Imagineering—each year to create the magical atmosphere that surrounds and disperses through every Disney Park each holiday season. During this time, several attractions also receive unique ov
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19 December
Disney Cast Member Yells At and Accuses Guest of Breaking Machine
A Disney Cast Member recently reprimanded and publically shouted at a Guest, accusing them of breaking a machine and holding up the line. The Walt Disney World Resort is home to four incredible Theme Parks—Magic Kingdom Park, EPCOT, Disney’s Hollywood Studios, and Disney’s Animal Kingdom.  It's counterpart, Disneyland Resort, is no less. Each Park, Disneyland Park and Disney California Adventure P
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19 December
Disney Ride Leaves Guests “Traumatized,” Fans Say Should Be Shut Down
Guests at Disney's Hollywood Studios had a terrifying experience on a ride and were compensated for their trouble with Lightning Lane passes. The Walt Disney World Resort is known as “The Most Magical Place on Earth,” and the Disney Resort and each Disney Parks—think Magic Kingdom, Disney's Animal Kingdom—earn that moniker in spades. Guests flock to the Disney Theme Parks to get their
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19 December
PHOTOS: “Disney Winter Frostival” Begins at Disney Park
A beloved Disney Resort winter festival has started, celebrating this wonderful time of the year and honoring the Disney holiday magic. The Disney Parks and Disney Resorts are family-friendly spots for a Disney vacation. Whether a domestic Theme Park like Magic Kingdom, Disney’s Animal Kingdom at Walt Disney World Resort, Disney California Adventure, Disneyland Park at Disneyland Resort, or intern
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