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Dec- 2022 -18 December
Report: ‘Avatar 2’ Falls Behind Box Office Expectations
James Cameron’s Avatar: The Way of Water is finally out in theaters, and like the other recent films to come out of the Disney Corporate Umbrella this year, it is falling behind Box Office hopes. Believe it or not. According to Deadline, it appears that the highly anticipated sequel will end its opening weekend close to $20 million below anticipated numbers, hitting around $134 million instead of
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18 December
Disney Guest Disrupts Parade Due To “Attraction” Towards Performers
A Guest tackled a Disney Character during a parade due to a “sexual attraction” for the performers, per his claim. The Disney Parks and Disney Resorts are family-friendly spots for a Disney vacation. 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 international ones like
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17 December
Wall Street Journal Exposes the Intense Boardroom Conflicts Between Chapek and McCarthy
Not every Disney fan loves former Disney CEO Bob Chapek (in fact, that's quite the understatement) but not all Disney fans are fond of Walt Disney Company CFO Christine McCarthy, either — and apparently, these two Disney leaders weren't happy with each other any more than Disney fans were happy with them! In a new article from the Wall Street Journal, the heightened tensions between McCarthy
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17 December
Wall Street Journal Reveals The Truth About Disney Leaders’ “Unanimous” Votes For Chapek
It will be no surprise to Walt Disney Company, Disneyland Resort, and Walt Disney World Resort fans to learn that former Disney CEO Bob Chapek was not very popular when he was the leader of the company (which was only a few weeks ago). Bob Chapek's name was used in scorn and mockery by Disney Guests or Disney fans for months, sometimes even to refer to issues related to a theme park ride's breakdo
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17 December
Disney Resort Begins Flooding, Dousing Its Guests
Walt Disney World Resort typically runs a tight ship — even if there have been some missteps lately — but one Disney Resort's “tight ship” has apparently just had some serious leaks that need caulking! The Deluxe Resort hotel called Disney’s Wilderness Lodge just brought a waterfall down on its Guests — while they were inside! Disney’s Wilderness Lodge is located in t
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17 December
Disney Restaurant Brings Animal-Loving Customer to Tears During Meal
Anyone who pays attention to Japanese cuisine will be familiar with Wagyu beef, the process behind the expensive meat, and the certificate of authenticity that typically comes with a piece of the high-end luxury food. However, not everyone who dines at the Disney Springs restaurant called Morimoto Asia is as familiar with Japanese cuisine as its chefs might be hoping — and one Walt Disney Wo
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16 December
Animal Kingdom Landmark Attraction Closing
The start of 2023 will see yet another Walt Disney World Resort thrill ride briefly close. This time, it is at Disney’s Animal Kingdom. Related: Iconic ‘Cars’ Attraction Set to Close in January According to the Disney World website, Animal Kingdom’s water-logged attraction, Kali River Rapids, will close on Monday, January 9, and will be closed through at least Valentine’s Day. This is a routine s
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16 December
Transportation Strikes Could Derail Thousands of Disneyland Holiday Vacations
As the Holiday Season approaches, so too will scores of people be flocking to a Disney Theme Park. Whether they choose to fly, drive or take the train, there is arguably fewer ways to have a magical Christmas vacation than by visiting places like The Walt Disney World Resort, Disneyland Resort, or Disneyland Paris Resort, to name a few. Related: PHOTOS: Guests Get Snow Day at Disneyland Paris But
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16 December
Competitor Cruise Line Beats Disney (Chapek) Into the Metaverse
Well, it appears that Bob Chapek’s dreams of a vacation-based metaverse are coming to fruition. The only problem is that it is not being done by Disney. Disney Cruise Line competitor Celebrity Cruises has taken the first steps into the metaverse by making their newest ship, the Celebrity Beyond, available to experience virtually through the metaverse. Offering aspects of the onboard experience lik
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16 December
Paris Hilton Disguises Herself For Disney Park Visit
The DJ and heiress went to Disneyland recently and made sure she had the perfect disguise while at the Theme Park. People worldwide enjoy their chance to visit the Walt Disney World Resort and the Disneyland Resort. They have many a Disney Park to choose from: Magic Kingdom, EPCOT, Disney's Hollywood Studios, Disney's Animal Kingdom in Central Florida or Disneyland Park, and Disney California Adve
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