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Jun- 2023 -20 June
‘Frozen’ Star Idina Menzel Sings Tinker Bell’s Praises Despite Backlash
In a segment with Billboard called “Speed Dating,” celebrities are asked a series of quick questions about their life — and in her very recent Speed Dating segment, Frozen star Idina Menzel made it clear that she has a thing for classic live-action Disney movie stars as well as a fondness for an unexpected Disney heroine! From Softball Questions to Hardball Questions The Broadway
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20 June
Could Disney’s Upcoming ‘Wish’ Movie Achieve ‘Frozen’ Success?
The Walt Disney Company is not having its greatest year on record regarding box office profits. To be fair, it is arguably doing better than last year. However, high-profile films such as the live-action Little Mermaid and Pixar Studios' Elemental failed to capture the attention of many fans that are skipping the theater experience and waiting for Disney+. With several Marvel projects and Lucasfil
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20 June
Animal Kingdom Announces Birth of Two Endangered Babies From Rare Species
When Walt Disney World Resort visitors prepare for their Florida vacations, they usually have roller coasters and Character Meet and Greets on their minds — but any Animal Kingdom enthusiast also knows that there are many beautiful (and often, sadly, endangered) species to be seen in the Disney Parks! If you're a frequent Animal Kingdom visitor who gravitates towards this Disney theme park a
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20 June
AI Creates Photo-Realistic Disney Princess Makeovers for the World’s Ugliest Fish
Where do we even begin here? The internet is a miraculous place full of infinite information and creativity. Artificial Intelligence has come a long way recently and allowed for some truly impressive art and designs. However, with great power comes great responsibility, and some ideas are better left unseen. Disney princesses have been represented in several different formats over the years. From
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20 June
Disney Guests Search for Hilarious “Aubrey Plaza” Twin Cast Member From Iconic Ride
The biggest attraction of one of Disney’s oldest water rides is its dry humor. The world-famous Jungle Cruise is an indisputable fan favorite, debuting in 1955 at Disneyland Park and premiering as a fixture in Magic Kingdom when Walt Disney World opened its gates. Although there are no thrilling drops, turns, or splashes on the boat tour through the world’s most exotic rivers, there are pundreds o
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20 June
Will Tropical Storm Bret Strike Florida as a Hurricane?
The summer months are upon us, meaning potential weather disasters will constantly loom over Florida until late October. Tropical Storm Bret has formed in the Atlantic Ocean, marking this year's first possible threat to the sunshine state. The storm is expected to strengthen into a hurricane as it heads west this week. Will it be putting on its Mickey Ears and heading to Florida? The Cone of Uncer
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20 June
Move Over, Ariel! Critics Go After a New “Woke” Female Character
The controversial outrage over the casting of black actress Halle Bailey in Disney's new live-action The Little Mermaid film has largely subsided online. However, this does not mean the battle over companies going “woke” has ended. In fact, a new female heroine has gained the fury of many conservatives on social media. Like Disney, this “woke” character is causing boycotts
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20 June
Controversial New Disney Attraction Gets a Prominent Update
Disney fanatics have been attempting to sneak a peek behind the construction walls of the former Splash Mountain site ever since the former ride was permanently shut down. Since the “Laughing Place” was gone from Walt Disney World for good on January 23 and shut its doors at Disneyland on May 31, Disney fans have been in suspense about the new attraction taking its place. By the time S
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20 June
Disney ‘Primos’ Pilot Leaked, Angry Critics Demand Immediate Cancellation
Disney's upcoming series Primos can't seem to dig itself out of controversy with the Latino community. Aside from claims of racist stereotypes and tone-deaf city names, the show has seen outrage fester over its grammatically incorrect theme song. Latinos on social media demanded answers but were instead greeted by Myrna Velasco, the voice actor behind the show's main character, basically insulting
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19 June
WATCH: Guest Ignores Rules, Narrowly Avoids Hitting Other Guests
For more than 5 years — 2,089 days to be exact — Disney fans waited for Walt Disney World Resort's newest roller coaster to open. TRON Lightcycle/Run was announced in 2017, with construction to start in 2018. The roller coaster would be an exact replica of the popular attraction that opened in Shanghai Disneyland in 2016. Disney's plan was to have the coaster up and running when Walt D
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