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Jun- 2023 -8 June
Right-Wing Troll Wants to Take Down Disney for Its ‘Wokeness’
Disney is often accused of being “woke.” Anytime Disney promotes diversity or LGBTQ+ inclusion, the accusation pops back up. Social media has allowed anonymous people to take shots at Disney without putting their names on it. But some people don't mind putting their names on it. That now pertains to Dr. Jordan Peterson and a documentary called Unwoke, Inc. The documentary calls into qu
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8 June
Guest Jumps Out of Disney Ride Vehicle, Ignores Cast Members
One of the best parts about visiting Walt Disney World Resort is all the rides and attractions there are to enjoy. Between Disney World's four theme parks — Magic Kingdom, Animal Kingdom, Hollywood Studios, and EPCOT — there are more than 60 fun attractions. There are attractions aimed at younger audiences, like “it's a small world” and Journey Into Imagination With Figment
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8 June
Tiana’s Bayou Adventure Makes its Mark on Walt Disney World
Tiana’s Bayou Adventure continues to make its mark on Walt Disney World. Any Disney Fanatic knows the long saga of Tiana’s Bayou Adventure’s journey to soon becoming a Walt Disney World attraction. From backlash against the ride to petitions to save its predecessor, to asking Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis to #SaveSplashMountain, the controversy surrounding Tiana’s Bayou Adventure is not new. Even befo
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8 June
Girl Left Alone in EPCOT After Getting Dumped, Disney Fans Save Her Trip
Even with a masterfully-planned itinerary, it’s possible for a Walt Disney World vacation to go haywire. From attractions shutting down to tropical thunderstorms raining on your parade to toddler meltdowns, the Most Magical Place On Earth isn’t always perfect. While a missed dining reservation at Space 220 can slow a Disney trip down, drama with your Disney travel group can be completely catastrop
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8 June
For Apple’s Vision Pro to be a Success, They Must Buy Disney
Disney CEO Bob Iger and Apple founder Steve Jobs had a long-standing relationship. Iger and Jobs negotiated Disney's purchase of Pixar, which allowed the animation studio to maintain its autonomy. Iger also knew before anyone else that Jobs' cancer had returned. It was a secret that he kept until the day Jobs died. And Iger, who took the stage this week along with current Apple CEO Tim Cook to int
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8 June
Backlash Against ‘The Little Mermaid’ from Overseas Exposes Hollywood’s Dependency
Global markets are some of the most important ones for Hollywood, especially for the Walt Disney Company. Catering to those markets is something Hollywood studios have been working on for a while now, and none more than Disney. Take the example of China, Disney’s relationship with China and Disney CEO Bob Iger’s relationship with the CCP is one of the driving factors behind the Walt Disney Company
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8 June
‘The Little Mermaid’ Remake Officially Surpasses the Original 1989 Animated Film
On November 17, 1989, Walt Disney Pictures released a little mermaid into wild, uncharted waters, and Disney fans welcomed her with open arms. Directed by John Musker and Ron Clements with an original score by Alan Menken and the ethereal vocals of Jodi Benson as Ariel, The Little Mermaid made back five times its $40 million budget with a lifetime box office gross of $211 million. Although The
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8 June
“Entitled” Sister-in-Law Gets Dragged by the Internet for Complaining About a Free Disney Trip
There's no telling what lengths Disney fans would go to score a free Disney trip. While the economy flounders in the wake of COVID-19, times are tough for many Americans, and a Disney Vacation isn't the cheapest trip you can take. Staying on Disney property at a Disney Resort exponentially improves the Disney Park experience, with access to extra Park hours, Disney's Boardwalk, and Disney Springs
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8 June
Lightning Lane Chaos Causes Major Disney Ride Delay
If you are looking to head to a theme park this summer, you might want to plan your time carefully. A popular ride at a Disney Park has had some Lightning Lane chaos causing its line to stretch to incredible lengths lately. While this is likely due to high Guest attendance at the moment, there are some additional things you should know as to why fast lanes have high wait times now. What is Causing
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8 June
Disney Officially Announces Date for New Pixar Show Coming to the Park Featuring ‘Coco’ and More
The Walt Disney Company has 100 years of magic under its belt, and its subsidiary, Pixar, has been cranking out iconic animated films since 1995. Personifying inanimate objects, emotions, ghosts, and more, Pixar has cut to the core of our souls while mystifying us with high-tech animations. With the hit show “Finding Nemo: The Big Blue… and Beyond!” as an Animal Kingdom staple, it’s clear th
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