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Jun- 2023 -2 June
‘The Little Mermaid’ Called Out For “Borderline Dangerous” Erasure of Slavery
On May 26, Disney released its newest live-action remake, The Little Mermaid. The film starred Halle Bailey as the titular mermaid, Jonah Hauer-King as Prince Eric, Awkwafina as Scuttle, Javier Bardem as King Triton, Daveed Diggs as Sebastian, and Melissa McCarthy as Ursula. From the moment Bailey's casting was announced, the remake was a controversial one. Halle Bailey is a young, talented black
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2 June
“I’m Certainly Not Princess Material”: The Story Behind the Real-Life Princess Tiana
Princess Tiana is top of mind with Splash Mountain taking its final plunge. Although construction walls marked with the jazz-playing alligator Louis and friends slinging soulful songs (or so we imagine) around Disney's new attraction, there's more work to do on developing the whimsical world of the Bayou. The wheels are turning for Imagineers, looping in award-winning artists PJ Morton and Terence
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2 June
Jodi Benson Surprises Halle Bailey With Generous Gesture
Warning: there are spoilers ahead for the new Little Mermaid film! Even though the story of Ariel the little mermaid mainly takes place “under the sea,” Halle Bailey does spend some time on dry land while playing Ariel in the new live-action reimagining of the 1989 animated classic The Little Mermaid. During said time on “dry land,” Halle Bailey meets someone unexpected whi
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2 June
“Heartless” Theft of Parents’ Gift to Their Children Ruins the Disney Magic
Visiting a Disney Theme Park is a dream come true for many Guests. It’s an expensive vacation, and whether you’re someone who saves up to go or you’re an Annual Passholder (or Magic Key holder), it takes a lot of planning, research, and money to make the best of the trip. Any Disney Fanatic knows the feeling of taking that first step into the Parks and knowing you’ve returned to a place of comfort
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2 June
Imagineer Personally Mourns Splash Mountain
It's no secret that many Disney Fanatics have made quite a fuss about the permanent closure of the Splash Mountain ride in Disney World's Magic Kingdom and Disneyland Park. Whether they've been selling containers of water for thousands of dollars with claims that it's water from the classic ride's two locations, frantically collecting Br'er Rabbit memorabilia, very foolishly drinking the theme par
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2 June
Renowned ‘Pirates of the Caribbean’ Actor Passes Away Tragically
A renowned actor who has starred in more than 40 movies on the silver screen, and been working his way up in Hollywood for many decades, has sadly passed away. According to the Hollywood Reporter, Mexican actor Sergio Calderón has died at the age of 77 in a Los Angeles hospital, in the company of his loved ones. Calderón played a crucial Pirate Lord in the movie that completed one of Disney's mos
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2 June
Dwayne Johnson Confirms Return to Film Franchise After Claiming His Permanent Exit
The Moana star has been ruffling internet feathers with multiple projects in the last few months. With movie accolades, adorable videos with his daughters, and box-office film roles, Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson had been on a roll. His foray into the animated film Moana (2016) earned him a fan base fit for a demigod, and his recurring presence in films like The Fast and the Furious and Ju
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2 June
Disney Writer Supports His Show Being Removed From Disney+
In 2019, Disney launched its very own streaming service, Disney+. Disney+ quickly became the ultimate streamer for lovers of all things Disney, Pixar, Marvel, and Star Wars. While nearly every classic Disney movie can be found on Disney+ — along with memorable Disney Channel shows –, there is also tons of original content. From the beginning, Disney said that it would put a lot of effo
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2 June
Disney Park’s First After-Hours Event: Guests Let Down by 60-Minute Wait Times, Rides Shut Down
With Pride Month events and families on summer break making their way to The Most Magical Place on Earth, there's one part of the Park experience that no one looks forward to—long lines. Wait times during holidays and summer break are record-breaking at Walt Disney World, which means strategic planning needs to be behind each Disney Resort vacation to avoid wasting hours in sweaty queues. Aside fr
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1 June
We’ll Take ‘Who Is on the Disney Board?’ for $200, Alex. DeSantis Fills Vacant Seat with Jeopardy Champion
Well, that didn't take long at all. Just a few days after Michael Sasso resigned from his position on the Central Florida Tourism Oversight Board, Florida Governor Ron DeSantis has found someone to take his place. Governor DeSantis went all the way to Jeopardy to find Sasso's replacement. Charbel Barakat will replace Michael Sasso on the Central Florida Tourism Oversight District Board of Supervis
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