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  • May- 2023 -
    15 May
    Josh Gad Luke Evans Beauty and the Beast

    Disney Star Stands With Striking Writers

    In 2013, Disney released one of its most successful animated films of all time — Frozen. Fans couldn't get enough of Princess Elsa, Princess Anna, Kristoff, Olaf the Snowman, and Sven the Reindeer. It's been a decade since the original film came out, and it remains more popular than ever. Frozen starred Idina Menzel as Elsa, Kristen Bell as Anna, Jonathan Groff as Kristoff, and Josh Gad as O

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  • 15 May
    Bob Chapek Disney Plus lawsuit

    Investors Sue Bob Chapek For LYING About Disney+

    In November 2019, Disney launched its very own streaming platform — Disney+. Disney lovers now had a place where they could watch their favorite Disney films and television shows. There is also a ton of great Pixar, Marvel, and Star Wars content. Not only that, but Disney has been constantly creating new, original content for the platform. This includes hit shows like The Mandalorian, WandaV

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  • 15 May

    In Iger vs. DeSantis, It’s a Battle of Egos to the Death

    In February 2022, former Disney CEO Bob Iger was on the outside looking in. He was two years into his retirement, and like all type-A personalities, he was getting restless. Then CEO Bob Chapek was systematically ruining everything Iger built and remained silent as the Florida Legislature debated passing the “Don't Say Gay” bill. Iger was never one to shy away from controversial matter

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  • 15 May
    Vero Beach Turtle

    A Quick Guide to Disney’s Best-Kept (Kid-Friendly) Secret 

    Have you ever needed a vacation after your Walt Disney World vacation? All that rope-drop sprinting and Cosmic Rewind-catching can do a number on your feet. The good news is a Walt Disney Resort two hours away from the Lightning Lanes is tucked on Florida's Treasure Coast. What some would call a hidden gem, Disney's Vero Beach Resort offers families a rejuvenating escape from the queues without sk

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  • 15 May
    halle bailey at the little mermaid world premiere

    Halle Bailey Gains Another Unexpected Fan After ‘Little Mermaid’ Performance

    Serena Williams might have questionable taste when it comes to Disney villain baby names, but the retired professional tennis player and iconic athlete does apparently have good taste when it comes to the Disney fans that she welcomes into her life! The celebrity's husband, Alexis Ohanian, was spotted at a showing of the brand-new Little Mermaid movie with the couple's daughter Olympia (the couple

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  • 15 May
    DeSantis Fills Disney Board seat with Tampa lawyer

    “Continued War Against Disney Could Kill This State”: Outlet Slams DeSantis for Hurting State’s Economy

    The coverage of Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis's feud with the Walt Disney Company is slowing down. After a long, drawn-out back and forth with each side hitting out against the other—each time we thought one side had got the ultimate checkmate, the other would swoop in with a move that surprised us all. The most recent move on the part of both the Mouse House and the Central Florida Tourism Oversight

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  • 15 May
    helen parr (aka mrs incredible and elastigirl) stares at katy perry in an elastigirl costume on american idol's disney night

    Katy Perry Wows Audiences With “Incredible” Elastigirl Impersonation

    Helen Parr, aka the Incredibles superhero called Elastigirl, is normally an animated Pixar character associated with the actress who voices her (i.e Holly Hunter). However, pop star Katy Perry has just stolen the Incredibles limelight with her own take on Elastigirl and the iconic matriarch! Audiences were already reeling after witnessing this iconic Hawaiian singer's performances on American Idol

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  • 15 May

    Young Girl Almost Run Over By Scooter in Disney

    In the more than 65 years that it has been in Southern California, Disneyland Resort has become one of the most popular vacation destinations on the West Coast. Guests love the magical feel that is present throughout Walt Disney's original dream. Since its opening in 1955, Disneyland Resort has grown exponentially. Both Disney California Adventure Park and the Downtown Disney District opened in 20

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  • 15 May
    moana smiles at iam tongi

    Hawaiian ‘American Idol’ Contestant Leaves Audience Enthralled After Disney Performance

    The Disney magic might not always seem like it is alive and well these days — but one Hawaiian singer has just brought back the Disney (and Marvel) magic for audiences on the popular American Idol competition show!  On the show's “Disney Night,” which has become an American Idol tradition, the contestant named Iam Tongi sang a stunning rendition of a highly-underappreciated song

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  • 15 May
    Character dining at Crystal Palace

    The Most Overrated Character Dining Experience at Disney (and 3 Better Options) 

    Families flock to Disney Parks for the thrilling theme Park rides, themed resorts, and stellar service, but most kiddos have their hearts set on one goal: character sightings. Disney characters make the Walt Disney World Resort experience magical, and some Disney fanatics would argue a trip is complete with character dining. What's better than sharing some flapjacks with Goofy or a chocolate-drenc

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