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Apr- 2023 -27 April
“This is the Way!”: DeSantis May Be Mad, But Fans Are Thrilled With Disney’s Latest “Anti-Hero” Move
Everyone has something to say about the Walt Disney Company's feud with Florida Governor Ron DeSantis. From analysts to fellow politicians to fans, the fight between Disney and Governor Ron DeSantis has flooded and dominated headlines. Each time one side came forth with an action seemingly calling an end to the long, drawn-out battle, the other side would come out with a new maneuver. But most rec
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27 April
Disney Cancels Fantasmic! Shows Until Mid-May After Devastating Fire
Disney knows how to do so many things really well. They know how to create immersive and exciting rides and attractions. Disney is great at creating new worlds Guests can visit, like Black Spire Outpost in Star Wars: Galaxy's Edge. Disney Imagineers also know how to create stunning nighttime spectaculars, like Wondrous Journeys, Happily Ever After, and Fantasmic!. However, sometimes these amazing
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27 April
Disney is Re-Releasing Our Collective Childhoods in Theaters
For those of us of a certain age, it's hard to describe what the release of Return of the Jedi (1983) was like for those who weren't there. There was no internet to drip out constant spoilers or updates on the film. There were no sneak peeks or new trailers dropping. The movie was the thing. The excitement was palpable for me and all Star Wars fans. Think about the way that The Empire Strikes Back
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27 April
Legal Experts: Ron DeSantis Will Lose to Disney
It's been more than a year since Florida Governor Ron DeSantis started a heated fight with The Walt Disney Company. Just when we thought things couldn't get any worse between the two, they did. On April 26, Walt Disney World filed a lawsuit in federal court against the governor. In its lawsuit, Disney claimed that the governor was retaliating against Disney because Disney exercised its First Amend
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27 April
Ariel “From the Live-Action Story” Coming to Disney Parks
She's officially becoming a part of our [Disney] World! Disney Parks announced that the live-action remake version of Princess Ariel will be added to the plethora of character interactions at Disneyland Resort, Walt Disney World Resort, and Disneyland Paris Resort by the time her movie is released in theaters. “We’re always looking for ways to build connection through the power of our storie
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27 April
Fans Celebrate the “Boycott” of Disney, Call Out Critics for Being “Performative”
For a while now, there has been a contentious debate about the future of the Walt Disney Company. Many have felt that the long-held legacy of Disney is under threat because of some recent decisions on the part of the Mouse House. Notably, a lot of these complaints have come after the rising costs of the Disney Parks, with many Guests feeling and being priced out because of the rise. Some have come
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27 April
Cast Member Tells Guest With Hearing Disability to “Do a Better Job Listening”
The Walt Disney World Resort and the Disneyland Resort are some of the best places in the world for a Disney vacation. The magical Central Florida Disney Resort is home to four incredible Theme Parks that attract visitors from all over the world, including ones like Magic Kingdom Park and Disney’s Animal Kingdom Theme Park, and the Southern California Anaheim Disney Resort has two wonderful Parks,
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27 April
Fans are Loving Disney’s ‘Wish’ Trailer
Walt Disney Animation Studios finally release its first trailer for one of its most-anticipated feature films yet, and people are loving it! Disney's Wish is scheduled to hit theaters this November and tell the story of one of the most important characters in the entire history of The Walt Disney Company, The Wishing Star. Starring Ariana DeBose as the heroine Asha, Chris Pine as the villainous Ki
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27 April
VIDEO: Disney Releases Teaser Trailer For Newest Movie, ‘Wish’!
If there is one thing that Disney knows how to do really well, it's create incredible animated films. The Walt Disney Company has been doing it since the early 1900s, when they created Steamboat Willie. Since then, they have created dozens of memorable films. Films like Cinderella, Beauty and the Beast, Aladdin, The Little Mermaid, The Princess and the Frog, and so many more. And now, Disney has g
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26 April
Governor DeSantis Responds to Disney World Lawsuit
On April 6, Walt Disney World Resort made an unprecedented move. The Most Magical Place on Earth announced that it was suing Florida Governor Ron DeSantis. For more than a year, the governor has been going after Disney because ex-CEO Bob Chapek spoke out against the Parental Rights in Education bill — also called the “Don't Say Gay” bill. Chapek denounced the bill and said that D
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