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Jul- 2022 -26 July
Fans Boycott ‘Black Panther’ Sequel After ‘Biggest Attack In MCU History’
Even though Chadwick Boseman (the Emmy-nominated actor who originated the role of T'Challa the Black Panther in the Marvel Cinematic Universe) passed away in 2020 after a four-year-long battle with colon cancer, fans are still debating whether or not the actor's character T'Challa should be recast. Now, Marvel Studios has made the decision official — and Black Panther fans are not happy. Bla
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26 July
‘Journey of Water’ Details Are Revealed
If you love Moana, Auli'i Cravalho, and tropical vibes, then you will be thrilled to hear that Moana's very own Disney attraction is getting closer and closer to an opening day in the Disney Park EPCOT! Disney Imagineer Zach Riddley has just shared not only a preview of the kind of decor and graphics that will be used on the new World Nature ride, but also a hint about the Disney Park ride's overa
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26 July
Elon Musk Accuses Disney of Animal Cruelty
Disney has been facing backlash from many individuals or organizations (not to mention Florida's governor, Governor Ron DeSantis) in recent months, and now billionaire CEO Elon Musk is joining in! Elon Musk has shared an article exploring the allegations against the Walt Disney Company that involve mistreating animals for a scene in a 1958 documentary called White Wilderness. One particular scene
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26 July
Just Days After Magic Kingdom Brawl, Universal Fight Breaks Out
It's been an interesting couple of weeks of news coverage as theme park fights seem to be unfolding in various locations. Now, the latest video surfacing is of a fight at Walt Disney World Resort's neighboring Central Florida theme park competitor, Universal Orlando Resort. While we think of Magic Kingdom Park as being in the perfect “Disney Bubble,” a massive brawl broke out on Wednes
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26 July
Goodbye Disney’s BoardWalk Bakery: Details of Replacement Revealed
Change happens! While we love nostalgic touches at Walt Disney World Resort, we sometimes understand that “out with the old, in with the new” is inevitable. BoardWalk Bakery is gone… with Disney revealing the latest on its replacement. Credit: AEJ Images Disney seemed to press the reset button after COVID closures in 2020. While much of Disney is back up and running as it was in
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26 July
A Drastic Change Is Coming to ‘Guardians of the Galaxy’
The San Diego Comic-Con is always rife with dramatic announcements about upcoming films or projects, particularly ones from Marvel Studios — and at this year's Comic-Con, Guardians of the Galaxy writer and director James Gunn has made a big announcement about Rocket the raccoon from the Marvel Cinematic Universe! Baby Rocket Raccoon will appear in ‘GUARDIANS OF THE GALAXY VOL 3’. Find out mo
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26 July
Several Disney Resorts Schedule Lengthy Maintenance Downtime
Making plans to visit Walt Disney World Resort in the near future? Take note that scheduled downtime will be taking place at several Disney Resort hotels. Refurbishment is necessary to keep the Disney Parks and Resorts in pristine condition. 2022, for example, was met with a lengthy refurbishment of Expedition Everest at Disney's Animal Kingdom, with more closure time likely inevitable for the pop
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26 July
Petition Surfaces to Replace Bob Chapek with Abigail Disney
Petitions. This seems like the new route for Disney fans when they disagree with the direction The Walt Disney Company is taking. One petition to replace Disney CEO Bob Chapek with Abigail Disney (the granddaughter of Roy O Disney) has surfaced. It's nothing new to see Bob Chapek's name in petitions. Several “fire Bob Chapek” petitions surface on social media from time to time. A recen
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25 July
Disney+ Faces Backlash For R-Rated Content
Some R-rated content like Deadpool has been added to the streaming service Disney+ in recent weeks, and not everyone is happy about the increase in the streaming platform's variety. The Parents Television and Media Council (PTC) is accusing the Walt Disney Company of lying and being deceitful after the Walt Disney Company added R-rated films (such as the recent additions Deadpool (2016), Deadpool
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25 July
Disney Is Losing Select Rights to Mickey Mouse: Here’s What to Know
“Who's the leader of the club that's made for you and me?” “M-I-C-K-E-Y-M-O-U-S-E!” In just a few months, Walt's iconic Mickey Mouse creation will become public domain. Disney is losing select Mickey Mouse rights, despite reports noting the Mouse is safe. Credit: Disney Photo Snapper In January 2022, Winnie the Pooh and his friends in the hundred-acre woods became public do
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