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Mar- 2023 -9 March
Disney CEO Bob Iger Concedes “Aggressive” Pricing Strategy Hindered Accessibility
Disney's pricing structure has been criticized repeatedly by fans. The Walt Disney Company, during former Disney CEO Bob Chapek's tenure, instituted massive price increases that not only upset many fans but actively priced out families. While many airlines, resorts, and hotels are currently seeing the highest prices they've ever seen Disney has become particularly pricey in the last few years, and
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9 March
Does Disney Animators’ Union Plea Signal Incoming Layoffs?
Disney's Animation Production workers have made it clear that they want to unionize and force Disney to recognize their integration into The Animators Guild. But something tells me that a much-needed shakeup is beginning to happen within the walls of the Walt Disney Animation Studios campus. I got a feeling that the artists on all levels–especially those behind much of the content that has b
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9 March
Disney Under Fire AGAIN For Diverse Casting
In recent months, Disney has come under fire from the internet for its casting choice in some of its most popular movies. The first controversy came when Disney announced the casting for its new live-action remake of The Little Mermaid (2023). Ariel will be played by Halle Bailey, who is African American. Disney and Bailey faced almost immediate backlash for the decision from the internet. To her
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9 March
Bob Iger Admits Disney Park Pricing Is “Too Aggressive”, There’s a Simple Solution
On March 9, Walt Disney CEO Bob Iger spoke at the Morgan Stanley Technology, Media, and Telecom Conference. While speaking at the conference, Iger addressed a number of things, including Disney+, sports betting, and what his plans are for Disney’s multiple theme parks. He also spoke about the price of a trip to Disney, which has been a point of contention in recent years, with many Guests feeling
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9 March
Bob Iger Discusses Direction of Disney Theme Park Expansion
The continued integration of Movie characters and stories into the Disney Theme Parks has been a topic of some debate among “Disney Adults,” with many seeing the lack of Park original rides and stories reminiscent of Disneyland glory days as a sign of creative laziness. But returning Disney CEO Bob Iger has made it clear he thinks otherwise. Speaking during the Morgan Stanley Technolog
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9 March
Former Disney Star Reveals They Way They Lost Their Virginity Was “So Cringey”
It's well known at this point that Disney Channel is very particular about the image its stars have. Disney stars have repeatedly spoken out about how controlled and restrictive their time with Disney was to maintain their image of family-friendly entertainment. Consequently, after their time working with the Walt Disney Company has come to an end, many actors and singers are coming out and reveal
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9 March
Disney’s ‘Happily Ever After’ Returns Soon, Here’s How They’re Getting Ready for It
The Walt Disney World Resort and the Disneyland Resort are known to be prime spots for a magical Disney vacation. Any Theme Park and the attractions at these Disney Resorts—think Haunted Mansion at Disney's Magic Kingdom Park and Disneyland Park, shows like “Fantasmic!” at Disney’s Hollywood Studios, a nighttime spectacular like Disney Enchantment, or lands like Pandora at Animal Kingdom Park or A
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9 March
New Disney Cruise Line Private Island Gets Opening Date
Ahoy, Disney Cruise Line sailors! In just a short time, Castaway Cay will no longer be your only private island destination in the Caribbean! We have known for a while now that Disney Cruise Line was planning to build a second exclusive port of call in The Bahamas called “Lighthouse Point,” on the island of Eleuthera. And the launching of the project was speculated to push up Walt Disn
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9 March
First Disney World Project Canceled Since State Takeover
The Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) officially scrapped a project intended to ease the flow of traffic into and out of Disney World property, seemingly the first tax-funded infrastructure project to be scrapped since the Reedy Creek Improvement District was taken over by the Florida State Government. According to Spectrum News 13, FDOT initially planned on installing a fly-over ramp on
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8 March
Disney Union Announces “Rally For a Raise”
For months, The Walt Disney Company has been battling some of its Walt Disney World Resort Cast Members over wages paid at The Most Magical Place on Earth. Cast Members have been consistently asking for higher wages as inflation and the cost of living have continued to go up. Disney currently has a starting wage of $15 for most Walt Disney World Resort Cast Members, and, while that is higher than
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