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Mar- 2022 -10 March
Despite the Crowds, Disney World Continues to Operate Under Capacity Restrictions
Crowds have been ramping up at Walt Disney World theme parks since the holiday season, and they have continued right through spring break. With multiple days selling out on the Disney Park Pass reservation system and Guests reporting longer wait times and more crowded areas, many fans have been wondering what the current state of capacity restrictions is like at Walt Disney World. Chief Financial
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10 March
Girl-Powered Picks in National Geographic Documentaries airing on Disney+ This Month
As we celebrate Women’s History Month, Disney+ is presenting a versatile collection of female fixings via their Celebrate Women’s History Month “Female Leads” Collection. From movies of all sorts of genres to acclaimed television series, there are plenty of girl-powered picks to choose from, whatever you want to watch in celebration of the occasion. While we could all unwind with some entertaining
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10 March
Park Pass, Disney+ with Ads – What Chapek Didn’t Talk About at Shareholders Meeting
On March 9, The Walt Disney Company held their Annual Meeting of the Shareholders, during which time CEO Bob Chapek spoke on the current state of the business, giving a few updates on current projects. There was a lot of new information–like the release of the Obi-Wan Kenobi Trailer–, but there were some points that were passed over. The Disney Theme Park Reservation System Initiated a
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10 March
Video: Imagineers Prepare TRON Lightcycle / Run Attraction for Vehicle Testing
Walt Disney World Guests have been waiting for an update on the new TRON Lightcycle / Run attraction coming to Tomorrowland at Magic Kingdom Park, and we finally have one! The Disney Parks Blog just shared a look at Imagineers preparing the ride vehicles for testing. Watch the video below: Testing the ride vehicles for a new attraction is a significant milestone for everyone working in Walt Disney
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10 March
Another Disney Resort Dropping Mask Mandates Soon
Once again, COVID-inspired restrictions are no longer getting in between Disney Guests and Disney Magic. Following moves made by The Walt Disney World Resort, The Disneyland Resort in California, and the Disneyland Paris Resort, Disney's Aulani Resort and Spa in Hawai'i has set an end date for its mask mandates. According to Aulani's website: “Guests arriving in Hawaii now through Mar. 25, 2
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10 March
Human Rights Campaign Refuses Disney’s $5 Million Donation
The Walt Disney Company is under fire for its actions and statements following Florida's recently passed “Don't Say Gay” bill, and while Disney CEO Bob Chapek recently shared an updated statement on the matter his promises so far have not been made. In Chapek's most recent statement regarding the controversial bill, the CEO shared that he was in talks with Florida Governor Ron DeSantis
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9 March
Enter to Win a runDisney Prize Package from AdventHealth
AdventHealth, the official healthcare partner of the Walt Disney World Resort is giving away a runDisney prize package! runDisney events take place at Walt Disney World throughout the year, offering race participants a chance to run through Disney theme parks either after dark or before the parks open, while taking in photo ops with rare characters, entertainment, and more. Here's what you need to
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9 March
Disney Shareholder’s Proposed ‘Workplace Non-Discrimination Audit’ Voted Down
There has been a vocal contingent of the Disney fan base claiming that The Walt Disney Company has become too, well, “woke” and that its fight against discrimination has, in fact, transformed into a different kind of discrimination altogether. And they made their presence known at Disney's Annual Meeting of the Shareholders. According to the Notice of Annual Meeting of Shareholders and
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9 March
Photos: Check Out Bob Chapek’s $12.5 Million Estate
One year into his role as CEO of the Walt Disney Company, Bob Chapek made quite the purchase with the acquisition of a $12.5 million estate in Westlake Village, approximately one hour northwest of downtown Los Angeles. Dirt.com shared additional details as well as photos of the six-bedroom, six-and-a-half-bath home before Chapek purchased the property, and you need to see this! The mansion is hous
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9 March
Shareholders Vote Down Proposal Demanding Disclosure of Disney’s Lobbying Practices
It doesn't take long to see across Social Media platforms that Disney's fanbase can appear quite divided politically. Still, one place where suspected common ground could be found is regarding The Walt Disney Company's practices when it comes to funding politicians and overall lobbying practices. Related: Shareholders to Let Disney Keep Blind Eye on China's Human Rights Violations On March 9, 2022
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