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‘Snow White’ Haters Announce Boycott Plans, Watch ‘Mirror Mirror’ Instead

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Back in 2012, two very different Snow White films were released in theaters — and now, in 2023, Disney fans are about to see one of those movies experiencing an intriguing resurgence! Disney Fanatics are apparently feeling so appalled when it comes to the upcoming live-action Snow White movie from Disney (which will star the controversial actress Rachel Zegler) that they are planning ...

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Fans Continue To Attack ‘Snow White’ Star, but for an Unexpected Reason

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When West Side Story came to theaters last year and Rachel Zegler took the musical theater world by storm, many Disney Fanatics could not have predicted that Zegler would become both Disney’s Snow White and Disney’s (arguably) most controversial Disney Princess. Actress Halle Bailey received an enormous amount of racist backlash before her Little Mermaid movie premiered this summer, but overall the hatred being ...

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Fans Complain After Disney Adds Yet Another “IP” Feature

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These days, many Disney fans are feeling disillusioned when it comes to their previously-beloved Walt Disney World Resort and Disneyland Resort theme parks. Some aspects of this disappointment might be due to price increases, Walt Disney Company CEO Bob Iger, Disney’s controversial live-action remakes, and other less-than-ideal Disney changes. However, one underlying cause seems to be Disney World and Disneyland’s ...

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Lightning Completely Disables Disney Park

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Even though many Disney Fanatics try to plan their Walt Disney World Resort or Disneyland Resort vacations meticulously — whether those obstacles might be a serious injury or a disruptive Youtuber — there a myriad of things that can go wrong. One particularly consistent disruption, that absolutely cannot be circumvented, is weather! Whether a Disney vacation is a rainy trip ...

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Goodbye Waste! Disney Bans Single-Serve Plastic in Parks

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As the hazardous effects of climate change threaten more and more people’s everyday reality, the focus on reducing greenhouse gas emissions, choosing more sustainably-made purchases, and recycling properly are all becoming necessities. Walt Disney World Resort has not been idle on this front, and Disney is known for its conservation efforts — but now Disney is also making a big ...

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How to Not Be a Karen at a Disney Theme Park

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Are you planning a trip to the most magical place on Earth but worried about accidentally channeling your inner Karen? Are you worried you might encounter a cast member and instantly request to speak to their manager, thus becoming a spectacle for all the wrong reasons? Fear not! We’ve got you covered with this handy guide on not being a ...

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EPCOT Guests Flock to New Hawaii Area

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Everyone’s favorite Hawaiian Disney characters might be on hiatus for the foreseeable future, but the Hawaiian state has still made a grand entrance in the Walt Disney World Resort EPCOT theme park this August! For the beloved yearly Disney World event known as the EPCOT International Food and Wine Festival, Walt Disney World Resort has added Hawaii to its World ...

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Disney Guests Film Fight With “Disrespectful” Cast Member, Internet Calls Them Out Instead

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There are two sides to every story. While viral videos of altercations often sway certain people in a specific direction, many viewers can often recognize subtle details that paint a much different story. The beginning of a video is not necessarily the start of an encounter. Recently viral footage of a Disney guest seeking to find a “disrespectful Disney employee” ...

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Disney World Ride Repeatedly Shut Down Due to Unwelcome Guests

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Ride shutdowns are not uncommon at the Walt Disney World Resort in Florida. Certain attractions will close for many reasons, mostly for guest safety. However, a recent and somewhat unusual occurrence has reportedly been the source of multiple shutdowns at a Magic Kingdom attraction lately. The incredibly popular and beloved Pirates of the Caribbean ride has been forced to close ...

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Disney Quietly Replaces Animated ‘Little Mermaid’ Resort Experience

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The Disney theme parks are in a constant state of change and growth. Without updating the experiences, guests can often get bored of offerings, and attendance could suffer. Walt Disney even said that his parks were never finished. With Disney’s commitment to remaking its classics into live-action, some fans have not been receptive to the presence of these reimagined versions ...

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