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Mom Shares Hilarious Look at Realistic Disney Day, Calls It “A S—show”

Mom's Realistic Disney Day

Disneyland Resort is known as The Happiest Place on Earth, full of wonder and magic. Guests visiting Walt’s original theme park are transported to a place where they can spar with pirates, take a ride through a haunted mansion, travel to space, meet a Mandalorian, and even race through Radiator Springs. There are also amazing places to eat, and shopping ...

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FIRST LOOK: New Pixar Pool Area Opens at Classic Disney Hotel

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Last year, Disney announced that it would be transforming one of its classic hotels into one featuring characters and stories from Pixar. Disney’s Paradise Pier Hotel has been one of the three hotels at Disneyland since 1984. It emphasized the California surfing vibe and was the most affordable compared to the Disneyland Hotel and Disney’s Grand Californian Hotel & Spa. ...

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Johnny Depp Makes Triumphant Return to the United States

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After news of being overtaken by an illness, Hollywood star Johnny Depp recently made his return to the stage back in the United States. Actor Johnny Depp has faced his fair share of hardship lately. The Pirates of the Caribbean actor has had a rough few years between the high-profile, explosive defamation case against his ex-wife, Amber Heard, and being cut out ...

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DeSantis Taken to Task for “Retaliation” Against “Woke” Disney

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As Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis continues his presidential campaign, he’s being questioned about the state’s actions and for “punishing” Disney. There are few back and forth as widely documented as. the fight between the Walt Disney Company and Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis. Many have criticized Governor DeSantis, and many have Disney, as well; fans and the Disney community find themselves ...

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DeSantis Board Goes Full ‘Anti-Woke,’ Abolishes DEI And Race-Based Programs

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It’s been quite the week for the Central Florida Tourism Oversight District. At its meeting last Tuesday, the Board appointed by Florida Governor Ron DeSantis said it would be cutting the mil rate within the District to help lower property taxes, a move that would presumably save Disney World money. But at that very same meeting, the Board also announced ...

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Family, Friends, and Fans Pay Tribute to Paul Reubens

Paul Reubens Death Tributes

On July 31, the world was shocked and saddened to learn of the passing of actor Paul Reubens, most well-known for creating the character Pee-wee Herman. He was also beloved by Disney fans for portraying Captain R3X on the Star Tours attraction. He is currently the voice of DJ R3X at Oga’s Cantina in Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge in both ...

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Is ‘Encanto 2’ Already Canceled? Disney Actress Weighs In

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When the animated movie Encanto premiered on Disney+ two years ago, Disney fans went wild for the movie’s stunning visual style, the endearing Uncle Bruno, and the now notoriously-addicting song “We Don’t Talk About Bruno” (not to mention other standout songs like “Surface Pressure” and “Dos Oruguitas”). We Don’t Talk About the Encanto Sequel… Disney clearly caught onto the demand and responded with a ...

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Disney Actor Is Set on Fire as SAG Strike Continues

Mike Massa SAG Strike

It’s been more than two weeks since Hollywood’s largest acting union — SAG-AFTRA — announced that they were going on strike. The strike began on July 14, and actors joined thousands of Hollywood writers on the picket lines. The WGA had been on strike since May, and it was the first time in more than 60 years that the two ...

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Another Disney Star Attacks Bob Iger for Being “Completely Out of Touch”

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To Walt Disney Company CEO Bob Iger, the disruptive ongoing WGA strike is apparently “unrealistic” — but if the Disney CEO was hoping that his remark would go unnoticed or fade from headlines quickly, then such hopes also seem to be unrealistic! According to the Hollywood Reporter, She-Hulk actress and Broadway star Tatiana Maslany said (while picketing in support of ...

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