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Character Meets Getting Too Realistic? Live-Action “Remy” Spotted at Disney Park

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Today marks 16 years since the culinary phenomenon in the form of a rodent captured the hearts of Pixar fans everywhere. Remy the Rat was an underdog in the restaurant industry who mastered French cuisine behind the guise of a chef’s hat in Ratatouille (2007). Earning $623 million at the box office during its theatrical run, Remy won over more ...

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Disney’s Dumbo Almost Scored Time Magazine’s “Person of the Year”

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Walt Disney’s animated classics have profoundly impacted many of us. In fact, this truth is what most likely caused your interest in this article. Certain movies and characters have become iconic, etching their way into our hearts for generations. Among these beloved characters is Disney’s adorable flying elephant, Dumbo. Did you know there’s a delightful story about this little pachyderm, ...

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Genie+ Prices Drop One Day After Park-Specific Pricing Announcement

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The Walt Disney World Resort and Disneyland Resort are climbing an uphill battle with their line-skipping policies. Many Guests have hoped the paid line-skipping system, Genie+, would be a temporary fix to curtail crowds after the COVID-19 closure. But Guests haven’t gotten their wish—Genie+ appears to be sticking around, and it recently got a controversial update. Since Disney did away ...

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Opinions Aside, the Disney Parks are Even More Packed Than Before the COVID-19 Pandemic

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For a while now, fans have been less than happy with the Walt Disney Company and the Disney experience they’ve been delivering to Guests at the Parks. The height of this dissatisfaction was during former Disney CEO Bob Chapek’s tenure, and since current Disney CEO Bob Iger has returned to the helm, Disney has been taking steps to ensure that ...

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“SLAY BUZZ!”: Buzz Lightyear is the Newest LGBTQ+ Ally

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Disney’s LGBTQ+ representation is a controversial subject. The Walt Disney Company has received backlash from every side of the spectrum, with those who believe that the LGBTQ representation is bad and inappropriate for audiences, as well as those who believe the company is not doing enough (particularly during the Don’t Say Gay controversy in Florida involving Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis ...

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Is Disney-Owned Magazine Ending After 135 Years?

National Geographic Magazine

On September 26, 1888, the National Geographic Society published the very first issue of what would become one of the most iconic magazines on the planet. That first issue contained no pictures and cost 50 cents. The society said that its aim was to “increase and diffuse geographic knowledge.” The magazine was mainly an academic one, with the articles in ...

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Disney’s Popularity is On the Rise, As DeSantis Stumbles in New Hampshire

Ron DeSantis and Disney Characters

If you’ve ever watched The West Wing, you know that the fictional President of the United States, Jed Bartlett, is from New Hampshire. And if you learned nothing from that show, you know New Hampshire is the home to retail politics. You must shake every hand and kiss every baby in the state to win an election there. Florida Governor Ron DeSantis ...

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Disney Admits to Taking Guest Photos Without Their Knowledge via Legal Notice

Disney Paris privacy laws

When stepping through the entrance of Disneyland Paris in Europe, you may now observe a discreet legal notice posted for you to read. This privacy notice informs you that photos are being taken of Guests upon entry, but have you ever wondered why? Having your picture taken against your will may seem imposing, but there is also an important reason ...

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Jonathan Majors Files Domestic Violence Claim Against Woman He Was Arrested For Assaulting

Back in March, news broke that Marvel star Jonathan Majors had been arrested on serious charges of domestic violence, including strangulation. Majors’ ex-girlfriend, Grace Jabbari, said that the two got into an argument that ended with Majors breaking her finger, twisting her arm, and hitting her so hard that it caused her ear to bleed. Majors claimed that the fight ...

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Score Up to $20 Off On These shopDisney Tumblers!

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Whether hanging out around the house or going out and about, tumblers and straws are the handiest thing to have around. They’re so versatile! You can fill them with coffee for an added pick-me-up, or you can fill them with water to stay hydrated. If you’re a Disney fan, then you’ll love these Tumblers. The best part? They’re all on ...

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