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After Roadblock from DeSantis’s Board, Disney World Union Leader Slams Employees

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While many were markedly unhappy with the changes made when Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis disbanded the Reedy Creek Improvement District board and put in place the new Central Florida Tourism Oversight District board in its place—specially hand-picked by the Florida Governor himself, no less—there was one party that was optimistic about the new voices and the change: the Walt Disney ...

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Is Disney’s Slump a Sign of Great Things to Come?

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The Walt Disney Company has seen its fair share of trouble in the recent past. The Mouse House, famous for its unerring standards of production and entertainment, has received much criticism and backlash for its choices recently—creative or otherwise. Disney has been accused of being woke for numerous reasons—think the retheming of Splash Mountain to Tiana’s Bayou Adventure at Walt ...

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Rosie O’Donnell Reveals She Turned Down Iconic ‘Hocus Pocus’ Role

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Thirty years ago, Bette Midler, Kathy Najimy, and Sarah Jessica Parker brought Winifred, Mary, and Sarah Sanderson to life. The actresses starred in the classic Disney Halloween film, Hocus Pocus. In the film, the Sanderson sisters are accidentally brought back to life 300 years after they were hanged. Their goal? To suck the lives out of the children of Salem, Massachusetts, ...

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Prolific Hollywood Icon Abandoning Netflix for Disney

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A shocking report recently has suggested that one of the most prolific men in Hollywood is shaking up the streaming wars by heading back to Disney. If true, this move would be quite a scandalous affair after Netflix just had a breakaway sensation last year created by this prominent person. Ryan Murphy, the mind behind hits like Glee, American Horror ...

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Disney Drops New Details (and Treats) for Highly-Anticipated Summer Show

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What would happen if the leader of the Avengers led a kickline? Thanks to this Disney Park, you’ll be able to get that answer on June 30. While it’s not confirmed a kickline is featured in the show, it’s certain that Steve Rogers, a.k.a. Captain America, will be the frontman in an all-new musical called “Rogers: The Musical.” Depicting Captain ...

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Journey of Water ‘Moana’ Attraction Showcases Test Phase in New Photos

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The unsightly EPCOT construction walls will finally come down this fall as the Park prepares to launch its new Journey of Water attraction later this year. Inspired by Disney’s animated movie Moana, Guests will get the chance to experience new and fun ways to engage with water never before seen at Walt Disney World. Disney Imagineers know you are excited ...

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Guest Enraged When Cast Member Won’t Break Rules For Her

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When Walt Disney World Resort opened after its forced COVID-19 closure, Guests had to get used to a brand-new Disney experience. Masks were required at all times, social distancing was in place, character dining and buffets were gone, strict capacity limits were enforced, and Park Hopping (when it finally returned) was not allowed until 2 p.m. It’s been nearly three ...

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Dazzling or Disturbing? Meet the New AI Disney “Families”

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These days, artificial intelligence is both a common topic and a controversial one. Some people love using AI services like ChatGPT to plan their vacations and assist with a variety of mundane tasks or research projects, while other people find AI usage to be disturbing and dishonest. Some people also find AI and social media’s augmentation of appearances to present ...

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Massive Fire Shuts Down Theme Park

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The Disney Parks are the epitome of magic and wonder for Guests from all over the world, and while they set a high standard for similar theme parks to meet, they are by no means the only Park that Guests love to frequent. Often, we have reported on news from Universal—Disney’s biggest competitor; recently, they announced Halloween Horror Nights house ...

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Family Spots Once In A Lifetime Hidden Mickey at Hollywood Studios

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Finding a Hidden Mickey at the Walt Disney World Resort required concentration, attention to detail, and, most of the time, luck. They are hidden for a reason, and you will miss them if you’re not paying close attention. The origins of Hidden Mickeys are simple. When Walt Disney worked with Imagineers to create EPCOT, he told them he did not ...

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