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“It Really Depends On Who’s Running Your Show”: Nickelodeon Star Explains Why Disney Channel Actors Were More Traumatized

Devon Werkheiser as Ned Bixby on Ned's Declassified School Survival Guide

Even though many Disney Channel fans are dedicated viewers of classic Disney Channel shows like The Suite Life of Zack & Cody, Hannah Montana, That’s So Raven, or The Wizards of Waverly Place, there is also a lot of crossover between Disney fans and Nickelodeon fans. One popular kids’ show from Nickelodeon was Ned’s Declassified School Survival Guide, and the star of that ...

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Disney Ruins Nearly All of Its Vintage Animation Assets

Disney copyright loss

The Walt Disney Company has acquired many assets over 100 years of existence, but sadly, not all have made it that long. The company has a major looming issue involving the copyright to Mickey Mouse ending in 2024, but that isn’t the only major loss the company has had to contend with since it was founded. In fact, the animation ...

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Disney Performers Embrace Non-Verbal Autistic Guest By the Dozen

autistic nonverbal guest with jasmine and loki

Ardent Disney Fanatics will already be aware that a large portion of the famous Disney magic comes from interactions with Disney character performers during Character Meet and Greets, or during impromptu on-the-go interactions with said performers (such as this absolutely adorable interaction between Ariel and a tiny French Flounder)! Being a Disney performer is certainly not easy, but the performers ...

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Disney’s Supreme Court Loss Will Have Ripple Effects Across the Already Struggling Company

Disney Lawyers have a compelling argument after Supreme Court loss

The Walt Disney Company suffered a significant blow in front of the Supreme Court last week. The Court ruled that a lower court should revive a First Amendment lawsuit against Disney that the lower Court had thrown out. The case stems from Disney’s use of Lots-O-Huggin’ in Toy Story 3 (2010). A New Jersey company had the trademark on a similar ...

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‘Bear’ Star Says Disney Rejected Shocking “Mouse” Scene From Airing

Disney Hulu The Bear best show on television

The series about a group of sandwich shop underdogs turned Michelin star hopefuls just launched its second season on Hulu. “The Bear” massed a significant following in its premiere season inspired by the Chicago joint Mr. Beef, earning it the quickest second-season green light in history. Starring Jeremy Allen White as the neurotic chef Carmen “Carmy” Berzatto and Ebon Moss-Bachrach ...

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Video: Star-Powered ‘Haunted Mansion’ Cast Shares Behind-the-Scenes Look at the Film

Haunted Mansion

In just over a month, Disney fans can board a virtual Doom Buggie and ride on the other side when Haunted Mansion spooks theaters. The devil is in the details, and the spirits from the iconic Haunted Mansion attraction are etched into every corner of the highly-anticipated film. Directed by Justin Simien and featuring fan-favorite stars like Jamie Lee Curtis, ...

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NEW: A Stunning Sneak Peek Into the World’s First ‘Frozen’ Land

Anna and Elsa's Playhouse

Disclaimer to Frozen fanatics: the images you’re about to see might make you melt. Whispers of a Frozen-themed land have been circulating for years, and with Arendelle opening its gates in November, we can almost taste the first snowflake. Moving into the Hong Kong Disneyland Resort, the immersive expansion invites Disney Guests to a Summer Snow Day celebration inspired by Walt Disney ...

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Disney Fans Rally Behind Special Needs Adult Who Enjoys Character Hugs

Disney character hugs

Disney Parks hold a timeless appeal for anyone regardless of age, whether adults or children. However, Disney-loving adults sometimes feel the need to justify their fondness for these beloved vacation destinations as they are normally regarded as places for kids. There have been a lot of discussions lately around the adult presence in Disney theme parks, and a great deal ...

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Fans Divided Over New Genie+ Pricing

Disney Genie+ Price Increases

On June 23, Disney announced that some major changes were coming to the Disney Genie+ system at Walt Disney World Resort. Instead of Genie+ costing one price per day for all four theme parks, prices for Genie+ will vary depending on the Park. Those who Park Hop will still be able to purchase Genie+, but the price will be along ...

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