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Bob Iger Accuses Ron DeSantis of Being Anti-Florida

Bob Iger, Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis

For more than a year, The Walt Disney Company and Florida Governor Ron DeSantis have been at extreme odds, and things have become downright hostile. The trouble started when former Disney CEO Bob Chapek spoke out against Florida’s Parental Rights In Education bill — also dubbed the “Don’t Say Gay” bill. From there, DeSantis fought back, saying Disney doesn’t run ...

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Disney Announces New Live-Action ‘Moana’!

Maui, Moana, HeiHei the chicken, and Pua the pig.

Nearly seven years ago, Disney released a new animated film that was unlike anything they had done before. Yes, it was a princess movie, but this was the first time that Disney had featured a Polynesian princess and focused on Polynesian traditions. Moana took the world by storm. Those who saw it loved the story, the music, the traditions, and the zany ...

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Cinderella Castle Has Officially Changed

cinderella castle 50th anniversary change

The Walt Disney World Resort and Disneyland Resort are renowned for embodying the values of the Disney community. The two Resorts and their Parks—Magic Kingdom, EPCOT, Disney’s Animal Kingdom, Disney’s Hollywood Studios Theme Park, Disneyland Park, and Disney California Adventure—offer visitors an unparalleled opportunity to bask in the Disney experience and revel in the magical atmosphere. Since October 2021, Walt ...

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Disney Handles Epilepsy Scare in Magic Kingdom

happily ever after

Walt Disney World Resort might be known for a variety of iconic attractions or roller coasters — as well as some more understated but all-the-more-spectacular offerings — but one of the most recognizable Disney World specialties is definitely nighttime spectaculars with fireworks! Fireworks are not known for their safety, but sometimes these airborne forms of entertainment can actually be particularly ...

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Beloved Animal Kingdom Experience Quietly Returns

Disney's Animal Kingdom Theme Park entrance

When Walt Disney World Resort is mentioned, many average Disney World fans will think of their favorite rides and the destinations or attractions that make the Disney Parks in this Disney Resort so iconic. When the Disney Park called the Animal Kingdom is specifically mentioned, icons like the Tree of Life and the Asia roller coaster called Expedition Everest – ...

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The War is Over, and Disney has Beaten DeSantis

Disney/DeSantis fight will break new legal ground

It seemed like an odd thing to do at the time, but now, in retrospect, we were all being rope-a-doped by the Walt Disney Company. For those of you unfamiliar with the reference, it comes from the 1974 Rumble in the Jungle. “The Greatest” Muhammad Ali was taking on the big, lumbering George Foreman. Ali just let Foreman punch away ...

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King Charles III Throws Some Not-So-Subtle Shade

Charles just can't wait to be king

There really is nothing better than a good, old-fashioned petty argument, especially when you’re not the one involved. It becomes amusing to see how low the two sides can go. But in the end, don’t we all win by laughing at their childish behavior? King Charles III spent much time in the news this week, but not even for something ...

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Mr. Iger, Congress Would Like a Word With You

Congress to Interview Bob Iger

Walt Disney Company CEO Bob Iger has had a busy couple of weeks. He began his “bloodbath” layoffs at the Disney Company by cutting several positions in television, the entire meta division, and several of his rivals. He has used these layoffs to purge Disney of seemingly everyone and every idea former CEO Bob Chapek had while in charge of ...

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Disney World Pales in Comparison to This Classic European Park

cinderella castle and tivoli gardens green space

Shots fired! Writer Lana Katsaros has just declared in an Insider article that one of the oldest amusement parks in Europe is far superior to Walt Disney World Resort. As a Florida native, Lana Katsaros has reportedly experienced more than her fair share of Walt Disney World Resort trips and Disney Park days. She has also visited many other theme parks or ...

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Can Disney Cruises Heal Your “Toxic” Family? This Guest Tried It

tiffany leigh with her baby and pluto and captain minnie

Many Disney Guests savor or treasure the classic “Disney magic” from Disney Parks and Disney vacations — in fact, so much so that some people have actually uprooted their lives and moved to be closer to Walt Disney World Resort — and apparently, this Disney magic remains potent despite the many recent controversies surrounding the Walt Disney Company! We’ve learned ...

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