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Disney Shares Further Details About TRON as Opening Day Approaches

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TRON’s opening day is fast approaching; in under a month, Disney Fanatics will be able to enjoy the highly anticipated ride, immersing themselves in the Grid. As all Disney fans would know, in this attraction, Guests can “Speed across a world with no horizons in a high-stakes race” and “Surge past your fierce opponents as you attempt to cross through ...

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Another Disney Resort Drops Face Mask Requirement

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For nearly three years, Disney Parks around the world have been working hard to keep Guests safe when they visit. The COVID-19 pandemic changed the way Guests experienced Disney, from social distancing to face mask requirements, and more. While the height of the pandemic is behind us, Guests at certain Disney Parks are still having to abide by certain health ...

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Disney CEO Bob Iger Concedes “Aggressive” Pricing Strategy Hindered Accessibility

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Disney’s pricing structure has been criticized repeatedly by fans. The Walt Disney Company, during former Disney CEO Bob Chapek’s tenure, instituted massive price increases that not only upset many fans but actively priced out families. While many airlines, resorts, and hotels are currently seeing the highest prices they’ve ever seen Disney has become particularly pricey in the last few years, ...

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Does Disney Animators’ Union Plea Signal Incoming Layoffs?

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Disney’s Animation Production workers have made it clear that they want to unionize and force Disney to recognize their integration into The Animators Guild. But something tells me that a much-needed shakeup is beginning to happen within the walls of the Walt Disney Animation Studios campus. I got a feeling that the artists on all levels–especially those behind much of ...

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Disney Under Fire AGAIN For Diverse Casting

Disney Under Fire for Casting

In recent months, Disney has come under fire from the internet for its casting choice in some of its most popular movies. The first controversy came when Disney announced the casting for its new live-action remake of The Little Mermaid (2023). Ariel will be played by Halle Bailey, who is African American. Disney and Bailey faced almost immediate backlash for the ...

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Bob Iger Admits Disney Park Pricing Is “Too Aggressive”, There’s a Simple Solution

On March 9, Walt Disney CEO Bob Iger spoke at the Morgan Stanley Technology, Media, and Telecom Conference. While speaking at the conference, Iger addressed a number of things, including Disney+, sports betting, and what his plans are for Disney’s multiple theme parks. He also spoke about the price of a trip to Disney, which has been a point of ...

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Bob Iger Discusses Direction of Disney Theme Park Expansion

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The continued integration of Movie characters and stories into the Disney Theme Parks has been a topic of some debate among “Disney Adults,” with many seeing the lack of Park original rides and stories reminiscent of Disneyland glory days as a sign of creative laziness. But returning Disney CEO Bob Iger has made it clear he thinks otherwise. Speaking during ...

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Former Disney Star Reveals They Way They Lost Their Virginity Was “So Cringey”

Brenda Song as London Tipton, Dylan Sprouse as Zack Martin, Cole Sprouse as Cody Martin, and Ashley Tisdale as Maddie Fitzpatrick on 'The Suite Life of Zack and Cody'

It’s well known at this point that Disney Channel is very particular about the image its stars have. Disney stars have repeatedly spoken out about how controlled and restrictive their time with Disney was to maintain their image of family-friendly entertainment. Consequently, after their time working with the Walt Disney Company has come to an end, many actors and singers ...

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Disney’s ‘Happily Ever After’ Returns Soon, Here’s How They’re Getting Ready for It

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The Walt Disney World Resort and the Disneyland Resort are known to be prime spots for a magical Disney vacation. Any Theme Park and the attractions at these Disney Resorts—think Haunted Mansion at Disney’s Magic Kingdom Park and Disneyland Park, shows like “Fantasmic!” at Disney’s Hollywood Studios, a nighttime spectacular like Disney Enchantment, or lands like Pandora at Animal Kingdom ...

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New Disney Cruise Line Private Island Gets Opening Date

New Disney Cruise Private Island

Ahoy, Disney Cruise Line sailors! In just a short time, Castaway Cay will no longer be your only private island destination in the Caribbean! We have known for a while now that Disney Cruise Line was planning to build a second exclusive port of call in The Bahamas called “Lighthouse Point,” on the island of Eleuthera. And the launching of ...

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