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Walt Disney Dominated the Oscars

Walt Disney Dominated the Oscars

The Academy Awards will air on March 12 on Disney-owned ABC. For the first time, an actress in a Marvel film has a chance to win an Oscar. Angela Bassett was nominated for Best Supporting Actress for her role in Black Panther: Wakanda Forever (2022).  The films in the MCU have been nominated for 26 Academy Awards, winning only three, ...

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“I Better Consider Whether It’s Worth It”: Disney Adults Speak on the Disney Experience

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There’s nothing quite like going to a Disney Park. Whether it’s one like Magic Kingdom Park in Walt Disney World Resort or it’s Disneyland Park and Disney California Adventure Park in Disneyland Resort, Disney fans from all over the world all grasp at the chance to enjoy the Disney experience for themselves. But it’s no secret that in recent years, ...

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Disney’s Galactic Starcruiser Cutting DOZENS of Voyages

Feud hides Disney's business struggles

On March 1, 2022, Disney opened its newest hotel at the Walt Disney World Resort — the Star Wars Galactic Starcruiser. However, the Galactic Starcruiser was not just any Disney hotel. The Galactic Starcruiser is a fully immersive two-day experience, in which Guests can have amazing experiences like joining the rebellion, training with lightsabers, feasting on gourmet galactic treats, and ...

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You Can Own a Piece of the Parks Thanks to This Disney Auction!

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One of the most unique things about being a Disney fan is that you get to be part of an extensive and rich history of one of the most significant entertainment companies of the last 100 years. The Walt Disney Company was founded in 1923 when famous founder Walt Disney signed a contract with M.J. Winkler to produce a series ...

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Former Chief Creative Returns to Lead Walt Disney Imagineering

Walt Disney Imagineering

There is a new sheriff in town for Walt Disney Imagineering. Or rather, the return of an old one. Walt Disney Imagineering is the creative powerhouse responsible for everything that Guests experience in Disney Theme Parks around the world. Since its founding by Walt himself, the team has been championed by several legendary figures, including Marty Sklar and Bob Weiss. ...

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Disney Brings Back Innovative Nature Show

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Fans of nature-focused kids’ shows like Zoboomafoo or educational shows like The Crocodile Hunter from days past will be pleased to learn that a lesser-known National Geographic Wild show is being renewed! Team Sayari is apparently coming back for a second season! This show was created by the Walt Disney Company Africa alongside USAID, the U.S. State Department, and WildlifeDirect. The second season of ...

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Video: “Happily Ever After” Testing Caught by Disney Hotel Guests

Happily Ever After Fireworks

Sometimes, it really does pay to spend the extra money for a Theme Park view room at Disney’s Contemporary Resort, Disney’s Polynesian Resort, or Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort and Spa. Walt Disney World Resort Guests appeared to have gotten a special preview of the Magic Kingdom’s returning fireworks spectacular, “Happily Ever After” in the early morning hours as Walt Disney ...

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Josh D’Amaro Hopes New Reedy Creek Board Understands “Value” in Disney

Josh D'Amaro, Chairman of Disney Parks, Experiences, and Products

At the end of February, Florida Governor Ron DeSantis officially signed the bill that dissolved the Reedy Creek Improvement Act. Reedy Creek was a special district created in the 1970s that basically allowed Walt Disney World Resort as its own government. The dissolution signing marked the end of a long and tiring battle between Governor DeSantis and The Walt Disney ...

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Disney Star Faces More Backlash After Religious Acceptance Speech

high school musical's troy and chad look on as joshua bassett and olivia rodrigo dance in high school musical series

The original High School Musical film from 2003 was a Disney Channel Original Movie that focused on teenagers finding themselves and chasing their goals in spite of peer pressure — but the star of the hit spinoff series has been facing a lot of negative treatment from fans, which directly opposes the franchise’s meaning! Disney actor and High School Musical: The Musical: ...

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British Royals Make Discouraging Disney-Related Confession

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In the United Kingdom, Prince William and Kate Middleton (and other members of the royal family) are very recognizable public figures. However, even public figures have their indulgences — and apparently, one of this royal couple’s indulgences does not involve as much Disney as it used to! Prince William and Kate Middleton receive a lot of attention on their own, ...

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