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She Helped Save Disney From a Supreme Court Case, Now She’s In Charge of DeSantis’ Disney District

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In 2021, Florida Governor Ron DeSantis and the Florida Legislature crafted a wide-ranging law that would allow the state to punish social media companies for removing posts or refusing to publish posts from certain media companies or political figures, even if those posts violated the company’s rules on hate speech, violent incitements, or disinformation. DeSantis used Twitter and Facebook’s bans ...

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The Spring Breakers Are Coming! Disney World is About to Be Overrun By Record Crowds

Disney World 2023 attendance figures are down

It’s that time of year again. After a long, cold winter, the northern state releases its students and families on spring break to overrun Walt Disney World. With Easter weekend being earlier this year, most midwestern and mid-Atlantic school districts have moved their spring break into March to correspond with the holiday. So, that means the next three weeks will ...

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Will ‘Moana 2’ Feature Disney’s First Transgender Princess?

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A recent viral video has fans up in arms about the possibility of the beloved Disney princess Moana coming out as transgender in Moana 2. Disney has recently come under fire frequently for its LGBTQ representation. The Walt Disney Company has certainly made a notable effort to include more diverse characters in its movies and television shows. While some have ...

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Nearly 95% of Disney’s Irreplaceable Classic Animation Materials Completely Destroyed

Disney Classic Animation

The Walt Disney Company recently faced the loss of its rights to the first version of Mickey Mouse, bringing an end to a nearly 100-year copyright on the most recognizable fictional character in history. Now, in its 101st year, the company has lost not only its initial claim to fame in Steamboat Willie, but almost all of its classic animation ...

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Guest Shocked as Single Rider Tries to Kick Her Out of Line

Expedition Everest Single Rider Fight

Many people love traveling to the Walt Disney World Resort with friends or family. They love experiencing all the magic of the theme parks with those who are important to them. However, there are also a lot of people who love to travel to Disney World by themselves. They enjoy doing what they want, when they want, and not worrying ...

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Beloved Disney Castle Catches Fire, New Updates Confirm Damage

Drones At Disneyland Paris

Disneyland Paris has captivated the hearts and imaginations of millions of guests from around the world. Disneyland Paris is located in Marne-la-Vallée, France, this magical destination is not just a theme park; it’s a location where guests’ dreams come to life, fantasies are realized, and cherished memories are made that will last a lifetime. When guests step through the gates ...

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Disney REVIVING 21-Year-Old Abandoned Movie

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The Walt Disney Company is returning to the “sequel well” one more time with a movie abandoned 21 years ago. In a move that has stirred both excitement and skepticism among fans, Disney has officially announced plans for a sequel to the beloved comedy Freaky Friday (2003), with Lindsay Lohan confirming her involvement. This announcement comes on the heels of ...

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Bluey Gets Replaced in Newer Episodes

Bluey Album Artwork

Bluey and her adventures in a colorful, cartoon-dog-inhabited version of Australia’s Brisbane have absolutely captured and captivated viewers of all ages. As her show has progressed into over 150 episodes, so too have its episodes, themes, and need for its leading pooch. Bluey, the excitable seven-year-old puppy, has always been the show’s title character, and there’s no dispute about it. ...

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Disney’s Latest Live-Action Film in Disarray After Losing Academy Award-Winning Director

Bambi and Thumper

Late last month, Disney announced that Sean Bailey was leaving as the Walt Disney Studios head of the live-action division. During his 15 years turning Disney animated classics into live-action films, Bailey had some major hits, The Lion King (2019), which grossed more than $1.6 billion at the box office, and major misses, Cruella (2021), only took home $233 million. Related: ‘Some Kids, Some Parents ...

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Why Does a Website That Included Pages on Cannibalism, Prostitution, and Drug Use Now Link to Disney?

Disney CEO Bob Iger

The Walt Disney Company owns a little bit of everything. Either through its own design or through purchases, Disney owns a good portion of the media industry. In the past 20 years, mostly under current CEO Bob Iger, the Walt Disney Company went on a spending spree, buying up competitors including Pixar, Marvel Studios, Hulu, and 20th Century Fox Studios. ...

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