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‘Thor Love and Thunder’ Happy Meal Toys Arrive at McDonald’s!

Thor Happy Meal Toys

Thor (Chris Hemsworth), Jane (Natalie Portman), Valkyrie (Tessa Thompson), Groot (Vin Deisel), and the rest of the gang are arriving at your local McDonald’s just in time for the release of Marvel’s new movie, Thor: Love and Thunder. The iconic fast-food chain has released a new line of Happy Meal toys featuring mini action figures of all of the heroes ...

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Tom Hanks Backs Tim Allen in ‘Lightyear’ Casting Debate

Tim Allen Lightyear Casting

The early praise for Disney/Pixar’s feature film Lightyear has faded away to criticisms, and a lackluster box office performance as a consensus begins to form that the supposed origin story of everybody’s favorite Space Ranger, Buzz Lightyear, missed the mark. One of the chief complaints has been Pixar’s decision to recast the voice of the “real” Buzz Lightyear from Toy Story ...

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OpEd: I Don’t Think We are Actually Mad at Bob Chapek

Bob Chapek

Just in the past few months, the name “Bob Chapek” has almost become a trigger word among Disney Fanatics. No matter what camp you find yourself in, whether it is the group chanting “Go Woke Go Broke,” the masses demanding a return of Annual Passholders, or the fans frustrated with the quality found in new movies and Park experiences. I ...

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Video: Disney Guest Takes Drastic Measures to Stay Cool in Florida Heat

Guest goes in Disney Fountain

Florida summers can be extremely hot, especially in spots of Central Florida like the Walt Disney World Resort. Disney days in June, July, and August feature hours spent under the blistering sun, and when staying cool and hydrated need to be on top of Guests’ priority lists. But while it is important to avoid heatstroke, it is also important to ...

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Video: ‘Small World’ Breaks Down, Cast Members Tow Boats by Hand

small world ride breakdown

The nightmare of at least a few Disney Fanatics came true this last week as Disney Park Guests got stuck on “it’s a small world” and were towed back to the loading dock by Cast Members. The incident occurred at the original “small world” attraction in Disneyland Park, and a TikTok video by @mayakinss_, who said: “I got stuck on ...

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‘Minions’ Decimates ‘Lightyear’s Box Office Performance

Minions Movie

Even though they were not released at the same time, Illumination Entertainment’s latest animated feature film, Minions: The Rise of Gru, recorded an opening weekend box office performance that was nearly double that of Disney/Pixar’s summer film, Lightyear, and gave the Mouse House a once-in-a-blue-moon box office defeat. According to The Hollywood Reporter:  “Minions: The Rise of Gru scored a huge four-day opening of ...

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Disney Keeps Dwarfs in ‘Snow White,’ Casts ‘Pirates’ Star as Grumpy

Snow White Remake

It appears that Disney will include dwarves in its live-action remake of Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs, after all. The reimagining of the first-ever feature-length animated film has faced backlash from onlookers for most of its development as the Mouse House made it clear that it will be a far departure from the original story. Prominent Latina actress Rachel ...

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Video: Guest Disrupts Disney World Proposal

Disney World Proposal ruined

It appears that yet another couple’s Disney proposal has been completely ruined. But this time, it was ruined by a Guest. A few weeks ago, the internet was set ablaze as a video of a Disneyland Paris Cast Member blatantly ruining a couple’s big moment in front of Sleeping Beauty Castle went viral. Now, a video has emerged from the Walt ...

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Sure-Fire Way to Get Help on Disney World’s Website

Disney World Customer Support

Planning a Walt Disney World Resort vacation can be complicated, and it can get to a point where one might want to talk to a Cast Member for assistance. Unfortunately, would-be Disney World Guests and current Annual Passholders have reported having an incredibly difficult time getting a hold of Cast Members. But, there might be one way to ensure a ...

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