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Disney Could Solidify its Entertainment Empire with Massive New Merger

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Disney could take its status as an entertainment giant to a whole new level with a possible merger with Reliance Industries. The Walt Disney Company has been at the forefront of entertainment—be that with cinema and television, theme parks, or otherwise—over the last 100 years. Through its various ups and downs, the company has undoubtedly established itself to be a ...

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Disney Legend and Former Disney World VP Passes Away

Dick Nunis at Disneyland

The Walt Disney Company has a large family of innovators, Imagineers, dreamers, celebrities, and dedicated cast members. Earlier today, Disney Legend Dick Nunis, the former chairman of Walt Disney Attractions, passed away. Related: Disney Star Dies Suddenly at 41 His Life as a Cast Member Before there was even a Disneyland, he worked at the park before it opened in 1955. ...

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Is Disney Paying For Universal’s NEW Theme Parks?

Disney Pays for Universal

The Disney Company owns one of the world’s most extensive theme park portfolios. It contains Disneyland Resort in California, Walt Disney World Resort in Florida, Disneyland Paris Resort, Hong Kong Disneyland Resort, Tokyo Disney Resort, and Shanghai Disney Resort. Related: Disney Reveals Plans To Move To Another U.S. State Aside from its theme park resorts, the company owns multiple studios, including ...

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REPORT: Disney to Elevate Controversial Reboot “Proud Family’s” Success with Spin-Off

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A new report shares that Disney might build on the success of the controversial Proud Family reboot with a new spinoff:  La Familia Avenúñez. The Walt Disney Company is considered one of the foremost names in entertainment because of its willingness to push the bar and stay at the forefront of innovation. Lately, on this journey, Disney has faced a ...

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Disney+ Hulu Merger Just Gave ‘Grey’s Anatomy’ Fans Massive Cause for Celebration!

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‘Grey’s Anatomy’ fans have a lot to celebrate and be excited about, per a recent announcement from Disney; recent reports lead us to believe that the long-standing and highly acclaimed show will be returning—in its entirety—available to stream on the newly merged Disney+ and Hulu app! One of the most notable things that sets the Walt Disney Company apart from ...

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VIDEO: Disney World Ban in the Making: Guests Use Homophobic Slurs, Cuss Out Fellow Park-Goers

bad disney world guest behavior

WARNING: The following article contains content and language that may not be suitable for younger readers. Viewer discretion is advised.  Recently, a Disney World guest reached the heights of bad behavior when he and his friends began cussing out a group of fellow theme park visitors and attacked them with homophobic slurs, all this after cutting the line at an ...

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Disney’s Haunted Mansion Closing Indefinitely

Haunted Mansion Closed

The original attraction debuted in Disneyland Park in 1969. It was soon followed by Walt Disney World Resort when Magic Kingdom Park opened in October 1971. Related: Tower of Terror vs. Haunted Mansion: Which is Better? Haunted Mansion History The idea for a haunted house attraction came from Walt E. Disney himself. However, the genius and namesake of the company passed ...

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Disney Toy Sales Force 1,100 Layoffs

the inspirational store behind Toy Story is closing

When it is reported that a new Disney (or Pixar or Star Wars or Marvel) movie has a bad run at the box office, most of the news story focuses on ticket revenue. However, the impact of a standard box office flop is much more significant than just the opening weekend ticket sales. A failed movie will have ripples throughout ...

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Disney’s Case Against DeSantis Hinges on Judge’s Interpretation of One Case

Mickey Mouse and Ron DeSantis

On Tuesday, lawyers for Florida Governor Ron DeSantis and the Walt Disney Company argued their cases in front of U.S. District Judge Allen Winsor. The hearing was for Judge Winsor to decide on DeSantis’ motion to dismiss the charges against him. Disney is accusing DeSantis and the Florida Legislature of government retaliation and infringing its First Amendment rights. Lawyers representing ...

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