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  • Oct- 2024 -
    3 October
    A group of animated characters, including a bear, a donkey, and a tiger, are dressed in Halloween costumes in a forest setting. Bags resembling characters are floating above them. The scene is set on a cloudy day.
    Isabella Reimer
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    New Loungefly Halloween Line: The Perfect Accessories for a Frightfully Fun Season!

    Get ready to welcome the spooky season with a dash of style! A new Loungefly Halloween collection is here, offering an array of eerie yet adorable accessories that are perfect for adding some festive fun to your fall wardrobe. Whether you love haunted motifs, playful pumpkins, or iconic Halloween characters, this collection has something special for every fan of the spooky season. From backpacks t

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  • 3 October
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    Andrew Boardwine
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    22 Total Attractions at Walt Disney World Go Offline, Guests Confused By Struggles

    If you’ve ever visited Disney World, you know that ride closures happen. But yesterday, October 2, 2024, took things to a whole new level. With 22 attractions going offline across the parks, many guests found themselves scrambling for backup plans. While some might chalk it up to an unlucky day, it certainly felt like the magic was a bit harder to find! Magic Kingdom Takes a Hit Magic Kingdom is t

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  • 3 October
    The Walt Disney Company entrance on a bright, clear, sunny day. A Disney employee recently suffered a hack after downloading an AI program.
    Alessia Dunn
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    Disney Loses Top Executive as Pressure Mounts on Bob Iger’s Succession Plan

    Disney's ongoing restructuring has led to the announcement of Liam Keelan's departure from his role as Senior Vice President of Original Content for Europe, the Middle East, and Africa (EMEA). Keelan, who joined The Walt Disney Company in 2020, has been instrumental in developing the Disney+ Originals portfolio in the region. Under his leadership, the team created over 70 original shows, significa

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  • 3 October
    Wooden signpost with various direction arrows. The signs point to Mountain Road, Grizzly River Run, Frog Jump Falls, Redwood Creek, Grand Californian Hotel, and Pacific Wharf. Surrounded by trees and a rustic building within Disneyland Resort
    Eva Miller
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    Large Crack Found in Disney Attraction; Fans Demand Action

    The Big Al statue with MagicBand+ interaction, a beloved new addition to Disney California Adventure, has already begun showing significant signs of wear and tear less than six months after its installation. The statue, installed in May 2023, was part of Disney’s continued effort to blend nostalgic characters with modern interactive technology. However, fans have started to notice a large crack fo

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  • 3 October
    A holiday-themed scene with an animated skeleton wearing a Santa suit greeting a child. Surrounding them are festive merchandise, such as a backpack, lunch bag, and a cylindrical box, all featuring Christmas designs and cartoon characters.
    Isabella Reimer
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    Loungefly’s ‘Nightmare Before Christmas’ Collection: Hauntingly Stylish Must-Haves

    Get ready to embrace the spooky season in style with Loungefly’s newest Nightmare Before Christmas collection! Whether you’re a fan of the Pumpkin King himself, Jack Skellington, Sally, or just love the eerie charm of Halloween Town, this collection is filled with hauntingly whimsical designs that capture the magic of Tim Burton’s classic 1993 film. From stylish backpacks to cute wallets, these ac

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  • 2 October
    A cartoon caricature stands in front of a blue backdrop featuring logos of streaming services, including DirecTV Stream, Fire, Roku, Google TV, Android, Samsung, Peloton, and Apple TV. Various devices display streaming interfaces.
    Krysten Swensen
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    Disney Goes to Courts to Demand “Bad Faith” Complaint Dismissal

    The recent carriage dispute between Disney and DirecTV escalated after their agreement expired on September 1, 2024. This lapse resulted in a significant blackout for approximately 11.3 million DirecTV subscribers, who suddenly lost access to several key Disney-owned channels, including the Disney Channel, ABC, and ESPN. The blackout occurred during prime sports viewing seasons, aggravating consum

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  • 2 October
    Snow White Woke
    Alessia Dunn
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    Walt Disney’s Snow White Origin Story Erased Entirely in New Film, Rachel Zegler Confirms

    Rachel Zegler, set to portray Snow White in Disney's upcoming live-action iteration of the classic fairy tale, has stirred significant discussion with her new framing of the character's name. Traditionally derived from the phrase “skin as white as snow,” Zegler revealed that the film will employ a different origin story. Instead of this familiar reference, the narrative will depict Snow White as a

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  • 2 October
    Eva Miller
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    Disney Guests Frustrated After Kylie Jenner’s Fashion Show Closes Park Early

    In a night of high fashion and glamour, Kylie Jenner took center stage at Disneyland Paris Resort, closing the much-anticipated Coperni fashion show in a stunning black ball gown. The event, which has been teased by Coperni for the past week, brought the worlds of fashion and fantasy together in an unforgettable spectacle, but it also left some Disneyland Paris Resort guests feeling less than thri

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  • 2 October
    Whoopi Goldberg Anti White Feeling Comments
    Krysten Swensen
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    Whoopi Goldberg “Schools” Disney Star After “B.S.” Statements

    For a long time, celebrities have faced backlash and been forced to defend their comments, actions, and personal beliefs. That has never been more true than it is now, with nearly everyone having a camera and things going viral within hours. Now, celebrities are absolutely allowed to believe whatever they want, stand behind whatever they want, and endorse any political candidate they want. On the

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  • 2 October
    Walt Disney smiling next to a man programming Disneyland animatronics.
    Jess Colopy
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    Russo Brothers Depart Marvel To Create Film on Disney Animatronic Rebellion

    The Russo Brothers, known for directing some of the most successful Marvel Cinematic Universe Films, have teamed up with Netflix for a film about rebellious Disneyland Resort animatronics. The movie–The Electric State (2025)–stars Millie Bobby Brown, Chris Pratt, Alan Tudyk, and more. The Electric State is set in an imagined version of 1994, which the directors hoped would take viewers out of thei

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