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China Market is Softening on Iger and Disney
When Bob Iger returned as CEO, it was widely believed that his return would warm the relationship between Disney and China that had soured under his predecessor, former CEO Bob Chapek. A mere two days after Iger’s return, Disney’s Avatar: The Way of Water (2023) received permission from the Chinese government to be released in the Communi
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Dining
One of the “Best Wine Bars in America” is in Disney World
Walt Disney World Resort has built the reputation of having only the best on offer. From some of the best rides and attractions in the world—think Haunted Mansion and Space Mountain at Magic Kingdom or Kali River Rapids in Disney's Animal Kingdom—there's much on offer for any Disney Fanatic to have the ultimate Walt Disney World vacation.
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Disney Approves Yet Another Live-Action Remake, Despite Fans’ Complaints
If the negative responses to live-action remakes like the new Little Mermaid and Peter Pan and Wendy movies (not to mention the backlash after the Emma Watson Beauty and the Beast movie) are any indication, it seems like Disney audiences are sick and tired of seeing the same story play out onscreen in two different formats. Now we have le
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Business
Fired Disney Executive Threatens Lawsuit, Claims “Serious Consequences” For Firing
Last month, during Disney’s quarterly earnings calls, CEO Bob Iger announced that, while the company was doing well, they still needed to cut costs. Iger said that he and CFO Christine McCarthy were looking to cut a total of $5.5 billion from the budget. In order to do that, they needed to lay off thousands of Cast Members. On March 27, w
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Disney Parks
This Influencer Says Your Typical Park Outfit Is Tacky
Packing for your upcoming Disney World trip can feel totally overwhelming. Some people go crazy packing matching ears and Loungefly bags for each day of a seven-day trip. Some people DisneyBound and have creative outfits. Heck, some people just want to be comfortable and wear long t-shirts and bike shorts. Influencer Anna Bey though share
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Disney Has ALWAYS Changed Source Material
Disney has been embroiled in controversy and faced backlash recently for its casting decision with The Little Mermaid and Peter Pan and Wendy. The entertainment giant has been accused of pandering to “woke” audiences because of its casting choices and, particularly after some comments from The Little Mermaid star Halle Bailey,
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Business
Bob Iger Notifies Employees; Major Layoffs to Start This Week
In November, Disney’s Board of Directors sent shockwaves through the Disney and entertainment communities when they announced that CEO Bob Chapek had been fired. Even more shocking, former Disney CEO Bob Iger would be coming back to take his place. Just about three months later, Disney hosted its quarterly earnings call — the first
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Disney Park Removes References to Death in Haunted Mansion Ride
In a move assumed to be in the name of “inclusivity,” Walt Disney Imagineers have removed items from one of the Haunted Mansion variants that ironically allude to the whole theme of the attraction family–death. Related: “You Asked. They Listened.” Guest Complaints Trigger Changes to Disney Park Ride Originally opening at
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Disney Parks
European Guests Keeping Getting THIS Wrong At Disney World
Visiting a new country is scary and exciting at the same time! Going viral on social media is the claim that many European visitors coming to the states do not seem to realize just how big of a country we are! View this post on Instagram A post shared by We Read It One Night (@wereaditpod) Directly from the website Trippy: “It's 213
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Internet’s Favorite Boyfriend Joins This Upcoming Disney Movie
The phenomenon of the internet boyfriend is not new. A continuation of the age-old expression of celebrity crushes—which goes back to The Aeneid, which some argue is fan fiction in itself—the internet has revolutionized how fans express their love for their favorites: be that celebrities or entertainment giants. Few are as beloved as the
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