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Awkwafina Responds to “Blaccent” Accusations after NAACP Nomination

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Cancel culture has come into play once again as Awkwafina, an Asian American actress who has become a staple for Disney and Marvel in recent years (after starring in hits like the 2018 movies Crazy Rich Asians and Ocean’s Eight), faces a new wave of criticism for her “blaccent” after being nominated for an NAACP Image Award. The NAACP Awards ...

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Why Doesn’t EPCOT Have a Parade?

Parades, in general, have disappeared from Disney Parks for some time now as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic, but even before that most parks at Walt Disney World have been missing parades for a number of years. While the Magic Kingdom has always had an afternoon parade, and at times, a nighttime parade, the other Disney theme parks have ...

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VIDEO: Rosalie Chiang, Star of ‘Turning Red’ Celebrates Lunar New Year at Disneyland

Rosalie Chiang, star of the new Disney and Pixar original film Turning Red (2022), recently visited the Disneyland Resort to celebrate Lunar New Year and to share some details about her character in the upcoming film. Follow along with her visit to Disneyland in the video below shared by the Disney Parks Blog: Chiang spent some time exploring the Lunar ...

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A Look Back at Presidential Moments at Disney Parks

Presidential visits to Disney parks have been taking place in one form or another since the opening of Disneyland. Presidents and Vice Presidents have held a number of press conferences and speeches at Disney Parks over the years, but they have also visited with their own families, hosted TV specials, and even helped Cast Members and Walt Disney himself celebrate ...

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List: Disney Buddy Pictures Perfect for ‘Pal-entine’s Day’

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If Disney movies have you looking for anything but a wishing star, it’s your prince or princess and your best pal! Whether you’re feeling a buddy-loving bromance, or a girl’s night in, Disney has a way of reminding its audience to appreciate friendships. D23 made a list of the best buddy pictures for your upcoming Pal-entine’s day. Here are my ...

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Disney Receives Top Corporate Equality Index Score

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For the sixteenth consecutive year, The Walt Disney Company earned a score of 100 on the Human Rights Campaign (HRC) Foundation’s Corporate Equality Index (CEI). According to Disney’s press release on the matter, the CEI is “the nation’s foremost benchmarking survey and report measuring corporate policies and practices related to LGBTQ+ workplace equality.” “Disney’s efforts in satisfying all of the ...

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Did Disney+ Manager Accidentally Drop ‘Obi-Wan Kenobi’ Release Date?

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It appears that one of the most highly-anticipated additions to Disney+, and Lucasfilm’s Star Wars franchise as a whole, might have had its release date revealed! Disney+ Global Program Manager Brandon SanGiovanni sent out a Tweet on February 3, 2022, which said: “Our very own Obi-Wan wi be saying “hello, there,” on Disney+… May 2022.”  Check it out: SanGiovanni quickly ...

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Would Walt Disney Recognize the Magic Kingdom?

The flagship park of the Walt Disney World Resort was ultimately pulled off in time for its October 1, 1971 opening by Roy Disney, Walt Disney’s brother who had taken over management of the project following his death to see his brother’s dream through. Walt passed away in 1966, just one year after the “Florida Project” was publicly announced, and ...

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Disney Plus Update: ‘Goosebumps’ Live-Action Series in Development

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Goosebumps will once again go from the page to the screen. This time as a Disney+ Original Series. According to Variety, Disney+ ordered 10 episodes to be made from R.L. Stine’s beloved books. This is the latest development since word of a new series was first reported in April 2020. The Variety exclusive states: The series follows a group of five high schoolers ...

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