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A born and bred New England girl living the Disney life in Southern California. I love to read, to watch The Golden Girls, and love everything to do with Disney and Universal. I also love to share daily doses of Disney on my Disney Instagram @BrazzleDazzleDisney!

‘Zootopia 2’ Bombshell as Director Unveils Voice from Beyond and Global Theme Park Twist

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On November 26, Disney will release its newest animated film, Zootopia 2, nearly ten years after the original film came out. The 2016 animated film was a massive success, grossing over $1 billion worldwide, and is now one of Disney’s most successful animated films to date. Fans immediately began asking for a sequel, but it was not until 2023 that Disney ...

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Disney World President Makes Controversial Statement About Muppet*Vision and DinoLand Closures

Muppets Section in Hollywood Studios

Over the past few years, Walt Disney World has undergone some significant changes, and a lot more are on the way. Some of the changes — like the creation of a Villains Land in the Magic Kingdom — have gone over well. Unfortunately, many of the changes are much more controversial, and fans have been outspoken in their disappointment. The ...

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Disney Confirms Return of Controversial Fireworks Show

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Back on October 1, 2021, the Walt Disney World Resort kicked off its massive 50th Anniversary celebration. The 18-month-long event was full of great new merchandise, limited-time food and beverage offerings, new shows, new experiences, and everything in between. The Magic Kingdom, EPCOT, and Animal Kingdom all had special events to celebrate the momentous occasion. However, there was one aspect ...

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Guests Shocked as Bees Swarm Popular Magic Kingdom Ride

Little Mermaid Attraction at MK

In 2012, Disney Imagineers and construction crews finished the massive expansion of Fantasyland in the Magic Kingdom. In the following years, many new attractions, shopping, and dining experiences became part of Fantasyland, including Enchanted Tales with Belle, Be Our Guest Restaurant, Gaston’s Tavern, Seven Dwarfs Mine Train, and Under the Sea—Journey of the Little Mermaid. In the more than ten ...

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‘The View’ Finally Speaks on Jimmy Kimmel’s Suspension, “No One Silences Us”

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To say that it’s been a rough week for The Walt Disney Company and ABC would be an understatement. Disney has been plagued with protests outside its Burbank lot, so many Disney+ cancellations that the site reportedly crashed, a drop in its stock price, and multiple Disney stars telling their followers to boycott the company. The backlash against the Mouse ...

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‘Jimmy Kimmel Live!’ Returning, Disney Issues Statement

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It has not been a good week to be The Walt Disney Company. Last week, Disney and ABC announced they would immediately pull Jimmy Kimmel Live! off the air after Mr. Kimmel’s comments about Charlie Kirk and Donald Trump. Disney reportedly made the choice after its two biggest affiliate broadcasters — NexStar Media and Sinclair Broadcasting — said they would not ...

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Universal Says Ride System Not at Fault for Man’s Tragic Death

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On September 17, 32-year-old Kevin Rodriguez Zavala went to the Universal Orlando Resort and visited its newest theme park, Epic Universe. Mr. Rodriguez headed into Celestial Park and boarded the dual-launch roller coaster, Stardust Racers. The new coaster reaches heights of 133 feet and speeds of 62 miles per hour. Unfortunately, at some point during the ride, Mr. Zavala lost ...

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Disney Stock Tumbles, Streaming Cancellations Crash Site Amid Kimmel Chaos

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It hasn’t been one week since Disney and ABC suddenly ripped Jimmy Kimmel Live! from its late-night lineup. The move came after both Nexstar Media and Sinclair Broadcasting announced they would immediately stop airing the Emmy-winning show after comments Mr. Kimmel made about Charlie Kirk and Donald Trump. The move to suspend Jimmy Kimmel Live! was met with widespread condemnation from Hollywood unions like ...

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Disney in Talks With Jimmy Kimmel to Bring Back Suspended Show

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It’s been a whirlwind week for Jimmy Kimmel, Bob Iger, ABC, and The Walt Disney Company as a whole. On Wednesday, September 17, Disney and ABC announced they were pulling Jimmy Kimmel Live! from the air, effective immediately. The move came after Kimmel made remarks about Donald Trump and the assassination of right-wing activist Charlie Kirk. Kimmel’s comments caused an uproar amongst ...

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