When you step foot into one of Disney’s many gorgeous theme parks and resorts, there are certain rules and regulations that you inherently agree to follow. For example, you are not allowed to bring weapons, including pepper spray, into the parks. Guests are also not allowed to bring any kind of cannabis or tobacco products into the parks, even if ...
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Florida Girl’s Body Discovered; Individual Claiming Disney Affiliation Apprehended
WARNING: The following article mentions and/or discusses topics that may be distressing for certain audiences. Viewer discretion is advised. On February 26, 13-year-old Madeline Soto, who lived in Orlando, Florida, was expected to be in class at Hunter’s Creek Middle School. However, she never showed up. The news concerned her family, who reported her missing at approximately 8:30 p.m. Just ...
Read More »Legal Battle Looms: Disney Entangled in Court Clash Over COVID Mandates
In March 2020, the world shut down as the COVID-19 virus swept across the globe. The only businesses allowed to remain open in most parts of the United States were those considered “essential”. Not only did every Disney theme park have to close its gates, but the entertainment industry also shut down. That meant every Disney-owned movie and television show ...
Read More »Disney Makes Historic Merger Move, Shaping Future Entertainment Landscape
In November 2022, Bob Iger stepped back into the role of CEO of The Walt Disney Company after Bob Chapek was unceremoniously fired. From the beginning, Iger was honest about the changes needed at Disney+. Disney+ launched in 2019, just months before the COVID-19 pandemic, and saw some initial success. However, the streaming service has struggled for several years and ...
Read More »Tragic Loss: ‘Once Upon a Time’ Actor Dies Suddenly at Age 48
One of the really fun things about Disney shows and movies is how they can take movies and stories we know so well and twist them into new and unique stories. One of the best ways Disney did this was with its hit ABC show, Once Upon a Time. Once Upon a Time aired from 2011 until 2018, and told the story of ...
Read More »DeSantis Touts ‘Success’ Amid Legal Battles and Staff Exodus in Disney Takeover
It’s been almost two years since the relationship between The Walt Disney Company and Florida Governor Ron DeSantis went from cordial to absolute disdain. Things took a nosedive when former Disney CEO Bob Chapek spoke out against Florida’s Parental Rights in Education Bill. Governor DeSantis championed the bill and didn’t appreciate what Disney had to say. DeSantis quickly declared war ...
Read More »Disney Movie President Abruptly Resigns Following Series of Major Setbacks
It is no secret that Disney has been having some real struggles at the box office since the pandemic. Despite creating movies that viewers really enjoy, like Elemental (2023) and Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny (2023), the company just can’t seem to get people to go to the theater. Despite the failure of The Marvels, Marvel has remained relatively steady ...
Read More »Tragedy Strikes: Woman Allegedly Dies After Dining at Popular Disney World Restaurant
One of the great things about dining at Walt Disney World Resort is that each and every restaurant is very accommodating to different types of dietary restrictions. Disney prides itself on the fact that guests with allergies or things like diabetes or celiac disease, can find many things they can eat on their vacation. Disney chefs will also rework dishes ...
Read More »DeSantis’ Disney District Calls Secret Meeting Over Multiple Lawsuits
In February 2023, the battle between Disney and Florida Governor Ron DeSantis came to a head. After more than a year of fighting, the governor and the Republican-led Florida legislature officially dissolved the Reedy Creek Improvement District. The special district of Reedy Creek had been in place since 1967 and essentially allowed the Walt Disney World Resort to function as ...
Read More »Disney Resolves “Don’t Say Gay” Lawsuit with Settlement Agreement
The Walt Disney Company has never been one to shy away completely from politics. Going as far back as World War II, Walt Disney famously made propaganda videos for the United States military. However, there may not have been a time like this before — when Disney has been receiving so much backlash for its political stance. A majority of ...
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