On Sunday, just two days before the New Hampshire primary, Florida Governor Ron DeSantis announced that he would suspend his presidential campaign and endorse former President Donald Trump for the Republican nomination. It was a dramatic turn for Governor DeSantis, who just 14 months ago secured a resounding re-election and appeared to be the prohibitive nominee. BREAKING: Florida Governor Ron ...
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Disney Cancels Series Reboot Over R-Rated Storyline
We all have those shows that we grew up on. We fell in love with the characters because we found ourselves in similar situations, but unlike in real life, the characters would always find a way to solve those problems and make everything better in the span of 30 minutes. Eventually, however, we grew up and moved away from that ...
Read More »FREE BEER! Disney Rival Has Unique Giveaway for Guests
It’s that time of year again. The entire country finds itself in the depths of a deep freeze, and everyone is thinking about their next vacation to Florida. But even Florida is experiencing lower-than-average temperatures this week, so warm vacations may have to wait a few weeks. But it’s also that time of year when you get those holiday credit ...
Read More »Labor Union Wants Disney Out of Politics
In 2022, the FBI alleged that officials in Anaheim were engaged in a “cabal” that included executives from Disneyland. The mayor of Anaheim was forced to resign over the corruption scandal. The FBI also alleged that The Walt Disney Company used its power in Orange County to influence policymakers to ensure they would create policies that were friendly to Disney. A ...
Read More »Internal Squabbles Over Money and Creative Direction Have Hampered Disney World Expansion Plans
Right down the street from the Walt Disney World Resort, its main rival, Universal Studios Orlando, is about to unveil its new Epic Universe. It will add thousands of hotel rooms and a third gat to Universal, positioning it as the grown-up alternative to Disney World. But beyond its expansion in Central Florida, Universal has also announced plans to build ...
Read More »Disney Has a Hollywood Studios Problem That Only Expansion Can Solve
Last year, when Chairman of Disney Parks, Experiences, and Products Josh D’Amaro announced at the D23 Expo that Animal Kingdom would be the next Disney World park to be expanded, it made perfect sense. Animal Kingdom has the lowest park attendance at Disney World and has not had a meaningful expansion since Pandora: The World of Avatar opened in 2017. ...
Read More »‘Employees Are Smiling Because They Don’t Own Disney Stock,’ Peltz Takes His Proxy Battle to Disney World
He’s back! And this time, he’s out for blood. A little over a year after activist investor Nelson Peltz launched his first attack on the Board of the Walt Disney Company, he’s back for a second proxy battle. Disney CEO Bob Iger was able to satisfy Peltz last year with a round of job cuts and cost-saving measures, but Peltz ...
Read More »Dolly Parton Gives Fans a Birthday Gift After Singer Fails to Get Her Canceled
Since Betty White died in 2021, we have very few “National Treasures” left. You know, those people who are universally beloved and even the worst internet troll can find something at least decent to say about them. There is, of course, Tom Hanks. Americans see the Toy Story (1995) and two-time Academy Award winner as one of the few good ...
Read More »Disney Helps Orlando Area To Be Dead Last In Worker’s Wages
It’s hard to understate the importance of the Walt Disney World Resort to the Orlando area. Walt Disney turned a patch of orange groves into one of the world’s top tourist destinations, bringing millions of annual visitors to Central Florida. Until recent spats with Florida Governor Ron DeSantis, it has been a win/win for Disney World and Florida. The state ...
Read More »Suddenly, Everyone Wants to Be Disney’s ‘Strategic Partner’
Last year, when Disney CEO Bob Iger told media outlets that he was looking for a “strategic partner” for ESPN, it didn’t really feel like he would find any takers. The Walt Disney Company was just coming off its battle with Spectrum over cable costs, specifically for Disney-owned channels like ESPN. Bob Iger and NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell. Credit: Disney ...
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