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Disney Pledges $15 Million to Support Cast Members Impacted by Wildfires

Bob Iger speaking at a podium against a blue-lit backdrop.

As wildfires continue to tear through the Los Angeles area, The Walt Disney Company has pledged $15 million to relief efforts. Los Angeles is currently experiencing its worst wildfires in recorded history. Earlier this week, a series of blazes broke out across Los Angeles County, with the worst—the Palisades Fire—destroying thousands of structures, spanning over 21,000 acres, and only 8% ...

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Disney CEO Bob Iger Releases New Excuse on Dramatic Park Attendance Drop

A busy, bird's-eye view of a vibrant theme park with numerous visitors walking around landscaped gardens, patterned walkways, and colorful umbrellas dotting the area.

Disney’s third-quarter earnings report has been released, showcasing a mix of achievements and challenges. While the company recorded successes in several sectors, its theme park attendance numbers have notably declined. Executives from The Walt Disney Company addressed this downturn during the quarterly earnings call, offering insights into what’s driving the change and what lies ahead for the parks division. A ...

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September 2024: All the Disney World and Disneyland Attractions Set to Close

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Check out everything that will be closed at Disneyland and Walt Disney World this September. Related: ‘Yellowstone’ Renewed for Season 6, Kevin Costner Officially Out Due to the sheer size of the Walt Disney World and Disneyland Resorts, it can be quite tricky for guests to actually enjoy everything there is to do. With dozens of rides and attractions, as ...

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Disney World’s Divisive Muppets Decision May Have Been Revealed Months Ago

Beaker and Dr. Bunson P. Honeydew from the Muppets

Disney World may have teased the removal of The Muppets a long time ago. Related: Disney Cracks Down on Phone Usage in Theme Parks, Bans Them on Ride Disney’s Hollywood Studios has undergone tremendous changes since it first opened in 1989. Though the park has received several new rides, attractions, and locations over the years, its biggest change came with ...

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New Disney Cell Phone Policy Prohibits Guests From Dialing While on Ride

A happy couple takes a selfie together with a smartphone, smiling at the camera. The man wears a red hoodie, and the woman wears a blue shirt. They are outdoors, surrounded by lush greenery and colorful, decorated wooden pillars in the background.

Disney has begun warning guests against using their phones inside the parks. Related: Disney Villain Park Opens Early Preview Each Disney theme park has its own set of rules guests must follow, and these can range from simply refraining from wearing inappropriate clothing to only smoking in designated areas. Guests are also asked to treat guests and cast members with ...

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Disney Faces Crisis: Layoffs Commence as Company Struggles with Falling Stocks and Attendance

Disney CEO Bob Iger looking worried in front of the Walt Disney Company building.

In a summer where things continue to go wrong for the House of Mouse, the company is now laying off its workforce, leading to more unfortunate news for this theme park and entertainment giant. The Walt Disney Company Begins Laying off Work Force Amidst Low Attendance Rates, Stocks Plummeting Layoffs have begun at Disney Entertainment Television (DET), impacting approximately 140 ...

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Ron DeSantis Honored at National Event After Imposing Bans on Disney World

Disney and DeSantis, laughing while Mickey Mouse looks scared, in front of Space Mountain at Walt Disney World Resort. The DeSantis Disney battle.

On July 1, nearly 200 new laws signed by Governor Ron DeSantis took effect in Florida–many of them impacting his political rival, Walt Disney World Resort. On Wednesday, news broke that the Republican governor is fleeing Florida soon after The Walt Disney Company quietly removed some operations from the Republican state. Controversy between Governor DeSantis and The Walt Disney Company ...

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Disney Steps Up To Fund Florida After DeSantis Defunds Entire State

Entrance to Walt Disney World

Disney World is going to end up funding $15 million worth of Florida public programs because Governor Ron DeSantis decided to throw his weight around and defund the entire state over a “sexual festival” that “does all these things.” Ron DeSantis returned to Florida after the collapse of his presidential campaign and has been signing literally dozens of legislative bills ...

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