Last summer, thousands of people flocked to movie theaters to experience Barbenheimer. It wasn’t the name of an actual movie, but was a cultural phenomenon due to two highly anticipated movies — Barbie and Oppenheimer — being released on the same day: July 21, 2023. Barbie crushed the Barbenheimer battle, taking in more than $160 million over its opening weekend. While Oppenheimer didn’t do as well, it still ...
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The Danger of Disney’s Hostile Billionaire, Nelson Peltz
For months, Disney CEO Bob Iger has been fighting battles on multiple fronts — it seems like he just can’t catch a break. Iger stepped down as CEO in February 2020 and handed the reins to the Disney Parks Chairman, Bob Chapek. Chapek was in the position for less than three years before he was fired by Disney’s Board of ...
Read More »Disney Takes Another Big Step in Tiana’s Bayou Adventure!
It has been nearly four years since Disney shocked fans and announced that its iconic Splash Mountain was closing at both Disneyland Park and the Magic Kingdom in Walt Disney World Resort. Splash Mountain had been the center of some controversy, since it was based on the 1946 film Song of the South. The film has been removed from many platforms ...
Read More »Dear Disney: Please Ban This One Thing At ALL Theme Parks!
It’s no secret that one of the most controversial practices in all Disney Parks is the reselling of popular merchandise. There is nothing more frustrating than seeing a great new piece of merchandise, heading to the parks right after it’s released, and it’s already gone. Then, you see guests with bags full of that merchandise then, hours later, it’s posted ...
Read More »Woman Allegedly Used Disney’s Tomorrowland as Base For Sex Work
Disney theme parks would not be the magical places they are without the cast members who work there. WARNING: The following article contains content and/or language that may not be suitable for younger readers. Viewer discretion is advised. Whether it be Disneyland Resort, Walt Disney World, Disneyland Paris, Hong Kong Disney, Tokyo Disney, or Shanghai Disney, each cast member works ...
Read More »‘Twilight’ Star Says Working For Marvel “Sounds Like a F—-” Nightmare”
WARNING: The following article contains content and/or language that may not be suitable for younger readers. Viewer discretion is advised. For nearly two decades, Marvel Studios has brought some of the world’s most iconic superheroes to life, including Iron Man, Captain America, the Incredible Hulk, Black Widow, Scarlett Witch, and so many more. Like Star Wars, there are so many major ...
Read More »Disney Dress Code Debate Continues With One of the Most Hated Shirts
Over the past several years, a debate has ignited over what types of clothing should and should not be allowed in a Disney Park. It all began when one post about a couple who wore shirts in the parks that many deemed inappropriate — the woman’s shirt read “I Wanted The D” and the man’s shirt read “I Gave Her ...
Read More »Disney to Introduce Genie Restroom+ This Summer!
For years, guests visiting Walt Disney World Resort were able to bypass the traditional queue and get to the front of the line faster with the popular FastPass program. Sadly, in 2021, Disney ended the FastPass program with Disney Genie+, a paid-for system that was a lot like the MaxPass that was offered at the Disneyland Resort prior to the ...
Read More »Beyoncé Just Sang About… Marvel?!
Marvel fans come from all over the world and from all walks of life, and some are more famous than others. Someone you might not know who is apparently a Marvel fan is Beyoncé. Yes, Mrs. Carter herself apparently keeps tabs on superheroes like Captain America, Iron Man, and Black Widow, and even takes note of the villains they fight. ...
Read More »Disney Needs to Admit Its MAJOR Tech Problem
On March 26, Disney began the pre-sale of tickets to its popular D23 event, which is held every other year just outside the Disneyland Resort in Anaheim, California. The only people who were eligible to buy tickets on March 26 were those who were D23 Gold Members, meaning they paid a price for their membership. These Gold Members had waited ...
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