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Disney Deluxe vs. Moderate Resorts: What You Need to Know
Deciding where to stay at Disney World is a big check list item to address when planning your trip. Will you stay on the Disney Property at a Disney Resort or off the Disney Property at a nearby hotel or rental? If you do choose to say…
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Christine McCarthy Led the Charge For Firing Bob Chapek, But Only Because He Couldn’t Get to Her First
It’s been less than a week since Susan Arnold — the Chairman of Disney’s Board of Directors — announced that Bob Chapek was no longer Chief Executive Officer and former CEO Bob Iger would be returning to immediately take Chapek’s…
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The Dark Version of Toy Story You’ve Never Seen (and Its Thanksgiving Ties)
There are few moments in Disney history as fascinating as the infamous “Black Friday Reel.” The name refers to an early storyboard for Toy Story that was part protest, part attempt to appease impossible Studio direction. Disney did not yet…
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Could Chapek Have Been the ‘Fall Guy’ All Along?
I don’t consider myself to be a conspiracy theorist. As a news writer, I like to ground myself in solid fact. Occasionally, though, something comes along that makes me go, “hmm…”. The business with Iger returning and Chapek’s swift exit…
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Disney Facts
Disney Cast Gives Back This Thanksgiving
Happy Thanksgiving! Today many Walt Disney World Cast Members, who often can not be home with their own families, are giving back to their community. For nearly 25 years, the Disney culinary team has prepared home-cooked meals for hundreds of…
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Is Disney Planning on Ending the Reservation System In Just Weeks?
When Disney theme parks were finally allowed to open after their forced COVID closure, strict health and safety protocols were in place, even before you entered the Parks. Guests visiting Walt Disney World Resort (and later Disneyland Resort) were required…
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Bob Iger Felt Chapek Lacked Empathy, the Pandemic Made That Clear
It’s been a whirlwind few days, but Bob Iger is once again settling into his role as Chief Executive Officer of The Walt Company. Iger became CEO again when Disney’s Board Chair Susan Arnold announced that Bob Chapek was being…
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Disney Says Its Limiting Number of Guests Who Can Purchase Genie+
Last year, Guests visiting Walt Disney World Resort and Disneyland Resort were introduced to Disney Genie+, a paid system that took the place of Disney’s incredibly popular FastPass system. Disney Genie+ required each Guest in a party to pay a…
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Business
Here’s What it Cost Disney to Woo Back Bob Iger
In case you’ve been living under a rock–or a mound of green beans and sweet potatoes in preparation for your family’s Thanksgiving Day celebration–Disney’s beloved Bob Iger is back, and the less-than-capable Chapek is out as king of the Mouse…
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Disney Hit With Lawsuit Over Live-Streaming Prices
When thinking about entertainment companies, The Walt Disney Company is undoubtedly near the top of everyone’s list. Not only does Disney own the hit network ABC, but they also own Marvel Studios, LucasFilm, Pixar, and ESPN. In addition to that,…
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Lifetime Ban and $250K Fine Sought For FreeFall Death of Tyre Sampson
Back in March 2022, 14-year-old Tyre Sampson visited ICON Park in Orlando, Florida with some friends. Unfortunately, Tyre was unable to go on many of the rides due to his size. However, he was allowed to ride the popular FreeFall…
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Bob Iger Ushers In His New Era With a Town Hall Meeting
With his return to the Walt Disney Company, Bob Iger has wasted no time getting started. One of his first official acts was to get rid of Chapek’s right-hand man, Kareem Daniel, and made some big announcements for the future…
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Josh D’Amaro Should Be Given a Chance to Atone for the Past Three Years
“Fire Josh D’Amaro” is trending on Twitter. It seems Disney fans want a complete reboot, and for good reason. Things have been heading in the wrong direction for a while. I’ve also been a loud “Fire D’Amaro” supporter because I…
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Disney Insider Tips
System Glitch Causes Refund Issues But One Guest Has a Solution
Disney IT has…shall we say, a bit of a bad reputation? Glitches are not uncommonGlitches are not uncommon. Most of the time, this just presents a slight annoyance, but sometimes, much bigger problems can arise. With the recent hurricanes, Disney…
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Bob Iger Recalls His Hardest Day as Disney’s CEO
The Walt Disney Company CEO titan is back. With the news of Disney CEO Bob Chapek’s removal on November 20, 2022, Disney fandom and Cast Members are celebrating the return of Robert Iger. As the CEO giant’s return boasts a…
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Disney Insiders Predict Bob Iger Will Sell Disney to Major Tech Company
Bob Iger has only been back as Chief Executive Officer of The Walt Disney Company for several days, but he is already hard at work to return the company to its former glory. Iger’s predecessor, CEO Bob Chapek, was fired…
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‘Dancing With The Stars’ Pro Leaving After 26 Seasons
Dancing With The Stars has been a key part of ABC and The Walt Disney Company for over 20 years. The show pairs professional ballroom dancers with celebrities. The dancers teach the celebrities how to dance classic ballroom dances like…
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Film & TV Entertainment
The Backstreet Boys are Coming to ABC and Disney+!
Everybooooooody…. Backstreet’s back! I’ll admit: my millennial heart may have skipped a beat over this one. The Backstreet Boys have a brand new holiday special, and it’s coming to ABC and Disney+! Sing along to holiday classics as the GRAMMY…
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Iger Needs to Make Serious Changes at Disney, Here’s Where He Should Start
Wow, wow, wow. What a crazy few days it has been, Disney family! Even though people have been calling for the firing of Bob Chapek for years, almost no one expected it to happen as suddenly as it did. Maybe…
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