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Disney is making headlines by supposedly outsmarting Florida Governor Ron DeSantis.
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Did they really outmaneuver his takeover of Disney World’s Special District? Or has this legal battle just begun?
Since Bob Iger returned as CEO of Disney, we’ve seen quite a few changes follow.
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He was likely brought in for a number of reasons, one of which is that he is widely viewed as one of the best CEOs Disney has ever seen. Under Iger, Disney became the entertainment powerhouse it is today — though some believe Disney’s acquisition of Fox was a mistake. But, was it really?
Whether you’re stocking up for your next Disney World trip or trying to find the perfect gift for a Disney fan in your life, Amazon has you covered!
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We’ve done a lot of Disney shopping through Amazon in the past, and the online retailer often does special sales throughout the year to make things more affordable (and WAY more tempting). So today, we’re sharing the best Disney deals you can score on Amazon this weekend!
Hey, friends! We’re back with another DFB Video covering all the latest Disney news!
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The Disney World 50th anniversary celebration is officially over, Disney Cruise Line is headed to a BRAND NEW destination, Cast Member Unions have finally reached an agreement, and much much more! A lot of wild things happened in the Disney parks this week so let’s talk Disney news!
Disney is releasing new merch and this time, you’ll be able to snag it from home!
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Disney has been celebrating the 100th anniversary at Disneyland, in Disney World, and now you can bring home a piece of the celebration right to your home! [Read more…]
Earlier this year, CEO Bob Iger announced 7,000 job cuts would be coming to Disney as part of the company’s goal to reduce spending by $5.5 billion.
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An initial wave of layoffs were announced this week, including Mark Levenstein, SVP Production for Hulu; Elizabeth Newman, VP of Development at 20th Television; and Jayne Bieber, SVP Production Management & Operations for Freeform. And now, a longtime Disney publicist and spokesperson has shared that he is among them.
We may be saying goodbye to Disney’s 50th anniversary, but there are tons of 100th-anniversary things to get excited about!
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There’s a new nighttime spectacular coming to EPCOT, a Walt Disney statue will be making its way into the parks, and Mickey and Minnie will soon be donning shiny new celebration attire. We’re even seeing new 100th anniversary merchandise coming to the parks every day. But what if you want to take part in the celebration at home? You’re in luck because a fun way to take part in the celebration is coming tomorrow!
Are you planning a trip to Orlando soon?
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There are plenty of reasons to visit Central Florida this year — specifically Disney World! There’s a new coaster at Magic Kingdom and a new restaurant at Hollywood Studios, plus updates coming to hotels and parks very soon. And if you want to check it all out, we may have some good news…depending on where you live!
It’s officially the end of March, which means Disney World’s 50th Anniversary Celebration is ending.
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After 18 months, the celebration will end on March 31st, 2023, bringing in the new Disney100 Celebration to EPCOT. We’ve already seen some snack and merchandise changes, and we’ve noticed a BIG change on the shopDisney website.
The Disney vs. DeSantis battles are continuing in a new and unique way.
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Though Florida Governor Ron DeSantis may have ended the “corporate kingdom” by changing parts of Disney’s Reedy Creek Improvement District (now called the Central Florida Tourism Oversight District) and appointing all new board members, the Board might NOT have the power it expected thanks to a special agreement Disney entered into with the previous Board. We’ve seen Disney comment on the new Board’s lawsuit threats and statements released by a Board Member, but now we’ve got even more news on the matter.
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