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Ex-Disney worker accused of hacking computer menus to add profanities, errors
Read full article: Ex-Disney worker accused of hacking computer menus to add profanities, errorsA former Disney worker has been arrested based on a complaint that says he hacked into servers at Walt Disney World in order to manipulate computer menus.
Walt Disney World water parks, mini-golf courses closed due to Helene
Read full article: Walt Disney World water parks, mini-golf courses closed due to HeleneWalt Disney World outside Orlando said Wednesday that it will be open on Thursday, except for its miniature golf courses and the Typhoon Lagoon water park.
What a murderous Winnie the Pooh can tell us about the public domain and remix culture
Read full article: What a murderous Winnie the Pooh can tell us about the public domain and remix cultureWinnie the Pooh and Mickey Mouse have recently entered the public domain, making it possible for artists to use them freely.
Fight between Disney and DeSantis appointees over district control gets a July court hearing
Read full article: Fight between Disney and DeSantis appointees over district control gets a July court hearingThe court fight between Disney and Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis’ appointees over control of Walt Disney World’s government won’t be decided until at least this summer, provided the two sides don’t reach a settlement beforehand.
Disney seeks major expansion of California theme park to add more immersive attractions
Read full article: Disney seeks major expansion of California theme park to add more immersive attractionsDisney is seeking approval from local officials to expand its California theme park offerings over the next four decades.
First Pooh, now Mickey. In public domain, early Mickey Mouse version will star in horror movies
Read full article: First Pooh, now Mickey. In public domain, early Mickey Mouse version will star in horror moviesThe earliest iteration of Mickey Mouse is on a rampage, barely two days in the public domain.
Disney says in lawsuit that DeSantis-appointed government is failing to release public records
Read full article: Disney says in lawsuit that DeSantis-appointed government is failing to release public recordsDisney has filed a lawsuit claiming that the oversight government for Walt Disney World, which was taken over by appointees of Gov. Ron DeSantis earlier this year, has failed to release documents and properly preserve records in violation of Florida public records law.
DeSantis-controlled Disney World district abolishes diversity, equity initiatives
Read full article: DeSantis-controlled Disney World district abolishes diversity, equity initiativesDiversity, equity and inclusion programs have been abolished from Walt Disney World’s governing district, which is now controlled by appointees of Gov. Ron DeSantis.
Judge refuses to dismiss lawsuit against Disney’s efforts to neutralize governing district takeover
Read full article: Judge refuses to dismiss lawsuit against Disney’s efforts to neutralize governing district takeoverA judge in Florida has refused to dismiss a lawsuit brought by Gov. Ron DeSantis appointees against Disney’s efforts to neutralize a takeover of Disney World’s governing district by the Florida governor.
Disney asks judge to dismiss DeSantis-appointed board's lawsuit in latest tit-for-tat
Read full article: Disney asks judge to dismiss DeSantis-appointed board's lawsuit in latest tit-for-tatDisney is asking a state judge to dismiss a lawsuit filed by a governing board appointed by Gov. Ron DeSantis to oversee Disney World.
Disney board banned X-rated stores and liquor shops from property, overlooking prisons
Read full article: Disney board banned X-rated stores and liquor shops from property, overlooking prisonsBefore allies of Gov. Ron DeSantis took over, Disney World’s governing district reached an agreement in February with the company to prohibit a long list of businesses from ever being operated on its property.
Disney updates lawsuit against DeSantis to add new events
Read full article: Disney updates lawsuit against DeSantis to add new eventsDisney has amended its free speech lawsuit against Gov. Ron DeSantis to add recent developments in the tit-for-tat fight between the entertainment giant and the Florida governor.
DeSantis board sues Disney in latest tug-of-war in Florida
Read full article: DeSantis board sues Disney in latest tug-of-war in FloridaDays after Disney sued Florida’s governor in federal court for what it described as retaliation for opposing the state’s so-called “Don’t Say Gay” bill, Disney World’s governing board made up of Gov. Ron DeSantis appointees filed a lawsuit against the entertainment giant.
Disney sues DeSantis, calling park takeover 'retaliation'
Read full article: Disney sues DeSantis, calling park takeover 'retaliation'Disney is suing Florida Gov_ Ron DeSantis over the Republican’s takeover of its theme park district, alleging Wednesday that the governor waged a “targeted campaign of government retaliation” after the company opposed a law critics call “Don’t Say Gay.”.
How a Tampa man turned his house into a Disney shrine
Read full article: How a Tampa man turned his house into a Disney shrineBruce Michaud lives in a quiet, deed-restricted community. Muscovy ducks plod through manicured lawns, past homes with neutral paint and American flags swinging in the breeze. The exterior of his gray house blends in with the rest.
Disney government in dark about effect of law dissolving it
Read full article: Disney government in dark about effect of law dissolving itAt the first meeting of Walt Disney World’s private government since Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis signed into law a measure to dissolve it next year, officials said Wednesday they were still confused about what the new legislation meant, even as some ripple effects were starting to be felt.
DeSantis tests limits of his combative style in Disney feud
Read full article: DeSantis tests limits of his combative style in Disney feudIn taking on Disney, Florida’s Republican Gov. Ron DeSantis is testing the limits of his combative leadership style while sending an unmistakable message to his rivals.
COVID-19 vaccine campaign continues; Florida reports 3 omicron cases
Read full article: COVID-19 vaccine campaign continues; Florida reports 3 omicron casesThe Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimates the unvaccinated are at a much higher risk of hospitalization and death and the booster shot provides some protection against the omicron variant.
Disney shares details about all-new nighttime spectacular ‘Disney Enchantment’
Read full article: Disney shares details about all-new nighttime spectacular ‘Disney Enchantment’Walt Disney World shared more details Friday about the all-new nighttime show coming to Magic Kingdom for the 50th anniversary celebration.
Walt Disney to add Biden to Magic Kingdom’s Hall of Presidents exhibit
Read full article: Walt Disney to add Biden to Magic Kingdom’s Hall of Presidents exhibitORLANDO, Fla. – The Hall of Presidents exhibit at Walt Disney World’s Magic Kingdom in Orlando was undergoing updates on Wednesday, as the inauguration of Joe Biden unfolded in Washington, D.C. The exhibit has been a feature of the theme park’s Liberty Square since its inception in 1971 and it was inspired by Walt Disney’s Great Moments with Mr. Lincoln exhibit at the 1964 New York World’s Fair. Hall of Presidents at Magic Kingdom (Disney Parks Blog)The exhibit now includes animatronics figures of the presidents of the United States. The figures have included audio since Bill Clinton’s election. Hall of Presidents interior at Magic Kingdom (Walt Disney World)Related stories
Shares mostly lower in Asia after tech-led drop on Wall St
Read full article: Shares mostly lower in Asia after tech-led drop on Wall StA man wearing a face mask to protect against the coronavirus walks past a bank's electronic board showing the Hong Kong share index in Hong Kong, Thursday, Dec. 10, 2020. Stocks were mostly lower Thursday in Asia after weakness in technology companies shares led an overnight decline on Wall Street. (AP Photo/Kin Cheung)Stocks were mostly lower Thursday in Asia after weakness in technology companies’ shares led an overnight decline on Wall Street. Benchmarks fell in Tokyo, Hong Kong and Sydney but edged higher in Shanghai. Hong Kong's Hang Seng index slipped 0.5% to 26,364.51 and the Nikkei 225 index in Tokyo gave up 0.3% to 26,735.63.
In seismic shift, Warner Bros. to stream all 2021 films
Read full article: In seismic shift, Warner Bros. to stream all 2021 filmsThis image released by Warner Bros. Entertainment shows Timothee Chalamet, left, and Rebecca Ferguson in a scene from the upcoming 2021 film "Dune." The move follows Warner Bros.' decision to put “Wonder Woman 1984” on HBO Max in December, along with a concurrent theatrical run. Warner Bros.' move amounts to an acknowledgement that any full rebound for theaters is still a year or more away. Warner Bros. confirmed the films will be available to subscribers with no further charge. After a rocky rollout, HBO Max said in October that nearly 9 million people were using HBO Max, though 29 million had access to the streaming service as part of their HBO subscriptions.
Game of Thrones’ star gets musical spot for Super Bowl LIV ad
Read full article: Game of Thrones’ star gets musical spot for Super Bowl LIV adMIAMI GARDENS, Fla. – Maisie Williams, better known as Arya Stark in Game of Thrones, will be singing “Let It Go” from Walt Disney’s movie “Frozen” during a Super Bowl LIV ad for Audi on Sunday. The German automaker’s ad for the new e-tron Sportback, a sports utility vehicle, chose the song to deliver the message that consumers need to let go of the past. “Creating a sustainable, livable future for generations to come is the world’s most important challenge," Williams said in a statement. “I’m proud to share Audi’s vision for sustainable mobility.”Sven Schuwirth, Audi’s head of brand for digital business and customer experience, said the 22-year-old actress is the “perfect representative" of how consumers are increasingly advocating for sustainable options. Global partner agency 72andSunny Amsterdam created the ad.
Rare Disney memorabilia to be auctioned off
Read full article: Rare Disney memorabilia to be auctioned offDisney collectors and enthusiasts now have a chance to get their hands on decades of coveted Disney memorabilia dating back to the 1950s. (CNN) - Disney collectors and enthusiasts now have a chance to get their hands on decades of coveted Disney memorabilia dating back to the 1950s. The History of Disneyland & Walt Disney World auction, hosted by Van Eaton Galleries, will offer a collection of more than 1,500 collectible relics from the Disney dynasty. Early documents will be auctioned off alongside whimsical theme park props, ride vehicles, art and iconic set pieces. Disney fans will easily recognize several pieces in the auction lineup, including two original animatronic tiki birds from the Enchanted Tiki Room at Disney World, hand-painted "stretch-paintings" from the Haunted Mansions in both Disney parks, and an Opening Day Guidebook signed by Walt Disney himself.
What you need to know before markets open
Read full article: What you need to know before markets openWhy would the most dominant media company in the world invest billions of dollars in order to create a new unit in its already lucrative business? "Disney is fully committed to streaming because they think that streaming is going to be at the core of the whole company going forward." A bundle with the company's other streaming offerings, ESPN+ and an ad-supported Hulu, will cost $12.99 a month. Critics argued that Walt Disney was risking his studio's reputation with a risky film that no one would sit through. But the man positioned to head that new company is in talks to lead another major undertaking: a rescue mission for WeWork.
Long-awaited Disney+ finally here. Here's what to know
Read full article: Long-awaited Disney+ finally here. Here's what to knowCritics argued that Walt Disney was risking his studio's reputation with a risky film that no one would sit through. "Snow White," the first animated feature in America, became a blockbuster that helped make Disney the company it is today. The company's much-anticipated streaming service debuts on Tuesday in the United States, Canada and the Netherlands. For Disney and its CEO Bob Iger, Disney+ represents a major shift in the company's business focus. "Disney already has a direct connection to consumers," Barnes told CNN Business.
'The Mandalorian' powers Disney's launch into streaming
Read full article: 'The Mandalorian' powers Disney's launch into streamingHOLLYWOOD, Calif. - It's early days for Disney+, but the opening original-programming salvo for the new streaming service looks a whole lot like "The Mandalorian" -- the first live-action "Star Wars" series -- and the seven dwarfs. Disney hasn't made "The Mandalorian" available for review, unconvincingly citing a desire to ensure that all its surprises remain spoiler-free. Based on previews, the company certainly appears to have brought feature-film production values to the project, but time will tell. Kristen Bell hosts and produces this show that brings together former high school classmates to restage a musical from their younger days. "High School Musical: The Musical: The Series" premieres Nov. 8 on ABC, Disney Channel and Freeform.
This Disney-inspired decor will make any home feel like a Magic Kingdom
Read full article: This Disney-inspired decor will make any home feel like a Magic KingdomWe've scoured the web and found some of our favorite items for less than $100 that will transform any home into a Magic Kingdom. Just as a heads-up, Graham Media Group may collect a small share of sales from the Amazon links provided on this page. KitchenWhen you stay at a Disney resort or surrounding hotel, you are treated to Mickey-shaped waffles. You'll feel like you're walking past the Plaza Ice Cream Parlor in Magic Kingdom. BathroomFeel like you're showering in the finest Disney resort with shampoo, conditioner and body washes that were created especially for Walt Disney World Resort and Disneyland Resort.
Disney World contractor rescued after getting trapped
Read full article: Disney World contractor rescued after getting trapped1955: Disneyland is dedicated and opened by Walt Disney in Anaheim, California. ORLANDO, Fla. - Authorities say a Walt Disney World contractor was partially trapped in a parking lot when he fell into a deep hole as the ground collapsed. Mike Jachles, a spokesman for Orange County Fire Rescue, says the unnamed man was standing near a trench when the ground gave way on Tuesday. Jachles tells the Orlando Sentinel one of the man's legs was trapped up to his thigh. Firefighters had to make sure they wouldn't cause any injuries to the man or create a larger hole.
On this day: November 17
Read full article: On this day: November 171989: The Disney animated movie "The Little Mermaid" premieres in theaters. The movie, based on the Hans Christian Andersen fairy tale of the same name, is the 28th film in the Walt Disney animated features canon, and the first of what's considered the Disney Renaissance. The movie would earn $84 million at the North American box office during its original release and earn three Academy Award nominations, making it the first Disney animated film to earn an Oscar nomination since "The Rescuers" in 1977. The film won two of the awards, for Best Song ("Under the Sea") and Best Score. Hide Caption