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Captain Minnie Mouse, 'Frozen' and a $5,000 Star Wars cocktail: Disney pins big hopes on new Wish cruise ship

Disney's newest cruise ship sets sail at a time of transition and recovery for the cruise industry, which was battered by the pandemic.

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China is easing international travel restrictions, boosting shares of 2 Club stocks

Wynn Resorts (WYNN) and Disney (DIS) shares are getting a lift Tuesday on news that China is loosening its quarantine requirements for overseas travelers.

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Best strollers for babies and toddlers in 2022

Invest in one of these great, user-approved strollers for your little one.

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Buzz Lightyear has really flown in space. Here are the videos to prove it.

At 468 days in space, Buzz Lightyear has spent the longest time ever in space on a single mission.

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Disney, Apple and Amazon keep waiting as NFL considers Sunday Ticket offers

The NFL must choose between offers for Sunday Ticket as streamers wait for a decision.

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How stocks would benefit if China, Russia and Fed obstacles to the market were removed

Any one of these three headwinds would have been enough to make a dent in stocks. But all three at once?

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As decision on Roe v. Wade looms, states weigh the economic cost of abortion bans

Beyond the moral debate over state abortion bans or restrictions, critics say there is an economic argument against them amid a short supply of workers.

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Disney workers trade costumes for yoga pants on Yoga Day

Thousands of Disney workers traded their character costumes for yoga pants Tuesday morning — planking, doing the downward dog and folding into lotus poses at sunrise.

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Pixar's Lightyear disappoints at the box office

Pixar's Lightyear disappoints at the box office

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'Beyond Infinity' launches deep into Buzz Lightyear's history on Disney Plus

The new Disney documentary "Beyond Infinity" showcases the back story of the loveable astronaut known for falling with style: Buzz Lightyear.

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Malaysia: Disney refused to cut gay scenes in 'Lightyear'

Malaysia’s film censors say it was Disney’s decision to ax the animated film “Lightyear” from the country’s cinemas after refusing to cut scenes promoting homosexuality.

'Lightyear' bans over same-sex kiss are unlikely to have a major impact on the Pixar film's global box office

"Lightyear" is the fifth film in Pixar's Toy Story franchise. Chris Evans voices the lead character, legendary space ranger Buzz Lightyear.

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Disney delaying Florida campus but not because of tensions

The Walt Disney Co. is delaying by more than three years the opening of a campus in Florida to which 2,000 workers were being relocated from Southern California to work in digital technology, finance and product development.

The United Arab Emirates is banning Disney and Pixar's 'Lightyear' spinoff

The movie, which chronicles the adventures of space cadet Buzz Lightyear, is slated to be released June 16.

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Disney fires TV content chief Peter Rice, source says

Peter Rice, then-chairman and chief executive officer of Fox Networks Group Inc., speaks at the Milken Institute Global Conference in Beverly Hills, California, May 3, 2017. Disney has abruptly fired Peter Rice, its most senior television content executive, a source told CNBC Thursday. Dana Walden, who also made the transition from Fox to Disney, will take over his duties. — CNBC's Julia Boorstin contributed to this report. Please check back for updates.

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Star Wars is mostly TV now — and the Disney franchise's often-fractured fanbase is cool with that

By the time that Taika Waititi's untitled Star Wars film hits theaters in 2023, it will have been four years since the franchise has been on the big screen.

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Marjorie Taylor Greene groundlessly claims straight people face extinction within 150 years because of LGBTQ+ education

Greene made the questionable claim in a long video uploaded on May 29. The overwhelming majroity of Americans consider themselves to be straight.

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Trump-appointed judge slams Florida’s attack on the First Amendment. That’s a relief | Editorial

In their frenzy to protect Donald Trump’s “free speech” rights to spread falsehoods on social media, Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis and Republicans appear to have misunderstood — or flat-out ignored — the First Amendment.

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Ex-Disney CEO Bob Iger takes stake in Australian design company Canva, which has been valued at $40 billion

Bob Iger, the former Disney chief, has already invested his own money in GoPuff and Funko.

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The first act of the streaming wars saga is over — Netflix's fall from grace has ushered in the pivotal second act

Netflix's fall from grace has ended the first act of the streaming wars. Act two will determine whether the industry can right itself.

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My husband and I spent $5,200 for 2 nights on Disney's Star Wars: Galactic Starcruiser, and it was totally worth it

We paid for a two-night "voyage" at the Disney World hotel in a standard cabin for adults. Here's what's included, from delicious food to our room.

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Marvel reveals 2 new 'Star Wars: The High Republic' comic series at Star Wars Celebration 2022

Marvel Comics just announced two new "Star Wars: The High Republic" series arriving in October and November 2022.

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'Obi-Wan Kenobi' comes to Disney Plus today as the legendary Jedi faces the Inquisitors

"Obi-Wan Kenobi" starring Ewan McGregor premieres its first two episodes today on Disney Plus today (May 27).

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Rare items from Disney World and Disneyland go up for auction

Items in the auction include vehicles from several different park rides. The most expensive is the Autopia car, which is going for $36,000.

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Why Florida’s new law against protests outside residences doesn’t fit the DeSantis narrative

The law was carefully crafted to match prior laws restricting protests at residences. It was also supported by many Senate Democrats.

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'Avatar' will return to cinemas before sequel 'Avatar: The Way of Water'

A special edition of “Avatar” hits theaters in September with remastered picture and sound!

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Watch the 1st trailer 'Avatar: The Way of Water' and explore Pandora's exotic reef

Jake and Neyteri’s family flourishes as danger lurks in this awe-inspiring teaser for December’s first “Avatar” sequel

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Cramer says Disney is a buy, rips Wall Street sellers for misreading guidance

The Club thinks Disney is a buy, as shares trade in the red following its second-quarter earnings release the prior evening.

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A Disney World parkgoer filmed an employee as she attempted to wrangle a snake out of Magic Kingdom

Insider spoke with 42-year-old travel agent Bren Ladd about what happened that day, and how calm she said parkgoers and employees were.

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What Cramer is watching Thursday — Disney did deliver, S&P analogues, crypto crash

As the sell-off in stocks continued into Thursday, we're looking at market analogues for signs of where we're headed.

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Disney did not give us everything this quarter, but parks and streaming really delivered

It wasn't a perfect quarter, but we're pleased to see theme park operating income and Disney+ subscriber additions beat expectations.

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Stock futures rise slightly following hot inflation report

Stock futures rose slightly Wednesday evening after the latest CPI data showed inflation is still running hot.

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Disney may need to tell investors a new story as company warns of softer streaming growth

Disney prides itself on storytelling, but it may need to tell a new story to investors.

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Disney reports earnings after the bell. Here's what to expect

All eyes will be on Disney's streaming numbers when the company reports its fiscal second-quarter earnings results after the bell Wednesday.

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Here's what we want to hear from Disney on earnings after the bell

Disney is slated to release second-quarter results after the bell Wednesday. Here's what Jim Cramer and the CNBC Investing Club hopes to hear.

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Voice of the people: Florida now sees DeSantis' true character

When Republican legislators direct their wrath at Disney over a difference of opinion, then we must take Florida being a business-friendly state with a grain of salt.

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Investing Club: Cramer is buying more Disney on the dip — here's why

Our approach to Monday's selloff is to pick one stock to buy and then patiently see where the session leads us.

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'Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness' snares $185 million in domestic debut

Disney's latest flick "Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness" snared $185 million domestically over the weekend, the top haul of any movie released in 2022.

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‘It’s save the galaxy time:’ A first look at Disney’s Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind

Walt Disney World is preparing to open its highly anticipated new attraction, Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind.

Disney says next-generation MagicBand+ will debut this summer

Disney says next-generation MagicBand+ will debut this summer.

Major companies keep largely silent as leaked Supreme Court abortion draft sparks outrage

Companies were reticent to weigh in, even as the Supreme Court on Tuesday confirmed the authenticity of a leaked draft of the majority opinion.

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PGA Tour heads to TPC Potomac for Wells Fargo Championship

USA Today's Adam Schupak looks ahead at the 2022 Wells Fargo Championship on the PGA Tour which is being hosted for the first time at TPC Potomac.

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I worked as a fur character at Disney World. Here are answers to 3 common questions people always ask me.

I played roles like Winnie the Pooh, King Louie, and Chip 'n' Dale at the Florida theme parks, and people are always curious about my Disney job.

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Sri Lanka rice farmers reel after failed organic push

For decades, Sri Lankan farmers were big supporters of the Rajapaksa's political clan. But the country's agriculture sector was hit hard by a ban on agrochemicals imposed last year as the government introduced an ambitious plan to make Sri Lanka the world's first nation to rely solely on organic farming. As a result, crops suffered and so did incomes - with farmers now joining protests amid a dire economic crisis to call for the Rajapaksas to go.

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A Disney travel agent who's been to Disney World more than 1,000 times shares 11 things he always brings to the parks and 3 items he leaves at home

Greg Antonelle, the founder of MickeyTravels, says he never forgets Band-Aids when visiting Disney World. But he does skip packing meals.

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Ron DeSantis and the Unlearned Lessons of the G.O.P.’s Culture War

Previous clashes between Republican lawmakers and prominent businesses in the states they control have not always worked out as planned.

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Netflix cancels Meghan Markle animated series 'Pearl'

The announcement comes as the streaming giant makes cost cuts after subscriber numbers fell.

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DeSantis' Bonkers Claim About Cartoons Has Twitter Destroying Him With Acme Dynamite

The Florida governor's latest complaint about LGBTQ representation in Disney films has people recalling all the things Bugs Bunny and friends used to do.

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Disney government says Florida law to dissolve its special tax district needs to be "deciphered"

"We don't know where we are going," district official says of the state's feud with its biggest private employer.

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Meet Sox, the breakout star of Disney's 'Lightyear' – and the next hot toy

The biggest buzz from Disney and Pixar's "Lightyear" is for Sox, a robotic cat that is about to take the toy industry by storm.

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Disney says Florida would have to pay nearly $1 billion to dissolve special district

The Walt Disney World complex's governing board says that when Florida created its special district, the state pledged not to alter that status unless all its debts are paid off.

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Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party returning to Magic Kingdom

The separately ticketed event is scheduled to begin Aug. 12 and run through Halloween night at Disney’s Magic Kingdom theme park.

Disney says Florida can't dissolve theme park's special tax status

Company tells investors it is business as usual in the Sunshine State, despite feud with governor and lawmakers.

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Will Walt Disney World leave Florida if Reedy Creek is dissolved? There are offers

Florida legislators’ passage of a bill to repeal Reedy Creek, the special district that governs Walt Disney World, has spawned satirical barbs on late-night talk shows and “Saturday Night Live.” And it has sparked debate among legal experts on whether the state can actually accomplish Gov. Ron DeSantis’ plan.

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Disney government in dark about effect of law dissolving it

At the first meeting of Disney World’s private government since Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis signed into law a measure to dissolve it next year, officials were still confused about what the new legislation meant.

DeSantis’ feud with Disney appears to be paying off in the form of campaign donations

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis’ ongoing fight with Walt Disney World appears to be paying off in the form of campaign donations.

What Cramer is watching Tuesday — Analyst says stop worrying about Disney, beats for PepsiCo, UPS

Deutsche Bank says Disney won't suffer from Florida's actions.

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Quiz: Can you guess where these Disney princesses are from?

We want to know how well you know your Disney royalty -- and if you know them well enough to be able to ace our quiz.

Disney self-government in peril after Florida House vote

The Florida House of Representatives has given final passage to a bill to dissolve a private government that Walt Disney World has been allowed to operate on its properties for more than five decades.

Looking back: Jacksonville once favorite tourist haven for entire eastern U.S.

With Jacksonville's bicentennial celebration quickly approaching, News4JAX is putting a spotlight on the city's reputation as a tourist haven.

Florida Senate passes bill to end Disney self-government

The Florida Senate has passed a bill to repeal a law allowing Walt Disney World to operate a private government over its properties in the state.

DeSantis’ push to end Disney self-government would impact Bradford County

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis wants the state Legislature to revoke a provision that gives Walt Disney World autonomy in governing areas near its theme parks.

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Disney World drops all mask mandates

Disney World has dropped all mask mandates, according to its website on Tuesday.

Florida Gov DeSantis pushes to end Disney self-government

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis is asking the Legislature to repeal a law allowing Walt Disney World to operate a private government over its properties in the state.

Are you getting the most out of your Disney FastPass?

Here are some insider tips to help you do more during your next visit to a Disney theme park.

Baby zebra spooked by ostriches dies at Disney World

A baby zebra at Walt Disney World’s Animal Kingdom is dead after running full speed into a gate when it was spooked by two ostriches.

How to celebrate Earth Day at Disney’s Animal Kingdom

Walt Disney World is preparing to celebrate Earth Day at its Animal Kingdom theme park.

Trading starts of new Warner Bros. Discovery media giant

Shares of the new Warner Bros.

4 springtime activities we love at Walt Disney World

The resort is currently celebrating its 50th anniversary celebration, and now is the perfect time to celebrate the season and upcoming Easter holiday. If you plan on visiting, we have uncovered a number of fun activities for families to experience while out exploring the theme parks and nearby resort hotels.

Mickey Mouse can start hugging again at Disney parks

Mickey Mouse will soon be able to hug again.

Disney sets opening date for EPCOT’s new Guardians of the Galaxy coaster

Walt Disney World announced May 27 as the opening date for the long-awaited “Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind.”

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Dream Big! Disney on Ice returns to Jax

Disney on Ice returns to Vystar Veterans Memorial Arena for a weekend full of fun for the entire family. See some of your favorite characters from your favorite Disney movies skating to stories people have loved for decades. There are multiple shows running throughout the weekend.

EPCOT: New photo shows ‘Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind’ queue

Walt Disney World released a new photo earlier this week that shows a piece of the queue for the all-new attraction, Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind.

Walt Disney World resorts that won’t break the bank

With 18 hotels and 23,000 hotel rooms, families swarm to Florida to enjoy the heat and take in the magic of Disney. Looking to spend more money in the parks and less on a hotel? Let us show you the...

Disney 'regrets' performance by visiting school drill team

Officials at Walt Disney World say a performance by a visiting Texas high school drill team that used American Indian stereotypes, including chants of “scalp them,” doesn’t reflect the resort’s values.

6 free things to do on your next Disney World vacation -- yes, really

We'll bet you never thought the words "Disney" and "cheap" could go in the same sentence. Well, guess again.

Digital entertainment ballooned in 2021: MPA report

Before the pandemic, the theatrical and digital markets for entertainment were roughly similar in size.

DeSantis blasts Disney for ‘woke’ response on Florida sexual identity in schools bill

Gov. Ron DeSantis is condemning Disney’s response to Florida’s bill banning discussion of sexual orientation and identity in some classrooms, calling the company “woke” and saying it’s fallen for “phony hysteria” from the corporate media.

Videos show flooding at Disney World Parks after rainy night in Orlando

Thunderstorms brought some serious rain to Orlando Florida on Monday night.

Force 4 Good: 2 local students accepted into Disney Dreamers Academy

Disney is helping young people across the state pursue their dreams.

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Harvard senior's Disney-inspired Korean musical a hit online

A Harvard student has gone viral on TikTok with a Korean folktale-inspired musical she hopes becomes the next big Disney princess film.

Oscars 2022: Sebastián Yatra calls 'Encanto' a gift from God

Sebastián Yatra calls his experience with Disney's “Encanto” a "gift from God.”.

Disney's parks rebound aids profit; Disney+ subscribers grow

A theme-park comeback continued to help Disney’s results recover in the most recent quarter.

23 of the best romantic comedies currently streaming on Netflix, HBO Max and more

Who doesn’t love a good romantic comedy, right?

Still haven’t seen ‘Encanto’? The new season of ‘Cheer’? All the shows and movies you need to watch ASAP

January always feels like the longest month of the year, and since we’re almost at the end, you’re probably looking for some new shows or movies to watch to ease your boredom.

How well do you remember ‘The Disney Afternoon’?

We can always remember the television shows we watched as children and how sad we were when we saw those shows disappear from the lineup. If you grew up in the '90s, then you're sure to remember "The Disney Afternoon" and how it defined a generation.

Stocks fall, have worst week since March 2020; Netflix tanks

Stocks fell again on Wall Street Friday, capping off the worst weekly drop for the S&P 500 since the start of the pandemic.

Disney likely seeing copyrights to ‘Winnie the Pooh’ expire

Disney acquired the copyright to Winnie-the-Pooh books and its characters in 1961.

Celebrating a century: WWII veteran turns 100 years old

There were lots of hugs -- and candles -- as a World War II veteran living in the Jacksonville area celebrated 100 years of life Tuesday.

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YouTube TV restores access to Disney after dispute resolved

YouTube TV began restoring access to Disney content after a dispute between the companies led to an interruption of service.

Here are the movies you’ll want to see in theaters over the holidays

If there is one thing for certain, it’s that this year’s holiday season has way more options for movies to see in theaters than in 2020.

Disney World fire may have sprung from fireworks debris

Officials say a small fire at Walt Disney World’s Magic Kingdom started in a tree and may have been caused by fireworks debris.

Disney plants date for EPCOT International Flower & Garden Festival

Horticulture teams at Walt Disney World have their hands full ahead of the EPCOT International Flower & Garden Festival.

Audiences go for a second helping of ‘Encanto’

Leftovers were on the menu for moviegoers in North America this weekend.

'Encanto,' 'House of Gucci' fuel Thanksgiving box office

Thanksgiving weekend moviegoing was still far from the feast it normally is, but Disney’s “Encanto” and the Lady Gaga-led “House of Gucci” both gave a lift to two genres that have been particularly battered by the pandemic: family movies and adult dramas.

Memo: Disney pauses COVID-19 vaccine mandate in Florida

Disney has paused its policy requiring Florida-based employees to take the COVID-19 vaccine following new laws passed by the state’s legislature last week that limit employers’ power to require vaccinations.

Disney’s 'Eternals' tops domestic box office for 2nd weekend

Disney and Marvel’s “Eternals” fell 61% in its second weekend in theaters, but it’s still hanging on to first place ahead of newcomers like “Clifford the Big Red Dog.”.

Indian creator of Int'l Emmy-nominated show hopeful of win

Bollywood director Ram Madhvani’s internet series “Aarya” has already received plenty of love from viewers, along with widespread critical acclaim in India.

Walt Disney World shares holiday food and drinks at resort hotels

Walt Disney World has shared details on its blog about some of the delicious food and drinks at its resort hotels for the holiday season.

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