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Hidden Gems of the Disneyland Resort Part 2 – New Orleans Square, Adventureland, Frontierland

Welcome back to the next installment of my 4-part series focusing on the “Hidden Gems of the Disneyland Resort.” Today, we are going to focus on 3 other lands of Walt Disney’s original Magic Kingdom. Those lands are New Orleans Square, Adventureland and Frontierland. Arguably, these lands contain the most popular attractions within all of Hidden Gems of the Disneyland Resort Part 2 – New Orleans Square, Adventureland, Frontierland

Disney Shareholders Vote on Executive Pay While Disneyland Workers Demonstrate Outside

This morning, Walt Disney Company shareholders held their annual meeting at the Hobby Center for the Performing Arts in Houston, Texas. Bob Iger, CEO and chairman told investors, “Disney’s creative and financial success reflects the dedication of our cast members around the world, the strength of our stellar management team, and the support of a Disney Shareholders Vote on Executive Pay While Disneyland Workers Demonstrate Outside

Here Are All the Ways You Can Help Celebrate Mickey Mouse’s 90th Birthday!

UPDATE 8/20/18: Disney is 90-days away from kicking off Mickey Mouse’s 90th Birthday celebration and some additional celebrations have been announced that are taking place at Walt Disney World, Disneyland, and other places around the world. Take a look: ‘Mickey: The True Original Exhibition’ – As part of Mickey Mouse’s 90th Anniversary celebration, Disney is Here Are All the Ways You Can Help Celebrate Mickey Mouse’s 90th Birthday!

Judge Dismisses Toni Basil’s Lawsuit Over Use of Her Song ‘Mickey’

Last fall, one-hit-wonder Toni Basil filed a trademark infringement lawsuit against The Walt Disney Company, Kohl’s, Forever 21 and others for unauthorized use of her 1982 single, “Mickey.” Forever 21, for example, used Basil’s song in a video promoting a line of Disney clothing. The lawsuit claimed that Basil was “not consulted, did not give Judge Dismisses Toni Basil’s Lawsuit Over Use of Her Song ‘Mickey’

Fox President Dismisses Comcast Bidding Rumors, Calls Them ‘Speculation Palooza’

Despite rumors that Comcast might try and break up the acquisition deal between Disney and 21st Century Fox, it looks like any attempts are likely going nowhere. According to a report by Variety, 21st Century Fox President Peter Rice said the reports that Comcast would break up the deal are “speculation-palooza.” Speaking at Recode’s Code Fox President Dismisses Comcast Bidding Rumors, Calls Them ‘Speculation Palooza’

Disney’s 1st Quarter Report Shows an Increase in Revenue, but Falls Short of Estimates

The Walt Disney Company released their earnings report for the first quarter of their fiscal year on Tuesday afternoon. In the report Disney CEO Bob Iger stated, “The strategic investments we’ve made have driven meaningful growth over the long term, and we remain confident in our ability to continue to deliver significant shareholder value. We’re excited Disney’s 1st Quarter Report Shows an Increase in Revenue, but Falls Short of Estimates

Could Comcast Outbid Disney for Fox?

In a CNBC article today regarding the status of an acquisition of Time Warner by AT&T, the network speculated that should that purchase be approved by regulators, it would leave the door open for other potential “big media” buyouts, including Comcast attempting to thwart The Walt Disney Company’s purchase of 21st Century Fox. CNBC, which Could Comcast Outbid Disney for Fox?

Connection Between Los Angeles Times President and Disney Vice President Uncovered

Back in November, the Los Angeles Times was blocked from movie screenings by The Walt Disney Company following an article that was critical of the relationship between Disney and the city of Anaheim. Several days later, after fellow journalists threw their support behind the Times, Disney reversed their decision after “productive discussions with the newly Connection Between Los Angeles Times President and Disney Vice President Uncovered