LOS ANGELES—Funeral services were pending March 13 for Rolly Crump, a longtime Disney Imagineer who played a key role in the early design of Disneyland and Walt Disney World, most notably on attractions such as the Haunted Mansion and Enchanted Tiki Room. Crump died Sunday at his home in Carlsbad at age 93, according to…
Are Disney World Tickets More Expensive?
Everyone knows the happiest place on earth. It’s been ingrained in us since we were children. As a result, Disney World, despite its recent issues, is one of the hottest attractions in America. But is the happiest place on earth also becoming the most expensive place? We’ll take a look at Disney pricing and if…
Partisan, Media Hypocrisy Over Targeting of Companies
Commentary When Disney began lobbying against a parental-rights bill in Florida that would prohibit public school teachers from discussing sex, sexual orientation, or so-called gender identity with prepubescent kids in kindergarten through third grade, Gov. Ron DeSantis proposed a special session of the legislature to review Walt Disney World’s 50-year-old “independent special district” status to…
Disney May Consider Licensing Content to Rivals, CEO Says
Walt Disney is reconsidering licensing its films and television shows to rivals after years of pushing resources into growing its Disney+ steaming service, CEO Bob Iger said on March 9. Iger made the comments at the Morgan Stanley Technology, Media, and Telecom Conference in San Francisco where he noted that the increased licensing of Disney’s content library to other media…
LIVE NOW: NTD Evening News (Feb. 27): DeSantis Signs Bill Ending Disney’s ‘Corporate Kingdom’; Lab Leak Likely Origin of Pandemic: DOE
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis on Feb. 27 signed a bill that takes control of a special tax district surrounding Walt Disney World that for half a century allowed Walt Disney Company to operate with a high degree of autonomy. DeSantis says Disney World will now be treated just the same as Sea World. A lab…
NTD Evening News (Feb. 27): DeSantis Signs Bill Ending Disney’s ‘Corporate Kingdom’; Lab Leak Likely Origin of Pandemic: DOE
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis on Feb. 27 signed a bill that takes control of a special tax district surrounding Walt Disney World that for half a century allowed Walt Disney Company to operate with a high degree of autonomy. DeSantis says Disney World will now be treated just the same as Sea World. A lab…
LIVE NOW: NTD Business (Feb. 27): Warren Buffett Defends Stock Buybacks; Gov. DeSantis Takes Over Disney District
Norfolk Southern is now facing a class action lawsuit from the residents of East Palestine, Ohio, where a toxic train derailed. Meanwhile, Sen. JD Vance (R-Ohio) is proposing federal aid to help the town survive. Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis takes away Disney World’s self-governing status. What does it mean for the theme park? The Supreme…
NTD Business (Feb. 27): Warren Buffett Defends Stock Buybacks; Gov. DeSantis Takes Over Disney District
Norfolk Southern is now facing a class action lawsuit from the residents of East Palestine, Ohio, where a toxic train derailed. Meanwhile, Sen. JD Vance (R-Ohio) is proposing federal aid to help the town survive. Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis takes away Disney World’s self-governing status. What does it mean for the theme park? The Supreme…
Evangeline Lilly Says Marvel Is ‘Very Respectful’ About Her View on COVID-19 Vaccines
Actress Evangeline Lilly, who appeared in a number of Marvel movies, revealed last week that she has always been respected by the superhero movie franchise when it comes to her views on COVID-19 vaccinations and their mandates. Lilly made the remark during an episode of the “Happy Sad Confused” podcast that aired on Feb. 16,…
‘Louder and Prouder:’ Disney Stokes the Woke
“The Proud Family: Louder and Prouder” is a revived Disney+ kids animation TV show, but its new iteration tackles modern issues through the lens of America as a racist country built by slaves, echoing critical race theory and Black Lives Matter narratives. On Rotten Tomatoes, which reviews films and TV shows, Louder and Prouder has…
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