Our little-known facts series continues, in spite of underwhelming demand! The Disney Company has long wanted to be more than an entertainment company hosting “guests.” Like any power-hungry corporation, they can exercise their authority so much better if they aren’t just your host, but your government — albeit a smiling, pixie-dust sprinkled version. From Walt’s…
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“Like the real Canada, but slightly less polite.” WALT DISNEY WORLD, FL — The self-proclaimed Canadian Freedom Convoy isn’t over. It’s just moved south. “We got the idea from our wonderful dictator, I mean, Prime Minister,” said trucker Léonel Legrand of Montreal. “We learned from reliable sources that he was hiding here when we were…
Sure, you’re sick, but that doesn’t mean you should cancel your vacation! (Or does it?) Much of the world is realizing that the pandemic is effectively over, and we’re entering into the endemic phase of COVID where we “just live with it.” (Note: this doesn’t apply to Texas, Florida, or an handful of other states…
Dinklage’s complaint was not well-received in the broader community. BURBANK, CA — When actor Peter Dinklage (best known for his roles as “Binky” in 13 Moons and “Trumpkin” in The Chronicles of Narnia: Prince Caspian) complained about Disney’s upcoming live-action remake of Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs, Disney said they would “take a different…
This nickel-and-diming has got to stop. TOONTOWN, USA — In a statement released today, Donald Duck has announced that he is joining with Mickey Mouse in a push to oust Disney CEO, Bob “Bob” Chapek. We think Donald said, “While the so-called CEO continues to avoid guests and raise prices, one thing that is overlooked…