Disneyland is the same, but we’re not. An op-ed on reopening day
I wasn’t there when Disneyland closed its gates for the first time since 9/11/2001. But like that day, March 14, 2020, I really don’t think we were all prepared for[…]
Category: Opinion + Editorials
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The Coronavirus is affecting every part of Disney, but times like these call for Disney more than ever [op-ed]
This past month has been a tough one for everyone, corporations included. The Walt Disney Company is no exception, having to close many of its international theme parks like Shanghai[…]
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People are saying that Rise of the Resistance is a “cinematic” experience and that’s absolutely true.
7:00 AM EST, December 4, 2019. I entered a theme park attraction and 20 roughly 20-minutes later, I stepped out of a movie. That’s not dichotomy or me writing poorly. That’s[…]
Disney+ is a risk-taking move but it could be Disney’s greatest accomplishment [Op-ed]
Editor’s note: This op-ed was written by Zach Perilstein, editor-in-chief of Boardwalk Times and a contributor at the entertainment website Cultjer. The Walt Disney Company has had many accomplishments, from its[…]
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Pixar Pier is just enough to hold you over until Galaxy’s Edge
Pixar Pier is open to the public as of today after two days of media and VIP guest previews. While we were not included in the opening festivities, we certainly[…]
Disney will be fine without John Lasseter [op-ed]
Editor’s Note: Late this afternoon, Disney announced John Lasseter’s departure from the company. The former chief creative officer of both Pixar Animation Studios and Walt Disney Animation Studios will continue[…]
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There’s no doubting the Instagram-able nature of Pixar Fest at Disneyland
It’s probably a well-known fact already that the Disneyland Resort is a well-Instagram’d area of the world. It is so much so that a whole set of news stories announcing[…]
The uncertain future of John Lasseter, his harassment, and Disney’s creative future [an Op-Ed]
Right before the Thanksgiving break and the wide release of his studio’s newest film “Coco,” news broke regarding the six-month leave of absence of John Lasseter, the chief creative officer[…]
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The future of females in Marvel’s cinematic universe is bright
Editor’s note: This op-ed was written by Alex Marzona, our friend who has been covering the press events surrounding Marvel’s “Thor: Ragnarok” in theaters now. Read his review on the[…]
The MagicBand is seriously the best thing to come to Walt Disney World since churros
It had been over 10 years since I jumped on a plane to the theme park capital of the world. But my recent trip to Walt Disney World for the[…]
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Pandora, The Collector’s Fortress and the future of Disney’s Theme Parks
As many people on social media have pointed out, Pandora – The World of Avatar and Guardians of the Galaxy Mission: BREAKOUT are now open and are incredibly cool and[…]
The “Awesome Mix” of technology and show that made Guardians of the Galaxy Mission: BREAKOUT awesome
Disney fans are unique people. They really like the products that Disney puts out for them and the moment you get rid of something that they really like, they aren’t[…]