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A man in a dark suit and tie smiles and gestures while seated against a blurred nighttime cityscape background, reminiscent of a Late-Night Talk Show hosted by Jimmy Kimmel.

Disney Defies President Trump, Unprecedented Kimmel Controversy Update Released

By Luke Dammann 14 Comments
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OFFICIAL: Disney Closing All of Magic Kingdom in Early 2026

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A photo taken from behind statues of a Mickey Mouse and Walt Disney holding hands, looking towards buildings adorned with festive decorations and a clock tower in the background at a popular Disney World attraction. Crowds of people are visible in the distance.

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