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Stacy Fernández is a freelance writer, project manager and communications specialist. She’s worked at The Texas Tribune, The Dallas Morning News and run social for The Education Trust New York. Her favorite hobby is finding hidden gems at the thrift store, she loves a good audio book and is a chocolate enthusiast.

Stacy Fernandez

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“The time to take a stand is now”: How “Disney adults” speaking out and canceling trips made an impact on ABC’s decision to reinstate Jimmy Kimmel

Susan is a freelance writer following humanity one UGC at a time.

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Susan LaMarca

Left: Blonde woman with a ponytail looking into the camera. Right: Jimmy Kimmel during a broadcast

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“My heart is broken”: Family cancels Disneyland trip over Jimmy Kimmel suspension

Rachel Kiley is a writer who sometimes writes things and sometimes is based in L.A., but is definitely always on Twitter @rachelkiley.

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Rachel Kiley

Left: Noah Centineo at the world premiere of "Charlie's Angels" at the Regency Village Theatre. Right: Screenshot posted on Instagram Reels by Noah Centineo showing he had canceled his Disney Plus subscription.

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“Peak performative activism”: Noah Centineo accused of purchasing Disney+ subscription just to cancel it after Kimmel suspension

Ljeonida is a reporter and writer with a degree in journalism and communications from the University of Tirana in her native Albania. She has a particular interest in all things digital marketing; she considers herself a copywriter, content producer, SEO specialist, and passionate marketer. Ljeonida is based in Tbilisi, Georgia.

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“I hope he comes back”: Here’s what all of the late night hosts said about Jimmy Kimmel’s ousting from ABC

Lindsey is a Seattle area writer interested in all things society, including internet culture, politics, and mental health. Outside of the Daily Dot, her work can be found in publications such as The Mary Sue, Truthout, and YES! Magazine.

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Lindsey Weedston

3 panel: Woman filming resellers livestreaming their bulk buys in the Disney Character Warehouse

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“They need to be stopped”: Resellers overrun Disney outlets, crowding out kids and livestreaming their massive hauls

Jamie Jirak has been working as an entertainment journalist since 2017. In addition to The Daily Dot, you can find her latest work at SlashFilm and That Hashtag Show. Jamie resides in Los Angeles and co-hosts two podcasts, Phase Hero and Love in the Time of Hydra. She loves moderating panels and has done so for Marvel, Disney, Netflix, and more. Follow her on Letterboxd: @JamieJirak.

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Jamie Jirak

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“They are BEGGING us not to see this thing”: Why is MrBeast featured in an ad for the “Tron: Ares” movie?

Anna is a freelance writer with far too much time on her hands. When she&#8217;s not writing about memes and internet slang, she can be found running TTRPGs online.

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Anna Good

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Culture

What are shoulder plushies? The latest Disney adult trend, explained

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“Never seen a comeback as great as Lindsay Lohan’s”: Millennials are loving “Freakier Friday” and its 2000s nostalgia

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“Please no”: The Hulu app is officially going away, will be integrated into Disney+ in 2026

Braden Bjella is a culture writer. His work can be found in Mixmag, Electronic Beats, Schon! magazine, and more.

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“A Disney adult and other theme park enthusiast dating app”: Is “Single Rider” the new must-download dating app?

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“Why does the Walt Disney animatronic look more like the My Pillow Guy?”: Disney’s new version of Walt Disney sparks mix of excitement and outrage

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JD Vance and family confronted with boos during vacation at Disneyland: “The amount of booing when he exited Space Mountain was hilarious”

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“We were clearly singled out”: Woman calls out Disney for dress-coding her over a sports bra while others wore less

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“Sounds like Disney no longer believes in magic”: No, Disney did not change its iconic intro music

Alexandra Samuels is a national political reporter and contributor to the Daily Dot, where she started as an intern covering politics in the summer of 2016. She enjoys all things Marvel, keeping up with the latest TikTok trends, long walks with her pup, and reading murder-mystery novels.

Alexandra Samuels

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“My mind is blown!!!”: Woman goes to Disneyland Paris. Then she sees how the US is depicted

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