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This Abandoned Island in Disney World Is a Playground for Urban Explorers

From Treasure Island to Exotic Bird Sanctuary Bay Lake is a natural lake about a mile in length, located in Orange County, Florida with two natural islands within it. The smaller of the pair is named “Shipwreck Island” located between the Contemporary and Wilderness Lodge resorts, while the larger island at the center of the lake is known as “Discovery ...

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What Classic Novel Should You Revisit Based on Your Favorite Disney Princess?

Disney Classics The films featuring Disney Princesses are themselves based on different fairy and folktales, but the archetypes and story lines of these tales can also be seen in works of classic literature. Maybe you have heard of these books but never got around to reading them, maybe they have been sitting on your shelf without being opened, maybe you ...

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Cancel Culture Sunk Pirates of the Caribbean Before It Came For Johnny Depp

The Origin of a Controversy Though it is now one of Disney’s most beloved attractions, the iconic Pirates of the Caribbean did not always look like the ride we know now. In its concept stages, The Pirates of the Caribbean attraction was envisioned as a walk-through attraction with wax figures depicting scenes of Pirates wreaking havoc and causing mayhem. However, ...

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Happy International Jazz Day! Celebrate With a Listen of These Disney Classics!

International Jazz Day Saturday, April 30, 2022, marks the 11th official annual celebration of International Jazz Day. In November 2011, the United Nations Educational Scientific and Cultural Organization officially designated April 30 as International Jazz Day in order to highlight jazz and its diplomatic role of uniting people in all corners of the globe. International Jazz Day brings together communities, schools, artists, ...

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The Splash Mountain Conspiracy: Did Disney Parks Intentionally Neglect the Beloved and Controversial Attraction?

Splash Mountain has a controversial history in the eyes of many; is Disney attempting to erase the ride and its storied past with deliberate neglect and ride malfunctions? The Stories of Uncle Remus In 1881, journalist Joel Chandler Harris published a collection of southern folktales known as the Uncle Remus stories, which was the first of seven books in a ...

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The Problem With the Possible New ‘Encanto’-Themed Attraction at Disneyland

It was recently announced that Tarzan’s Treehouse in Disneyland, the beloved walkthrough attraction which began its life as the Swiss Family Robinson Treehouse, will be refurbished and re-themed. The news comes as a blow to many fans of Tarzan, which has been historically under-represented in both parks and Disney merchandise outside of the window immediately following the film’s release. Tarzan‘s ...

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Why We Love Grandma (As Seen in Disney Classics)

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I have been very fortunate in regards to grandmothers. I was lucky enough to grow up knowing one of my great-grandmothers while she was alive, and considered her a friend. I was very close to my maternal grandmother and looked forward to Sunday night dinners with her and our family. I got to see my paternal grandparents celebrate their 60th ...

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10 Ways to Celebrate This May With Disney+

Disney May celebrations are underway at Walt Disney World theme park in beautiful central Florida. We are still in the middle of the Disney World 50th anniversary celebration also known as “the world’s most magical celebration“. Disney characters have returned to meet and greets for greatly missed hugs your favorite Disney Princess and everyone’s favorite Mouse. April 22nd marked the ...

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The Exclusive Collectible Disney Doll Line Perfect for Your Inner Princess

The Great 18″ Doll Lines On May 5, 1986, American Girl debuted with their original 18-inch dolls from the Pleasant Company. The original lineup included pioneer girl Kirsten Larson, Edwardian-era girl Samantha Parkington, and World War II-era daughter Molly McIntire. Disney Fanatic participates in affiliate advertising programs. We may earn a commission when you make a purchase through links on ...

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