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Sharon is a writer and animal lover from New England. Sharon's two main focuses in her work are Disney's correlations with pop culture and the significance of Disney princesses (which was the basis for her college thesis). When she's not writing about Disney, Sharon spends her time singing, dancing, and cavorting with woodland creatures!

Fans Donate to Animal Shelters in Honor of Betty White

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When actress, Golden Girl, comedy icon, and Disney Legend Betty White passed away on New Year’s Eve, just weeks from her 100th birthday, many of her fans were devastated. Social media has been filled with posts honoring Betty White and her legacy — but now, there’s a concrete way to honor Betty! A campaign has been started by Betty White ...

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Disney Princess Wishables Are Coming to shopDisney

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Many Disney fans already know that the online store shopDisney has been launching lots of new products lately, partly for the holidays, but there’s something to look forward to for the new year as well! The site has announced on Instagram that Disney Princess Wishables are coming to shopDisney on January 5 2022, saying that they will be “the perfect ...

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Fans Have Found a Hidden Clue in ‘Encanto’

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When you first watch a new animated Disney movie, it can all be a bit of a blur. The colorful animation from Walt Disney Animation Studios, the music (by composers and playwrights like Lin-Manuel Miranda), and the heartwarming plots can all make it hard to notice the little details that Disney animated movies are famous for. But now that Disney ...

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Broadway’s ‘Frozen’ Gets a Limited-Edition Donut

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Fans of Frozen (2012), fans of Frozen 2 (2019), and Disney donut connoisseurs everywhere will be pleased to know that the Broadway adaptation of Disney’s Frozen has just gotten its own signature donut! The Broadway show is currently on the Chicago leg of its North American tour (despite some canceled shows due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic), and the popular Chicago ...

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‘Sleeping Beauty’ Gets Another Retelling

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If the words Briar Rose, Aurora, Maleficent, or Sleeping Beauty always catch your attention when you’re perusing Disney Fanatic, then it’s safe to say that you’re probably a big fan of the Sleeping Beauty fairytale and the 1950 Disney movie Sleeping Beauty. You’re also probably a big fan of Aurora in Maleficent (2014) or Maleficent: Mistress of Evil (2019) when the Disney ...

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Typhoon Lagoon Has Officially Reopened

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Disney fans and water park fans can rejoice, because one of Walt Disney World’s two water parks officially reopened yesterday! Typhoon Lagoon reopened on January 2 with Disney Guest favorites like the Typhoon Lagoon Surf Pool (which is “America’s largest outdoor wave pool”), Miss Adventure Falls (which is a crowd-pleasing “fast-paced family raft attraction”), the Crush ‘n’ Gusher water coaster, the ...

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Alex and Ani Launches a New Disney Collection

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If you’ve been in the market for some new elegant Disney jewelry to enhance your Disney style (and help you feel like you’re at Walt Disney World Resort or one of the Disney Parks every day), then look no further! The famous jewelry brand Alex and Ani, which is known for its delicate bangles and elegant charm bracelets, has just ...

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Fans of ‘Eragon’ Will Love This New Sequel

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Are you drawn to middle grade fantasy adventures or young adult fantasy adventures that include the following themes: a magical artifact, a magical creature, a fantastical world, and an unassuming hero? If so, you’ve probably already heard of and read the series “Eragon” by Christopher Paolini, and you’re also probably interested in fantasy adventures like Fablehaven or Harry Potter. If ...

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Pandora Launches a ‘Beauty and the Beast’ Jewelry Collection

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If you’re a big fan of the classic Disney princess Belle from the 1991 Disney animated movie Beauty and the Beast, and you have an affinity for sparkly jewelry or accessories, then good news! Pandora’s new Beauty and the Beast jewelry collection came out “just in time for the holiday season”, and it features signature Pandora jewelry that Belle fans will adore. ...

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