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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!

Pixar Sneaks Another Tear-Jerking ‘Up’ Scene Into Theaters

Carl and Dug from 'Up' and 'Carl's Date'

The new Pixar animated movie called Elemental might leave something to be desired in the eyes of some audience members, and seem cute but fairly run-of-the-mill in other audience members’ eyes, but there was one surprise from Pixar that theater attendees did not see coming! The Famous Up Scene The Pixar movie Up is famous for its heartbreaking beginning, in which an old man named Carl ...

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“It Really Depends On Who’s Running Your Show”: Nickelodeon Star Explains Why Disney Channel Actors Were More Traumatized

Devon Werkheiser as Ned Bixby on Ned's Declassified School Survival Guide

Even though many Disney Channel fans are dedicated viewers of classic Disney Channel shows like The Suite Life of Zack & Cody, Hannah Montana, That’s So Raven, or The Wizards of Waverly Place, there is also a lot of crossover between Disney fans and Nickelodeon fans. One popular kids’ show from Nickelodeon was Ned’s Declassified School Survival Guide, and the star of that ...

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Disney Performers Embrace Non-Verbal Autistic Guest By the Dozen

autistic nonverbal guest with jasmine and loki

Ardent Disney Fanatics will already be aware that a large portion of the famous Disney magic comes from interactions with Disney character performers during Character Meet and Greets, or during impromptu on-the-go interactions with said performers (such as this absolutely adorable interaction between Ariel and a tiny French Flounder)! Being a Disney performer is certainly not easy, but the performers ...

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Onlookers Mock ‘Moana’ Star During Disney Parade

Maui and Moana

Any Walt Disney World Resort or Disneyland Resort Guest can take a look at a Disney character performer, sweating in their thick costumes and smiling despite harassment from Guests, and can presumably realize that theirs is not an easy job. Cast Members and Disney character performers have to deal with many challenges while staying in character, even if said challenges ...

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Disney Reportedly Hires Violent Actor Despite Accusations

will smith and ezra miller smile at Asan N'Jie

These days, Disney celebrities are often thought of as adult actors who frequently star in Disney films or Disney projects (and who ardently express their own love for Disney on a constant basis). However, the Disney family is reportedly welcoming a young actor who does not fit the typical Disney mold! A Not-So-Squeaky-Clean Disney Star? Disney is known for trying ...

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Dazzling or Disturbing? Meet the New AI Disney “Families”

moana and anna with their families, reimagined with AI

These days, artificial intelligence is both a common topic and a controversial one. Some people love using AI services like ChatGPT to plan their vacations and assist with a variety of mundane tasks or research projects, while other people find AI usage to be disturbing and dishonest. Some people also find AI and social media’s augmentation of appearances to present ...

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‘Frozen’ Star Admits That She Married Her Original Disney “Crush”

idina menzel and aaron lohr

Broadway star Idina Menzel is considered to be musical theater royalty and Disney royalty all on her own — especially since she has just confirmed that she is definitely returning to play Arendelle royal Elsa in Frozen 3  — but the singer and Disenchanted actress also considers another member of Disney’s ‘family’ to be a VIP! In a rapid-fire “Speed Dating” interview ...

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‘Frozen’ Star Idina Menzel Sings Tinker Bell’s Praises Despite Backlash

idina menzel with olaf, anna, and elsa, and yara shahidi blowing a kiss as tinkerbell

In a segment with Billboard called “Speed Dating,” celebrities are asked a series of quick questions about their life — and in her very recent Speed Dating segment, Frozen star Idina Menzel made it clear that she has a thing for classic live-action Disney movie stars as well as a fondness for an unexpected Disney heroine! From Softball Questions to Hardball Questions The Broadway ...

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Animal Kingdom Announces Birth of Two Endangered Babies From Rare Species

cotton top tamarin monkeys with the animal kingdom tree of life

When Walt Disney World Resort visitors prepare for their Florida vacations, they usually have roller coasters and Character Meet and Greets on their minds — but any Animal Kingdom enthusiast also knows that there are many beautiful (and often, sadly, endangered) species to be seen in the Disney Parks! If you’re a frequent Animal Kingdom visitor who gravitates towards this ...

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Dreamworks Creates Its Own ‘Turning Red’ Fiasco With ‘Ruby Gillman, Teenage Kraken’

ruby gillman and meilin lee

The new Dreamworks animated movie called Ruby Gillman, Teenage Kraken has been the talk of the town due to its villainous Ariel doppelganger (who is named Chelsea Van Der Zee and voiced by Annie Murphy) — but now that the movie about a tentacled teenager is about to finally come to theaters, there is even more fodder for discussion! Low Expectations The ...

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