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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!

The Shocking Truth Behind Disney’s Original Plans for Princess Tiana

princess tiana face character

These days, the 2009 animated Disney movie  The Princess and the Frog is a hot topic due to Princess Tiana’s upcoming Magic Kingdom ride, which will be called Tiana’s Bayou Adventure and will reportedly open this summer. Princess Tiana has become an iconic Disney princess, with many Disney fans appreciating the movie’s old-school animation style as opposed to the more modern ...

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Happy Valentine’s Day! Here’s Our Top 5 Favorite Romantic Date Activities at Disney World

lady and the tramp spaghetti scene

It’s no secret: Disney’s most potent magical attribute is romance! Romances–both old and new–permeate Disney’s stories, songs, and culture. Whether you’ve gotten married at Walt Disney World with the help of Disney Weddings, visited each year for your anniversaries, or are about to introduce your significant other to Disney Parks, we’ve got the perfect Disney World Valentine’s Day itinerary for ...

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Wayne Brady Explains Why He Was Fired by Disney

The talented Wayne Brady is a celebrity known for his singing, dancing, acting, comedy, and impersonation abilities. Brady is particularly well-known when it comes to his comedic work on the iconic improvisation show called Whose Line Is It Anyway?, in which he starred alongside Colin Mochrie, Ryan Stiles, Aisha Tyler, and (previously) Drew Carey. The Whose Line Is It Anyway?, Kinky ...

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Fans Nominate Who Should Play Flynn Rider in Disney’s Live-Action ‘Tangled’

Who will play live action flynn rider in Tangled

Disney fans have had it up to their ears with live-action remakes and are clamoring for more original work from the teams behind Disney and Pixar films — but Disney announced plans for yet another live-action Disney Princess movie, regardless of fans’ complaints! The 2010 animated Disney Princess film about Rapunzel, Tangled (2010), is reportedly receiving its own live-action remake. ...

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Did This Tinker Bell Movie Intro Ever Actually Happen? Fans Say No

Walt Disney Picture logo with Tinkerbell and Pixie Dust

It seems safe to say that Disney fanatics love to wax nostalgic about their favorite Disney memories. One potent Disney memory has Disney fanatics up in arms, however — because according to some sources, it didn’t actually happen! Back in the day, Disney movies began with an animated intro that was instantly recognizable, and that featured the Disney castle and ...

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Are Disney Fireworks Approaching Extinction? Fans Say Yes

Disney Fireworks

These days, the attractions and spectacles that are associated with Disney vacations (particularly at Walt Disney World Resort and Disneyland Resort) seem to be ever-changing. Traditional forms of Disney and theme park entertainment are shifting position in some Disney Guests’ priority lists as new roller coasters and high-tech offerings take hold — and fireworks-loving Disney fans have most certainly noticed! ...

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Online Sellers Charge Thousands of Dollars for Disney VHS Tapes

$35,000 for a VHS tape? No, that price is not a typo. If you have a stack of old Disney movie VHS tapes lurking in the depths of your basement or in the back of your TV cabinet, know that you can actually (theoretically) try to sell these movies for a fortune! According to USA Today, “recent VHS tapes of ...

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What to Know about the Incoming Magic Kingdom Lounge

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“Drink up me hearties…” Magic Kingdom, the Disney park that was once adamant about excluding alcohol, is now preparing for its first-ever lounge. Alcohol at Magic Kingdom Walt Disney World Resort once featured a “dry” Magic Kingdom Park, meaning no alcoholic beverages were served on the park property. However, in 2012, this all changed when the park welcomed Be Our ...

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Could Taylor Swift Be the Economic Savior That Disney World Needs?

Taylor Swift next to Cinderella Castle at Magic Kingdom

If you’re a Taylor Swift fan, then you’re probably well aware of the country-music-turned-pop-music singer’s successful Eras Tour — and if you’re not a Taylor Swift fan, you’ve probably heard about these highly-sought-after Taylor Swift concerts anyway, whether you wanted to or not! Related: Rumors Abound Taylor Swift & Travis Kelce are Planning a Disney Wedding: Here’s the Truth Taylor ...

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Disney Performer Collapses on Pavement and Frightens Guests

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After meeting a fur character like Goofy or Mickey Mouse in a Walt Disney World Resort or Disneyland Resort theme park, it’s understandable to begin wondering about the person inside the burdensome costume. Many Disney Fanatics have done their own virtual digging to learn more about what it’s like to be “friends with” (i.e., play the role of) Disney fur ...

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