Disney Evergreen & History
Disney Fanatic shares reviews, history, and evergreen pieces for the true Disney fan.
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Oct- 2023 -16 October
Disney at 100. How Two Brothers and Their Movie Studio Took Over the Entertainment World
It's official. As of October 16, the Walt Disney Studios is 100 years old. It truly is an amazing story that two brothers from the Midwest could come to Los Angeles and, after years of struggling, create the most dominant studio in the entertainment business. But it's not just that Walt Disney started a movie studio; he was able to take his characters off the big screen and make a new world in his
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1 October
Did Lin-Manuel Miranda Go Too Far This Time?
Lin-Manuel Miranda has, it seems, become the only songwriter available to Disney. In the last few years, Miranda has been the tune-de-force behind Disney's Moana (2016), Encanto (2021), and now the live-action remake of The Little Mermaid (2023). He gained two Academy Award Best Song nominations for “How Far I'll Go” and “Dos Oruguitas” from Moana and Encanto, respectively,
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Sep- 2023 -29 September
The Iconic Disney Love Story Most People Don’t Know
Disney won our hearts with the wonderful stories it told of Disney princesses who had to overcome incredible diversity and eventually find their happy endings, often complete with winning the love of a worthy suitor: the famous Disney prince. However, few know the story of the original Disney love story—that of Walt Disney Company founder Walter Elias Disney and his wife, Lillian Disney. Related:
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Jul- 2023 -4 July
How Disney Inspired John Lennon and Paul McCartney, and Disney/The Beatles Cameo that Was Not To Be
We've all been inspired by Disney movies. Whether it was to dream a little more or wish for something we always wanted, Disney films have inspired generations of kids worldwide. It was precisely the way that Walt Disney wanted it. He wanted to create stories inspiring people to grow beyond their small lot in life. After World War II, Disney films found an audience with two young boys living in Liv
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2 July
Greed Nearly Destroyed Disney’s Relationship with Robin Williams
With all due respect to Academy Award winner Will Smith, voice actor Dan Castellaneta, and the dozens who have played a role in the musical, there is only one Genie, Robin Williams. For those who don't remember, he was a sheer force on the screen, unique in every possible way. You didn't direct him so much as wind him up and let him go to work. When Williams was selected to be the Genie's voice in
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Jun- 2023 -27 June
Is Dreamworks Deliberately Antagonizing Disney With These Evil Mermaids? History Says Yes
The new animated Dreamworks movie called Ruby Gillman, Teenage Kraken has been a hot topic lately for two reasons: the abysmal predictions regarding the film's box office performance and its main villain's extremely-noticeable similarity to Ariel from the 1989 animated Disney movie The Little Mermaid. The “Kat” Is Out of the Bag Some misinformed Disney fans might think that Dreamworks
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17 June
5 Most Memorable Disney Movie DadsÂ
Disney movies range from featuring a famous Disney princess to taking the perspective of a clownfish. While each has a different lovable protagonist enchanting Disney audiences, they share a unique plot characteristic. Most of our favorite Disney characters have one parent—if they’re lucky. Family dynamics in Disney films might be descendants of the dark Brothers Grimm stories they originated from
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12 June
We All Want To Walk In Walt’s Footsteps, Now You Can Live in His Home
Every move the Walt Disney Company makes is always met with the same question from fans: How would Walt Disney feel about that? It's become almost a cottage industry trying to predict how Walt would think about everything. Of course, we will never know how Walt would feel about anything Disney does today, but it is a testament to his influence on the company and us that we still value his opinion
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May- 2023 -31 May
The Top 10 Quick Service Restaurants at DisneyÂ
Disney Guests have become the most strategic theme Park goers on the map. With Disney's competitive dining reservation system, all eyes need to be on the My Disney Experience Mobile App to snag a seat at some of the most popular Table Service restaurants like Space 220 or California Grill. Whether a reservation fell through, isn't available, or you prefer to power-walk your way through lunchtime t
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28 May
YIKES: 5 of the Most Awkward Disney Parks Fails
A visit to the Disney Parks is a cherished experience that captivates Disney fans all over the globe. Any Disney Fanatic would agree that stepping foot in a Disney Park is the ultimate dream vacation. Whether it's the awe-inspiring Cinderella Castle, the thrilling Big Thunder Mountain Railroad, or the spooktacular Haunted Mansion, each domestic and international Disney Theme Park, including Walt D
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