Fact Check
Is the Disney news you’ve heard rumor or fact? Disney Fanatic fact checks it for you!
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Jul- 2025 -6 July
Donald Trump Revives Splash Mountain? The Truth Behind the Reports
The internet was abuzz recently with a viral report claiming that President Donald Trump had issued an order to bring back the original Splash Mountain at Magic Kingdom Park and Disneyland Park. According to the report, this would reverse the reimagining of the Song of the South (1946) ride into Tiana’s Bayou Adventure, which is based on The Princess and the Frog (2009). However, the truth behind
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Jun- 2025 -29 June
Disney Responds to Rumors of MAGA Hat Ban at Theme Parks
Disney Parks have long been known for offering an immersive experience where storytelling and imagination come to life. For visitors, the parks serve as a vibrant escape, filled with wonder, excitement, and shared family moments. Yet, with such a vast and diverse audience, it’s inevitable that certain policies can stir debate or create confusion. Recently, a rumor about Disney’s dress code caught
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Jan- 2025 -24 January
Was Walt Disney’s Body Frozen? Here’s the Truth
For years now, a strange urban legend that Walt Disney was cryonically frozen has been circulating, but is it true? This rumor resurfaces every few years, and we at Disney Fanatic are here to parse out how it started and what the reality is. Was Walt Disney Secretly Cryonically Preserved After His Death? Walt Disney died on December 15, 1966; he had reportedly been a heavy smoker since World War I
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Oct- 2024 -13 October
The Rise of Conspiracy Theories Around Disney and Its Parks
Following Hurricane Milton’s landfall in Central Florida, social media erupted with claims that Walt Disney World was flooded entirely, alleging that characters were engaged in heroics to rescue children at the Magic Kingdom. Guests who visited the park during the hurricane quickly debunked these claims, sharing photographic evidence that showed no significant damage to Disney World. Neverth
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11 October
Tragedy Strikes: Tourist Dead and 23 in Peril After ‘Gold Mine’ Attraction Incident
An elevator malfunction at the Mollie Kathleen Gold Mine in Cripple Creek, Colorado, has left one person dead and four others injured. This incident occurred during a guided tour on a Thursday afternoon, leading to a complex emergency response involving multiple agencies. The Mollie Kathleen Gold Mine, a significant attraction in Southern Colorado, offers a unique experience by allowing visitors t
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Aug- 2024 -26 August
The Most Absurd Disney World Rumors: Fact-Checking Myths and Misconceptions
There have been a lot of bizarre rumors that have made their presence felt and known online over the years. We at Disney Fanatic have often taken it upon ourselves to fact-check many of these rumors, putting many Disney Fanatics’ minds at rest. Some of these rumors have been weirder than others, and some of them had us scratching our heads, wondering if there was any real possibility they we
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Apr- 2024 -8 April
Is Disney World Going to Start Drug Testing Guests? Here’s the Truth
A recent article and viral video have people believing that Disney is soon going to require drug tests to enter the parks—here’s the truth. Another day, another fact-check for Disney Fanatic. Over the years, we have debunked many rumors that have circulated online about The Walt Disney Company and the Disney Parks. From the possibility of Disney World removing Cinderella Castle to the rumor
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2 April
Report Claims Disney Just Made a Massive Land Purchase For New Park, But It’s Not in Florida
Back when Florida Governor Ron DeSantis and the Walt Disney Company were fighting, reports started circulating that Disney was considering moving Walt Disney World to another state. Former South Carolina Governor Nikki Haley even offered Disney World her home state for its next park. Texas judges and North Carolina lawmakers even tried to lure Disney away from Central Florida. Related: With Their
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1 April
April 1 Introduces Disney’s New Chief Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Officer?
Elon Musk is taking shots at the Walt Disney Company and Disney CEO Bob Iger once again with a tweet that sent many into a tizzy. In recent times, Disney has found itself in an unexpected feud with none other than the highly influential billionaire, owner of SpaceX, and Tesla CEO Elon Musk. The clash between Musk and Disney has been fueled by Musk’s vocal criticisms of Disney’s latest
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Mar- 2024 -28 March
Disney Accused of Sending Children to Jeffrey Epstein’s Island
Note: While Disney Fanatic is a family-friendly site, this article deals with topics that might be inappropriate for, and upset, certain readers. Please read with discretion. In a truly shocking turn of events, it appears there are some who believe that the Walt Disney Company is not only going down a dangerous path with its so-called “woke agenda,” but the company is also encouraging pedophilia
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