Fact Check

Is the Disney news you’ve heard rumor or fact? Disney Fanatic fact checks it for you!

  • Jan- 2025 -
    24 January
    Walt Disney (R) and Fantasia Mickey (L)

    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
    New Disney Parks Social Media Job

    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
    A sign for "The World Famous Mollie Kathleen Gold Mine Tour" promoting a descent 1,000 feet underground. Next to it, a parked ambulance with flashing lights is visible at night.

    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
    guest hugging mickey mouse, magic kingdom

    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
    Shocked guest at Magic Kingdom

    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
    Disney World moving?

    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
    Mick

    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
    Jeffrey Epstein island disneY

    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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  • 25 March
    River Country

    Rumor: Disney Reopening River Country in 2026

    Long before Blizzard Beach or Typhoon Lagoon, there was Disney’s River Country. It was the first water park ever built at the Walt Disney World Resort. For those Disney guests of a certain age, remember heading down to the old watering hole and spending the day cooling off at River Country. 💦On June 20, 1976, Disney's River Country water park opened at Walt Disney World pic.twitter.com/l

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  • Feb- 2024 -
    27 February
    disney world ticket price increase

    Rumors Claim Disney World TRIPLES Ticket Prices in 2025, But What is the Truth?

    Recently, a video online circulated asserting that Disney World had tripled its prices for 2025, but is this true? Or is it another round of satire gone viral? Any Disney fan would agree that going to a Disney Park has gotten increasingly expensive over the last few years. Whether it’s going to a theme park at the Central Florida Disney Resort, or its enjoying sunny Southern California, myri

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