Movies & Entertainment
Disney Fanatic shares the latest Disney movies, entertainment, and beyond.
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May- 2023 -28 May
Guests Complain After Meeting the New Ariel
Once the controversial live-action reimagining of the 1989 movie The Little Mermaid arrived in theaters on May 26 (this past Friday), Walt Disney World Resort wasted no time in ushering in a new era when it came to the Disney Parks' representation of Ariel the Disney princess. Now, the ‘new Ariel' has already met her first few rounds of Disney Park Guests — and unfortunately, the feedb
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27 May
Most Underrated Disney Movies
In its 100 years of existence, Disney has produced hundreds of movies, and so many of them have become a core part of our childhood. Films like Cinderella, Bambi, The Lion King, Aladdin, The Little Mermaid, Encanto, Frozen, and so many more. Disney is definitely at the top of the list when it comes to memorable movies. As with every film studio, not all Disney movies are a hit, and not all of them
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27 May
Bookworms Slam Disney for Abandoning Long-Awaited Movie Adaptation
TikToker @readsbyalex, who recommends books and specializes in the fantasy and romance genres, recently threw some shade at Disney for failing to produce a very, very long-awaited Disney movie — and the author of the books that were meant to become films, Ally Carter, has just thrown her own hat into the ring! Running Late By 18 Years? “I have a bone to pick with Disney,” Alex sa
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27 May
Disney’s Most Underrated Villains
There are so many characters to love in Disney's live-action and animated movies. The princesses are iconic, the sidekicks are funny and adorable, and the villains are fantastic. And, I'll admit it, I think the best characters are the villains. Sure, Tiana is great, but how iconic is Scar singing “Be Prepared” in The Lion King? Or Dr. Facilier singing about his friends on the other sid
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27 May
Halle Bailey Defends Ariel’s Locs in the New ‘Little Mermaid’
Even though the new live-action Little Mermaid movie has officially come to theaters, some people are still complaining about the casting of singer Halle Bailey in the role of Ariel. The Haters Continue to Hate One complaint coming from Disney fans involves Halle's locs, which do differ from the bright red hair of the original 1989 Disney princess in the first animated Little Mermaid movie —
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27 May
Ryan Gosling Encourages John Stamos to Accept His Disney Obsession
Nowadays, A-list actor John Stamos is known for his love of Disney and his affiliation with Disney via the classic ABC sitcom Full House. However, Stamos has just revealed that he only began truly embracing his Disney side after a startling conversation with a much younger Disney celebrity: Ryan Gosling! Ryan Gosling's Disney History Mickey Mouse Club star Ryan Gosling (who got his start on the s
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27 May
“Wait, Is That Ariel?” Director of ‘The Little Mermaid’ Describes When He First Met Halle Bailey
One “little” casting decision sent shockwaves through Disney fandom, even bursting the Disney bubble. Disney fans and beyond have witnessed the peaks and valleys of a tenacious Little Mermaid's journey for almost a year, but do we know how she landed the iconic role? In the 25 years since Brandy was cast in the acclaimed Cinderella, a Disney princess hasn't been crowned with so much co
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26 May
The Surprising Connection Between Ariel and “Classic” Disney Princesses
With the new live-action Little Mermaid coming to theaters today, Ariel and marine life like Scuttlebutt and Sebastian have been on a lot of Disney Fanatics' minds — including a Disney fan with some fun Ariel trivia! According to “Trivia Dude” Scott Neumyer, the famous pink Ariel dress that Ariel wears during a humorous dinner with Prince Eric is actually a dress composed of seve
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26 May
The Original Ursula Reveals the Truth About Her Character
As the new Little Mermaid makes its rounds in theaters, more and more attention is being paid to the original 1989 animated film that inspired the new Halle Bailey movie — and in the process, a staggering truth about Ursula the villainous sea witch has been revealed! The Disney villain Ursula is a very popular Disney character (inspired by the original Hans Christian Andersen fairy tale, of
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26 May
Disney Celebrates Ariel Replacement With Mermaid-Themed Bonuses For Guests
Now that the Little Mermaid live-action film has officially made its debut in theaters and Disney Parks have already started featuring Halle Bailey lookalikes in their Character Meet and Greets (instead of the traditional version of the Disney princess), Disney eateries have immediately begun offering some special mermaid bonuses! According to the Disney Parks Blog, limited-time exclusive mermaid-
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