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Feb- 2024 -19 February
“True Gem”: Well-Known Beloved Disney Cast Member Tragically Passes Away
Bernardo Ochoa, an incredibly popular and beloved Disneyland Resort cast member, has passed away. It's a day of sad news with Disney Fanatic. While more often than not, we share the magical happenings at the Disney Parks—be that from the Central Florida Disney Resort, Walt Disney World Resort, or Southern California's Disneyland. Today, however, we bring news that one of the most beloved cast memb
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19 February
Did Your Balloon Fly Away At Disney World? The Florida Legislature Would Like a Word With You
Few souvenirs at Walt Disney World are more impractical than a balloon. Sure, when they come out just before the parades or nighttime spectaculars, they look amazing and truly capture the magic of a Disney World vacation, but then what? When the night is over, you head back to the hotel with the balloon, and you have to somehow find something to do with it. Unlike other souvenirs, you cannot pack
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19 February
Staying Inclusive, “Woke” Culture Has Claimed Many Lives at Walt Disney World
The last few years have seen a surge of change that has been challenging and dividing in the United States. Many of these changes surround controversial topics such as gender identity, sexual orientation, and sexual education. Weirdly enough, the Walt Disney Company has somehow found a way to center itself right in the middle of a culture shift that has erupted on several occasions into loud cries
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19 February
Part of Walt Disney World Is Now 4,200 Miles Away From Orlando
When someone thinks of Walt Disney World Resort, they will likely think about the giant Cinderella Castle, the heat of Florida, and the many classic attractions spread across the four theme parks. What people may not think of is the part of Disney World that is 4,200 miles away from Orlando. Disney World's 50-year-long history is filled with highlights. From the opening of all the theme parks (Mag
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19 February
Live-Action Stitch Revealed Ahead of Upcoming ‘Lilo & Stitch’ Remake (And He’s Actually Cute)
Stitch fans, unite: we officially have our first look at everyone’s favorite alien in the upcoming live-action remake of Lilo & Stitch (2002). Like the original animation, the film is set to follow a recently orphaned young girl from Hawaii who finds herself the unwitting owner of Experiment 626 – a genetically-engineered, destructive alien whom she decides to name Stitch. First set photo of Stitc
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18 February
Fans Think Disney Dropped a BIG HINT About ‘Reputation: Taylor’s Version’
Always on the lookout for easter eggs, eagle-eyed fans think they may have spotted another hint from Disney about the album. Taylor Swfit's fans are some of the most devoted in the world when it comes to decoding hints and easter eggs that the pop star leaves for them in her music, appearances, and videos. Her close-knit relationship with her fans built on this very activity has been instrumental
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18 February
Some Believe ‘Wall-E’ is a Re-Telling from the Bible, and the Beloved Robot is Satan
In one of the most surprising fan theories yet, someone posited that Wall-E, the beloved robot, represents Satan. Disney movies are universally beloved for telling stories that withstand the test of time. From the classics like Cinderella and Sleeping Beauty to the more contemporary releases like Encanto and Moana (with its exciting sequel coming out this fall), Disney tells stories from around th
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18 February
After Mickey and Minnie’s Break Up Rumor, Donald Moves in On Minnie
In a cute video making the rounds online, some cast members had a fun time at the Disney Parks fooling around in costume. One of the best things about the Disney Parks is cast member interactions, be that at the Walt Disney World Resort or the Disneyland Resort. And we don't just mean engaging with cast members as guests. We mean even watching cast members interact with each other. In a recent int
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18 February
“I’m Really Afraid That Universal Is Starting to Edge Them Out,” Former Imagineers Believe Disney World Is in Trouble
Way back in 2019, long before anyone knew what COVID-19 was, Universal Studios Orlando announced that it would be bringing a third gate to its theme park. Many Disney fans hoped that the announcement of Epic Universe would prompt something new coming to Walt Disney World. Related: ENOUGH! Disney Fans Want Fewer Announcements About Park Expansion and More Action But outside of some updated attracti
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18 February
From the Irony Department: Ex-Congressman George Santos Sues Jimmy Kimmel and Disney for…Fraud
In the history of America, there have only been six members of Congress who have been expelled from the House of Representatives. Three of them were removed for supporting the South during the Civil War, and two more were expelled for being convicted of crimes. And that leaves the sixth: former New York Representative George Santos. Santos was expelled from the House last year after the House Ethi
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