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Jan- 2024 -7 January
Fatal Hit-And-Run Leaves One Dead, Three Injured Outside Disney Park
After leaving Disneyland Park in Anaheim, five people were involved in two separate hit-and-run accidents with the same car, Anaheim police said. Of the five people who were hit, one woman died, and the other four, including one child, sustained various injuries. Related: Family Confirms Body Found in Pond Outside Disney World is Woman Missing Since 2012 The first incident took place along Harbor
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7 January
Disney’s ‘TRON’ Actress Passes Away
Cindy Morgan, the actress who is most famous for her roles in Disney's original “TRON” and “Caddyshack” has passed away. While we love to report on the wonderful happenings at the Disney Parks, sometimes we have news of a more serious nature; today is one such day. It's a day to celebrate the life and mourn the passing of a well-known and beloved actress with Disney Fanatic
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6 January
Central Florida Wonders If Disney World Is Actually Worth $40 Billion
Amid its feud with Florida Gov Ron DeSantis, the Walt Disney Company commissioned Oxford Economics to conduct a study on Walt Disney World's impact on Central Florida. The results showed that Disney World adds $40 billion to the local economy through guest spending, Disney World's spending, and direct and indirect jobs. But now, some in Central Florida are starting to question that number and tryi
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6 January
‘Speed Racer’, ‘Indiana Jones’ Actor And His Two Young Daughters Killed In Plane Crash
Actor Christian Oliver and his two young daughters were killed in a plane crash near a small, private island in the Caribbean, according to police in St. Vincent and the Grenadines. The crash occurred just west of Petit Nevis island near Bequia as the plane headed for nearby St. Lucia, police said in a statement. Besides Oliver, 51, his two young daughters, Madita Klepser, 10, and Annik Klepser, 1
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6 January
Minnie’s “Going Through It”: Beloved Mouse Spotted Smoking
A recent video of a cast member who was caught smoking in his Minnie Mouse costume has sparked a debate online among fans. Going to the Walt Disney World Resort or the Disneyland Resort is known to be one of the best ways to enjoy that quintessential Disney experience. Whether it's because you have the chance to meet your favorite face characters like Donald Duck, Mickey Mouse, or Minnie Mouse, or
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6 January
Unimpressed with Disney: Company Fires Jonathan Majors, Then Offers Disgraced Star “Emotional Exclusive”
Fans were completely bemused with Disney after they first fired actor Jonathan Majors, and then offered him a special interview. The saga of Disney and actor Jonathan Majors has become one that has dragged on for months. The latter was embroiled in a case of domestic abuse and, finally, was found guilty of two misdemeanor counts of harassment and assault. As soon as Majors was found guilty, Disney
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6 January
Disney Star Slammed for Circulating Fake Photos of Trump on “Epstein Island”
Warning: Disney Fanatic is a family-friendly site. However, this topic is extremely sensitive and should be read with caution. Marvel star Mark Ruffalo recently came under fire from some for unintentionally circulating AI-generated photos of Donald Trump with young women on Jeffrey Epstein's island. It's unfortunate that the Jeffrey Epstein case is back in the news. As some might already know, due
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6 January
Disney Finds Itself Stuck In Feud Between Two of Its Biggest Stars
In 1901, author Frank Norris published his novel The Octopus. The book was based on his experience as a journalist covering the sprawling railroad in California. He realized that, like an octopus, the railroad touched on nearly every aspect of life. However, there were dangers in that. The tentacles would occasionally intertwine, causing more significant problems for the industry. The Walt Disney
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6 January
Disney IN, DeSantis OUT: Reedy Creek District Might Make a Comeback Soon!
It appears Disney is slowly making its way back on top in the Sunshine State with a recent ruling in favor of disbanding the CFTOD and bringing back the original Reedy Creek Improvement District. The battle between the Walt Disney Company and Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis has died down, but in the quiet, it appears Disney might be coming out on top. According to the latest reports, a bill that moves t
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6 January
Unexpected 5 HOUR Wait at Disney Shocks Fans: “Nope”
Fans were shocked at a five-hour wait time for a Disneyland ride that they thought was worth only “5 minutes or less.” One of the best parts of a Disney vacation is enjoying the various rides and attractions on offer no matter which Disney Park you visit—the Walt Disney World Resort or the Disneyland Resort. But when at a Disney resort, certain rides are universally agreed upon to be some of the b
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