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Jan- 2024 -4 January
Disney Legend (and ‘Mary Poppins’ Star) Passes Away
The original Mary Poppins (1964) movie is an iconic film that influenced a generation of early Disney fans. The musical movie followed a magical nanny, played by Julie Andrews and the Banks family. Throughout the movie, she brings the family of four together, along with the help of Bert, played by Dick Van Dyke. Related:Â Paying Tribute to the Saddest Celebrity Deaths in 2023 Its iconic moments inc
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4 January
‘He Went Through Hell Over This,’ Son Reacts After Mother’s Remains Found Outside Disney World
On New Year's Eve, the Lemire Family got news they hadn't expected. The volunteer dive group, Sunshine State Sonar, found Sandra Lemire's red minivan in a retention pond near the Walt Disney World Resort entrance on World Drive. Sandra Lemire's remains were inside the van, wrapping up an 11-plus-year mystery. #FPVideo: 12 years after Sandra Lemire and her car vanished, divers believe they have fou
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4 January
Sexual Assault Lawsuit: Disney Sued for Alleged Cover Up
A complaint filed in Los Angeles Superior Court by a plaintiff only identified as Jane Doe states that Disney concealed a former executive's sexual misconduct. It seems the Mouse House just can't catch a break. The Walt Disney Company is embroiled in yet another lawsuit relating to sexual assault. Just recently, we reported on further developments in the lawsuit leveled at Disney by British actres
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4 January
The Figment Popcorn Bucket is Back!
One of the most famous Disney popcorn buckets is the Figment popcorn bucket, which led to waiting times of 7 hours. Could it happen again? Maybe… Festival of Arts Popcorn Bucket The 2024 Festival of the Arts is prepping to debut at EPCOT. Along with that comes a new collectible Disney popcorn bucket. Related:Â Ron DeSantis Tied to New Disney Popcorn Bucket As reported on X (formerly Twitter),
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4 January
Disney Abruptly Ends Popular Experience, Officially Shut Down
Even those who aren't passionate fans of Star Wars can't help but marvel at the impressive nature of Star Wars: Galaxy's Edge at Disneyland Park and across the country at Disney's Hollywood Studios. Star Wars: Galaxy's Edge, which opened in 2019, is home to two major attractions in Star Wars: Rise of the Resistance and Millennium Falcon: Smuggler's Run. The two attractions draw impressive crowds e
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4 January
Disney World Skyliner to Close Soon: Here’s What to Know
One of the reasons why fans love staying on property at Walt Disney World Resort is because of the incredible transportation opportunities available for guests, such as the Monorail, bus, and boat transportation, and, of course, the ever-so-popular Disney Skyliner. The Disney Skyliner is an incredible transportation system that enhances the magical experience of visiting the Walt Disney World Reso
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4 January
Fellow Guest Shares More Insight Into Disney Park Streaker
A few months ago, we at Disney Fanatic reported on a streaker who ran around “it's a small world” in Disneyland in the nude. At the time, not much was known about the circumstances surrounding the man's mental state and history, but now, a little more light has been shed on the situation by a guest who was present at the time. Related: Police Swarm as Guest Strips Naked on Iconic Disne
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4 January
Live-Action ‘Bambi’ Movie Takes New Controversial Approach, Mocks Disney
As we have seen popular Disney characters begin to enter the public domain over the past few years, creators, and specifically production companies, have began to take the classic, lovable characters that we have associated with childhood and innocence our entire life, flipping those memories around, creating alternate, gruesome, horror versions of those same characters. In 2022, for example, Winn
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4 January
What is the Deal with Disneyland Oklahoma?
A viral screenshot has many questioning the legitimacy of a vanished mystery Disney Park in the state of Oklahoma. But what is the truth behind this picture? There have been many rumors that have made their way across the Disney fandom over the years. Most famously, there was the rumor of Cinderella Castle being removed, Disney's Animal Kingdom theme park being permanently shut down, and a whole h
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3 January
‘Bluey’ Backlash – Leaked Episode Sparks Debate
Bluey has a very loyal and dedicated fan base. In fact, it is one of the most popular shows on Disney+. The series follows Bluey, her sister Bingo, and their parents as they live everyday life as a family of blue heelers. But some Bluey leaks may have recently come out. Bluey on Disney+ The animated show debuted in 2018 and has become a global success in part due to its relationship with The Walt
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