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Jan- 2024 -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: 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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3 January
One Unexpected Country Has Its Own Disney Castle
Walt Disney is undoubtedly an American hero, but are you aware of the incredible connection he had to Ireland? Let's dive into it! Walt Disney was a creative genius, innovator, and one of the most respected entrepreneurs in American history. But there's a little-known aspect to his familial history that would interest our beloved Disney Fanatics, and that is his connection to Ireland. Disney's Iri
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3 January
Disney Loses Mickey Mouse: Beloved Character to Now Star in Two Horror Films
January 1 saw Disney losing the copyright to the original “Steamboat Willie” Mickey Mouse—and now the character is onto new, decidedly “un-Disney” adventures. The fact that Disney lost the original Steamboat Willie copyright after 95 years of Mickey Mouse this year is all fans can talk about at the moment. The event is extraordinary. The Mickey Mouse cartoon is the foundation of, and the driving f
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3 January
Universal Wins 2023 (Unfortunately for Disney)
Disney has officially been dethroned as the global box office leader, an achievement it has earned every year since 2015. Universal has officially beaten out the Mouse House. One of the things that the Walt Disney Company has been known for over the last few decades is being a trendsetter and innovator when it comes to entertainment. While it's certainly dominated the population's hearts and minds
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