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Jul- 2023 -21 July
Walt Disney World Location Officially Shuts Shop
One Walt Disney World staple has officially closed forever. Closures are inevitable and are part of the Disney experience. While all fans are understandably upset when one of their favorites shuts shop for good, there are myriad reasons why a ride, attraction, restaurant, or store has to close its doors. When Splash Mountain closed at Walt Disney World earlier this year and Disneyland Resort more
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21 July
Disney Celebrity Personally Explains Her Arrest
Disney heiress Abigail Disney (the great-niece of Walt Disney, the creator of the Walt Disney Company) was recently arrested during a protest focused on the damage that private airplanes wreak on the climate. Now, the Disney celebrity is sharing her take on the arrest and the protest in an op-ed from The Guardian! Disney (who relinquished a large portion of her inherited fortune on principle, film
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21 July
Music Legend Tony Bennett Has Died
The incomparable music legend singer Tony Bennett has passed away at age 96. More often than not, we at Disney Fanatic have reported on some of the most magical and wondrous happenings at the Disney Parks, however, there are times when we share tragic news, and today we are the bearers of difficult tidings. The world grieves the loss of eminent and timeless musician Tony Bennett, who has passed aw
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20 July
Guest Calls Out “Lack of Integrity” With Theme Park’s Express Line
When you visit a popular theme park, it's not surprising that you may encounter some very long lines. And the more beloved the ride, the longer the line will be. People often think of Walt Disney World Resort when they think about vacationing in Orlando, Florida. However, Orlando is more than just Disney. The area is full of theme parks — including LEGOLAND, SeaWorld Orlando, and the Univers
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20 July
Disney Settles $5 Million Annual Pass Lawsuit
In January 2021, while Disneyland Resort was closed because of the pandemic, Disneyland Annual Passholders were sent an email informing them that Disney was “sunsetting” its popular Annual Passholder Program. The hundreds of thousands of people who had Disneyland Annual Passes were devastated, but Disney promised a new program would be taking its place. Eight months later, the Magic Ke
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20 July
‘Zootopia’ Star Facing Second Tax Fraud Case
From 2011 until 2022, Colombian singer Shakira was in a committed relationship with Spanish soccer star Gerard Piqué. During the course of their relationship, the couple had two children together. The couple split in June 2022 and, not long after, Shakira fell into some serious legal trouble. According to the Spanish Tax Agency, the songstress lived in Spain for three years, but never paid taxes.
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20 July
Are Job Furloughs Coming to Disney?
As nearly everyone remembers, back in March 2020, nearly every business in the country was forced to shut down because of the COVID-19 pandemic. That included Disney, which had to shut down all movie and television productions, as well as all its theme parks. Some Disney Parks were just shut down for several months, but others — like Disneyland Resort — we closed for more than a year.
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20 July
DeSantis’ Board Considering Settlement With Disney
The legal wrangling has been going on for months between the Central Florida Tourism Oversight District and the Walt Disney Company, and the court battles have just started, but it appears that one of them is looking for a back door. Related: Chief Justice John Roberts Just Sent a Message to DeSantis, Bring Disney Feud to Supreme Court and You'll Lose The Central Florida Tourism Oversight District
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20 July
Danny Elfman Sued For Failing to Pay Sexual Harassment Settlement
Each and every movie and television show made has its own music and scores that make it truly unique and memorable. There are hundreds of composers out there who work on these films, and they all have their own particular talents that make them different. Some composers stick out for their distinct sounds and style, and that's what they become known for. One of those composers is Danny Elfman. Thr
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20 July
Netflix Can End the Hollywood Strike and Put the Final Nail In Disney’s Coffin All at Once
It's no secret that the Walt Disney Company is struggling right now. No matter how rosy Disney CEO Bob Iger wants to paint the picture, Disney is taking on water from all sides. Disney's movies are hemorrhaging money. Its latest release, Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny (2023) will likely lose hundreds of millions of dollars. Disney's television division has been losing consumers and money fo
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