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Feb- 2024 -6 February
Doctors Praise ‘Bluey’: “Good god, it’s perfect”
Disney's Bluey is winning the hearts of parents and kids around the world, but now even licensed doctors are endorsing the show. Bluey—an Australian TV show that premiered on ABC Kids—follows the anthropomorphic Blue Heeler puppy, Bluey, as she navigates life as a six (later seven) year-old. The series was created by Joe Brumm and has won two Logie Awards for Most Outstanding Children's Program, a
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6 February
‘Pirates of the Caribbean’ Actor Currently Under Police Investigation
Australian actor Jacob Elordi is currently being investigated by the police for an alleged assault case. While we love to report on Disney news that is magical and wholesome, occasionally, we at Disney Fanatic have news to share that is a little less savory. Today is one of those days. Per the latest reports, Australian actor Jacob Elordi, who shot to fame after his role in Netflix's The Kissing B
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6 February
Former Walt Disney Company CFO Speaks Out: “The Disney I Know and Love Has Lost Its Way”
The Walt Disney Company has had some recent turnover in the past few years. In addition to its CEOs swapping, its former CFO Christine McCarthy stepped down, as well as the Chief Information Officer, and the company's chief diversity officer and senior vice president Latondra Newton. But before all that was Jay Rasulo. Related: No One Is Coming To Save The Walt Disney Company But before the shake-
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6 February
Father Slams Disney World for “Lack of Empathy,” Claims Daughters “Need Therapy” After Trip
After a Disney World ride malfunctioned, one father was particularly upset with the park for its lack of empathy towards his daughters, who got stuck on the ride. Disney World is more popularly known by its moniker “The Most Magical Place on Earth,” and it’s a title that is well-earned by the Mouse House and Disney Park. With rides like Big Thunder Mountain Railroad and Expedition Everest, it’s no
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6 February
Moving to Disney World Is the Best Thing We’ve Ever Done
It was the first week in our new house, and we were feeling the same feelings anyone has when they move away from family and friends: stress from the move, self-doubt about whether we made the right decision for our family, and fatigue from the physical labor. We had tucked the kids into bed, and my wife and I were ready to immediately pass out for some much-needed rest when we heard an unexpected
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6 February
Disney World Allowing Guests to Pay for Less Crowds
Disney World offers a magical experience for guests during its regular operating hours, but for those looking to take their visit to the next level, the park also offers special events that provide an even more enchanting and exclusive experience. Mickey's Very Merry Christmas Party, After-Hour Events, Mickey's Not-So-Scary Halloween Party, and many more are types of events guests can attend. Walt
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6 February
Guests Irritated After Disney Attraction Removes Gun Violence
Over the last few years, The Walt Disney Company has pledged to remove many aspects of the Disney Parks that are deemed “problematic.” This has meant removing rides and attractions based on harmful source material and fixing some out-of-date stereotypes that used to be found throughout the parks. Disney has also been mindful to remove anything that glamorizes gun violence. Related: Dis
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5 February
Rumors Abound That Disney Bought the Rights to the Bible. Here’s the Truth
An old rumor that Disney bought the rights to the Bible has re-emerged online, so where did this start, and what is actually going on? Here's Disney Fanatic's fact-check and deep dive! There have been a variety of rumors about the Walt Disney Company over the years, but this old one that's made a reappearance certainly takes the cake. Recently, an old rumor that Disney bought the rights to one of
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5 February
Life-Threatening Rain Causes Disneyland to Shut down for the Second Straight Day
Residents in Southern California are used to earthquakes and extreme heat, but this week, they are seeing the effects of the Pineapple Express. The rain started falling Sunday Morning and has not stopped, dumping nearly 10 inches of rain in 36 hours in Los Angeles and Orange County. California Governor Gavin Newsom has declared a state of emergency for all of Southern California as the massive rai
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5 February
‘Star Wars’ and ‘Toy Story’ Fans Mourn the Death of Iconic Actor
“An exceptional human being who lived an extraordinary life . . . “ Star Wars and Toy Story fans, as well as Hollywood today, are mourning the loss of a beloved actor whose career spanned almost 50 years and whose roles became icons in the film industry. Actor Carl Weathers, the actor who starred as Apollo Creed in the first four films of the Rocky franchise, died on Thursday morning i
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