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Feb- 2023 -2 February
Have You Ever Wondered If an Animal Escape Would Close Disney’s Animal Kingdom? Here’s the Truth
With the hubbub of news concerning Disney's Animal Kingdom's alleged imminent closure, another question has come to the surface. There have been many rumors going around about a potential closure at the Disney Parks, particularly Disney's Animal Kingdom. We at Disney Fanatic took it upon ourselves to be one of the first to debunk the rumors, the same way we did last year when the stories about Dis
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2 February
Is a Hercules Show Finally Coming to Disney Parks?!
Is he finally on his way? Because we know he can go the distance. I'm of course talking about Hercules! The animated tale was released by Disney in 1997 and has remained popular, even possibly gaining in popularity in recent years. Hercules tells the story of the Greek god who was kidnapped by Hades and raised on earth as a mortal. However, Hercules never quite fits in and discovers that he is the
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2 February
Disney Still Listed Among Top 10 “World’s Most Admired Companies”
It may not be the biggest stretch to say that The Walt Disney Company’s 2022 was one of the most disappointing years in its 100-year history. Scores of fans were claiming “The Magic is Gone.” Theme Park Tickets and Annual Passes continued to rise despite the depreciating Guest experience. Highly-anticipated movies from Pixar and Walt Disney Animation bombed at the Box Office. A culture
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2 February
“Jesus Christ is the Only Way”: Disney Star Shares Newfound Faith
Disney channel stars are routinely in the news for various reasons—some less savory than others—but this story is one of newfound faith. In the past, we've shared numerous stories on the goings-on of Disney Channel and former Disney Channel stars. Some are now speaking out about the challenge of their careers, and yet others find themselves in unfortunate circumstances in their lives. This latest
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2 February
Another Disney Ride Closes and Fans Demand a Retheme
Another day and another Disney Park attraction is shutting down for some much-needed care, and would-be Guests are going to have to wait to take another magic carpet ride. January and February are known by many Disney Fanatics as the time of year when rides tend to shut down for some much-needed refurbishment, and usually at a time after scores of Guests have complained about how they have fallen
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2 February
Forget Splash Mountain Water, Now You Can Own an Iconic Piece of Disney’s Haunted Mansion!
On January 23, 2023, Walt Disney World's iconic attraction Splash Mountain became a piece of Disney history. The attraction — which had been a Magic Kingdom staple for around 30 years — closed and is being rethemed into Tiana’s Bayou Adventure. On the last day Splash Mountain was open, the line rarely got below three hours as Guests wanted to venture into the Laughin’ Place one more ti
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2 February
Disney Guest Gets Into Fight Over Cast Member’s Treatment of His Diabetic Wife
In shocking and frankly uncharacteristic news of Disney Cast Members, a Guest shared they felt a CM practically insulted their diabetic wife. The moniker of “The Most Magical Place on Earth” is one that Walt Disney World Resort has earned in spades. From the various rides and attractions on offer—think Space Mountain or Cinderella Castle at Magic Kingdom Park—to the excellent dining op
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2 February
Disney Cancels Exclusive Event Experience After Guests Wait for More Than an Hour
Disney Guests were recently incredibly upset with a Disney Park for canceling a special ticketed event after they had waited for hours. One of the best parts of a Disney vacation (if your budget allows for it) is going to some of the wonderful “After Dark” or “After Hours” events that Disney has available for fans to enjoy and partake in. At the Disneyland Resort in Souther
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2 February
New Disney Investor Targeting Board Member In Messy Proxy Battle
Less than two months after Bob Chapek was fired from his position as CEO of The Walt Disney Company, Susan Arnold announced that she was stepping down as the Chairperson of Disney’s Board of Directors. Arnold was Disney’s first female Chairperson of the Board and, during her tenure, always publicly supported Chapek, and even encouraged the Board to extend his contract. When Ms. Arnold’s departure
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2 February
Late Night Evacuation Reported at Disney Resort Hotel
In the early morning hours of February 2, Walt Disney World Guests reported being suddenly awakened by blaring fire alarms and being evacuated from their Resort Hotel. The Walt Disney World Resort can truly be the Most Magical Place On Earth, and its level of safety and security is a crucial reason it can achieve that potential. But sometimes, the safety measures are not at all magical. In this la
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