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Dec- 2022 -26 December
Good Morning America Hosts Ride TRON Coaster
The hosts of ABC’s morning show, Good Morning America, gave their audience a special Christmas treat: a look at TRON: Lightcycle Power Run at Walt Disney World Resort. Dawning special sweaters celebrating the 40th Anniversary of the TRON franchise, three of GMA's team boarded their lightcycles for their exclusive run through the Grid. Fans are given a glimpse of the queue and boarding area, as wel
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26 December
Beloved Disney Attraction Reopens After Incessant Delays
After months of delays and a constant back and forth, an iconic Walt Disney World Resort attraction has finally reopened. The Central Florida Walt Disney World Resort and the Southern California Disneyland Resort are two of the best places to enjoy the Disney magic. Whether it’s Magic Kingdom Park, EPCOT, Disney’s Animal Kingdom, Disney’s Hollywood Studios in Walt Disney World or Disneyland Park,
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26 December
New Report Says Iger’s Top Priority Will Be a “Solid Succession Plan”
Over the last month since Iger’s takeover of the mantle of CEO at the Walt Disney Company, more evidence has been coming to light about the realities behind the change. The latest report says that on his return, Iger's top priority will be a solid succession plan to ensure what happened with Chapek doesn't happen a second time. Even though prior to his official appointment as Disney's CEO, Chapek
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26 December
Disney Is “Worst of the Woke” for Second Year in a Row
For the second year in a row, the Walt Disney Company (along with a few others) has made the “Worst of the Woke” list. The Walt Disney Company has had an eventful year, to say the least. Walt Disney World Resort saw multiple clashes with Florida governor Ron DeSantis starting with the Parental Rights in Education (also referred to as the “Don't Say Gay” bill) controversy, t
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24 December
Cinderella Castle Back in the News
The beloved and iconic attraction Cinderella Castle is back in the news yet again for another fact-checking report. Cinderella Castle has been in the news a lot over the last year. Many will remember the occurrence in late August of this year when the satire site Mouse Trap News reported that the attraction would be shut down. At the time, we at Disney Fanatic dug into the rumors and shared the tr
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24 December
Disney Celebrating 100 Years of Wonder In a Unique Way
The Walt Disney Company is celebrating its 100th anniversary next year and has a unique celebration planned for this New Year's Day. The Mouse House is celebrating its 100th year next year, and it's pulling out all the stops. From new shows and spectaculars to all-new decor and decorations across the Parks to new outfits for Mickey and Minnie for this celebration in particular. Related: Disney Jus
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24 December
Disney Brings Christmas Magic To Young Deserving Fan
Disney surprised a young and incredibly deserving teenager from Indiana with the perfect Christmas present this year—a cruise trip abroad. The Disney experience is characterized by how magical it is. Especially during the most magical time of the year, there's nothing like being able to experience the holidays at either the “Most Magical Place on Earth” or the “Happiest Place on
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24 December
Where To Catch Disney’s Magical Christmas Day Parade
Celebrate Christmas the Disney way this year by tuning into their magical Christmas Day parade at the Magic Kingdom in Walt Disney World. The Disney Parks and Disney Resorts are family-friendly spots for a Disney vacation. Whether a domestic Theme Park like Magic Kingdom, Disney’s Animal Kingdom at Walt Disney World Resort, Disney California Adventure, Disneyland Park at Disneyland Resort, or inte
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23 December
Anxiety, $19 Billion Debt and an Eye for Talent: The Legacy of Bob Iger
A recent analysis shows that current Disney CEO Bob Iger is far more responsible for the mess in which Disney finds itself than people hold him accountable. It's been a little over a month since Bob Iger returned to helm the Walt Disney Company and recovered the mantle of chief executive officer of the Walt Disney Company from his chosen successor—the now ousted former CEO Bob Chapek. During this
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23 December
Disney Fighting with TV Groups to Prioritize Streaming Windows
Once upon a time, a new movie’s distribution course was steady and clear. The movie theaters got exclusive rights for several months to a year, and then fans would be able to see it on TV and on VHS, DVD, then Blu-Ray. But ever since 2019, that has all begun to change rapidly, and what was first able to be concealed behind blanket Covid-19-related concerns has now clearly become a matter of studio
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