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Dec- 2022 -2 December
RUMOR: Disney Is Abandoning ‘Pirates of the Caribbean’ Franchise Entirely
When it comes to Disney fans' strong opinions, there a few topics that have been high on the list recently. The classic Disney ride called Splash Mountain is most certainly one of them — but another is the future of the Pirates of the Caribbean franchise and the absence of Captain Jack Sparrow (the roguishly charming pirate played by controversial actor Johnny Depp). Disney Fanatic has kept
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2 December
Disney Resort Shares Glimpse of Controversial ‘Little Mermaid’ Update
Walt Disney World Resort fans have been playing it fast and loose with the complaints lately — especially since, until very recently, Bob Chapek was the CEO of the Walt Disney Company instead of CEO Bob Iger — and one particularly evident point of contention among Disney's Caribbean Beach Resort Guests was the Pirates of the Caribbean hotel rooms in the Disney Resort. These hotel rooms
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2 December
Surprising Creatures You May Encounter on Disney World Property
If you were asked about where to find wild animals onsite at Walt Disney World Resort, you’d probably be poised to spout off the more obvious designations. Both Disney’s Animal Kingdom Park and Disney’s Animal Kingdom Lodge come to mind first and foremost. And for those who are more marine-focused, The Seas with Nemo and Friends Pavilion at EPCOT is host to many unique and exotic aquatic creatures
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2 December
Splash Mountain Closing Date Announced
After almost years of anticipation and speculation, Disney Parks has finally announced when Guests and Fans will have to say goodbye to the Briar Patch. On Friday, December 2, Disney Parks announced that the iconic attraction Splash Mountain will permanently close at Disneyland Resort and the Walt Disney World Resort on January 23, 2023. The news was included in an announcement that said, in part,
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1 December
VIDEO: Mickey Mouse and Fan Share Special Moment
In one of the cutest videos we've seen all day, a fan shared a special moment she had with Mickey Mouse at Walt Disney World Resort. Fans worldwide flock to the Disney Parks to get their fill of the Disney magic. Whichever Theme Park you choose, Magic Kingdom, EPCOT, Disney’s Hollywood Studios, Disney’s Animal Kingdom, Disneyland Park or Disney California Adventure, the Walt Disney World Resort an
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1 December
‘Bend It Like Beckham’ Meets Disney in New Project
In Disney's latest list of new projects, they're facilitating an incredible meeting of minds with the creators of the famous Bend It Like Beckham coming to Disney for a new venture. It's always exciting when Disney announces a new project. Since D23 Expo earlier this year, Disney has been announcing new projects left, right, and center. From new original new TV shows to long-awaited sequels to the
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1 December
Brand New Look Into Upcoming Movie from a Disney Franchise
It's always exciting when Disney has more news for us and more quality content for us to consume. In a long list of new looks at recent releases from Disney franchises coming soon, here's another from Marvel Studios. Since D23 Expo last year, Disney has been treating fans to many new releases and trailers. They gave us a new look into Mandalorian (which, per recent announcements, is getting a seas
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1 December
Video: “Indiana Jones 5” Trailer, Official Name Released
Indiana Jones fans, Disney, and Lucasfilm have just unearthed a lot of new discoveries about your favorite archaeologist’s latest adventure, including when it will be released in theaters. The fifth installment of George Lucas’ action-hero franchise will officially be called Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny, and it will hit theaters on June 30, 2023. The Walt Disney Company shared the news in
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1 December
Disney Surprises Fans With ‘Splash Mountain’ News
If you ask the average Disney fan about a classic Magic Kingdom attraction and ride called Splash Mountain these days, you will normally be faced with a very strong reaction. Splash Mountain is on its way towards a permanent closure, with the Princess and the Frog and Princess Tiana ride called Tiana's Bayou Adventure taking over in its place — and even though some Splash Mountain fans are a
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1 December
Exciting Changes Coming to this Disney Park Soon
With the holiday season around the corner, many exciting changes are coming to the Disney Parks, and soon! It's officially December! While the holiday season has been on at the Disney Parks—be that ones like Magic Kingdom and Disney's Animal Kingdom at Walt Disney World Resort or Disneyland Park and Disney California Adventure at Disneyland Resort—for a while now, this is the month, it really kic
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