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May- 2023 -27 May
Disney’s Most Underrated Villains
There are so many characters to love in Disney's live-action and animated movies. The princesses are iconic, the sidekicks are funny and adorable, and the villains are fantastic. And, I'll admit it, I think the best characters are the villains. Sure, Tiana is great, but how iconic is Scar singing “Be Prepared” in The Lion King? Or Dr. Facilier singing about his friends on the other sid
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27 May
Halle Bailey Defends Ariel’s Locs in the New ‘Little Mermaid’
Even though the new live-action Little Mermaid movie has officially come to theaters, some people are still complaining about the casting of singer Halle Bailey in the role of Ariel. The Haters Continue to Hate One complaint coming from Disney fans involves Halle's locs, which do differ from the bright red hair of the original 1989 Disney princess in the first animated Little Mermaid movie —
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27 May
Ryan Gosling Encourages John Stamos to Accept His Disney Obsession
Nowadays, A-list actor John Stamos is known for his love of Disney and his affiliation with Disney via the classic ABC sitcom Full House. However, Stamos has just revealed that he only began truly embracing his Disney side after a startling conversation with a much younger Disney celebrity: Ryan Gosling! Ryan Gosling's Disney History Mickey Mouse Club star Ryan Gosling (who got his start on the s
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27 May
Dear Disney, It’s Time to Scan the Band and Stop the Resellers
I'll admit it, I love to buy Disney merchandise. Tumblers, pens, Minnie ears, t-shirts, Funko Pops, I love it all. Some people call it a problem. I call it “showing my love for Disney.” I love checking out the new merchandise when I'm in the Parks. Heck, I love checking out the old merch and seeing if I've changed my mind on any of it. However, one thing I HATE is when new merchandise
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27 May
Popular Disney Attraction Reopens: Queue Cleared and Ride Closed One Hour Later
In 1999, a daring new attraction rocked Walt Disney's world. Blasting off at 0-60 mph in 2.8 seconds, boasting three inversions, two rollover loops, and one corkscrew—it was the first of its kind at Walt Disney World. Featuring the Grammy-winning band Aerosmith, Rock ‘n' Rollercoaster was primed to light up Disney's Hollywood Studios. But in the 24 years since the traffic has slowed down for
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27 May
“Wait, Is That Ariel?” Director of ‘The Little Mermaid’ Describes When He First Met Halle Bailey
One “little” casting decision sent shockwaves through Disney fandom, even bursting the Disney bubble. Disney fans and beyond have witnessed the peaks and valleys of a tenacious Little Mermaid's journey for almost a year, but do we know how she landed the iconic role? In the 25 years since Brandy was cast in the acclaimed Cinderella, a Disney princess hasn't been crowned with so much co
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26 May
Confirmed: An All-New Pixar Musical Production Is Coming to Disney
Ribbon cuts, parade cancellations, and big announcements have sent waves through this Disney Park over the last year. The top tourist attraction in Europe—Disneyland Paris—has been a-Buzz with Cast Member strikes, bake shop launches, and plenty of Park additions since its 30th Anniversary Celebration began. With Park expansions like the Avengers Campus in Walt Disney Studios Park and the gates ope
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26 May
The Surprising Connection Between Ariel and “Classic” Disney Princesses
With the new live-action Little Mermaid coming to theaters today, Ariel and marine life like Scuttlebutt and Sebastian have been on a lot of Disney Fanatics' minds — including a Disney fan with some fun Ariel trivia! According to “Trivia Dude” Scott Neumyer, the famous pink Ariel dress that Ariel wears during a humorous dinner with Prince Eric is actually a dress composed of seve
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26 May
‘Hair-Triggered Standards’ Disney Argues Judge in DeSantis Case Should Stay
Even before the trial started, the Walt Disney Company and the lawyers representing Florida Governor Ron DeSantis and the Central Florida Tourism Oversight Board couldn't agree on anything. Last week, lawyers representing Governor DeSantis asked for Chief U.S. District Judge Mark Walker to be disqualified from the case because of comments he has made in the past about the Disney/DeSantis feud in o
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26 May
The Original Ursula Reveals the Truth About Her Character
As the new Little Mermaid makes its rounds in theaters, more and more attention is being paid to the original 1989 animated film that inspired the new Halle Bailey movie — and in the process, a staggering truth about Ursula the villainous sea witch has been revealed! The Disney villain Ursula is a very popular Disney character (inspired by the original Hans Christian Andersen fairy tale, of
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