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Aug- 2022 -17 August
Revered Disney Entertainment Eerily Returns After Three Years
It may still be hot and humid in the Sunshine State, but fall festivities are beginning to creep into the Disney Parks in Florida. With Halloween decor taking over Magic Kingdom Park, Disney Guests are flooding in to take in all the excitement… including the return of Mickey's Not-So-Scary Halloween Party and a revered piece of Disney Park entertainment. Credit: Disney RELATED: Everything Yo
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17 August
Report: Big Thunder Mountain Movie Confirmed!
Disney is going back to its Theme Parks for their next big movie project. After the success of previous movies inspired by Walt Disney’s Pirates of the Caribbean and Jungle Cruise, Disney will now make a movie inspired by the iconic attraction, Big Thunder Mountain Railroad. The news comes exclusively from Deadline, which reports: Disney’s next feature film based on one of its classic theme park r
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17 August
Disney’s Iconic Haunted Mansion Now Closed for Retheming
Goodbye summer! The fall season is upon us, and Disney Parks, including Walt Disney World Resort and Disneyland Resort, are getting into the spooky spirit with fan-favorite seasonal decor and special events. As Guests make Disneyland plans, however, note that the iconic Haunted Mansion attraction is now closed for retheming. Credit: Disney RELATED: Release Date Announced for Disney’s New ‘Haunted
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16 August
Lady Uses Stroller as ‘Battering Ram’ to Push Through Disney Crowds
It seems that there are times when Guests will do anything to get through a crowd inside of a Disney World Theme Park. The drive to get from point a to point b as fast as possible, or to make space for a parade or Castle show, can result in little regard for the other Guests around them yet a good amount of creativity. Related: Guests Fight Near ‘Pirates of the Caribbean’ In one recent instance, o
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16 August
Is Disney World Preparing for a Nighttime Parade? Fans Believe So!
Disney is on a technology kick! Recently, Walt Disney World Resort rolled out its brand new MagicBand+ which is a step up from the normal MagicBand. As Disneyland Resort waits to launch MagicBand+ “later this year,” Disney fans are confused by a new MagicBand+ release, which is leading to speculation. Credit: Disney RELATED: MagicBands vs. MagicMobile: Here’s What to Know Currently, Ma
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16 August
Kal David, AKA Disney World’s Sonny Eclipse, Has Died
If you have visited Magic Kingdom’s Tomorrowland, chances are that you stopped inside Cosmic Ray’s Starlight Cafe and listened to the relaxing tunes by intergalactic crooner Sonny Eclipse. The original Park character was arguably Disney World's most famous in-house musician and was brought to life by the real-life musician Kal David. We at Disney Fanatic just got word that the man who gave Sonny E
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16 August
The Most Controversial Changes at Disney World
Even in the most magical place on Earth, you’re bound to encounter controversy. That’s because there are so many different thoughts, feelings, ideas, and views out there, and it is virtually impossible to make every single person happy.  But that doesn’t mean that the Walt Disney Company hasn’t worked hard in their commitment to keeping with mutually befitting experiences for all fans to enjoy. To
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16 August
Disney Park Releases Info on Annual Pass Renewals
It appears that the Disneyland Resort will finally open renewal opportunities for its “Magic Key” annual passes. According to Theme Park insider Scott Gustin, Disneyland Magic Key renewals will reopen on August 18 for Inspire, Believe, Enchant, and Imagine tiers. The Dream Key is still gone. All pre-existing tiers will see price increases and blackout dates. The most affected by blackout dat
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16 August
Several Pre-COVID Experiences FINALLY Returning to EPCOT
EPCOT's massive transformation is well underway. Amid all the Disney Park excitement, we're thrilled with the news that several pre-COVID experiences are finally returning! With large chunks of EPCOT currently under construction, EPCOT is still making progress on the introduction of its four neighborhoods, including World Celebration, World Discovery, World Nature, and World Showcase. Photo: Matth
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16 August
Hedge Fund Invests Big, CEO Sends Disney ‘Suggestions’; Disney Responds
In case anybody was curious, it appears that Disney’s leadership will continue to shut down comments from investors, even when they invest $1 billion into the company. Earlier this week, the hedge fund Third Point announced that it invested $1 billion into The Walt Disney Company, taking ownership of 0.4% of the multinational conglomerate. And in the wake of this investment move, Third Point’s CEO
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