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Jul- 2022 -2 July
‘Hocus Pocus’ Stars React to Sequel’s Trailer
Bette Midler and her “sisters” are back for Hocus Pocus 2, and the three actresses recently took a look at the brand-new trailer for the Hocus Pocus sequel that brings their characters back to Salem, Massachusetts! The Hocus Pocus sequel is set to premiere on the streaming platform Disney+ on September 30, according to the Tweet below from Disney itself, and the sequel also recently fi
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2 July
‘Aristocat’ Kittens Appear in Disneyland
Marie, Berlioz, and Toulouse are not your everyday Disney characters showing up for Meet and Greets — but the three iconic kittens from the family of cute cats in the 1970 movie The Aristocats just made an appearance for a special Disneyland event in Disney California Adventure! Take a look at these adorable kittens strolling through Disneyland Park in the Instagram video below! The Aristoca
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2 July
Sigourney Weaver Plays Teenager in ‘Avatar: The Way of Water’
Sigourney Weaver has played many impressive and memorable characters over the years, but the award-winning actress's turn as Dr. Grace Augustine in the 2009 James Cameron movie Avatar was definitely a highlight — and when (spoiler alert) Weaver's character died in the first movie, most fans of Pandora would not have expected to see the American actress returning. But apparently, Sigourney We
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1 July
Photos: Disney’s Carousel of Progress Changes End Scene
Walt Disney’s Carousel of Progress has gone through several changes since it was first shown at the New York World’s Fair in 1964, and it appears the latest changes hit the stage this week. Brought to our attention by sharing pictures on Twitter, one Disney fan points out the subtle changes that were made to the final scene, which mostly includes our family getting new outfits. The fan said, “I’m
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1 July
‘Halloweentown’ Stars Announce Engagement
The classic Halloweentown Disney Channel Original Movies are the digital equivalent of comfort food for many Disney fans, and those same fans will be excited to learn that two stars from the movies are getting married! The 1998 movie Halloweentown follows the journey of teenager Marnie Piper as she and her siblings discover that they are witches with magical powers (and that they actually are from
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1 July
MCO: 2 Million People Expected to Visit Orlando This Weekend
Another 4th of July weekend is upon us, Disney Fanatics, and once again, a flood of tourists is descending upon the vacation capital to celebrate Independence Day. This year, that flood is expected to be in the millions. Literally. According to Orlando-area NBC affiliate WESH2 there is set to be an abnormal increase in air travelers as soaring gas prices debilitate would-be road trips. Related: Di
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1 July
Last Days of Splash Mountain: What to Expect from Disney Adults
On July 1, 2022, Disney Parks Blog released long-anticipated confirmations regarding the transformation of Splash Mountain into a new log-flume ride themed after Walt Disney Animation’s feature film, The Princess and the Frog. We at Disney Fanatic shared that the ride will be officially named “Tiana's Bayou Adventure,” and it will officially open at both Disneyland Park and Magic Kingdom Park in l
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1 July
Go Behind the Scenes of ‘Tiana’s Bayou Adventure’
The new Princess and the Frog ride that is replacing the Magic Kingdom Splash Mountain ride in late 2024 has been highly anticipated by some Disney princess fans and dreaded by others (who want Splash Mountain to stay open. However, regardless of individual opinions, Tiana's Bayou Adventure is happening — and the team behind the new ride (including Walt Disney Imagineering) has shared the am
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1 July
4th of July: Capacity Crowds Expected at Magic Kingdom
Capacity crowds are to be expected at Magic Kingdom Park at the Walt Disney World Resort on Monday, July 4, as well as the entire weekend. While the still-limited number of Park Guests Disney is allowing through the gates was assumed for Independence Day Weekend, official confirmation can be found on the Walt Disney World Resort website and the Theme Park Availability Calendar. Related: In Short:
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1 July
‘Princess and the Frog’ Ride’s Name Is Announced
Fans of the popular Splash Mountain ride in the Magic Kingdom and fans of the 2009 animated Disney princess film The Princess and the Frog will be interested to learn that the new Princess and the Frog ride replacing the popular water ride Splash Mountain has finally gotten an official name and a more accurate estimate for its opening date! The Essence Festival of Culture just took place in New Or
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