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May- 2022 -12 May
Five Years Ago: We Said Goodbye to ‘Wishes’
Star light, star bright, first star I see tonight: I wish I may, I wish I might. Have the wish I wish tonight. Just make a wish and do as dreamers do, and all your wishes will come true. Who still remembers “Wishes”? The beloved “Goodnight Kiss” that capped off the day at Magic Kingdom for years came to an end, and “Happily Ever After” made its debut. But all t
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12 May
REVIEW: ‘The Quest’ Is a Surprising New Fantasy Adventure
If you love interactive Disneybounding, reality TV, and a good old-fashioned fantasy quest, then you should give the brand-new Disney+ fantasy series a try! The Quest just premiered on Disney+ on May 11, and this new eight-episode series includes an oddly-compelling combination of reality TV and Onward-style adventure. In the TV show, eight normal teenagers are chosen to participate in a reality T
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12 May
Miss Pleasure Island? For $15,000 You Can Add This Original Funmeister Sign to Your Collection!
Pleasure Island was an exclusive nightlife district located in Downtown Disney (now Disney Springs) at the Walt Disney World Resort for a number of years. Open from 1989-2008, Pleasure Island offered Guests 21 and over (and sometimes 18+) nightlife and entertainment right by Walt Disney World theme parks and resorts. The icon of Pleasure Island, the Funmeister, or Moon Man was a character used in
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12 May
CEO Chapek Says Disney Has ‘Bullish’ Stance on Increasing Disney+ Prices
Walt Disney Company CEO Bob Chapek answered a question from Goldman Sach's Brett Feldman about Disney+ costs during the Walt Disney Company's call about its second-quarter financial results, and implied that Disney+ pricing will most likely expand in the future. “How do you think about the right cadence for revisiting pricing on Disney+ really when you can take [the] price higher?” Bre
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12 May
Select Tickets Are on Sale Now for Mickey’s Not-So-Scary- Halloween Party
Mickey's Not-So-Scary Halloween Party is returning to Walt Disney World this year for the first time since the start of the pandemic, and many fans could not be more excited for it! The event begins on August 12 and runs through Halloween, October 31, 2022, with select tickets already on sale. Here's what you need to know to grab your tickets to Mickey's Not-So-Scary Halloween Party this year. Rel
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12 May
Disney World Weather Update for ‘Graduation Weekend’
It is officially graduation season, and what better way to celebrate finally earning that degree or diploma than with a trip to The Most Magical Place On Earth with the people you love? Well, if you find yourself preparing to take grad photos in front of Cinderella Castle this weekend, we at Disney Fanatic wanted to make sure that you go into the special day knowing what weather to expect. Accordi
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12 May
Cirque du Soleil’s ‘Drawn to Life’ Currently Paused at Disney Springs
‘Drawn to Life,' the latest Cirque Du Soleil performance to take up residence in Disney Springs, combines Cirque du Soleil's iconic entertainment style with a memorable story showcasing Disney animated films and characters. Seeing Drawn to Life is a great way to spend some time experiencing something uniquely Disney outside of Walt Disney World theme parks, but it looks like you'll need to c
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12 May
Flying to Disney? Plane Tickets See Highest Single-Month Price Jump In 60 Years
If you are reading this, there is a good chance that your trip to Disneyland or Disney World begins and ends with an airplane ride. And if that is the case, we have some troubling news. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), airline fares increased by 18.3% just in the month of April alone. That is the highest single-month spike in fare prices since 1963. Year over year, airline fares
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12 May
Video: Here’s How to Make Krakatoa Punch from Trader Sam’s
Trader Sam's Enchanted Tiki Bar at the Disneyland Resort and Trader Sam's Grog Grotto at the Walt Disney World Resort are among the most popular Disney bars at any park or resort. Inspired by classic tiki bars, and Disney Adventureland attractions like the Jungle Cruise, the bars offer Disney storytelling alongside delicious drinks, entertainment and special effects. If you are missing Trader Sam'
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12 May
Original ‘Cinderella,’ ‘Chip ‘n Dale’ Voice Actor Dead at 97
Her name was Norma Swank-Haviland. Even the most hard-core Disney Fanatics probably would not know her name, but they would know her voice. She helped voice the mice in Disney's Cinderella, and she was the original voice of Chip. She was also an ink-and-paint girl who worked as an animation final checker. Her first feature would be The Three Caballeros. Unfortunately, it is difficult to say what v
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