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Apr- 2022 -24 April
Disney Experience to Close Indefinitely for “Major Renovation”
Walt Disney World Resort is ever-changing. With massive amounts of construction at EPCOT, a new tower planned for Disney's Polynesian Village Resort, and TRON Lightcycle Run still taking shape at Magic Kingdom Park, Disney Guests must learn to deal with construction walls and reimagining plans. Change is necessary and typically Disney wows with its renovations, providing something bigger and bette
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24 April
Confirmed: Masks Now Completely Optional at EVERY American Disney Park
After over two years, face masks are now a completely optional aspect of Guests' Disney vacation, whether they choose the Walt Disney World Resort in Central Florida or the Disneyland Resort in Southern California. Less than a week after Disney World announced that it would no longer enforce mask mandates on bus and monorail transportation, we at Disney Fanatic have confirmation that Disneyland wi
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24 April
Double Homicide Suspect Arrested at Disney Resort Hotel
A 17-year-old double homicide suspect was recently arrested at Walt Disney World's Port Orleans Resort Hotel for two murders that took place in Summerville, South Carolina in March 2022. Credit: Disney According to a report posted on March 6 from South Carolina Crime News Arrests & Mugshots Charleston Summerville SC social media: “The Coroner’s office has released the names of a 15 & 18-year
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24 April
Dwayne Johnson Reportedly In Talks for ‘Aladdin 2’
Yes, you read that right! Dwayne Johnson (AKA “The Rock”) is reportedly in talks for an Aladdin 2 role and we can't help but be curious to know more. It seems like everything Disney-related Dwayne Johnson touches turns to gold! The former professional wrestler turned into a megastar and entrepreneur in what seems like overnight. He became a huge Disney fan favorite with roles such as t
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23 April
VIDEO: Disney CEO Bob Chapek Greets Park Guests
If you're looking for Disney news, chances are you've noticed that ALL focus is on the current Walt Disney World Resort situation. On April 22, Florida Governor Ron DeSantis signed the bill terminating Disney World's special district. Of course, how this all came to be tends to point back to one person… Disney CEO Bob Chapek. Disney CEO Bob Chapek (Credit: Disney) Chapek has big shoes to fil
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23 April
From a Floridian: Perspective on ‘Disney vs DeSantis’
Dear Readers, There is a lot of noise buzzing right now about Florida's State Government's decision to terminate the Reedy Creek Improvement District (RCID), which hosts the Walt Disney World Resort and was controlled by–and created for–The Walt Disney Company. Make no mistake, this is a very serious and historic moment in both the history of Disney and the State of Florida, but shouts
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23 April
Jason Ritter Reveals Which ‘Beautiful Song’ Was Cut From ‘Frozen 2’
Disney fans who hear the word Frozen will instantly think of the 2012 animated Disney movie or the 2019 sequel Frozen 2, as well as Frozen protagonists Elsa and Anna. Elsa's iconic song and the power ballad “Let It Go” is certainly the most famous song from the Frozen soundtrack, but songs like “Into the Unknown” and “Show Yourself” became big hits from the movi
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23 April
Texas Judge Invites Disney World Into Houston
In light of the recent Disney-related turmoil following Governor Ron DeSantis' signing of the bill removing Disney's special Reedy Creek Improvement District in Florida, some Disney fans have been encouraging Disney World to close up shop in Florida and shift the famous Disney Resort to another state — and apparently, at least one Texas resident is very eager to bring Disney World to Houston
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22 April
DeSantis Strikes Twice: Signed Bill Could Prohibit ‘Reimagine Tomorrow’ at Disney World
As the news broke that Florida Governor Ron DeSantis signed the legislation terminating Disney's special district in Central Florida, it should also be mentioned that he signed another bill into law that could potentially put a large part of The Walt Disney Company's “Reimagine Tomorrow” initiative in jeopardy–at least in Florida. On April 22, surrounded by teachers, parents, and
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22 April
OpEd: This ‘Turning Red’ Deleted Scene Will Make You Dislike the Movie Even More
Either you're a fan of Disney and Pixar's newest film Turning Red (2022) or you'd rather watch anything (and I mean ANYTHING) else in its place. While I don't mean to offend those that love the film, a new deleted scene is surfacing that has me disliking Turning Red even more. Credit: Disney When Turning Red dropped for free on Disney+ I was thrilled to gather up the family for a Disney movie nigh
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