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Apr- 2022 -11 April
Child Donates His ‘Disney World Fund’ to Ukraine
People all over the world have been trying to provide humanitarian assistance to the people of Ukraine during the Russian invasion, and social media has allowed people to connect in many emotional ways while providing urgent aid. The little Ukrainian girl Amelia who sang Disney's Frozen song “Let It Go” from within a makeshift bunker received support from Frozen celebrities like Idina
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9 April
Celebrating Earth Day? Disney Recommends What to Watch
Earth Day is coming up, and D23 has shared its recommended Disney+ and Hulu content for nature lovers to enjoy! Watch these nature documentaries about wildlife and climate change activists to be educated about the animal kingdom and inspired for Earth Day! If the idea of a “little town” that's a “quiet village” in the countryside makes you long for that idyllic life more th
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9 April
Meet Sweden’s Real ‘Disney Princesses’
With so many Disney movies and animated films out there highlighting Disney princesses like Rapunzel, Cinderella, the Little Mermaid Ariel, Tiana, Aurora (aka Sleeping Beauty), and Belle (not to mention many other official Disney princesses in the Disney princess cast!), it's easy to forget that there are actually real-life princesses out there in the world. But the princesses of Sweden are here t
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8 April
Permit Filed: Could Changes Be Coming to the Country Bear Jamboree?
The Country Bear Jamboree is a classic Disney attraction, and while it might not have the same draw as an immersive ride like the Haunted Mansion or something more thrilling like Space Mountain, this opening-day Magic Kingdom attraction has a massive following and remains at the top of the must-do list for many Guests visiting Walt Disney World . Recently, Disney filed construction permits for wor
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8 April
Disney Casts First Trans Person as a Queen for Upcoming Disney+ Series
A little over a week ago, it was discovered that Disney intended on injecting more LGBTQ+ characters into the content they made for children, and it appears one example has come to light. A trans person has been cast in a queen and mother role in the upcoming series reboot of the 1980s movie Willow from Lucasfilm. According to Deadline: “British actress Talisa Garcia (Baptiste) has been cast
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8 April
Park Pass Reservation Update: Magic Kingdom Nearly Sold Out for April
We are only in the second week of April, and Guests have already almost picked clean every Walt Disney World Resort Park Pass Reservation available. As of 5:15 p.m. on April 8, we at Disney Fanatic can confirm that only four days remain with Reservations available for Magic Kingdom Park, while sparse pickings for EPCOT, Disney's Hollywood Studios, and Disney's Animal Kingdom remain scattered acros
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8 April
‘Dancing With the Stars’ Will No Longer Air on ABC, New Seasons to Stream on Disney+
After 30 seasons on ABC, one of television's most popular dance sensations will be making the move from cable to streaming. Dancing With the Stars began in 2005 as an all-new take on reality dance competitions pairing celebrities with professional ballroom dances where they would be judged in a season-long competition. The show has had a massive following on the cable network for its previous 30 s
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8 April
Disney Updates Expedition Everest Refurbishment Again, Here’s What We Know
It is always disappointing when a favorite attraction is under refurbishment during your Disney vacation, however regular refurbishments to perform routine maintenance work are necessary for rides to continue to operate safely and smoothly. One ride that has been under refurbishment for a couple of months now, Expedition Everest: Legend of the Forbidden Mountain at Disneys Animal Kingdom theme par
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8 April
Academy Decides Punishment for Will Smith
The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences has finally come to a decision on how to punish actor Will Smith for the scene he made during the 94th Oscars. In an open letter sent earlier today, the Academy explained that Smith would be banned from attending the Oscars for ten years. According to The Hollywood Reporter, the letter states, in part, “Today, the Board of Governors convened a
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8 April
Enter to Win a Walt Disney World Vacation in the New #HappyPlace Sweepstakes With BoxLunch
There's a new sweepstakes out (for a very limited time) offering the winner a Walt Disney World vacation prize package during The World's Most Magical Celebration! BoxLunch has joined forces with Walt Disney World to give away a magical Disney vacation to one lucky winner and their Guests, so they can experience their #HappyPlace together. Here's what you need to know to enter. The Walt Disney Wor
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