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May- 2022 -26 May
Winnie the Pooh Is Getting Turned Into a Horror Film
Yes, you read that right. Now that Winnie the Pooh and his loveable Hundred Acre Wood friends have fallen into public domain as of January 2022, they are now being used for a new horror film. In 2021, Disney hosted a Winnie the Pooh celebration for 95 years of willy, nilly, silly ol’ bear surprises. When 2022 rolled around, however, Disney lost select rights to Winnie the Pooh as characters that a
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25 May
Appeals Court Revives Mask-Based Discrimination Lawsuit Against Disney World
The Walt Disney World Resort finally began making face masks optional in all indoor and outdoor areas on February 17, 2022. But it appears that during those nearly two years of enforcement, the mask mandate triggered a disability-discrimination suit that courts just revived. According to the Orlando Sentinel, An appeals court Wednesday revived a disability-discrimination complaint filed by a man w
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25 May
Disney Shares Details on Rock ‘n’ Roller Coaster’s Marvel-Themed Replacement
Recently, we at Disney Fanatic shared the news that Rock ‘n' Roller Coaster with Aerosmith was finally leaving the studio to be replaced by a Marvel-themed attraction for the new Avengers Campus opening soon at the Disneyland Paris Resort. Now, we know a little more about what that new ride will be like. On Wednesday, May 25, Disney Parks Blog shared some insights into the new attractions Gu
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25 May
Marvel Star Warns Against Unrealistic ‘Superhero Body’ Expectations For Men
Will Poulter is one of the latest stars to join the incredibly successful Marvel Cinematic Universe. The most recent MCU release was the dark Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness, and will soon be followed by the seemingly comedy-focused Thor: Love and Thunder. Thor: Love and Thunder will allow audiences to see The Guardians of the Galaxy for the first time since Avengers: Endgame. This wil
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25 May
Guests in Line for ‘Rise of the Resistance’ Endure 5 Hour Wait
Guests at Disney's Hollywood Studios have reported waiting times for Star Wars: Rise of the Resistance exceeding five hours long. A woman identified by her initials C.B. reached out to this reporter with the story while still stuck in line for twice the amount of time she first expected. After joining the line for Star Wars: Galaxy's Edge's marquee attraction with her family at around 10:30 amR
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25 May
Abigail Disney Exposes Cast Members’ ‘Poverty Level’ Wages in Documentary
Abigail Disney is a Disney heiress who is the granddaughter of Roy O. Disney (one of the co-founders of the Walt Disney Company). Although she is worth at least $125 million due to the Disney family fortune, Abigail Disney has become known for her transparency about the one-percenters of the world and her efforts to change the perspectives of the world's wealthiest people (including highly-paid in
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25 May
Mandy Moore Says She’s Grateful to Be In Disney’s ‘Cool Mom Club’
The Cool Mom's Club In a May 24th article with InStyle Magazine former Disney star Mandy Moore talked, “saying goodbye to [This is Us‘] Rebecca Pearson, heading out on [her “In Real Life” album] tour, and the L.A. moms club that keeps her going.” The busy actress and singer just wrapped up her lead role in the successful NBC series This is Us which aired its series fi
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25 May
Magic Kingdom Attraction Transforms Into a Character Meet & Greet
More and more experiences are returning from Walt Disney World's phased reopening which began in the summer of 2020. With the return of Disney experiences, there are some making a comeback but in a slightly new way. One Magic Kingdom attraction has been transformed into a character meet and greet. We're seeing the return of Magic Kingdom favorites such as the Festival of Fantasy Parade and charact
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25 May
Celebrity Sighting: Milwaukee Bucks Player Visits Disneyland
Celebrities might have a lot going on (whether it's filming movies, fielding questions on press tours, or handling public scandals) but even they are not immune to the magic of Disney! Many celebrities have been spotted in Walt Disney World Resort or Disneyland Resort, and one well-known athlete from the NBA has just become the most recent celebrity sighting. Giannis Antetokounmpo is a Nigerian-Gr
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25 May
Video of Johnny Depp Surprising Disney Riders Resurfaces
Johnny Depp is a name that is impossible to miss when scrolling through social media. The Johnny Depp vs. Amber Heard trial has been the center of the news. One thing is clear from the trials and that is Disney fans' love for Johnny Depp as Captain Jack Sparrow in the Pirates of the Caribbean franchise. Now, a video of Depp surprising Disney riders in the Park is resurfacing. Credit: Disney Recent
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