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May- 2022 -16 May
Profits From Disney’s Pride Collection to Be Donated to LGBTQIA+ Youth & Family Nonprofits
Each year, Disney launches new merchandise lines in celebration of Pride month in June, with items available to purchase in Disney theme parks as well as online through shopDisney. While Disney supports LGBTQIA+ organizations year-round, notably GLSEN, this year the company is working with additional nonprofit organizations to donate proceeds from Pride merchandise collections. Related Post: ‘Trev
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16 May
Jack Sparrow’s Replacement Gets Closer, According to Jerry Bruckheimer
News that has probably seemed inevitable to Pirates of the Caribbean fans has come to light: producer Jerry Bruckheimer has indicated in a recent interview that Captain Jack Sparrow will be replaced. When asked if Johnny Depp would return as Captain Jack Sparrow in an upcoming Pirates movie, Jerry Bruckheimer simply said, “Not at this point”. Bruckheimer did add that “the future
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15 May
Blood Moon, Lunar Eclipse Tonight! Real-Life ‘Turning Red’ Moment
On May 15, people around the world–including those visiting The Walt Disney World Resort–will get the chance to witness a total lunar eclipse and the “Super Flower Blood Moon” that comes with it. According to Space.com, The event, known as a lunar eclipse, will see the full Flower Moon temporarily turn red overnight on Sunday (May 15) and Monday (May 16), depending on where
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15 May
‘Rescue Rangers’ Update: Clip Confirms John Mulaney’s Just Playing Himself
At the end of the day, there are two kinds of voice actors: those whose real-life identity stays subdued behind the animated role they are playing and those whose real-life identity transcends their character. And the latest clip of Disney's upcoming movie Chip ‘n Dale Rescue Rangers appears to prove that John Mulaney is the latter example when it comes to bringing Chip to life. On Sunday, M
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15 May
Tweet Suggests Elon Musk Supports Ending Disney’s Mickey Mouse Copyright
It appears that SpaceX and Tesla founder Elon Musk is in favor of the current push by politicians to end The Walt Disney Company's extended copyright over Mickey Mouse and other classic characters. Last week, we at Disney Fanatic shared the news that Sen. Josh Hawley, R-Mo. is introducing legislation regarding copyright duration that would end the special protections placed on copyrights taken adv
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15 May
Lack of Communication Leaves Disney Resort Guests ‘Terrified’
Two women staying at a suite in Disney's Animal Kingdom Lodge were left terrified after finding two strange men in the dining room. Reddit user u/GeneralInformation82Â shared the following: I heard talking in the foyer/dinning room. I came out in a robe to find two unknown men in our suite. They were not in uniform or carrying equipment. About this time my friend also comes out in a towel. The two
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15 May
Video: Behind the Scenes at the Creation of Disneyland’s Popcorn Animated Dolls
Have you seen the adorable popcorn animated dolls around the Disneyland Resort? You can find them in popcorn carts throughout Disneyland churning out new buttery, salty, popped kernels for Cast Members to scoop. Disney just took to TikTok to share a video of the seamstress who creates the costumes for these dolls, and the design process is fascinating. Watch the video here: @disneyparks Have you e
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15 May
Fans Slam Disney For Promoting ‘Pirates’ During Johnny Depp’s Trial
Actor Johnny Depp and his former spouse Amber Heard have been a big talking point lately due to their ongoing defamation trial against one another, and many Pirates of the Caribbean fans have been clamoring for Johnny Depp's return to his role as Captain Jack Sparrow since part of Depp's case against Heard involves alleging that her Washington Post accusations led to his loss of the iconic pirate
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15 May
Scarlet Witch ‘Steals’ Disneyland Guest
The fan-favorite Marvel character (and show-stopping character in the newest Marvel movie Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness) Wanda Maximoff has been the talk of the town since she took up residence in Disneyland California Adventure. However, be careful if you're bringing your kids to Disneyland Resort; apparently, Wanda Maximoff (aka the Scarlet Witch) might temporarily take them for he
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15 May
Enter to Win a Trip to the World Premiere of Disney & Pixar’s ‘Lightyear’ from Eggland’s Best
Eggland's Best is teaming up with Disney and Pixar to send a lucky contest winner to the world premiere of Lightyear ahead of its theatrical debut on June 17, 2022! Related Post:Â Speculation: Were ‘Little Green Men' too ‘Problematic' for Pixar's ‘Lightyear' One grand prize winner will be selected to experience a trip for them and three Guests to travel to Southern California for
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