News
Disney Fanatic is here to deliver the latest in Disney news from The Walt Disney Company and beyond.
-
May- 2022 -6 May
Is Disney World Canceling This Animal Kingdom Show?
It appears that one of Disney World's daytime shows is coming to an end. Disney KiteTails is a show that is just as it sounds: a series of synchronized kites designed in the likeness of some of Disney's most beloved animal characters flown in the air around the Discovery River Amphitheater. It was created specifically for Disney's Animal Kingdom in celebration of The Walt Disney World's 50th Anniv
Read More » -
6 May
Disney Casts Teen With Cerebral Palsy for Film Adaptation of ‘Out of My Mind’
Sharon M. Draper's renowned novel, “Out of My Mind,” is the latest story slated for a movie adaptation on Disney+. Following the story laid out in Drapers novel, the film will feature a preteen who feels unable to achieve her full academic potential due to others' dismissing her intellect based on her appearance as someone who is non-verbal and who uses a wheelchair. The lead in the fi
Read More » -
6 May
Video: Disney Takes Over Eiffel Tower to Celebrate Disneyland Paris
On April 28, the Disneyland Paris Resort celebrated its 30th Birthday, and while all of the normal anniversary celebrations are underway at Disneyland Park and Walt Disney Studios Park, it appears that some festivities have taken over the city of Paris itself. According to Disneyland Paris insider @DLPReport, the City of Lights' central icon became illuminated in the purple-y spectrum of colors pi
Read More » -
6 May
Photos: JoJo Siwa Rides Disney’s Newest Thrill Ride With Josh D’Amaro and Jeff Vahle
Previews are underway for the latest thrill ride to arrive at Walt Disney World with Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind opening soon in EPCOT. Leading up to the new roller coaster's official opening date on May 27, 2022, previews are taking place for Walt Disney World Cast Members, Annual Passholders, D23 Members, and media. Riders on the last day of previews for the all-new attraction include
Read More » -
6 May
OpEd: One Piece of Proof Suggests Disney Park Passes are Still Temporary
Ever since its initial reopening from the COVID-inspired closure, The Walt Disney World Resort has made Park Pass Reservations a necessary part of any Guest's Disney Parks experience. That makes the additional requirement over two years old since they decided to split from competitors like Universal Orlando, SeaWorld Orlando, and Busch Gardens. Fans across the internet, including us here at Disney
Read More » -
6 May
Park Pass Update: What’s Left For This Weekend?
As another week draws to a close and the two days of freedom are calling us back to The Most Magical Place On Earth. But are there any Park Passes left to allow us a last-minute trip? Let's take a look. According to Disney World's Park Pass Availability Calendar, it does not look good. Saturday, May 7, is completely booked up for Theme Park Ticket Holders and Select Resort Hotel Guests. Park Passe
Read More » -
5 May
Disney Princesses Receive Myers-Briggs Personality Types
Personality quizzes and quizzes about beloved Disney characters are always popular ways to combine entertainment with education — after all, Disney fans can learn a little bit about themselves while learning which Disney princess they're most like — and one website has just paired Disney princesses with their respective Myers-Briggs personality types! The British News Post has categori
Read More » -
5 May
‘Percy Jackson’ Actors Are Announced
The new Percy Jackson series coming to Disney+ has been long-awaited by fans of the Rick Riordan book series who disliked the movie adaptations and wanted a remake (including the author Rick Riordan himself), and now we finally know who is playing the iconic trio from the Percy Jackson books! In the Percy Jackson novels (which follow the adventures of demigods, aka children who have one mortal par
Read More » -
5 May
Why are the First Sailings on the ‘Disney Wish’ So ‘Basic’?
The Disney Wish, the newest, largest, and all-around grandest ship in the Disney Cruise Line fleet, is almost ready to set sail and bring a new level of magic to the open seas. But there is one thing this reporter has noticed–and perhaps some of you readers have as well. It is that the maiden voyage is extremely basic compared to the other itineraries offered by Disney Cruise Line. The Disne
Read More » -
5 May
‘Moon Knight’ Directors Reveal Clues About ‘Extraordinarily Dangerous’ Character Jake Lockley
Disney+ viewers who decided to give the new Marvel series Moon Knight a try on the streaming service have been understandably surprised, confused, and emotionally moved by the show that is unlike any other Marvel show. These newcomers were also understandably shocked by the episode five plot twist — but the season finale's post-credits scene revealed the biggest plot twist of all, and it's o
Read More »
