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Apr- 2022 -25 April
After 50 Months of Construction, TRON Reaches Another Milestone
We've been in it for the long haul, Disney fans! But, we must say after well over 50 months of construction, we're seeing more and more milestones reached for Magic Kingdom Park's highly-anticipated TRON Lightcycle Run roller coaster. The construction to clear the land for the Tomorrowland coaster began back in February 2018, now as we wrap up April 2022, we've seen progress in ways such as the Wa
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25 April
James Gunn Defends Chris Pratt Against Twitter’s Cancel Culture
Once again, actor Chris Pratt's name is trending on Twitter as a contingent of Marvel fans pushes for the actor to be removed from his role in the upcoming Thor and Guardians of the Galaxy movies due to his Christian identity. The latest social media wave seems to have been sparked by the release of the latest trailer for Thor: Love and Thunder, which Pratt shared on Twitter in the voice of his Ma
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25 April
Shhh! Disney Is Dropping TWO Popcorn Buckets This Week
Calling all popcorn bucket collectors! We have some exciting news for you! Disney has revealed they are dropping not one, but TWO popcorn buckets this week. Even though we may currently be fighting the Central Florida heat, Walt Disney World Resort is all talk about Halloween as they throw a Halfway to Halloween party. With a tease of special “spooky announcements” coming soon, we susp
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25 April
Disney Teases “Spooky Announcement” Coming This Week
Can you believe it? We are almost halfway to the frightfully fantastic holiday of Halloween! Disney knows how to throw a party, so why not celebrate being halfway to Halloween? That's exactly what Disney plans to do and is teasing us Disney fans with an upcoming “spooky announcement”. Credit: Disney We've eagerly been awaiting word on if and when Walt Disney World Resort will once agai
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25 April
Disney Can Salvage its Special Florida District– Here’s How:
As the dust settles from the initial news bomb that Florida's state government would terminate Disney's special district, the Reedy Creek Improvement District, after 55 years, clarity of the situation has been able to come to light–including clarity on whether or not Disney could fight the legislation. A spectrum of onlookers, from hard-core Disney fans to verified journalists, continues to
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25 April
Evil Queen, Gal Gadot Provides Update on ‘Snow White’ Live-Action Film
The popular actress known for her role as Wonder Woman, Gal Gadot, has landed the role of the Evil Queen in the upcoming remake of Disney's 1937 movie, Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs. Gadot recently provided a film update on the live-action Snow White. Credit: Disney It's no secret that Disney is on a live-action remake roll. From live-action remakes of Cinderella (2015) to the upcoming The Littl
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25 April
VIDEO: EPCOT Attraction’s Stunning New Exterior Lighting
EPCOT's newest attraction is ALMOST ready to welcome Guests for a ride of a lifetime. As Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind nears opening day, Disney is sharing a look at the attraction's stunning new exterior lighting design. Credit: Disney Not only is Walt Disney World Resort proud to welcome Guests onboard this massive indoor rollercoaster, but EPCOT is also the hot spot of other exciting n
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24 April
EPCOT’s Teddy Roosevelt Caught With Broke Belt and Pants Down
While visiting EPCOT's American Adventure show within the World Showcase, one Disney fan spotted President Theodore Roosevelt audio-animatronic without a belt, leaving the 26th United States President with his pants down. Credit: Disney Mishaps happen at Walt Disney World Resort and now with social media and a camera around every corner, those hiccup moments easily go viral. From the video of the
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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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