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Apr- 2022 -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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8 April
‘Disneyland Forever’ Fireworks Return This Month!
For the first time in forever, “Disneyland Forever” will once again light up the night skies above Sleeping Beauty Castle. Disney Parks Blog officially announced that the beloved Disney Day bookend will “ignite the night” in Disneyland Park on the same night the awe-inspiring fountain and projection show “World of Color” returns to the waters of Pixar Pier at Di
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8 April
TikTok Star Famous for ADHD-Related Content Cast in ‘Mighty Ducks’ Season 2
Season 2 of the Disney+ original series The Mighty Ducks: Game Changers is getting closer to completion, and, as time goes by, we are able to learn a little bit more about what to expect–including the cast. Recently, we at Disney Fanatic have learned that Disney has added TikToker Connor DeWolfe to the cast. Over the past few years, DeWolfe has gained a massive following on both TikTok and I
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8 April
See This Late Legendary Disney Actress on Her Hometown Walk of Fame
The recent death of Mrs. Potato Head actress Estelle Harris of the Toy Story franchise has led to an increased interest in the careers of legacy actresses and the voices behind iconic Disney Characters, especially after their passing. One such actress, Mary Wickes, born Mary Isabella Wickenhauser in 1910, is a woman well-deserving of such attention. As a lifelong resident of St. Louis, Missouri I
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7 April
She’s ‘Fairy Godmother Material’: Raven-Symoné Looks Back on Singing With Julie Andrews
Raven-Symoné has just spoken on the D23 podcast about her experience working with Disney Legend and Mary Poppins actress Julie Andrews, and it sounds like the actress was just as starstruck as any other Disney fan would be when they worked together! Raven-Symoné had a hard time choosing a favorite memory from her Disney career when asked, saying that she has been “so blessed”, but that
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