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Apr- 2022 -4 April
TikTok: Guests Jump Out of Sinking Log on Splash Mountain
At the Walt Disney World Resort, rides are known to break down from time to time. Guests being evacuated out of attractions has seemingly become such a common occurrence that some would even question if the incidents are newsworthy. Well, it appears that there are even some ride incidents that can surprise us. In this case, a log filled with Guests began to take on water and sink on Splash Mountai
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4 April
‘Cosmic Rewind’ Preview Announced for Select Disney Fans
Now that we know when the newest EPCOT attraction is coming to Walt Disney World Resort, Disney fans will want to see the new thrill ride as soon as possible — and if you're a Disney Annual Passholder or Disney Vacation Club member, then you're going to get a front-row seat! Disney has announced that the new Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind roller coaster is going to be available withi
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4 April
Disney Announces ‘Encanto’ Spring Take Over of Theme Parks
It looks like this spring is going to be muy encanto at select Disney Theme Parks. In celebration of Disney's Encanto winning the Academy Award for Best Animated Feature Film and a special sing-a-long version of the movie hitting Disney+, the Disneyland Resort will feature some special Encanto-themed experiences for a limited time beginning April 11 and running through April 22. Included in the sp
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4 April
Could Disney World Really Go Nuclear? Old Law Says Yes!
The recent fight between Bob Chapek and The Walt Disney Company and Gov. Ron DeSantis and Florida's State Government has brought an interesting fact about Walt Disney World's Central Florida Property back into the public eye: The Reedy Creek Improvement District. Earning Walt Disney World Resort the nickname “The Theme Park Vatican City,” the Reedy Creek Improvement District (RCID) was
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4 April
‘Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind’ Gets An Opening Date
If you're a fan of Star-Lord, Gamora, Groot, Drax, and all of their other intergalactic friends, then this is for you! The long-awaited attraction Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind has officially gotten its opening date for the EPCOT theme park and Disney Park! The Disney Parks Blog recapped what we know about the Guardians of the Galaxy coaster attraction so far, saying that “we know p
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3 April
Estelle Harris–Disney’s Muriel, Mrs. Potato Head–Passed Away
Another Disney star has entered eternal rest after immortalizing her voice and personality in beloved movies, and television projects enjoyed every day by millions. This time, our obituary is in honor of actress Estelle Harris. We at Disney Fantic have learned that she passed away on Saturday, April 2, 2022, at the age of 93. Perhaps best remembered for her role as George Costanza's mother “
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2 April
Video: ‘Drop-in’ to This Wedding at Disney World’s Tower of Terror
We have been enamored by videos of Disney fans tying the knot after hours in Disney theme parks, and the latest wedding video we simply had to share features a ceremony and reception in the courtyard outside of the Twilight Zone Tower of Terror at Disney's Hollywood Studios. Of course, Cinderella Castle has been a popular venue for in-park wedding celebrations at Walt Disney World, but the look an
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2 April
Walt Disney World Extends Theme Park Hours Later This Month
Visiting the Walt Disney World Resort this Easter? If your next Walt Disney World vacation runs into the week after the Easter holiday, you will want to note some adjustments to previously listed operating hours for all four Disney theme parks. Disney has been extending theme park hours regularly, especially around holiday weeks when crowd levels may be higher than usual, so it is no surprise that
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2 April
‘When in Doubt, Bet on the Theater Kids’: The Inspiration Behind ‘Better Nate Than Ever’
The new Disney movie Better Nate Than Ever is now streaming on Disney+, and the man behind the movie (Tim Federle) has made it clear that this uplifting movie is an homage to musical theater enthusiasts! “When in doubt, bet on the theater kids,” Federle declared recently on the D23 podcast. “We are the most resourceful because we have the fewest resources”. He pointed out t
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2 April
‘Moon Knight’ Review: A Marvel Show Unlike Any Other
As with any new Marvel series or Marvel Studios film, the newest addition to the Marvel Cinematic Universe — Moon Knight — has gotten a lot of attention. The series premiered on Disney+ on March 30, with its launch being celebrated in the Louvre museum of all places — and now that the Marvel show is streaming on Disney+, it's time to take a look at the first episode! Oscar Isaac
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