News
Disney Fanatic is here to deliver the latest in Disney news from The Walt Disney Company and beyond.
-
Feb- 2022 -28 February
Amid Price Backlash, One Guest Says Disney World Should Cost MORE
Over the past several months, The Walt Disney World Resort has taken measures to increase pricing in several areas, elevating Guests' overall vacation costs. We at Disney Fanatic have covered several of these instances. Disney World decided to replace the free FastPass+ System with the extra-cost Lightning Lane. Disney stopped Annual Pass sales and increased the price of multi-day Theme Park ticke
Read More » -
28 February
Jock Lindsey’s Hangar Bar to Offer Passholder-Exclusive Beverage for a Limited Time
A new perk is coming soon to a fan-favorite Disney Springs restaurant just for Annual Passholders! For select dates this month, Annual Passholders can order a new beverage off a secret menu at Jock Lindsey's Hangar Bar in Disney Springs. Available exclusively to Walt Disney World Annual Passholders from March 2, 2022, to March 30, 2022, the 1st Class Ticket is a new specialty cocktail made with Ba
Read More » -
28 February
Sheriff from Jersey Assists in Arrest While on Disney Vacation
Jim Gannon, Sheriff of Morris County, New Jersey, was in Orlando visiting The Most Magical Place On Earth with his family when the call of Duty caught up with him. According to savejersey.com, Sheriff Gannon was in Orlando International Airport (MCO) with his daughter and grandchildren when an unruly passenger was causing a disturbing scene in the United Airlines Terminal. An amateur video was sha
Read More » -
28 February
Disney Cruise Line Receives Approvals to Begin Construction on Lighthouse Point
Construction is set to begin soon on the latest project from Disney Cruise Line, a new private island destination for Guests with a special focus on environmental sustainability. While the project was announced in 2019, Disney Cruise Line had not yet begun construction due to permitting processes in the Bahamas, this week, however, the cruise line announced that approvals have been given and const
Read More » -
26 February
Annual Passholder Funds Monthly Walt Disney World Trips with Weekly Plasma Donations
How do you save for your Walt Disney World Vacations? One Disney Annual Passholder has been funding her Walt Disney World trips through weekly plasma donations. Her weekly donations support those in need of plasma transfusions and give her the extra funds to plan monthly trips to Walt Disney World. Here's how she does it. Insider.com recently shared the story of 28-year-old Pennsylvania native Liz
Read More » -
26 February
Private Photo Shoot Experience Now Available on the Star Wars: Galactic Starcruiser
Planning a voyage aboard the Star Wars: Galactic Starcruiser? This all-new immersive experience officially launches from the Walt Disney World Resort on March 1, 2022, offering Guests the chance to board the Halcyon by the Chandrila Star Line for a cruise and excursion through the galaxy and to Batuu at Star Wars: Galaxy's Edge. While on board, Guests will enjoy immersive story elements, live ente
Read More » -
26 February
8 Things You Won’t Want to Miss at Disney Springs
Visiting Disney Springs can be a great way to spend a day at the Walt Disney World Resort without using a theme park ticket. And there is more to see and do at Walt Disney World‘s shopping, dining, and entertainment complex than meets the eye at this revamped version of Downtown Disney. So what exactly should you do while you're here? We have some ideas! Shop at World of Disney The biggest s
Read More » -
26 February
Video: ‘Ice Age’ Sand Sculpture Arrives in Disney’s Animal Kingdom
You may know that Disney+ is now the home of all things Ice Age, but did you know there is a new Ice Age photo op at Disney's Animal Kingdom, too? A handmade Ice Age sand sculpture was recently created outside of Disney's Animal Kingdom allowing Guests visiting the park to marvel at the creativity and talent that went into making such an impressive work of art, and to pose for fun photos with char
Read More » -
25 February
Lizzo Reacts to Not Getting the Part of Ursula in Disney’s ‘The Little Mermaid’
Fans of Lizzo's may recall the singer's campaign on social media following the announcement of a new live-action Little Mermaid movie from Walt Disney Studios years ago, as she took to Instagram singing “Poor Unfortunate Souls” complete with Ursula's signature makeup look, white wig, and purple makeup. When roles were announced for the new film, however, the role of Ursula was given to
Read More » -
25 February
Release Date Announced for Disney’s New ‘Haunted Mansion’ Movie
The all-new live-action Disney movie inspired by the Haunted Mansion attraction at Disney Parks now has a release date! While one retelling of the Haunted Mansion story has already come to pass as a full-length movie (starring Eddie Murphy in the 2003 version of the film) Disney has previously announced that another Haunted Mansion movie would soon be in the works, with its theatrical release date
Read More »
