Customers were incredibly frustrated with South African provider DStv for charging them for a Disney+ subscription they did not opt for. Oftentimes, the Walt Disney Company has come under fire for its costs and pricing when it comes to its theme parks and any Disney streaming service like Disney+, Hulu, or ESPN. However, a recent story from South Africa has ...
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Car Derails on Iconic Disney Attraction
On July 17, 1955, Walt Disney changed the theme park industry with the opening of Disneyland in Anaheim, California. Since then, Disney has expanded exponentially and now has theme parks in Orlando, Shanghai, Tokyo, Paris, and Hong Kong. However, that original Disney magic can only be found at Disneyland Park. Related: Disney Theme Parks Chairman Josh D’Amaro Reveals Possibility of ...
Read More »Disney Announces Free Dining Plans for Disney+ Subscribers!
Disney World has announced an exciting new offer for Disney+ subscribers–free Disney Dining plans! The Disney Dining plan returns to the Walt Disney World Resort on January 9, and the only thing that’s better than the Disney Dining plan is a FREE Disney Dining plan! But it’s not just wishful thinking, as Disney has just announced a brand-new offer for ...
Read More »“Misandrist, Lunatic” Director of Upcoming Movie Series SLAMMED
An outlet slammed the director of an upcoming Star Wars movie for being a “misandrist” and “lunatic” after the former’s recent comments. Disney has come under fire for many of its decisions in the recent past. But now, they’re being criticized for a movie and series whose script hasn’t even been penned yet. When a recent snippet of an interview ...
Read More »Disney Flees Florida For Greener Pastures In Neighboring State
In 1989, when Disney’s Hollywood Studios opened as Disney-MGM Studios, the concept was creating a working movie, television, and animation studio. Disney would make it the “Hollywood of the East.” Disney would film dozens of television shows and movies there, including the reboot of The Mickey Mouse Club with all the stars you remember. However, Disney Studios quickly realized that it ...
Read More »Universal Theme Park Attraction Permanently Closed
The Magical Creatures Encounter has permanently closed in Universal Studios Japan, as many fans will be unhappy to learn. While more often than not, we at Disney Fanatic cover all Disney Parks-related news and happenings—occasionally, we do dip our toes into coverage of Disney’s competitors. Today, we’re talking about Universal. Universal is one of the most well-known companies and brands ...
Read More »Disney Legend (and ‘Mary Poppins’ Star) Passes Away
The original Mary Poppins (1964) movie is an iconic film that influenced a generation of early Disney fans. The musical movie followed a magical nanny, played by Julie Andrews and the Banks family. Throughout the movie, she brings the family of four together, along with the help of Bert, played by Dick Van Dyke. Related: Paying Tribute to the Saddest Celebrity ...
Read More »‘He Went Through Hell Over This,’ Son Reacts After Mother’s Remains Found Outside Disney World
On New Year’s Eve, the Lemire Family got news they hadn’t expected. The volunteer dive group, Sunshine State Sonar, found Sandra Lemire’s red minivan in a retention pond near the Walt Disney World Resort entrance on World Drive. Sandra Lemire’s remains were inside the van, wrapping up an 11-plus-year mystery. #FPVideo: 12 years after Sandra Lemire and her car vanished, ...
Read More »Sexual Assault Lawsuit: Disney Sued for Alleged Cover Up
A complaint filed in Los Angeles Superior Court by a plaintiff only identified as Jane Doe states that Disney concealed a former executive’s sexual misconduct. It seems the Mouse House just can’t catch a break. The Walt Disney Company is embroiled in yet another lawsuit relating to sexual assault. Just recently, we reported on further developments in the lawsuit leveled ...
Read More »The Figment Popcorn Bucket is Back!
One of the most famous Disney popcorn buckets is the Figment popcorn bucket, which led to waiting times of 7 hours. Could it happen again? Maybe… Festival of Arts Popcorn Bucket The 2024 Festival of the Arts is prepping to debut at EPCOT. Along with that comes a new collectible Disney popcorn bucket. Related: Ron DeSantis Tied to New Disney Popcorn ...
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