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Disney Abruptly Ends Popular Experience, Officially Shut Down

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Even those who aren’t passionate fans of Star Wars can’t help but marvel at the impressive nature of Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge at Disneyland Park and across the country at Disney’s Hollywood Studios. Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge, which opened in 2019, is home to two major attractions in Star Wars: Rise of the Resistance and Millennium Falcon: Smuggler’s Run. The ...

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Disney World Skyliner to Close Soon: Here’s What to Know

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One of the reasons why fans love staying on property at Walt Disney World Resort is because of the incredible transportation opportunities available for guests, such as the Monorail, bus, and boat transportation, and, of course, the ever-so-popular Disney Skyliner. The Disney Skyliner is an incredible transportation system that enhances the magical experience of visiting the Walt Disney World Resort. ...

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Fellow Guest Shares More Insight Into Disney Park Streaker

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A few months ago, we at Disney Fanatic reported on a streaker who ran around “it’s a small world” in Disneyland in the nude. At the time, not much was known about the circumstances surrounding the man’s mental state and history, but now, a little more light has been shed on the situation by a guest who was present at ...

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Live-Action ‘Bambi’ Movie Takes New Controversial Approach, Mocks Disney

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As we have seen popular Disney characters begin to enter the public domain over the past few years, creators, and specifically production companies, have began to take the classic, lovable characters that we have associated with childhood and innocence our entire life, flipping those memories around, creating alternate, gruesome, horror versions of those same characters. In 2022, for example, Winnie ...

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What is the Deal with Disneyland Oklahoma?

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A viral screenshot has many questioning the legitimacy of a vanished mystery Disney Park in the state of Oklahoma. But what is the truth behind this picture? There have been many rumors that have made their way across the Disney fandom over the years. Most famously, there was the rumor of Cinderella Castle being removed, Disney’s Animal Kingdom theme park ...

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The Decade That Changed Walt Disney World…Forever

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The late 1980s through the 1990s was revolutionary for The Walt Disney Company. This period ushered in the former CEO Michael Eisner, who, together with Frank Wells, changed the entire company. This time is often called the Disney Decade and the Disney Renaissance. But what exactly was the Disney Decade? Let’s dig in! The Disney Decade (Overview) Many describe the ...

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‘Bluey’ Backlash – Leaked Episode Sparks Debate

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Bluey has a very loyal and dedicated fan base. In fact, it is one of the most popular shows on Disney+. The series follows Bluey, her sister Bingo, and their parents as they live everyday life as a family of blue heelers. But some Bluey leaks may have recently come out. Bluey on Disney+ The animated show debuted in 2018 ...

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One Unexpected Country Has Its Own Disney Castle

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Walt Disney is undoubtedly an American hero, but are you aware of the incredible connection he had to Ireland? Let’s dive into it! Walt Disney was a creative genius, innovator, and one of the most respected entrepreneurs in American history. But there’s a little-known aspect to his familial history that would interest our beloved Disney Fanatics, and that is his ...

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Disney Loses Mickey Mouse: Beloved Character to Now Star in Two Horror Films

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January 1 saw Disney losing the copyright to the original “Steamboat Willie” Mickey Mouse—and now the character is onto new, decidedly “un-Disney” adventures. The fact that Disney lost the original Steamboat Willie copyright after 95 years of Mickey Mouse this year is all fans can talk about at the moment. The event is extraordinary. The Mickey Mouse cartoon is the foundation ...

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Universal Wins 2023 (Unfortunately for Disney)

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Disney has officially been dethroned as the global box office leader, an achievement it has earned every year since 2015. Universal has officially beaten out the Mouse House. One of the things that the Walt Disney Company has been known for over the last few decades is being a trendsetter and innovator when it comes to entertainment. While it’s certainly ...

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