Outside the Disney Bubble
Disney Fanatic shares news and experiences that unfold outside of the Disney bubble, including news of Disney’s competitors and beyond.
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Jan- 2024 -28 January
‘Crime Runs Wild,’ San Francisco Store That Inspired ‘Toy Story’ Closing Over Violence in the Streets
We all have an iconic toy store from our childhood. For some of us, it was Toys R Us, and for others, it was the independent toy store down the road. But either way, when you walked into that store, there was a sense of wonder and happiness that we've been trying to recapture ever since. Related: Why Would You Do That to ‘Toy Story?' That store was Jeffrey's Toys on Kearney Street for those
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28 January
Disney Star (And Millionaire) Begs for Donations to Fund Upcoming Trip
GoFundMe is a crowd-funding platform that has been around for almost 15 years. It's often used by struggling individuals who need to raise money for special circumstances. Related: New Video of Violent Disney Fight Surfaces on Social Media GoFundMe Oftentimes, people are trying to raise money for unaffordable goods or services such as medical bills or a college education. However, people have also
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27 January
Universal Studios Changes Concert Lineup After Elle King/Dolly Parton Controversy
The famous singer, entrepreneur, movie star, and American Legend Dolly Parton celebrated her 78th birthday last week. Related: New Video of Violent Disney Fight Surfaces on Social Media Her official birthdate was January 19, a tribute to the singer was performed at The Grand Ole Opry. Related: Disney Channel Alum Airs Dirty Laundry…Ignites Potential Lawsuit The Dolly Parton Tribute Incident
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27 January
Disney Rival Building Its Own Space Mountain and Tomorrowland
Tomorrowland is arguably one of the most iconic areas of a Disney castle park (perhaps second to Fantasyland). It is also one of the largest themed areas of both Disneyland Park and Magic Kingdom Park. Related: Pirates of the Caribbean Theme Park Coming in 2025 Although the attractions vary between the Walt Disney World Resort and Disneyland Resort versions, they all contain Space Mountain, the As
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26 January
Two Years Later, Some Believe ‘Full House’ Star Bob Saget Predicted His Own Death
We can remember when breaking news hit on the evening of January 9, 2022, as Bob Saget, the “Full House” and “America's Funniest Home Videos” star and popular comedian, died at age 65. Bob Saget's Death Two years ago, the terrible news had all of us in shock, as it was confirmed when @OrangeCoSheriff took to Twitter around 7:45 p.m. on January 9, 2022, to report: “Ear
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26 January
Pirates of the Caribbean Theme Park Coming in 2025
Pirates of the Caribbean is one of The Walt Disney Company's largest and most popular franchises. In a time when Star Wars and Marvel movies seem to have cooled off, Pirates of the Caribbean still appears to have a significant fan base. Related: New Video of Violent Disney Fight Surfaces on Social Media Pirates of the Caribbean Theme Park…in the Caribbean The Disney movie was filmed in Walli
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23 January
You Can Now Explore Walt E. Disney’s Home
The project has been years in the making…the Restoration of Walt E. Disney's childhood home. Located in Chicago, Illinois, sits the home on Tripp Avenue where Walt E. Disney was born and lived for the first four years of his life. Related: City Permits Show Big Changes Coming to TWO U.S. Disney Parks Walt E. Disney's Childhood Home The home was designed by Walt's mother and built by Walt's f
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22 January
Here are Four Attraction Closures You Need to Know About
Universal Orlando Resort has confirmed that four of its popular attractions will be closed for some period of time in 2024. Here's what you need to know. Any theme park fan is well aware that closures are a part and parcel of a park experience. Whether it's temporary or permanent (even with Disney attractions like Splash Mountain), rides often have to close for maintenance and refurbishment. Howev
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21 January
How the Feud With Disney Helped Sink DeSantis’ Presidential Hopes
On Sunday, just two days before the New Hampshire primary, Florida Governor Ron DeSantis announced that he would suspend his presidential campaign and endorse former President Donald Trump for the Republican nomination. It was a dramatic turn for Governor DeSantis, who just 14 months ago secured a resounding re-election and appeared to be the prohibitive nominee. BREAKING: Florida Governor Ron DeS
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19 January
Dolly Parton Gives Fans a Birthday Gift After Singer Fails to Get Her Canceled
Since Betty White died in 2021, we have very few “National Treasures” left. You know, those people who are universally beloved and even the worst internet troll can find something at least decent to say about them. There is, of course, Tom Hanks. Americans see the Toy Story (1995) and two-time Academy Award winner as one of the few good human beings left in the world. His reputation of
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