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Jan- 2024 -17 January
Park Guests Celebrate the End of Disney’s Most Irritating Policy
Walt Disney World in Florida has had some questionable policies in its time. In the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic, restrictions and odd rules were placed on the park, many of which remain. However, the theme park FINALLY listened to fan demand and removed one of the most irritating policies. Related: Disney World Brings Back Popular 1982 Policy Disney World All-Day Park Hopper Access Returns On Ja
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16 January
A Massive New Theme Park Is Being Built by Former Disney Imagineers
Oklahoma could soon compete with Walt Disney World as an alternative theme park vacation destination in America. The state announced the construction of a massive new resort called American Heartland, which is set to open sometime in 2026. The project looks promising, as over 20 former Disney Park builders and Imagineers are helping make it a reality. Let's discuss everything revealed about this n
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16 January
Infamous Dictator’s Secret Disneyland Trips Disclosed
Since Disneyland opened in California in 1955, Disney Parks have been the destination of many politicians and leaders, from Harry Truman and Richard Nixon to Princess Diana and even King Mohammed V of Morocco. But one story has come to light that exposed one would-be dictator made his own secret visit to one of the Disney Theme Parks. According to a report currently recirculating across the intern
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15 January
Petition Grows to Stop Disney Show About Pregnant Teen Who Falls for the Devil
Petitions have surfaced online that are working to stop Disney from making its upcoming Pauline… a German show about a pregnant teen who falls for the devil. The Walt Disney Company has historically been known for its family-friendly entertainment; the Disney brand has been built around this. However, recently, some new movies and shows associated with Disney are a little further away from t
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12 January
“I’m Not Some Criminal” – Disney Refuses to Let Select Guests Into Its Parks
As first reported in October, Walt Disney World started clamping down on third-party guest tours in its theme parks. These tour guides were met by park security when they entered the park, were given a trespass notice, and were told to leave the park. These tour guides have worked in Disney World for decades, while Disney turned a blind eye to their practices. They provide guests with a lower-cost
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12 January
Expected Disney World Attractions Closures in 2024: Here’s What You Need to Know
The following Disney World attractions will close their doors in 2024 for various amounts of time: here’s what you need to know. Closures are part and parcel of the Disney experience. All Disney guests are used to the rides closing down temporarily for refurbishments and occasionally—unfortunately—even permanently, as with Splash Mountain or The Voyage of the Little Mermaid. Related: Your Guide to
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11 January
Disney Performer Collapses on Pavement and Frightens Guests
After meeting a fur character like Goofy or Mickey Mouse in a Walt Disney World Resort or Disneyland Resort theme park, it's understandable to begin wondering about the person inside the burdensome costume. Many Disney Fanatics have done their own virtual digging to learn more about what it's like to be “friends with” (i.e., play the role of) Disney fur characters like Captain Hook or
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Dec- 2023 -29 December
Iconic EPCOT Attraction to Undergo Reimagining Soon
You may remember in September, the 2023 D23 fan event at Walt Disney World Resort in Florida dropped some major announcements. There was plenty of new information, considerable changes, and reveals involving many rides and lands across the entire Orlando theme park. Among the considerable disclosures is a dramatic reimagining of an iconic EPCOT attraction. The History of Test Track Test Track is a
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29 December
The Worst “Karens” We’ve Seen at the Disney Parks
Over the past few years, there is a term that has taken the internet by storm — Karen. The term “Karen” typically refers to a middle-aged woman who is exhibiting outrageously privileged behavior. The term really started to take off in 2020, after a woman went viral for calling the police on a black man who was birdwatching in Central Park. She was deemed the “Central Park K
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27 December
Paying Tribute to the Saddest Celebrity Deaths in 2023
2023 has seen some of the most poignant losses in the world of entertainment and Disney, and we at Disney Fanatic took a moment to honor them. Any fan can accept with due sadness when some of their favorites pass away. However, 2023 has seen some of the most tragic celebrity deaths in various mediums of entertainment, and this writer took the opportunity to pay tribute to some of the sharpest loss
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