For decades, Disney was known for its visually stunning animated movies. Since 1923, the studio has created some of the most well-known and beloved animated films of all time, like Cinderella (1950), Sleeping Beauty (1959), Aladdin (1992), The Little Mermaid (1989), Beauty and the Beast (1991), and so many more. Of the ten most successful 2D (AKA hand-drawn) movies ever, ...
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‘Disney Defenders’ Demand the Return of Reedy Creek
In February 2023, Florida Governor Ron DeSantis officially dissolved the Reedy Creek Improvement District — a district created for Disney in 1967. The Reedy Creek Improvement District allowed Walt Disney World Resort to essentially operate as its own government. Disney had its own first responders, its own electrical grid, and was responsible for its own road repairs. The dissolution of ...
Read More »‘Mighty Ducks’, Joss Ackland, Star Dead at 95
Some sad news coming out of Hollywood. Joss Ackland, the beloved British actor who appeared in The Mighty Ducks and D3: The Mighty Ducks, has died. He was 95 years old. Disney fans will recognize him as Hans, Gordon’s mentor and friend who always encouraged him. Hans stood by Gordon, even when he kept making the wrong decision. Shortly after his passing, Ackland’s ...
Read More »Disney’s Main Street Electrical Parade to Become a Drone Show!
In 1972, Disney introduced a brand-new parade to guests visiting Disneyland Park — the Main Street Electrical Parade. The Main Street Electrical Parade was inspired by Walt Disney World’s Electrical Water Pageant, which is still showing today! The Main Street Electrical Parade featured classic Disney characters who were brought to life in a dazzling array of lights. Related: Disney’s Best Parade ...
Read More »Magical Dick Van Dyke Special to Air Next Month!
In 1964, Disney released one of its most classic and iconic live-action movies of all time — Mary Poppins. The film starred Julie Andrews as Mary Poppins, a nanny with seemingly magical abilities who arrives to help the Banks family when they need it the most. While she is mainly in charge of the children, Mary Poppins shows the perpetually occupied Mr. ...
Read More »TikToker’s Packing Hack Divides Disney Fans
There is a lot that goes into planning a Walt Disney World vacation, and no one will tell you it’s simple. Between picking your travel dates, what Disney Resort hotel you will be staying at, where you will be eating, and what kind of Park tickets you want to purchase, it’s a lot. But things don’t calm down once your ...
Read More »Former ABC News Anchors Get New Gig After Affair Got Them Fired
In late 2022, two ABC News anchors found themselves making headlines instead of reporting on them. Amy Robach and TJ Holmes — co-anchors of GMA3: What You Need to Know — were discovered to be in a relationship. The problem? Everyone thought they were both married. The anchors confirmed their relationship, but said they had not started dating until they ...
Read More »Disney Reveals More on New ‘Avatar’ Attraction!
UPDATE: Hours after this article was published, an update was released with the following statement: “A Disneyland official reached out earlier today to say there was no announcement made on behalf of Disneyland Resort regarding the location of the Avatar experience. It’s unclear exactly what was said during the panel – or if someone misspoke or someone misheard.” We will ...
Read More »New $800 ‘Alice in Wonderland’ Experience Coming to Disney World!
It’s almost Thanksgiving, which means that it is almost the holiday season. That means that it is nearly time to welcome in 2024 with a fun New Year’s celebration. And there is no better place to celebrate New Year’s Eve than Walt Disney World Resort. One of the best parts of New Year’s Eve is watching fireworks go off around ...
Read More »New Show Coming to Disney’s EPCOT!
One of the most iconic parts of Walt Disney World Resort is the geodesic sphere that sits at the entrance to EPCOT — which many guests compare to a giant golf ball. The sphere is home to Spaceship Earth, a slow-moving attraction that takes guests through the history of language and communication, starting with the cavemen. The attraction is narrated ...
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