With many questioning the resurgence of Y2K fashion styles, such as the controversial “dresses with jeans” trend, the costume designer who defined the look for the Disney Channel in the early 2000s finally addresses where it came from. Recently, early 2000s era, or Y2K, clothing styles have become all the rage with teens and young adults alike on platforms such ...
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Disney Confirms Removal of Tinker Bell from New Fireworks Show
A new announcement from Disney Parks addresses fans’ concerns over the removal of the iconic Tinker Bell performer in its latest fireworks show. Wondrous Journeys, the new nighttime spectacular coming to the Disneyland Resort to celebrate the Walt Disney Company’s 100th anniversary. In addition to other entertainment such as the Magic Happens Parade and World of Color — One at ...
Read More »Disney Animation Shares Exclusive Art for 85th Anniversary of ‘Snow White’
In honor of the 85th anniversary of Walt Disney Animation Studios’ Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs, Disney gives fans a peek at some exclusive art used in the film’s visual development! The 1937 film brought the fairytale story of Snow White, a humble princess targeted for her beauty by her wicked stepmother, to life on the big screen. What’s ...
Read More »Disney Wish Documentary Premieres On Christmas Eve
A new documentary on the making of the Disney Wish, of the Disney Cruise Line (DLC), will premiere this Christmas Eve. Of course, the Disney Wish is the newest cruise ship within the Disney Cruise fleet, only setting sail this summer. Disney describes the Wish as a place where “where fantastical worlds and beloved stories from Disney, Marvel, Star Wars ...
Read More »Every Single “First Gay Character” In a Disney Film
While the Walt Disney Animation Studios have included an LGBTQ+ character within a production around 17 times, many are relegated to the “first gay character” in a Disney film. Over the years, across Walt Disney Animation Studios, Disney Television Animation, Disney Channel, and Disney+, more creators have taken the necessary steps to introduce a broader range of representation. However, for ...
Read More »Princess Anastasia Finally Makes Walt Disney World Appearance
Three years after Disney’s Acquisition of Fox Studios, the Russian princess, Anastasia, has finally joined the rest of the Disney Princess lineup at none other than Walt Disney World. In 1997, Fox Animation (now 20th Century Studios) released its very own princess movie, Anastasia. Rivaling the hand-drawn blockbuster hits of the Disney Renaissance such as Aladdin (1992), Pocahontas (1995), and ...
Read More »Guest Sues Disney After Breaking Leg On Seven Dwarfs Mine Train
During a special visit to the “Most Magical Place on Earth,” a young Guest, unfortunately, broke his leg after a Walt Disney World attraction, the Seven Dwarfs Mine Train, malfunctioned while passengers were riding it. For most children, a visit to the Magic Kingdom would be a dream come true. What’s more, this magical vacation held a special significance for ...
Read More »Disney Film Favorites Return to AMC Theaters in 7 Hour Movie Marathon
If you love blockbuster animation, you’ll want to hit AMC theaters on New Year’s Day for select showings of some of the greatest Disney films in a back-to-back movie marathon spanning almost seven hours! Despite the popularity of at-home streaming services like Disney+, for many fans, there’s nothing like being able to experience a movie on a theater’s big screen. ...
Read More »Once Again, Disney World Will Contest Its Property Tax Assessments
For the second time in 2022, the Walt Disney Company has filed a lawsuit against the Orange County property appraiser to appeal property tax assessments on the grounds of inaccurate methodology. For this year alone, the taxes owed on Magic Kingdom Park, valued at $467 million, were just $12.8 million. Similarly, Disney’s Animal Kingdom Park, Disney’s Hollywood Studios, and EPCOT ...
Read More »Here’s How to Visit Each Childhood Home of Walt Disney
Did you know that you can visit each childhood home where Walt Disney spent his early years? While Marceline, Missouri receives a lot of fame for inspiring Main Street, U.S.A. at Disney Parks, it’s not the only town where a young Walt Disney grew up. Before he made his start in Southern California during the 1920s, Walt lived in many ...
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