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Rival Theme Park Giant Sells All Assets to Investment Firm in Secret Deal

Santa Monica Pier Brutemas Sold

On Thursday, a Disneyland competitor announced its plans to sell to an investment firm that will infuse millions into the park’s food offerings, entertainment, attractions, and general operations. Santa Monica Amusements LLC, the company that operates Pacific Park on Santa Monica Pier in California has announced the sale of Pacific Park to an investment firm, SC Holdings. The firm plans ...

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7 Secrets Disney Doesn’t Want You to Know About Pirates of the Caribbean

Pirates of the Caribbean entrance at MK and Minnie Mouse

Pirates of the Caribbean is your quintessential Disney attraction. It’s in both Walt Disney World’s Magic Kingdom Park and Disneyland Park; it has touches of Walt Disney himself, it’s full of intricate details and cutting-edge audio-animatronics, and it has an original song that earworms itself into the minds of everyone who rides it. Related:TRIVIA: How Well Do You Know the ...

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Tragic Loss: ‘General Hospital’ Star Found Dead at 64

Disney Star

The body of a former General Hospital star was found in an open field behind a business in San Jacinto, California, according to the Riverside County Sheriff’s Department. Robyn Bernard starred in 145 episodes of the ABC soap opera from 1984 to 1990. She played Terry Brock, the daughter of David Groh’s D.L. Brock, during her run on the daytime drama. Remembering ...

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Beloved ‘Star Wars’ Actor Passes Away at 85

Michael Culver Died

In some sad news today, we are reporting on the demise of British actor and anti-war activist Michael Culver, well-known for an iconic interaction with Darth Vader in Star Wars.  While we at Disney Fanatic focus on reporting on the magical happenings at the Disney Parks, occasionally, we have some sad news to cover. This story honors the passing, and ...

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Beloved Disney Resort Experience Still Closed, Fans Await Return

Disney Resort Closed

If there is one thing fans should know about Disney, it is that the theme parks and resorts are constantly in a state of evolution. Since the beginning, Disney has always been known for introducing new and exciting attractions and offerings to their destinations. However, it isn’t just the new offerings that cause construction for Disney. Renovations and repairs are ...

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Universal Orlando Ride Faces Imminent Closure, Park Officials Hint

Universal Orlando Ride

A beloved attraction at Universal Orlando Resort is “on its way out,” and nearing a permanent closure after a decade in the theme park. There’s no doubt that Universal Orlando Resort– home to Universal Studios Florida, Universal’s Islands of Adventure, and Universal’s Volcano Bay Water Park– has some major plans in the works for the future, particularly with one land ...

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DeSantis’ Board in Turmoil Amid Mounting Disney Lawsuits

DeSantis Lawsuit Mickey

The board of supervisors appointed by Governor Ron DeSantis to oversee Walt Disney World seems to be falling apart in real-time as yet another of its members abruptly resigns. Central Florida Tourism Oversight District: Origins The Central Florida Tourism Oversight District (CFTOD) board of supervisors was installed by Governor DeSantis after he dissolved the Reedy Creek Improvement District, the special ...

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Controversial Disney Statement Sparks Debate: Should It Lead to Cancelation?

Unpopular Disney Opinions

Fans recently discussed their most “cancellable” and the hottest Disney takes they could think of, sharing and debating them online. Cancel culture has reared its (arguably ugly) head on more than one count when it comes to celebrities and online culture. The internet has not always been kind to some, choosing to “cancel” them over miscommunications and flippant (often innocent) ...

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