The Magical Creatures Encounter has permanently closed in Universal Studios Japan, as many fans will be unhappy to learn. While more often than not, we at Disney Fanatic cover all Disney Parks-related news and happenings—occasionally, we do dip our toes into coverage of Disney’s competitors. Today, we’re talking about Universal. Universal is one of the most well-known companies and brands ...

UPDATE: An earlier version of this erroneously listed CS/SB 76: State Park Campsite Reservations as a law that would affect the Disney Campgrounds as well; however, since these are private campgrounds, the law will not affect them.  Florida Governor Ron DeSantis has signed some new laws into existence beginning January 1, 2024, that will affect Disney World guests. While going ...

Clearly, people have been waiting for this moment for a while. They have been preparing for Mickey Mouse to enter the public domain so they can do whatever they choose with the beloved symbol of the Walt Disney Company without fear of repercussions. And that was probably the draw of all this: the ability to take a classic American icon ...

Disney World is known as “The Most Magical Place on Earth”; however, some Disney World guests feel otherwise. Disney World is a popular theme park where families, friends, and others get together to make memories that will last a lifetime. Disney World is home to four theme parks: Magic Kingdom, EPCOT, Disney’s Hollywood Studios, and Disney’s Animal Kingdom. Each Disney ...

Japan has had a rough start to the year, after experiencing a 7.6 magnitude earthquake just yesterday, today, a plane carrying nearly 400 passengers burst into flames after arriving at the Tokyo Haneda airport, which is the main airport that those who are flying into Japan to visit Tokyo Disney Resort would use. The plane crashed into another aircraft involved ...

It’s a weird time for The Walt Disney Company as Mickey Mouse, the animated rodent that started it all, finds himself free for use in the public domain. STRONG LANGUAGE WARNING Mickey, being arguably the most iconic character of all time, has been an overtly protected brand for Disney. However, as of January 1, 2024, the highly recognizable character has ...

Disney Cruise Line ship, the Disney Fantasy, picked up Cuban migrants just north of Havana, Cuba on the 31st of December. Whether you choose to go to a Disney park like the Walt Disney World Resort or you choose to enjoy Disney in a different way, there’s always a lot to love about the Disney experience. But sometimes, things can ...

The week between Christmas and New Year’s is one of the busiest times of the year to visit Walt Disney World Resort. And this year was no exception. Many guests found themselves waiting in lines that were more than three hours — even up to five hours — long. Disney Genie+ reached an all-time high of nearly $40 per guest ...

The latest merchandise from Disney has fans up in arms once again, with some even going so far as to call it an “eyesore.” Enjoying the Disney experience is one of the best feelings in the world for any Disney Fanatic—all of us can agree with that. Whether that’s through going to a Disney Park like the Walt Disney World ...

Nature is finally healing, although any guest currently dealing with the crowds at Walt Disney World might have a few choice words on the matter. According to information shared by Thrill Data, an online website that tracks wait time and crowd levels at theme parks around the world, Friday, December 29, 2023, was the busiest day at Walt Disney World ...