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7 Mind-Blowing Disney Urban Legends

Sara Franks-Allen — Fri, 17 May 2013 16:14:21 +0000

A company like Disney, which has been around for ages and maintains a family-friendly image, is bound to be the subject of some strange stories. But are any of them true? Is Walt Disney's body lying frozen beneath the Pirates of the Caribbean ride, waiting to be revived? Was Donald Duck really banned in Finland because he doesn't wear pants? Did Disney really make a cartoon to teach girls about their time of the month? TheFW has the real story on these and more of the most popular Disney urban legends

Rich Parents Are Using Handicapped Tour Guides to Avoid Lines at Disney World

Jeremy Taylor — Wed, 15 May 2013 19:00:58 +0000

The lines at Disney Land can be pretty brutal, especially during school holidays. But it turns out if you have enough cash you can assure your child will jump right on Splash Mountain, no matter what time of the year. According to the New York Post, wealthy Manhattanites are hiring handicapped tour guides when they [...]

Disney Meets 'Gatsby' in 'The Great Catsby' Trailer

Emerald Catron — Mon, 13 May 2013 19:14:38 +0000

Why watch ‘The Great Gatsby’ when you could watch ‘The Great Catsby’??? Â We had that same thought, bu Guyism went one step farther and created this mashup using the trailer’s audio and clips from ‘The Aristocats’ to make ‘The Great Catsby.’ At least, we’re pretty sure it’s a mashup. To be quite honest, it’s been [...]

Disney Characters as College Students

Emerald Catron — Mon, 06 May 2013 18:34:10 +0000

Inspired by the movie 'Monsters University,' DeviantArt user Hyung86 decided to portray classic Disney characters as though they were modern day college students. We think these are pretty great. If you'd like to check out more, this is the page where you can find modern depictions of Aladdin, Pocahontas, Ariel and more.

10 Life Lessons We Learned From Disney Princesses

Hannah Gutenplan — Fri, 26 Apr 2013 19:16:00 +0000

We're sure you hold a special place in your heart for those classic Disney movies from your childhood. Little girls especially experience their first stories of love and magic through the many Disney fairy tales. With dreams of growing up to be princesses themselves, these now big girls may be a little disturbed to find out what they were really learning while watching the seemingly innocent movies. Let's just say these Disney life lessons are not the most realistic...

9 'Honest' Disney Movies

Christine Gritmon — Fri, 12 Apr 2013 20:12:35 +0000

Ah, Disney â€“ an essential component of childhood. However, beneath the saccharine surfaces of these fluffy romances lies some truly disturbing content. Check out our “honest” takes on what Disney movies were really showing us in our youth. ‘Beauty and the Beast’ ‘Cars’ ‘The Lion King’ ‘The Hunchback of Notre Dame’ ’101 Dalmatians’ ‘The Princess [...]

Legendary Mouseketeer Annette Funicello Dead at 70 [VIDEOS]

Ryan Anderson — Mon, 08 Apr 2013 17:47:00 +0000

Actress, singer and former Mouseketeer Annette Funicello has passed away at the age of 70 from complications stemming from her battle with multiple sclerosis. Funicello first entered households in the mid-1950s as a 12-year-old Mouseketeer, and later parlayed her fame onto the big screen, starring in a string of ’60s movies with Frankie Avalon like [...]

See the Voice Cast of Disney's 'The Lion King' Then and Now

Sara Franks-Allen — Wed, 03 Apr 2013 10:55:12 +0000

After ‘The Little Mermaid,’Â ‘Beauty and the Beast,’Â and ‘Aladdin,’Â Disney animation was on a roll. Â Still, almost no one predicted the titanic box office success of ‘The Lion King,’ a monster hit that remains one of the highest grossing animated films of all time. The film’s star-studded cast cemented the growing trend of casting big name actors [...]

Disney's 'Bears' Trailer Is Un-bear-ably Cute

Britt Hayes — Wed, 03 Apr 2013 10:48:41 +0000

Disneynature is releasing yet another animal documentary, this time about the world of bears and not surprisingly called ‘Bears.’ And, of course, these bears are really adorable (when they aren’t trying to maul your face). Watch the ‘Bears’ trailer below and get your daily dose of “AWWWW!” From Disneynature, the Disney arm that brought us [...]

Find Out What Happens to Disney Princesses After 'Happily Ever After'

Emerald Catron — Thu, 14 Mar 2013 10:07:07 +0000

If you want to like Disney movies, but hate the fact that those lucky jerks get to live “happily ever after” while the rest of us slog away in anonymous misery, watch this video! According to this one-man a cappella group, their happiness, too, is fleeting. And then terrible, terrible things happen … to all [...]

The Top 10 Creepiest Disney Villains

Amanda Ferris — Wed, 20 Feb 2013 13:05:14 +0000

While most Disney villainsÂ were bumbling idiots, there were a few who weren’t. These black-hearted rogues sent chills down our spines as we watched our favorite animated movies over and over again. Read on to find out why these characters were the creme de la creme of the Disney villain world! 1 Claude Frollo 'The [...]

10 Disney Easter Eggs You May Have Missed

Sara Franks-Allen — Thu, 14 Feb 2013 20:59:22 +0000

Making an animated film is a long and sometimes tedious process. So it’s no wonder that the artists who make these movies slip little in-jokes into their work to amuse themselves and sharp-eyed viewers. Here are ten of the best Disney cameos, references and other in-jokes. (None of them are filthy. You’ll have to look [...]

See the Faces Behind Disney's Greatest Villains

Kristy Puchko — Thu, 31 Jan 2013 16:29:56 +0000

As children we were all terrified by Disney's villains. Their evil cackles rattled our still-developing brains, and haunted our nightmares along with their songs, which gleefully reveled in their bad intentions and malevolent plots. Yet looking back, these vicious villains are a beloved part of our childhood, from their cruelly pointed toes to their audacious hairdos.

'Paperman': Watch Disney's Beautiful Short Film From 'Wreck-It Ralph'

Britt Hayes — Thu, 31 Jan 2013 11:15:16 +0000

Disney’s animated short ‘Paperman’ is nominated for an Oscar, and if you missed it when it played before ‘Wreck-It Ralph‘ last year, you can watch it here in full. Directed by first-timer John Kahrs, ‘Paperman’ seamlessly blends computer animation with traditional hand-drawn animation in classic black and white. The short tells the story of a [...]

'Oz: The Great and Powerful' 2013 Super Bowl Trailer: Here's a Sneak Peek!

Nick Romano — Mon, 28 Jan 2013 17:34:15 +0000

While footballers are gearing up for the 2013 Super Bowl, airing this Sunday, February 3, the rest of us are more amped for the many commercials and movie trailers hitting during the big game. A new 'Oz: The Great and Powerful' 2013 Super Bowl trailer is just one of the many features we can prepare for, but now Disney has released a sneak preview of the upcoming TV spot.

See the Voices Behind Disney Princesses Then and Now

Kristy Puchko — Thu, 17 Jan 2013 21:16:31 +0000

Not only are Disney princesses icons recognized the world over, but also these fierce and flashy heroines have been role models to countless little girls over the past 70-plus years. They are brave, beautiful, and can belt a song that will send audiences home happy and humming. But who are the women behind these sparkling songs and pretty princesses? Let's meet the faces behind the voices.

12 Lost Disney Characters You've Probably Never Heard Of

Sara Franks-Allen — Wed, 09 Jan 2013 20:23:56 +0000

A Disney animated feature goes through several edits and re-writes before it ever makes it to the big screen. Sometimes for the better — without cuts, we would’ve seen a comical turkey voiced by John Candy in ‘Pocahontas.’ Here are 10 Disney characters who join Redfeather in the league of those who didn’t quite make [...]

10 Kids Who Just Found Out They're Going to Disney World

Cameron Simcik — Tue, 04 Dec 2012 14:58:39 +0000

Disney World is the greatest place on earth. There's tons of awesome rides, even more awesome Disney characters walking around and enough sugary treats to seriously damage our health. But who cares! There's something about the magical park that makes adults act like kids and kids go wild with excitement, and the latter is particularly true.

I Am So Excited About the 'Boy Meets World' Reboot

Lori Crofford — Tue, 27 Nov 2012 17:40:57 +0000

One of my favorite shows growing up was “Boy Meets World“. I watched that through my teenage years into adulthood. I feel in love with Cory and Topanga. I wanted Shawn to be my boyfriend. Eric, was Eric but he is the character that made the show funny. Who could forget Mr. Feeny. Mr. Feeny [...]

Man Tries to Sneak Into Epcot Center by Impersonating Federal Agent

Jeremy Taylor — Mon, 12 Nov 2012 13:50:07 +0000

Seventy-four year oldÂ Emerito Pujol wanted to to explore Disney’s Epcot Center, but he didn’t want to pay the hefty $99.79 admission fee. So heÂ devised what he surely thought was an innovative plan to get inside the theme park’s gates for free. At the turnstile, the Miami man flashed a badge declaring he was an “honoraryÂ member” [...]