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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

Disney Glams Up Merida from 'Brave,' Fans Freak Out

Emerald Catron — Thu, 16 May 2013 20:52:33 +0000

Merida, the heroine from ‘Brave,’ was officially proclaimed the 11th Disney Princess. But instead of celebrating, people got angry. Fans were happy to see Merida being recognized as an official Disney princess because of her independent nature and un-Disney princess looks. Or they would have been, if Disney hadn’t redesigned Merida and taken those things [...]

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

Jeremy Taylor — Wed, 15 May 2013 15:46:58 +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’??? 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 [...]

12 Mother's Day Cards From Disney Characters

Christine Gritmon — Fri, 10 May 2013 19:30:18 +0000

We hope you didn’t forget that this Sunday is Mother’s Day. If you did — here’s a friendly reminder. It’s not too late to order flowers, but if you’re strapped for cash you could always just write a heartfelt note. And maybe include one plot-related pun from a Disney movie. Here are some Mother’s Day [...]

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 – 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 [...]

How 'Game of Thrones' Would Look as a Disney Movie

Emerald Catron — Wed, 10 Apr 2013 16:02:25 +0000

If you’d like a new Disney Princess sooner rather than later, here’s Daenerys Targaryen from ‘Game of Thrones‘ in the role. It’s perfect if you want to like ‘Game of Thrones,’ but can’t stand all the sex, violence and not singing. The video features Evelina Barry as Daenerys and Peter Hollens as Jorah Mormont, although [...]

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

Sara Franks-Allen — Tue, 02 Apr 2013 16:55:12 +0000

After ‘The Little Mermaid,’ ‘Beauty and the Beast,’ and ‘Aladdin,’ Disney animation was on a roll. 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 [...]

See the Real Life Models for Your Favorite Disney Characters

Sara Franks-Allen — Mon, 25 Mar 2013 14:30:35 +0000

The look, movements and personalities of the Disney characters come from many different sources. For some characters, actors and models are brought in to act out scenes from the film. These performances are filmed and given to the animators to study and drawn inspiration from. Here are some of the unsung talents who modeled for [...]

Disney Princesses Replace Starlets in Disturbing 'Spring Breakers' Sequel

Emerald Catron — Thu, 21 Mar 2013 21:15:50 +0000

NSFW! NSFW!!!!! If you’ve heard anything about Harmony Korine’s new movie ‘Spring Breakers,’ you could probably guess that a spoof of it is not going to be safe for work. The actual movie stars former Disney actresses Selena Gomez and Vanessa Hudgens as gun-crazed, binge-drinking spring breakers. The trailer for the sequel (made by College Humor) [...]

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

Emerald Catron — Wed, 13 Mar 2013 17:07:07 +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 [...]

10 Lost Disney Movies You've Probably Never Seen

Sara Franks-Allen — Mon, 25 Feb 2013 17:53:11 +0000

Making movies isn’t easy. Every studio in Hollywood has piles of films that never made it to theaters. Disney is no exception. Here are 10 films that the House of Mouse started on, but never finished. 1 'Chanticleer' Animation Archive Disney made numerous attempts to turn the French play about a rooster [...]

10 Ridiculously Regrettable Disney Tattoos

Cameron Simcik — Wed, 20 Feb 2013 18:01:14 +0000

Since tattoos are permanent and all, it’s pretty important to choose a design you’ll want to have for the rest of your life. The thing is, sometimes people don’t exactly think about the whole ‘forever’ part of inking, and that’s where hilarity comes prancing in. We’ve discovered there are loads of people who have decided [...]

The Top 10 Creepiest Disney Villains

Amanda Ferris — Tue, 19 Feb 2013 20:05:14 +0000

While most Disney villains 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.

Watch This Ridiculous 3D 'Lion King' Remake

Emerald Catron — Mon, 28 Jan 2013 15:13:50 +0000

Oh man, this guy pretty much nailed it. The fact that this homemade 3D video of Mufasa’s death scene in ‘The Lion King’ exists makes us glad to be alive for once. Probably what’s actually funny about this is that the person who made it thought it was fit to be shared with the world. [...]

10 Traumatic Disney Moments (Besides Bambi's Mom Dying)

Sara Franks-Allen — Fri, 25 Jan 2013 20:09:07 +0000

Disney has long been synonymous with G-rated fun and family entertainment. But lurking in between the cheerful songs and happy endings are some of the scariest scenes ever to terrify young audiences. We’ve all remember Simba’s dad and Bambi’s mom shuffling off this mortal coil to the great cartoon beyond, but they’re not the only [...]

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 [...]

Unemployed Couple Visits Disneyland Every Day for a Year

Donald Deane — Fri, 04 Jan 2013 16:00:30 +0000

While the rest of the unemployed masses dutifully send out resumes, a California couple decided on a different strategy instead and went to Disneyland every day for a year. And what did they get for this achievement? A free night in the Dream Suite, a luxury apartment located in the park's New Orleans Square. Um, congratulations?

10 Disturbing Classic Disney Cartoons

Matthew Roulette — Tue, 18 Dec 2012 20:20:55 +0000

Disney is a favorite of ours, almost like a family. And as a family, you have to deal with all your relatives -- the good, the bad and the strange. Never forget that Uncle Walt was a product of his time, and as such, his cartoons contained some material that would shock our politically correct 21st century sensibilities.

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.

'Hunger Games' Meets 'Mulan' In 'Honor District 12′

Amanda Ferris — Mon, 03 Dec 2012 17:05:14 +0000

Disney is known for their catchy songs, and any Disney fan worth their salt will instantly recognize the first few lines of 'Honor to Us All' from 'Mulan.' Now, Not Literally Productions has taken this classic song and mixed it up with 'The Hunger Games.'

Watch Alicia Keys Sing the 'Gummi Bears' Theme

Tom Blunt — Fri, 23 Nov 2012 21:15:58 +0000

When Alicia Keys sat down at the piano on ‘Late Night With Jimmy Fallon’ the other night, no one in the studio or at home could have imagined what was about to happen… Instead of a hit like ‘Empire State of Mind’ or a track from her new album, ‘Girl On Fire,’ Keys began to [...]

Mitt Romney Loses Presidency, Goes to Disneyland

Emerald Catron — Wed, 21 Nov 2012 21:55:28 +0000

Mitt Romney went to Disneyland. Good for him. Think of how sad he looked while filling up his gas tank. We think this is a well-earned trip. Here are some pictures of him wandering around with common folk, and tweets from people excited to see him

Princess Leia Meets 'Beauty and the Beast'

Amanda Ferris — Fri, 16 Nov 2012 20:16:48 +0000

As the opening song from ‘Beauty and the Beast,’ ‘Bonjour’ is instantly recognizable. In a funny tribute to the fact that Disney now owns LucasFilms and thus ‘Star Wars,’ Comedivas created a giggle-worthy parody video of one of our favorite Disney songs. Sung by Princess Leia and featuring cameos by Luke Skywalker, Ariel, Jasmine, C-3P0, [...]

Man Tries to Sneak Into Epcot Center by Impersonating Federal Agent

Jeremy Taylor — Sun, 11 Nov 2012 22:50:07 +0000

Seventy-four year old Emerito Pujol wanted to to explore Disney’s Epcot Center, but he didn’t want to pay the hefty $99.79 admission fee. So he 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 “honorary member” [...]