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Truth or Fiction?→ Is Disney Releasing a Sequel to Bette Midler’s ‘Hocus Pocus’?
A fan-made illustration that spread around Facebook in January 2020 may have stirred anticipation in fans of the 1993 horror comedy Hocus Pocus, but it’s unclear whether those hopes will be fulfilled anytime soon. The illustration (which was sh
Truth or Fiction?→ Did Mike Pence Use ‘Mulan’ to ‘Prove’ Women Should Not Be in the Military?
Hours before Disney released the first trailer for a live-action adaptation of the film Mulan, social media users marked the occasion by recalling United States Vice President Mike Pence’s attack on the movie during his days as a member of the
Hoax-Slayer→ Watch for Facebook Scams Offering Free Disney Park Tickets
According to a post that is currently being shared on Facebook, Disneyland is giving 4 free tickets to every family to celebrate its 125th anniversary. The post Watch for Facebook Scams Offering Free Disney Park Tickets appeared first on Hoax-Slayer.
Snopes→ Hilary Duff to Star in ‘Lizzie McGuire’ Reboot on Disney Plus Platform
The audience of about 6,000 at a convention center adjacent to Disneyland also voiced enthusiasm for another "Star Wars"-related series, "The Mandalorian."
Snopes→ Freeform Supports Halle Bailey’s Ariel Casting Amid Backlash
Bailey will join Jacob Tremblay and Awkwafina in the upcoming adaption of "The Little Mermaid."
Hoax-Slayer→ ‘Disney World 5 Free Tickets Per Family’ Facebook Giveaway Scam
Facebook post claims that Walt Disney World is giving away 5 free tickets per family as a means of celebrating its 50th anniversary. The post ‘Disney World 5 Free Tickets Per Family’ Facebook Giveaway Scam appeared first on Hoax-Slayer.
Truth or Fiction?→ Do Children’s Characters ‘Max and Ruby’ Have a Tragic Backstory?
In 2015, the following content (archived here), an apparent Tumblr screenshot describing the purported backstory for the preschool book series and television show Max & Ruby, started to circulate on social media: Underneath a still from Max &am
Snopes→ Was Mickey Mouse Modeled After a Racist Caricature Named ‘Jigbaboo?’
Mickey Mouse may have a connection to minstrel shows, but he wasn't based on a racist "Jigaboo" character.
Snopes→ Is Disney’s Goofy Character Actually a Cow?
While some might argue that Goofy is actually a cow and not a dog, the popular character can most accurately be described as a cartoon.
Snopes→ Will Simba Be a Vegan in the ‘Lion King’ Remake?
Sounds like the updated version of the Disney classic will need to be a catered affair.
Bots, Trolls Propelled Faux ‘Star Wars: The Last Jedi’ Controversy
The “Star Wars” franchise was not immune from the sort of controversy that has seeped into every tiny nook and cranny of the American public discourse, thanks to the ubiquity of social media and those who wish to exploit conflicts in order to create chaos. In that vein, the film Star Wars: The Last Jedi was […]
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Snopes→ Fire Dept: 2 Workers Die in Scaffolding Collapse near Disney
The accident happened just outside Disney property, Orange County Fire Rescue spokesman Mike Jachles said.
Snopes→ Did Disney Announce It Was to Open a Theme Park in Escanaba, Michigan?
An obscure satirical web site managed to trick many readers with a fabricated story in the summer of 2018.
Snopes→ Did ABC’s Senior Vice President of Programming Mutafa Ka’Plese Decide to Cancel ‘Roseanne’?
ABC Senior Vice President of Programming Mutafa Ka'Plese did not cancel the rebooted sitcom because ABC Senior Vice President of Programming Mutafa Ka'Plese does not exist.
Snopes→ Is Disney Building a Massive $6.5 Billion Resort in Toronto Islands?
An April Fool's Day joke was the source of a rumor about a new Disney location.
Snopes→ Did Planned Parenthood Say There Should Be a Disney Princess Who Had an Abortion?
Screenshots of a purported Planned Parenthood tweet circulated that appear to suggest a controversial idea for a Disney heroine.
Snopes→ Did Disney Announce a Remake of ‘Bedknobs and Broomsticks’ with Kate Winslet?
A fan-made movie poster tricked some readers.
Snopes→ Disney Buying Large Part of 21st Century Fox in $52.4B Deal
Disney is buying a large part of the Murdoch family's 21st Century Fox in a $52.4 billion deal announced on 14 December 2017.
Snopes→ Are the Spires on Disney World’s Cinderella Castle Removable in Case of Hurricane?
An old but still thriving urban legend about Walt Disney World in Florida holds that the theme park's tallest structure, Cinderella Castle, was built such that it can be fully or partially dismantled in the event of a hurricane.
Snopes→ Scene from ‘Maya the Bee’ Features a Phallic Image?
A scene from the children's show features a hidden risqué drawing on the inside of a log.
Snopes→ Permanent Closure at Walt Disney World Due to Hurricane Irma?
Rumors holding that Walt Disney World would close the Fort Wilderness Campgrounds due to damage from Hurricane Irma originated on a prank web site.
Hoax-Slayer→ ‘Disney World Trip for Five’ Facebook Prize Scam
According to a Facebook Page that calls itself "Walt Disney World Rt.", you can get a bag containing a Disney World trip for five, sweets, and other prizes just by sharing and commenting on a giveaway post. The post ‘Disney World Trip for Fiv
Snopes→ Topless Woman in Disney’s ‘The Rescuers’?
A hidden image of a topless woman appeared in the initial home video version of Disney's animated feature 'The Rescuers.'
Snopes→ ‘Star Wars’ Filming Soon in Your Town, USA
Rumors that the new Star Wars movies will be filmed in various small cities in the United States came from a set of cloned hoax sites.
Snopes→ Did Disney Fake Lemming Deaths for the Nature Documentary ‘White Wilderness’?
Lemmings don't commit mass suicide, so filmmakers had to use various camera tricks to capture scenes of them supposedly plunging to their deaths.
Hoax-Slayer→ Disney Still A Favourite Target for Facebook Scammers
Perhaps because it is such a high-profile entity and is known all around the world, Disney tends to be a favourite target for Facebook scammers. The post Disney Still A Favourite Target for Facebook Scammers appeared first on Hoax-Slayer.
Snopes→ Will Simba the Lion Be Gay in ‘The Lion King’ Remake?
An April Fool's Day joke led to controversy about Simba's sexual identity in a new version of Disney's 'The Lion King.'
Snopes→ Are Disney’s Turkey Legs Really Emu Legs?
Long-standing rumors that turkey legs sold in Disney parks are actually emu legs spiked after a 'Conan' TV segment.
Snopes→ Does a Disney Cartoon Feature the Studio’s First Gay Kiss?
A meme urging a boycott of Disney after the studio featured a same-sex kiss in a cartoon does not display the actual moment of animated affection.