Fight Breaks Out in Theater During Disney’s “The Little Mermaid” Showing

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A fight broke out in a movie theater during a showing of Disney’s newly-released live-action film The Little Mermaid.

On Saturday evening, a group of adults ruined the experience for a packed house at the theater when they began fighting and shouting at each other as Disney’s The Little Mermaid played on the big screen in front of them. To make matters worse for everyone in the audience–many of whom were children–the adults who were engaged in the altercation stood up the entire time they were fighting, blocking the view of the screen for moviegoers seated behind them.

Had they remained seated, the experience would have still been soured for the rest of the audience as the adults argued by yelling and shouting expletives at one another.

A 44-second video clip of the fight was tweeted by @BabyGravy9, and from that clip, it’s impossible to tell what started the argument. Overall, the only decipherable words are the expletives that decorate the entirety of the altercation that was caught on camera.

A woman in the theater during the Disney film showing who witnessed the fight as it took place can be heard saying that she needs a refund, presumably because of the distraction of the fight, since it seems to have disrupted the showing of the film, which debuted at the box office on Friday.

It’s unclear how long the altercation lasted on Saturday evening, but it’s completely within reason for moviegoers to expect that when they go to a local movie theater to catch Disney’s latest flick at the box office, fellow patrons will refrain from arguing and fighting while in public. And if those patrons can’t seem to drum up enough self-control to wait until they’re home to argue, they should at least step outside of the theater to do so.

The moral of the story is this: no one wants to buy a ticket to see Disney’s newest film, only to get to watch a fight between other adults instead. After all, that’s not the show they selected when they purchased their tickets.

Disney Character Refuses to Write Autograph for Guest

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When it comes to visiting Walt Disney World and Disneyland Resort alike, some of the most exciting memories to be made come from meeting beloved characters.

In both Disney Resorts, professional character performers portray Disney characters, bringing them to life and creating magical memories. The Disney Princesses, such as Princess Aurora (Sleeping Beauty), both the animated and live-action versions of Princess Ariel from The Little Mermaid, and Princess Tiana are just some of the characters Guests can meet.

Occasionally, the Disney Princesses and other Disney characters will wander around the theme park instead of staying in one spot for a meet-and-greet. But the rules can be different for different kinds of character interactions.

Recently, one influencer accused a Disney Princess of refusing to give her an autograph when she met her in the Disney Park, even though she was celebrating her birthday. However, there is likely more to the story than this.

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In this video, we can see Princess Jasmine interacting with the influencer and her children, greeting them as usual. However, as the influencer holds out her autograph book, Princess Jasmine pointedly avoids looking at it or moving toward it.

Instead, she looks toward the character attendant Cast Member, who steps in and refuses for her. If you look closely, you can see that the Cast Member also explains something to the influencer.

While it’s not explained in the video, we know exactly what’s going on.

As stated earlier, the rules for character interactions are very specific and didn’t allow for an autograph in this case. Characters can only give autographs during meet-and-greet attractions, not while they’re simply walking around, as it gives other Guests unfair advantages.

However, Disney characters are also unable to outright refuse anything as it may ruin the magic, which is why the Cast Member stepped in.

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While the influencer claims that Princess Jasmine signed an autograph for another Guest right before this video was taken, it’s incredibly unlikely.

NBA Star Allegedly Assaults Guest in Disneyland

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NBA Star Robin Lopez was unhinged after he went after a Disney Guest.

Disneyland Resort is known as “The Happiest Place on Earth.” Being the happiest place, Guests heading to the Disney Parks expect to feel Disney magic around them. Disneyland has always captivated people from all walks of life, including celebrities who often seek a magical escape from their busy schedules.

Disneyland has always been a magnet for celebrities looking to relive their childhood memories or create new ones with their families. From A-list actors and actresses to renowned musicians and sports icons, the allure of Disneyland transcends the boundaries of fame and success. Imagine strolling down Main Street, U.S.A., and suddenly spotting a well-known face amidst the crowd. You might see an actor like Tom Hanks, known for his timeless performances in movies like Forrest Gump and Toy Story, enjoying a churro while exploring the shops and soaking in the nostalgic atmosphere.

Not far away, you might glimpse Taylor Swift, the global music sensation, dancing and singing along to the tunes of “it’s a small world” or joining the line for a thrilling ride on Space Mountain. Her infectious energy and love for the theme park would undoubtedly spread joy to those around her. On any given day, you might witness the excitement of the Kardashian-Jenner clan as they embark on a whimsical adventure through Disneyland. Whether it’s Kim Kardashian snapping selfies in front of Sleeping Beauty Castle or Kylie Jenner indulging in some delicious Disney treats, their presence adds a touch of glamour to the already dazzling park.

Sports stars are not immune to the allure of Disneyland either. Robin Lopez was one the latest sports stars spotted in Disneyland. Robin Lopez is an American professional basketball player for the Cleveland Cavaliers. He was selected with the 15th pick in the 2008 NBA draft by the Phoenix Suns, and was traded to the New Orleans Hornets.

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One Disneyland Guest recently complained about Robin Lopez for “attacking” them. Mr. Lopez was seen with his family at Disney on the closing of Splash Mountain when a Guest recorded saying hello, then a Disney VIP Cast Member informers the Guest not to take pictures of Lopez and his family. Later in the TikTok, this Guest can be seen talking to the Imagineer Tony Baker, the creator of Splash Mountain, when Robin Lopez sneaks up behind the Guest and aggressively takes away his phone and cuts off his live stream. This Guest had to plea to get his phone back from Mr. Lopez. This Guest wrote that this ruined his day and traumatizing for him and his viewers.

Though the TikTok has now been deleted, the video had already circulated around social media. The influencer, known as Joy Of Everything posted on Twitter that he “wasn’t able to record his assault” due to his phone being snatched.

Of course, A-List celebrities aren’t immune from facing punishment at Disneyland. As a matter of fact, there is an entire list of celebrities who have been banned from Disney for not following the rules.

Are CHANGES Coming to Disney Dining Plan

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The Disney Dining Plan is coming back and Disney has released more information about what’s included! Ever since the announcement that Dining Plans would return, fans have wondered if there would be significant changes. This update clears all of that up.

Thankfully, not much has changed. It will still be the same dining plan we all know and love. There are a couple of significant differences, however, that may not sit well with some guests. Overall though, we think guests are going to be very happy with the new Disney Dining Plan.

Both the Quick Service Dining Plan and Regular Dining Plan loose a snack credit when Plans return.  Instead of two snacks (or non-alcoholic beverages) per day, guests now will only get one. Guests will need to choose between a drink or a snack for their snack credit (pro-tip: go for the snack. It’s almost always a better bang for your buck).

This change will likely leave fans divided. Many will grumble at loosing the snack credit. I get it, I’d often use one for a drink and one for a snack throughout the day. Others will be OK with the change because “too much food” is a common complaint with the Dining Plan.

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Credit entitlements are also  changing for some character meals. Cinderella’s Royal Table has always required two table service credits.  When last we saw the Disney Dining Plan it was the only character meal that used more than one credit. Now, however,  Akershus and Storybook Dining join the list of two-credit-meals. Essentially,  if you want to see the Princesses, you’ll need to use two credits.

That change was expected. All three character meals are premium experiences. While we never want to see things cost more, we are honestly a bit surprised the change didn’t happen before now. If using two credits is a no go for you, you’ve still got options. Other character dining remains unchanged at one credit per person.

Pricing has not yet been announced but stay tuned. We expect the prices to be released tomorrow. It would probably be wise to expect a 10-12% increase from the Dining Plan’s 2020 cost (which would put it in the ballpark of an estimated $86/adult for the RegularDining Plan and roughly $60/adult for the Quick Service Plan). As soon as we know the actual pricing, you’ll know.

Dying Child’s Doctor Races To Reach Lucasfilm For Last Wish

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Late on the night of May 20th, dermatologist Roxanna Daneshjou, took to Twitter to fight for a dying child’s last wish. According to her original tweet, Daneshjou asks Twitter to work its magic in connecting her pediatric oncologist friend with Disney.

Apparently, a pediatric patient has been “fighting cancer for years and is at the end of their battle.” The child’s last wish is to see the Disney+ Star Wars series Ashoka, which has yet to premiere on the streaming platform. Daneshjou tagged actor Mark Hamill, Luke Skywalker of the original Star Wars franchise, and Rosario Dawson, the star of the upcoming Ashoka series.

Twitter was quick to reply and get the hive mind thinking. Many immediately suggested that the oncologist reach out to the Make-A-Wish Foundation, which is known for granting children with critical illnesses their wishes, and has an extensive history of making Disney-related dreams come true.

Daneshjou mentioned that the child has been fighting cancer for the past ten years and was lucky enough to already have a wish granted by the Make-A-Wish foundation. She noted, however, that sometimes Make-A-Wish will grant another wish in situations like these, where the end of life is imminent.

Twitter, please do your thing. A pediatric oncologist has asked for help connecting with Disney. A pediatric patient who has been fighting cancer for years and is at the end of their battle. Their one wish is to see the new Ahsoka series. @MarkHamill @rosariodawson

Daneshjou shared that the attending oncologist is trying to get the pediatric patient an advanced screening, as the child will not make it to the August release date. The social media outpouring was wholesome. People immediately reached out to their Disney and Lucasfilm contacts, and others offered suggestions and ideas for a GoFundMe page that might help.

One user on the thread even offered hope that Danesdhjou’s search efforts would be fruitful. Apparently, having gone through a similar situation, one doctor shared that they were able to reach out to Disney and get a DVD copy of Toy Story 4 (2019) before it was released in theaters. A Disney rep drove to the hospital to hand-deliver the DVD!

Slightly similar situation a few years ago. Our marketing department contacted Disney and a rep drove up to our hospital with a DVD version of Toy Story 4 (pre release) for my patient to watch.— Faisal Razzaqi ☮️ (@TheDrRazz) May 21, 2023

Luckily, a lead animator at Lucasfilm, Shawn Kelly saw the thread and reached out. Daneshjou updated everyone two days after her original post that Kelly had helped connect her with someone higher up at Lucasfilm. They were hoping for the best.

Roxana Daneshjou’s Twitter has yet to offer a resolution or answer if the child was able to get an advanced screening or not. We hope for another update soon, or at least that the child’s wish may have already been granted.