Savannah Sanders

Savannah Sanders

Writer

Savannah Sanders joined The Direct as a writer in 2020. In addition to writing for The Direct's Star Wars, Marvel, and DC teams, Savannah specializes in the relationship between Disney's blockbuster franchises and the Disney Parks.  

Prior to joining The Direct, Savannah was a high school history, government, and English teacher, as well as a freelance writer with bylines for the Touring Plans Blog and Screen Rant. She holds a Bachelor of Arts in History from Southern Illinois University

You can follow Savannah on Twitter (@DisneyParkSavvy) to keep up with her thoughts and reviews. 

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Savannah Sanders's Latest Stories

Despicable Me 5 Release Chances Get New Update from Director

Despicable Me 4's director discussed continuing the franchise with Despicable Me 5.

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Wyatt Earp and the Cowboy War Netflix Cast: Actors & Characters In Series (Photos)

Wyatt Earp and the Cowboy War is streaming now on Netflix; here's a breakdown of the series' cast and their characters.

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Who Plays Sylvie's Mother, Heloise, In Emily In Paris? Actress Details

Emily in Paris Season 4 featured Liliane Rovère as Sylvie's mother; but what else is there to know about the actress?

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Virgin River Season 6 Gets Exciting Release Announcement

Thanks to a new Netflix report, fans won't have to wait much longer for Season 6 of Virgin River.

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Disney Confirms Its 10 Biggest Movies Releasing In 2025

From The Fantastic Four to Avatar 3, the Walt Disney Company has high expectations for these 2025 movies.

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Moana 2's Release Date Sets New Disney Record

Moana 2's November 2024 release date is one for the Disney Animation record books.

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What Happened to Mina's Mom on Good Bones? Karen Laine's 'New Beginnings' Fallout Explained

Mina Starsiak Hawk is back on HGTV with Good Bones: New Beginnings but separate from her mom, Karen Laine.

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Raygun’s Olympic Breakdancing Video Is Getting Erased From The Internet, Here’s Why

Videos of Raygun's viral Olympic breakdancing are becoming impossible to find online; here's where fans can still watch.

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Inside Out 2 Includes 5 Deleted Scenes & 2 Bonus Features In Online Release

Disney and Pixar revealed Inside Out 2's bonus features and deleted scenes, including an alternate opening scene.

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Disney World's Rivers of America & Tom Sawyer Island Replaced With Cars Expansion

Disney World is replacing an original Magic Kingdom area and its attraction for a new Cars expansion announced at D23.

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The Chosen Season 5 Will Include 1 'Heartbreaking' Betrayal, Reveals Showrunner

The Chosen's Dallas Jenkins discussed a certain "heartbreaking" portrayal that awaits in Season 5.

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Emily in Paris Season 4 Release Date Schedule of Episodes (Confirmed)

Netflix revealed the two-part release schedule for Emily in Paris Season 4.

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D23 Disney Parks 2024 Panel: Every Major Announcement from the Event (Live Blog)

D23's Disney Parks "Horizons" panel is finally here, and we've got all the major theme park and cruise line announcements.

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Star Wars Mandalorian and Grogu Trailer Description: Zeb Returns, AT-ATs & More (D23)

Star Wars fans got their first look at Lucasfilm's The Mandalorian and Grogu at D23.

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Is a Live-Action Atlantis Movie Releasing Soon? New Speculation Explained

Should fans be expecting a Disney live-action remake of Atlantis: The Lost Empire? Here's what we know.

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Angry Birds 3 Movie Gets Exciting Release Update (Official)

After years of waiting, Angry Birds 3, starring Jason Sudeikis and Josh Gad, finally has a release window.

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The Acolyte Season 2 Gets Discouraging Update (Rumor)

A new report claims The Acolyte may not have a Season 2 future on Disney+ after all.

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Disney Cruise Line Reveals 6 MCU Attractions For 2025 Destiny Ship

Disney Cruise Line's Disney Destiny plans to bring Black Panther's Wakanda and Iron Man style to the high seas.

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Trolls 4 Movie: Will It Ever Release?

Following DreamWorks' release of Trolls 3, could the trolls band together again for Trolls 4?

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Taye Diggs' Sudden 'All American' Departure Explained: Why He Left the Show

With Taye Diggs returning to All American Season 6, the question is why the actor left the show in the first place.

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Avengers: Secret Wars' First 5 Cast Members Get Officially Revealed

Five MCU cast members are already confirmed for Marvel Studios' Avengers: Secret Wars.

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Who Is Marvel’s Sidewinder? Captain America 4's Villain Explained

Giancarlo Esposito is playing Sidewinder in Captain America 4; here's everything to know about the comic book villain.

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Katie Ledecky Paris Olympic Event Schedule: When & How to Watch on TV

Team USA swimmer Katie Ledecky is back for the 2024 Paris Olympics; here is how and when to watch her compete.

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Outer Banks Season 4 Release Date Schedule Gets Officially Revealed

Netflix revealed the release dates for Outer Banks Season 4's new episodes.

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Disney D23 2024 Schedule, Events, Panels, Rumors, Tickets & Everything We Know

Disney's 2024 D23 Expo is expected to be the biggest yet in terms of news, panels, and a new event location.

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Meet Angela from Big Brother: 5 Things to Know About Head of Household Angela Murray

From her hometown to modifying Big Brother games for her kids, there's a lot to know about Season 26's Angela Murray.

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Conclave 2024 Movie Ending & Plot Spoilers from Book, Explained

Looking to find out what events transpire and how Conclave ends? Here are the novel spoilers.

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Who Is Oona O'Brien? 5 Things to Know About Cobra Kai's Devon Actress - Wiki Bio Details

From competitive swimming to what surprised her Netflix costars, there's a lot to know about Cobra Kai's Oona O'Brien.

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Best Disney Cruise Line Ships In 2024, Ranked

The Disney Cruise Line fleet is unlike any other at sea; here is where each of its ships ranks from best to worst.

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The Acolyte Season 2 Chances: Will It Be Cancelled Or Renewed?

Episode 8 of The Acolyte has fans questioning whether Season 2 is coming to Disney+.

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Is The View Cancelled for 2025? New Rumors Explained

Social media chatter and recent events have audiences questioning whether The View has been cancelled.

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What Was the Prank In Descendants 4: Rise of Red?

Uliana's prank in Disney's Descendants: The Rise of Red raised a number of questions and left audiences confused.

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Disneyland Vs. Disney World: Every Major Difference In Size, Castles, Cost & More

Just how different are Disneyland and Walt Disney World? Here's what to know.

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Descendants 4 Cast, Characters & Actors (Photos)

Disney's Descendants: The Rise of Red features an extensive cast of stars portraying a new twist on familiar Disney characters.

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Universal Epic Universe Orlando Opening Dates (Confirmed)

Find out when Universal Orlando's next new park, Universal Epic Universe, is expected to open and all that it has to offer.

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Despicable Me 4 Streaming: When Will It Release Online?

With Despicable Me 4 playing in theaters, when should audiences expect the animated film to begin streaming?

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Bad Boys: Ride or Die Online Release Date Revealed: When Will It Start Streaming?

Audiences now know when Bad Boys: Ride or Die will be available to stream at home.

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Why Is The Acolyte So Bad? 5 Biggest Factors That Hurt the Show

From lore inconsistencies to character issues, here are 5 reasons why The Acolyte failed to connect with Star Wars fans.

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Outer Banks Season 4 Release Hype Reaches New Heights Following Major Netflix Announcement

Netflix's latest Outer Banks announcement has fans clamoring for more Season 4 news.

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Garfield 2024 Movie Online Streaming Release Date Revealed

Find out when Chris Pratt's The Garfield Movie will be available to stream at home.

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