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 The Direct Articles
The Chosen Season 4's Streaming Release Gets Exciting Update from Official App
New evidence on The Chosen app points towards Season 4's imminent release.
Disney Accidentally Spoils The Acolyte's Big Villain Twist In New Trailer
A new Disney+ trailer for The Acolyte accidentally revealed the series' secretive antagonist.
Why NCIS: Hawaii Got Cancelled, Revealed by New Report
New information shed light on why CBS chose to cancel its spin-off, NCIS: Hawaii.
Disney World Is Closing One of Magic Kingdom's Most Popular Rides Later This Year
Reports claim Disney World is closing a popular Magic Kingdom ride this year and for a surprisingly long time.
Disney+ Removed a Beloved MCU Show 1 Year Ago - It's Now Finally Back Online
After being removed from Disney+, a certain MCU series has returned to streaming.
Every New Star Wars Disney+ Project Releasing In the Rest of 2024
Here is every Star Wars project that is still confirmed to debut on Disney+ in 2024.
Dominique Thorne's Ironheart Release Delayed to 2025
Ironheart just received another Disney+ release date, and it may be disappointing.
The Chosen Show Announces Disney+ Streaming Release Details
The executive producer of The Chosen discussed the show's streaming debut on Disney+.
Avatar 3 Trailer and Title Reveal Not Expected At D23
Fans may have to wait a little longer for that rumored Avatar 3 trailer.
Disneyland Just Teased a New Frozen Land In the U.S.
Disney continues to hint at Frozen as one of the franchises it intends to utilize for a Disneyland expansion.
Why James Franco Isn't In Dawn of the Planet of the Apes
Here's why actor James Franco did not return for Dawn of the Planet of the Apes.
Goodbye The Chosen? Showrunner Confirms Which Season Will Be Its Last
In a new update, The Chosen's Dallas Jenkins revealed how many seasons are planned for the series.
X-Men 97 Writer Confirms What Fans Suspected About THAT Spider-Man Cameo
Beau DeMayo confirmed fan suspicions about Spider-Man's X-Men '97 role.
Heartland Writer "Very Positive" Show Will Be Renewed For Season 18
Has Heartland been renewed for Season 18? Here's everything we know about the show's new season, the cast, and its release date.
Star Wars Confirms Darth Vader's Return In 2024 Disney+ Show
A new Star Wars promo showed Darth Vader in a 2024 Disney+ project.
Disney's Real-Life Wakanda Land Development Gets Promising Update
Thanks to a recent development, Disney's plans for a Black Panther Wakanda land may soon become a reality.
All American Homecoming Season 3 Gets Exciting Release Update (Report)
A new report confirmed when All American: Homecoming Season 3 will be released in 2024.
Disney World's Villain Land: News & Everything We Know (2024 Updates)
Is Walt Disney World building a land dedicated to Disney villains? Here's everything we know.
Outer Banks Season 4 Gets Reassuring Release Update (Official)
According to a new update, Outer Banks Season 4 is still on track for its upcoming release.
Fans Think Amber Heard Is Joining Pirates of the Caribbean 6, Here's Why
A Pirates of the Caribbean 6 trailer featuring Amber Heard has fans confused about the franchise's future.
Inside Out 2 Reviews: Critics Share Strong Reactions to Early Preview of Sequel
Critics shared their responses to a preview of Pixar's upcoming sequel, Inside Out 2.
The Chosen Season 4 Gets New Streaming Release Announcement
After its streaming release was delayed, The Chosen Season 4 now has a new release window.
Emily in Paris Season 4 Gets Official Release Window from Netflix
Netflix has revealed when to expect the Season 4 release of Emily in Paris.
Epcot Is Closing One of Its Most Popular Rides This Summer
Ahead of the busy summer season, Walt Disney World's EPCOT is closing one of its biggest and most popular attractions.
Marvel Just Spoiled Phase 5's New Female Supervillain Debut (Photos)
New merchandising revealed Captain America: Brave New World's female villain.
Civil War 2024 Streaming: New Update Delays Release Projections Online
It may take longer than expected for A24's Civil War to begin streaming.
Dove Cameron's Mal Featured In Descendants 4: Rise of Red (Photo)
Disney offered an idea of Dove Cameron's role in Descendants: The Rise of Red.
Star Wars Just Brought Back The Mandalorian for a Special 2024 Cameo
Thanks to Disney, The Mandalorian's Din Djarin and Grogu have returned for an unprecedented 2024 cameo.
Disney Announces Its 9th MCU Theme Park Ride
How many MCU rides are there at the Disney Parks? Thanks to a new Disney announcement, that number keeps growing.
Rosario Dawson Makes Historic Star Wars Return With Special 2024 Cameo
Rosario Dawson is front and center in Disney's historic update to Star Tours: The Adventures Continue.
12 Major Actors Who Rejected Marvel Roles In the MCU
Not every star wants an opportunity to play in the Marvel sandbox. Here are 12 actors who rejected MCU roles.
Star Wars Just Reversed a Beloved Clone Wars Character's Death
The latest episode of Star Wars: The Bad Batch featured the return of a dead character from The Clone Wars.
Disney World Club 33 - Secrets, Cost, Membership, Perks & More
Here's everything you need to know about Disney World's biggest and most exclusive secret, Club 33.
The Chosen Season 4 Streaming Release Gets Disappointing Update from Exec
Following news of a delay, one of The Chosen's executives shared an update about Season 4's streaming debut.
Disney World's Upcoming New Land Gets Exciting Progress Update (Photos)
New evidence suggests Indiana Jones and Encanto are coming to Disney World sooner rather than later.
Testament: The Story of Moses Netflix Cast: Main Actors & Characters In Series (Photos)
Testament: The Story of Moses is streaming now on Netflix, and here are all the main cast members and their characters.
Why Did Disney+ Just Change Color to Teal-Green?
The Disney+ logo is sporting a brand-new color scheme. Why did Disney make the change?
Marvel Studios Confirms Release of 2 Disney+ Shows Amid Cancellation Concerns
Despite Marvel Studios scaling back Disney+ content, two MCU Disney+ series won't be canceled after all.
How Old Is Omega Vs. The Bad Batch In Season 3?
Star Wars: The Bad Batch's Omega is older than her Clone Force 99 brothers. But just how old is she?
Netflix Turned Down Zack Snyder's First-Ever TV Show Idea
Zack Snyder pitched a TV show to Netflix, but the streaming giant ultimately turned it down.