Disneyland Resort’s Marvel-themed land is assembled. Avengers Campus at Disney California Adventure Park will reopen June 4th, less than one month after the Disneyland Resort reopens from its pandemic closure. “We are so excited to soon welcome our guests to Avengers Campus, our first land dedicated to Super Heroes,” said Ken Potrock, president, Disneyland Resort.... Continue Reading →
Walt Disney World is now making personalized photo sessions easier to book reservations for. The 20-minute session dubbed "Capture Your Moment" can now be booked through the My Disney Experience app. "Capture Your Moment" sessions can include up to eight guests and take place on or around Main Street, U.S.A. with Cinderella Castle in the... Continue Reading →
As vaccine rollout continues here in the United States and the spread of COVID-19 is declining, Walt Disney World is altering its face covering guidelines. Starting April 8th, guests can remove their masks while taking an outdoor photo. The updated guidance on Walt Disney World’s site says: Face coverings are required for all Guests (ages... Continue Reading →
Disney is dropping some sweet new details for some new construction happening to make sure Magic Kingdom is in tip-top shape for Walt Disney World’s 50th anniversary. According to Disney, the Main Street Confectionary will soon receive a fresh new look, expanded layout with more room to shop and interactive opportunities to customize confections. In... Continue Reading →
Disney Parks is revealing new details about upcoming changes to the Jungle Cruise attraction at Disneyland and Magic Kingdom. Disney says more humor, wildlife and skipper heart will be added. The enhancements include several new scenes guests will experience along the river, all interconnected. Our world-famous skippers will continue to share the unique adventure and... Continue Reading →
Walt Disney World is continuing with the planned overhaul for Epcot, and that includes a new nighttime look. Imagineer Zach Riddley gave a sneak peak during a testing session overnight at Epcot as to what the new lighting package for Spaceship Earth will look like. https://www.instagram.com/p/CMiCn1thvnq/?igshid=q7o04nkv7bbm The new lights are expected to debut later this... Continue Reading →
It's been more than a year that Disneyland Resort has been closed, and now, the magic is set to return. This morning, Disneyland announced the two California parks will be reopening April 30th and the company is also revealing new details about the phased reopening for hotels. Disney's Grand Californian Hotel & Spa plans to... Continue Reading →
Disney+ is revealing new details for the upcoming Summer series "Monsters at Work". The show dives into the world of Monstropolis and chronicles the lives of new characters never-before-seen. Today, Disney+ has unveiled some of the new characters and the actors they will be voiced by. Mindy Kaling is joining the cast as Val Little... Continue Reading →
As Disneyland prepares for its grand reopening, we’re learning more about the attractions that will be available to guests more than a year after Disneyland and Disney California Adventure Park closed. The newly reimagined Snow White’s Enchanted Wish will reopen with the park, per Disney: Classic and favorite attractions will begin to open at both... Continue Reading →
Disneyland finally has a reopening date, more than a year after shutting its gates due to the coronavirus pandemic. CEO Bob Chapek announced the California parks will be reopening April 30th during an interview with CNBC. More than two weeks ago, California leaders gave theme parks the green light to reopen April 1st with strict... Continue Reading →
The Walt Disney Company has released the new logo for the brand’s key components for cast members. The reinvented logo now features the company’s 5th key, which is inclusion. Back in September, the company announced the keys to be successful cast member are Safety, Courtesy, Show, Efficiency and Inclusion. The new logo is now featured... Continue Reading →
Walt Disney World is preparing to roll out a new option for guests: Disney MagicMobile service. The service is what Disney calls a “convenient” and contactless way to access MagicBand features like theme parks entry through iPhones, Apple Watches and other smart devices. Guests will be able to create a Disney MagicMobile pass through the... Continue Reading →
Walt Disney World is giving fans hoping to one-day stay at Disney's Polynesian Village Resort a first look at the new Moana-themed rooms. The hotel is currently undergoing a massive transformation, and one of the changes is the introduction of Moana into the resort decor. These reimagined spaces feature a new color palette inspired by... Continue Reading →
Walt Disney Imagineering and Disney Live Entertainment are continuing their work to bring EPCOT's upcoming nighttime spectacular to life. Even though "Harmonious" doesn't have an official debut date, crews are moving forward with the transformation of EPCOT. This weekend, the main barge for the show made its way to World Showcase Lagoon. According to Disney,... Continue Reading →
Chip 'N' Dale are coming to Disney+. A new animated series, "Chip 'N' Dale: Park Life" will debut on the streaming platform July 23, 2021. The series follows the two tiny troublemakers trying to live the good life in a big city park while having giant-sized, sky-high adventures. Disney’s beloved chipmunks, nervous worrier Chip and... Continue Reading →
Ahead of this week's Television Critics Association Winter Press Tour, Disney+ unveiled the release date for Marvel Studios' "Loki". The Tom Hiddleston-led series will premiere on Disney+ June 11, 2021. "Loki" will be part of Phase 4 of the Marvel Cinematic Universe. Here's a look at the previously-released clip from the streaming series: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G4JuopziR3Q Loki... Continue Reading →
"Black Panther" costume designer Ruth E. Carter is being recognized for her work. Carter has made history, becoming the first black costume designer to receive a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. She is also only the second costume designer to ever earn the honor. Here's Marvel's tribute to Carter from 2018: https://twitter.com/Marvel/status/963498820783849472 During... Continue Reading →
Marvel's upcoming show "Marvel's M.O.D.O.K." will premiere all 10 episodes of the adult comedy series on May 21, 2021. In the show, the megalomaniacal supervillain M.O.D.O.K. (Patton Oswalt) has long pursued his dream of one day conquering the world. But after years of setbacks and failures fighting the Earth’s mightiest heroes, M.O.D.O.K. has run his... Continue Reading →
The Proud Family is back. Disney+ is giving a first look at the fun-loving family before the reboot hits Disney+ in the near future. Here's what everyone looks like 20 years after their initial debut: Penny Trudy Oscar BeBe and CeCe Sugar Mama Uncle Bobby LaCienega Boulevardez Sunset Boulevardez Felix Boulevardez Dijonay Zoey Maya Leibowitz-Jenkins... Continue Reading →
Kilimanjaro Safaris welcomed a new family member on Tuesday. Ranger, the rhino calf, made his debut alongside his mom Kendi earlier this week. Ranger is the first calf for the herd in five years – and the keepers have eagerly cheered on Kendi and Ranger through each new developmental milestone. This “little” guy is now... Continue Reading →
Disney guests can now get a different type of look at the Riviera Resort... while at Disney Springs. A Lego model inspired by the Riviera Resort, Disney's newest hotel, now sits at Disney Springs. Guests can take an up-close look at the model at the Disney Vacation Club kiosk. Disney has not publicly announced how... Continue Reading →
The first season of "WandaVision" is coming to a close and the debut of "The Falcon and the Winter Soldier" is right around the corner, and there could be future episodes and seasons further down the road. At the Television Critics Association Winter Press Tour, Marvel Studios producer, President and Chief Creative Officer Kevin Feige... Continue Reading →
“You’re needed, Cap.” Marvel has delivered a new sneak peek at "The Falcon and the Winter Soldier", set to debut on Disney+ March 19th. Bucky utters the words "You're needed, Cap" in the brief trailer, picking up where "Avengers: Endgame" took off after Steve Rogers handed him the shield. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oqcgzj344ow The series follows Sam Wilson... Continue Reading →
Walt Disney World is revealing the full menu for this year's Taste of EPCOT International Flower & Garden Festival. The annual event is a downscaled version in 2021 due to the pandemic. It will run from March 3rd through July 5th. Below is the full menu, with more than a dozen new offerings. Flavor Full... Continue Reading →
Pixar is giving fans a taste of Italy with its newest teaser trailer. "Luca", directed by Enrico Casarosa, chronicles the friendship of two preteens who are secretly young sea monsters hiding in plain sight. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YdAIBlPVe9s The cast includes Jacob Tremblay as Luca, Jack Dylan Grazer as Alberto, Emma Berman as Giulia as well as the... Continue Reading →
Walt Disney World is gearing up for it's biggest celebration ever. Beginning October 1, 2020, Walt Disney World will throw "The World's Most Magical Celebration" in honor of the property's 50th anniversary. Here's what we know will be part of the 18 month-long celebration: For the milestone, Walt Disney is donning the park with "EARidescence"... Continue Reading →
The 50th anniversary of Walt Disney World is quickly approaching. As the Florida parks inch towards the half-century mark later this year, Walt Disney World is giving a sneak peek at what to expect for the celebration. In a teaser Tweet, Walt Disney World hinted at unveiling some of the special offerings February 18 on... Continue Reading →
Raya and the Last Dragon now has a full-length trailer. The completely stay-at-home produced Walt Disney Animation Studios film follows Raya as she's on the hunt for Kumandra's last remaining dragon to save her kingdom. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1VIZ89FEjYI In this full-length trailer, fans get a first look at the illusive Sisu after a half-dozen years of searching.... Continue Reading →
Last year Disney announced the reimagining of Splash Mountain. Now, the company is looking to reinvent another ride. Walt Disney World and Disneyland will be turning the Jungle Cruise into a "new adventure". https://youtu.be/22aewfwCQ7k Concept art reveals what's in store for the river-themed attraction on both coasts: Cast members who work closely on the attraction... Continue Reading →
Walt Disney Company executive chairman Bob Iger and his wife Willow Bay are donating $5 million to help Los Angeles small businesses during the COVID-19 pandemic. Los Angeles Mayor Eric Garcetti made the announcement on Thursday. https://twitter.com/MayorOfLA/status/1349887845662486530?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw%7Ctwcamp%5Etweetembed%7Ctwterm%5E1349887845662486530%7Ctwgr%5E%7Ctwcon%5Es1_&ref_url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.foxbusiness.com%2Fbusiness-leaders%2Fdisneys-bob-iger-donates-5-million-to-los-angeles-small-businesses-strugglign-in-pandemic Iger and Bay, the dean of USC's Annenberg School for Communication and Journalism, previously donated $500,000 to the... Continue Reading →
Clarabelle Cow isn't part of the fab five, but she is one of the original characters dating back to 1930's. Now, she's set to make her debut at Shanghai Disney Resort. Clarabelle will be taking part in the park's annual Lunar New Year celebration and this year happens to be the year of the cow.... Continue Reading →
Shanghai Disney Resort is preparing for the park's Lunar New Year celebration this year, which is the year of the cow. The event will run from January 19, 2021 through February 26, 2021. As always at Shanghai Disney Resort, characters will have new & special overlays for the annual celebration. Here's a closer look at... Continue Reading →
Disneyland is cancelling its annual passholder program due to the pandemic. Once the California Parks reopen, there's concern the demand by fans could overwhelm the company's capacity guidelines. Therefore, annual passes will be ruled out. According to OC Register, Disneyland will start issuing prorated refunds to annual passholders starting Thursday, Jan. 14. A new Disneyland... Continue Reading →
Blizzard Beach is set to reopen March 7, 2021 after closing in Spring 2020 due to the coronavirus pandemic. Disney has not released safety guidelines or capacity restrictions for the planned opening, which is still months away. This will be the 25th year of operation for the water park, after opening April 1, 1995. Disney... Continue Reading →
Pixar is working on a new animated original tied to the "Toy Story" franchise. Every toy has it's own story, and Buzz Lightyear's is extremely interesting. It's so interesting that he is getting his own origin story. https://twitter.com/Pixar/status/1337195228797661184 Chris Evans star in "Lightyear", which shows the backstory behind the character Buzz Lighter is modeled after.... Continue Reading →
Marvel is giving fans new looks at a number of projects in the works, some for theatrical release and some for Disney+. One of the first pieces of work created specifically Disney+ is "The Falcon and the Winter Soldier" series, which is set to debut in March. Marvel released the first trailer for the series... Continue Reading →
Pixar is working on a number of animated original features that will debut over the next few years. One of those films was just announced, "Turning Red". The film is directed by Domee Shi, who led the Academy Award-winning short "Bao". The film will follow the life of Mei, who experiences the awkwardness of being... Continue Reading →
"Beauty and the Beast" starring Emma Watson, Luke Evans, Josh Gad and company is one of Disney's most successful live-action films ever. Now, a live-action prequel series is in the work. Disney made the announcement during the Disney Investor Day 2020. According to Disney, the series will feature the original cast.
Lucasfilm President Kathleen Kennedy wrapped up her jam-packed Star Wars segment of the Disney Investor Day 2020 with the announcement of the brand's next feature film. The film, "Rogue Squadron", will be directed by Patty Jenkins. She will be the first female to direct a Star Wars film. https://twitter.com/PattyJenks/status/1337177394625478656 Jenkins says the film will be... Continue Reading →
The success of "The Mandalorian" has been a key component in the early success of Disney+. After just two seasons, Lucasfilm President Kathleen Kennedy announced two new spinoffs during Disney Investor Day 2020. Those new series are: "Rangers of the New Republic" and "Ashoka". Both are expected to debut on Disney+ Christmas 2021.
A big decision by Disney regarding an upcoming animated original feature. "Raya and the Last Dragon" will bypass a theatrical debut and instead will head straight to Disney+ with premier access on March 5, 2021. The company announced it during Disney Investor Day 2020. https://twitter.com/DisneyAnimation/status/1337152644050087936/photo/1 The animated original movie features Kelly Marie Tran who lends... Continue Reading →
Disney Investor Day 2020 is upon us and executives are making a number of announcements. The first announcement was to comment on the growth of the company's streaming service. CEO Bob Chapek opened the meeting by saying Disney+ has reached 86.8M subscribers. Much of the success is thanks to the vast movie catalog that's been... Continue Reading →
Disney fans will soon be able to ring in the new year with new champagne-colored Minnie Ears. Disney says the new ears are expected to drop sometime in December at Walt Disney World and Disneyland. Julianne Hough, host of ABC’s Disney Holiday Celebration, wore the ears for a promo shoot. The ears will also be... Continue Reading →
Ravi Ahuja, president of business operations and chief financial officer at Walt Disney Television, is stepping down. Ahuja, who was formerly CFO of Fox Networks Group, took the position after Disney’s acquisition of Fox. “I regrettably am writing to you today to share that Ravi Ahuja has decided to leave the Company to seek out... Continue Reading →
The rail company did not provide an estimation as to when construction may begin, or how the project is specifically being funded, although it is expected to take at least 2 to 3 years to complete once construction begins. Brightline, a high-speed rail service, has reached an agreement to build a train station near Disney... Continue Reading →
Walt Disney World delivering good news to fans this Friday morning: park hopping will return in January 2021. Starting Jan. 1, 2021, guests who purchased a ticket or annual pass with Park Hopper benefits will be able to visit more than one park per day, with some new modifications as part of Walt Disney World's... Continue Reading →
Walt Disney World is rolling out a new virtual queue process for its top attraction. Starting November 3, 2020, Walt Disney World will be introducing a new process for Star Wars: Rise of the Resistance. To try to maximize the number of boarding groups we’re able to accommodate while adhering to current health and safety... Continue Reading →
Disneyland Paris is forced to close its gates once again due to coronavirus in France. French President Emmanuel Macron officially announced lockdown measures for the entire country starting this Friday October 30. https://twitter.com/emmanuelmacron/status/1321549055785377793?s=21 This decision will force closures at Disneyland Paris starting October 30th. There is currently no end date for these new restrictions put... Continue Reading →
Disney is working to show children the importance of voting. The company is set to debut a new musical animated short called “Everybody Gets a Vote” featuring beloved characters from Disney Junior like Mickey Mouse, Donald Duck, Mira, Vampirina and more. It will be part of the Disney Junior YouTube channel’s “Ready for Preschool” series.... Continue Reading →
Disneyland officials are clearly unhappy with the COVID-19 reopening guidelines released by California earlier this week. Disneyland just sent a scathing email to Annual Passholders, showing their displeasure with the guidelines coming from state. There is still no reopening date for Disneyland and the state’s guidelines make it seem as if they won’t be able... Continue Reading →
