Main Street, U.S.A. is about to feel a whole lot more magical by the end of the week. Disneyland President Ken Potrock posted on Instagram saying he saw the band rehearsing last night. He also announced the band would return Friday, June 18th. https://www.instagram.com/p/CQJvlVwhxbY/?utm_medium=copy_link As guidelines are reduced at both Disneyland and Walt Disney World,... Continue Reading →
The skies at Walt Disney World and Disneyland will soon again light up. Both parks will begin hosting firework shows, for the first time in more than a year, the first week of July. At Walt Disney World, “Happily Ever After” will return July 1, 2021. “EPCOT Forever” will also return to World Showcase Lagoon... Continue Reading →
A new character-filled show is debuting at Shanghai Disney Resort this month. "Storybook Adventure" will feature one of the largest numbers of on-stage performers of any indoor entertainment show at Shanghai Disneyland. The show will be Broadway-caliber, according to Walt Disney Imagineering. The show will follow Mickey, Goofy and Olaf as the trio embarks on... Continue Reading →
The monsters of Monstropolis are back. Disney+ has released the first official trailer for the long-awaited "Monsters At Work" series for the streaming service. The show was announced back in April of 2019. Now, as we approach a summer debut, Disney+ is giving fans a little taste of what Mike and Sulley are bringing to... Continue Reading →
Avengers Campus has only been open for a little more than a week, and it's going to take guests a long time to see everything the DCA expansion has to offer. With details around every corner, Executive Creative Director of Walt Disney Imagineer Brent Long is showing fans what they need to look out for.... Continue Reading →
Eidos-Montréal and SQUARE ENIX have unveiled plans for their upcoming Marvel-themed video game. "Marvel's Guardians of the Galaxy" will be a third-person narrative action-adventure game, combining the comic's original story with electrifying single-player gameplay. "A distinct mix of sci-fi, family drama, and rock n' roll attitude with an edgy aesthetic is the foundation for our... Continue Reading →
Disney+ is giving fans a closer look at the life of Wolfgang Puck. The streaming service released an official trailer for "Wolfgang", a documentary chronicling the story of Wolfgang Puck and everything he's endured throughout his life. The synopsis is below: As a teenager in Austria, Wolfgang Puck harnessed his love of cooking to escape... Continue Reading →
Starting June 15, fully vaccinated guests at Disneyland will no longer be required to wear face coverings indoors or outdoors. The announcement from the resort comes as California scales back on its health and safety guidelines Tuesday. Disneyland will not require guests to show proof of vaccination, but guests who are not fully vaccinated are... Continue Reading →
Jameela Jamil has joined the cast of "She-Hulk", according to The Hollywood Reporter. The actor, who broke out with NBC’s "The Good Place", will play the villain Titania. "She-Hulk" stars Tatiana Maslany as Jennifer Walters, a lawyer and cousin of Bruce Banner (Mark Ruffalo). In the comics, Walters gained Hulk powers after an emergency blood... Continue Reading →
Walt Disney World is relaxing its face covering guidelines as vaccination rates around the world increase. Beginning next week, fully vaccinated guests will be able to visit indoor locations and enjoy attractions while maskless. Disney updated their health and safety protocols, which will take effect June 15, on the official Walt Disney World website: FACE... Continue Reading →
Captain America is inspiring kids around the world. Anthony Mackie, who plays Falcon in the Marvel Cinematic Universe, introduced the new Captain America (Sam Wilson) Disney Parks Character at the grand opening ceremony for Avengers Campus. Here’s what Captain America (Steve Rogers) looked like at Disney California Adventure Park prior to the opening of Avengers... Continue Reading →
Halloween is coming quickly, and Walt Disney World is releasing new details about the new event replacing Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party this year: Disney After Hours Boo Bash. The event will take place on select nights from August 10, 2021 through October 31, 2021 at Magic Kingdom Park. The event will feature special cavalcades, character... Continue Reading →
The CDC has given Disney Cruise Line the green light conduct test cruises later this month out of Port Canaveral. The Disney Dream will take part in a simulated cruise June 29th, featuring cast members who will volunteer to take part in it. Disney Cruise Line released a statement saying in part: “We have reached... Continue Reading →
The fourth installment of the “Thor” franchise is one step closer to cinemas. Chris Hemsworth announced Tuesday that filming has wrapped in Australia on “Thor: Love and Thunder”. Hemsworth shared a new look at the film on Instagram, featuring Thor and the reappearance of director Taika Waititi as rock monster Korg. https://www.instagram.com/p/CPmF6gopEqE/?utm_medium=copy_link Hemsworth and Waititi... Continue Reading →
There's a little bit of extra magic in the air this year, as Walt Disney World prepares to celebrate its 50th anniversary. This morning, Walt Disney World debuted a new commercial for the event, which is dubbed "The Most Magical Celebration on Earth". The 30-second TV spot shows the magic taking over all four parks,... Continue Reading →
Disneyland is currently only allowing California residents to book park reservations and visit the parks during the initial phase of reopening. Disneyland has just announced out-of-state guests can begin visiting the park as early as June 15, 2021. Guests who don’t have a California ID can now begin booking their return to the parks on... Continue Reading →
Jungle Cruise is returning to Disneyland this summer — with a new look. The reimagined attraction will reopen July 16, 2021 with a tweaked storyline and new features. According to Disney, Trader Sam, who’s known the best merchant in the jungle, has found a way to convert the new Lost & Found location into something... Continue Reading →
Disneyland is releasing details about how one of its new attractions at Avengers Campus will operate upon opening June 4, 2021. WEB SLINGERS: A Spider-Man Adventure will utilize the virtual queue system, similar to the program Disneyland and Walt Disney World will have in place for Star Wars: Rise of the Resistance. Virtual queue enrollment... Continue Reading →
The Eternals are here. Marvel giving fans a long-awaited look at the star-studded lineup for one of the brand’s next big projects. The cast includes Angelina Jolie, Richard Madden, Kumail Nanjiani, Lauren Ridloff, Brian Tyree Henry, Salma Hayek, Lia McHugh, Don Lee, Kit Harington, Gemma Chan and Barry Keoghan. https://youtu.be/0WVDKZJkGlY Marvel also released the first... Continue Reading →
Walt Disney World cast members are getting a bit of new bling for the park’s 50th anniversary. Cast members will be receiving a new nametag for “The World’s Most Magical Celebration”. The nametag will feature “EARidescence,” the official color and style of the 50th anniversary. https://youtu.be/lHw1ODGIHyY The 50th anniversary is a multi-month event, which kicks... Continue Reading →
Summertime is taking over Tokyo Disney Resort starting June 1st. Minnie Mouse has a new wardrobe ready for the new season, that she’ll wear in Toontown at Minnie’s Style Studio. The beachy, polka-dot dress comes with a bow in the front and matching accessories. This summertime look rounds out the year for Minnie at Minnie’s... Continue Reading →
It’s laughter they’re after. The residents of Monstropolis are back. Disney+ is giving a sneak peek of “Monsters at Work” coming this summer. The trailer features some newcomers, as well as an appearance from Mike Wasowski. https://twitter.com/disneyplus/status/1394518227066114051?s=21 “Monsters at Work” is set to debut July 2, 2021 on Disney+.
Walt Disney World is updating its mask policy for guests just a day after the CDC updated its guidance for people who are vaccinated. Masks will no longer be required in outdoor common areas starting Saturday, May 15. The mandate has been part of Walt Disney World health and safety plan since the parks reopened... Continue Reading →
California’s statewide mask mandate will end next month. Gov. Gavin Newsom said California will effectively end its mask mandate next month when the state plans to fully reopen. When asked during an interview about wearing masks after June 15th, Gov. Newsom said: "No. Only in those settings that are indoor -- only in those massively... Continue Reading →
Disney is revealing new details, including the storyline, for its first ever attraction at sea: the AquaMouse. The attraction will feature show scenes, lighting and special effects, and surprises. According to Disney, the first-of-its-kind water ride will send riders on an adventure through 760 feet of winding tubes suspended high above the upper decks of... Continue Reading →
There are some new faces coming to “The Proud Family” reboot. When the series was first announced, Disney+ introduced Maya Leibowitz-Jenkins. Now, we’re learning the show will feature Disney’s first LGBTQ+ mixed couple: Barry Leibowitz-Jenkins and Randall Leibowitz-Jenkins. The couple, voiced by Zachary Quinto and Billy Porter are the adoptive parents to 14-year-old Maya. Maya... Continue Reading →
Star Wars Celebration has its sights set on 2022. Event leaders have announced new dates in order to “produce the best experience possible”. Star Wars Celebration Anaheim 2022 has been moved from August 18-21 2022, to May 26-29, 2022. The event did not list exact reasons for the change in dates. Existing ticket holders will... Continue Reading →
As Walt Disney World phases out temperature checks, the company is also scaling back on another COVID-19 safety measure: physical distancing. The company updated its safety guidance on the official Walt Disney World website to highlight the reduced distance of physical space between guests. Temporary adjustments are still in place to promote physical distancing. While... Continue Reading →
Mickey's Not-So-Scary Halloween Party was cancelled due to the pandemic in 2020... and it won't be back in 2021. However, Walt Disney World has just announced a spooky new event: Disney After Hours BOO BASH. “Disney After Hours BOO BASH” will take place on select nights, Aug. 10 – Oct. 31, from 9 p.m. to... Continue Reading →
It’s a step towards normalcy. Walt Disney World has announced plans to phase out temperature screenings for guests and cast members at its theme parks later this month. According to Disney, guests will no longer have their temperature taken upon park entry starting May 16th. Cast member temperature screenings will end on May 7th. Disney... Continue Reading →
Walt Disney World is making sure guests know they are still required to wear a mask and must abide by park safety policies. Hours after Governor Ron DeSantis announced the suspension of all local COVID-19 orders, Disney sent out a My Disney Experience push notification to acknowledge the decision and remind guests that face covering... Continue Reading →
After being derailed by the COVID-19 pandemic, the Disney College Program at Walt Disney World is returning in June. The company credits rising vaccination rates and revised health guidance as reasons to safely bring the program back. Walt Disney World is inviting participants whose program ended early or was suspended in 2020 to reapply and... Continue Reading →
Florida Governor Ron Desantis is suspending all local emergency COVID-19 orders. Monday morning the Governor announced a bill signing to invalidate all local orders. The bill will go into effect July 1, 2021. He is using his executive power so suspend all orders until his new bill takes effect. "I think this is the evidence-based... Continue Reading →
A man was bitten by a shark near Disney's Vero Beach Resort on Thursday, according to officials. The beachside resort is about 112 miles from Walt Disney World. According to the Indian River County Sheriff's Office, a 54-year-old man was alert and stable after a shark bit him in the leg. The victim was swimming... Continue Reading →
In January 2020, Disneyland made an unprecedented move by "sunsetting" the Annual Pass Program. Disneyland President Ken Potrock cited the COVID-19 pandemic as the reason behind axing the current AP offerings on the west coast, originally saying: "Due to the continued uncertainty of the pandemic and limitations around the reopening of our California theme parks,... Continue Reading →
Disney Cruise Line is preparing to add a ship to its fleet in 2022. During a grand reveal, Disney Cruise Line shared details about the Disney Wish, set to sail in the summer of 2022. The ship will feature a first-of-its-kind attraction dubbed the AquaMouse. According to Disney Cruise Line, the AquaMouse will immerse sailors... Continue Reading →
Disney is unveiling new plans for the world famous Jungle Cruise attraction. The Trader Sam scene at the end will be changing... into a gift shop scene. According to Disney, Alberta Falls, proprietor of the Jungle Navigation Company Ltd., has entrusted her longtime friend, Trader Sam, to manage the new Lost & Found location. But,... Continue Reading →
In an unprecedented move, The Walt Disney Company is updating their guidelines to the "Disney Look" model for cast member appearance while working. Disney published an official update, citing their work towards progress, which includes the addition of the 5th key: Inclusion. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QQTij9Rghls&feature=emb_title "We’re looking at other traditions, too – including the policies that guide... Continue Reading →
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 →
