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 →
Walt Disney World is set to take over operations of the Morocco Pavilion at EPCOT. Disney Food Blog first posted a statement from Jacquee Wahler, VP Communications Walt Disney World Resort, and Rashid Choufani and Rachid Lyazidi, Operating Participants Morocco Pavilion: “After many years of working together, we have a mutually agreed arrangement to begin... Continue Reading →
With Pixar's "Soul" set to premiere exclusively on Disney+ this Christmas, Walt Disney Studios is giving a sneak peek at their next release planned for theaters. Today on Good Morning America, Walt Disney Studios released the first official trailer for "Raya and the Last Dragon". https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9BPMTr-NS9s The Asian-pacific film follows Raya, voiced by Kelly Marie... Continue Reading →
As Disney works through its "new normal" during the pandemic, Epcot is continuing to offer small sample-sizes of the park's beloved festivals. Disney has announced Taste of EPCOT International Festival of the Arts is scheduled to kick off January 8, 2021 and will run through February 22, 2021. The festival highlighting Broadway. the arts and... Continue Reading →
California’s newly-released, strict guidelines show a dark future for large theme parks like Disneyland and Universal. Those parks have been closed since the spring, and according to the new guidelines released by the state’s health department, it’s not known when they’ll be able to reopen. Disneyland President Pen Potrock released a statement following the health... Continue Reading →
“Wherever I go, he goes.” Star Wars isn’t holding back when it comes to building hype around season 2 of “The Mandalorian”. ESPN aired a special look at the upcoming season during Monday Night Football during the game between the Arizona Cardinals and the Dallas Cowboys. https://twitter.com/i/moments/1318340873935966208 The action-packed trailer shows new settings as Mando... Continue Reading →
The long-running Taste of Epcot International Food & Wine Festival is coming to an end. Disney has just shared an end date to the festival, which was a sample size of the typical International Food & Wine Festival. According to the company, the festival will end November 22nd. There will then be a 4 day... Continue Reading →
Pixar’s “Soul” is no longer headed straight to theaters, instead it will go to Disney+, and now the streaming service has just dropped a new trailer. The gist of the story is that Joe Gardner, an aspiring musician, goes on a journey to find his true soul and purpose in life. Here’s the new 2+... Continue Reading →
The Star Wars universe is counting down the days until season 2 of “The Mandalorian” debuts on Disney+ later this month. The company has just dropped a new 30-second TV spot for the series. https://twitter.com/themandalorian/status/1316166831900516352?s=21 New episodes for the second season will drop every Friday, only on Disney+. Here’s the lineup: Chapter 1 — Oct.... Continue Reading →
The Walt Disney Company is reorganizing its operations to give priority to its streaming video businesses and create new units that will produce content for digital and traditional platforms. Under the new structure, Disney is creating content groups for its major film franchises, general entertainment and sports, as well as a distribution arm that will... Continue Reading →
Mira, from Disney Junior’s “Mira Royal Detective” is making her Disney Parks debut this weekend at Hollywood Studios. https://twitter.com/waltdisneyworld/status/1314955099031121927?s=21 Mira, the royal detective of Jalpur, is appearing in a special cavalcade this weekend only at Disney’s Hollywood Studios. Walt Disney World has not detailed other appearances by the new Disney Junior Character.
Disney dropping a bombshell when it comes to movie releases Thursday night. The company says Pixar’s “Soul”, the first Pixar original film with a black lead, will debut exclusively on Disney+ on December 25th. This comes after the theatrical release was moved multiple times during the coronavirus pandemic. The newest date for theaters was November.... Continue Reading →
The California Attractions and Parks Association, which represents Disneyland and other parks, is asking state officials to listen to theme park operators’ recommendations and modify some protocols before issuing reopening guidelines. The Orange County Register acquired this quote from the group: “We ask the governor not to finalize guidance for amusement parks before engaging the... Continue Reading →
Walt Disney Company chairman Bob Iger has stepped down from California’s economic recovery task force. According to the Sacramento Bee, a Disney Spokesman confirmed the news Thursday evening. The spokesperson would not say why or precisely when Iger left the task force, but the news comes as theme parks pressure state to allow the industry... Continue Reading →
Nearly 2,7900 non-Union Disneyland cast members will be impacted by the mass layoffs coming to Disney. According to a WARN notice filed with the state of California, 2,691 non-union Disneyland cast members will be laid off starting December 4, 2020. This is part of the company’s 28,000 layoff announcement from Tuesday. The company cited the... Continue Reading →
Nearly 6,700 Walt Disney World employees are being laid off as part of the 28,000 announced by Disney Parks on Tuesday. According to a filing with the state, the layoffs will begin December 4th and will impact nonunion workers. The cuts are expected to impact numerous locations, such as Walt Disney World, Disneyland, Walt Disney... Continue Reading →
Helen Reddy, who played the role of Nora in "Pete's Dragon", has passed away at the age of 78. Reddy’s children Traci and Jordan announced that the actor-singer died Tuesday in Los Angeles. “She was a wonderful Mother, Grandmother and a truly formidable woman,” they said in a statement. “Our hearts are broken. But we... Continue Reading →
Disney unions are reacting to the unprecedented news of 28,000 cast members being laid off by the company. In an earlier post today, we showed you Disney decided to move forward with the cuts due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The Services Trade Council Union released the statement below: The 6 unions of the STCU represent... Continue Reading →
Disney Parks announced 28,000 layoffs, citing hardships from the coronavirus pandemic. In addition to the massive amount of layoffs, Disney directed some of the blame at California’s government, saying in part “the state’s unwillingness to lift restrictions that would allow Disneyland to reopen, we have made the very difficult decision to begin the process of... Continue Reading →
Paradise is preparing to reopen. Aulani, A Disney Resort & Spa is working towards a phased reopening beginning November 1, 2020. Disney says safety measures upon reopening will be similar to those in place at Walt Disney World and other parks around the world. Our gradual, phased approach to reopening considers the guidance of local... Continue Reading →
For more than 60 decades, Disney has trained cast members to follow four keys in order to be a successful employee. Those keys included: SafetyCourtesyShowEfficiency Now, Disney has added a fifth key in what seems to be a landmark addition: inclusion. The Four Keys were described as an integral part of cast members’ professions across... Continue Reading →
Last month we learned Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort would undergo a major overhaul starting this fall. Now, we’re learning what the updates at the resort will entail. Disney says the updates will be complete in time for the resort’s 50th anniversary in October 2021. “One of the biggest changes will greet you right up front... Continue Reading →
The wildest ride in the wilderness has been rolling through Magic Kingdom for 40 years now. To celebrate the 40th anniversary of Walt Disney World’s Big Thunder Mountain, new merchandise has debuted in Frontierland. At Frontierland Trading Post, there are new Big Thunder Mountain MagicBands, pins and shirts. The shirt and the MagicBand are branded... Continue Reading →
Adidas is hopping on the Pixar Fest promotion along with Disney, by dropping “Toy Story”-themed merchandise in October. The footwear collection features styles from the most popular characters from the franchise. There is also a Pixar-themed basketball in the new collection. The new collaboration drops October 1, 2020.
The coronavirus pandemic had put Hollywood on hold during the spring of 2020, and lasting impacts are still being felt as we enter the holiday season. Marvel is pushing back release dates for three upcoming films, including the long-awaited “Black Widow” origin story. “Black Widow” was originally slated to hit theaters in May 2020. It... Continue Reading →
ESPN is reportedly planning to move several NCAA basketball events to ESPN Wide World of Sports at Walt Disney World in 2020. According to an NCAA source cited by ESPN, the company is running 10 nonconference events in November and December, and at least eight of them are expected to take place in Orlando this... Continue Reading →
runDisney has cancelled two of its in-person races for 2021. The Walt Disney World Marathon Weekend and Disney Princess Half Marathon Weekend will not be happening due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. The races were scheduled for January and February respectively. Participants who registered through runDisney.com will be able to get a full refund for... Continue Reading →
Hong Kong Disneyland is set to reopen September 25th after two COVID-19 closures. Hong Kong Disneyland was the second park to reopen in the spring, following Shanghai Disney Resort, and closed in July due to a rise in cases in the nation. Disney will now reopen the park once again on September 25th with safety... Continue Reading →
Star Wars is kicking it into high gear for the premiere of season 2 of “The Mandalorian”. The brand just announced “Mando Mondays”, which will unveil merchandise and digital content on a weekly basis starting October 26. https://twitter.com/starwars/status/1308028890049204227?s=21 The new offering can be found on MandoMondays.com or accessed through StarWars.com. Season 2 of “The Mandalorian”... Continue Reading →
Tokyo Disney Resort’s Fantasyland expansion is set to open to the public September 28th. As we’ve posted in the past, the new land features a Beauty and the Beast area and a new daily show. As Tokyo Disneyland prepares to officially open the land, they are sharing photos of what it looks like. Two Imagineers... Continue Reading →
Marvel’s first original series is coming soon to Disney+. The streaming service has released the official trailer for “WandaVision”, starring Elizabeth Olsen as Scarlett Witch and Paul Bettany as Vision. https://youtu.be/sj9J2ecsSpo The mini-series will also have links to the Marvel Cinematic Universe. Marvel additionally released the first poster for the series. Disney+ has not announced... Continue Reading →
For the first time since the pandemic began, Disney is giving an update on water parks. In a new update on the Annual Passholder ticket page, the company announced both Blizzard Beach and Typhoon Lagoon will be closer through the beginning of March 2021. That will mean they will have been closed nearly a full... Continue Reading →
Tokyo Disney Resort has just announced an opening date for its New Fantasyland expansion. The new area in Fantasyland, including a Beauty and the Beast dark ride and a Big Hero 6 swirling ride, is set to open September 28th. The expansion was originally set to open April 15, 2020, but had been pushed back... Continue Reading →
Tensions are building in the California theme park community. While brands like Disney & Universal operate in Florida, there is still no reopening date for their California parks to reopen. During a Wednesday press conference, Governor Gavin Newsom said an announcement on theme parks will be made soon. https://twitter.com/cagovernor/status/1306308358979239937?s=21 Governor Newsom says the state is... Continue Reading →
One of the Disney-area discount stores is back open. The Disney Character Warehouse, which is operated by Disney cast members, is back open at the Orlando Premium Outlets (Vineland). The store provides discounted Disney merchandise that is either overstocked or out of date at the parks. This is one of two shops, and is currently... Continue Reading →
Disneyland still doesn’t have a reopening date and now theme park industry leaders are putting pressure on the California government. According to the OC Register, Disneyland President Ken Potrock says: We are disappointed with the state’s lack of progress in providing the industry with guidance and clarity on reopening. We have proven we can operate... Continue Reading →
Magic Kingdom is doing Halloween cavalcades during the fall season to keep spirits up despite the cancellation of Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Party events due to the pandemic. There are four cavalcades... and we got video of all of them. Mickey & friends (Boo to You!): https://youtu.be/PXBX36JPxrQ Pooh & Friends: https://youtu.be/ugogeXS1wZU Nightmare Before Christmas: https://youtu.be/VVX4eDKaMNE Disney Villains:... Continue Reading →
Duffy’s friend ‘Olu Mel has arrived at Walt Disney World. ‘Olu Mel merchandise debuted at Boutiki today, on the first floor of Polynesian Village Resort. The merchandise is advertised as limited, and there it a limit on how much guests can buy. ‘Olu Mel is originally from Aulani, but has since debuted at Shanghai Disney... Continue Reading →
The progress of TRON has been nothing short of amazing. Just yesterday, we shared a video of crews actively working on the structure over the track. https://youtu.be/UbdlaKz_SrE Today, Imagineers have installed the first piece of the canopy that will cover the outdoor portion of the coaster. According to Zach Riddley, Walt Disney World Site Portfolio... Continue Reading →
This is the way. Disney+ has just dropped an intense trailer for season 2 of “The Mandalorian”. https://twitter.com/disneyplus/status/1305868981685944320?s=21 “The Mandalorian” season 2 is set to debut on Disney+ October 30.
The Minnie Ear collection has just gotten a whole lot fancier. A new set of burgundy sequin ears has arrived at Walt Disney World. The ears are sequin and the bow is made up of a velvet /suede-esque material— bringing an elegance to the accessory. We found this pair at World of Disney at Disney... Continue Reading →
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) announced that international travelers will no longer be required to undergo enhanced COVID-19 testing upon their arrival to the U.S. starting September 14, 2020. “We now have a better understanding of COVID-19 transmission that indicates symptom-based screening has limited effectiveness because people with COVID-19 may have no... Continue Reading →
Chadwick Boseman was buried near his South Carolina hometown six days after he died at his home in Los Angeles, according to a death certificate obtained Monday by the Associated Press. The “Black Panther” star was laid to rest Sept. 3 at Welfare Baptist Church Cemetery in Belton, S.C., about 11 miles from Boseman’s hometown... Continue Reading →
The Halloween season officially begins September 15th at Walt Disney World, but fall decor has already started popping up at Magic Kingdom. Halloween season at Magic Kingdom runs from September 15th through October 31st.
Mickey Mouse is getting a new series. Disney+ has just announced an all-new animated shorts series: “The Wonderful World of Mickey Mouse”, which comes from the team behind Disney Channel’s Emmy® Award-winning “Mickey Mouse” cartoon shorts. The new Disney+ original series will feature Mickey and his best pals—Minnie, Donald, Daisy, Goofy, and Pluto—as they embark... Continue Reading →
The live-action "Mulan" has officially debuted in China. Despite 90% of the country's theaters being open post-COVID, the film pulled in only $23.2 million during the 3-day weekend. It's worth noting theaters are only operating at 50% capacity. Disney touted that “Mulan’s” opening was similar to the releases of “Cinderella” and “Maleficent: Mistress of Evil”... Continue Reading →
Florida’s tourism industry, because of an anticipated lag in international tourism to Florida and airplane travel, could take two to three years to rebound, the state Legislature’s top economist says. Florida’s revenue is expected to drop $5.4 billion over two years compared to original projections as the tourism industry lags and unemployment remains high because... Continue Reading →
Walt Disney World is preparing to deck the halls in 2020 despite the cancellation of Mickey's Very Merry Christmas Party events. With daily operations altered to offer holiday entertainment, merchandise and themed treats beginning November 6th, Walt Disney World pushing for guests to visit during the winter season. The travel destination just debuted the first... Continue Reading →
Walt Disney World will still be decking the halls this holiday season despite the cancellation of Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party. Disney has released photos of cast members working hard to help the four parks transform for the winter season. The modified holiday season is expected to run from November 6th through December 30th.
Disney California Adventure is reopening this Christmas season... well, kind of. Disneyland Resort is reopening DCA's Buena Vista Street this November for dining and shopping experiences. California has recently issued guidelines for theme parks to reopen safely during the pandemic, but larger parks like Disneyland are not currently allowed to operate yet. Shopping: Elias &... Continue Reading →
Disney is rolling out a worldwide merchandise collection benefiting a non-profit organization. The "Wishes Come True Blue" collection features the Disney Parks products we're used to seeing, like spirit jerseys, Minnie ears, Loungefly backpacks, etc., but it also debuts two new types of products: adjustable Mickey ears for kids and cloth face masks -- similar... Continue Reading →
The California Department of Health is releasing long-awaited guidance for theme parks to work towards reopening following the coronavirus pandemic. Many parks, including Disneyland, have been closed since mid-March. The department has developed guidance based on the areas of certain amusement parks, which are divided up by daily case counts and risk factors. Disneyland Resort... Continue Reading →
