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 →
Clarabelle Cow to Make Shanghai Disney Resort Debut for Lunar New Year Event
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 →
PHOTOS: Characters Ready for Lunar New Year Celebration at Shanghai Disney Resort
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 →
Disney Junior’s Mira Makes Walt Disney World Debut
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.
New Fantasyland Opens at Tokyo Disneyland September 28th
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 →
‘Olu Mel to Make Disney Parks Debut at Shanghai Disney Resort September 1st
'Olu Mel, Duffy's music-playing turtle friend, is making his character debut at Disney Parks next month. 'Olu Mel will appear for the first time ever at Shanghai Disney Resort September 1, 2020. Shanghai Disney Resort featured a first-look of 'Olu Mel in a recent ad. Up until this point, he's only been featured on highly-coveted... Continue Reading →
Pylons Installed at Epcot as Reimagined Entrance Takes Shape
Epcot is undergoing a massive transformation and the whole front-half of the park will look completely different once complete. With most of the demolition already taking place, crews are now starting to transform the new entrance. Disney architect and designer Zach Riddley shared photos of new pylons being installed where Epcot’s new fountain will be... Continue Reading →
VIDEO: Characters, Cast & Guests Follow Safety Protocols as Earthquake Alarm Goes Off
Japan is accustomed to occasional earthquakes, and like in the United States, cell phone alarms will ping people in the area as potentially dangerous weather moves through the area. An earthquake hit south of Tokyo Disney Resort tonight (July 30 Asia Pacific time), and Twitter video shows characters, cast members and guests adhering to safety... Continue Reading →
VIDEO: Fantasyland Friends Cavalcade at Magic Kingdom
As Walt Disney World reopens its theme parks during the coronavirus pandemic, many guest experiences are being altered in order to focus on the health & safety of cast members and guests. The entertainment offered at the parks will be considerable different. No fireworks, no castle stage shows & no parades. However, Walt Disney World... Continue Reading →
Walt Disney World Shares Official Photos of Socially-Distant Entertainment Offerings
Some experiences will be vastly different when Walt Disney World reopens in an effort to prevent spreading of the coronavirus. One of the most noticeable changes will be the entertainment offerings. Walt Disney World is giving guests a first look at some new, unscheduled cavalcades that will happen throughout the day.