Weeks ago it was announced that "Finding Nemo - The Musical" was closing at Disney's Animal Kingdom and would soon be reimagined into a new show. Today, at Destination D23, it was announced that the new show will be calling "Finding Nemo: The Big Blue and Beyond". During a Disney Parks Entertainment panel, it was... Continue Reading →
Preparations are in high gear to make sure Walt Disney World's 50th anniversary celebration kicks off without a hitch this fall. Walt Disney World is now revealing a behind-the-scenes looks at the orchestration of the 50th anniversary anthem. Platinum-selling songwriter and music producer Alana Da Fonseca crafted the original anthem for the 50th anniversary, collaborating... Continue Reading →
More live entertainment is returning to the Walt Disney World resort. "Beauty and the Beast - Live on Stage" will begin showing performances August 15th at Hollywood Studios. The show has been shelved since Walt Disney World closed back in March of 2020 due to the pandemic. The show takes place along Sunset Boulevard and... 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 →
Walt Disney World is giving a public update following the layoffs of hundreds of performers and cancellation of a number of live entertainment offerings at the parks. Bettina Buckley, Vice President of Walt Disney World Resort Live Entertainment cites the COVID-19 pandemic as the reason for cancelling several offerings. Here's the full statement: Walt Disney... Continue Reading →
The latest victim to the coronavirus: IAAPA 2020 Expo. The IAAPA Expo is typically where theme parks and attraction designers showcase their newest technology, projects, blueprins and more. The International Association of Amusement Parks and Attractions represents over 6,000 amusement-industry members in more than 100 countries worldwide and operates several global attractions-industry trade shows. The in-person... Continue Reading →
The Actors’ Equity Association, the national labor union representing stage performers at Walt Disney World have reached an agreement with the company. AEA released the following statement regarding reports that Walt Disney World has agreed to provide space for an on-site center for COVID testing at Walt Disney World. “We have been consistent that testing... Continue Reading →
Walt Disney World is providing an update in regards to character appearances and entertainment when the parks reopen this summer. Similar to our post from Friday, the company says: "Our characters will appear in new and different ways that bring a smile to your face while also being mindful of physical distancing. From special cavalcades... Continue Reading →
Shanghai Disney Resort is cancelling several shows upon its reopening set for May 11th. To abide by social distancing guidelines and prevent large gatherings, the resort will discontinue offerings that are not able to accommodate the safety requirements. Temporarily cancelled shows include: Eye of the Storm: Captain Jack’s Stunt Spectacular Frozen: A Sing-Along Celebration Mickey’s... Continue Reading →
They say death comes in threes--- and apparently that saying holds true for entertainment acts. Epcot is losing three World Showcase performances: Matsuriza, British Revolution and Sergio the Master Juggler. Sergio thanked his fans on his Facebook page, and offered a heart-wrenching message: https://www.facebook.com/ClownSergio/posts/2960135604047340 Sergio has performed at Epcot for 15 years.
