Chuck Mirarchi 
EPCOT’s Living with the Land is living its best life as decorations sprouted up throughout the attraction. We recently sailed through to experience this year’s Living with the Land — Glimmering Greenhouses. Once guests travel through a scene of a deciduous forest in the middle of a thunderstorm, a tropical rainforest, a desert, the American … Read more
Ever since Disney bought Pixar Animation Studios in 2006, there have been rumors that Apple could or would buy The Walt Disney Company. Now that Bob Iger is back in the CEO chair, speculation is back that he could cement his legacy with a sale to Apple (or some other mega buyer). According to a … Read more
Every year, Disney Enterprises files patents for a wide variety of inventions – some of which become reality. Recently, a patent, which Disney submitted on May 17, 2021, was published. This patent is for a new park ride system entitled “PARK RIDE WITH DROP SWING PROPULSION.” This patent states this is a “park ride for … Read more
As an extra delicious treat during the 2023 Disney California Adventure Food & Wine Festival, Disney is bringing back Soarin’ Over California for a limited time. From March 3, 2023, through April 25, 2023, Soarin’ Around the World will make way for Soarin’ Over California. You’ve flown around the world, but there’s no place like … Read more
While visiting the Disneyland Resort, we came across some nifty new MagicBand+ designs. We found these at the MagicBand+ kiosk at the Disneyland parking structure. We also found some of these designs available for sale on shopDisney.com. C-3PO and R2-D2 MagicBand+ – Star Wars – $44.99 This MagicBand+ is for all those droid fans out … Read more
In a Facebook post, the Lake Buena Vista location of Rita’s Italian Ice & Frozen Custard is offering Cast Members a free ice today only. It is safe to assume the celebration is regarding the news of Bob Iger replacing Bob Chapek as the company CEO. Someone did ask “what are we celebrating?” but no … Read more
Given the fact that now former Disney CEO Bob Chapek signed a new three-year contract, it comes as no surprise that he could be in line for a multi-million dollar payout. Bloomberg is reporting that with exit payments and benefits, Chapek could be worth more than $23 million. If he holds on to his Disney … Read more
If you’re Team Wakanda Forever or Team Forever in Blue Jeans, these new Ear Headbands are a must-have. We found both of these ear headbands at the Emporium at the Magic Kingdom. Black Panther: Wakanda Forever Ear Headband for Adults – $34.99 This ear headband is inspired by Black Panther‘s suit and features a vibranium … Read more
Two fan-favorite events will be returning to the Disneyland Resort starting in January 2023 – the Lunar New Year Celebration and Disney California Adventure Food & Wine Festival. We are excited to share that two limited-time festivals will be returning to the Disneyland Resort in early 2023. The Lunar New Year celebration and Disney California Adventure Food … Read more
According to a report on CNBC, The Walt Disney Board was in discussions with Bob Iger on Friday evening about coming back as CEO. A deal was reached last night. At that point, Chapek was notified of the decision, but not until moments before the announcement went public on Sunday. CNBC’s David Faber reported on … Read more
Guests visiting Walt Disney World from December 23 through December 31, 2022, will be able to see “Mickey’s Once Upon a Christmastime Parade,” twice daily – Noon and 3:00 p.m. – in the Magic Kingdom. The parade, which can only be seen during “Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party” on select days in November and December, … Read more
There were two farewells this past Sunday evening, Elton John’s Farewell Tour was live-streamed from Dodgers Stadium on Disney+ and The Walt Disney Company said goodbye to CEO Bob Chapek and hello … again … to Bob Iger. Today, as the markets opened up, Disney stock [$DIS] soared as investors and fans alike cheered Iger’s … Read more
Today, Disney unveiled new details on the upcoming Disney100: The Exhibition, celebrating the centennial of The Walt Disney Company. The Disney 100 Years of Wonder World Tour will debut on February 18, 2023, and run through August 27, 2023, at Philadelphia’s Franklin Institute. In addition to the announcement, five items from The Walt Disney Archives were … Read more
This past Friday, “Believe… in Holiday Magic” nighttime fireworks show returned to Disneyland for the holiday season. The show, which runs through January 8, 2023, is a pyrotechnical spectacle. The sky overhead Sleeping Beauty Castle lights up with a colorful display of fireworks. As with select shows around the parks, “Believe… in Holiday Magic” will … Read more
Move over every other Loungefly you own, this new Mickey Mouse Woven Loungefly Mini Backpack is the accessory version of the famed little black dress Coco Chanel always talked about. We found this backpack at Uptown Jewelers on Main Street, U.S.A. in the Magic Kingdom. Additionally, it is available for purchase on shopDisney.com. Mickey Mouse … Read more
This past spring, Disney announced The Cake Bake Shop would be coming to Disney’s Boardwalk in 2023. The shop would be replacing the shuttered ESPN Club Spot. Now, Disney has released concept art of what the shop will look like. As we can see from the concept art, there will be multiple entrances – one … Read more
