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Disney executives from a variety of fields held a panel at the 2017 South by Southwest Conference (SXSW) in Austin, Texas, and discussed how emerging technologies will help the company to innovate and break new ground in storytelling. Disney Imagineering R&D executive Jon Snoddy, Disney Consumer Products and Interactive Media senior vice president Mike White, and Disney … Read more
The newest restaurant at Tokyo Disneyland opened on March 25, 2017, in Tomorrowland. Plazma Ray’s Diner is a counter service restaurant that specializes in rice bowls and even offers sweet potato fries (which is uncommon in Japan). This restaurant is a simple re-theme of the former Plaza Restaurant which closed in January 2017. The restaurant … Read more
The D23 Expo Japan 2018 returns to Tokyo Disney Resort starting February 10-12, 2018. Not many details are known at this time, but more information will be made available in Summer 2017 (also that’s when the tickets will go on sale). You can check the official website (Japanese only) and the D23 website. This fan event is … Read more
The Japanese airline ANA, or All Nippon Airways, unveiled their most recent Star Wars themed plane which is themed to look like C-3PO! On the outside, along with having a large Star Wars logo, the plane is a bright yellow with a series of circles and wires that resemble that of the droid. This C-3PO … Read more
Recently, the Oriental Land Company has let us meet one of Duffy’s new friends, Stella Lou. She is a fun-loving purple bunny who has a passion for dancing, and big dreams of performing on Broadway. She would practice her dancing every day on the American Waterfront, and once Duffy met Stella Lou, he decided that … Read more
Portobello will be closing as of April 23rd, 2017, to undergo a lengthy refurbishment. In collaboration with award winning Chef Tony Mantuano, they are looking to provide an authentic Italian dining experience, which will include a new family style menu, and craft Italian wines & beers. Portobello is expected to open in fall 2017.
D23 is offering you the chance to be among the first to explore Pandora – The World of Avatar, not only before it opens to the public, but with Imagineer Joe Rohde! In addition to a guided walk-through of the exotic new land at Disney’s Animal Kingdom Theme Park with Joe, attendees will enjoy lunch at … Read more
On Thursday, the Walt Disney Company announced the extension of current CEO Bob Iger’s contract to July 2, 2019. The complex nature of finding a suitable replacement has proven challenging in the years since Mr. Iger first announced his desire to retire. Since it is a “robust process of identifying a successor and ensuring a … Read more
Tonight, the Disney Parks Blog hosted a live stream of Wishes, and at the very end they gave us an exclusive sneak peek at their new fireworks spectacular, Happily Ever After. The sneak peak isn’t until the end of the stream at around 19:56, but you are more than welcome to watch the fireworks beforehand … Read more
Some new entertainment will be coming to Disney’s Hollywood Studios this summer in a limited time engagement. This new event called “The Music of Pixar Live!” will showcase some of the wonderful, yet memorable music from a selection of Pixar Films. There will be a live orchestra, as well as appearances from beloved Pixar character … Read more
Springtime will be hopping its way to the Disneyland Resort in just 2 weeks. Beginning April 1st, the Eggstravaganza will be returning to the Disneyland Resort for its 5th year. To participate, pick up a map and stickers for $5.99 (plus tax) at select merchandise locations throughout Disneyland Resort. The Eggstravaganza is a scavenger hunt … Read more
In honor of the 50th Anniversary of Pirates of the Caribbean at the Disneyland Resort, which was March 18th, Disney has thrown together a special video that highlights some interesting facts about this well beloved ride:
In this week’s edition of ‘This Week in Disney History,’ we will explore some of the milestones from March 19th-March 25th that helped shape and form the Walt Disney Company as it exists today. This Week in Disney History: March 19th-March 25th On March 19th, 1995, the Penny Arcade, Main Street Bookstore, and House of … Read more
In honor of the 50th anniversary of the original Pirates of the Caribbean attraction at Disneyland (tomorrow, March 18th), I have decided to celebrate the occasion with 50 fun facts you may or may not know about the rides and the movie franchise. The list will countdown to what I think are the coolest facts … Read more
Starting May 26th, 2017, guests traveling with little ones to California Adventure can find some new show experiences inspired by some hit shows on Disney Junior. This new show will be called the ‘Disney Junior Dance Party’ and will feature stories from “Mickey and the Roadster Racers,” as well as “Doc McStuffins,” “Sofia the First” and “The … Read more
Pretty soon, the Disney’s Easter event will be hopping to the Tokyo Disney Resort. A first for the event, guests will be able to encounter the mischevious bunny-eared Usatama egg characters, who bring with them a whole lot of mayhem and springtime fun. Judy Hopps and Nick Wilde will have their own parade floats in the all new Usatama … Read more
