Jamie Rowland 
An Epic Universe casting call, along with upset “Snow White” actors, Easter treats, and flying dragons in Epic Universe — all this and more in today’s daily recap for Friday, March 14, 2025. Walt Disney World Magic Kingdom EPCOT Disney’s Animal Kingdom Disney Springs New Merchandise Other Walt Disney World News Disneyland Resort Disneyland Paris … Read more
The bell tower in the Italy pavilion at EPCOT is now covered with scrim that pictures the tower. In our last update on construction, the tower was almost completely covered in scrim. Only the rooftop was visible at that time. Now, the entire tower is covered in scrim with a photo matching the typical facade … Read more
Upcoming leadership changes have been announced for Universal Studios Japan and will be effective starting on June 1, 2025. JL Bonnier JL Bonner is being promoted from his current position of Universal Studios Japan as President, CEO to the position of President, COO, Pacific Rim where he will oversee the teams and overall operations of … Read more
A voice actor in the upcoming live-action “Snow White” film is disappointed in the downgraded premiere of the film. We recently reported that Disney was going against the grain by avoiding a red carpet premiere in London in favor of a launch at a castle in Spain. Disney then announced that the film’s Hollywood premiere … Read more
According to director James Cameron, “Avatar: Fire and Ash” will be longer than its predecessors, “Avatar” and “Avatar: The Way of Water,” due to having “too many great ideas.” ‘Avatar: Fire and Ash’ to be Longer than ‘Avatar’ and ‘The Way of Water’ Per Empire, Cameron originally planned for the original “Avatar” film to have … Read more
Susan Egan, the voice of Megara in the 1997 Disney animated feature “Hercules,” surprised guests with a performance of “I Won’t Say (I’m In Love)” at Disneyland After Dark: 90s Nite. Susan Egan Performs at Disneyland After Dark: 90s Nite In a post on Instagram, Disney Parks shared video footage of the surprise karaoke-style performance … Read more
Two new stores, named Disney Style and Disney Glamour, are now open to guests in Disney Village at Disneyland Paris. New Stores Now Open in Disney Village at Disneyland Paris Disneyland Paris announced the Disney Style and Disney Glamour stores in November, alongside Deco by Disney, which will open in April. The new stores are part … Read more
Robert Downey Jr. joined Kevin Feige and Bruce Vaughn on stage at SXSW 2025 to share new details about the Stark Flight Lab attraction coming to Disney California Adventure. Robert Downey Jr. Talks Stark Flight Lab at SXSW Announced at D23: The Ultimate Disney Fan Event in 2024, two new attractions will soon join Avengers … Read more
President of Marvel Studios Kevin Feige has announced that the Fantastic Four will be meeting guests this summer at Disneyland Park. Fantastic Four Meet and Greet Coming to Disneyland No specific dates for the meet and greet were announced, but guests will be able to meet Reed Richards, Sue Storm, Johhny Storm, and Ben Grimm … Read more
During today’s “The Future of World-Building at Disney” session at SXSW 2025, a first look at the ride vehicle concept was revealed for the off-road “Cars” attraction coming to Magic Kingdom, as well as early sketches for the cars themselves. First Look at “Cars” Personalities and Ride Vehicle Concept for Magic Kingdom Expansion First announced … Read more
The “Monsters Inc” door coaster coming to Disney’s Hollywood Studios will be the first-ever suspended coaster at a Disney Park, and feature the first-ever vertical lift. ‘Monsters Inc.’ Coaster to Feature Vertical Lift Following its initial announcement last year at D23: The Ultimate Disney Fan event, today’s Disney Experiences session at SXSW 2025, “The Future of World … Read more
The new mission featuring The Mandalorian and Grogu coming to Millenium Falcon: Smugglers Run in Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge at both Disneyland and Disney’s Hollywood Studios now has an opening date. First announced at D23: The Ultimate Disney Fan Event in 2024, the new experience featuring Din Djarin and Grogu is coming to Millennium Falcon: … Read more
A new droidsmith Audio-Animatronic named Otto, the same species as Babu Frik, was revealed at the Disney Experiences session at SXSW 2025, sitting atop a BDX Droid. Droidsmith Otto Audio-Animatronic Appears at SXSW The tiny droidsmith made his appearance in the first portion of the session, focusing on Lucasfilm’s collaborations with Disney Experiences. He arrived … Read more
Many of the newly added floral flooring decals for the 2025 EPCOT International Flower & Garden Festival are already decimated in CommuniCore Hall. Flower & Garden Flooring Decals Already Destroyed in CommuniCore Hall The vinyl appliqués were added as decoration in the space for this year’s festival. However, just days after the festival’s start on … Read more
Mara Jade’s lightsaber hilt is coming to Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge, Disney is breaking tradition and having the “Snow White” premiere in a new location, and showtimes for Happily Ever After are shifting later in the evening — all this and more in today’s daily recap for Friday, March 7, 2025. Walt Disney World Magic … Read more
The Disneyland Monorail has returned to service and with it, the new entrance gates are open at Downtown Disney District. The Monorail closed for refurbishment on January 6, 2025. Monorail Returns to Service The Monorail can once again be spotted looping around the resort. There aren’t many significant changes post-refurbishment, especially not inside the park. … Read more
