First Look at Stitch Crashes Disney “Lady and the Tramp” Series for February

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As if this odd collection couldn’t get any weirder, we now have a first look at the February series for “Stitch Crashes Disney”, themed to Lady and the Tramp. This monthly collection features Stitch “crashing” classic Disney film scenes, inspired by the Lilo & Stitch film trailers from 2002. Each series of the collection will … Read more

Kevin Rafferty to Officially Retire from Walt Disney Imagineering in April

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Kevin Rafferty, the Walt Disney Imagineer behind Mickey & Minnie’s Runaway Railway at Disney’s Hollywood Studios in Walt Disney World and Cars Land in Disney California Adventure (and many, many more incredible projects) has officially announced his retirement. Rafferty had initially expressed the intent to retire shortly after the grand opening of Mickey & Minnie’s … Read more

BREAKING: Mardi Gras 2021 International Flavors of Carnival Announced for Universal Orlando Resort

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It’s time for a modified Mardi Gras, as Universal Orlando Resort has announced the return of this popular event at Universal Studios Florida. Mardi Gras will take place from February 6 to March 28, and will feature international foods, floats, street entertainment (yes, with bead tossing), and the return of the Tribute Store! Additional details … Read more

PHOTOS: New Plastic Dividers Installed on Walt Disney World Monorails

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The Walt Disney World Monorail system has seen a number of changes since the reopening of the parks and resorts, starting out with vinyl dividers in between cabins (which ultimately had to be modified due to a potential fire hazard), and now the addition of plastic dividers to form smaller isolated sections for guests to … Read more

Magic Kingdom Park Passes Fully Booked For All Guests on October 1 for 50th Anniversary

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We hope you have your plans for the 50th Anniversary of Walt Disney World already set, because it seems time has run out for Disney Park Passes at the Magic Kingdom. Previously only fully booked for Annual Passholders, the park is now booked for all guest types on October 1, 2021. Both Theme Park Tickets … Read more

Disney Cruise Line Extends Suspension of All Departures Through March 2021

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The latest official cancellation announcement has come from Disney Cruise Line, which is cancelling all sailings departing through March 2021. Previously, DCL had pulled these sailings from their online booking site. Affected Guests who have paid their reservation in full will have the choice of a 125% future cruise credit to be used for a … Read more

“The Soul of Jazz: An American Adventure” Exhibit Coming to EPCOT This February

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The historic transformation of EPCOT will take another step forward in early February with “The Soul of Jazz: An American Adventure,” a new exhibit debuting inside The American Adventure. Featuring Joe Gardner from Disney and Pixar’s “Soul” – now streaming on Disney+ – you’re invited on a musical tour of America to learn about this inspiring genre … Read more

Disneyland Resort to Become COVID-19 Vaccine Super Site

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The Happiest Place on Earth will soon become the Biggest COVID-19 Vaccination Site in Orange County as new plans for vaccine distribution have been established for California in hopes of lowering transmission rates. Disneyland Resort in Anaheim will become the Super first Point-of-Dispensing site for COVID-19 vaccines for residents of Orange County, set to vaccinate … Read more

UPDATE: Mears Issues Statement on Disney’s Magical Express Service Suspension, Will Continue Providing Transportation to Walt Disney World Resort

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As we reported earlier today, Disney’s Magical Express service, which provides guests with transportation between Orlando International Airport and the Walt Disney World, will be ending in 2022. The service was operated by Mears Transportation, which has seen a number of layoffs due to the impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic, and has since issued a … Read more

PHOTOS: First Look at “La Gelateria” Stand Coming to the Italy Pavilion at EPCOT

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It’s almost time to mangiare on some delicious gelato at the Italy Pavilion in EPCOT! A new quick service dining location named La Gelateria is destined for the pavilion, led by the Patina Restaurant Group. While riding along the Disney Skyliner today, we caught a first look at the built-out exterior of the stand being … Read more

BREAKING: Disney’s Magical Express Service Ending in 2022 at Walt Disney World

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UPDATE: Mears Transportation has issued a statement on the suspension of Disney’s Magical Express, confirming that the company will continue providing their own transportation options to the theme parks and resorts. For more information, click here. Disney’s Magical Express service, which provides guests with transportation between Orlando International Airport and the Walt Disney World, will … Read more

Space Mountain Temporarily Closed at the Magic Kingdom; My Disney Experience Sending Push Notifications

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Guests at headed to the Magic Kingdom today are receiving push notifications from My Disney Experience indicating that Space Mountain is currently unavailable. The message comes from Jason Kirk, Vice President of Magic Kingdom park. Cast Members are working diligently to get the attraction back up and running again, but between the PeopleMover still under … Read more

BREAKING: Disney CEO Bob Chapek Issues Statement on Incident at U.S. Capitol

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In light of recent events that took place at the U.S. Capitol yesterday, Bob Chapek, CEO of The Walt Disney Company, has issued a statement via the company’s Twitter account: In the statement, Chapek condemned the acts transpired in the raid at the U.S. Capitol, insisting that the nation come together in support of democracy: … Read more

New Limited Edition Lady Plush Revealed for “Disney Treasures From the Vault” Amazon Collection; Early Access for D23 Members Tomorrow

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D23 has just revealed their first plush in the Disney Treasures From the Vault collection, another limited edition collaboration with Amazon! And while this might seem like your average “Lady and the Tramp” plush, there’s some fascinating history behind it linking it to Walt Disney himself! Read on for more details on the plush as … Read more

PHOTOS: NEW Vibrante & Vívido Food Studio Inspired by Mary Blair’s Latin American Tour with Walt Disney at the EPCOT International Festival of the Arts 2021

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This year’s Festival of the Arts at EPCOT will bring an all-new Food Studio named “Vibrante & Vívido”, which translates from Spanish as “Vibrant & Vivid”, a nod to Mary Blair’s art fused with Latin American flavors inspired by Central and Southern America. The Vibrante & Vívido Food Studio is located between Morocco and France, … Read more

The Walt Disney Company Executives to Discuss Fiscal First Quarter 2021 Financial Results on February 11

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The Walt Disney Company (NYSE: DIS) will discuss fiscal first quarter 2021 financial results via a live audio webcast beginning at 4:30 p.m. ET / 1:30 p.m. PT on Thursday, February 11, 2021. Results will be released after the close of regular trading on February 11, 2021. To listen to the webcast, visit www.disney.com/investors, and stay … Read more