Jessica Figueroa 
As if the laying off of 28,000 Cast Members wasn’t enough, Disneyland has announced additional furloughs as a result of California theme parks being “in limbo” for the foreseeable future. According to the OC Register, Disneyland President Ken Potrock announced the furloughs of executive, salaried, and hourly workers in an internal letter to Cast Members: … Read more
Typically, when we think Award Wieners at Disney California Adventure, our mind goes to Carne Asada Fries and Rainbow Funnel Cake. However, when Award Wieners reopens on November 19 along with the rest of the outdoor shopping and dining district (yes, it’s technically an extension of Downtown Disney now), its menu offerings will look more … Read more
On the heels of rumors of a delayed grand opening, we’ve noticed a number of developments hinting at the fact that Disney may have fast-tracked Remy’s Ratatouille Adventure inside the France Pavilion expansion at EPCOT. Our latest look at the pavilion showed that the area was practically ready to open, with even the finest details, … Read more
While Walt Disney World’s phased reopening is well underway, the Disneyland Resort’s reopening remains stalled, with hotel cancellations now extending through December 31. Guests with existing reservations has begun to receive emails notifying them of the cancellation, which read as follows: Dear Guest, We are sorry to inform you that your upcoming visit with us … Read more
Since the reopening of EPCOT, we’ve only seen The Voices of Liberty virtually through online performances. Thankfully, they’ll be returning for the Festival of the Holidays, but we have an update on the future of their performances come next year with the Festival of the Arts. Not only will Voices of Liberty be returning for … Read more
The full lineup of virtual events and presentation has been announced for the D23 Fantastic Worlds Celebration, which has gone digital due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Join D23 for an exciting week of virtual events, articles, and merchandise releases celebrating all the wonderful worlds of Disney! Check out the full lineup below. Monday, November 16 … Read more
The very first phase of Disneyland Resort’s hotel reopenings has just been announced. Similar to the phased reopening here at Walt Disney World, the Disney Vacation Club section of Disney’s Grand Californian Hotel & Spa will be reopening on December 6, just in time for the Christmas season and a few weeks after the reopening … Read more
Theme parks have been decimated by the effects of COVID-19, and Disney is no exception, with tens of thousands laid off and numerous projects either cancelled or placed on hold due to the financial impacts of the ongoing pandemic. However, good news is on the horizon with U.S. markets surging this morning on news of … Read more
Following the debut of the popular Wishes Come True Blue color collection, Disney continues to celebrate the 40-year anniversary of Disney and Make-A-Wish® with a lovable Mickey Mouse plush – which unlocks yet another donation to Make-A-Wish – along with a brand-new animated short! Check out the full announcement below. From Disney Parks: The holidays are the perfect time for … Read more
Alex Trebek, the beloved “Jeopardy!” host since 1984, has died at age 80. The TV icon had long since battled stage 4 pancreatic cancer, announcing the news back in March 2019. “Jeopardy!” shared the news via the show’s Twitter account. Alex Trebek passed away peacefully at home early this morning, surrounded by family and friends. … Read more
After days of counting ballots, the time-honored democratic process of electing (or re-electing) the nation’s president has finally concluded in the United States. Joe Biden is the projected official winner of the 2020 Presidential Election—and while that will mean many changes for the country, the outcome may also affect a tiny corner of Walt Disney … Read more
Hooray for Hollywood—and the start of the holiday season! Today, it’s all things Christmas across all four Walt Disney World theme parks, and amongst the new offerings are specialty snacks, beckoning to be tasted. We’re stopping by multiple locations at Disney’s Hollywood Studios to try them all, including Mickey’s Holiday Cookie. Mickey’s Holiday Cookie – … Read more
Hooray for Hollywood—and the start of the holiday season! Today, it’s all things Christmas across all four Walt Disney World theme parks, and amongst the new offerings are specialty snacks, beckoning to be tasted. We’re stopping by multiple locations at Disney’s Hollywood Studios to try them all, including the Frozen Salted Caramel Hot Chocolate, which … Read more
Today marked the start of the holidays at Walt Disney World, and over at Disney’s Hollywood Studios, a familiar favorite is returning to the Hollywood Tower Hotel. Once titled “Sunset Seasons Greetings”, a set of projections graced the Tower of Terror in the form of a modified “Hollywood Holiday Tower Hotel” show. After dark, the … Read more
As much as we all need Christmas this year, the health and safety guidelines instituted due to the COVID-19 pandemic are still in place, and that means changes across Walt Disney World and how the resorts celebrate the holidays. At the Magic Kingdom, Cinderella Castle Dream Lights were not hung this year. Instead, a series … Read more
Just in time for the holiday season, “For the First Time in Forever: A Frozen Sing-Along Celebration” has added its annual festive finale, featuring everyone’s favorite snowman, Olaf, and the celebratory songs of the season. Having just only recently reopened, it was unknown whether the Frozen Sing-Along would bring back its holiday overlay for the … Read more