Jessica Figueroa 
Announced today at Investor Day 2020, Star Wars will be debuting an all-new anime series titled “Star Wars: Visions” on Disney+ in 2021. Star Wars has tapped into the talents of the leading Japanese anime studios to bring a diverse cultural perspective to the franchise. “Star Wars: Visions”, an Original Series, will be comprised of … Read more
During today’s Investor Day 2020 presentation, Kathleen Kennedy announced that two new “Star Wars” Original Series will be coming to Disney+: “Ahsoka” and “Rangers of the New Republic”. “Ahsoka”, a new Original Series starring Rosario Dawson, will be set within the timeline of “The Mandalorian”. “Rangers of the New Republic” will also be set within … Read more
Despite the Disney Parks, Experiences and Products segment recording a loss of $1.1 billion in Q4 2020, during today’s Investor Day 2020, shares of The Walt Disney Company reached their highest-ever closing price at $154.43 a share. Disney’s closing stock price as of December 9, 2020 was $154.43, increasing to $161 in after-hours trading. For context, the … Read more
While extensive COVID-19 health and safety regulations are in place at the Central Florida theme parks like Walt Disney World and Universal Orlando Resort, for many guests, especially those out-of-state, a trip might not be feasible until vaccines are widely available and those at risk can immunize themselves against the virus. According to Fox 35 … Read more
With Disney slated to take over the Morocco Pavilion after a tumultuous restart post-pandemic, starting today, most restaurants and merchandise locations within the pavilion that were previously open are now temporarily closed. Here’s a listing of each affected location, plus their reopening dates: Souk-Al-Magreb merchandise is now closed and is expected to reopen Saturday, Dec. 12. … Read more
Orlando International Airport will soon offer COVID-19 testing on-site as part of increased measures to ensure traveler safety during the ongoing pandemic. The pilot program is part of a collaboration with AdventHealth, the same provider that carries out temperature checks across Walt Disney World. The COVID-19 testing clinic will be located pre-security on the airport’s … Read more
If you’re planning to spend the holidays at the Walt Disney World theme parks, there’s still time, thanks to the replenishing of Disney Park Passes for most of the month! While availability is still spotty for select guests and parks, with this influx of Park Passes, you’ll be able to spend Christmas Eve or New … Read more
Remy, the ratatouille… the rat of all my dreams—is coming to a screen near you! That’s right, “Ratatouille: The TikTok Musical”, a viral sensation, has been greenlit for Broadway… well, kind of. According to Playbill, Seaview Productions will present a filmed concert presentation on January 1, with tickets now available to benefit The Actors Fund. … Read more
UPDATE: Disney has released a statement that they will no longer digitally enhance on-ride photos to add face masks over maskless guests. You can read the full statement here. When Walt Disney World theme parks reopened back in July, they did so with new COVID-19 health and safety protocols, including the requirement that guests must … Read more
Walt Disney World has issued an update on Date-Based, Multi-Day Tickets, now allowing for guests to book a specific time range, even if a day or so is fully booked on the Disney Park Pass system. Given that the Disney Park Pass system is constantly updated with expanded availability, while park reservations may not be … Read more
He’s hooked on a feelin’… he’s high on believin’… He’s Groot! And apparently, he’s getting to ride Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind before any of us (if not rightfully so.) The Disney Parks TikTok account is probably the best thing that’s come from the parks this year, full of honestly creative, funny reels of … Read more
Scrooge McDuck, Huey, Dewey, Louie, Webby, and the rest of the gang may be going on their last televised adventure in the coming year, but thankfully, their legacy will live on at EPCOT by way of the upcoming Disney’s DuckTales World Showcase Adventure. Just last week, it was confirmed that the DuckTales series would be … Read more
Walt Disney World has issued a finalized update for New Year’s Eve activities, plus park hours as we ring in the New Year. As previously issued, all parks and Disney Springs will close prior to midnight to allow for proper adherence to new COVID-19 guidelines, with no announced countdowns or festivities as has traditionally taken … Read more
Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort just released a new line of Maui print apparel. But if you are looking for more merchandise and apparel with the resort’s logo, then look no further. Polynesian Logo Tumbler – $22.99 This tumbler features Maui in the resort’s logo, with tiki torches reaching up from the bottom. Polynesian Logo Magnet … Read more
If you’ve ever set foot into any Crystal Arts stores across the Disney Parks, chances are, you’ve seen one of these opulent, crystal-adorned castle replicas by Arribas Brothers housed in some kind of fancy protective case. (You know, in case a pair of kids accidentally break one… like what happened in Shanghai.) While these castles … Read more
The Walt Disney Company has stated in an SEC filing that Chief Financial Officer Christine McCarthy’s employment contract will be extended by a year and a half. Previously, McCarthy’s contract was set to expire on June 30, 2021, but will now run through December 31, 2022. The extension also grants McCarthy a long-term equity incentive … Read more
