Katie Francis 
Finding Nemo: The Big Blue and Beyond, the replacement for Finding Nemo: The Musical, is coming to the Theater in the Wild at Disney’s Animal Kingdom in 2022. The show will take place in the same timeframe as “Finding Dory,” and guests will find themselves at the Marine Life Institute. Fan-favorite songs from “Finding Nemo: … Read more
The return of Fantasmic! to Disney’s Hollywood Studios in 2022 was announced at Destination D23 earlier today, and now we have learned that the nighttime show will also receive a new sequence. Details for the new segment weren’t given, but it seems it will feature Moana, Aladdin, and Frozen as they are featured in the … Read more
A new book series based on the Society of Explorers and Adventurers (SEA) was announced this morning, and the first book is now available for preorder. “Shinji Takahashi and the Mark of the Coatl” – $16.99 “Shinji Takahashi and the Mark of the Coatl” by Julie Kagawa (The “Iron Fey” Series) will be released on … Read more
Due to the new legislation from Florida Governor Ron DeSantis, Walt Disney World has paused their COVID-19 vaccination requirement for Cast Members. “We believe that our approach to mandatory vaccines has been the right one as we’ve continued to focus on the safety and well-being of our Cast Members and Guests, and at this point, more … Read more
The Main Street Electrical Parade turns 50 next year, and Disney is celebrating by bringing the beloved classic back to Disneyland. The parade is returning alongside Fantasmic! and World of Color, all of which were announced today at Destination D23. A specific date for the parade’s return has yet to be announced.
Today at Destination D23, a new project for the Downtown Disney District was announced. The former AMC Theater will be removed to make way for a new green space plus reimagined shopping and dining. We have now learned that, as part of this project, more venues will close. Earl of Sandwich, Sugarboo & Co., and … Read more
Volcano Bay at Universal Orlando Resort is closing one hour early today due to inclement weather. Initially slated to be open until 5 p.m., the water park will now close at 4 p.m.
We reported on the new Project Exo earlier this year, an upcoming project from Walt Disney Imagineering to bring larger characters to life in believable ways. This exoskeleton could be used for larger characters like a Wampa, Harold the Abominable Snowman, Hulk, and more. And today, at the Destination D23 event, Project Exo was invited … Read more
Today during Destination D23, Disney shared a sneak peek at what guests onboard the Star Wars: Galactic Starcruiser can expect during the lightsaber and bridge training activities. Let’s break down the video and see what the experiences will involve. Disney Parks, Experiences, and Products President Josh D’Amaro heads first to the lightsaber training room and … Read more
During the “Planes, Trains, and Monorails” panel at today’s Destination D23, it was revealed that Engine 1, the Walter E. Disney, of the Walt Disney World Railroad received a refurbishment. The newly refurbished engine can be seen above. Imagineers also hinted at “more surprises” coming to the attraction when it eventually reopens. No reopening date … Read more
At EPCOT, in an area of World Celebration called Dreamer’s Point, a new statue of Walt Disney will be found. Just outside the Creations Shop and the upcoming Connections Café and Eatery, the statue will be seated on a step, looking out over the park. The statue’s design and fabrication are currently underway, and at … Read more
We recently met a host of new characters coming to Star Wars: Galactic Starcruiser, and today we were (formally) introduced to Gaya, the singer who will perform during dinner. Gaya’s music can currently be heard in Oga’s Cantina. The announcement alluded to a stranger role for Gaya, as she is a “galactic superstar” performing as … Read more
Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind is officially coming to EPCOT next summer and today, two new pieces of concept art of the queue were released. The queue will take guests through the Wonders of Xandar pavilion, where they can see other-worldly artifacts. Per Disney, the pavilion will include the following areas: The Galaxarium, a … Read more
Just announced at Destination D23, a new castle stage show is coming to the Magic Kingdom. “Mickey’s Magical Friendship Faire” is the new castle forecourt show, debuting for the 50th anniversary of the Magic Kingdom. No date other than 2022 was announced at this time. It replaces the former “Mickey’s Royal Friendship Faire.” The new … Read more
Fantasmic! has just been announced to return to Disney’s Hollywood Studios in 2022. The fan-favorite nighttime show has been closed since March 2020, when Walt Disney World closed due to COVID-19. Upon its return, it will feature a new sequence. No details have been officially announced, but concept art showcases Moana, Aladdin, and Frozen. No … Read more
Fantasmic! and World of Color are set to return to Disneyland Resort in 2022. The shows used to perform nightly before the parks closed last March due to COVID-19. They will return alongside the Main Street Electrical Parade, which is celebrating its 50th anniversary. The exact dates were not announced yet.
