Matthew Soberman 
Downtown Disney continues to move on following the decision to cancel plans for the Disneyland Resort’s fourth hotel. First, Earl of Sandwich reopened its location (though officially, it’s still temporary). Then, Rainforest Cafe expressed interest in returning. Now, buried in an article about Downtown Disney’s holiday offerings (more on that soon), Disney Parks Blog has … Read more
With Mickey Mouse’s 90th birthday coming this Sunday, you’d think all the preparations would be set in place by now. But Disneyland Paris has just revealed a big detail about their celebration… and they’ve committed a major faux pas. In a social media post early this morning, Disneyland Paris revealed that “The World’s Biggest Mouse … Read more
Get ready to see an elephant soar, as Disney has released a full trailer for their remake of Dumbo, directed by Disney Legend Tim Burton. And what’s a circus without a poster? Step right up and see the new big top-inspired poster featuring the cast. “Circus owner Max Medici (Danny DeVito) enlists former star Holt … Read more
Disney has released new information about yesterday’s incident where a door fell off of Monorail Green while it was stationed at Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort and Spa. According to a Disney spokesperson, a motorized scooter struck the door while it was loading guests at the Grand Floridian. The impact caused the door to unhinge and … Read more
At the IAAPA GM and Owners’ Breakfast, Disney Parks, Experiences and Consumer Products Chairman Bob Chapek revealed more information about the new additions coming to Disney’s Coronado Springs Resort, including the name of the new tower coming to the resort, the Gran Destino Tower. The tower, set to open in July 2019, will be the … Read more
You don’t have to be Scrooge to get a visit from The Ghost of Hot Dogs Past, because all of Casey’s Corner’s Hot Dogs of the Month from 2018 are coming back for a limited time. Each of this year’s dogs will be offered for one day only at the Main Street U.S.A. eatery. There … Read more
Included in all of Thursday’s announcements related to Disney+, the company’s streaming service, a new series was announced… one that should excite Disney Parks fans. Disney Chairman and CEO Bob Iger announced on the quarterly earnings conference call that a docu-series which will take viewers behind the scenes at Walt Disney Imagineering is coming to … Read more
It’s a sweet symbol of the season and an iconic part of the holiday experience at the Disneyland Resort: hand-pulled candy canes. These striped sweets are so popular with guests that limited releases and long lines have become part of the holiday tradition. Now you can start your planning, because we have the full … Read more
A guest was handed an abandoned newborn baby early this morning at Disney’s Animal Kingdom Lodge, according to the Orange County Sheriff’s Office. According to the report, around 2 AM on Sunday morning, a guest entered the lobby of the lodge and said that an unidentified woman handed her the infant just outside the hotel. … Read more
Jump for joy (and maybe flatten an uppercase “I”), Pixar fans! At long last, Luxo Jr. has made his debut at the entrance to Pixar Pier at Disney California Adventure. The lamp, best known for its appearance at the beginning of every Pixar film, wasn’t ready when Pixar Pier opened back in June. Now, four … Read more
With seemingly everyone getting in on the Mickey’s 90th bandwagon, and given Disney and Pandora’s close working relationship, it only makes sense that Pandora would release a special charm for the mouse’s big birthday. The limited edition Mickey Mouse charm comes in sterling silver with a 14k gold “90” and clear cubic zirconia along the … Read more
Guests may soon be able to take photos in the outfit of their favorite Disney character…without ever having to put on a costume. Disney Research, the company’s technological development network, has released a study that allows guests to wear a costume using augmented reality (AR) for photo opportunities. The application could allow guests to see … Read more
A new merchandise collection featuring Lucasfilm, the studio behind Star Wars and Indiana Jones (and Radioland Murders and Howard the Duck, but we won’t get into that) is now available at Star Wars Launch Bay at Disney’s Hollywood Studios. Whether you’re a die-hard Star Wars fan or just a film lover, these look like a … Read more
Ahead of their return to theaters in “Ralph Breaks the Internet,” Wreck-It Ralph and Vanellope von Schweetz will be meeting and greeting guests at Disney Parks on both coasts starting next month. Visitors to Disney California Adventure can find Ralph and Vanellope at Hollywood Land starting Friday, November 9th. On the east coast, guests at … Read more
While World of Disney was undergoing its massive renovation, The Disney Corner was opened to offer an auxiliary merchandise location while most of the store was closed. But with World of Disney finally fully reopened this week, The Disney Corner’s purpose has been fulfilled, so it’s no surprise that the shop will be officially closing … Read more
With less than a year to go in Illuminations: Reflections of Earth’s nearly 20-year run, work has already begun on Epcot’s new nighttime spectacular. Electrical work is currently taking place in World Showcase Lagoon, as seen in the photos here. The current nighttime show is scheduled to run through the end of Summer 2019. The … Read more