Matthew Soberman 
We have new photos of construction of Disney Skyliner’s Epcot station, located in International Gateway. Artwork has been applied at the station, while two new dockside supports have also been installed. Construction can currently be seen near Epcot’s International Gateway, between the France and United Kingdom pavilions. The art applied featured Cranes (not the construction … Read more
Boys and girls of every age, wouldn’t you like to see something strange…on your Disneyland pictures? To celebrate the 25th anniversary of The Nightmare Before Christmas, three special PhotoPass photo opportunities will be coming to the Disneyland Resort from October 26th-31st, just in time for Halloween. At Disney California Adventure, ghouls of all ages can … Read more
Ed Catmull, acting president of both Walt Disney Animation Studios and Pixar Animation Studios, announced that he will step down from his position at the end of 2018. He will stay on as an adviser through July 2019. Catmull was recruited by George Lucas to head Lucasfilm’s fledgling Computer Graphics Division in 1979, where he … Read more
Whether you’ve got motor-mania or are just merrily on your way to nowhere in particular, there’s a new set of Tsum Tsums to enjoy. A new set themed to Mr. Toad’s Wild Ride was released at both the Disneyland Resort and Walt Disney World this week. The set includes characters from the beloved attraction, including … Read more
Disney Cruise Line is one step closer to having a second private port in the Bahamas. The National Economic Council approved the proposal by Disney Cruise Line Island Development Ltd. to acquire the peninsula known as Lighthouse Point on the island of Eleuthera. The proposal will immediately enter negotiations for a Heads of Agreement, which will … Read more
The population of Disney’s Animal Kingdom Lodge has recently added a new member to its ranks. Disney announced that a rare okapi was born at the lodge on October 1st. It has been bonding with his mother, Zelda, in a backstage habitat, where the two will remain for the next several months before joining the … Read more
Earlier this week, we got word of a Disney survey describing a potential new resort called “Disney Discovery Lodge.” While we don’t know whether or not that is the settled name of the resort, we now know that Disney is indeed moving forward with the concept, and we have our first look at concept art. … Read more
With Disney’s plan for a four-star luxury hotel in the dustheap of history, it looks like Earl of Sandwich’s temporary return may be more than just temporary, and now another former Downtown Disney tenant may be looking to return. According to The Orange County Register‘s Brady Macdonald, Landry’s Inc. has expressed interest in reopening Rainforest … Read more
Walt Disney World is set to open a new 50-megawatt solar power facility by the end of the year that will be capable of completely powering two parks. A recent New York Times article showed off the facility, which is located within a 270-acre area dedicated to renewable energy just outside of Disney’s Animal Kingdom. The … Read more
There’s been a last-minute menu change for the Eat to the Beat Concert Series. Alternative rock band Sister Hazel will perform at Epcot’s America Gardens Theatre this weekend, October 13th and 14th, at 5:30 PM, 6:45 PM, and 8:00 PM on both nights. The band replaces Smash Mouth in the lineup. Smash Mouth’s cancellation is … Read more
Sure, there may not be a fourth resort hotel…but at least there’s ice cream! Salt & Straw, the chain of small-batch ice cream parlors, will be opening its location at Downtown Disney at the Disneyland Resort this Friday, October 12th. Salt & Straw has several locations on the west coast, including Portland, Seattle, San Francisco, … Read more
As Disney Springs gets ready for the holiday shopping season, Disney Parks Blog has announced three new offerings set to open in the coming weeks. Disney Tails Coming to Marketplace Co-Op on Friday, October 12th, Disney Tails is the ultimate Disney shopping destination for pet lovers. Featuring character collections including Mickey Mouse, Minnie Mouse, and … Read more
Sure, we all knew that Mini Babybel was the Official Snack Cheese of Walt Disney World and Disneyland, but what if you want some fruit to go with that cheese? Luckily, a new sponsorship has you covered. Cuties, known for their orange-like clementines, has become the Official Citrus Fruit of the Walt Disney World Resort … Read more
With a major Star Wars series confirmed and Marvel and Muppets rumored to be on the way, fans may be wondering if Disney’s upcoming streaming service will have much…Disney. We’ve heard plenty about what may be created for the service, but we haven’t heard much if Disney plans to use its extensive catalog of nearly … Read more
Whether you’re a foolish mortal, looking for a tropical hideaway, setting sail for the Caribbean, or taking the happiest cruise that ever sailed, there’ll be a new way to show your love. Disney Style has revealed that four iconic Disney Parks attractions will be getting their own spirit jerseys at Disneyland and Walt Disney World … Read more
Snack and beverage prices are on the rise again at Walt Disney World, with increases hitting both bottled and fountain sodas. Bottled sodas have risen to $4.50 (up from $4), while fountain sodas have increased from $3.29 for a regular and $3.79 for a large to $3.99 for a regular and $4.49 for a large. … Read more