Matthew Soberman 
After being announced at Investor Day last December, it’s been revealed exactly when the subscription rate increase for Disney+ will take effect. The front page of the streaming service’s website prior to login reveals that the rate will increase to $7.99 per month or $79.99 per year beginning Friday, March 26th. This will effect all … Read more
Spring has sprung at EPCOT today with the kickoff of the 2021 Taste of EPCOT International Flower & Garden Festival! And as part of the new festival, Voices of Liberty is back with a brand-new show, “Americana A Capella.” The group performs at the America Gardens Theatre, a stage they share with Mariachi Cobre. Be … Read more
With emphasis being shifted to direct-to-consumer entertainment, it’s become clear that Disney+ has become a huge part of The Walt Disney Company’s future. But could it also influence the park-going experience? Disney CEO Bob Chapek seems to believe so. Chapek discussed the streaming service during the Morgan Stanley Technology, Media and Telecommunications Conference on Monday, … Read more
Grab your cups and tumblers and start pouring! The first Coca-Cola Freestyle machines have debuted at Universal CityWalk Orlando. The machines, which allow guests to choose from a wide variety of flavors and their favorite Coca-Cola products, can be found at the Refresh stand near Red Oven Pizza Bakery. Guests were already lined up to … Read more
March has arrived, which means springtime and Easter are just around the corner. Luckily, the Easter Bunny has left us a few early treats at the Disneyland Resort! Whether you like cake, marshmallow or a whole lot of fudge, there’s plenty to make the season sweet. Let’s get hopping! Vanilla Chick Cake Pop — $5.49 … Read more
Walt Disney World has updated its face mask policy, affecting guests dining at the resort. Brooke Geiger McDonald reports that guests are now required to wear face coverings at their table, and may only be taken off “while actively eating and drinking.” The coverings must be worn at all other times, including standing, waiting and … Read more
The unlikeliest team of heroes this side of Xandar are gearing up for another round, as Marvel Studios’ Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3 is set to begin filming later this year. Director James Gunn confirmed the news on Twitter Friday afternoon. Gunn famously was fired from the project in July 2018 after old tweets … Read more
The quack attack is back! Disney has released a trailer for “The Mighty Ducks: Game Changers,” a new series premiering on Disney+ March 26th. Emilio Estevez reprises his role as Gordon Bombay, made famous in the Mighty Ducks trilogy of films. Joining him are Lauren Graham and Brady Noon to inspire a new generation of … Read more
The 2021 Taste of EPCOT International Flower & Garden Festival will soon be in bloom, and thanks to a helpful gust of wind, we managed to get a sneak peek at the new merchandise that will be featured at this year’s festival. Sadly our photos aren’t perfect, but it really was one sudden gust of … Read more
As vaccinations continue to expand across the United States, experts are beginning to assess the massive impact the COVID-19 has left on the amusement industry. IAAPA has released a study on job losses within the industry in the last year, calling on elected officials and policymakers to provide aid and safe reopening guidelines in an … Read more
The word is out: the third film in Sony Pictures and Marvel Studios’ Spider-Man series will be called Spider-Man: No Way Home. The title was announced in a video starring Tom Holland, Zendaya, and Jacob Batalon, poking fun at Holland’s leaking of the last film’s title, Spider-Man: Far From Home. The three teased fake subtitles … Read more
There’s a summer of mischief ahead as Marvel Studios’ “Loki” will debut on Disney+ on June 11th. The series, which sees Tom Hiddleston reprise his role as the popular MCU character as he heads in a new direction following the events of Avengers: Endgame. Owen Wilson, Gugu Mbatha-Raw, Sophia Di Martino, Wunmi Mosaku and Richard … Read more
The makeover of the World Drive entrance to Walt Disney World continues in advance of the resort’s 50th anniversary. Previously, we’ve seen the exit side get work done, and today, we’re seeing the front of the entrance get some attention. Painting is well underway on the new color scheme, as the “Welcome to Walt Disney … Read more
With preparations already underway in advance of Walt Disney World’s fiftieth anniversary this October, work is progressing steadily on Cinderella Castle’s “earidescent” transformation for the occasion. Little has changed on the front, but on the stage, it’s a different story. The bars on the left side of the stage that were visible recently have been … Read more
It’s often been said that blondes have more fun, but does that also apply to desserts? We thought we’d test that theory with a new caramel blondie Disney’s Saratoga Springs Resort & Spa. The first thing we noticed was that this was a very generous portion, both in the size of the cut and the … Read more
Greetings from Disney Springs! It’s been a while since we visited Wolfgang Puck Bar & Grill, so we thought we’d try out some items. We kicked off our meal with a pair of cocktails and an appetizer that left us feeling blue… in a good way, and tried some intriguing pizza. Lilly Belle — $15.00 … Read more