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Composer Gordon Goodwin passed away on December 8, 2025 at age 70. Goodwin began his career as a musician at Disneyland and went on to create musical arrangements for several Disney Parks parades and shows, plus worked on Disney films. Gordon Goodwin Goodwin’s Disney Parks credits include: Goodwin received a Grammy Award for Best Instrumental … Read more
Netflix recently acquired Warner Bros. Discovery, but they were also reportedly eyeing Disney, Fox, and Electronic Arts. Netflix Considered Buying Disney Netflix won the bidding war against Comcast to acquire Warner Bros. in a deal valued at $82.7 billion. According to a new Bloomberg report, Netflix also considered buying Disney, Fox Corporation, and Electronic Arts … Read more
A disabled Disney shareholder is urging the company to review the impacts of their 2024 overhaul of the Disability Access System (DAS) at Disney Parks. But a recent SEC rule change is helping Disney block the shareholder’s resolution. Shareholder Asking Disney for Independent Review of DAS Changes The resolution asked Disney to hire an independent … Read more
Percy Jackson and the Olympians returns to Disney+ this week. Here’s the full release schedule for season 2 and the title of each episode. When Does Percy Jackson Season 2 Come Out? Percy Jackson and the Olympians season 2 premieres with two episodes on Wednesday, December 10. The season will be available on Disney+ and … Read more
Walt Disney Imagineering shared a new “Great Moments in Imagineering” all about the Pepper’s Ghost effect most famously used in The Haunted Mansion’s ballroom scene. The Haunted Mansion Pepper’s Ghost Effect Pepper’s Ghost is the technique that makes the ghosts of The Haunted Mansion’s ballroom appear transparent. As explained in Imagineering’s video (below), the effect … Read more
Disney+ subscribers can currently save up to 30% on select performances of Disney’s Aladdin on Broadway. The offer is part of 12 Days of Perks during the first 12 days of December. Aladdin on Broadway Discount Eligible performance dates are from January 7, 2026 to March 4, 2026. The show is at the New Amsterdam … Read more
Universal Orlando Resort has a new series of “Bitty Chompers” — small dinosaur figures based on famous dinos from the Jurassic Park/Jurassic World franchise. These are exclusive to Universal parks and have also been seen at Universal Studios Beijing. Indominus Rex Bitty Chomper – $15 The Indominus rex is a hybrid dinosaur and the main antagonist … Read more
Universal Orlando Resort has a new interactive and wearable purple pygmy puff toy. A pink pygmy puff shoulder plush has previously been available. Interactive Wearable Pygmy Puff – $59 We found the wearable pygmy puff in Universal Studios Store at Universal Studios Florida. The toy is a purple fuzzy puff ball. It’s a little smaller … Read more
The host of ABC’s Jimmy Kimmel Live! struck a deal with Disney to continue airing until 2027, according to sources close to the matter. A report from Variety suggests Jimmy Kimmel is staying put on ABC — at least through 2027. The comedy veteran has reportedly signed a deal with Disney extending his tenure as … Read more
Disney Store has a series of new ear headbands available this week, including two versions of the 2026 ears, a starry design by BaubleBar, and silver sequined ears for New Year’s Eve. Walt Disney World 2026 Ear Headband – $36.99 The ears are made of black simulated leather with screen art of Minnie on one … Read more
Lindsay Lohan visited Walt Disney World recently with family, meeting Judy Hopps and Nick Wilde at Disney’s Animal Kingdom, plus enjoying holiday magic. Lindsay Lohan at Walt Disney World Lohan shared her vacation photos on Instagram with the caption, “Fairytales, family, and a touch of #zootopia magic”. The Nick and Judy meet and greet opened … Read more
The real-time animated Monsters Funday Football — a version of Monday Night Football featuring Monsters, Inc. characters — will air tonight at 8pm ET on Disney+. Monsters Funday Football The Philadelphia Eagles vs. Los Angeles Chargers game at SoFi Stadium will air as normal simultaneously with the animated presentation beginning at 8 p.m. ET. The players … Read more
Life is a highway for Jon Hale, who just rode Radiator Springs Racers at Disney California Adventure for the 15,000th time. Radiator Springs Racers Record Hale hit his 14,999th ride a few days ago and announced he would attempt the 15,000th ride on Monday, December 8. On Monday, he posted on Instagram that he reached … Read more
Universal Orlando Resort has a few sales going on for the holidays. The Epic Universe popcorn bucket is currently discounted and there is a BOGO offer on Super Nintendo World headbands. Discounted Epic Universe Popcorn Bucket This light-up bucket inspired by the Epic Universe logo is currently $15. It was released for the opening of … Read more
Walt Disney World has announced the reopening date for Kali River Rapids, which closed early for its annual refurbishment. Kali River Rapids Reopening Kali River Rapids will reopen on December 12, 2025, the attraction webpage states. Hours aren’t listed for that date yet. The water ride usually closes in January, after the holiday season, and … Read more
Disney did not mention the re-painting of Cinderella Castle or the addition of a Walt animatronic to Carousel of Progress in their Walt Disney World 2026 calendar. 2026 Walt Disney World Calendar The 2026 full calendar includes new attraction and experience openings, the ends of attraction refurbishments, events, and more. Some offerings were given specific … Read more
