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A second large crane is now parked at the construction site for the Monsters, Inc. door roller-coaster, part of a new Monstrpolis land at Disney’s Hollywood Studios. Monstropolis Crane The two cranes will be used to install more supports and track pieces. The Monsters, Inc. ride will be Disney’s first vertical lift and first suspended … Read more
Thomas “Tom” Kane, known for his voice roles at Disney Parks and in Star Wars: The Clone Wars, passed away at age 64. Kane was a prolific voice actor. Some of his earliest voice roles included a variety of characters in the 1990s Iron Man, The Incredible Hulk, and Spider-Man: The Animated Series. His Star … Read more
Captain Cacao, an original character of Celestial Park in Epic Universe, will finally begin meet and greets this week. Captain Cacao Meet and Greet Universal Orlando Resort announced Captain Cacao will start appearing in Celestial Park on May 22—the one year anniversary of the opening of the park. The dark blue bear wears a bright … Read more
Joe Schott, the current President of Disney Signature Experiences, will replace Jeff Vahle as President of Walt Disney World Resort. Natacha Rafalski, current Présidente of Disneyland Paris, will replace Schott at Disney Signature Experiences and Christophe Murphy, SVP of Operations for Disneyland Paris, will replace Rafalski. Joe Schott Named New Walt Disney World President Vahle … Read more
Construction is underway on Annette’s Diner in Disney Village at Disneyland Paris. The 1950s-style diner closed in January for a reimagining. Annette’s Diner Construction DLP Works shared photos of the construction site. Scaffolding is being installed on the restaurant’s facade after a reworking of the surrounding pavement. Earthworks is complete for construction of a new … Read more
The Edge tween club on the Disney Magic was redesigned during the ship’s recent dry dock before setting off on its first Alaska sailings. Edge Refurbishment Crew member Todd Berkich shared photos and a video of the updated space on Instagram. There’s a new colorful light-up mural of Mickey and Minnie across one wall. The … Read more
A new limited-time projection show inspired by Star Wars: The Mandalorian and Grogu is now performing at Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge in Disneyland. The Curious Child is presented immediately after the 10-minute Shadows of Memory: A Skywalker Saga. The Curious Child Projection Show The Curious Child is about three minutes long and features Grogu a.k.a. … Read more
Disney Cruise Line’s first ship has set out on its inaugural Alaskan sailings. We learned last year the Disney Magic would join the Disney Wonder for Alaskan cruises this summer. Disney Magic Begins Alaska Sailings The Disney Magic was in dry dock for about two weeks. During this time, its exterior was repainted and interior … Read more
Jim Cummings, the voice of Hondo Ohnaka, recorded his lines for the new The Mandalorian and Grogu mission of Millennium Falcon: Smugglers Run a year ago. Jim Cummings is a Millennium Falcon Expert X user Raider Lost in the Parks (@TustinRaider) shared that Cummings recorded Hondo’s new dialogue “about a year ago.” He also rode … Read more
Disney has started decorating Magic Kingdom with patriotic bunting ahead of Memorial Day and Independence Day. Magic Kingdom Patriotic Decorations The bunting hangs from the railing of the Main Street train station, facing guests arriving at the park. The half-circle bunting has two red stripes, two white stripes, and a blue stripe inspired by the … Read more
An image has leaked of the Disneyland Main Street, U.S.A. LEGO set coming out in just a few weeks. LEGO Main Street UniBricks shared the image on Instagram. The set (#43302) will be released on June 1. The photo is of a Chinese advertisement listing the set for ¥2,999, which is roughly $441 USD, but … Read more
The Disney After Hours event at Magic Kingdom tonight — Monday, May 18 — is sold out, making it the third Magic Kingdom After Hours to sell out this year. Magic Kingdom After Hours Dates The January 12 and March 9 previously sold out. There have been several other dates that did not reach capacity. These dates … Read more
Annual Passholder park reservations for Disney’s Hollywood Studios are all booked for two out of the three Rock ‘n’ Roller Coaster Starring The Muppets preview dates. Rock ‘n’ Roller Coaster Preview Dates Annual Passholder previews will take place on May 21, 22, and 23 before the ride officially opens on May 26. Park passes for … Read more
For days at the park or nights out on the town, Disneyland Resort has two new Loungefly handbags inspired by Mickey Mouse and Tinker Bell. Mickey Mouse Handbag – $80 The Mickey-inspired bag is black simulated leather with an all-over stitched Mickey icon pattern. White piping trim is on the edge, and a chain of … Read more
A new series of solid color Spirit Jerseys for adults and kids has arrived at Walt Disney World. We found these in World of Disney at Disney Springs. Army Green Spirit Jersey – $79.99 This is a muted army green color. It has a cursive “D” logo on the left chest with “Est. 1971” — the … Read more
An elegant new Loungefly handbag inspired by Princess Belle is available at Walt Disney World. This is the same style as the Tinker Bell handbag we found a few weeks ago. Belle Loungefly Handbag – $80 The bag and its adjustable crossbody strap are pale yellow. Embroidered across the front and back are red and … Read more
