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Disney shared more details of Sofia the First: Royal Magic, including its release date. The series is a spin-off of Sofia the First, which ended in 2018. Sofia the First: Royal Magic Sofia the First: Royal Magic will premiere Monday, May 25 at 7 a.m. EDT/PDT on Disney Jr. and Disney Jr. on Demand. The … Read more
Demolition has begun in Tomorrowland at Hong Kong Disneyland for the Tower of Terror-style Spider-Man drop tower coming soon. Spider-Man Tower of Terror Construction Large gray tarps have been erected in front of the Tomorrowland Stage, apparently to hide some construction work from view. The construction walls run from the Space Traders gift shop next … Read more
Eight years after “The Eighth Voyage of Sindbad” closed, Universal is finally gearing up to build something new at the Lost Continent theater. Eighth Voyage of Sindbad Theater Construction Walls The theater is now fully blocked by construction walls decorated with some mystical symbols. These are themed to the Lost Continent, not a potential new … Read more
This month’s episode of Disney Unscripted is all about preparation for the 2026 Disney Princess Half Marathon Weekend, which took place at the end of February. Disney Unscripted: Inside Disney Princess Half Marathon Weekend Before runners step up to the starting line, hundreds of cast members set up the event. One race weekend spans five … Read more
Universal Orlando Resort guests can pick up a complimentary The Super Mario Galaxy Movie button while supplies last. On April 1 — the day of the film’s release — team members handed out the buttons at the park entrances. The Super Mario Galaxy Movie Button They are now available to grab at the Concierge kiosk … Read more
The Shore store at Disney Springs will close permanently in the coming weeks and is currently holding a clearance sale. Shore Closing Currently, 40% off is available storewide. As the sales continue over the next few weeks, discounts will reach up to 80%. Damaged warehouse items will also soon be available. Team members said the … Read more
Although DreamWorks Animation is owned by NBCUniversal, fans can now stream all four of DreamWorks’ Shrek films with Hulu on Disney+. Shrek Films on Disney+ Shrek (2001), Shrek 2 (2004), Shrek the Third (2007), and Shrek Forever After (2010) are all on Disney+ in the U.S. We don’t know the details of the licensing agreement … Read more
While refurbishment work continues on the Surfboard Bay Pool at Disney’s All-Star Sports Resort, crews have added new lounge chairs to the pool deck. Surfboard Bay Pool Refurbishment The new chairs have blue padding in white frames. The old chairs were all white with slatted backs. There are both standard chairs and adjustable loungers. Their … Read more
OpenAI CEO Sam Altman personally told Disney’s new CEO Josh D’Amaro about the decision to shutdown video generator Sora, just a few months after the two companies had signed a $1 billion deal. Sam Altman Told Josh D’Amaro About Sora Shutdown Altman said on iHeartPodcasts’ Mostly Human that he called D’Amaro to give him the … Read more
Disney’s All-Star Music and All-Star Sports Resorts have posted activities for the 2026 Easter weekend. Easter at Disney’s All-Star Music & Sports Similar activities will take place at both resorts. Likely, Disney’s All-Star Movies Resort will also host these activities, but a schedule wasn’t posted when we visited. Here’s the line-up for Easter at All-Star … Read more
The iconic Hogwarts Castle in The Wizarding World of Harry Potter – Hogsmeade is being refurbished. Scaffolding wrapped in gray scrim blocks most of the castle’s towers from view. Hogwarts Construction When we shared aerial photos of the refurbishment in March, scrim stopped about halfway up the largest tower. It’s now almost completely blocked from view. … Read more
Universal shared details of the exclusive Harry Potter-inspired Forbidden Forest experience coming to Universal Fan Fest Nights this summer. Forbidden Forest: Search for the Hippogriff During Forbidden Forest: Search for the Hippogriff, guests will venture into the forest around Hogwarts at The Wizarding World of Harry Potter. Led by a Hogwarts professor in small groups, … Read more
Disneyland Resort has a plethora of new Cars merchandise featuring Lightning McQueen, Mater, and more characters from the Pixar franchise. We found these items at Ramone’s House of Body Art in Cars Land and World of Disney in Downtown Disney District. Lightning McQueen T-Shirt – $36.99 This gray t-shirt has “Lightning McQueen” in puffy ink … Read more
Amid a soft opening period, the Buzz Lightyear’s Space Ranger Spin wait time is now showing in Walt Disney World’s My Disney Experience app. Buzz Lightyear’s Space Ranger Spin Wait Time After a few weeks of cast member previews, the reimagined ride soft opened to guests earlier this week. As the app still states, it’s … Read more
Aulani, A Disney Resort & Spa is offering up to 25% off stays from August through September. Aulani Resort Offer The 25% discount is available on select rooms — including Ocean and Partial Ocean view rooms — for stays of 5 or more consecutive nights. Save up to 20% on stays of 4 consecutive nights. The … Read more
Disney is seeking puppeteers to perform as part of The Little Mermaid – A Musical Adventure at Disney’s Hollywood Studios, Festival of the Lion King at Disney’s Animal Kingdom, and as Jack Skellington during holiday offerings. This is the first confirmation that the life-size Jack Skellington puppet will return for another year of Halloween and Christmas … Read more
