According to a new report by the Orlando Business Journal, the fate of the now-famous Reedy Creek Improvement District is set to be decided sometime soon. According to OBJ, the specific fate of the special district repealed over six months ago will be decided during a special legislative session following the midterm elections on November … Read more
Bob Chapek discussed the fans of Disney Parks at The Wall Street Journal’s Tech Live conference today. When moderator, and the Journal’s Editor in Chief, Matt Murray, brought up the passion and occasional criticism of the fans, Chapek noted that he ran the parks for seven years, adding that he was “quite familiar with how … Read more
During an interview today for WSJ Tech Live 2022, Disney CEO Bob Chapek spoke about the park pass reservation system and praised it once again. Introduced when the parks reopened in summer 2020 amidst the COVID-19 pandemic, the system requires guests to make reservations for a specific Walt Disney World or Disneyland Resort theme park. … Read more
At The Wall Street Journal’s Tech Live 2022 streaming event, Disney CEO Bob Chapek defended the company against allegations of being “too woke.” When asked about the matter, Chapek noted that content is the company’s north star, stating that Disney’s creative projects are designed to reflect the “rich diverse world” people live in. He added … Read more
Recently, we reported on the opening of the new National Geographic store, which replaced the WonderGround Gallery, inside the Marketplace Co-Op at Disney Springs. In our story, we detailed every single piece of merchandise that was available for sale. During a visit to Disney’s Animal Kingdom Theme Park, we discovered that a National Geographic boutique … Read more
Demand for the Star Wars: Galactic Starcruiser seems to have stalled, with no sold-out dates on the slate in 2023 and many dates still open for the rest of 2022. In fact, there have been enough vacancies on recent voyages that Walt Disney World hosted travel agents for a free three-day, two-night experience. The availability … Read more
As more Nintendo merchandise arrives at Universal Studios Hollywood ahead of 2023’s Super Nintendo World opening, today we found this oversized Yoshi plush! Oversized Yoshi Plush — $40.00 Yoshi is a dinosaur-like character that is a side-kick to Mario and Luigi. He also has his own Nintendo franchise! Down Yoshi’s back you can see his … Read more
Disney’s magic on the court will continue, as the company and the NBA’s Orlando Magic have agreed to an extension on their jersey sponsorship. Magic point guard Markelle Fultz marked the extension with a fun photo shoot of him wearing the uniform with Disney’s sponsorship patch, along with Mickey Mouse ears, gloves, and yellow shoes. … Read more
Mickey Mouse is once again missing from the top of Crossroads of the World at Disney’s Hollywood Studios. He was previously removed in April 2019, but returned later that month. It’s very possible that the removal could just be for maintenance, though no official reason has been given as of the writing of this article. … Read more
Just days before “Fantasmic!” returns to Disney’s Hollywood Studios, new art promoting the nighttime spectacular can be seen on Sunset Boulevard. The art can be found on the LED billboard just outside The Twilight Zone Tower of Terror, which is used prominently in Sunset Seasons Greetings. It depicts Sorcerer Mickey in battle with Maleficent in … Read more
Roundup Rodeo BBQ is slowly coming together at Disney’s Hollywood Studios, and a new milestone has been reached with the installation of signage at the future restaurant. The sign is currently covered up by a protective tarp, illuminated by a pair of red lanterns on each side. Construction workers could be seen working on the … Read more
Guests staying at deluxe hotels in Walt Disney World will able to enjoy even more time in the parks, as Extended Evening Theme Park Hours will continue throughout 2023! The perk was previously scheduled to run through “The World’s Most Magical Celebration” for Walt Disney World’s 50th anniversary, which ends March 31. It allows Deluxe … Read more
Guests can save up to $400 on a 4-night/4-day Walt Disney World Resort room & ticket package at select Disney Resort Hotels. The packages are valid for the following dates: Most nights December 11, 2022 through December 25, 2022 Most Sunday through Thursday nights January 2, 2023 through February 28, 2023 Most nights March 1, … Read more
A new Walt Disney World Resort Hotel discount is available for Florida residents in early 2023. The offer is valid on select dates from January 2 to April 30: Most Sunday through Thursday nights January 2, 2023 to February 28, 2023 Most nights March 1, 2023 to April 30, 2023 Save 20% Disney’s Animal Kingdom … Read more
In addition to the discounts for Annual Passholders and Florida residents, a Walt Disney World Resort hotel discount has been announced for Disney Visa Cardmembers in early 2023. The offer is valid on select nights from January 2, 2023, through April 30, 2023. Save 25% Disney’s Animal Kingdom Lodge Disney’s Coronado Springs Resort Disney’s Saratoga … Read more
While the D23 Expo wrapped up last month with a flurry of announcements, the multi-day convention also includes the introduction of a lot of new and unique merchandise. Luckily for Disney fans, some of that merchandise becomes available to the public after the expo, and the Mickey Mouse One: Walt’s Plane collection has done just … Read more