Disney+ To Release Documentary About Elton John’s Farewell Tour

Disney is developing a feature-length documentary about Elton John and his farewell tour called “Goodbye Yellow Brick Road: The Final Elton John Performances and the Years That Made His Legend.” The film will be directed by R.J. Cutler and David Furnish. It will include unseen concert footage of Elton John from the past 50 years, … Read more

New Ms. Marvel Dress by Her Universe Available at Disneyland Resort

A new Her Universe dress inspired by superhero Ms. Marvel has flown into the Avengers Super Store at Disney California Adventure. Ms. Marvel Dress by Her Universe – $128 The dress has two lines of gold piping running down the front. The center is light blue, while the sides are dark blue. The collar and sleeves … Read more

Retro Universal Movie Merchandise Featuring ‘E.T.,’ ‘Jaws,’ & ‘Back to the Future’ Debuts for U-Design Kiosks at Universal Orlando Resort

New phone cases, as well as an Apple Watch band and magnet, featuring elements of “Jaws,” “Back to the Future,” and “E.T.” are now available at U-Design kiosks throughout the parks. Phone cases are $30, and watch bands are $40. Personalization is an extra $5. The personalized magnets are $12. Retro Universal Movies Phone Case … Read more

Disney Expects More Disney+ Subscribers Will Choose Cheaper Ad-Supported Plan

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Disney+ will be launching a new ad-supported subscription plan later this year for cheaper than its regular plan (currently $7.99/month). CFO of The Walt Disney Company Christine McCarthy says they expect more subscribers will choose the plan with ads than the ad-free plan. “Based on our Hulu experience, we actually have more AVOD than SVOD … Read more

Christine McCarthy Says We Could See More ‘Encanto’ in Disney Parks Soon

At the MoffettNathanson 9th Annual Media & Communications Summit, Christine McCarthy, Senior Executive Vice President and CFO of The Walt Disney Company, said we could see “Encanto” in the Disney Parks “soon.” “Something that’s not yet really in the parks, but I think you will see it soon, is something like ‘Encanto,’” McCarthy said. “It was really … Read more

Disney Springs Art Walk Launching This Month

Disney Springs Art Walk, A Canvas of Expression, featuring local and international artists, will launch later this month. Artists will be invited to create murals that “fill the walls with color, emotion, and the spirit of their cultures.” The Art Walk will be in the Town Center of Disney Springs. It will grow and change … Read more

Shrek and Donkey Meet-and-Greet at Universal Studios Florida Closing Temporarily Starting June 7 for Relocation

Shrek, Donkey, and Fiona meet-and-greet

Starting June 7, the Shrek and Donkey (and sometimes Fiona) meet-and-greet at Universal Studios Florida will temporarily close. The meet-and-greet will be relocated, now that the adjacent Shrek 4-D attraction is closed and possibly becoming a Minions attraction. Additionally, the meet and greet shares a building with Universal Studios’ Classic Monsters Café, which is now … Read more

Off-Duty Detective on Vacation Stops Guest from Beating 5-Year-Old Over Buying a Lightsaber at Disney’s Hollywood Studios

A police detective vacationing with his family at Walt Disney World intervened to stop a tourist from beating his 5-year-old child at Disney’s Hollywood Studios last month, according to court records. The tourist, Fernando Cunha, 49, who is from Brazil, was arrested on April 27 and charged with felony child abuse after he repeatedly struck … Read more

New Pandora – The World of Avatar Apparel, Loungefly Backpack, and More Available on shopDisney for 5th Anniversary

Disney has released four new merchandise collections to celebrate the 5th anniversary of Pandora — The World of Avatar at Disney’s Animal Kingdom. Some items from each collection are now available on shopDisney. Pandora – The World of Avatar Bomber Jacket for Adults – $64.99 This bomber jacket is part of the Biomapping Collection. It’s black, … Read more