New merchandise for Disney’s Coronado Springs Resort has arrived, including a magnet and a light-up ornament. Coronado Springs Ornament – $29.99 Commemorate your stay at Disney’s Coronado Springs Resort with this golden ornament. The ornament features the resort logo. The back has a Mickey Mouse head. The top of the ornament has an on/off switch and … Read more
During today’s annual shareholders’ meeting, CEO Bob Chapek once again mentioned bringing The Walt Disney Company into the world of sports betting through ESPN, in an effort to attract younger audiences and create new revenue. Chapek wants to “transform sports broadcasting into [a] multidimensional ecosystem” with betting and the metaverse. Chapek was also previously quoted … Read more
Hungry Bear Restaurant in Disneyland has a new souvenir Mickey ear hat bowl available to Magic Key Holders. Magic Key Mickey Ear Hat Bowl – $14.99 The bowl comes with your choice of french fries or onion rings. The bowl is a blue-purple color, with ombre Mickey heads on the ears and the “Magic Key” … Read more
The Festival of Fantasy parade at Magic Kingdom and See Disney Stars at Red Carpet Dreams at Disney’s Hollywood Studios will be added as selections to Disney Genie+ starting March 11. This will presumably give guests the opportunity to have priority seating for Festival of Fantasy.
During today’s shareholders’ meeting, Bob Chapek addressed some announced attractions that have not yet come to fruition. He said that the Avengers Campus Quinjet attraction slated for Disney California Adventure was on hold until Disney has more funds for the project. Like the Mary Poppins attraction at EPCOT, the Quinjet ride is not canceled and … Read more
During the Question and Answer portion, a shareholder asked CEO Bob Chapek about the Disney Parks projects announced before the pandemic but have since been shelved. Chapek pointed to the pandemic as a reason that projects, such as the EPCOT Mary Poppins attraction, have been on hold. He listed several projects that have gone forward, … Read more
During the shareholder Question and Answer segment, a shareholder from New Mexico asked CEO Bob Chapek to bring back the Premier Annual Pass. The Premier Annual Pass, which did not return after the pandemic, allowed the holder to access the resorts on both coasts. It was an annual pass that worked at both Walt Disney … Read more
During today’s annual shareholder meeting, Disney CEO Bob Chapek addressed Florida’s “Don’t Say Gay” bill once again, this time finally denouncing it. Chapek acknowledged that many were disappointed by his failure to speak out earlier. “We were opposed to the bill from the outset but we chose not to take a public position on it,” … Read more
During today’s annual meeting of shareholders, Disney released their first look at the new live-action “Pinocchio” film. The footage included Tom Hanks as Geppetto, looking at Pinocchio in his puppet form. Pinocchio has his classic look including the yellow hat with a red feather from the animated film. The film, directed by Robert Zemeckis, is … Read more
After years of rumors and anticipation, we finally have our first real look at the upcoming “Obi-Wan Kenobi” series coming May 25 to Disney+. You can watch the new trailer below. “Obi-Wan Kenobi” follows the titular character ten years after the events of “Star Wars Episode III: Revenge of the Sith”. Ewan McGregor is reprising … Read more
Proposal 7 addressing pay equity was up for a vote during the annual shareholder meeting of The Walt Disney Company and approved. As the proposal reads, “Pay inequities persist across race and gender and pose substantial risk to companies and society at large. Black workers’ hourly median earnings currently represent 64 percent of white wages. … Read more
At the (virtual) annual shareholders meeting today, Chief Executive Officer Bob Chapek (and the 10 other officers) was re-elected to the Board of Directors. Despite a grassroots campaign to oust him from the Board, Chapek was preliminarily re-elected to the position today. Final voting results will be available within four business days but the early … Read more
Mickey’s Toontown is getting a “toon up.” After the land closed at the end of the night yesterday, major changes are coming. Check out the colorful, pun-filled construction walls that block the area off as Disney prepares to reimagine it. The concept art for the area is displayed under “Coming Toon…” on the wall. Take … Read more
The Festival of Fantasy parade has finally returned to Magic Kingdom after two years. It is the first non-holiday parade to return to Walt Disney World, and today (March 9, 2022) is also its eighth anniversary! Guests gathered to see the parade. Magic Kingdom Cast Members were the honorary grand marshals for this morning’s parade. … Read more
The Universal Orlando Resort bus loop was demolished and reconstructed last year. Though it reopened in December, it has remained under construction. There is now grass, shrubs, and trees throughout the blocked-off section of the loop. Fresh yellow paint lines the planters and sidewalks. The bus loop is also used for guests dropping each other … Read more
The rainy season has arrived in Central Florida, but EPCOT has you covered with new International Flower & Garden Festival rain boots. Flower & Garden Rain Boots – $59.99 These yellow rain boots will add a little cheer to a rainy day. The boots have a flower and butterfly print. There’s also a strap on … Read more