PHOTOS: New Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge Merchandise (Mug, Oga’s Cantina & Smugglers Run Inspired Tees) Lands in Disney’s Hollywood Studios

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A bunch of new Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge merchandise landed in Keystone Clothiers at Disney’s Hollywood Studios today. We already checked out the new Spirit Jersey, but let’s get a closer look at the new shirts, hat, and mug. Women’s Shirt – $36.99 Men’s Shirt – $36.99 Black Spire Outpost Shirt – $36.99 Ohnaka Transport … Read more

Disney+ Adds Social Media Sharing Feature to Platform

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Disney+ users can now share direct links to their favorite movies and shows with friends. Users can hit the share button next to a title and then will get the option to send the link in a message or post on social media. Others can then click the link and be taken directly to the … Read more

Walt Disney Imagineering Files Permit for Work on Spaceship Earth at EPCOT

The Spaceship Earth refurbishment and reimagining was put on pause for the reopening of EPCOT, but it seems it’s ramping back up again, with new permits filed for work on the “grand and miraculous” attraction. A recent permit filed by Walt Disney Imagineering lists “Installation of source power and control equipment” at the location of … Read more

Actors’ Equity Association Releases Statement on Mass Entertainment Layoffs at Walt Disney World; 720 of 780 Members Laid Off

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 Actors’ Equity Association has released a statement regarding the mass entertainment layoffs at Walt Disney World. A full list of all impacted shows across the theme parks and resorts can be found here. From AEA: Actors’ Equity Association, the national labor union representing professional actors and stage managers in live theatre, released the following statement … Read more

Star Wars: Rise of the Resistance Boarding Group Distribution Lasts Over 5 Minutes, Yet Attraction Fails to Board at Disney’s Hollywood Studios

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The Resistance fighters and First Order officers have been making some upgrades over at Star Wars: Rise of the Resistance in Disney’s Hollywood Studios—first with the implementation of plexiglass dividers aboard prison transfers (also known as ride vehicles) and then the addition of plexiglass throughout the attraction’s many pre-shows. Initially a test, these modifications were … Read more

Full List of Entertainment Cuts at Walt Disney World; Future of Shows Uncertain Due to Cast Layoffs

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Late Tuesday night, news broke of the next wave of Cast Member layoffs at Walt Disney World—all still a part of the previously-announced 28,000 quota, but no less devastating. This round of layoffs mainly impacted entertainment across the parks and resorts, from fan-favorite “Streetmosphere” to established Broadway-style shows, like “Festival of the Lion King”. All … Read more

PHOTOS: New “The Haunted Mansion” Minnie Mouse: The Main Attraction Collection Materializes at the Magic Kingdom for Annual Passholder Shopping Event

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The latest Minnie Mouse: The Main Attraction collection is inspired by The Haunted Mansion. We were at Magic Kingdom this morning for the exclusive Annual Passholder shopping event at Sir Mickey’s. We weren’t the only ones excited to get our hands on The Haunted Mansion collection. The socially distanced line ran down the pathway next … Read more

PHOTOS, VIDEO: Ride “Star Wars: Rise of the Resistance” With Plexiglass Divider In Your Face at Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge in Disney’s Hollywood Studios

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After Plexiglass dividers were installed on every ride vehicle of Star Wars: Rise of the Resistance, additional dividers have also since been added to pre-show rooms, and we also have a very “special” look at what it’s like to be behind plexiglass for the entirety of the ride. Now parties are assigned to one of … Read more