When refurbishment plans were announced for the only remaining McDonald’s on Walt Disney World property, many wondered why the duration of the refurbishment was so extensive, especially given that the restaurant had been refurbished “just” ten years ago. Well, you can only imagine our surprise when we drove past the location today and realized it’s … Read more
Earlier today, we celebrated Christmas Avatar-style with new decorations in Pandora. Over in Dinoland, U.S.A., all the Disney character friends gathered for Donald’s Dino-Bash! have gotten into the spirit with colorful holiday decorations in the style of Donald Duck and each of his pals. This Santa-faced Dino was an odd sight to behold upon entering. The … Read more
In this new featurette for “Lady and The Tramp”, learn how Disney reached out to animal shelters, pounds, and foster homes to find the perfect cast of canines to embody the classic characters that originated in Disney’s animated “Lady and The Tramp”. Hear the incredible stories of our Lady and the Tramp cast and learn … Read more
Hello all you Princes, Princesses, and Fairy Godmothers! Let’s fly around the Magic Kingdom and see what pixie dust has been sprinkled around since our last visit. It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas all over Main Street! Garlands, wreaths, nutcrackers, ornaments, bows, and more are on every building. Christmas carols fill the park, … Read more
Star Wars fans now have a new MagicBand to pick from when showing their Dark Side in the parks. This new red Magic Band features Darth Vader on one side and a close-up of his lightsaber hilt on the other with his name above it. The band comes on the new lay-flat packaging, this time … Read more
One of the many reasons Epcot is so special is the opportunity to experience art, history and diverse world cultures firsthand. The Gallery of Arts and History in the Morocco pavilion – just reopened with a new exhibit, “Race Against the Sun: Ancient Technique to Modern Competition.”“Race Against the Sun” showcases two incredible modern-day competitions … Read more
Over at Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort and Spa, delicious construction is underway on the annual Gingerbread House. Earlier this week, the main structure for the house went up and now it is almost entirely covered in tasty cookie shingles. Most of the front of the house is covered in its gingerbread pieces with gingerbread artists … Read more
The holiday spirit has arrived at Pandora – The World of Avatar, where the ex-pats living and working on the moon of Pandora have brought a little Christmastime fun to their alien home, with a display at Pongu Pongu of kitschy holiday décor, combining vintage pieces from Earth with items handcrafted from materials indigenous to Pandora. … Read more
Watch as an exasperated financial analyst shoves all of the stuff off of his office desk, a middle school music teacher finally gets a jazz gig, and a slew of other characters find their true passion in life in this inspiring new teaser trailer for Disney & Pixar’s Soul. Ever wonder where your passion, your … Read more
It’s almost time for the biggest holiday parties of the year! This holiday season, ABC and Disney Channel will transport the magic of Disney Parks and Disney Cruise Line during the holidays to viewers with three magical specials featuring star-studded performances, merry entertainment and much more. During the specials, viewers will also get exclusive looks … Read more
Back in late August, Beaches & Cream Soda Shop at Disney’s Beach Club Resort closed for an extensive refurbishment, meant to last through Winter 2019. Given the restaurant’s popularity and guest-favorite following, many have been anxiously awaiting its return post-refurbishment, but recent changes in refurbishment schedules may point to further delays. The restaurant was originally … Read more
Ho ho ho! Merry Disney Christmas, everyone! It’s the holiday season at Tokyo Disney Resort, and that means a new slate of food to devour and review for you all! So, let’s take a closer look at the tasty treats to celebrate the season this year! Churro variations have been the norm lately at Tokyo … Read more
Frozen fever has struck yet again! Here in Japan, Frozen, or as it’s known here, Ana to Yuki no Jo-ou, was a mass sensation. The film grossed over $230 million in Japan alone, and is the third-highest grossing film in Japanese cinema! As such, the hype for Frozen II is pretty substantial, and Tokyo Disney Resort is … Read more
This is ParksCenter. We cover the top news stories from this week in Disney Parks news in 30 minutes. In this week’s episode, we’re talking about: The World Famous Jingle Cruise is open for the season! Disney cancels plans to charge $3 to swap FuelRods We get Alison’s Legal Perspective on a bunch of recent … Read more
Ho ho ho! Merry Disney Christmas, everyone! It’s the holiday season at Tokyo Disney Resort, and that means a new slate of food to devour and review for you all! So, let’s take a closer look at the tasty treats to celebrate the season this year! Hot dogs are par for the course at Tokyo … Read more
Tyler and Thomas are joined by Jack from Theme Park History inside of Steven Tyler’s abandoned dressing room to talk Rock ‘n’ Roller Coaster, its place in Hollywood Studios, rhombuses, Monsters, Inc., and the B52’s. Did you know there were more bands Disney was considering? Find out why the show sets are made of cardboard, … Read more