The Walt Disney Company has confirmed that John Lasseter will be departing the Walt Disney Company. Disney has also stated that until December 31st, Lasseter will be in a consulting role at Disney. Disney has yet to confirm who will take over as Chief Creative Officer at Disney and Pixar. Sources say that Pete Docter … Read more
Donald Duck Passholder Magnet Now at Epcot Starting today, the Donald Duck Passholder Magnet is moving from Disney’s Hollywood Studios over to Mouse Gear at Epcot. The Donald Duck Passholder Magnet is complimentary to to Passholders. Passholders will have to show their Annual Pass and a valid form of ID at any Mouse Gear register. … Read more
You may have seen our previous post about the Annual Passholder exclusive charm from Pandora that debuted at the Magic Kingdom at the Walt Disney World Resort, and now there is also an AP exclusive at Disneyland Resort as well. Annual Passholder Exclusive Charm – $85 The charm is sterling silver, and the gems embedded … Read more
With Phantom Manor in refurbishment, the lower parts of Frontierland at Disneyland Paris are relatively empty. To compensate for this lack, they now added a photo-opportunity in front of Phantom Manor, called ‘Spirit Photography’. We reported this earlier, but there are more details now it is open! Guests can take place in a self-serving kiosk, … Read more
When Hurricane Irma rolled toward central Florida last year, something very rare transpired – an almost-empty Magic Kingdom. Though we don’t ever hope for a hurricane to hit, it was an odd moment where the resort’s flagship park lacked the wall-to-wall crowds it normally hosts, and it put into stark contrast the difference between what … Read more
We stopped by Coronado Springs this week to see how construction and refurbishment has been going at the moderate resort. Disney’s Coronado Springs Expansion continues and you can check out how far things have progressed since our last construction report. Repainting and Refurbishment We’ve been watching the resort turn a darker shade, but this image … Read more
Baseline Tap House is a quick service bar location at Disney’s Hollywood Studios. This location opened a few years ago replacing the previous Writer’s Stop next to Sci-Fi Dine-In. Beers constantly change at Baseline, but we rarely see a change on the cocktails front. There’s a brand new margarita available which replaced the negroni. You … Read more
The Riviera Resort construction is chugging along. It’s been a while since we last visited, so we felt a visit was needed. At this point they’ve begun to frame some of the lower levels and are outlining the top of the building with unique accents. Tower Enclosure Some of the lower stories are starting … Read more
In Tomorrowland at the Magic Kingdom, you will find the Tomorrowland Light & Power Co, better known as the “Space Mountain shop”. Inside of this shop, there are multiple D-Tech On Demand kiosks to help you customize phone cases and MagicBands. Brand new to the ever-changing lineup of choices are some very cute princess, Pirates, … Read more
During the first ever Disney FanDaze Inaugural Party at Disneyland Paris last weekend, Tom Fitzgerald was the main guest at a small conference about Walt Disney Imagineering. At the end of the interview, he revealed to the audience some details about what is happening to Phantom Manor. This classic ride opened in 1992 and is … Read more
Join Tom Corless for a variety show dedicated to the Walt Disney World Resort and Disneyland Resort. On this week’s show, Tom Corless talks about his recent trip to Disneyland Paris, and answers questions in the chat during this live broadcast recording! All this and more Disney Parks information and fun await you this week … Read more
Passholders received an email today with some important news ahead of the opening of Toy Story Land on June 30th. First, Silver and Weekday Select blockout dates have been removed for the rest of June until Toy Story Land opens: Experience extra time! Silver and Weekday Select* Passholders, we’re excited to invite you to enjoy … Read more
At the end of 2004’s “The Incredibles,” the Parr family is ready to spring into action as The Underminer begins his villainous plan. And then…that was it, and the end credits rolled. For all the Pixar sequels that we’ve gotten so far, perhaps the one fans clamored for the most was a return to the … Read more
First off, this is Sony’s “Spider-Man” and has nothing to do with Marvel and the Cinematic Universe. But Disney owns the merchandising rights and that is how they are connected to this movie. What’s cool about this animated movie is that this is the first movie to introduce a new Spider-Man. But not only that, … Read more
Marvel has just released individual character posters for “Ant-Man And The Wasp”. These are nice! This is also our first look at Michelle Pfeiffer as Janet Van Dyne/The Original Wasp! From the Marvel Cinematic Universe comes “Ant Man and The Wasp,” a new chapter featuring heroes with the astonishing ability to shrink. In the aftermath of … Read more
According to The Hollywood Reporter, Disney’s latest episode in the Star Wars universe is set to lose at least $50 million. The exact amount that Disney is set to lose is unknown so early in the film’s release, but speculation is that the loss should be between $50 and $80 million. Currently, Solo’s 10-day domestic total is … Read more