Construction Walls Expand in Frontierland as Big Thunder Mountain Testing Continues

We spotted an extension of the construction walls at Big Thunder Mountain Railroad, as the lengthy refurbishment continues at the Magic Kingdom. They are also testing trains today, January 9. Big Thunder Mountain Railroad Construction Update When walking to the entrance of the closed attraction, our reporter spotted trains on the track. We have been … Read more

Mickey & Goofy Castle Sweatshirts at Walt Disney World

New Mickey & Goofy Sweatshirts at Walt Disney World

Disney has two new pullover sweatshirts featuring Mickey Mouse and Goofy in front of Cinderella Castle. Mickey Sweatshirt – $59.99 The Mickey sweater is bright red. Cinderella Castle is a dark red silhouette behind Mickey. “Walt Disney World” is embroidered in white above Mickey. Goofy Sweatshirt – $59.99 Goofy is pictured on a black sweatshirt … Read more

Casting Call Reveals New Details for Disney World Bluey Experience

A casting call for the new Bluey experience coming to Disney’s Animal Kingdom includes possible new details about the offering and its opening timeline. The experience will be in Conservation Station at Rafiki’s Planet Watch. Bluey Casting Call The casting call is for host actors for the new offering, which is not considered a full … Read more

Hallmark Christmas Movie Filming in Toy Story Land at Walt Disney World

We spotted a film crew in Toy Story Land at Disney’s Hollywood Studios early Friday morning, possibly filming the upcoming Hallmark Christmas film Holiday Ever After: A Disney World Wish Come True. The movie was announced last month, a year before its release, as filming kicked off around Walt Disney World. Hallmark Filming in Toy … Read more

‘Disneyland Handcrafted’ Documentary Premieres at Walt Disney Studios

The Disneyland Handcrafted documentary consisting of archive footage from the construction of Disneyland premiered during a special event on The Walt Disney Studios lot in Burbank, California. Disneyland Handcrafted Premiere Special guests who walked the blue carpet included Josh Gad, Bob Gurr, Martha Blanding, Tania McKnight Norris, Pete Docter, Chandler Kinney, Laura Marano, Kenny Ortega, and … Read more

Permit Filed for Bluey Experience Coming to Disney’s Animal Kingdom

Disney Live Entertainment filed a new permit for Conservation Station at Disney’s Animal Kingdom to get the area ready for a Bluey experience. New Permit The permit contracts Maddox Electric Company for the following work: “Install New Transformer, Disconnect, 200A Panel, And 100 A relay panel for future addition in EER room.” The electrical work … Read more

Dozens of Passengers Evacuated After Monorail Loses Power at Disneyland

The Disneyland Monorail lost power last night, January 8, leading to the evacuation of about 60 guests. There are no injuries reported. Disneyland Monorail Loses Power KTLA 5 reports that the Anaheim Fire Department responded just before 5 p.m. on January 8. However, a guest who was stuck on the Monorail told KTLA it lost … Read more

Disney’s Animal Kingdom Bus Depot Expansion Nears Completion

The bus depot expansion at Disney’s Animal Kingdom is almost complete, including the staining process for the wood. Bus Depot Expansion Since our last update, the bus depot is almost complete. From our view point, it appears that crews have finished staining the wood. Temporary scrim and walls remain around the construction site, and materials … Read more

Pizza Planet, Mickey, and Walt Disney World Canvas Tote Bags

New Pizza Planet, Mickey, and Walt Disney World Canvas Tote Bags

Walt Disney World has three new canvas tote bags featuring Pizza Planet, Mickey Mouse, and theme park artwork. Pizza Planet Tote Bag – $19.99 The red Pizza Planet artwork features spacey lettering, checkered borders, and a literal pizza planet. Text reads “Delivery service available!” and “Serving your local star cluster.” Mickey Tote Bag – $19.99 … Read more

Jimmy Zasowski Promoted to President of Platform Distribution for Disney Entertainment and ESPN

Jimmy Zasowski promoted.

Disney has promoted Jimmy Zasowski to president of Platform Distribution for Disney Entertainment and ESPN. He was previously the executive VP of Platform Distribution Strategy. Jimmy Zasowski Promoted In recent announcements online, Disney announced the promotion of Jimmy Zasowski to president of Platform Distribution for Disney Entertainment and ESPN. Zasowski joined the company in 2009 … Read more

Las Vegas Sphere Transformed into LEGO Death Star

To promote the upcoming LEGO SMART Play platform the Las Vegas Sphere was transformed into an interactive LEGO Death Star. LEGO Death Star Sphere The 366-foot-tall screen became an interactive brick-built Death Star. Guests could climb into a LEGO-inspired X-wing and recreate the famous trench run from Star Wars: A New Hope. The gaming experience … Read more

Kathryn Hahn In Talks With Disney To Play Mother Gothel In Live-Action ‘Tangled’

Kathryn Hahn is reportedly in discussions with Disney to take on the role of Mother Gothel in the studio’s upcoming live-action adaptation of Tangled. According to Deadline, Kathryn Hahn is currently talking with Disney to play the main antagonist in Disney’s live-action Tangled. Mother Gothel is a vain witch who kidnaps Princess Rapunzel to exploit … Read more

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