Christine McCarthy will be stepping down as The Walt Disney Company’s Chief Financial Officer and taking a family medical leave of absence. Effective July 1, Kevin Lansberry, EVP and CFO of Disney Parks, Experiences and Products, will serve as the Interim CFO “while a thorough search of internal and external candidates is conducted for a … Read more
Pride celebrations have arrived at Universal CityWalk in Orlando, where “Love is Universal” night is happening tonight at the Red Coconut Club. Pride at Red Coconut This sign advertising the event popped up in between Starbucks and the Cinemark Theatre. It’s happening tonight from 7 p.m. to midnight, with specialty drinks, merchandise, entertainment, and a … Read more
The “Hey Disney!” voice assistant feature utilizing Alexa technology from Amazon has now been released for most Amazon Echo devices in the U.S. ‘Hey Disney!’ Now Available at Home The voice assistant developed between Amazon and Disney was first announced in September 2021 as a feature that would be exclusively available to Walt Disney World … Read more
Star Wars: Rise of the Resistance will be utilizing virtual queue during the Disney Jollywood Nights event. This does not impact operating procedures during normal operating hours, during which the stand-by line will continue to be available. Virtual Queue for Rise of the Resistance Star Wars: Rise of the Resistance is a trackless dark ride … Read more
The full menu with prices has been released for the upcoming Minion Café at Universal Studios Florida. The concept art above shows the full look for Minion Café, which will sit at the end of Minion Land closest to Battery Park. The marquee installation was completed recently, as pictured above. Despica-Bowls Kevin’s Chopa Chopa Salad … Read more
Disney+ will share 28 newly restored Walt Disney Animation Studios short films over the next several months in honor of the company’s 100th anniversary. The short films include 1929’s “The Skeleton Dance,” which will premiere on July 7. Also among the restored collection are “Donald’s Nephews” (the first on-screen appearance of Huey, Dewey, and Louie), … Read more
“The Last of Us” is coming to Halloween Horror Nights this fall at Universal Studios Florida, and preview merchandise is available now. We found the shirt and mug at the Five & Dime in Universal Studios Florida. Halloween Horror Nights “The Last of Us” Shirt – $30 The shirt is white featuring the silhouette of … Read more
Tickets are now on sale for Halloween Horror Nights 2023 at Universal Studios Hollywood. A new Early Access Ticket is now available as well, allowing guests admission at 5:30 p.m. Halloween Horror Nights Dates & Details Universal Studios Hollywood has announced dates and details for this year’s Halloween Horror Nights event. The spookiest season of … Read more
Universal Studios Hollywood has announced dates and details for this year’s Halloween Horror Nights event. The spookiest season of the year is just a few months away, but speculation for the event has already begun, as well as construction. Now, we have even more details on HHN 2023, including dates. Halloween Horror Nights 2023 will … Read more
Universal Studios Hollywood has announced its second Halloween Horror Nights house for 2023: Naughty Dog’s “The Last of Us.” As rumored, the house will be based on the video game, not the HBO series. The announcement video features a girl playing the game while video-chatting with two friends. As one of them is explaining a conspiracy … Read more
‘Tis the season for Halloween Horror Nights announcements, and Universal Orlando Resort has confirmed a house will be dedicated to the video game “The Last of Us.” As rumored, the house will be based on the video game, not the HBO series. The announcement video features a girl playing the game while video-chatting with two friends. … Read more
TRON Lightcycle / Run will use a virtual queue for upcoming separately ticketed Halloween and Christmas events at Magic Kingdom, without a stand-by option. This will be in effect for both Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party and Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party. TRON at Magic Kingdom TRON Lightcycle Run is a new high-speed roller coaster experience … Read more
Rumors continue to swirl for Halloween Horror Nights 2023 at both Universal Orlando Resort and Universal Studios Hollywood. Fans have been discussing a possible haunted house inspired by “The Last of Us” for years now, but it has never come to fruition. Following the success of “The Last of Us” TV show, it seems more … Read more
In addition to Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party and EPCOT International Festival of the Holidays, several holiday offerings are returning to Walt Disney World in 2023. At Disney’s Animal Kingdom, guests will be able to enjoy Merry Menagerie, featuring artisan-sculpted puppets of wintry animals. The Twilight Zone Tower of Terror will be lit up with … Read more
During the new “Disney Jollywood Nights” events, Kermit and Miss Piggy of the Muppets will host a holiday special at Theater of the Stars. Kermit & Miss Piggy Holiday Special Concept art depicts the Muppet couple in a Christmas wreath at the theater. On stage in partial silhouette are Princess Tiana and Princess Belle (in … Read more
The EPCOT International Festival of the Holidays will return this year featuring the famous “Candlelight Processional.” The EPCOT International Festival of the Holidays will run from November 24 through December 30. Other returning traditions include storytellers, musical acts and performers, and Holiday Kitchens. More “Candlelight Processional” details will be released at a later date. Watch … Read more