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VIDEO: Live Actor Captain Barbossa Joins Pirates of the Caribbean for Disney Villains After Hours at the Magic Kingdom

June 6, 2019

It seems Disney picked up on the popularity of the live actors implemented inside of Pirates of the Caribbean during last year’s Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party and decided to bring them back just for the new, limited-time Disney Villains After Hours event this summer. In fact, a number of attractions feature villainous overlays: In Tomorrowland, the … Read more

PHOTOS: Lighting, Speakers, and Other Decor Added to Inside Out Emotional Whirlwind at Disney California Adventure

May 27, 2019

Located on the burial grounds of The Maliboomer, construction on the Inside Out Emotional Whirlwind has been progressing rapidly. This family-friendly spinner style attraction has been coming together quickly in the past few weeks, with the Memory Orb wall and attraction spinning base installed, as well as ride vehicle orbs and spinning elements added recently. The Inside … Read more

BREAKING: Mickey and Minnie’s Runaway Railway Delayed Until Spring 2020 at Walt Disney World

April 19, 2019

While up until very recently, all signs pointed to a Fall 2019 opening for Mickey and Minnie’s Runaway Railway, but Disney’s focus on the massive Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge project and contrasting silence on the upcoming Railway attraction gave us some doubts. Well now, in an announcement about Mickey & Minnie’s Runaway Railway coming to … Read more

PHOTOS, VIDEO: Jessie’s Critter Carousel Opens Up to First Guests for Promotional Filming at Disney California Adventure

March 28, 2019

A few weeks ago, we got a special sneak peek at Jessie’s Critter Carousel with Jessie still wrapped up in some protective layers. With the opening of the ride coming up in just a few days, though, critter rehearsal is in full swing over at the carousel as the attraction went for its first semi-official … Read more

Select Disney’s Hollywood Studios Attractions to Have Extended Hours This Week

December 23, 2018

VIDEO: Jingle Bell, Jingle BAM Returns to Disney's Hollywood Studios with Enhanced Pyro for 2017

Guests visiting Disney’s Hollywood Studios over the holiday season will be lucky enough to experience select attractions for extended hours between December 26 and 31! See below for the updated operation timings: Dec 26-30: Walt Disney Presents and Muppet*Vision 3D – 10am-8pm Path of the Jedi – 10am – 5pm Disney Junior Dance Party!, For … Read more

Recap of Day 1 of D23’s Destination D: Celebrating Mickey Mouse

November 18, 2018November 17, 2018

D23’s Destination D: Celebrating Mickey Mouse event today at Walt Disney World was full of official announcements, including confirmation of some long-rumored shows and attractions. Below is a recap of the day’s big news. Disney Parks, Experiences and Consumer Products Chairman Bob Chapek gave us some exciting news regarding the upcoming and highly anticipated attractions … Read more

BREAKING: Beauty and the Beast Sing-Along, New O Canada Film, Ratatouille Attraction Name Announced for Epcot

November 17, 2018November 17, 2018

In addition to the excitement over the announcement of the new nighttime shows at Epcot, more new attractions have been revealed for the park. Coming to the France Pavilion at World Showcase will be a brand new “Beauty and the Beast” sing-along, created by Don Hahn, producer of the animated and live-action “Beauty and the … Read more

Operating Hours for Animal Kingdom Attractions Are Being Reduced

March 4, 2019October 15, 2018

Tree of Life in Disney's Animal Kingdom at night

The hours of operations for various attractions at Disney’s Animal Kingdom have been reduced through the rest of the year. While Animal Kingdom is now open later than it used to be years ago, many rides will now close earlier or will open later than before. These include: Kilimanjaro Safari is now closing at 7:45 … Read more

Disney Has Invented a Jacket That Allows You to Feel Physical Experiences in Virtual Reality

April 26, 2018

Have you ever wanted to feel like a snake is crawling across you? How about being punched? Or is getting a virtual hug more your speed? If you answered yes to any of these questions, Disney’s latest invention may be right up your alley. Disney Research, along with MIT and Carnegie Mellon, has invented a … Read more

Bob Iger Hints at Future MARVEL Black Panther Attractions for Disney Parks

February 27, 2018

Disney CEO Bob Iger hinted at a future Black Panther attraction while speaking with Wall Street investors on Monday, The Hollywood Reporter said. “No. We haven’t had a chance to build a ride, though I’m sure there are people who are working on it,” Said Iger about Black Panther attractions in the Disney Parks. A … Read more

Seven Dwarfs Mine Train Officially Opens May 28th

May 2, 2014

Earlier today, Walt Disney World hosted a special dedication ceremony for the new Seven Dwarfs Mine Train attraction at The Magic Kingdom. During the event, Tom Staggs officially announced that the new attraction will officially open to guests on May 28th. The family-style coaster features an innovative new ride system that allows cars to swing … Read more

PhotoPass Introduces “Disney Attractions+” for On-Ride Photos

June 11, 2018December 12, 2012

A lot has been changing in the world of Disney PhotoPass recently (including the new logo seen above), but the biggest change has to be the new offering of Disney Attractions+. Here is an official description of the new service directly from Disney: One price… multiple thrills… take home all the memories!NEW! Disney Attractions+ … Read more