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Disney Shares Inside Look at Construction Progress of ‘Disney Villains: Unfairly Ever After’

March 27, 2025 Lauren Shahan

Workers in safety gear set up a large, ornate stage frame with multiple cutouts. One worker gestures towards the frame, discussing the arrangement in a theater setting.

Disney shared a behind-the-scenes look at the construction progress on the new show “Disney Villains: Unfairly Ever After” coming to Disney’s Hollywood Studios. The inside look was shared in an Instagram reel by Disney Live Entertainment (@disneyliveentertainment). View this post on Instagram A post shared by Disney Live Entertainment (@disneyliveentertainment) Part of the caption reads, … Read more

VIDEO: Behind-The-Scenes Tech Walkthrough of Disneyland’s “Wondrous Journeys” Nighttime Spectacular

March 13, 2023 Chuck Mirarchi

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Disney Live Entertainment has shared a behind-the-scenes tech walkthrough of Disneyland’s recently debuted “Wondrous Journeys” nighttime spectacular, showcasing the team responsible for the show’s projections, pyrotechnics, and special effects that bring the magic of Disney’s centennial celebration to life. In the video, KC Wilkerson, the principal media designer for Disney Live Entertainment at the Disneyland … Read more

VIDEO: Take A Look at the Magic Behind the Making of Disney’s ‘Encanto’ and More Special Features on Blu-Ray & Digital

February 10, 2022 Jade Mackey

The official Disney “Encanto” Twitter account just tweeted a behind-the-scenes video of the making of the latest fan-favorite film. The video shows clips of voice actors, including John Leguizamo (Bruno), Wilmer Valderrama (Agustin), bringing their characters to life. You can watch more exclusive behind-the-scenes footage and extras when you purchase Disney’s “Encanto” now on Blu-ray … Read more

Universal Orlando Resort Reveals Details About the Creation of the Legacy Store at CityWalk

June 23, 2021 Matthew Soberman

Of all the new things that have come to Universal Orlando Resort recently, perhaps the one that left us the most impressed was the Universal Legacy Store at CityWalk. The collection of artifacts from the resort’s 31-year history makes it a joy to visit time after time. But how did this tribute to attractions past … Read more

VIDEO: Marvel Studios’ “Assembled” Takes You Behind The Scenes Of “WandaVision”; Now Streaming On Disney+

March 14, 2021 Joe Hogarty

Go behind the scenes of Marvel Studios’ hit series WandaVision with a brand-new, documentary-style special “Assembled: The Making of WandaVision” — now streaming exclusively on Disney+. The premiere episode of this groundbreaking series of documentary-style specials features Elizabeth Olsen, Paul Bettany, and the creative team behind Marvel Studios’ “WandaVision” as they welcome viewers behind the … Read more

Disney Imagineer Provides Behind-the-Scenes Look at New EPCOT Entrance Lighting

March 3, 2021 Mike Baker

We have already shared our impressions of the impressive new entrance lighting at EPCOT. The lighting package made its debut this evening. Now Imagineer Zach Riddley has shared specifics regarding the project. According to Riddley’s Instagram post, the LED lighting replaces over 1,200 feet of fluorescent tubes. At more than four football fields long, this … Read more

VIDEO: Disneyland Gives Behind-The-Scenes Look at Costume Development for “Magic Happens” Parade; Debuting February 28

February 19, 2020 Jessica Figueroa

90-plus performers in vibrant costumes will soon bring the “Magic Happens” parade to life when it debuts in Disneyland park on Feb. 28. This all-new daytime spectacular celebrates moments of magic that are at the heart of so many Disney stories. Drawing inspiration from modern fashion runways and adding a uniquely Disney flair, these pieces … Read more

PHOTOS, VIDEO: Behind-The-Scenes Look at New “HarmonioUs” Show Barges Arriving at EPCOT

January 27, 2020January 21, 2020 Jessica Figueroa

EPCOT is in the midst of a historic, multi-year transformation that includes a new nighttime spectacular titled “HarmonioUs”, which is set to debut later this year. The Walt Disney Imagineering and Disney Parks Live Entertainment teams recently passed a major milestone in the development of the show, with the delivery of several floating platforms that … Read more

Disney Reveals Behind The Scenes Look at “Merry Menagerie” Animal Puppets for Disney’s Animal Kingdom Holiday Celebration

October 28, 2019 Jessica Figueroa

When guests visit Disney’s Animal Kingdom this holiday season, they’ll find festive new entertainment and  holiday  décor in every land. It all begins on Discovery Island, where guests will be surrounded by a celebration of winter. The village is filled with sparkling white holiday decorations and colorful, animal-inspired luminaries, and throughout the day, the area … Read more

VIDEO: Behind-The-Scenes “Making Of” Look at Two New Performances Coming to The Lion King & Jungle Festival at Disneyland Paris

May 27, 2019 Madeleine

We’re incredibly excited for the all-new season coming to Disneyland Paris this summer: The Lion King and Jungle Festival. Taking place from June 30 to September 22, the resort looks set to be taken over by a herd of special performances, shows, treats, and meet & greets, all themed around two of Disney’s wildest classics. … Read more

REVIEW: New Taste of the Magic Kingdom VIP Tour Is Mostly Stale

February 25, 2019February 25, 2019 Tom Corless

Today marked the first “public” offering of the Taste of the Magic Kingdom VIP Tour. It officially started yesterday, but the first one was pre-sold to Golden Oak residents and Club 33 members, which is pretty much how everything at Walt Disney World goes now. Anyway, here’s how Disney describes the offering: Discover how food … Read more

Unwrapping the Parks: Never-Before-Seen Installation Photos of Classic Attractions To Be Featured Presentation at WDWNT Wrecks the Halls

February 2, 2024November 21, 2018 Jason Diffendal

Join us Wednesday, December 5th – Sunday, December 9th, 2018, as WDW News Today celebrates the holidays with a five-day fan event at the Walt Disney World Resort! Highlights of the event include a private catered breakfast in the Dinosaur Lounge at Disney’s Animal Kingdom (filled with presentations and surprises), an interactive game throughout the … Read more

VIDEO: Preview the Theme Song & Finale Music for Magic Kingdom’s ‘Happily Ever After’

April 28, 2017 Ben Drummond

Disney has given us another look behind-the-scenes of the upcoming nighttime spectacular Happily Ever After, set to debut May 12th at the Magic Kingdom. This time around, they show off the original theme song of the show, also showcasing what the song means to the 2 singers; Jordan Fischer and Angie Keilhauer. Here is that … Read more

VIDEO: Behind the Scenes – Creating the Plants and Creatures of Pandora – The World of AVATAR

March 4, 2019April 18, 2017 Ben Drummond

As Pandora: The World of AVATAR approaches its opening next month, Disney has released another behind the scenes look into this exotic land. Today the topic is on creating the lush wildlife, as well as the animals that live on the planet of Pandora. You will be able to hear and sense the animals all … Read more

VIDEO: Imagineers Partner With Filmmakers to Create Pandora – The World of Avatar

March 4, 2019April 4, 2017 Ben Drummond

As the opening day of Pandora: The World of Avatar slowly draws near, Disney has released another behind the scenes look at this upcoming land. In this video they take a look at how Imagineers partnered with filmmakers to create this one-of-a-kind experience. Pandora: The World of Avatar opens May 27th, 2017 at Disney’s Animal … Read more

VIDEO: Imagineering Shares Behind the Scenes Look at Enhancing Peter Pan’s Flight

February 8, 2017February 7, 2017 Ben Drummond

Peter Pan’s Flight is a beloved classic Disney attraction, as evidenced by the wait times that exceed many other favorite rides. Versions of the ride can be found at Walt Disney World’s Magic Kingdom, Disneyland in California, Tokyo Disneyland, and even Shanghai Disneyland. The ride takes you on a journey, retelling the story of Peter … Read more