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Trailer Released for ‘Stolen Kingdom’ Documentary About Buzzy Theft and Urban Explorers at Walt Disney World

February 14, 2025February 14, 2025

The official trailer has been released for “Stolen Kingdom,” a documentary about urban explorers at Walt Disney World and the theft of the Audio-Animatronic Buzzy from EPCOT. ‘Stolen Kingdom’ Documentary According to The Wrap, “Stolen Kingdom” was originally announced in 2022 and is a documentary about urban explorers, particularly the infamous story of the animatronic … Read more

‘Stolen Kingdom’ Documentary About Buzzy Theft and Other Walt Disney World Crimes Premiere Announced

December 19, 2024

“Stolen Kingdom,” the documentary about wrongdoings and the theft of Buzzy at Walt Disney World, will premiere at the 31st Slamdance Film Festival next year. ‘Stolen Kingdom’ Premiere Slamdance announced their full 2025 lineup, including “Stolen Kingdom,” on Thursday. The festival will be from February 20 through 26 at the Director’s Guild of America (DGA) … Read more

EPCOT 40th Anniversary Merchandise Revealed, Visa-Free Travel to Japan Returning, Buzzy Theft Documentary Announced, and More: Daily Recap (9/22/22)

September 22, 2022

We bring you a lot of stories every single day. Sometimes it’s hard to keep up. So in case you missed anything from our feed, we have rounded up all our stories in one place to get the news at a glance. Here is your Daily Recap for Thursday, September 22, 2022. Walt Disney World Magic … Read more

‘Jackass Forever’ Director Producing ‘Stolen Kingdom’ About Wrongdoings and Buzzy Theft at Walt Disney World

September 22, 2022

Jeff Tremaine, the director of “Jackass Forever,” is now producing “Stolen Kingdom,” a documentary about the 30-year history of wrongdoing and debauchery at Walt Disney World Resort leading up to the highly-publicized theft of Buzzy — an audio-animatronic from the defunct Cranium Command attraction. The film’s title treatment features an image of Buzzy amongst newspaper … Read more

Former Disney Cast Member Pleads No Contest to Selling Stolen Walt Disney World Property, Avoids Jail Time

February 4, 2020

According to the Orlando Sentinel, Patrick Spikes, 25, and his cousin Blaytin Taunton, 24, pleaded no contest this morning in Orange Circuit Court as part of a plea deal to avoid jail time. The pair are accused of stealing memorabilia from Walt Disney World and selling it online to unwitting customers, including NBA player Robin … Read more

DREAMFINDERS: Scott Curtis on Voicing Cranium Command’s Buzzy and Meeting E.T.

February 1, 2024December 31, 2019

For Scott Curtis, Disney fans hold a special place in his thoughts. Mostly because they’ve well… been in his head. As a child actor, Scott played both Bobby and the voice of Buzzy in Epcot’s much-loved, now-defunct Cranium Command inside Wonders of Life. After hearing of the theft of the Buzzy animatronic, Scott reached out … Read more

NBA Player Robin Lopez on Witness List for Criminal Trial Regarding Buzzy Animatronic, Begins Next Month

December 2, 2019

UPDATE: As an update to the ongoing investigation regarding the stolen Buzzy animatronic from the former Cranium Command attraction in EPCOT, it appears that NBA player Robin Lopez is once again involved, and this time as a potential witness in a criminal trial taking place next month. According to the latest update from the Orlando … Read more

VIDEO: Cranium Command Actor Wants You to Help Him Find Buzzy!

November 14, 2019

Like many fans of Epcot’s “Cranium Command,” Scott Curtis wants the stolen anamatronic of Buzzy, the attraction’s main character, to be found. Unlike the rest of us, he’s got a personal reason – he is Buzzy! As a child actor, Scott played both Cranium Command’s Bobby in the video portions of the show, and voiced our pilot … Read more

WDWNT Weekly Recap: FuelRod Charges Reversed, Lots of Pumpkins, and The Holidays Have Arrived!

November 4, 2019November 3, 2019

Every week is a busy week when it comes to Disney news. To help you keep up with all of the updates coming out of Walt Disney World and other Disney resorts, here’s WDWNT’s weekly recap of the Disney news from October 28 – November 3! Walt Disney World New Annual Passholder discounts have been … Read more

Cranium Command’s Buzzy Animatronic Confirmed Missing by Orange County Authorities; NBA Player Robin Lopez Bought Stolen Animatronic’s Clothes

October 28, 2019

Another piece in the unraveling case of last year’s stolen Buzzy animatronic from Cranium Command in EPCOT’s former Wonders of Life Pavilion has been unearthed. According to a report by the Orlando Sentinel’s Gabrielle Russon, NBA player Robin Lopez unknowingly purchased the animatronic’s clothes from former Cast Member Patrick Spikes under the impression that they … Read more

PHOTO REPORT: Epcot 8/30/19 (Food & Wine Begins, Construction Updates, and a Touching Tribute to Buzzy!)

August 31, 2019

It’s finally that special time of year at Epcot: that’s right, it’s the Food and Wine Festival! Let’s see what they have in store for us. Food and Wine If you’re an Annual Passholder, make sure you go and grab your AP magnet! It’s Minnie Mouse until the 15th of October, when they switch it … Read more

Former Disney Cast Member Arrested For Stealing Over $7,000 in Animatronic Costumes From The Haunted Mansion

May 18, 2019

Just last night, the Orange County Sheriff’s Office released a tweet stating that Patrick Spikes had been arrested on charges of burglary, grand theft, and dealing in stolen property. ARRESTED: Patrick Spikes, 24, sits behind bars and faces charges of burglary, grand theft, and dealing in stolen property. He entered a restricted area of Disney, … Read more

SHOP: Buzzy, Citrus Swirl, MGM Studios Shirts, and More Now on Sale at TeePublic!

January 25, 2019

It’s the first TeePublic sale of the year! They are running 30% off everything: tees, stickers, and more! You will want to hurry, though. The whole thing ends on Sunday, January 27. To shop, you can go here, or keep reading to see our fun finds this month. Finding Buzzy T-Shirt – $14.00 With all … Read more

WDWNT: The RPG Pilot Episode 3 – The Case Of The Missing Buzzy

February 2, 2024January 24, 2019

In this pilot episode of WDWNT The RPG during WDW News Tonight, Tyler Mann acts as Park Manager to help the gang find out what really happened to Buzzy inside the Wonders Of Life Pavilion. Featuring Tom Corless, Nick LoCicero, Michelle Wargo, Pete Carney, Patrick Hackett, and the boy Cameron! Each episode on WDWNT: The … Read more

UPDATE: Deputies Investigating Stolen Clothes from Buzzy Animatronic at Epcot

December 28, 2018December 28, 2018

Last week, we reported that the Buzzy Audio-Animatronic from the Cranium Command Attraction was stolen from Epcot. Based on a theft report from the Orange County Sheriff’s Office, it seems that the Audio-Animatronic was naked when he was stolen, as his clothes were removed and stolen back in August. The OCSO incident report claims the clothes were … Read more

WDWNT Weekly Recap: Holiday Treats, Holiday Crowds, and Stolen Animatronics

March 4, 2019December 24, 2018

Every week is a busy week when it comes to Disney news. To help you keep up with all of the updates coming out of Walt Disney World and other Disney resorts, here’s WDWNT’s weekly recap of this week’s Disney news! Walt Disney World Beginning January 18, 2019, you can purchase 4-Park Magic tickets for as low … Read more