Disney Files Patent for Improved Character Costume Visibility

The Walt Disney Company has filed a patent to improve visibility for performers in character costumes, Orlando Inno shared. Character Costume Visibility Patent The patent is called “Optical Viewfinder for Costume Heads.” It describes — and shows in the above image — a system of lenses within the head of a “fur character” suit. Usually, … Read more

PHOTOS: Frozone, Edna, and More Limited-Time Meet and Greets Begin at Disney’s Hollywood Studios for February 2023

Several surprise limited-time meet-and-greets began at Disney’s Hollywood Studios today, February 1, reportedly for the Valentine’s Day season. We already reported on Max Goof appearing in his Powerline costume on Grand Avenue. Max’s dad, Goofy, is greeting guests nearby at the Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge entrance. He’s in his usual outfit plus a Hawai’ian shirt. … Read more

PHOTO REPORT: Magic Kingdom 1/15/23 (50th Anniversary Grand Finale Crocs, Pete’s Silly Sideshow Character Meet and Greets Return, Winnie the Pooh Loungefly Mini Backpack, & More)

Good morning from Magic Kingdom. Today we are here for the return of Pete’s Silly Sideshow character meet and greets. We are so excited to meet Daisy, Minnie, Goofy, and Donald today. We will also be sure to report on all the other new things we find today in the park. Let’s get started! We … Read more

Swiss Family Robinson-Inspired Adventureland Treehouse Coming to Disneyland, Walt Disney World Railroad Work Continues, Holiday Treats Revealed for Walt Disney World Resort Hotels, and More: Daily Recap (11/10/22)

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, November 10, 2022. Walt Disney World Magic … Read more

Disney World Cutting Select Character Meet & Greets, Focus on Maintaining Character Dining & Entertainment

Minnie Mouse in 50th anniversary outfits

With Walt Disney World continuing to experience labor shortages, multiple character meet and greets will be suspended beginning Sunday, October 23. The affected characters include Minnie Mouse at both Town Square Theater in the Magic Kingdom and International Gateway at EPCOT, as well as Donald and Daisy Duck and Max at Disney’s Hollywood Studios. As … Read more