While the parks are closed, former Walt Disney World executives are taking time to spill the beans on long-forgotten projects like the Tatooine-themed original concept for Star Wars Land (now Galaxy’s Edge) and probably one of the oldest rumors in the attraction mill: the Monsters, Inc. suspended-door roller coaster with roots as far back as … Read more
In a recent interview, former Vice President of Walt Disney World Dan Cockerell confirmed long-standing rumors that the original concept for the Star Wars themed land at Disney’s Hollywood Studios included Tatooine and more from the original Star Wars trilogy. The first plans to expand the Star Wars presence in the park included the Mos … Read more
A few weeks ago we told you that Dan Cockerell, Vice President of Magic Kingdom, was leaving the Disney company to persue outside interests. We now know today that Dan’s replacement will be Jason Kirk. Jason will be a great fit for Magic Kingdom with massive additions coming to the park. He was the GM … Read more
Dan Cockerell, Vice President of Magic Kingdom will be departing The Walt Disney Company on May 11th, 2018. Cockerell moved over to Magic Kingdom in 2015 after being the Vice President of Epcot and Disney’s Hollywood Studios. Disney has yet to announce who will take over as the new Vice President of the Magic Kingdom, … Read more