Amid ongoing rumors and speculation over a potential sale of The Walt Disney Company to Apple, CEO Bob Iger is refusing to entertain the discussion. Iger Not Interested in Sale Rumors When asked about recent reports suggesting the transaction could occur at the 2023 third quarter earnings call, Iger simply brushed it off and noted … Read more
As we get closer to D23, we learn more about the major overhaul coming to Tomorrowland at Disneyland. The latest information reveals reports that Star Wars Launch Bay building is expected to be demolished and replaced by a seating area. The building went up in 1967 for the relocation of the Carousel of Progress to … Read more
Paradise Pier Hotel at Disneyland Resort may be facing replacement as leaked images have revealed potential plans, including concept art, for a “Toy Story”-themed hotel. The first piece of concept art reveals a Toy Story Land-esque porte-cochére, with “building block” supports and pencil stanchions. Luxo Ball lights can be seen overhead. Inside, statues of Buzz … Read more
Universal Orlando Resort is reportedly looking to open Jurassic World and Back to the Future themed escape rooms at CityWalk. The escape room trend hasn’t slowed despite being around for years now and Universal seems to want to capitalize on it by utilizing some of their most popular brands. The third and final installment of … Read more
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 Wednesday, August 18, 2021. Walt Disney World … Read more
Guests may be able to enjoy the fine dining of Yachtsman Steakhouse very soon at Disney’s Yacht Club Resort. Reportedly, chefs returned to work at the restaurant today in anticipation of a rumored reopening scheduled for Thursday, August 5th. The steakhouse has been closed since the resort’s closing back in March 2020. Since Walt Disney … Read more
According to Collider, Disney is looking into merging their two streaming services, Disney+ and Hulu, into one. Disney+ recently surpassed 73 million subscribers, while Hulu has over 36 million. Folding Hulu into Disney+ could create a platform appealing to families and adults, and potentially bring the platform to over 100 million subscribers. It’s unknown what … Read more
Despite ongoing Cast Member discussions on the possibility of a temporary Walt Disney Studios Park closure at Disneyland Paris, Disney has specifically stated that there are no talks to close the park. That being said, we are not the only source on the story, which is currently a hot topic on various fan sites and … Read more
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
Okay, you can all breathe now. It appears Disney Parks Blog has decided to address today’s rumor on the Enchanted Tiki Room in a recent post: A little birdie told us there are some rumors flying around about our beloved Tiki birds at Walt Disney World Resort. We’re sorry that our fans are being fed incorrect … Read more
It’s been a long time coming, but Bongos Cuban Café is finally slated to close later this year at Disney Springs, per multiple Cast Members who currently work there. This closure has been rumored for a very long time, ever since the Disney Springs project began. Reportedly, all third-party restaurants were given the option to … Read more
We are in an age of abundant projection-heavy, screen-based attractions at the Disney Parks and there’s no sign of turning back anytime soon with Mickey and Minnie’s Runaway Railway and Remy’s Ratatouille Adventure coming soon to Walt Disney World. Well, beyond these announced attractions, Disney has plans to build a ride in what they call … Read more
Late last month, we brought you the news that Mizner’s Lounge and Commander Porter’s would both be closing for a lengthy refurbishment starting this month. Then, rumors of the space being transformed into a Beauty and the Beast themed lounge surfaced. Now, the locations have both closed their doors and work is already underway for … Read more