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Guest Arrested at Magic Kingdom Reportedly Caught Stealing from Guest Strollers, Disney CEO Bob Chapek Doubles Down on Park Passes, Insiders Say There Are Many Replacement Candidates for Bob Chapek, and More: Daily Recap (5/11/22)

May 11, 2022 Katie Francis

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Rachel Zegler’s Parents Visit Her ‘West Side Story’ Costume at Walt Disney Presents in Disney’s Hollywood Studios

May 11, 2022 Shannen Michaelsen

Rachel Zegler, the star of “West Side Story,” shared a photo on Twitter of her parents in front of her dress from the film currently on display at Walt Disney Presents in Disney’s Hollywood Studios. “West Side Story” costumes have been on display at Walt Disney Presents for the past few months. Zegler portrayed Maria … Read more

‘West Side Story’ Star Ariana DeBose Reached Out to CEO Bob Chapek, Says ‘We’re Gonna Do the Work’ Regarding ‘Don’t Say Gay’ Bill

March 29, 2022 Spencer Lloyd

Ariana DeBose, who just won her Academy Award for Best Supporting Actress for last year’s musical epic “West Side Story”, says she has spoken to The Walt Disney Company CEO Bob Chapek regarding the Parental Rights in Education bill, commonly referred to by critics as the “Don’t Say Gay” bill. The actress became the first … Read more

Employees Walk Out of Disney Headquarters Amid ‘Don’t Say Gay’ Controversy, Disney Executives Rejected Internal Pleas to Denounce Bill, Trolley Derails at Magic Kingdom, and More: Daily Recap (3/22/22)

March 22, 2022 Spencer Lloyd

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Oscars Invite Rachel Zegler, Star of ‘West Side Story’ to Present at Ceremony After Initial Snub by Disney

March 22, 2022 Shannen Michaelsen

Rachel Zegler revealed earlier this week that she had not been invited to the Oscars, despite being the star of Disney’s Oscar-nominated “West Side Story.” Following an outcry from fans and fellow actors, the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences has now invited Zegler to be a presenter at the Oscars ceremony. The Hollywood … Read more

‘West Side Story’ Star Not Invited to Oscars, New Lunch Menu at Space 220, Chapek Holds Last Minute Town Hall Meeting, and More: Daily Recap (3/21/22)

March 21, 2022 Rebecca Davis

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Disney Did Not Invite ‘West Side Story’ Star Rachel Zegler to Oscars

March 21, 2022 Shannen Michaelsen

Disney did not invite Rachel Zegler, the star of their new “West Side Story” adaptation, to the Oscars this Sunday. Zegler played the lead role of Maria. Though she has not been nominated in an acting category, “West Side Story” has received seven nominations total, including for Best Picture. Studios are in charge of ticket … Read more

Splash Mountain Refurbishment Fails to Address Broken Effects, New M&Ms Sign Adds More Mars Branding to Main Street, U.S.A. at Magic Kingdom, & More: Daily Recap (2/12/22)

February 13, 2022February 12, 2022 Jade Mackey

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‘West Side Story’ Costumes Now on Display in Walt Disney Presents at Disney’s Hollywood Studios

February 12, 2022 Spencer Lloyd

West Side Story Costumes on Display at Disney's Hollywood Studios

Two months after its release in theaters, costumes from main characters in “West Side Story” have been added to the Walt Disney Presents gallery at Disney’s Hollywood Studios. The 20th Century Studios film follows the story of two lovers who are members of rival New York gangs, a somewhat modern retelling of Shakespeare’s “Romeo and … Read more

Disney Parks Capacity Remains Limited Due to Shortage of Staff & Entertainment Offerings, Several Guests Caught with Weapons at Walt Disney World, & More: Daily Recap (2/9/22)

February 9, 2022 Jade Mackey

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, February 9, 2022. Walt Disney World Magic … Read more

Steven Spielberg’s ‘West Side Story’ Coming to Disney+ on March 2

February 9, 2022 Shannen Michaelsen

Steven Spielberg’s “West Side Story” will be available on Disney+ in the U.S.A. and most other countries on March 2, 2022. It will be available in Taiwan on March 9 and Japan on March 30. The ABC special “Something’s Coming: West Side Story – A Special Edition of 20/20” is now available to stream on … Read more

Disney Gives Six Upcoming Films a Theater-Exclusive Release While Adding Four New Marvel Movies to Their Slate In 2024

September 12, 2021 Johnny Childers

Emboldened by the success of “Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings” over Labor Day weekend, Disney is now committing six more of its upcoming films to the 45-day theatrical exclusive window before they premiere on Disney+ and other digital platforms. The six releases Disney will be giving this treatment are “Eternals,” “The Last … Read more

WDWNT Daily Recap (4/25/21): Park Passes Cancelled If Not Linked To Valid Admission, Cast Members Evacuated from PeopleMover, Cast Members To Be Assigned Resort Hotel For Complimentary Night Stay, and More

April 25, 2021 Danielle

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VIDEO: First Teaser Trailer Released for “West Side Story”

April 25, 2021 Danielle

20th Century Studios has released the first teaser trailer for West Side Story, which is scheduled to release in U.S. theaters on December 10, 2021. Directed by Academy Award winner Steven Spielberg, from a screenplay by Pulitzer Prize and Tony Award winner Tony Kushner, West Side Story tells the classic tale of fierce rivalries and young … Read more