AUTHOR: Charles Boda
ABC News Partners with ATTN: for Content Aimed at Millennials
Disney-owned ABC News has formed a joint venture with video news site ATTN: to produce videos for social media in an effort to capture a younger demographic. The partnership will use ABC’s resources to create short form news content for social media platforms such as Instagram and Twitter. The much sought after millennial age range … ABC News Partners with ATTN: for Content Aimed at Millennials
Plans Filed for New Epcot Area JW Marriott Hotel
If plans filed yesterday come to fruition, the area near Epcot will have a new 516-room JW Marriott Hotel. An application filed July 24th by Kimley Horn planning and engineering firm on behalf of DCS Investments outlined what would be Orlando’s second JW Marriott. The plans describe a 16-story hotel with 516 rooms, 50,000 square … Plans Filed for New Epcot Area JW Marriott Hotel
SeaWorld San Antonio’s Last Captivity-Born Orca Calf Has Died
Kyara, a 3-month-old killer whale calf born into captivity at SeaWorld San Antonio, passed away on July 24th. The park had ended its orca breeding program in March of 2016, and Kyara was conceived before that announcement; she was the last calf born as a result of SeaWorld’s orca breeding. SeaWorld released an announcement explaining … SeaWorld San Antonio’s Last Captivity-Born Orca Calf Has Died
Permits Filed for Coronado Springs Expansion Project
We have known for quite some time that Disney’s Coronado Springs Resort was getting some serious upgrades; thanks to some recent permits, we now know what the hotel’s future looks like. Disney filed construction permits with the South Florida Water Management District regarding the Coronado Springs project. Although the plans confirm what they have already … Permits Filed for Coronado Springs Expansion Project
Season 7 Trailer for ABC’s ‘Once Upon a Time’ Released at Comic-Con
A substantial portion of Once Upon a Time’s original cast have left, but “the show must go on”, and at the San Diego Comic-Con fans finally got an idea of where, exactly, the show is going. Comic-Con attendees were present for the release of the season 7 trailer, which gave them a glimpse at the … Season 7 Trailer for ABC’s ‘Once Upon a Time’ Released at Comic-Con
Marvel Speaks of Guardians Cartoon/Mission: BREAKOUT! Tie-In at Comic-Con
During the Marvel Animation panel at the San Diego Comic-Con this weekend, the studio gave us an idea of what to expect from Disney XD’s animated Guardians of the Galaxy program and how it relates to the Disneyland Resort attraction. Season 3 of the show’s plot will expand on the storyline from Guardians of the Galaxy … Marvel Speaks of Guardians Cartoon/Mission: BREAKOUT! Tie-In at Comic-Con
Downtown Disney to Close 3 Popular Stores
Downtown Disney, Disneyland Resort‘s dining and shopping area, is getting rid of some popular shopping destinations to make room for some new dining options. The stores to be closing soon are Build-A-Bear Workshop, Chapel Hats, and Ridemakerz. The shops aren’t closing due to poor performance, merely a need for more dining space. There are currently … Downtown Disney to Close 3 Popular Stores
Exclusive ‘Thor: Ragnarok’ and ‘Black Panther’ Scenes Shown at San Diego Comic-Con
Fans at San Diego’s annual Comic-Con were treated to a closer look at two of Disney’s Marvel Studios’ much anticipated superhero projects – Thor: Ragnarok and Black Panther. Chris Hemsworth, Mark Ruffalo, Tom Hiddleston, Cate Blanchett, and director Taika Waititi graced the stage to explain Ragnarok‘s new direction for the thunder god. Ragnarok is loosely … Exclusive ‘Thor: Ragnarok’ and ‘Black Panther’ Scenes Shown at San Diego Comic-Con
‘Descendants 2’ Debuts to 13 Million Viewers
After everyone was accounted for, the original Descendants brought in 10.5 million viewers; the sequel managed to match that, and then some. Premiering across a total of six channels, Descendants 2 averaged 13 million viewers. The film was broadcast on six channels: Disney Channel, Disney XD, ABC, Freeform, Lifetime, and Lifetime Movies. The largest audience was … ‘Descendants 2’ Debuts to 13 Million Viewers
Disney’s All-Star Music Resort Opens New Pool Bar Lounge Area
Guests visiting the Singing Spirits pool bar at Disney’s All-Star Music Resort now have a lounge area available for extra relaxation. The lounge is open from 5:30 pm to 1:00 am nightly, where guests can unwind with drinks from Singing Spirits’ menu. Singing Spirits will be adding appetizers to their menu at some point soon. Source: Orlando … Disney’s All-Star Music Resort Opens New Pool Bar Lounge Area
