AUTHOR: Jackie Gailey
New Feature Testing in My Disney Experience
UPDATE 12/4/20: Disney has now extended the testing of the new ‘Shop in Store’ feature to include Everything Pop at Disney’s Pop Century Resort. Guests wanting to use the feature that allows for a mobile check out experience can now find it in use at both Everything Pop and EPCOT‘s Mouse Gear. Simply press the … New Feature Testing in My Disney Experience
Reality TV Star Faces Charges for Punching Disney Cast Member
Spectacular Blue Smith, a hip-hop and reality TV personality, is facing charges after he allegedly punched a Disney cast member at a Walt Disney World theme park. Officials stated that while heading toward an attraction at Disney’s Animal Kingdom, Smith made a sneezing gesture and said “coronavirus.” The report states that a cast member said … Reality TV Star Faces Charges for Punching Disney Cast Member
Hong Kong Disneyland to Close Immediately Due to COVID-19
Disney has just announced that Hong Kong Disneyland is closing again due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. This closure is the third time that this Resort has temporarily closed due to the pandemic. Disneyland Resort and Disneyland Paris are both currently closed. Below is the official statement from Disney.
Additional Behind-the-Scenes Footage Revealed from Remy’s Ratatouille Adventure
If you were able to keep your eyes open long enough to get to the end of ABC’s The Wonderful World of Disney on Thanksgiving night, you were lucky to get a sneak peek at some more behind-the-scenes footage of the new Remy’s Ratatouille Adventure attraction that’s coming to the France pavilion in EPCOT. Joe … Additional Behind-the-Scenes Footage Revealed from Remy’s Ratatouille Adventure
New Filing Shows Increase in Disney Cast Member Layoffs in 2021
In a filing to the US Securities and Exchange Commission on Wednesday, the Walt Disney Company shared its intention to layoff 32,000 cast members by the end of March of 2021 as the coronavirus pandemic continues to take a toll on its theme parks and resorts, among its other lines of business. The Walt Disney … New Filing Shows Increase in Disney Cast Member Layoffs in 2021
New Fireworks Bursts Debuted at Magic Kingdom Wed. Night
In a “surprise and delight” move at Magic Kingdom Wednesday night, guests were treated to bursts of fireworks as part of the Cinderella Castle projection effects. There have been no fireworks spectaculars at any of the Walt Disney World theme parks since March so this was truly a well-received surprise! These “pyrotechnic pixie dust” moments … New Fireworks Bursts Debuted at Magic Kingdom Wed. Night
DISNEY PARK PICS: Animal Kingdom Theme Park
A big thanks to DIS In-Park Volunteer Matthew Peters for the images and details! From the forbidden mountain of Expedition Everest to the floating mountains of Pandora, Disney’s Animal Kingdom theme park has some of the best views… and some sleepy lions! Animal Kingdom really knows how to get dressed up for the holidays, too! It might … DISNEY PARK PICS: Animal Kingdom Theme Park
Theme Park Capacity Feels Different in the COVID-19 Era
Like many Disney fans, I spend a lot of time scrolling on social media – probably more than I should, ahem – for the latest and greatest on what’s happening in the Disney theme parks. This year, as we all know, has been quite different from anything that any of us are accustomed to seeing, … Theme Park Capacity Feels Different in the COVID-19 Era
DISNEY PARK PICS: Animal Kingdom Lodge | Jambo House
A big thanks to DIS In-Park Volunteer Jennifer Hayes for the images and details! Jambo House at Disney’s Animal Kingdom Lodge – breathtaking at any angle! Many of you wondered whether or not the Christmas decorations would go up at this beautiful Resort hotel and we’re so happy that they did.
Shop Passholder-Exclusives at Magic Kingdom Park!
Beginning on November 30th, Walt Disney World Annual Passholders can shop passholder-exclusive Magic Kingdom Holiday merchandise featuring Holiday Castle Projections! Guests can visit select locations* at Magic Kingdom through December 30, 2020 (while supplies last) to shop a selection of festive MagicBands, ornaments, Raglan fleeces, and more. All passholder-exclusive merchandise is also eligible for the … Shop Passholder-Exclusives at Magic Kingdom Park!
