AUTHOR: Jackie Gailey
Bob Iger, CEO of The Walt Disney Co., Issues Apology to Emerson Elementary School for Licensing Issue
Over the past couple of days, you may have read a news story involving Emerson Elementary School in Berkeley, CA being fined $250 by a licensing company that represents Disney for showing a privately owned DVD of The Lion King at a fundraising event. The evening was intended to be a fun pizza and movie night … Bob Iger, CEO of The Walt Disney Co., Issues Apology to Emerson Elementary School for Licensing Issue
Blizzard Beach Water Park Closed Friday Feb. 7 Due to Predicted Cold Weather
UPDATE: Blizzard Beach will also be closed on Saturday, February 8th due to cold weather predictions. Due to forecasted cold weather, Disney’s Blizzard Beach Water Park will be closed tomorrow, Friday, February 7th, 2020. Projected high temperatures are in the low 60’s. As a reminder, Disney’s Typhoon Lagoon Water Park is currently closed for refurbishment. At the time of this post, Blizzard Beach is set … Blizzard Beach Water Park Closed Friday Feb. 7 Due to Predicted Cold Weather
New ‘Capture Your Moment’ Experience from Disney PhotoPass Service Launches at Magic Kingdom
Guests who are celebrating a special occasion while visiting Walt Disney World now have the option to book a private photoshoot at Magic Kingdom with the new ‘Capture Your Moment’ experience from PhotoPass. This new experience will allow guests to book a period of time with a Disney PhotoPass photographer during regular park hours at … New ‘Capture Your Moment’ Experience from Disney PhotoPass Service Launches at Magic Kingdom
City Works Eatery & Pour House Set to Open at Disney Springs Thursday, Feb. 6
The newest restaurant at Disney Springs – City Works Eatery & Pour House – will have its ribbon-cutting ceremony and grand opening on Thursday, February 6, 2020. This new eatery is located adjacent to the NBA Experience on the West Side of Disney Springs at Walt Disney World in the former location of Disney Quest. … City Works Eatery & Pour House Set to Open at Disney Springs Thursday, Feb. 6
Disney Shares Sneak Peek of Merchandise Coming to Disney Villains After Hours Event
Disney Villains After Hours is a special hard-ticketed event that takes place in Magic Kingdom on select evenings (after the park closes to day guests) beginning on February 7 going through July 10, 2020. Guests who attend this event can count on special food offerings being available along with select merchandise that features some favorite Disney … Disney Shares Sneak Peek of Merchandise Coming to Disney Villains After Hours Event
Patrick Spikes, Former Disney Cast Member, Sentenced in Court Today for Stealing & Reselling Costume Pieces
You might remember the high-profile case of former Walt Disney World cast member Patrick Spikes who was accused and arrested last year for stealing several pieces of various costumes, signs, and other items belonging to Disney. Spikes faced charges of burglary, grand theft, and dealing in stolen property involving Disney costumes, grand theft of at least … Patrick Spikes, Former Disney Cast Member, Sentenced in Court Today for Stealing & Reselling Costume Pieces
Big Top Souvenirs in Storybook Circus at Magic Kingdom Remains Closed After Reported Flooding
Today at Magic Kingdom, we stopped by Big Top Souvenirs – the gift shop near the Dumbo the Flying Elephant attraction in Storybook Circus – and it remains closed due to flooding. After inquiring with a cast member about the reason for the closure, we were told that Dumbo had a pool party that got … Big Top Souvenirs in Storybook Circus at Magic Kingdom Remains Closed After Reported Flooding
New Lighthouse Point Website Launched by Disney Cruise Line Outlines Site Plans and More
Disney Cruise Line has launched a new informational website with details on its plans for the southern point of Eleuthera – Lighthouse Point in The Bahamas. As we’ve previously reported, Lighthouse Point is going to be developed as a second private island location that Disney Cruise Line passengers will experience during their cruise. The new website … New Lighthouse Point Website Launched by Disney Cruise Line Outlines Site Plans and More
RUMOR: Disney Cruise Line to Release Summer 2021 Itineraries Feb. 24
UPDATE: We’ve heard that this release has been postponed, but it should still be happening at some point this week. Be sure to keep a close eye out on the Disney Updates section of our homepage for up-to-the-minute news on the Summer 2021 itineraries! The DIS has received word from a well-placed source that Disney Cruise Line will … RUMOR: Disney Cruise Line to Release Summer 2021 Itineraries Feb. 24
Disney’s Blizzard Beach Water Park to Close Feb. 1 & 2 Due to Cold Weather Predictions
Due to forecasted low temperatures, Disney’s Blizzard Beach water park will be closed Saturday and Sunday, February 1st and 2nd. For now, the water park is set to reopen on Monday, February 3rd, weather permitting. As a reminder, Disney’s Typhoon Lagoon water park is currently closed for its annual refurbishment.
