AUTHOR: Jackie Gailey
Legendary ‘Star Wars’ Producer Gary Kurtz Dies at 78
Gary Kurtz, producer of Star Wars: A New Hope and The Empire Strikes Back has sadly passed away at the age of 78. His family reported that Kurtz died Sunday from cancer in London; below is their full statement: Gary was a beloved husband, father, grandfather, friend, colleague, and mentor, whose work and talent spanned … Legendary ‘Star Wars’ Producer Gary Kurtz Dies at 78
Disney Puppet Master Arrested While Attempting to Make 3D Printed Gun in Theater Prop Room
The master of puppets for Disney on Broadway’s ‘The Lion King’ was arrested at the Minskoff Theatre after a 3D printer that was in the process of printing out a gun was found. The printer was spotted in the theatre’s prop room by security personnel who alerted the authorities. Ilya Vett, 47, was reportedly losing his … Disney Puppet Master Arrested While Attempting to Make 3D Printed Gun in Theater Prop Room
Walt Disney World Resort Introduces Date-Based Ticket Pricing
Beginning October 16, 2018, Walt Disney World single-day and multi-day tickets will be priced by the date guests intend to visit. The multi-day ticket pricing will be based on the arrival day. When ready to purchase their tickets, guests will use a new interactive online calendar which will display the different pricing based on the dates … Walt Disney World Resort Introduces Date-Based Ticket Pricing
Disneyland Resort Commits to $15/Hour Minimum Wage Prior to State Requirement
Disneyland Resort announced Sunday that thousands more of its cast members will receive $15 minimum rates, one of the highest minimum wages in the country — three years before California’s scheduled increase. Delivering on the largest wage increases for cast members in its history, the Disneyland Resort is also paying increased minimum rates to thousands … Disneyland Resort Commits to $15/Hour Minimum Wage Prior to State Requirement
Conservation Station, Rafiki’s Planet Watch to Close Permanently in October
Rumors have been swirling around the Disney community for the past couple of days regarding Rafiki’s Planet Watch moving to seasonal operation. We’ve just learned that cast members of both Conservation Station and Rafiki’s Planet Watch were told this morning that the locations would be closing permanently on October 21, 2018. The characters who have meet-and-greets in that area … Conservation Station, Rafiki’s Planet Watch to Close Permanently in October
The Plaza Restaurant in Magic Kingdom to Serve Limited Time Breakfast Beginning Nov. 4
Guests will soon be able to start their day by filling up with a hearty breakfast in the quaint restaurant at the end of Main Street, U.S.A. Choices will include a Classic All-American Breakfast with scrambled eggs, breakfast potatoes, sausage, bacon, a biscuit, and Mickey Waffles. Lobster Benedict with crispy fried green tomatoes, buttery lobster, … The Plaza Restaurant in Magic Kingdom to Serve Limited Time Breakfast Beginning Nov. 4
Walt Disney World Announces Pixar Place Re-Theming & Much More Coming in 2019
There couldn’t be a more perfect time to begin planning your 2019 Walt Disney World Resort vacation, because there are all sorts of new and limited time experiences coming to the parks in 2019. Starting January 18, 2019… To kick off the year and in honor of the true originals, Mickey and Minnie Mouse, Mickey … Walt Disney World Announces Pixar Place Re-Theming & Much More Coming in 2019
Food-Allergy Friendly Options Now Available on Disney’s Mobile Order
Guests who have food allergies and sensitivities will be glad to know that the allergy-friendly menu items available at most eateries around the Walt Disney World Resort are now available via Mobile Order. Before this update, guests wishing to order the allergy-friendly items would need to wait in line and could not use the convenient … Food-Allergy Friendly Options Now Available on Disney’s Mobile Order
All-New ‘Ralph Breaks The Internet’ Trailer Just Released
Ralph Breaks the Internet: Wreck-It Ralph 2 leaves Litwak’s video arcade behind, venturing into the uncharted, expansive and thrilling world of the internet—which may or may not survive Ralph’s wrecking. Video game bad guy Ralph and fellow misfit Vanellope von Schweetz must risk it all by traveling to the world wide web in search of … All-New ‘Ralph Breaks The Internet’ Trailer Just Released
Walt Disney World Introduces ‘Up Close with Rhinos’ Backstage Tour Beginning Nov. 1
Guests will soon have the chance to make a genuine connection with the white rhinos at Disney’s Animal Kingdom as part of an exciting new backstage experience called ‘Up Close with Rhinos.’ Beginning November 1, 2018, a new 60-minute guided tour will bring guests behind-the-scenes for an exclusive look into how the dedicated animal team … Walt Disney World Introduces ‘Up Close with Rhinos’ Backstage Tour Beginning Nov. 1
