AUTHOR: Jackie Gailey
Disney’s Animal Kingdom Shares News of Baby Hippo Birth
Over the weekend, Disney announced the birth of a baby Nile hippopotamus, the first hippo born at Disney’s Animal Kingdom in 13 years. The calf was born at around 10 p.m. on Saturday night. The calf’s gender and weight may not be known for some time as the animal care team is giving Mom (Tuma) … Disney’s Animal Kingdom Shares News of Baby Hippo Birth
Could Talking Mickey Mouse be Leaving Magic Kingdom Park?
We’re seeing some rumors around the internet that the talking Mickey Mouse in Town Square Theater could be going away as soon as early May 2018. The “word on the street” is that he will be replaced by regular Mickey Mouse after that. Apparently, there has been guest confusion as to why Mickey talks in … Could Talking Mickey Mouse be Leaving Magic Kingdom Park?
Two New Featurettes Released for Marvel Studios’ ‘Black Panther’
Marvel Studios’ has just released two new featurettes for the upcoming Black Panther! Take a look: Black Panther follows T’Challa who, after the death of his father, the King of Wakanda, returns home to the isolated, technologically advanced African nation to succeed to the throne and take his rightful place as king. But when a … Two New Featurettes Released for Marvel Studios’ ‘Black Panther’
ABC Sports Broadcast Legend Keith Jackson Dies at 89
Keith Jackson, one of the most notable voices in college football, passed away Friday night at the age of 89. Bob Iger, Chairman and CEO for The Walt Disney Company, said in a statement released by ESPN: “For generations of fans, Keith Jackson was college football. When you heard his voice, you knew it was … ABC Sports Broadcast Legend Keith Jackson Dies at 89
New Disney on Broadway Performers Announced for Epcot International Festival of the Arts
Jenn Gambatese and Kara Lindsay will both be joining this year’s incredible lineup of Disney on Broadway acts that will perform live concerts on the America Gardens Theatre stage across from the American Adventure pavilion at Epcot. Gambatese is known for playing Glinda in the national tour of Wicked and for creating the role of … New Disney on Broadway Performers Announced for Epcot International Festival of the Arts
Late Showing of Disney’s Spirit of Aloha Dinner Show Canceled for Jan. 13
Due to anticipated inclement weather, the 8:15 p.m. seating of Disney’s Spirit of Aloha Dinner Show for Saturday, January 13 has been canceled. Guests with Advance Dining Reservations should receive credit back to their original form of payment automatically but should call (407) WDW-DINE with any questions. To stay up to date on all closures; … Late Showing of Disney’s Spirit of Aloha Dinner Show Canceled for Jan. 13
The DISboards Top 10 Threads of 2017
With 2018 well underway, it’s the perfect time to share our top ten trending threads for 2017! 10. Hurricane Irma Started by “Lilly0704” Theme Parks Community board 2017 had a pretty crazy hurricane season, so it’s not a huge shocker to see the discussion about Hurricane Irma in the top ten! This thread provided a lot of … The DISboards Top 10 Threads of 2017
Disney Parks Reveals New MagicBand and MagicKeeper Colors
Guests have been given some great opportunities to really make their MagicBands their own since the introduction of the MagicBand 2. You can choose to switch out the center icon and put it into a different color MagicBand or into one of the MagicKeeper accessories that are available to truly make it your own. The … Disney Parks Reveals New MagicBand and MagicKeeper Colors
New Background Music to Debut at Disney’s Hollywood Studios Jan. 11
Every great Hollywood story has a rhythm that sets the tone and supports the story. Debuting today at Disney’s Hollywood Studios, updated arrangements around the park will put a bounce in your step; making you feel as if you’ve walked right into your very own adventure. At the park’s Main Entrance, big band arrangements of familiar … New Background Music to Debut at Disney’s Hollywood Studios Jan. 11
BREAKING: Children’s Activity Centers at Walt Disney World to Close July 31
The Walt Disney World Resort has just announced that their three Children’s Activity Centers located at Disney’s Animal Kingdom Lodge, Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort, and Disney’s Yacht & Beach Club Resorts will be ceasing operation on August 1, 2018. Disney has stated that the Activity Centers are bringing in fewer guests and that they will be … BREAKING: Children’s Activity Centers at Walt Disney World to Close July 31
