AUTHOR: Leah Zanolla
Disney developing film adaptation of Tower of Terror attraction
Disney is looking for a screenwriter to work on a film based on Tower of Terror, the popular ride from Disney’s Hollywood Studios and Disney California Adventure. John August (Big Fish) and Jim Whitaker pitched the idea and will produce the big-screen adaptation. According to Deadline, “it’s being developed as a freestanding movie at Warner … Disney developing film adaptation of Tower of Terror attraction
Shop Disney Parks app now offering in-park and resort delivery
Disney’s new “Shop Disney Parks” app allows guests to search for and purchase merchandise that is available for sale at Walt Disney World. A new update to this app gives guests staying onsite the option to have these purchases delivered to their resort’s package pickup location. لعبة الروليت Any items purchased before 3:00pm will be … Shop Disney Parks app now offering in-park and resort delivery
Magic Kingdom introduces option to customize and personalize MagicBands
Since the introduction of MagicBands at Walt Disney World, guests have been clamoring for the option of a purple band. With the new Retail MagicBand on Demand station that recently opened in Tomorrowland, the purple MagicBand has become a reality. Located inside the Tomorrowland Power & Light Co. location at the exit to Space Mountain, … Magic Kingdom introduces option to customize and personalize MagicBands
Report: Woman died after riding Space Mountain in July
A report recently filed with the state of Florida shows that a 55-year-old woman died this summer after riding Space Mountain at the Magic Kingdom. Pamela Lynn Haynes, of Kingsport, Tennessee, lost consciousness after exiting the attraction. She was transferred to Florida Hospital Celebration Health and placed in the intensive care unit, but died of … Report: Woman died after riding Space Mountain in July
ESPN to lay off 300 employees
ESPN will be laying off around 300 employees this week, confirms company president John Skipper. The layoffs are coming because the company needs to cut $350 million from the 2017 budget to prepare for a 9-year, $24 billion broadcast deal with the NBA. In a memo to employees, Skipper said, “Beginning today, we will be … ESPN to lay off 300 employees
SeaWorld Orlando creates Pass Member Lounge
Annual passholders at SeaWorld will soon have access to a new lounge area at the theme park. The Pass Member Lounge will be available for One-Year, Two-Year and Platinum Pass Members and will be located inside Terrace BBQ. مراهنات على كرة القدم The marine park has partnered with Coca-Cola to develop the lounge, which will … SeaWorld Orlando creates Pass Member Lounge
Final Star Wars: The Force Awakens trailer released; ticketing websites crash
During tonight’s Monday Night Football game on ESPN (which is owned by Disney), the latest and final trailer for the highly anticipated Star Wars: The Force Awakens debuted. It had been advertised that immediately after the trailer premiered on television, advanced tickets would go on sale for Star Wars marathons (showing all seven films) and … Final Star Wars: The Force Awakens trailer released; ticketing websites crash
Epcot’s Soarin’ to close for refurb January 4
Epcot’s popular hang-gliding simulation ride, Soarin’, will close for a revamp January 4, 2016. Details of the transformation have been rumored for awhile, but no specific dates were known until now. A third theater will be built, an addition that should help spread out the crowds in the always-busy attraction. The existing theaters will receive … Epcot’s Soarin’ to close for refurb January 4
Disney Channel commissions script for Descendants 2
Descendants 2 is officially in the works, as the Disney Channel has commissioned a script for the sequel from the writers of the original. The made-for-TV movie aired this summer and was a “coming-of-age adventure” about the teenage children of the most famous Disney villains and heroes. All of the actors are expected to return … Disney Channel commissions script for Descendants 2
Why my family might take a break from character dining at Disney
Our family generally does at least one character meal on our trips to Walt Disney World. Our kids are currently 9, 7 and 4, so we’re the perfect demographic for these meals. But after our most recent trip, we’re really debating taking a break and considering skipping them the next time we’re on vacation. Image: … Why my family might take a break from character dining at Disney
