AUTHOR: Leah Zanolla
Have you avoided a ride at Disney, only to find out later that you love it?
Have there been any rides at the Disney parks that you were hesitant to go on but you ended up loving? I ran across a thread on the DISboards this week asking this very question: “What ride did you skip for years but when you finally rode it you really liked it?” It’s really an … Have you avoided a ride at Disney, only to find out later that you love it?
Pop Secret to become official popcorn of Disney theme parks
The Disney theme parks will soon start popping Pop Secret popcorn in the popcorn carts around the parks. Disney has signed an agreement with Diamond Foods to make Pop Secret popcorn the official popcorn of the Walt Disney World Resort in Florida and the Disneyland Resort in California. Viewers will also begin seeing ads for Diamond … Pop Secret to become official popcorn of Disney theme parks
Disney plans original musical based on Mary Poppins
Disney is currently working on a “new original live-action musical film” centered around the story of Mary Poppins. The film would take place 20 years after the original and use the stories found in the rest of Mary Poppins’ author P.L. Travers’ book series. The first book was used for the original movie; there are … Disney plans original musical based on Mary Poppins
Andy’s Room project planned for the Magic Kingdom?
A permit filed by Walt Disney World has recently surfaced and shows details of a project titled “Andy’s Room” in the Magic Kingdom’s Tomorrowland. The area detailed in the plans is a little over 15,000 square feet, which is about the size of the now-closed Tomorrowland Arcade next to Space Mountain. It is unclear exactly … Andy’s Room project planned for the Magic Kingdom?
SeaWorld Orlando releases Halloween Spooktacular details
SeaWorld Orlando is making plans for their Halloween event, Halloween Spooktacular. Spooktacular is a family-friendly Halloween event that is perfect for youngsters not old enough for the spookier holiday events, such as Halloween Horror Nights at Universal Orlando. Kids will enjoy games, music, dancing, and bubble machines. Treat stations are set up for trick or … SeaWorld Orlando releases Halloween Spooktacular details
2015 is the last year for the Osborne Family Spectacle of Dancing Lights
The Disney Parks Blog has announced that this winter’s Osborne Family Spectacle of Dancing Lights at Disney’s Hollywood Studios will be its last due to forthcoming additions of both Toy Story Land and Star Wars Land. The Osborne Lights have been a part of the holidays at Walt Disney World since 1995. The light display … 2015 is the last year for the Osborne Family Spectacle of Dancing Lights
Construction to begin on Disney’s Star Wars lands next year
Walt Disney Co. Chief Operating Officer Tom Staggs has announced that construction will begin on the new Star Wars lands next year. The new land will be coming to both Disney’s Hollywood Studios at Walt Disney World and Disneyland Park in Anaheim. An opening date for the new areas was not announced. Staggs said, “This … Construction to begin on Disney’s Star Wars lands next year
Disney looks into websites selling dining reservations to their theme park restaurants
Walt Disney World will begin looking into the restaurant reservations services that have begun popping up online and selling reservations to theme park guests. The DiS Dining Agent app reportedly makes reservations under false names for hard-to-get restaurants at Disney World and sells them to their customers for $15. This is just the latest in … Disney looks into websites selling dining reservations to their theme park restaurants
Reedy Creek responds to small fire in Epcot’s Norway Pavilion
A small fire in Epcot’s Norway Pavilion was quickly put out by Reedy Creek Fire on Wednesday afternoon. The fire was located in a construction area where there were no guests. The cause of the fire is unknown, but there were no injuries. Orange County Fire Rescue also responded to the incident. News source: Orlando … Reedy Creek responds to small fire in Epcot’s Norway Pavilion
Disney Movies Anywhere partners with Microsoft and Amazon
Amazon and Microsoft have signed a deal with the Walt Disney Co. that will allow their customers to use the Disney Movies Anywhere service. The “cloud-based digital movie service” will allow users to have access to a database of Disney movies from a variety of devices, including an app for Microsoft’s Xbox 360, Amazon Fire … Disney Movies Anywhere partners with Microsoft and Amazon
