AUTHOR: Mike Hughes



New Merchandise Revealed for Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party 2017

UPDATE 8/25/17: The Hocus Pocus merchandise was removed almost immediately after the first Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party that took place with no word from Disney as to why. Guests visiting the Magic Kingdom on select nights between August 25th and November 1st for Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party can enjoy new limited edition merchandise for the New Merchandise Revealed for Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party 2017

U.S. Army 82nd Airborne Unit Celebrated at Magic Kingdom with Special Flag Ceremony

Wednesday evening, Walt Disney World honored the Elite U.S. Army 82nd Airborne Division with a march down Main Street U.S.A. and special flag ceremony. Additionally, the ceremony recognized all veterans who have served since World War II. The 82nd Airborne Division’s chorus and brass quintet band performed before the ceremony at Liberty Square. The Elite U.S. Army 82nd Airborne Unit Celebrated at Magic Kingdom with Special Flag Ceremony

Recent Permits Give New Look Into Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge

Guests may soon see vertical construction at Disney’s Hollywood Studios as Walt Disney World recently filed two permits with Orange County for the “core and shell” and “foundations and structural steel” for the upcoming Star Wars themed land. Construction for Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge has been mostly foundational to date, but the “shell” permit will Recent Permits Give New Look Into Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge

The Bus Stop at Disney’s Grand Floridian Closes for Refurbishment

Starting today, the bus stop located at Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort & Spa will undergo a refurbishment. The bus stop is being relocated to the outer lane near the porte chochere at the main building where Disney’s Magical Express will pick up and drop off guests. The bus schedules will not be affected by the changes The Bus Stop at Disney’s Grand Floridian Closes for Refurbishment

Disney Imagineer Joe Rohde Presents Pandora – The World of Avatar Artwork at Orlando Museum of Art

This Thursday at 6 p.m., the Orlando Museum of Art will introduce the art behind the creation of Pandora- The World of Avatar. For the month of August, the museum will spotlight the wildly popular land at Disney’s Animal Kingdom and kick off the festivities with a presentation by Pandora’s lead project manager, Joe Rohde. Disney Imagineer Joe Rohde Presents Pandora – The World of Avatar Artwork at Orlando Museum of Art

SeaWorld Reportedly Hires Financial Consultant to Help Sell Company, Stock Prices Fluctuate

SeaWorld has reportedly brought in the investment banking advisory firm Evercore to help sell the company, according to Deal Reporter. Evercore’s expertise in mergers, acquisitions, and restructurings has led many to believe that SeaWorld is attempting to sell their property or drastically shake up their operations as CEO, Joel Manby, has claimed that this is SeaWorld Reportedly Hires Financial Consultant to Help Sell Company, Stock Prices Fluctuate