AUTHOR: Mike Hughes
Disney Extends Armed Forces Salute Ticket Discounts to DoD Civilians, Contractors
Until now, the Disney Armed Forces Salute Ticket Discounts were made available only to military members. However, the Walt Disney World Resort has recently announced that Department of Defense Civil Service workers and Contractors are eligible for the salute and ticket discounts. This temporary expansion of the discount is being referred to as a “test … Disney Extends Armed Forces Salute Ticket Discounts to DoD Civilians, Contractors
Disney Lays Off Consumer Products Employees Ahead Of Fox Acquisition
During Disney’s 3rd quarter earnings report, CEO Bob Iger mentioned that the acquisition of major Fox properties would call for a reshuffle in certain departments of the company. The Consumer Products and Interactive Media Segment is experiencing growing pains with this partial merger as employees as far up as VP’s were laid off on Thursday. … Disney Lays Off Consumer Products Employees Ahead Of Fox Acquisition
Disney’s New StudioLab is Developing In-Park Technologies and Guest Experiences
Disney’s new StudioLAB recently opened for creatives and executives to work on innovative storytelling and animation. It’s also for developing new technology that enhances consumer experiences in movie theaters, stores, and in the theme parks. One of the innovations StudioLAB is currently working on is pencil-thin LCD displays that can flush walls and be controlled via … Disney’s New StudioLab is Developing In-Park Technologies and Guest Experiences
#DisneyParksLIVE Set to Live Stream ‘Mickey’s Boo-To-You Halloween Parade’ on Sept. 9
This Sunday, September 9th, the #DisneyParksLIVE stream series will provide a live stream of Mickey’s Boo-To-You Halloween Parade at 9:25 p.m. Mickey’s Boo-To-You Halloween Parade can be enjoyed on any Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party night. Featuring Disney characters in Halloween costumes, Haunted Mansion-themed floats, Disney villains, and more, this parade is a highlight of the Halloween … #DisneyParksLIVE Set to Live Stream ‘Mickey’s Boo-To-You Halloween Parade’ on Sept. 9
Disney Collaborates With Amazon, Bringing Classic Soundtracks to Prime Music
Yesterday, Disney Music Group and Amazon announced that the two companies are teaming up to bring Disney fans a new opportunity to stream their favorite Disney songs. The new collection, “Disney Hits,” features over 50 soundtracks from Disney’s classic animated films, Disney-Pixar, Marvel Studios, Lucasfilm, Disney Junior and others that span over 9 decades. Soundtracks … Disney Collaborates With Amazon, Bringing Classic Soundtracks to Prime Music
Disney Names Its Streaming Service ‘Disney Play’ As It Tries To Catch Netflix
Update: It was originally reported by Variety that the tentative name of Disney’s upcoming streaming service would be Disney Play. Variety has since retracted that information. According to Fortune, Disney has confirmed that Disney Play is not the tentative name. Original Story: For the time being, Disney’s heavily talked about direct-to-consumer streaming service will be called Disney … Disney Names Its Streaming Service ‘Disney Play’ As It Tries To Catch Netflix
Updated My Disney Experience App Includes Shop Disney Parks Capabilities
The My Disney Experience app was recently updated to feature in-app Shop Disney Parks functionalities. Before, guests would have to shop for Disney parks merchandise on a separate landing page. Now, Walt Disney World park goers have the convenience of finding gifts and souvenirs in the same app. These new Shop Disney Parks functionalities include … Updated My Disney Experience App Includes Shop Disney Parks Capabilities
Chef Art Smith’s Homecomin’ Expands Its Popular Brunch to Saturdays
Chef Art Smith’s Homecomin’ announced today on Twitter that their Rise & Shine Brunch regularly offered only on Sundays, will now also be available on Saturdays. Starting this week, the brunch will run from 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. on both Saturdays and Sundays, giving guests more flexibility to eat at this fan favorite Disney … Chef Art Smith’s Homecomin’ Expands Its Popular Brunch to Saturdays
Disney’s Dog-Friendly Resort Pilot Program Continues at Select Walt Disney World Hotels
Disney announced today that its dog-friendly pilot program, launched in October 2017, will continue on in select rooms at four Walt Disney World Resort Hotels. Guests who wish to bring up to 2 dogs on their Disney vacation have the option to stay in one of 250 dog-friendly rooms at Disney’s Art of Animation Resort, … Disney’s Dog-Friendly Resort Pilot Program Continues at Select Walt Disney World Hotels
The 2018 Disney Wine & Dine Half Marathon Reveals Chef-Themed Runners’ Medals
The 2018-19 runDisney season is officially underway, and Disney is rolling out a line of specialty finishers’ medals to kick things off. With the 2018 Disney Wine & Dine Half Marathon Weekend fast approaching, Disney has revealed the medals ahead of time, featuring popular Disney chefs. This year’s runners will receive awards that highlight Chef Louis … The 2018 Disney Wine & Dine Half Marathon Reveals Chef-Themed Runners’ Medals
