AUTHOR: Mike Hughes
#DisneyParksLIVE Will Live Stream the Toy Story Land Dedication Ceremony
Join Woody and friends in dedicating the brand new Toy Story Land this Friday, June 29th, from home with #DisneyParksLIVE. This live stream will show the dedication ceremony and officially welcome Toy Story Land to Disney’s Hollywood Studios. To watch, tune in to the Disney Parks Blog at 10:55 a.m. and open the blog post … #DisneyParksLIVE Will Live Stream the Toy Story Land Dedication Ceremony
Epcot To Host A Celebration For Canada Day on July 1st
Guests visiting Walt Disney World on July 1st can celebrate Canada Day in Epcot. Canada Day celebrations are held all over the world to commemorate when Canada became a new federation with its own constitution. Now you can celebrate the holiday at the Canada pavilion in World Showcase. Visitors can participate in a special discovery … Epcot To Host A Celebration For Canada Day on July 1st
Jennifer Lee and Pete Docter Will Take Over Lasseter’s Duties and Lead Pixar, Disney Animation
It was announced today that Jennifer Lee will take over as Chief Creative Officer of Walt Disney Animation Studios and that Pete Docter will become Chief Creative Officer of Pixar Animation Studios. This comes after John Lasseter, Chief Creative Officer of both studios, decided to step down after committing “missteps” in the workplace. Lee was … Jennifer Lee and Pete Docter Will Take Over Lasseter’s Duties and Lead Pixar, Disney Animation
Disney In Another Court Battle Over Appraiser’s Assessment of 11 Properties
Disney recently filed three lawsuits in Orange County disputing a new tax bill for 11 of its properties, including resorts and parking garages. The company claims they were overvalued and thus overtaxed. For tax purposes, Orange County Property Appraiser Rick Singh assessed Disney’s properties. He valued Grand Floridian Resort at $183 million, the Contemporary Resort … Disney In Another Court Battle Over Appraiser’s Assessment of 11 Properties
Environmentalists Petition Disney Cruise Line to Stop Using Plastic Straws
Environmentalists are calling on Disney Cruise Line (DCL) to stop using plastic straws and single-use plastic items in the Care2 petition, which has already gathered 29,000 signatures. This comes after the recent efforts of other cruise lines to discontinue plastic straws. Care2 petitioners are hoping that DCL will follow the lead of Carnival, Cunard, P&O Cruises … Environmentalists Petition Disney Cruise Line to Stop Using Plastic Straws
Critics and Insiders Expect Record Breaking Numbers from ‘Incredibles 2’
After 14 long years of anticipation since The Incredibles first hit theaters, Incredibles 2 looks set to break the record for highest-ever debut for an animated film in the North American box office. This would come as the latest of a string of records broken by the Walt Disney Company, which has seen juggernauts like Avengers: Infinity War, Frozen, Star Wars: … Critics and Insiders Expect Record Breaking Numbers from ‘Incredibles 2’
SeaWorld Restructures Leadership Again but Looks to Be on the Upswing for the Future
Last week, SeaWorld Orlando announced a brand new leadership position, Chief Strategy Officer, and selected Walter Bogumil. Bogumil was a financial analyst at Walt Disney World and served financial positions at Sun International Resorts, Penn National Gaming and Affinity Gaming. This experience in theme parks and entertainment made him a good fit for CSO of … SeaWorld Restructures Leadership Again but Looks to Be on the Upswing for the Future
Oh My Disney Announces Once-In-A-Lifetime Pandora Camping Experience
A few lucky guests will have the opportunity to experience a Walt Disney World theme park overnight. This chance comes from Oh My Disney‘s recently announced contest to go glamping (glamorous camping) in Pandora – The World of Avatar at Disney’s Animal Kingdom. Interested visitors may upload a video explaining why they deserve an escape to … Oh My Disney Announces Once-In-A-Lifetime Pandora Camping Experience
Every Magic Kingdom Restaurant Serves Alcohol and I’m Not Sure How To Feel About It
Disney recently announced that the last 3 alcohol-free restaurants (Cinderella’s Royal Table, The Plaza and Crystal Palace) will start serving drinks. Up until Be Our Guest’s menu debuted with drink specialities in 2012, Magic Kingdom did not serve any alcohol. This fundamental aspect of Disney Resorts has rapidly changed after decades and I’m not sure … Every Magic Kingdom Restaurant Serves Alcohol and I’m Not Sure How To Feel About It
Will Disney or NBC Universal Get Sky Properties As Fox and Comcast Start Bidding War?
The Gist: Disney’s deal to acquire a majority of 21st Century Fox and a share of Sky Network is under UK regulatory review Fox plans to takeover Sky Network and sell it to pass the UK regulatory review UK culture minister approved Fox buying Sky, but stated Fox must sell Sky News to a third party … Will Disney or NBC Universal Get Sky Properties As Fox and Comcast Start Bidding War?
