AUTHOR: Stephen Porter

Stephen "Steve" Porter started going to the parks with his family in 1996. Since then he hasn't looked back! Steve was a cast member participating in the Disney College Program in 2013. Most recently he graduated from Penn State University!



Disneyland Resort Increases the Cost of Individual PhotoPass Prints and Digital Downloads

An individual PhotoPass print and digital download at the Disneyland Resort has increased in price from $12.95 to $14.95. The new pricing officially went into effect on June 25. Guests with further questions on the pricing increase are encouraged to talk with cast members at a Disney PhotoPass Sales Center. Disney PhotoPass Sales Center locations Disneyland Resort Increases the Cost of Individual PhotoPass Prints and Digital Downloads

Reedy Creek Improvement District Swindled Out of $94,000 by Hacker

UPDATE: Last month, two men were arrested in Louisiana in connection with the case. Patrick Babila and Thadius Pugh were charged with wire fraud after diverting the money into their bank account, according to a detective from the Caddo Parish Sheriff’s Office. The pair were also charged with stealing $50,000 from a California man. According Reedy Creek Improvement District Swindled Out of $94,000 by Hacker

Walt Disney Business and Personal Items Available in July 7 Auction

Van Eaton Galleries in Sherman Oaks, California will be auctioning off numerous items once owned by Walt Disney and the Walt Disney Studios. The auction has been titled “A Brief History of the Walt Disney Studios.” Many of the items are relics from the studio, but the auction includes a wide range of Disney memorabilia. Walt Disney Business and Personal Items Available in July 7 Auction

Lucasfilm Denies That Standalone Star Wars Films Were Put on Hold

Yesterday, The DIS reported on a story that originated from Collider, stating that Lucasfilm was holding off from moving forward with any standalone Star Wars spinoff films for the time being. It was believed that standalone spinoff films under the “A Star Wars Story” banner were being shelved due to the underperformance of Solo: A Star Lucasfilm Denies That Standalone Star Wars Films Were Put on Hold

Disney PhotoPass Photographers Available at the Water Parks Until September 3

During the quieter and colder months Disney’s two water parks, Typhoon Lagoon and Blizzard Beach, do not offer PhotoPass services, but from now until September 3 PhotoPass photographers will be available to capture your family memories at the two Walt Disney World water parks. PhotoPass cast members will be located throughout the water parks including Disney PhotoPass Photographers Available at the Water Parks Until September 3

Lucasfilm Holding Off on Standalone Star Wars Films for Now

According to Collider, Lucasfilm is reportedly planning on holding off on moving forward with any standalone Star Wars spinoff films for the time being. Right now, the studio apparently wants to focus on Star Wars: Episode IX, a new trilogy series from Rian Johnson who directedStar Wars: The Last Jedi, as well as films produced and written by David Benioff Lucasfilm Holding Off on Standalone Star Wars Films for Now

Disney Shares Details on the Soundtrack for the Incredicoaster

The Disney Parks Blog recently shared a behind the scenes look at how composer Michael Giacchino and his team put together the soundtrack that will be synchronized with the upcoming Incredicoaster attraction. The Incredicoaster will be opening at Pixar Pier located in Disney California Adventure park on June 23. Giacchino was the composer of Disney•Pixar’s The Incredibles Disney Shares Details on the Soundtrack for the Incredicoaster