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!







Entertainment Cutbacks at the Disneyland Resort Due to Lower Attendance

Due to budget cutbacks, the “Laughing Stock Co.” show at the Golden Horseshoe Saloon and the Pixarmonic Orchestra band in Pixar Pier will perform their last shows on September 15, 2019, at the Disneyland Resort. Lower attendance numbers this summer in combination with the massive investment in Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge has caused cutbacks like Entertainment Cutbacks at the Disneyland Resort Due to Lower Attendance





Expanded Pathway Between Liberty Square and Fantasyland is Now Open – Photos

In an effort to decongest the Magic Kingdom the pathway between Liberty Square and Fantasyland was expanded. Without any fanfare, the shortcut between the two lands opened for guests on August 24. The moat near the pathway is still drained, and piles of dirt make it clear that the landscaping is not totally complete, but at least Expanded Pathway Between Liberty Square and Fantasyland is Now Open – Photos





Details About Disney Cruise Line’s New Tropical Destination Lighthouse Point

At the Disney Parks, Experiences, and Products panel at the D23 Expo Imagineer Joe Rohde shared new details about Disney Cruise Line’s new private tropical destination Lighthouse Point on the island of Eleuthera. Joe Rohde is known for his work on Disney’s Animal Kingdom, Aulani a Disney Resort & Spa in Hawaii, and so much Details About Disney Cruise Line’s New Tropical Destination Lighthouse Point









Disney Introduces New Trip Planning App Called Disney Genie Coming in 2020

Disney announced a new trip planning app called Disney Genie at the Disney Parks, Experiences, and Products panel at the D23 Expo. The new app will help you plan your vacation, promises to do “all the hard work for you.” Guests will be able to choose from different types of vacations like a princess themed Disney Introduces New Trip Planning App Called Disney Genie Coming in 2020





Epcot Introduces New Neighborhoods to the Park

At the Disney Parks, Experiences, and Products panel at the D23 Expo Chairman Bob Chapek announced that Epcot would now be broken down into four different neighborhoods. The World Showcase, World Nature, World Discovery, and World Celebration! Attendees of the panel were extremely excited to hear that in the World Celebration a new Walt Disney Epcot Introduces New Neighborhoods to the Park





Opening Timeframe for the New Cirque du Soleil Show Coming to Disney Springs

At the Disney Parks, Experiences, and Products panel at the D23 Expo the opening timeframe for the new Disney animation inspired Cirque du Soleil show was announced. Previews of the new show will begin on March 20, 2020, and the official premiere will kick off in April 2020. Daniel Lamarre, President and CEO of Cirque Opening Timeframe for the New Cirque du Soleil Show Coming to Disney Springs





New Daytime Parade Coming to Disneyland Called Magic Happens

At the Disney Parks, Experiences, and Products panel at the D23 Expo it was announced that a new daytime parade would be coming to the Disneyland Park! The new parade is called Magic Happens and promises to feature a combination of classic Disney movies and new favorites including Moana, Coco, Sleeping Beauty, and more! The New Daytime Parade Coming to Disneyland Called Magic Happens





Tom Holland and Kevin Feige Address the Future of Spider-Man and Marvel

Recently we shared the news that Disney and Sony Pictures would be ending their agreement on the use of Spider-Man in upcoming Marvel Studios films. Until today Tom Holland had remained relatively quiet about the news, but in an interview with Entertainment Weekly, he and the president of Marvel Studios Kevin Feige addressed the situation. Tom Holland and Kevin Feige Address the Future of Spider-Man and Marvel