AUTHOR: Stephen Porter
Disneyland Cast Member Dies After Working 43 years On Main Street U.S.A.
Disneyland candymaker Rob McHargue sadly and unexpectedly passed away of natural causes on December 2, 2017. McHargue spent 43 years working as a cast member at Disneyland’s Candy Palace on Main Street, U.S.A. McHargue was known amongst cast members as someone who was passionate about his craft, extremely kind, and great with guests visiting the … Disneyland Cast Member Dies After Working 43 years On Main Street U.S.A.
Sneak Peek of Maria & Enzo’s, Enzo’s Hideaway, and The Edison
On Wednesday, December 13, 2017, I had the opportunity to get a sneak peek of Maria & Enzo’s, Enzo’s Hideaway, and The Edison. Our tour guide gave our group a better understanding of the theming and storyline of these new dining locations coming to Disney Springs! Maria & Enzo’s As the story goes, Maria & Enzo … Sneak Peek of Maria & Enzo’s, Enzo’s Hideaway, and The Edison
More New Holiday Treats Available at Walt Disney World This Month
The Disney Parks Blog just released the “Sweet Treats” for this month! To celebrate the holiday season, the Magic Kingdom and Epcot have a ton of delicious and delectable treats like cupcakes, peppermint-flavored indulgences and so much more! Over at Sunshine Seasons in Epcot, you’ll find a holiday cupcake, and at the Electric Umbrella and … More New Holiday Treats Available at Walt Disney World This Month
Four Disney Parks Were in the Top Ten Most Instagrammed Places in the World
According to the Disney Parks Blog, Instagram has listed their “Top 10 Most-Instagrammed Locations” of the year, and multiple Disney Parks have made the list! Four of top 10 locations were, in fact, Disney Parks with Disneyland Park in Anaheim, California taking the top spot at #1. Tokyo Disneyland took the #5 spot, quickly followed … Four Disney Parks Were in the Top Ten Most Instagrammed Places in the World
Mario Batali Stepping Down as Co-Host of ABC’s The Chew Amid Sexual Misconduct Allegations
Reportedly Mario Batali, co-host of ABC’s The Chew and owner of Batali and Bastianich Hospitality Group, will step down from both jobs amid alleged accounts of sexual misconduct over the past 20 years. Batali has made past appearances at the Disney theme parks for events like Epcot’s Food and Wine Festival and most recently for a … Mario Batali Stepping Down as Co-Host of ABC’s The Chew Amid Sexual Misconduct Allegations
Sneak Peek at the 2018 Epcot International Festival of the Arts Merchandise
The 2018 Epcot International Festival of the Arts begins on January 12 and runs until February 19. This event showcases spectacular art displays, amazing live entertainment, and of course delectable food. Recently on the Disney Parks Blog, Communications Manager Steven Miller revealed some of the new merchandise guests can get excited about for the upcoming … Sneak Peek at the 2018 Epcot International Festival of the Arts Merchandise
The Walt Disney Company Adds Two New Members to the Board
Effective February 1, The Walt Disney Company will welcome Safra Catz, chief executive of Oracle, and Francis A. deSouza, chief executive of Illumina, to its board of directors. It hasn’t been determined which committees the new members would serve on. They will join 12 other members, “including Facebook’s Sheryl Sandberg and Twitter’s Jack Dorsey.” The … The Walt Disney Company Adds Two New Members to the Board
Disney CEO Bob Iger Possibly Extending His Tenure Until 2021 or 2022
According to CNBC, Disney CEO Bob Iger will likely extend his stay in the company beyond the previously pledged timeframe of 2019. The reasoning behind the extension would be due to the possible deal of The Walt Disney Company buying Twenty-First Century Fox assets. If the deal goes through it is likely that Iger would … Disney CEO Bob Iger Possibly Extending His Tenure Until 2021 or 2022
Beauty and the Beast Has Been Nominated for the 2018 Critics’ Choice Awards
According to E! News, the live-action remake of Beauty and the Beast has been nominated for the 2018 Critics’ Choice Awards in multiple categories: Best Production Design by Sarah Greenwood and Katie Spencer Best Costume Design by Jacqueline Durran Best Hair and Makeup Best Song – “Evermore” The 2018 Critics’ Choice Awards airs on January … Beauty and the Beast Has Been Nominated for the 2018 Critics’ Choice Awards
Transportation to the Magic Kingdom Desperately Needs to Change
The Magic Kingdom at Walt Disney World has created magical memories for families around the world for over 45 years. In the creation of the Magic Kingdom a decision was made to have guests enter the park either by resort bus, by ferry/boat, or by monorail. When the park opened in 1971 this was brilliant … Transportation to the Magic Kingdom Desperately Needs to Change
