AUTHOR: Stephen Porter
Hurricane Irma Prep Exposes Grand Ave, Plus More Updates at Hollywood Studios
Hurricane Irma increasingly looks like it will have an impact on Central Florida, and the Walt Disney World Resort is preparing for the worst-case scenario. Today at Disney’s Hollywood Studios, construction walls covering Grand Avenue were taken down exposing the construction of the street that will lead up to Star Wars Land. There isn’t a … Hurricane Irma Prep Exposes Grand Ave, Plus More Updates at Hollywood Studios
The Epcot International Festival of the Holidays Begins November 19
Epcot’s popular celebration Holidays Around the World is being reimagined into the Epcot International Festival of the Holidays. There aren’t a lot of details in what this change to the name means for the festival itself, but what we do know is that this year there will be 15 Holiday Marketplaces, new and returning entertainment … The Epcot International Festival of the Holidays Begins November 19
ABC’s Dancing with the Stars Season 25 Cast Announced
Dancing with the Stars, one of the most popular shows on ABC, just announced the cast that will be dancing on season 25 of the show. The line-up was announced on Good Morning America earlier today. The 25th season will premiere on September 18, 2017. Here is the list of stars and their dancing partners: … ABC’s Dancing with the Stars Season 25 Cast Announced
Disney’s Blizzard Beach Closing September 8-9 Due to Effects from Hurricane Irma
Disney’s Blizzard Beach Water Park will be closed September 8-9 due to the expected harsh weather correlated with Hurricane Irma. At this point, Disney has not announced whether the water parks will remain closed after those dates as the hurricane, if it does impact central Florida, won’t hit until September 10. Disney has not announced any … Disney’s Blizzard Beach Closing September 8-9 Due to Effects from Hurricane Irma
Aerophile Temporarily Closed in Preparation for Hurricane Irma
Aerophile (previously named Characters in Flight) the observation balloon ride in Disney Springs will be closing in preparation of Hurricane Irma. This is the first major impact or closure at Walt Disney World in preparation for the storm. Although the storm isn’t expected to hit until Saturday or Sunday, September 9th or 10th, the reports … Aerophile Temporarily Closed in Preparation for Hurricane Irma
Creation of New White Character, Prince Anders, in Live-Action Aladdin Draws Controversy
In July, it was announced that Naomi Scott had been selected to play Princess Jasmine in the upcoming live-action Aladdin film, which will be directed by Guy Ritchie. Some were critical of the casting choice as Naomi Scott is half-white and half-Indian, which caused some to question why Disney couldn’t find a female lead that … Creation of New White Character, Prince Anders, in Live-Action Aladdin Draws Controversy
Preparing for Hurricane Irma at Walt Disney World
As Hurricane Irma approaches, it is unfortunately looking increasingly like it will hit central Florida. As any Floridian knows, it is important to be prepared for a Hurricane, especially one that has reached extremely high wind speeds, as Irma has. Right now, as of September 5, it is still uncertain the exact impact the … Preparing for Hurricane Irma at Walt Disney World
Highlights of the 2017 Epcot International Food & Wine Festival
Ready or not, the Epcot International Food & Wine Festival is back! That’s right, the tremendously popular festival started today August 31, 2017! The festival runs until November 13, 2017, which makes this event a record 75 days long! If you’ve never experienced the Epcot International Food & Wine Festival, it’s an annual tradition that allows … Highlights of the 2017 Epcot International Food & Wine Festival
Wine Slushies at Amorette’s Patisserie Going Viral
Move over, Rose Gold Ears because the newest viral craze has hit Walt Disney World. Located at Disney Springs in Amorette’s Patisserie are the new Wine Slushies. For $8.00, guests can choose between Mango Moscato and Strawberry Shiraz. The craze behind these two new wine slushies has been making the rounds on social media outlets everywhere. … Wine Slushies at Amorette’s Patisserie Going Viral
Disney Musicals in Schools to Add Five New Cities to the Outreach Program
Seven years ago, Disney started Disney Musicals in Schools, a free outreach program designed to allow the children from “under-resourced public elementary schools” to perform in a Disney musical written specifically for young children. This program allows schools free performance rights to Disney titles including Aladdin, The Lion King, The Jungle Book, Winnie the Pooh, … Disney Musicals in Schools to Add Five New Cities to the Outreach Program
