AUTHOR: Stephen Porter
Pirates of the Caribbean’s Classic Talking Skull Returns
The talking skull has returned to the Pirates of the Caribbean attraction in the Magic Kingdom! Just before the drop, thunder rumbles and the skull’s eyes flash with a strike of lightning. The talking skull has a few brief words for the guests, but unfortunately for Disney traditionalists the voice is no longer the dialogue … Pirates of the Caribbean’s Classic Talking Skull Returns
Permits for Epcot Hint at Future Construction to the Park
Permits recently filed by Disney to the South Florida Water Management District indicate that changes could be coming to Epcot at Walt Disney World. According to the Orlando Sentinel, the permit looks to allow Disney to “build and operate a new stormwater management system on the northeast side of the theme park.” This permit is … Permits for Epcot Hint at Future Construction to the Park
‘Moana’ Now Streaming on Netflix
Disney’s Moana is now streaming on Netflix! The film stars Auli’i Cravalho and Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson, who play Moana and the demigod Maui, respectively. The film largely follows Moana and Maui’s journey across the open ocean, in order for Moana to save her people from enormous monsters and a great darkness. The film was … ‘Moana’ Now Streaming on Netflix
Disney Files Patent for Virtual Reality Captain America Shield Throwing Experience
A recent patent filed by Disney reveals that they are working on the technology for a Captain America shield throwing experience. The patent shows that the device would attach to a person’s forearm, and with a throwing motion the shield would slide down the arm on a rail. Virtual reality is used to simulate the … Disney Files Patent for Virtual Reality Captain America Shield Throwing Experience
4-Year-Old Goes Viral for Singing a Song from Disney’s Moana
A passionate 4-year-old girl named Sophia is going viral for her performance of Moana’s “How Far I’ll Go.” Sophia and her Pre-K graduation class sang the song, but it was clearly Sophia who was the star of the show. The original video has now been viewed over 13 million times! Sophia decided to belt out … 4-Year-Old Goes Viral for Singing a Song from Disney’s Moana
Dessert Professional Magazine Awards Two Disney World Pastry Chefs
On June 5 in New York City, two of Walt Disney World’s pastry chefs were awarded with Dessert Professional Magazine’s “Top 10 Pastry Chefs in America.” Pastry Chef Stefan Riemer and Pastry Chef Olivier Saintemarie were two of the ten recipients of the award. Chef Stefan Riemer began working on the Disney Culinary team in … Dessert Professional Magazine Awards Two Disney World Pastry Chefs
AAA Awards a 4-Diamond Rating to Disney’s Vero Beach Resort
AAA recently awarded Disney’s Vero Beach Resort with a 4-Diamond Rating. According to AAA, in order to be considered a 4-Diamond hotel, it must be “refined and stylish, providing upscale physical attributes, extensive amenities, and a high degree of hospitality, service, and attention to detail.” This dedication puts Disney’s Vero Beach Resort in a group … AAA Awards a 4-Diamond Rating to Disney’s Vero Beach Resort
Disney Springs to Close Wolfgang Puck Grand Café
According to the Orlando Business Journal, on August 1st Disney Springs will close down Wolfgang Puck Grand Café. As a result of the closure, 193 workers will be laid off beginning between August 1 and 15. State documents revealed that of those laid off there are “69 servers, 40 cooks, three restaurant managers and the … Disney Springs to Close Wolfgang Puck Grand Café
Disney Files Patent to Make Animatronics More Photogenic Better Synced with the Audio
According to the Orlando Sentinel, Disney has recently filed a patent to “have amusement-park rides sense when an occupant is in a seat” in order to synchronize audio-animatronics’ mouths with the music and other audio going on within the attraction. This way, the audio-animatronics’ mouths might more accurately move along with the words of the … Disney Files Patent to Make Animatronics More Photogenic Better Synced with the Audio
Roadwork on Walt Disney World Property Impacting Buena Vista Drive and Bonnet Creek Parkway
Roadwork on Walt Disney World property may affect traffic from now until Friday, June 9 at 6 a.m. The construction is dependent on the weather, so the project may be delayed even further. The roadwork has caused temporary lane closures and changes to the already congested intersection of Buena Vista Drive and Bonnet Creek Parkway. … Roadwork on Walt Disney World Property Impacting Buena Vista Drive and Bonnet Creek Parkway
