AUTHOR: Tom Bell
American Idol Adds Luke Bryan and Lionel Richie as Judges
The judging panel for ABC’s reboot of American Idol is finally complete with the signing of Luke Bryan and Lionel Richie. Early on, producers signed Katy Perry to a $25 million contract, so rounding out the judging panel while staying under budget has been a struggle. Country star Bryan says that he’s “excited at the … American Idol Adds Luke Bryan and Lionel Richie as Judges
New Disney Cruise Line Offer Includes $100 Onboard Credit
With a new offer from Disney Cruise Line, guests can get an onboard credit of $100 per stateroom by booking a select Eastern Caribbean or Western Caribbean sailing aboard the Disney Fantasy. Eligible sailings including the February 3, 17, March 3, 17, and 31, 2018 Western Caribbean sailings and the February 10, 24, March 10, … New Disney Cruise Line Offer Includes $100 Onboard Credit
Enchanted Objects Come to Life in ‘Beauty and the Beast’ Aboard the Disney Dream
Disney Cruise Line has released another behind-the-scenes video giving guests a peek at the upcoming production of Beauty and the Beast that will debut aboard the Disney Dream in November. This time around, the creative team shows how they will bring the castle’s enchanted objects using live actors and puppetry.
Aulani Releases Lineup of Halloween Activities
Aulani, a Disney Resort & Spa will offer some special activities for the Halloween season, including pumpkin carving, dance parties, and trick-or-treating. On October 24th and 25th, guests can take part in the ‘Ohana Pumpkin Carving Contest. Families can choose and carve their own pumpkins, then other resort guests will vote on their favorites with … Aulani Releases Lineup of Halloween Activities
Jingle Cruise Won’t Be Part of the Holidays at Disneyland in 2017
The Disneyland Resort has confirmed that Jingle Cruise, the holiday overlay for the classic Jungle Cruise attraction, will not be part of the holiday celebration this year. The overlay featuring jungle themed Christmas decorations, holiday jokes, and lots of fruitcake was first presented at Disneyland Park and the Magic Kingdom at Walt Disney World in … Jingle Cruise Won’t Be Part of the Holidays at Disneyland in 2017
Yachtsman Steakhouse to Offer Casual Breakfast and Lunch
While the Captain’s Grille at Disney’s Yacht Club Resort finishes up its lengthy refurbishment, the Yachtsman Steakhouse will offer a casual breakfast and lunch service. For dinner, The Market at Ale & Compass will add more hot menu items until Captain’s Grille returns. Captain’s Grille has been temporarily operating out of Ariel’s but will close … Yachtsman Steakhouse to Offer Casual Breakfast and Lunch
New Dooney & Bourke Collection Celebrates Snow White
As part of its ongoing “Dream Big, Princess” campaign, Disney Parks Merchandise is releasing a new collection of Dooney & Bourke handbags celebrating the 80th anniversary of Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs. The new designs will debut on September 30th at Uptown Jewelers in the Magic Kingdom at Walt Disney World, but will be … New Dooney & Bourke Collection Celebrates Snow White
Chef Oscar Martinez Retires from Disneyland After 60 Years
Longtime Cast Member Oscar Martinez announced yesterday on Facebook that he is retiring from Disneyland effective today. Chef Oscar began working at Disneyland on December 29, 1956, starting as a busboy in Fantasyland quick-serve locations, then as a cook at the Carnation Cafe, and most recently greeting guests at the Carnation Cafe. In January, his … Chef Oscar Martinez Retires from Disneyland After 60 Years
Disney Cruise Line Continues to Alter Eastern Caribbean Itinerary
Due to damage in the Caribbean caused by Hurricane Irma, Disney Cruise Line has announced that the adjusted itineraries on their Eastern Caribbean sailings aboard the Disney Fantasy will continue through at least the November 4th sailing. Disney had already announced that the September 23rd and October 7th sailings would not visit Tortola and St. … Disney Cruise Line Continues to Alter Eastern Caribbean Itinerary
Anaheim Convention Center Opens Major Expansion
Today, the Anaheim Convention Center opened its biggest expansion in the last 20 years, adding 200,000 square feet of meeting space. The Anaheim Convention Center is located just south of the Disneyland Resort and hosts annual events such as VidCon, WonderCon, and the Winter NAMM (National Association of Music Merchants) Show, plus the biennial D23 … Anaheim Convention Center Opens Major Expansion
