AUTHOR: Tom Bell
Florida Governor Announces Phase 1 of His Reopening Plan Starts May 4
Florida Governor Ron DeSantis has announced that Phase 1 of his plan to reopen the state will begin on Monday, May 4. Updated rules will be in place except in Miami-Dade, Broward, and Palm Beach counties, which have been the most affected by the coronavirus pandemic. Phase 1 does not specifically address Florida’s theme parks, … Florida Governor Announces Phase 1 of His Reopening Plan Starts May 4
Disney Celebrates 40 Years of Make-A-Wish on World Wish Day
Today is World Wish Day and the 40th anniversary of Make-A-Wish, which Disney has been involved in from the very beginning. The global organization was founded on April 29, 1980 after founder Chris Greicius heard of a young boy who dreamed of being a police officer. The first of nearly half a million official wishes … Disney Celebrates 40 Years of Make-A-Wish on World Wish Day
Part 5 of Disney’s Imagineering Series Tours the Art Library
This week’s virtual tour of Walt Disney Imagineering takes us through the Art Library which includes over 135,000 pieces of original concept art from theme parks around the world. Imagineering curators Mike Jusko, Denise Brown, Vanessa Hunt take a walk through the library and give us a glimpse at the original Disneyland park drawing by … Part 5 of Disney’s Imagineering Series Tours the Art Library
Baby Porcupette Named After Animal Kingdom Cast Member
One of the newest residents of Conservation Station at Disney’s Animal Kingdom, a prehensile-tailed porcupine, finally has a name. The porcupette born back in February was named Shelley, after one of the Cast Members that help take care of mom Peri during her pregnancy. Veterinary Operations Manager, whose training enabled her to perform essential prenatal … Baby Porcupette Named After Animal Kingdom Cast Member
Disney Chefs Share Recipe for Mickey Mouse-shaped Beignets
Whether you get them from New Orleans Square at Disneyland Park or Disney’s Port Orleans Resort – French Quarter in Walt Disney World, Mickey Mouse-shaped Beignets have always been a fan-favorite. Since we can’t get to the parks and resorts right now, the Disney chefs have been kind enough to share their recipe. The recipe, … Disney Chefs Share Recipe for Mickey Mouse-shaped Beignets
The Dapper Dans of Disneyland Park Share Another Disney Classic From Home
The Dapper Dans of both Disneyland Park and the Magic Kingdom have been getting together virtually to share some Disney film and theme park favorites from their homes while they’re not able to sing on Main Street USA. The west coast Dans are back again to perform “When I See an Elephant Fly” from the … The Dapper Dans of Disneyland Park Share Another Disney Classic From Home
Helicopter Pilot Shares Flight Over Closed Disneyland Park
Helicopter pilot Micah Muzio was able to get permission for a quick flyover of Disneyland Park recently and shared what it looks like during this current closure. Muzio flew over much of the Orange County area, including Angel Stadium, before crossing over Disneyland Park, entering from the east near Tomorrowland, then crossing diagonally to Star … Helicopter Pilot Shares Flight Over Closed Disneyland Park
Dr. Jane Goodall Helps the Disney Conservation Fund Celebrate 25 Years
On Earth Day tomorrow, the Disney Conservation Fund marks 25 years of supporting organizations that work to save wildlife and protect the planet. As part of the celebration, noted conservationist Dr. Jane Goodall sent her well wishes. Goodall is also featured in a new documentary that premieres tomorrow, April 22. Jane Goodall: The Hope will … Dr. Jane Goodall Helps the Disney Conservation Fund Celebrate 25 Years
A Trip Through Research & Development in Disney’s Imagineering Series, Part 4
This week the virtual tour of Walt Disney Imagineering heads through the Research & Development lab, where they create next generation of Disney experiences. Join Imagineer Mike Honeck as he takes a walk through the R&D lobby and talks about what they do. If you missed the first 3 parts, here are the links to … A Trip Through Research & Development in Disney’s Imagineering Series, Part 4
Lawsuit Claims Guest Was Injured on Frozen Ever After at Epcot
A 27-year-old Illinois woman has sued Disney, claiming she was injured on the Frozen Ever After attraction at Epcot during a January trip to Walt Disney World. Amanda Peters, who has spina bifida and uses a wheelchair, was visiting Epcot with her family six weeks after brain surgery. Her doctor gave approval for the trip, … Lawsuit Claims Guest Was Injured on Frozen Ever After at Epcot
