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Reality TV Star Faces Charges for Punching Disney Cast Member
Spectacular Blue Smith, a hip-hop and reality TV personality, is facing charges after he allegedly punched a Disney cast member at a Walt Disney World theme park. Officials stated that while heading toward an attraction at Disney’s Animal Kingdom, Smith made a sneezing gesture and said “coronavirus.” The report states that a cast member said … Reality TV Star Faces Charges for Punching Disney Cast Member
Hong Kong Disneyland to Close Immediately Due to COVID-19
Disney has just announced that Hong Kong Disneyland is closing again due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. This closure is the third time that this Resort has temporarily closed due to the pandemic. Disneyland Resort and Disneyland Paris are both currently closed. Below is the official statement from Disney.
Disney Rumor Round Up November 2020
Welcome to the November edition of Disney Rumor Round Up! You can check out the October 2020 installment here. I hope everyone has a very happy Thanksgiving, if you celebrate. We are nearly to the end of 2020, so let’s see what is going on at Disney parks around the globe! Disclaimer: any rumors mentioned in … Disney Rumor Round Up November 2020
New Filing Shows Increase in Disney Cast Member Layoffs in 2021
In a filing to the US Securities and Exchange Commission on Wednesday, the Walt Disney Company shared its intention to layoff 32,000 cast members by the end of March of 2021 as the coronavirus pandemic continues to take a toll on its theme parks and resorts, among its other lines of business. The Walt Disney … New Filing Shows Increase in Disney Cast Member Layoffs in 2021
New Fireworks Bursts Debuted at Magic Kingdom Wed. Night
In a “surprise and delight” move at Magic Kingdom Wednesday night, guests were treated to bursts of fireworks as part of the Cinderella Castle projection effects. There have been no fireworks spectaculars at any of the Walt Disney World theme parks since March so this was truly a well-received surprise! These “pyrotechnic pixie dust” moments … New Fireworks Bursts Debuted at Magic Kingdom Wed. Night
Disney Imagineer Joe Rohde Announces Retirement
The legendary Disney Imagineer, Joe Rohde, has announced his plans to retire on January 4, 2021. Below is the official message that was shared via the Walt Disney Imagineering Instagram account. After an illustrious 40-year Imagineering career, Joe Rohde just shared his plan to retire on Jan. 4, 2021. We can’t thank Joe enough for … Disney Imagineer Joe Rohde Announces Retirement
New Details on Brightline Train Station Coming to Disney Springs
UPDATE 12/2/20: At the site of Brightline’s future train station at Orlando International Airport today, the president of Brightline Trains met with transportation members in Orlando to discuss the company’s planned expansion project in Central Florida. The $2.4 billion project will extend the current rail line from West Palm Beach to Orlando. The line currently … New Details on Brightline Train Station Coming to Disney Springs
Park to Park Transportation Returning Soon to Disney World
As we reported last week, the modified ability to park hop is returning to Walt Disney World on January 1, 2021. Disney has also announced that park-to-park transportation is expected to resume in 2021 and will be offered each day just prior to the start of Park Hopper hours which is currently set to begin … Park to Park Transportation Returning Soon to Disney World
Take a Stroll on the New Walkway to Magic Kingdom!
We’ve been watching the progress of the construction of the new walkway between Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort & Spa and the Magic Kingdom for months, and yesterday, guests were allowed to traverse the new path for the first time! For those who couldn’t be here to walk the new connecting path between the resort and … Take a Stroll on the New Walkway to Magic Kingdom!
Milestone Reached for EPCOT Guardians of the Galaxy Attraction!
EPCOT‘s upcoming Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind attraction reached a benchmark recently, as revealed during last night’s D23 EPCOT – The Magic of Possibilities panel. It was shared that Imagineers were recently able to proceed with “push/pull” tests. As shown in the photo above, during these tests, attraction vehicles are placed on the track … Milestone Reached for EPCOT Guardians of the Galaxy Attraction!
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