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New Renderings and Details Released for Disney’s Riviera Resort Opening in December

The Walt Disney World Resort has just released several new pieces of concept art as well as new details on Disney’s Riviera Resort that is set to open in December. As we’ve learned previously, the Resort will be filled with the history and charm of the European Riviera where Walt and Lillian Disney vacationed back in the day. … New Renderings and Details Released for Disney’s Riviera Resort Opening in December

Winners of the D23 Expo Design Challenge are Announced

D23: The Official Disney Fan Club has announced the winners of this year’s D23 Expo Design Challenge, which celebrated the 50th anniversary of the Haunted Mansion at Disneyland Park. Judges for the Challenge included Tom Fitzgerald, creative executive at Walt Disney Imagineering; Kevin Lively, story editor at Walt Disney Imagineering; Jeffrey-Shaver Moskowitz, executive portfolio producer … Winners of the D23 Expo Design Challenge are Announced

Walt Disney World Cast Members Can Preview Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge Beginning August 1

Cast Members at Walt Disney World will soon have an opportunity to visit Batuu when previews for Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge at Disney’s Hollywood Studios begin August 1st. Starting Monday, Cast Members can sign-up for a four hour preview that allows them and their guest a chance to experience the new land and Millennium Falcon: … Walt Disney World Cast Members Can Preview Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge Beginning August 1

Riviera Resort to Host ‘Mezzanotte at Topolino’s: An Italian Masquerade’ on New Year’s Eve

Disney’s Riviera Resort, the newest Disney Vacation Club property set to open in December, will be hosting a New Year’s Eve party at Topolino’s Terrace: Flavors of the Riviera, its rooftop restaurant. While DVC Members will get first shot at tickets, the limited-capacity event is open to the general public. Guests will enjoy a European-inspired … Riviera Resort to Host ‘Mezzanotte at Topolino’s: An Italian Masquerade’ on New Year’s Eve

Catch Voice Actors From ‘The Lion King’ Before Festival of Fantasy Parade on July 13

Two young stars from the upcoming The Lion King remake will be honorary Grand Marshals for the Disney Festival of Fantasy Parade at Magic Kingdom on Saturday, July 13th. JD McCrary who plays Young Simba and Shahadi Wright Joseph who voices Young Nala will appear before 3:00pm parade. Later, the pair will head over to … Catch Voice Actors From ‘The Lion King’ Before Festival of Fantasy Parade on July 13

Blizzard Beach Water Park to Have Longer than Usual Refurbishment this Season

Each of Disney’s water parks is refurbished annually and typically between January and March. The schedule is staggered so guests are typically able to enjoy at least one water park experience year-round. This year, additional refurbishment work and enhancements to Disney’s Blizzard Beach water park will result in a longer annual downtime than in previous years. Blizzard Beach will close … Blizzard Beach Water Park to Have Longer than Usual Refurbishment this Season

Red Car Trolley News Boys Show at California Adventure Ending Soon

With summer crowds lighter than expected, the Disneyland Resort may have started implementing cost-cutting measures, with the Red Car Trolley News Boys show at Disney California Adventure among the first victims. Several sources, including some Cast Members, are reporting that the final show will be July 23rd. The Disneyland Resort website has not been updated, … Red Car Trolley News Boys Show at California Adventure Ending Soon