Disney Articles and News


Walt Disney World News | Up to date coverage of all Disney events, news and press releases related to Disney World, Disney Cruise Line and Disneyland.

Candlelight Processional Dining Packages Begin Booking July 11

A much-anticipated part of the Epcot International Festival of the Holidays is the Candlelight Processional. This gorgeous show is one of the most beloved events taking place at Walt Disney World, in fact, many guests plan their entire holiday vacations around it. This year’s event begins earlier than ever; on Thanksgiving Day, November 22. The Candlelight Processional presents … Candlelight Processional Dining Packages Begin Booking July 11

Celebrate the Opening of Marvel’s ‘Ant-Man and the Wasp’ with New Offerings at Disney Springs

A new photo opportunity has been added just outside of the AMC Disney Springs 24 Dine-In Theatres at Walt Disney World. This is a very special photo wall as it was hand-created by artist Apexer and features a gorgeous set of #WaspWings from Marvel’s Ant-Man and the Wasp which is now playing in theatres everywhere. … Celebrate the Opening of Marvel’s ‘Ant-Man and the Wasp’ with New Offerings at Disney Springs

Hallstrom and Johnston Will Share Directorial Title for ‘The Nutcracker and the Four Realms’

Disney’s The Nutcracker and the Four Realms opens in theaters on November 2, 2018. During the credit sequence, look closely at who the film was directed by. In early 2016, Lasse Hallstrom was originally selected as the sole director for the film, but in late 2017 Joe Johnston was brought on board for 32 days … Hallstrom and Johnston Will Share Directorial Title for ‘The Nutcracker and the Four Realms’

Disney Provides Hospital Care Packages to Children’s Hospitals Across the U.S.

Back in March, we shared details on how The Walt Disney Company launched their ‘Team of Heroes‘ program and made a commitment to donate at least $100 million in resources to reinvent the experience families have when their child is in the hospital. Disney has shown its dedication toward children’s hospitals dating back to its … Disney Provides Hospital Care Packages to Children’s Hospitals Across the U.S.

Disney Research Working on the Design of Highly Technical Robotics

Last week we reported on a self-correcting gymnastic robot that the Disney Imagineering team is working on. Now it looks like even more highly technical robotic technology is being worked on by Disney. Disney Research recently announced they are working on a computational design of robotic devices using high-level motion specifications. In other words, they … Disney Research Working on the Design of Highly Technical Robotics

Patent Shows Disney Developing Optical Tracking Between Multiple In-Park Robots

A patent application from Disney Enterprises, Inc. has been published today which centers on groups of robots interacting in Disney theme parks. Titled “Systems, Methods, and Apparatuses for Stereoscopic Imaging,” the patent is focused on visual communication between multiple robots deployed at the same time. The application describes, Robots may be used for entertainment, utilitarian, … Patent Shows Disney Developing Optical Tracking Between Multiple In-Park Robots

Supernatural Animated Series ‘Sadie Sparks’ Coming to Disney Channel in 2019

The Disney Channel has announced an upcoming supernatural animated series which will feature the voice talents of Strictly Come Dancing’s Craig Revel-Horwood, comedian Rufus Hound and young British actress Georgia Lock. Sadie Sparks will roll out in 2019 and follows the enchanting story of a 14-year-old wizard-in-training and her very old and very grumpy rabbit … Supernatural Animated Series ‘Sadie Sparks’ Coming to Disney Channel in 2019

Judge Rules in Favor of Disney in Court Battle Over Property Tax Assessments

The Walt Disney Company has been in several ongoing battles with Orange County Property Appraiser Rick Singh’s assessments of their properties at the Walt Disney World Resort. Specifically, in the dispute over Singh’s more than $336 million valuation of Disney’s Yacht and Beach Club Resort, Disney succeeded in convincing a judge that the value should … Judge Rules in Favor of Disney in Court Battle Over Property Tax Assessments