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New Pirate ‘Redd’ Will Be Wandering Disneyland’s New Orleans Square This Summer
UPDATE 6/4/18: The Disney Parks Blog has just announced that Redd the Pirate will be arrr-riving at New Orleans Square inside Disneyland Park beginning on June 8. When Disneyland Park’s Pirates of the Caribbean reopens this June, it will do so with a brand new pirate added to the mix, one which guests might catch … New Pirate ‘Redd’ Will Be Wandering Disneyland’s New Orleans Square This Summer
Veteran Disney Animator Dave Michener Passed Away at 85 Years Old
From 1956 to 1987, Dave Michener contributed to almost every animated feature film Disney produced, as well as the animation for Epcot park and Tokyo Disneyland. He worked as an animator, story artist, director, and illustrator over the course of a long and illustrious career. Michener died from complications resulting from a virus at his … Veteran Disney Animator Dave Michener Passed Away at 85 Years Old
runDisney Announces Star Wars Rival Run Weekend for 2019
Since today is Star Wars Day (May the 4th), it seems like the most appropriate day for the folks at runDisney to announce that the Star Wars race weekend at Walt Disney World Resort will celebrate epic Star Wars rivalries in 2019. The new themed races have been given a new name – Star Wars … runDisney Announces Star Wars Rival Run Weekend for 2019
Animal Kingdom to Introduce Two New Baby Zebras
In the past month, two female Grevy’s zebra foals have been born in Disney’s Animal Kingdom. The Grevy’s zebra foal is an endangered species with only 2,500 remaining in the world. The foals are set to join the Gorilla Falls Exploration Trail soon, but are first spending some time backstage with their mothers; Laylee welcomed … Animal Kingdom to Introduce Two New Baby Zebras
Proposed $15 Per Hour Wage Increase/Benefit Cuts Under Consideration by Walt Disney World Union Members
A proposal that looked to some as a possible end to an almost year-long series of wage negotiations between the Walt Disney World Resort and labor unions representing its cast members is still being debated. Earlier today, the Service Trades Council Union, which represents 38,000 resort cast members, failed to reach a decision on an … Proposed $15 Per Hour Wage Increase/Benefit Cuts Under Consideration by Walt Disney World Union Members
‘Maleficent 2’ Casts Harris Dickinson as Prince; ‘Jungle Cruise’ Adds Paul Giamatti
Two upcoming Disney features have just added to their casts, one in the form of a young up-and-comer, the other with a renowned Hollywood veteran. The sequel to Maleficent has recast its prince with Trust star Harris Dickinson, while the attraction-based Jungle Cruise has picked up Paul Giamatti to help fill out its roster. Dickinson’s role was initially portrayed … ‘Maleficent 2’ Casts Harris Dickinson as Prince; ‘Jungle Cruise’ Adds Paul Giamatti
Walt Disney World Cancels Night of Joy Event for Good
The Walt Disney World Resort announced this morning that it will no longer host the annual Night of Joy, a Christian music festival that has been held there for 35 years. According to the Orlando Sentinel, the Night of Joy event will not take place in 2018 and no plans exist to bring another Christian music … Walt Disney World Cancels Night of Joy Event for Good
ABC’s ‘Nightline’ Shares New Views of Toy Story Land
On May 2, several different programs on ABC featured scenes from the upcoming Toy Story Land. Late last night on Nightline, viewers were treated to some vantage points that haven’t been seen by the public as of yet, so we thought we’d share them here with you. To start off the segment, ABC’s Paula Ferris … ABC’s ‘Nightline’ Shares New Views of Toy Story Land
New Patent Describes Adding Animated Character Projections to Disney Attractions
There are a few key issues that designers run into when using audio-animatronics for new Disney attractions, issues that a patent application just published by Disney Enterprises, Inc. aims to solve. An application titled “Projection Mapped Augmentation of Mechanically Animated Objects” aims to use projection technology to not only add additional animated characters to rides, … New Patent Describes Adding Animated Character Projections to Disney Attractions
Adventures by Disney Shares More Details on New Japan Adventure Coming in 2019
Last week, we shared some details on Adventures by Disney’s upcoming Japan vacation and today, we’ve got even more delicious details to fill you in on. Savoring local cuisine is one of the many fantastic ways to enjoy traveling on an Adventures by Disney vacation. On the new Japan Adventure which debuts in 2019, travelers … Adventures by Disney Shares More Details on New Japan Adventure Coming in 2019
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