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New ‘Last Jedi’ Sequence Coming to Star Tours in Disneyland and Disney’s Hollywood Studios

Today the Disney Parks Blog announced that a new mission is coming to Star Tours! The new adventure is inspired by the upcoming film Star Wars: The Last Jedi. The action sequence occurs on the planet of Crait, which is featured in the film’s teaser trailer. Guests visiting Disneyland and Disney’s Hollywood Studios on November 17 … New ‘Last Jedi’ Sequence Coming to Star Tours in Disneyland and Disney’s Hollywood Studios

Permits May Allude to Opening Time Frame for Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge at Hollywood Studios

Disney filed two permits recently that could signal an opening time frame for the upcoming land at Disney’s Hollywood Studios, Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge. The permits look to be related to one of the upcoming attractions; the first is for a ride installation and the second is for exterior architectural ornamentation. The DIS cannot confirm … Permits May Allude to Opening Time Frame for Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge at Hollywood Studios

Central Florida Theme Park Injury Reports for 3rd Quarter of 2017 Released

To remain exempt from major inspection, Central Florida theme parks must list all of their quarterly incidents and injuries with the state. This quarter’s report (July – September 2017) covers a total of 13 incidents/injuries: 8 belonging to Disney, 3 to Universal, and 2 to SeaWorld. Only incidents or illnesses resulting in a hospital stay … Central Florida Theme Park Injury Reports for 3rd Quarter of 2017 Released

Disney and Kiehl’s Have Partnered for a Charitable Contribution to Feeding America

The holiday season is quickly approaching, which has prompted a charitable collaboration between Disney and Kiehl’s during the season of giving! One hundred percent of the net profits (up to $100,000) from their new Disney x Kiehl’s collection will be donated to Feeding America, which is a massive non-profit network of food banks. A donation … Disney and Kiehl’s Have Partnered for a Charitable Contribution to Feeding America

New ‘Disney’s Fairy Tale Weddings’ Series to Premiere on Freeform in Spring 2018

You might remember the one-episode special on Disney’s Fairy Tale Weddings from earlier this year on Freeform. Due to the overwhelming success of that show with nearly 3 million viewers, a seven-episode series has been ordered to debut in the Spring. The new series will be produced by Simon Lythgoe, Ann Lewis Roberts, and Jenny … New ‘Disney’s Fairy Tale Weddings’ Series to Premiere on Freeform in Spring 2018

Walt Disney Studios Releases New Clip and Featurette from Disney Pixar’s ‘Coco’

The newest movie clip plus a new featurette has just been released from Disney Pixar’s Coco! About the movie: Despite his family’s baffling generations-old ban on music, Miguel (voice of newcomer Anthony Gonzalez) dreams of becoming an accomplished musician like his idol, Ernesto de la Cruz (voice of Benjamin Bratt). Desperate to prove his talent, … Walt Disney Studios Releases New Clip and Featurette from Disney Pixar’s ‘Coco’

New Voice of Kermit the Frog Makes its Debut on ‘Disney Night’ of ‘Dancing with the Stars’

Kermit the Frog stopped in during last night’s episode of Dancing With the Stars for ‘Disney Night.’ Kermit is now voiced by Matt Vogel who took over for Steve Whitmire who had voiced Kermit for 27 years prior. Whitmire claimed that he was terminated after accusations of being unprofessional. Kermit appeared in last night’s show as … New Voice of Kermit the Frog Makes its Debut on ‘Disney Night’ of ‘Dancing with the Stars’