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New Ride Photo Coming to Pirates of the Caribbean Attraction at Magic Kingdom

Beginning June 19, a Disney PhotoPass Service camera will be capturing the perfect snapshot of your swashbuckling voyage on the Pirates of the Caribbean attraction in Magic Kingdom Park. To preview, purchase, and download this attraction photo, you must be wearing an active MagicBand that is linked to your My Disney Experience account. Your photo … New Ride Photo Coming to Pirates of the Caribbean Attraction at Magic Kingdom

Disneyland Announces Opening Dates for Fantasmic and Rivers of America

The Disneyland Resort has finally confirmed opening dates for Disneyland Park’s Rivers of America attractions, including Fantasmic! and the Disneyland Railroad. The area closed at the beginning of 2016 as construction began on the new Star Wars themed land. The first to open will be the Rafts to Pirate’s Lair on Tom Sawyer Island, which … Disneyland Announces Opening Dates for Fantasmic and Rivers of America

‘Cars 3’ Expected to Pass ‘Wonder Woman’ at Box Office, ‘Beauty and the Beast’ Dominates Disc Sales

June is turning into quite a successful month for Disney, as speculation puts Cars 3 in the top spot for its opening weekend and Beauty and the Beast has now transitioned from colossal box office profits to disc sales. According to Variety, Cars 3 is expected to make somewhere in the $55 million to $65 … ‘Cars 3’ Expected to Pass ‘Wonder Woman’ at Box Office, ‘Beauty and the Beast’ Dominates Disc Sales

SeaWorld Stock Increases as Board Chairman is Voted Off

The chairman of SeaWorld’s board of directors, David D’Allesandro, failed to receive the majority of votes required to keep his position. The vote took place during the company’s annual shareholder’s meeting on Wednesday, after which SeaWorld’s stock increased 7% during trading. D’Allesandro has held the position since 2010, but will now be offering to tender his … SeaWorld Stock Increases as Board Chairman is Voted Off

Introducing the Brand New Frozen Ever After Dessert Party at Epcot’s World Showcase

Beginning July 17, 2017, the new Frozen Ever After Dessert Party will be held on select evenings [through October 30, 2017] in Epcot. The festivities will begin at World Showcase Plaza East in an exclusive setting for guests of the Frozen Ever After Dessert Party. Guests will enjoy sweet treats, specialty beverages, and prime seating along … Introducing the Brand New Frozen Ever After Dessert Party at Epcot’s World Showcase

Disney XD’s New ‘DuckTales’ Series Will Debut for 24 Hours Straight, Opening Credits Released

Disney XD really wants you to watch the new rebooted DuckTales cartoon, so they are giving you an entire day’s worth of opportunities to catch the hour-long premiere. August 12th, to be exact, starting at midnight and running 24 consecutive hours. This will be the second special premiere event XD is playing a part in, … Disney XD’s New ‘DuckTales’ Series Will Debut for 24 Hours Straight, Opening Credits Released

Disney Partners with Hanson Robotics to Create Artificially Intelligent Disney Robots

Dr. David Hanson, founder and CEO of Hanson Robotics, announced a collaboration with Disney to give artificial intelligence to their characters. Hanson spoke in London at TechXLR8, a technical conference, where he made the announcement. Hanson Robotics has some renown for developing robots with the capability to mimic human expressions and interactions. Hanson’s ultimate goal … Disney Partners with Hanson Robotics to Create Artificially Intelligent Disney Robots

Disney Files Lawsuits, Claims Property Tax Assessments Inaccurate

Walt Disney Parks and Resorts are not happy with Orange County Appraiser Rick Singh’s assessment of their properties’ value. The Orlando Sentinel reported that almost a dozen lawsuits had been filed in late May in Orange Circuit Court, saying the Appraiser’s numbers for the properties were much greater than their fair-market value and “included the … Disney Files Lawsuits, Claims Property Tax Assessments Inaccurate