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Disneyland’s Autopia Gets a New Storyline
Disneyland Park‘s classic attraction, Autopia, has just received a few updates, including a new storyline featuring Honda’s ASIMO robot. ASIMO (Advanced Step in Innovative Mobility) and his robotic friend, Bird, have embarked on the ultimate road trip and are featured in several new scenes in the attraction. Bird is a new character that was created … Disneyland’s Autopia Gets a New Storyline
Bob Iger Says Disney Reality Can Be Augmented, Never Virtual
Although other parks have used virtual reality as a cost-effective measure to update their attractions, Disney CEO Bob Iger gave a strong “no” to the prospect of using it in the Disney Parks. Knott’s Berry Farm, SeaWorld, and Six Flags have all taken to virtual reality as a method to innovate their properties. Disney innovation, although … Bob Iger Says Disney Reality Can Be Augmented, Never Virtual
Carrie Fisher’s Passing Won’t Be Addressed in Star Wars: The Last Jedi
According to USA Today, Disney CEO Bob Iger has stated that Carrie Fisher’s role in Star Wars: The Last Jedi won’t be changed in reaction to her passing. Star Wars: The Last Jedi will open in theaters on December 15th, 2017. Carrie Fisher’s role as Princess Leia had completed filming for the new film before … Carrie Fisher’s Passing Won’t Be Addressed in Star Wars: The Last Jedi
Blackstone Sells Stake in SeaWorld to Chinese Investment Group
According to the Orlando Sentinel, Blackstone Group, an investment firm, has sold a 21 percent stake in SeaWorld to Zhonghong Group, a Chinese company. SeaWorld categorized Zhonghong Group as a “diversified holding company focused on strategic growth opportunities in the leisure, tourism, and culture industries.” SeaWorld Entertainment announced that Zhonghong Group will buy in at … Blackstone Sells Stake in SeaWorld to Chinese Investment Group
BREAKING: Registration is Open for Annual Passholder Previews of Pandora – The World of Avatar
Walt Disney World Annual Passholders can now register for a special preview event giving them a first look at Pandora – The World of Avatar. Annual Passholders will be among the first to experience expeditions where they’ll fly on the back of a banshee, walk under floating mountains and navigate the mystical Na’vi River. International-inspired … BREAKING: Registration is Open for Annual Passholder Previews of Pandora – The World of Avatar
Fort Wilderness Headless Horseman Meet-and-Greet Coming this Halloween
This Halloween, Disney’s Fort Wilderness will be hosting a Legend of Sleepy Hollow event. The festivities will take place on September 29th and 30th, Thursdays through Sundays in October, and the last Monday and Tuesday of October; the 30th and 31st. The event will include a showing of the 1949 classic animated Disney film, The Legend of … Fort Wilderness Headless Horseman Meet-and-Greet Coming this Halloween
“Happily Ever After” Fireworks Theme Song Clip is Released
The fireworks spectacular, “Happily Ever After”, at Walt Disney World’s Magic Kingdom debuts on May 12, 2017. Tonight the Disney Parks Blog has released a new clip of the theme song. The new fireworks display will also be accompanied by “more lasers, lights and projections than ever before.” The theme song is seemingly trying to … “Happily Ever After” Fireworks Theme Song Clip is Released
Walt Disney World Resort Guests Can Explore Pandora – The World of Avatar with FastPass+ and Nightly Extra Magic Hours
For a limited time, May 27 – July 4, 2017, guests staying at select Walt Disney World Resort hotels can explore Pandora – The World of Avatar beyond regular Park hours. Nightly Extra Magic Hours will take place from 11:00 p.m. to 1:00 a.m. only in Pandora – The World of Avatar at Disney’s Animal … Walt Disney World Resort Guests Can Explore Pandora – The World of Avatar with FastPass+ and Nightly Extra Magic Hours
BREAKING: Disney CEO Bob Iger Extends Contract to July 2, 2019
Earlier this year, we told you that there was increasing speculation that Bob Iger might extend his tenure as Disney’s CEO if a successor was not appointed prior to the end of his contract. Today, that speculation was confirmed by CNBC who just reported that Bob Iger has extended his contract by one year until … BREAKING: Disney CEO Bob Iger Extends Contract to July 2, 2019
New Stage Show Set to Debut at Disney’s Hollywood Studios this Summer
Disney’s Hollywood Studios will present a limited-time event, ‘The Music of Pixar LIVE! A Symphony of Characters’ beginning May 26. The new show will feature noteworthy music from Pixar Animation Studios films and a live orchestra with appearances by admired Disney Pixar characters. The show will also highlight some of Pixar’s greatest scores from beloved … New Stage Show Set to Debut at Disney’s Hollywood Studios this Summer
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