As part of The Walt Disney Company’s 100th anniversary in 2023, “World of Color – ONE” will debut at Disneyland on January 27, and Disney has released the first look at this upgraded version of a fan favorite. About the Show The story behind “World of Color – ONE,” which takes pl … | Continue reading
Walt Disney World has announced it is offering a new dining promotion called the “Stay, Play and Enjoy a Disney Dining Promo Card,” valid for a dining card for up to $750 with stays at select hotels this summer. The Hotels Deluxe Villa Resorts This offer is valid at: Bay Lake Tow … | Continue reading
January often sees a renewed focus on being healthy, and this month, Walt Disney World is hosting “Health & Wellness Presented by AdventHealth” throughout Disney Springs. Fitness Friday Every Friday morning during the month of January, Guests are welcome to attend a yoga class ho … | Continue reading
The Disney Wish is the latest ship to join the Disney Cruise Line (DCL) fleet and it boasts impressive fuel efficiency and energy conservation features. Since the Disney Magic first sailed in 1998, DCL has had a commitment to minimizing its environmental impact and the Disney Wis … | Continue reading
It was announced this morning on ABC’s “Good Morning America” that Marvel Studios’ “Black Panther: Wakanda Forever,” will debut on Disney+ in the U.S. in February 2023. The Details The follow-up to “Black Panther” will debut on Disney+ on February 1, 2023. The first film is also … | Continue reading
The numbers are in, and The Walt Disney Company and its studios have claimed the Number One spot on the 2022’s box office totals chart with a worldwide total of $4.9 billion for all of its theatrical films released in 2022. The Breakdown That $4.9 billion breaks down into a domes … | Continue reading
Disney Parks has just announced that runDisney marathons will be returning to west coast in 2024, starting with the fan-favorite “Disneyland Half Marathon Weekend.” The Details The “Disneyland Half Marathon Weekend” will take place January 11-14, 2024, and the weekend will includ … | Continue reading
Are you ready for Marvel’s first African American female teenage Super Hero? ‘Moon Girl and Devil Dinosaur’ is based on the hit comic book series and follows Lunella Lafayette, also known as Moon Girl, and her pal Devil Dinosaur, a 10-ton T-Rex. The series follows Lunella who acc … | Continue reading
2023 marks the 17th anniversary of Hong Kong Disneyland Resort, and it has a lot of experiences planned for the New Year, from participating in the company-wide “100 Years of Wonder” to the opening of Disney’s first ever “World of Frozen.” Ready to see what the park has in store … | Continue reading
Shanghai Disney Resort is welcoming Oswald the Lucky Rabbit and Donald Duck for new experiences in 2023, and we have all the details for you. Oswald the Lucky Rabbit 2023 in the Chinese Zodiac is the Year of the Rabbit, so who better to be a Shanghai Disney ambassador for the eve … | Continue reading
A pilot order has been given by Disney+ for “Witch Mountain,” a new series based on the popular 1968 novel, “Escape to Witch Mountain” by Alexander Key, which spawned a series of films from 1975 to 2009. The Details The Disney+ series is described as a “reimagining” of the popula … | Continue reading
Disney Springs always has a lot to offer a foodie visiting Walt Disney World, and whether you prefer sweet or savory, and we have a bunch of news to share to kick off the new year. January 2023 brings Disney Springs foodie news of special events, limited-time menu items, and so m … | Continue reading
As a final burst of Disney synergy for 2022, the New Year’s Eve broadcast of ABC’s “Good Morning America” aired a video update on “The Journey of Water Inspired by Moana” that will be opening at EPCOT in late 2023. GMA at WDW In the video clip, one of the show’s reporters, Daniel … | Continue reading
As a result of months of bad behavior in the parks, Disney Parks has added new a Courtesy section to the rules posted for both Disneyland and Walt Disney World. New Rules The courtesy rules were first spotted on the Walt Disney World website and app earlier this month, and were r … | Continue reading
Barbara Walters, trailblazing journalist and Disney Legend, has passed away on December 30, 2022, at age 93. Her Early Years Barbara Jill Walters was born in Boston, Massachusetts, on September 25, 1929, to Dena and Lou Walters. She earned a B.A. in English from Sarah Lawrence Co … | Continue reading
As we start a new year, Disneyland Paris has released the schedule of reburbishments that will happen in January 2023, which is important information if you’re planning your trip. Here are the attractions that are scheduled for reburbishment: Short Term Refurbishments Star Wars H … | Continue reading
One of the most anticipated upcoming Marvel projects, “Agatha: Coven of Chaos,” has added stage and screen icon Patti LuPone to the cast of the Disney+ series. The Details Disney+ has not said what character LuPone will be playing, but my guess is she’ll be playing a witch of the … | Continue reading
The fan-favorite ride “Rock ‘n’ Roller Coaster Starring Aerosmith” at Disney’s Hollywood Studios will be closing in February 2023 for a refurbishment that is scheduled to last several months. The Details According to a message on the official Walt Disney World website: “Beginning … | Continue reading
Walt Disney World culinary teams have whipped up some treats to enjoy on New Year’s Eve 2022 as Guests ring in 2023, and I’ve put together a list of what you can try and where to find it. Offerings range from upscale dishes at restaurants to a variety of chocolate desserts, and e … | Continue reading
National Geographic has released a first-look photo and details from the upcoming limited series “A SMALL LIGHT,” based on the story of Anne Frank. It will premiere Spring 2023 on National Geographic and Disney+. The Series Details The eight-episode limited series takes a differe … | Continue reading
We’ve spotlighted wonderful efforts made by cast member VoluntEARS in Disneyland and Walt Disney World before, and this weekend, Disneyland Paris VoluntEARS brought some Christmas magic to a children’s hospital. Bringing the Holiday Magic On Christmas Day, Goofy dressed up as San … | Continue reading
ABC has announced that in addition to it’s normal countdown locations in Times Square, New Orleans, and more, for the first time, “Dick Clark’s New Year’s Rockin’ Eve With Ryan Seacrest 2023” will include a segment from Disneyland. What to Expect Disneyland Resort will become thi … | Continue reading
As a Christmas morning treat, ABC’s “Good Morning America” aired a sneak peek at the new “Tron: Light Cycle Run” attraction that is scheduled to open at Walt Disney World in Spring 2023. GMA at WDW The show aired an abbreviated Sunday morning episode on December 25, live from Mag … | Continue reading
Earlier this week I mentioned that during my visit to the EPCOT for the International Festival of Holidays, I encountered Santa greeting Guests, but what I also discovered is he does so in a new accessible sleigh. About the Sleigh The photos with Santa area sits in the dining are … | Continue reading
Doctor Who, the beloved British science fiction television series, recently released a 60-second trailer in anticipation of its 60th anniversary celebration and return to screens in November 2023. The three specials will feature David Tennant reprising his role as the Fourteenth … | Continue reading
This year, all of the Disney Parks worldwide held their own Christmas 2022 celebrations to entertain guests, and since today is actually Christmas, I thought I’d compile some videos so every Disney fan can enjoy the holidays at Disney around the world. Please be patient…it may ta … | Continue reading
One of the most fun things to do at the EPCOT International Festival of Holidays is the Holiday Cookie Stroll, which I did on a recent visit. It’s easy to do: simply purchase five of the eight designated Holiday Stroll cookies as you make your way around EPCOT, and with each purc … | Continue reading
I visited EPCOT earlier this month to enjoy the annual International Festival of Holidays, and of course you can’t visit a Disney festival without trying some of the food. The Holiday Kitchens this year featured a lot of sweet treats, but there were also quite a few savory dishes … | Continue reading
Disney+ has released a trailer for its upcoming “Encanto at the Hollywood Bowl,” a magical live-to-film concert experience featuring the stars from the hit film performing the music live. The Details Step into Casa Madrigal for an unprecedented concert spectacular as the original … | Continue reading
It’s almost 2023, and Disney+ is reminding everyone of the series and movies coming to the streamer with a sizzle reel featuring fan favorites, as well as new programming. The Video Here is the sizzle reel video for you to watch, and I’ll break down the series and films shown aft … | Continue reading
A moment many Walt Disney World Guests have been waiting for is upon us as Disney Parks has announced the Walt Disney World Railworld will reopen “this holiday season.” The Details In a surprise announcement, Disney Parks said, “Cast members and Imagineers are celebrating a momen … | Continue reading
Disney Animation: Immersive Experience opened yesterday in Toronto, the beginning of a multi-city rollout this winter. The experience is a collaboration between Walt Disney Animation and Lighthouse Immersive Studios, the group behind the hugely-popular Immersive Van Gogh (and som … | Continue reading
D23 members, both general and gold, found an email from Disney CEO Bob Iger in their email boxes yesterday, and I thought it was a nice touch. The Email Now how much of this email was actually written by Iger is unknown, but combined with his Thanksgiving tweet last month, it’s p … | Continue reading
As part of the Disney100 celebration at Disneyland Resort, Disneyland park will get a new nighttime show called “Wondrous Journeys,” and Disney has released more information about it. The Details Created by Disney Live Entertainment, the all-new nighttime spectacular will celebra … | Continue reading
Disney+ is kicking off 2023 with several catalog titles from National Geographic, along with two new series, and a couple of international titles. The month kicks off with the second seasons of both “Magic of Disney’s Animal Kingdom,” and “Star Wars: Bad Batch,” which debuts with … | Continue reading
Walt Disney World has announced via its website that character dining will finally be returning to Cinderella’s Royal Table at Magic Kingdom in early 2023. The Details While the restaurant has been open to diners, Cinderella’s Royal Table has not had the full character dining exp … | Continue reading
Major League Baseball is returning to Walt Disney World in 2023, with the Tampa Bay Rays agreeing to host part of their spring training at ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex. The arrangement comes after Hurricane Ian damaged the Rays’ facilities in Port Charlotte, Florida in Septe … | Continue reading
The “Disney Parks Magical Christmas Day Parade” returns to ABC for another year of fun from Disneyland, Walt Disney World and the Disney Cruise Line, and will air Sunday, December 25, making for a perfect Christmas wake-up. The Parade Siblings Derek and Julianne Hough will host f … | Continue reading
Disneyland Resort is bringing back “Anaheim Ducks Day” to celebrate the Anaheim Ducks hockey team for a whole two days in January 2023, and hockey fans of the team won’t want to miss it. Disney California Adventure The event kicks off Thursday, January 12, at Hollywood Land insid … | Continue reading
It’s that time of year again, and Rick Car from El Paso, Texas has brought us a brand new Christmas light show to enjoy. Titled “Rae of Light,” this year’s show is themed after Fantasmic! 2.0 and features the latest in projection mapping technology. With approximately 3,000 RGB p … | Continue reading
As expected, James Cameron’s “Avatar: The Way of Water” took the top spot on the weekend box office chart by quite a margin, but there are also four other Disney-branded films claiming spots in the Top 10. Opening Weekend “Avatar: The Way of Water” grossed $134 million over the w … | Continue reading
Givenchy and Disney have partnered on a brand-new capsule collection starring Oswald the Lucky Rabbit, in celebration of 100 years of Disney. The Collection Givenchy Creative Director Matthew M. Williams sources inspiration from around the globe, from New York and Paris to Los An … | Continue reading
The Walt Disney Company won 16 Emmy® Awards last week at the inaugural Children’s & Family Emmy Awards, recognizing the best in kid-friendly programming. Disney’s wins stretch across several of its content brands and studios: Disney Branded Television, Disney Junior, Disney Telev … | Continue reading
National Geographic, in partnership with the Disney Cruise Line, will debut the documentary “Making the Disney Wish: Disney’s Newest Cruise Ship” on its channel on December 24, 2022. About the Special The Disney Wish, the newest ship in the Disney Cruise Line fleet, took its inau … | Continue reading
Earlier this month, the Critics Choice Association released the nominations for the TV categories of the 28th Annual Critics Choice Awards, and now they’ve released nominations for the films categories, which has netted Disney 23 nods. Leading the pack for Disney is the Searchlig … | Continue reading
To help keep kids of all ages entertained on their visit to EPCOT, Walt Disney World has debuted a new scavenger hunt today, December 16, called “DuckTales World Showcase Adventure.” How to Play “Might solve a mystery…” says the “DuckTales” theme song, and players will help Huey, … | Continue reading
In a note late last night from the desk of Santa Claus, we were alerted that starting today, Dec 16, 2022, the hit Disney+ series, “The Santa Clauses,” will have special airings on Freeform, FX, ABC, and Disney Channel. The Details Disney is using its synergy power to introduce “ … | Continue reading
Disneyland Paris has announced it will be opening a new restaurant in Disney Village called The Royal Pub in February 2023. About the Restaurant The Royal Pub will be a British-themed restaurant and will serve “the best of traditional English fare,” according to Disneyland Paris. … | Continue reading