By now, you’ve heard the news. Bob Chapek has been ousted as CEO of the Walt Disney Company and is being replaced by former CEO Bob Iger. While many were left wondering if it was true, Disney wasted no time in shouting it from the proverbial rooftops. You know the old saying “Bad news travels fast”? In this case, good ...
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Disney’s Magical Christmas Day Parade Special Performances
If your family is like mine, Parades are an important part of your holiday experience. Macy’s is the Thanksgiving Day classic but Christmas Day…that belongs to Disney. The Disney Parks Magical Christmas Day Parade as we know it today has been a part of many holiday traditions since it began in 1983 and we are so excited that the tradition ...
Read More »One of EPCOT’s NEWEST Restaurants Becomes One of Its LAST to Reopen
Japan is known worldwide for its incredible cuisine. From Sushi to hibachi and from ancient traditional cooking methods, to modern fusion iterations, Japan lacks nothing in the way of flavor or creativity. At EPCOT’s World Showcase this rich and diverse array of flavors is on full display! The pavilion is home to not one but three incredible table service restaurants, ...
Read More »Moana Boat Ride Coming to Disney World? NEW Patent Suggests So
At D23, some announcements were made that didn’t feel much like announcements at all. “Blue were made about what is “possible” and “being considered” and that didn’t sit well with fans. Things like Villains Kingdom and plans for what exactly to do with the now defunct Dinoland USA were “floated” without being promised. My guess is because they made so ...
Read More »The Heartwarming Story Behind the Man Who Cosplays at Walt Disney Will Bring Tears to Your Eyes
Bill Burns recently went to Disneyland dressed at Walt Disney for Dapper Day.Disneyland dressed at Walt Disney for Dapper Day. His outfit was simple, comparatively speaking, but his photos went viral thanks to his uncanny resemblance to Walt. Burns’ photos were a touching reminder of just how much Walt Disney means to Disney fans. I’d venture to say, I wasn’t ...
Read More »Main Street Electrical Parade and Starcruiser to Receive Top Industry Awards!
This week, at the International Association of Amusement Parks and Attractions (IAAPA) Expo, the Themed Entertainment Association (TEA) announced that Disney Parks, Experiences, and Products will be presented with three prestigious Thea Awards in 2023. What’s a Thea award? Good question. Think of it like an Oscar for theme parks. Each year the Themed Entertainment Association presents Thea Awards to ...
Read More »In Honor of Mickey’s Birthday a Beloved Disney Park Land Finally Has a Reopening Date
Oh boy! Hiya pals! In honor of Mickey and Minnie’s birthday, Disney Parks has some exciting news!!!! Mickey’s Toontown is finally going to reopen at Disneyland! The beloved area closed March 2022 to be completely reimagined and after the sneak peek we got at D23, we can confidently say it will have been worth the wait! The newly redesigned area ...
Read More »Disney’s Annual Holiday Special Has a Star Studded Line-Up
Get ready to rock around the Christmas tree because, in just nine days, Disney is bringing Holiday cheer right to your living room. The best part? You don’t even need to be a Disney+Disney+ subscriber to watch)! Disney is kicking off the holiday season with The Wonderful World of Disney: Magical Holiday Celebration is coming to ABC on November 27, ...
Read More »Disney Quietly Made a Serious Improvement to the Park Reservation System
Disney made a quiet change to its Park reservation system that is long overdue. The news got lost in the announcement of price increases, but this welcome change is one we aren’t mad about in the slightest. Beginning December 8, 2022, Walt Disney World will move to Park specific tickets for single-day Guests. This means going forward, you’ll specify at ...
Read More »Holiday Kitchen Menus Are Here!
EPCOT’s International Festival of the Holidays is back and better than ever! While this festival features more than just food (so much more), EPCOT festivals are famous for their food booths and the Holiday Kitchens are certainly standouts! The kitchens themselves were announced last month but specific menus had not been. Today we’ve got an indepth look at the eats ...
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