“Words may not fully describe designer and Imagineer Rolly Crump. So to get a handle on this spirited, multi-talented Disney designer, think Leonardo DaVinci’s Universal Man.” –D23.com The entire Disney community has suffered an immense loss as one of the most influential contributors to the wonderful world of all things Disney, Imagineer Roland Fargo Crump, passed away on Sunday, March ...
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Disney Actor Reveals He “Doesn’t Have Long to Live”
A former Disney actor and television and film icon has revealed to fans that he doesn’t have long to live and says his mortality is part of the inspiration for his newest project. RELATED: Disney Actor Lands Starring Role in Blockbuster Film and Says He Won’t Apologize for the Inspiration Behind the Role Before 1966, the general public had likely ...
Read More »Costumed Character Saves Guest’s Life During Meet-and-Greet at Magic Kingdom
A costumed character at Disney World was visiting with Guests during a scheduled meet-and-greet at Magic Kingdom when she sprang into action, saving the life of a male Guest in the process. RELATED: Walt Disney World Will No Longer Be Located in Bay Lake, Florida A young man and his friends were visiting Disney World shortly after he returned from ...
Read More »A Man From Pennsylvania Prepares for His Disney World Trips in the Most Unusual Way
Everyone knows it takes a lot of planning and preparation to get ready for a trip to the Most Magical Place on Earth, but one dad has taken that preparation thing to a whole other level, making him internet gold lately. RELATED: This Man is Doing Something No Disney Fan Has Ever Done in the History of the Parks No ...
Read More »Disney Debuts Robot to Replace Costumed Characters in the Parks
For the first time ever, Disney has debuted a robot to replace costumed characters in the parks, or so it seems. During a presentation on the first day of the SXSW (South By Southwest) event in Austin on Friday, Disney Imagineers debuted a new type of robot that can complex moves like humans and is designed to create an emotional ...
Read More »This Man is Doing Something No Disney Parks Fan Has EVER Done in the History of the Parks
A man originally from Paris, France, is setting out to do something no Disney fan has ever done, and we don’t mind telling you: we’re a little jealous! RELATED: Disney Adults Are Awful Human Beings. And Most Are Barely Human at All Nathan Firesheets loves rides. And he loves Disney Parks. No, we mean he really, really, really loves Disney ...
Read More »Attraction To Be Dismantled, Removed Next Week, Following the Tragic Death of a Minor
An iconic attraction is scheduled to be dismantled and removed, beginning next week, following the tragic death of a minor aboard the attraction. When Walt Disney first chose to build a second theme park resort, giving the Disneyland Resort in California a sister park, he cut no corners–beginning with how he chose the location for his second park. Walt looked ...
Read More »Actor Keanu Reeves Takes Iconic Role From Johnny Depp in Film Franchise Worth Billions
For all of his talents, actor Johnny Depp simply couldn’t keep the iconic role in a famed billion-dollar franchise from slipping out of his hands forever. RELATED: Johnny Depp’s Most Prolific Role Might Just Be the One You Never Knew He Played Actor Johnny Depp has never been lacking in talent. He began his acting career in 1984, playing a ...
Read More »Disney CEO Makes Huge Confession About Disney Parks During Public Forum
Disney CEO Bob Iger made a huge confession during a very public forum on Thursday. The Walt Disney Company held on to Bob Iger as long as possible on his first go around as the organization’s CEO. The veteran employee of Disney and ABC had made his plans for retirement very public in the years leading up to his exit ...
Read More »Yet Another Theme Park Resort Announces It’s Coming to North Texas, Following Universal’s Lead
North Texas is about to welcome yet another theme park to the area, this time to the city of North Richland Hills, Texas. In January, Universal Studios announced plans for a brand-new theme park resort in the city of Frisco, Texas–an announcement that didn’t sit well with many Frisco residents who fear that such a development will increase crime in ...
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