Just weeks after reopening, Hong Kong Disneyland will close once again. The park was reopened to the public on June 18, but on Monday the park announced it would close for a second time on July 15th, due to concerns about the coronavirus pandemic. Ayaka McGill/AFP/Getty Images “As required by the government and health authorities…
Splash Mountain — one of Disney’s most popular rides since its creation in 1989, is being “completely re-imagined”. The log flume ride, based on the controversial 1946 film “Song of the South” — isn’t going anywhere as Imagineers have been hard at work for well over a year to completely re-imagine Splash Mountain at both…
As Disney prepares for the reopening of their theme parks next month, Walt Disney World is making changes to its popular Epcot International Food & Wine Festival. They are making the necessary adjustments in co-ordinance with government and health officials to continue offering fall events at its theme parks. One staple of the fall season…
As Disney prepares for the reopening of the Walt Disney World theme parks next month, they’re taking a measured and deliberate approach to planning that applies appropriate new health and safety measures. The resort continues to follow guidance from government and health officials for responsibly operating the theme parks, so they can make the right…
Most Disney fans know of Gideon’s Bakehouse. The sweet shop is famous for selling their loaded cookies at The Polite Pig in Disney Springs. But soon, this award-winning bakery will be opening its very own location in The Landing, across from Jock Lindsey’s Hangar Bar at Disney Springs. Gideon’s is best known for small-batch, handmade,…
Walt Disney World, shut down since mid-March, has revealed their plans for reopening post COVID-19. The plans were presented along with representatives of SeaWorld during the May 27th meeting of the Orange County Economic Recovery Task Force. The resort is planing to open with a “staggered opening”. Magic Kingdom and Animal Kingdom would open for…
On March 11, 2020 the NBA became the first of several pro leagues to suspend operations in response to COVID-19. In the following weeks, owners and players have negotiated over the proper way to resume the season. After numerous reports came out over the last week detailing proposals about when and where the NBA might…
Today, Bob Chapek, CEO of The Walt Disney Company, announced a new Disney Parks, Experiences and Products leadership team that will be led by Josh D’Amaro, who has been named Chairman of Disney Parks, Experiences and Products. “I’m incredibly proud of the new leadership team at Parks, beginning with the segment’s Chairman, longtime Disney veteran…
The coronavirus pandemic has caused businesses from around the world to suffer and it appears the Walt Disney Company is no exception. Disney has announced that all cast members whose jobs “aren’t necessary at this time” will be furloughed starting April 19, and impact all employees who are not necessary to maintain park operations during the…
The Walt Disney Company Board of Directors announced today that Bob Chapek has been named Chief Executive Officer, The Walt Disney Company, effective immediately. Mr. Chapek most recently served as Chairman of Disney Parks, Experiences and Products. The former CEO, Bob Iger, will step down and take the role of Executive Chairman and continue…
One of the icons of the new Star Wars Galaxy Edge expansion is the Star Wars: Millennium Falcon – Smugglers Run ride where guests can take an active role as a member of the Millennium Falcon crew. The ride features Chewbacca and Hondo Ohnaka as the guides who instruct the guest on how they should operate the…
Today, Mickey Mouse celebrates his 91st birthday! To celebrate, Disney revealed a 3D poster for Mickey’s first attraction: Mickey and Minnie’s Runaway Railway. https://www.facebook.com/WaltDisneyWorld/posts/10158394284238274 Burst into Mickey and Minnie’s World The darling duo are taking a leisurely drive to a picnic in their sporty roadster—with Conductor Goofy’s train following merrily along. Plot twist—you get to…