More than 145 Disney employees were notified today they are being laid off amid restructuring at Walt Disney Parks and Resorts, the company said. Disney said the restructuring involved more than 0.1 percent of the division, meaning more than 145 people are losing their jobs. The cuts were made to the
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Disney Pulls Off Magical Surprise At Downtown Disney for Guests
In anticipation of COCO hitting theaters Nov. 22, Disney pulled off a magical surprise for unsuspecting families at Downtown Disney. Watch as the curtains behind a lone guitar open to reveal COCOstar Anthony Gonzalez and Club Mickey Mouse’s Sean Oliu as they stage a live performance for the families. The heartwarming moment is accompanied by mariachi dancers and a band, transforming the
littleBits Joins Lucasfilm To Reveal Never-Before-Seen Droids
Sharing some exciting news from Lucasfilm today – Facebook, Fitbit, Industrial Light & Magic, Instagram, Twitter, Google, and Lucasfilm joined forces last night to inspire the next generation of inventors at the first-ever Droidathon. The event ushered in a competition for Star Wars fans – with Kathleen Kennedy, Daisy Ridley, and Kelly
Coco Becomes #1 Film of All Time in Mexico
Ahead of its U.S. debut on Nov. 22, Pixar’s Coco is already breaking records in its first international market, Mexico, where today it will become the #1 film of all time in local currency. Through Nov. 14 (19 days of release), Coco has taken in 824M pesos and will today pass the 827M pesos earned
Save Up To 30% on 5-Night Stays at Aulani, A Disney Resort & Spa
If these cooler temperates have you thinking tropical thoughts then you are in luck! Aulani, A Disney Resort & Spa is offering discounts now through May 9, 2018. Guests staying 5-nights or longer can save 30% off Ocean & Partial Ocean Views, and 25% off Standard, Island Garden & Poolside
New Resort Pick Up Time For Disney’s Magical Express
Big news for Walt Disney World guests who are planning on using Disney’s Magical Express during their next trip! We have just received confirmation from Disney that starting tomorrow (November 17, 2017) Disney’s Magical Express will begin picking up guests (for their transfers back to the Orlando Airport) from the Disney
All New Deadpool 2 Trailer Gets Wet *NSFW
An all new Deadpool 2 trailer is here and it’s hidden within a spoof of the famous TV painter, Bob Ross! After 90 seconds of “Yellow Snow” colored paint and being reminded that we get to “make and break the rules,” the clip is interrupted by technical difficulties that take
Newest Episode of Science and Star Wars Takes Viewers To Outer Space
The newest episode of Science and Star Wars takes viewers to outer space! In this week’s video, NASA astronaut Jack Fischer welcomes viewers via videostream from the International Space Station to give a tour of the largest structure humans have ever put into space, including the U.S. laboratory where engineers
Princes Harry and William May Play Stormtroopers in New ‘Star Wars’ Film
Photo Cred: Newsweek.com In August, Star Wars: The Last Jedi star John Boyega spilled the beans that not only did Prince William and Prince Harry film scenes when they visited Pinewood Studios in April 2016, but Tom Hardy also was milling around the set at the same time. By then, Take That singer Gary Barlow had already revealed that he had shot
Disney Legend Richard M. Sherman Inducted into IAAPA Hall of Fame
Exciting news! Disney Legend Richard M. Sherman has been inducted into the International Association of Amusement Parks and Attractions (IAAPA) Hall of Fame. Sherman received the honor for his many memorable contributions to Disney parks around the world. Sherman has been featured several times over the years on the Disney Parks Blog. Some
MAC Snow Ball is Coming to Disney Springs This Weekend
The festive event, which is taking place on the Waterview Stage November 16 – 19 2017, will feature performances, DJ dance party, and brand-new product releases. These experiences will run between the hours of 12pm to 12am during each day of the event. Free giveaways and makeup demonstrations will also be a part
Black Tap Craft Burgers & Beer Announced For Downtown Disney
Good news Disneyland foodies! Black Tap Craft Burgers & Beer has just announced that they will be opening their very first California location in Downtown Disney. In 2018 Disneyland Resort visitors can sample their award-winning burgers and signature CrazyShake™ milkshakes. The Downtown Disney location will be a completely customized
Celebrate the Holidays with Olaf’s Frozen Adventure!
Walt Disney Animation Studios goes back to Arendelle this holiday season, unwrapping “Olaf’s Frozen Adventure,” an all-new 21-minute featurette. With four new original songs, the featurette welcomes back to the big screen the characters that audiences fell in love with in 2013’s Oscar®-winning feature “Frozen.” Directed by Stevie Wermers-Skelton and
Kristin Bell To Host ABC “Encore!”a One Hour Musical Television Special on ABC on December 10th
Fans of Kristin Bell from Disney’s Frozen, will want to check out a new television special that she is producing and hosting which will run on ABC this Sunday, December 10th at 10:00pm EST. This 1-hour special will reunite the cast of a high school musical and asks them to perform it again
