Last night after leading the Kansas City Chiefs to a Super Bowl victory in Miami, MVP Patrick Mahomes joined Disney Parks, Experiences and Products Chairman Bob Chapek this morning as he officially announced Disney Parks’ $1 million donation to Make-A-Wish in Mahomes’ honor. Bob Chapek, Mickey and Minnie Mouse, NFL
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Zootopia-Themed Expansion Headed to Shanghai Disneyland
Officer Hops is on the case! It looks like big news is coming to Shanghai Disneyland! There is a Zootopia expansion in the works that will bring the characters from the animated hit to life! This will be the eighth themed land to come to the newly revamped park. Using state-of-the-art
Disney Imagineers Once Again Proving Why They’re The Best As New Techs Come To Parks
The technology used in Disney parks attractions is top-of-the-line, to put it mildly! If you’ve had the opportunity to experience recent additions of rides such as “Flight of Passage,” you know exactly what I’m talking about. Disney is at the forefront of technological advancements and they aren’t stopping any time
We Finally Have a Sneak Peek of the New Riviera Resort
This weekend at D23’s Destination D: Celebrating Mickey Mouse, Chairman of Disney Parks Bob Chapek shared a sneak peek what Disney’s new Riviera Resort will be like. The Riviera Resort will be the 15th Disney Vacation Club resort on Disney property. It is slated to open sometime next fall, and
Big News From the #Shareyourears Fundraiser
Exciting news! Earlier this month Disney announced that for every publicly shared photo on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram with the hashtag #shareyourears, Disney would donate $5 (up to $2 million) to the Make a Wish Foundation. Fans took to social media in droves, sharing their ear selfies in support of
Gran Destino Tower at Disney’s Coronado Springs Resort Scheduled to Open
With Disney’s ongoing effort to create unique and amazing experiences for guests staying on property, their Coronado Springs Resort (along with many others) has been undergoing refurbishment and construction for quite some time. There finally seems to be some light at the end of the tunnel as Disney Parks announced
Disney VoluntEARS support City of Hope’s Walk for Hope
Disney VoluntEARS stretched their muscles and put on their running shoes last weekend. Over 100 of Disney’s volunteers took part in the part in the City of Hope’s Walk for Hope 2K/5K. The walk raises money for research into treatments for women’s cancers. Disney is known for its long history
The Walt Disney Company Announced Restructuring
The Walt Disney Company announced restructuring of the company’s business departments, effective today. The business operations will now be divided into four main parts: Parks, Experiences and Consumer Services; Direct-to-Consumer and International; Studio Entertainment; and Media Networks. Here is the full press release: BURBANK, Calif., March 14, 2018—To capitalize on today’s
Will Bob Iger’s Successor Be the Current Chairman of Disney Parks & Resorts?
Once Bob Iger announced that he would be stepping down as CEO of Disney rumors started to swirl on who his replacement would be. Today, internet reports are indicating current Chairman of Disney Parks & Resorts, Bob Chapek, has emerged as the front-runner for the position. Chapek has been with the
Star Wars Land-themed Pavilion and More Coming to D23 Expo 2017
In a little over a month Disney Addicts from around the world will gather at Disneyland to hear what the future holds for Disney at the D23 Expo. Today, we are learning about the pavilion called a Galaxy of Stories that will be dedicated to the new Star Wars
Changes Coming to Epcot, According to Disney
While the parks at Walt Disney World continue to see renovations, refurbishments and expansions, we’ve noticed that Epcot seems to be the only one that hasn’t had any major work done lately. There have been some rumors about things changing in Future World, but nothing specific confirmed as of yet.