Earlier this week, The Walt Disney Company shared the news that International Chairman Andy Bird would be leaving the company as part of a restructuring. Bird (seen second from the right above) joined Disney 14 years ago after spending time at Time Warner and was pivotal in helping Disney expand its reach
Tag: Disney News
A First Look at “Together Forever – A Pixar Nighttime Spectacular”
Disney has just released the first look at “Together Forever – A Pixar Nighttime Spectacular”. This new nighttime show will be coming to Disneyland park throughout Pixar Fest beginning April 13th. Guests can prepare to be wowed at this celebration of friendship orchestrated to dazzling pyrotechnics and memorable music. Together Forever will
The Walt Disney Company Denies Advance Screenings to LA Times
On Friday, November 3rd, the Los Angeles Times posted a note to its readers stating that reviews of Disney movies and programs would not be included in their annual Holiday Movies Sneaks section, as the Walt Disney Company is not offering the LA Times advance screenings. The note reads: “The
Bob Iger to Participate in Q&A Session at Bank of America Merrill Lynch Conference
The Bank of America Merrill Lynch 2017 Media, Communications & Entertainment Conference will be held next Thursday, September 7th 2017. The conference will take place in Los Angeles, California. Disney’s Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, Bob Iger, will be participating in a question and answer session during the conference. The
Disney Announces Signing Bonuses For New Employees
Have you always wanted to work for Disney? Well, now is the perfect time to make that dream come true as Disney is offering new incentives. Disney has recently increased its signing bonus from $500 to $1,000 or $1,500 for new full-time and part-time employees in the culinary department.
The Disney Wonder is the First Cruise Ship to Travel the Panama Canal Locks.
While the Fantasy headed to dry dock this weekend, all eyes were on the Disney Wonder cruise ship as it became the first large passenger vessel to pass through the new Panama Canal locks. On April 29th, cruise industry, history was made by the Wonder during a 14 night voyage from
2nd MagicBand Patent Infrigement Lawsuit Filed Against Disney
According to Law360 a second patent infringement suit was filed against Walt Disney Parks and Resorts on February 24. The lawsuit accusing Walt Disney Parks and Resorts of stealing patented technology for use in its MagicBand products that monitor park attendance and purchases made by guests. The sons of the now-deceased inventor of the
Mickey and Minnie light spinner toys recall
The producers of Disney Live and Disney on Ice is recalling 30,000 light spinner toy wands which were sold at the shows in October and December. Field Entertainment, the company that produced the toys are saying the top part of the light spinner wands could possibly detach. This could cause
Disney World raises ticket prices and annual passholder rates
Walt Disney World will be raising the prices for both the theme park tickets and annual passes. The new prices will be in effect starting Sunday, February 12, 2017. The price change will be as followed: Annual passes: Florida-Resident Gold Passes (which include block out dates during Christmas and spring break) are
Dad fulfills wifes dying wish to bring son to Walt Disney World
Billy Webb, a 33-year-old dad from New Jersey brought his son Will to Walt Disney World for the first time to grant his wife Kellie’s dying wish. Kellie Webb, 33, first met her husband of nine years while stationed in Fort Bragg, NC for the U.S. Army. She served as
Couple dies in accident while on Disney World Vacation leaves 2 children in the hospital
While on a vacation for the first time to Walt Disney World a family from Missouri was in a horrible car accident which left both parents dead and the 2 children in critical condition in the hospital . Sunday around noon a Ford Focus drifted into the lane containing the Moyers
Power outage at Fort Wilderness Resort in Walt Disney World
Fort Wilderness Resort is currently experiencing power outages according to guests via social media. Here are some guest tweets. 900 loop in Fort Wilderness is still without power going on 1 hour…pretty Mickey Mouse. — Mike (@mike7a10) September 23, 2016 Arrived at Fort Wilderness cabin at Disney World at
Suspicious package found near Disneyland Paris causes evacuation
Reports are coming in that there was a suspicious package found near Disneyland Paris this evening and the park has been evacuated. Park-goers and families had to leave the park due to the package found in a nearby principal train station, Marne la Vallee station. This is the 3rd time this train
Will Walt Disney’s first home be demolished?
The first home that Walt Disney rented in Los Angeles was sold and is now in danger of being demolished. The home is a small two-bedroom bungalow located at 4406 Kingswell Ave. It has been around for more than 100 years. In 1923 Walt Disney rented the home from his
