Tony Dyson, who designed and built the original R2-D2 for the Star Wars Trilogy was found dead in his apartment, it is believed he died of natural causes. He was 68. Dyson, a British professor and special effects supervisor, did not actually design the droid. His company, The White Horse
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Jungle Navigation Co Ltd Skipper Canteen is now accepting same day reservations!
Very exciting news! You can now make your same day reservations for Jungle Navigation Co. Ltd. Skipper Canteen in Magic Kingdom. You can now book lunch or dinner reservations over the phone or online to enjoy the bold and flavorful food inspired by the Jungle Cruise ride! Guests of Jungle Navigation
Disney Marketing Legend and first President Jack Lindquist has passed at age 88
Remember Disney Dollars? Or the campaign slogan “I’m going to Disney World!/Disneyland?” Well none of that would have happen without Jack Lindquist, he was the first advertising manager at the Walt Disney Company. Unfortunately, he has passed away today at the age of 88. Lindquist was born in Chicago on
First Disney World employee dies at 83
Phil Smith, who became an employee of Walt Disney World before it even existed has passed away at age 83, on Tuesday in Minneola, Florida due to complications of kidney disease and COPD. Only a few years out of law school Smith as hired by Paul Helliwell of Disney’s law firm in
Turkey Leg no longer sold in Disney’s Animal Kingdom
It has been announced that starting March 1st the delicious turkey leg will no longer be served at Disney’s Animal Kingdom Flame Tree Barbecue. There has been some changes in the quick service and snack plan at the park and unfortunately this, along with churros, will no longer be served
Cupcake ATM coming to Disney Springs!
How cool is this? Coming this May to Disney Springs; an ATM machine that dispenses cupcakes! In case you do not understand what you just read, please keep reading! A Beverly Hills based bakery called Sprinkles is planning to open two separate bakeries in Florida, one being in Disney Springs.
Local Brooklyn Ice Creamery coming to Walt Disney World!
A local Brooklyn New York ice cream shop may be heading to Walt Disney World! In 2011 husband and wife team created The Ample Hills Creamery. It is a big success in New York, all the ice cream is hand-made, as well as all the add ons, the milk comes from grass-fed
Tusker House offering River of Light reserved seating plan
According to the Walt Disney World app there will be three showings of Animal Kingdom’s River of Light new nightly show with dinner packages being offered at Tusker House. No other details are on the app but we believe it will work just like the Fantasmic! Dinner Package at Disney’s Hollywood Studios. Full package details are not on the
Bus accident outside Disney’s Animal Kingdom Lodge
It is being reported that there was just a bus accident outside of Disney’s Animal Kingdom Lodge, and that the entrance is now being blocked. Chip was on the scene to take some photos. There was no EMS at the accident so it looks to just be a fender bender.
Hidden Mickey Solar farm now visible near Epcot
How cool is this? So, as a Disney fan you know Disney World loves to have hidden Mickey’s all over the place, however they have just found a place to put a giant 20 acre long hidden Mickey! If you look at a section of land near Disney’s Epcot
Epic New Star Wars Nighttime Spectacular and Stage Show Coming to Disney’s Hollywood Studios!
More exciting news for Disney’s Hollywood Studios and Star Wars Fans! Plans are currently in the works for a new Star Wars Procession, Stage show, and nighttime spectacular all so epic and spectacular that they will make Hollywood Studios history. On April 4 the new stage show, “Star Wars: A
Disney settles with Animal Kingdom employee’s widow
The worker killed while testing a ride in Disney’s Animal Kingdom family has reached a settlement with Walt Disney Parks and Resorts. The case was scheduled to go to court this week; however, the worker’s widow Terrie Roscoe dismissed the case voluntarily with prejudice on Friday. Roscoe’s attorney Brian Denney
More layoffs coming to Walt Disney World
Another group of Walt Disney World employees have been hit with walking papers. The latest group of layoffs comes to 100 painters from Walt Disney World. Disney is blaming this on traditional park hour differences in the less busy months, not the drop in quarterly earnings with ESPN or the delayed
Changes coming to Disney World Nighttime Shows
Hey Disney Addicts, it is I, Anonymouse, and do I have some gossip for you! Due to unfortunate financial difficulties in Disneyland Shanghai, the nighttime shows at Walt Disney World might be suffering. Although not 100% confirmed yet, it seems our beloved shows, Fantasmic! at Disney’s Hollywood Studio and Magic Kingdom’s
