Shanghai Disneyland is very far behind both cost and production wise, the park may not be opening on the announced June date and it is putting financial stress on US Disney parks. Although Disney has not yet may any public announcement about any cuts being made you can see them
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New character Meet & Greet coming to Disney’s Hollywood Studios
With all of the closures that have already and will continue to take place at Disney’s Hollywood Studios to make room for both Star Wars and Toy Story Lands it is nice to hear that something new will be joining the Studios line-up. Two new character meet and greets will
Magic Kingdom’s “Dream Along With Mickey” ending to make room for new Mickey’s Royal Friendship Faire
Dream Along With Mickey, which currently takes places in front of Cinderella Castle multiple times a day, it is confirmed it will be ending its long run in April. The stage show started in September 2006 and has taken place almost every day since. Mickey and his friends will grace
Disney artist Al Konetzni dies at age 100
Last week we lost a legend, Disney artist Al Konetzni passed away at the age of 100. Al Konetzni was born May 19, 1915, and began working for Walt Disney World in 1953. He created such items as a Donald Duck Pencil Sharpner, Uncle Scrooge Bank, Mickey Mouse Record Player,
Disney Wonder picks up Cuban migrants on it’s way to the Cayman Islands
The Disney Wonder was on its way to the Cayman Islands when they spotted a rustic boat with 12 people inside. The vessel carrying the migrants, which could only be described as dangerous and unseaworthy was stopped by the Wonder and the passengers were transported to the Disney Cruise Ship. The migrants
Production company of “Star Wars: The Force Awakens” will face criminal charges over Harrison Ford’s injuries
In June of 2014 Harrison Ford was hit with the hydraulic metal door from the Millennium Falcon and was air lifted to the hospital where his extensive injuries were handled. The filming was put on hold for 6 months while Ford recuperated. Foodles Production (UK) Ltd – a subsidiary of
Middle school child ordered to remove his Elsa costume on Disney day
According to a report from KTLA 5 news a middle school male student, Austin Lacey, 13, was ordered to remove his Elsa costume which he was wearing as a part of the school’s Disney spirit day. According to the principal at Ethan Chase Middle School in Riverside County, the only reason he was asked
Universal Orlando employee suing for being fired over stolen gun from his car
Dean Kumanchik has worked at Universal Orlando for more than 20 years earning 30 dollars an hour as a ride technician, recently he had his own gun stolen out of his car and was subsequently fired (the day before Christmas). Kumanchik has a concealed weapon license and according to Florida state
Cheerleading venue to open at Disney’s ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex
Earlier this week we reported that ESPN was adding a new venue, well it’s here! ESPN Wide World of Sports is adding a venue for cheerleading and dance competitions. This building will be the world’s first venue built specifically for dance and cheerleading, they had help with the building of
Wyndham Lake Buena Vista hotel security guard arrested in theft
A Wyndham Lake Buena Vista Hotel security guard, Edward Cespedes, was arrested last week and is facing charges of grand-theft after Orange Country Deputies caught him on surveillance cameras stealing $500 from a guest room in the hotel. According to the report there has been 23 complaints of money missing since early
String of robberies being reported at Disney’s Saratoga Springs Resort
According to a report from the Orlando Sentinel, Walt Disney World’s Saratoga Springs Resort and Spa has been under investigation for a number of robberies. Since late December there have been over 20 cases of electronics stolen. The rear sliding glass doors have been the access point on a large
New Passenger Train from Miami to Orlando
Here is the scenario: you got a great deal on a cheap flight into Miami for your Disney vacation, but now how do you get to Orlando? Spend an arm and leg on a taxi or rent a car, an expense which cancels out your great flight deal! Come mid 2017 this
Disney and Mattel renew their relationship for Cars 3
It was announced today that Mattel and Disney Consumer Products renewed their relationship for the cars franchise & the upcoming Disney*Pixar Cars 3 film. Their relationship allows Mattel the right to manufacture, market and distribute toys and other products based on the award-winning Cars franchise. Christopher Sinclair, chairman and CEO
Disney and Ethan Allen are developing new Disney inspired furniture!
I am very excited to announce that internationally celebrated, iconic American brand Ethan Allen announces a new collaboration with Disney Consumer Products that will fuse Disney magic and Ethan Allen quality—for an experience that’s whimsical, sophisticated, fun, and entirely unique. Ethan Allen’s in-house design team is busy developing a groundbreaking
