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Howard Ashman | DISNEY THIS DAY | March 14, 1991
On this day in 1991, lyricist, playwright, stage director, and Disney Legend Howard Ashman sadly passed away from the complications of HIV/AIDS at 40 years old. Ashman is best known for propelling the Disney Renaissance with the song lyrics he wrote for ‘The Little Mermaid,’ ‘Beauty and the Beast,’ and ‘Aladdin.’ The legacy he and…
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The Walt Disney Company Names Paul Roeder as Chief Communications Officer
There are a lot of changes happening in the leadership of The Walt Disney Company as incoming CEO Josh D’Amaro prepares to step into his new role. This last week, Disney Experiences saw a shake-up as Disneyland Resort President Thomas Mazloum was tapped to take over the role of Disney Experiences Chairman when D’Amaro moves…
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Disneyland Paris President Natacha Rafalski Shares About Disney Adventure World Opening
Disneyland Paris is about to undergo a major change. While there has been work happening for years, on March 29th, the second park at Disneyland Paris will be rebranded. With this change from Walt Disney Studios to Disney Adventure World will also come the opening of new experiences at the second park, effectively greatly expanding…
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Bluey’s Wild World Opening Date Revealed by Walt Disney World Resort
Bluey is going to Walt Disney World! Guests visiting Disney’s Animal Kingdom this summer will get to meet Bluey and her sister Bingo. They will both be found by taking the train to Conservation Station! There, they will then be able to have fun dancing and playing with Bluey and Bingo. This will start on…
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Race to Witch Mountain | DISNEY THIS DAY | March 13, 2009
On this day in 2009, ‘Race to Witch Mountain’ was released in the United States. The film was a reboot of the ‘Witch Mountain’ series from the 1970s, which included ‘Escape to Witch Mountain’ and ‘Return from Witch Mountain.’ Alexander Key wrote the original source novel in 1968. In this chapter, Dwayne Johnson stars as…
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Buzz Lightyear’s Space Ranger Spin to Reopen in April at Walt Disney World’s Magic Kingdom
Buzz Lightyear’s Space Ranger Spin has a reopening date. The Tomorrowland attraction, which has been closed since last year, is set to reopen with new enhancements and a new character on April 8, 2026. Disney shared this news along with other Cool KIDS’ SUMMER announcements that include the limited-time entertainment, attraction reopenings, and more! Along…
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Walt Disney World Resort Announces Details And Openings for Cool KIDS’ SUMMER
Cool KIDS’ SUMMER is returning to Walt Disney World Resort! Details were announced today about what exactly it will entail this coming summer. Starting on May 24th, this will offer the opening of attractions, stage shows, and other limited-time entertainment before it concludes on September 8, 2026. In short, it is fun for the whole…
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The Walt Disney Company to Webcast Annual Shareholder Meeting
On March 18, 2026, The Walt Disney Company will hold its annual shareholder meeting. This will also be the beginning of a new chapter in the history of Disney. March 18th is also the day that Josh D’Amaro will be taking on the role of Chief Executive Officer, as current CEO Bob Iger retires. Ahead…
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A New Era of Leadership at Disney Experiences and the Disneyland Resort
There is a new era of leadership beginning at Disney Experiences and the Disneyland Resort. This comes as Thomas Mazloum moves from his role as Disneyland Resort President to that of Disney Experiences Chairman. In his place, President and Manager of Disney Parks International Jill Estorino will be taking over leadership of The Happiest Place…
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Kim Irvine | DISNEY THIS DAY | March 12, 2011
On this day in 2011, Kim Irvine, former Imagineer and Art Director for Disneyland, received the Buzz Price Thea Award from the Themed Entertainment Association. Irvine was the first woman to receive this lifetime achievement award. She began work at WED Enterprises straight out of high school in 1970. Her career with Disney lasted for…
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‘The Lion King: Celebration in the Sky’ Lights Up Skies Over Disney Adventure on Maiden Voyage
The Disney Adventure is currently on its maiden voyage. The newest and largest ship to join the Disney Cruise Line fleet is sailing out of its home port in Singapore on a three-night cruise. One of the highlights of a Disney cruise is the fact that they do fireworks at sea. In fact, this is…
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Mulan Parade | DISNEY THIS DAY | March 11, 2001
On this day in 2001, the Mulan Parade made its final run at Disney-MGM Studios in Florida. The parade opened on the same day as the ‘Mulan’ film – June 19, 1998. Similar versions also ran for a short time at both Disneyland in California and Disneyland Paris. Mushu led the parade, which included 53…
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Disneyland Resort President Thomas Mazloum Promoted to Chairman of Disney Experiences
In January 2025, Thomas Mazloum was named President of the Disneyland Resort. Today, he was promoted to lead Disney Experiences. He came to this role after being the president of New Experiences Portfolio & Disney Signature Experiences. Mazloum held many other leadership positions within The Walt Disney Company throughout his career. This includes leadership positions…
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Disney Celebrates 100-Year Legacy of Winnie the Pooh
100 years ago, the beloved silly old bear known as Winnie the Pooh was created. Since then, he and his friends from the 100-acre wood have become beloved by millions. He has brought joy and comfort to fans of all ages over the course of the last century. As Winnie the Pooh celebrates 100 years…
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Disney Confirms Kathryn Hahn is Mother Gothel
Disney is making a live-action version of Tangled. This musical has already found its leads in Australian actress Teagan Croft and Milo Manheim of Disney’s Zombies franchise for the roles of Rapunzel and Flynn Rider. Now, it has found its Mother Gothel. In January, Kathryn Hahn was in talks with Disney for the role. Now, those talks have…
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Sip & Savor Food Review at 2026 Disney California Adventure Food & Wine Festival
The Disney California Adventure Food & Wine Festival has begun at the Disneyland Resort. This delicious festival runs through April 27, 2026, and is full of a variety of food, beverages, entertainment, demonstrations, merchandise, and more for guests to enjoy! During the opening weekend of the Food & Wine Festival, Mr. Daps and Caitie Bear…
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Golden Zephyr Closes at Disney California Adventure for Refurbishment
There have been quite a few closures recently in Disney California Adventure. While there really isn’t an off-season at the Disneyland Resort, recent refurbishments suggest it may be an off-season now. Recently, Jumpin’ Jellyfish underwent a brief refurbishment and then reopened the front half of the attraction. The other half still has scrims around it…
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New ‘We Call It Imagineering’ Episode Looks at Disney Cruise Line’s Biggest Ship
The Disney Adventure is now on its maiden voyage from its home port in Singapore. As cruises get to experience this magical new ship, Walt Disney Imagineering has released a new episode of We Call It Imagineering. This episode takes a look at Disney Cruise Line’s newest and largest ship. This is done by looking…
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D23 | DISNEY THIS DAY | March 10, 2021
On this day in 2021, D23: The Official Disney Fan Club and Walt Disney Imagineering teamed up for the first in a series of special events. It was called D23 x Walt Disney Imagineering Magical Milestones – Disney California Adventure Park 20th Anniversary and was streamed online. Director Leslie Iwerks and then-president of WDI Bob…
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Regal View Restaurant & Lounge to Debut at Disney Adventure World with Three New Princess Outfits
The Regal View Restaurant & Lounge will be opening with Disney Adventure World in just 20 days. When it does so, not only will guests have a new dining experience to enjoy at the second park at Disneyland Paris. They will also get to see three favorite Disney princesses in new outfits inspired by what…
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Quick Service Options Aboard the Disney Adventure
The Disney Adventure departs on its maiden voyage this week. When it does, the eighth ship in the Disney Cruise Line fleet will begin its inaugural season of three- and four-night sea cruises out of its home port in Singapore. This ship is the largest in the Disney Cruise Line fleet and is packed full…
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Scrims and Scaffolding Come Down Around Future Home of Earl of Sandwich at Downtown Disney District
Scrims and scaffolding have been removed from around the future Earl of Sandwich and Gordon Ramsay at The Carnaby. It is unknown whether these scrims and scaffolding were removed due to recent winds or due to ongoing progress at the location. With these barriers no longer in the way, progress on the new restaurant is…
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John Lounsbery | DISNEY THIS DAY | March 9, 1911
On this day in 1911, animator, Disney Legend, and one of Walt Disney’s Nine Old Men, John Lounsbery was born. Known as “Louns,” he was hired in 1935 as an assistant on ‘Snow White.’ He had a natural drawing style that felt stretchy and springy. Louns animated some favorite classic characters, like Dumbo, the animals…
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Winnie the Pooh & Piglet Spring Bucket Coming to Disneyland and Walt Disney World Resorts
In recent years, Disney has gotten increasingly creative with its buckets. Previously, they were just known as popcorn buckets. However, things have far eclipsed a simple popcorn bucket today. Now, these new buckets are at the level of many toys we had as kids. They are works of art, and many fans display them! Today,…