Tag: Disney Geek News
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Disney Entertainment Leadership Structure Set Under Dana Walden
Dana Walden has set up her leadership team for Disney Entertainment for when she takes over the role as President and Chief Creative Officer on Wednesday, and Josh D’Amaro takes over the role of CEO. In a memo to her team, Walden said, “The strength of Disney has always been the emotional connection between our…
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Special Soarin’ Over California Opening Day Attraction Poster Coming for Disneyland Magic Key Holders
The Disney California Adventure Food and Wine Festival is underway, and there is a special offering exclusively for Disneyland Magic Key Holders. Now through April 17, Magic Key Holders can take part in the Disney California Adventure Park Map Activity, while unlocking a Magic Key souvenir—an opening day Soarin’ Over California attraction poster that is…
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Disney’s Hilton Head Island Resort Celebrates 30th Anniversary with 3 Reasons to Visit
30 years ago, Disney’s Hilton Head Island Resort opened in South Carolina. This destination is different than other Disney destinations as it isn’t paired with a theme park like at Walt Disney World Resort or Disneyland Resort. Instead, the magic is found in the destination itself. Disney’s Hilton Head Island Resort combines Disney magic with…
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Check Out the New Rooms and Lobby at Disney’s Pop Century Resort
Disney has been hard at work updating Disney’s Pop Century Resort. The updates to the lobby, Petals Pool Bar, and refreshed rooms make the resort “Pop” like never before! Disney has shared a look at the updates. Take a look at them below! Updated Celebrates Decades The lobby is now brighter and more energetic than…
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Official Trailer for ‘Star Wars: Maul – Shadow Lord’ Released
The official trailer for Star Wars: Maul – Shadow Lord has been released. This comes ahead of the arrival of the series on Disney+ on April 6, 2026. The new trailer shows the Shadow Lord facing off against a Jedi Padawan and her Master… who no longer have an order to be a part of. Check…
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Disney Gives First Look at The Garden View Lounge Ahead of Its Reopening at Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort & Spa
The Garden View Lounge – Tea Experience will be returning at Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort & Spa on March 19, 2026. When it does, guests will get to experience a blend of the elegance of the Victorian era, along with some playful charm that comes from Walt Disney Animation Studios’ Alice in Wonderland. This brings…
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Disney Cruise Line Releases Heartwarming Ad During Oscars
The Disney Cruise Line released a new advertisement during the Oscars on Sunday, March 15, 2026. This heartwarming ad shows the power of moments, in this case, the power of a Disney moment. These moments can grow into treasured traditions. This follows a moment between a father and son through the years aboard a Disney…
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‘Avatar: Fire and Ash’ Costume Designer Deborah L. Scott Shares the Imagination, Innovation, and Inspiration Behind Her Oscar-Nominated Work
Every pixel of Avatar: Fire and Ash is a visual spectacle — right down to the bespoke costumes and accessories created by Oscar® winner Deborah L. Scott, whose work in the groundbreaking film is nominated for Best Costume Design at the 98th Academy Awards®. “I was very surprised by this nomination,” Scott said. “My work on this film was outside…
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Pixar’s ‘Hoppers’ Takes Top Spot at Box Office for Second Weekend
Pixar’s Hoppers continues to show strength at the box office. The newest Pixar Animation Studios’ film has taken the top spot at the box office for its second week in a row. The film earned an additional $28.5 million domestically. It has now earned $86 million domestically. Internationally, the film has earned $164 million to…
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Know Before You Go: Disney Adventure World
Disney Adventure World officially debuts to the world on March 29, 2026. When it does, guests will get to see what Disneyland Paris has done to transform its second park. Part of this transformation includes a nearly doubling in size of the second theme park at Disneyland Paris. This transformation and expansion includes a whole…
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New Cavalcade Coming to Disney Adventure World This Summer!
There are a lot of exciting things happening at Disneyland Paris, with more to come! This weekend, members of the media are getting a preview of Disney Adventure World. This includes Adventure Way and the new World of Frozen. This includes new attractions, entertainment, characters, dining locations, shops, and more! Along with giving a first…
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Here’s How ‘Zootopia 2’ Became the Number One Movie of 2025
2025 was a big year for Disney and for the Zootopia franchise. Zootopia 2 had an incredible run that ultimately saw it become the highest-grossing animated MPA film of all time. Now, it is also an Oscar-nominated film as well. The film is directed by Jared Bush and Byron Howard, and produced by Yvett Merino. Ahead of this…
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Disneyland Resort Tests Facial Recognition at Main Gate
The Disneyland Resort continues to try new things with its entry process. After testing the main gate process last year, the new main gate system was installed and is now used by guests entering Disneyland and Disney California Adventure. Now, it appears the next potential phase of this process is being tested. Guests visiting the…
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Oga’s Cantina Reopens in Disneyland’s Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge
On Friday, March 13, 2026, Oga’s Cantina reopened in Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge at Disneyland. The cantina had been closed since the end of January. It was closed to be renovated ahead of the expansion of the timeline in Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge. This expansion will bring in new characters from different eras of Star…
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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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Arendelle Boutique Brings Frozen Story to Life with Magical Details
The World of Frozen will soon be open at Disney Adventure World. When guests visit this new part of Disneyland Paris, they will step into the kingdom of Arendelle. This recreation of the world seen in the Frozen franchise is full of details that fans will recognize from the films and shorts. It also has…
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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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Check Out The New Takumi-Tei Spring Menu at EPCOT
Takumi-Tei has unveiled a new spring menu at EPCOT. This restaurant, found in the Japan Pavilion at EPCOT, is known for its omakase experience. This means that it is a “leave it up to the chef” menu. Recently, this menu was updated for the spring season by Disney chefs at EPCOT. This was experienced by…
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Geek Eats: Bluey-Inspired Foods at Disneyland
Bluey’s Best Day Ever! kicks off at the Disneyland Resort on March 22nd. When it does, guests will have the opportunity for fun and games with Bluey and Bingo at the Fantasyland Theatre (guide here). This has been reimagined as the grounds of Bluey’s school! Along with dancing, playing, and enjoying the best day ever…
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GUIDE: ‘Bluey’s Best Day Ever!’ at Disneyland
Bluey’s Best Day Ever! debuts at the Fantasyland Theatre at Disneyland on March 22, 2026. When it does, guests will step into the world of Bluey for a day of fun, games, and dance. That’s because the Fantasyland Theatre has been reimagined as the grounds of Bluey’s school. Ahead of the start of Bluey’s Best…
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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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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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More ‘Bluey’ is Heading to Disney+
Disney has announced that more Bluey is coming to Disney+. On March 16th, Bluey’s Big Play – The Stage Show will be arriving on Disney’s streaming service. This will be followed by ten Bluey Minisodes, which will make their Disney+ debut on May 20th. Below are details about the arrival of more Bluey offerings throughout…
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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…