Tag: Disney Geek News
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Five & Dime Brings Added Holiday Cheer to Carthay Circle at Disney California Adventure
On any given day at Disney California Adventure, guests walking through Carthay Circle can find Five & Dime performing on a stage in front of the fountain in the middle of the circle. During the holidays, these performances have added merry magic. The jazz ensemble performs favorite holiday tunes, adding extra cheer to the already…
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Painting to Begin on Cinderella Castle at Walt Disney World Resort in January 2026
Earlier this year, at Destination D23, it was revealed that Cinderella Castle would be getting a new paint job. This new paint job would be inspired by the beloved classic paint job that many Disney fans had grown up seeing when visiting Magic Kingdom. One big question that has remained is when the painting would…
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‘Avatar: Fire and Ash’ Kicks Off Holiday Run With Solid Opening Weekend
Avatar: Fire and Ash has begun, what Disney undoubtedly hopes is a marathon run at the box office this weekend. The film earned $88 million domestically, and internationally, it earned $257 million. In total, it made $345 million globally during its opening weekend. This is more than the original film made during its opening weekend…
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Disneyland Paris Showcases Updated Buzz Lightyear Laser Blast
Disneyland Paris is reopening an updated Buzz Lightyear Laser Blast. This beloved dark ride has been closed for multiple months as it was refurbished and refreshed. After six months of being worked on by Walt Disney Imagineers, this attraction looks better than ever. Today, guests are able to experience it once again and help Buzz…
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D23 Hosts Jolly Holiday Party at Walt Disney Studios Lot
On Sunday, December 14, 2025, D23 hosted its holiday party at the iconic Walt Disney Studios lot. This holiday party came after a couple of nights of cast member parties that were also held on the lot. D23: A Jolly Holiday on the Lot gave D23 Gold Members the chance to visit the historic Disney…
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Sam Worthington, Zoe Saldaña, and Sigourney Weaver Give Behind-the-Scenes Look at ‘Avatar: Fire and Ash’
Avatar: Fire and Ash is now in theaters. The film takes fans back to Pandora for a third time, introducing a new adventure and new Na’vi tribes. The movie takes place shortly after the events of Avatar: The Way of Water. The Sully family is still living with the Metkayina Clan while mourning Neteyam, who…
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‘Avatar: Fire and Ash’ Ignites Holiday Box Office
Avatar: Fire and Ash is now in theaters. The film opened with $12 million in box office preview receipts on Thursday night and an additional $24.5 on Friday for a total of $36.5 million. The film is on track to ignite the holiday box office with a $90 million opening weekend. Internationally, the film brought…
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Bear Walker Launches All-New Collection in Celebration of the 30th Anniversary of Godzilla vs. Destoroyah
In celebration of the 30th anniversary of Godzilla vs. Destoroyah, Bear Walker Industries (BWI), an internationally recognized skateboard design and manufacturing company specializing in custom, handcrafted collector’s pieces, has announced an all-new collection of cruisers, street decks, apparel and more. Fans can celebrate the 30th anniversary of the iconic 1995 film with cruisers, skate decks, apparel, posters and…
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Disneyland Paris Shares A Day in the Life of the Sports Bar & Lounge Cast Members at Disney Village
Disneyland Paris recently saw the reopening of the Sports Bar & Lounge at Disney Village. The space returned with a new design and concept, and since November 22nd, it can be enjoyed by guests. After the reopening of this location, Disneyland Paris shared what a day in the life looks like for cast members who…
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lululemon Opens New Store in Downtown Disney District
The new lululemon store has opened at the Downtown Disney District. This comes earlier than the previously announced 2026 opening. The athletic apparel store can be found in the building that once housed the ESPN Zone. Guests can now peruse its shelves and tables as they purchase athletic apparel, footwear and accessories for yoga, running,…
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Disney+ and Hulu Make Massive Gingerbread Home Alone House For Guinness World Records Title
As Home Alone celebrates its 35th anniversary this year, Disney+ and Hulu decided to make things even more memorable. This was done with the building of a massive gingerbread house recreation of the McCallister House from the film. The new house was confirmed as the new Guinness World Records title for the largest gingerbread house…
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Celebrate the Opening of ‘Avatar: Fire and Ash’ with Disney Experiences Around the World
Avatar: Fire and Ash is now in theaters! With the arrival of the third film in the Avatar franchise, Disney Experiences is helping guests celebrate around the globe in multiple ways. Below is a look at how the arrival of Avatar: Fire and Ash can be celebrated in the Disney Parks and beyond! Avatar: Fire…
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Tokyo DisneySea “Sparkling Jubilee” 25th Anniversary Event To Begin April 15, 2026
Tokyo DisneySea will be celebrating its 25th anniversary in 2026. To mark this special occasion, Tokyo Disney Resort has announced that the Tokyo DisneySea 25th “Sparkling Jubilee” special event will be presented from April 15, 2026, through March 31, 2027. This celebration will revolve around the official color for the anniversary, “Jubilee Blue,” which is…
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New Disney Unscripted Looks Behind-the-Scenes at Disney Destiny Christening
In November, the Disney Destiny was christened and then went on to go on her maiden voyage. She is now in the midst of her inaugural season of 4- and 5-night cruises to The Bahamas and Western Caribbean. The christening of this beautiful new ship, which is themed to heroes and villains, took place on…
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Final Two Episodes of Taylor Swift’s ‘The End of an Era’ to Arrive Early Ahead of Christmas
In an early Christmas gift to fans, Taylor Swift has announced that the final two episodes of Taylor Swift | The End of an Era will be dropping on Disney+ early. In a post on social media, the superstar announced that the final two episodes of The End of an Era will be arriving on…
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Beloved Former Imagineer Eddie Sotto Passes Away
Former Walt Disney Imagineer Eddie Sotta has passed away. Sotto was only 67. Born on March 14, 1958, he was an American experiential designer, mixed-media producer, and conceptualist. Disney fans know him for his work at Disneyland Paris, Tokyo Disneyland, and the continuation of the legacy of Walt Disney Imagineer through his interviews, appearances on…
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‘Tron: Ares’ – Mr. Daps’ Home Entertainment Review
In Tron: Ares, the next chapter in the Tron trilogy flips things on its head when it brings beings off the Grid into the real world. Named Ares, this AI being comes to the real world and evolves beyond his programming. However, things aren’t as simple as that. There is also someone who wants to…
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New Featurette Looks at the Design Process Behind ‘Avatar: Fire and Ash’
This weekend, moviegoers will get the opportunity to return to Pandora for a third time as Avatar: Fire and Ash opens in theaters. This film sees Jake Sully and his family coming face to face with a new and aggressive Na’vi tribe. It also introduces audiences to more of Pandora. In the following featurette, Avatar…
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Final Day for Standard Shipping Before Christmas Announced for Disney Store
For fans who are doing their Christmas shopping on the Disney Store, the final day to order gifts with standard shipping has been announced. The Disney Store has an announcement saying that December 18th is the last day to make orders with standard shipping to have them arrive before Christmas. This comes as there are…
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Take a Look at the Disney Store in New York City’s Times Square
Disney Store Times Square can be found on Broadway in New York City. It is 20,000 feet of Disney magic in the middle of the Big Apple. It is also a must-stop destination for Disney fans who are visiting New York. The store has two floors full of products, themed displays, photo ops, and holiday…
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Disney Shares Highlights of Disney+ and Hulu in 2025
As 2025 comes to an end, there are lots of wrap-ups coming from different services. These show the highlights of what people have watched and/or listened to. Disney has done something similar with Disney+ and Hulu, showcasing what people spent the most time streaming through the year. Below are some of the highlights of 2025…
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GUIDE: January 2026 Disney+ Arrivals
Disney+ continues to add more content regularly. With more new episodes of Percy Jackson and the Olympians, all of the Indiana Jones films, and the premiere of Hey A.J.!, January 2026 will be no different. Disney+ has revealed all of the new content that will be arriving on the streaming service next month. Take a…
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Disneyland App and Website Now Includes Magic Key Upgrade Functionality
The Disneyland Resort continues to add more features to its app and website. One of the newest upgrades comes ahead of the arrival of the new Explore Magic Key on January 13, 2026. This new feature allows Magic Key holders to upgrade their Magic Key straight from the Disneyland App or website. This makes it…
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Disney’s Hollywood Studios Unveils Taylor Swift Exhibit
A new exhibit has debuted at Disney’s Hollywood Studios, showcasing some of the costumes worn by Taylor Swift during The Eras Tour. They are also featured in The End of an Era docuseries and Taylor Swift: The Eras Tour | The Final Show on Disney+. Guests visiting Walt Disney World can stop by Walt Disney Presents and check out…