Tag: Disney News
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Walt Disney World Celebrates World War II Veteran’s 101st Birthday with Special Flag Retreat at Magic Kingdom
World War II hero Herb Maneloveg celebrated his 101st birthday during a special Flag Retreat ceremony at Magic Kingdom on January 25th. This was just one of several ways that Walt Disney World Resort celebrated and honored this war hero. Herb served as a Private in the U.S. Army’s 106th Infantry Division during the Battle…
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Disney Shares Thoughts and Process Behind Timeline Expansion of Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge at Disneyland
The timeline at Disneyland’s Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge is being expanded. With this timeline expansion, fans will be able to experience characters and stories from three eras of Star Wars. This includes the eras of the Galactic Civil War, the New Republic, and the Age of the Resistance. There will also be the introduction of…
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Disney Urges Shareholders to Vote Against DAS Proposal
Disney recently agreed to let a proposal from shareholders that would see its Disability Access Service (DAS) be reviewed by an independent expert be voted on. This will happen at its annual shareholder meeting this spring. Now, Disney has also revealed that it is advising shareholders to vote against this proposal. This comes after DAS…
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‘Sounds of Magic’ to Celebrate Musicals of Disneyland Resort Through the Years at Disneyland After Dark: 70 Years of Favorites
Disneyland After Dark: 70 Years of Favorites is a celebration of seven decades of Disney magic and memories at The Happiest Place on Earth. This special after-hours event will take place on March 3 and March 5. Tickets are still available on the Disneyland website. Ahead of the after-hours event, the Disneyland Resort has revealed…
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Disneyland Resort Releases Details About Ticket Sales for Disneyland After Dark: Disney Channel Nite and Star Wars Nite
On select nights in the coming weeks, guests are going to Disneyland to experience Disneyland After Dark: Sweethearts’ Nite. This sold-out after-hours event celebrates all types of love. As guests visit this Disneyland After Dark event, they can see “Once Upon a Dream,“ a new musical performed in front of Sleeping Beauty Castle, a cavalcade, Disney…
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Tokyo Disneyland’s ‘Wreck-It Ralph’ Attraction Gets Opening Timeline
A Wreck-It Ralph attraction that is replacing Buzz Lightyear’s Astro Blasters at Tokyo Disneyland now has a timeline for opening. In a fiscal report from the Oriental Land Company, it was revealed that this new version of the attraction will open in the spring of 2027. When the new attraction was announced in 2024, it…
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Take a Look at What’s Coming With The Disney Afternoon Collection on Nintendo Switch
The Disney Afternoon Collection on Nintendo Switch will be arriving for fans to play on their Nintendo Switch and Nintendo Switch 2 on February 26, 2026, for digital download and physical copies later. This will offer a blast-from-the-past with games based on several animated series that were part of The Disney Afternoon in the 1990s.…
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Super Bowl LX Champion Heading to Disneyland to Celebrate Big Win
On February 9, 2026, the Disneyland Resort will be celebrating the Super Bowl LX Champion. The announcement was made by the Disney Parks on social media ahead of the big game. The following was posted on social media by Disney Parks: This continues a tradition of Super Bowl champions going to either Disneyland or Walt…
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Disney Adventure World Map Shared by Disneyland Paris Ahead of Park’s Inauguration
Disney Adventure World will officially be the name of the second park at Disneyland Paris in exactly 60 days. When it does, Walt Disney Studios will be no more, and Disney Adventure World will be immersing guests on many adventures surrounding some of Disney’s most beloved stories. Ahead of the inauguration of this park on…
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Step Into ‘Frozen’ Story When Meeting Anna and Elsa at Disney Adventure World
In just 60 days, Disney Adventure World will debut at Disneyland Paris. This marks a milestone in the history of Disneyland Paris as this park transforms from Walt Disney Studios to Disney Adventure World. With this transformation of name also comes a transformation of focus. Where in the past, the focus was on movies and…
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Walt Disney World Honors Magic Makers During Disney Cast Member Service Celebration
Dating back to the days of Walt Disney, cast members have been honored for their service to the House of Mouse. This is a tradition that continues today. Yesterday, Walt Disney World closed the Magic Kingdom early for a special night that honored those who make the magic happen for guests who visit the Most…
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New Treats Come to Main Street Confectionery at Magic Kingdom
Some delicious new treats have come to the Main Street Confectionery at Walt Disney World’s Magic Kingdom. These treats aren’t just delicious to eat, but also equally pleasing for the eyes… or camera lens. Check out these new offerings below! The Main Street Confectionery can be found on the right side of Main Street when…
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This is 800! – GEEKS CORNER – Episode #800
Welcome to the 800th episode of GeeksCorner! This episode is a celebration of this milestone, and a few minutes are taken to look back through the years. The Geeks also spend some time to geek out about the new trailer for The Muppet Show. Then, they talk about this year’s Disneyland After Dark: Sweethearts’ Nite.…
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Broken Bridge Effect Returns on Indiana Jones Adventure at Disneyland
An effect that hasn’t worked for a very long time in the Indiana Jones Adventure at Disneyland is once again working. The bridge, which appears to break while guests ride on it, now has this effect working once again. This comes just days before Dinosaur closes at Disney’s Animal Kingdom at Walt Disney World Resort…
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Disney Releases Tips on How to Plan a Disney Vacation on National Plan for Vacation Day
Today is National Plan for Vacation Day. As a part of the celebration of the day, the Disney Parks Blog shared tips on how to plan a Disney vacation. Take a look at the tips that come from the planDisney panel for how to plan the perfect Disney vacation, or vacations!
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New Fireworks Show Announced for Disney Adventure
A new fireworks show is coming when the Disney Adventure goes on its maiden voyage and inaugural season. The Disney Adventure will be presenting the exclusive The Lion King: Celebration in the Sky. This will be a nighttime spectacular that is a tribute to the beloved Walt Disney Animation Studios’ The Lion King and its…
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‘Disney Jr. Ariel – The Little Mermaid’ Swimming to Disney+ on January 28th
The second season of Disney Jr. Ariel – The Little Mermaid will soon be available on Disney+. The season will arrive on the Disney streaming service on Wednesday, January 28, 2026. This season will continue to follow the young mermaid princess Ariel as she embarks on fun-filled, action-packed adventures with her friends throughout their Caribbean-inspired…
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LEGO SMART Play Expands with Five New Star Wars Sets
LEGO SMART Play might have just been revealed; however, it is already expanding. This expansion is happening in a galaxy far, far away. It also includes one of the droids we have been looking for (maybe we just didn’t know it yet?) LEGO has revealed five new LEGO Star Wars sets that utilize the new…
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Vocal Seoul Returns to Disneyland Resort for Lunar New Year Celebration
The a cappella group Vocal Seoul has returned to the Disneyland Resort for the Lunar New Year celebration. This ensemble is a group of Korean-American singers who sing K-Pop style a cappella covers of popular songs. They have grown quite popular with Disney guests over the last few years. Recently, the group performed during the media event…
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Disney Legend Martha Blanding to Appear at The Walt Disney Family Museum in February
Disney Legend Martha Blanding will be at The Walt Disney Family Museum in February to talk about her book Groundbreaking Magic: A Black Woman’s Journey Through The Happiest Place on Earth. This comes during Black History Month. Blanding will be joined by Disney historian Marcy Carriker Smothers for a discussion about her book and career…
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‘Avatar: Fire and Ash’ Gets Knocked From Top Spot at Box Office
Avatar: Fire and Ash has seen its run at the top of the box office end. This weekend, Mercy took the top spot. Mercy earned $11.2 million at the domestic box office, and Avatar 3 took $7 million over the weekend. This was followed by Zootopia 2, which brought in $5.7 million over the weekend.…
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Disney Gives Inside Look at Details and Design Process of Limited-Edition Disney Dolls
Disney offers some incredible limited-edition dolls for fans to collect. These are beautifully detailed recreations of some favorite Disney characters. Teams at Disney take great care to make dolls that capture the spirit, style, and storytelling details that are known and loved by fans. The newest doll that has been released is Cruella de Vil.…
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Disney, Lucasfilm and GoNoodle Collaborate on ‘Star Wars’ Mindfulness & Movement
Disney, Lucasfilm, and GoNoodle have announced a collaboration that will bring Star Wars to classrooms, living rooms, and learning spaces with short, engaging content. The collaboration is designed to help kids refocus, move, and build healthy habits. It blends GoNoodle’s developmental programming in combination with the characters and stories of Star Wars. This will allow…
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it’s a small world Holiday closes for Transformation to Classic Version of the Attraction
On Sunday, January 25, 2026, it’s a small world Holiday had its last day of operation for the 2025 Holidays at the Disneyland Resort season. This marks the end of all of the holiday offerings at The Happiest Place on Earth this year. On Sunday, Daps Magic team member Roger stopped by for one last…