Tag: Disney News
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Development Resumes on Disney’s Live-Action ‘Tangled’ With A Potentially Interesting Casting of Mother Gothel
Disney has resumed development on a live-action Tangled. Deadline is reporting that the House of Mouse is revisiting the idea with Scarlett Johansson circling the role of Mother Gothel. Michael Gracey, the director of The Greatest Showman, is attached to direct. The script, based on the 2010 animated feature, is being worked on by Jennifer…
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Walt Disney World Resort Cast Members Honored with Walt Disney Legacy Award
It is the time of year when cast members are honored with the Walt Disney Legacy Award (read more about this award here). This award is given to cast members who were nominated by their peers for being inspiring and continuing the legacy of Walt Disney. These cast members continue to “Dream, Create, and Inspire”…
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Screenings of ‘The Emperor’s New Groove’ Coming to The Walt Disney Family Museum
The Walt Disney Family Museum is showing the fan-favorite animated movie The Emperor’s New Groove on select weekends throughout October and November. The movie is currently celebrating its 25th anniversary. The Emperor’s New Groove tells the story of Emperor Kuzco, who lives his grandiose life always following the same “groove” and never questioning what he…
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City of Avalon Gives Preferential Access to Disney Cruise Line
The City of Avalon City Council voted this week to give preferential access to the Disney Cruise Line. This agreement between the city and the Disney Cruise Line was approved unanimously. It will bring a minimum of 120,000 Disney Cruise Line passengers to Catalina Island per year through September 2030. The agreement also has the…
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Selena Gomez Talks Big Reveal in ‘Wizards Beyond Waverly Place’ in New Featurette
The second season of Wizards Beyond Waverly Place is now streaming on Disney+. All episodes of the season are now streaming on Disney+. There was a very large reveal at the end of the second season. Below the season’s description, read about the reveal and see a featurette of Selena Gomez talking about it! Wizards…
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Hong Kong Disneyland Announces 2026-2027 Disney Ambassador Team
Disney Ambassador teams have been revealed around the globe at the various Disney Theme Parks & Resorts. The final team has been announced this week, and that is for Hong Kong Disneyland. Hong Kong Disneyland announced that its 2026–2027 Disney Ambassadors will be Charlotte Wong and Daniella Rocca. These new Disney Ambassadors will officially begin…
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Downtown Disney District to Get New Gordon Ramsay Gastropub
More information about the transformation of the Downtown Disney District is being shared. Disney announced today that a new gastropub will be a part of this transformation. This will be Gordon Ramsay at The Carnaby. It will be found on the top level of the new home of the Earl of Sandwich. The creators of the…
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Disney’s Vero Beach Resort Celebrates 30th Anniversary with Cast Members
Disney’s Vero Beach Resort is celebrating its 30th anniversary. Nestled on Florida’s scenic Treasure Coast, and just a couple of hours south of Walt Disney World Resort, Disney’s Vero Beach Resort is Disney Vacation Club’s first off-site resort. It opened on October 1, 1995. Since then, it has continued the legacy of vibrant Disney storytelling,…
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Robert Irwin to Voice a Koala Named “Robert Furwin” in ‘Zootopia 2’
Zootopia 2 will be in theaters on November 26, and Robert Irwin is adding his voice to a koala named Robert Furwin. Irwin is an Australian conservationist, television presenter, zookeeper, wildlife photographer, and actor who shares similarities with his late father, Steve Irwin. Robert Irwin is currently a contestant on the ABC show Dancing With the Stars, announced…
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A Brief History of Disney Audio-Animatronics
There has been a lot of news recently surrounding Audio-Animatronics from The Walt Disney Company. Earlier this year, as a part of the Disneyland Resort 70th Celebration, a new Walt Disney Audio-Animatronic debuted at Disneyland as a part of Walt Disney – A Magical Life. Walt Disney World Resort is also getting a Walt Disney…
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Audio-Animatronic Benjamin Clawhauser To Be In Zootopia: Better Zoogether!
Zootopia: Better Zoogether! officially opens at Disney’s Animal Kingdom on November 7, 2025. When it does, fans will be able to attend a watch party of a special Zoogether Day celebration with performances from all across the diverse biomes that make up Zootopia. In Zootopia: Better Zoogether!, the Tree of Life Theater will be the center at…
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Rock ‘n’ Roller Coaster Starring The Muppets Opening at Walt Disney World Resort in Summer 2026
Muppets fans have another reason to be excited! Along with a 50th anniversary special of The Muppet Show arriving in 2026, there will also be a new attraction at Walt Disney World Resort. Disney has now announced that Rock ‘n’ Roller Coaster Starring The Muppets will be opening at Disney’s Hollywood Studios in the summer…
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EPCOT’s Frozen Ever After Getting Updated Audio-Animatronics
Guests who are experiencing Frozen Ever After get to experience the story of Frozen when they cruise through this Norway Pavilion attraction at EPCOT. For almost a decade, they have been getting to see Elsa, Anna, Kristoff, Sven, and even snowgies come to life in Audio-Animatronic form in this popular attraction. Soon, guests will get…
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Walt Disney World Resort Raises Prices on Annual Passes and Tickets
The Walt Disney World Resort has raised prices on all of its Annual Passes. It also raised prices on its tickets and other offerings. The news comes as Disneyland Resort also adjusted prices for its tickets and Magic Keys. The Annual Passes went up in price by a range of $20 – $80. Renewal rates…
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Disneyland Resort Announced 3-Day Park Hopper Ticket Deal for California Residents
The Disneyland Resort has announced a 3-Day Park Hopper ticket deal for residents of California. The new ticket deal allows for visits between January 1st and May 21st in the new year. These tickets can be used on non-consecutive days. The discount for this ticket deal is up to 50% (based on date), with the…
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Disneyland Resort Raises Prices on Some Magic Keys
The Disneyland Resort has raised prices on some of its Magic Keys. This comes as the domestic Disney parks update their pricing structures on entry fees. Of the four levels of Magic Key, two types saw their price increase. Two types remained at the same price. The Inspire and Believe Keys both saw prices increase,…
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15 Years Strong – GEEKS CORNER – Episode #784
Welcome to the first episode of the 16th season of Geeks Corner! This week marks 15 years since the first episode of Geeks Corner debuted on October 5, 2010. Joining for this special week is Clocky from Sent From Disneyland! This week, there are some special moments sprinkled in with the topics from the realm…
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Hand-dipped Mickey Premium Ice Cream Bars Coming to Walt Disney World
Mickey Premium Ice Cream Bars have been a favorite of Disney Parks guests since 1985. They were given their iconic Mickey head shape in the 1990s. Since 2019, Mickey premium ice cream bars have been available at your favorite grocery store. Now they are being given an upgrade as hand-dipped Mickey Premium Ice Cream Bars…
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Great Halloween Deals Available At Disney Store UK
Disney Store UK is having a Halloween Sale now through Friday, November 3. Other magical offers were added this week. Shoppers can enjoy frightfully fun discounts of up to 25% off a hauntingly good selection of décor, toys, and accessories. From glowing jack-o’-lanterns and Haunted House mugs to cuddly Nightmare Before Christmas plush and spooky…
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Select Chevrolet, Cadillac and GMC SUVs Get Disney+
Riders in select Chevrolet, Cadillac, and GMC SUVs can now watch Disney+ while going for a ride. The addition of the streaming service to select vehicles was announced by GM. The company touted 40 years of partnership with Disney as they delighted families with their collaborations. This is particularly true of Test Track at EPCOT…
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Walt Disney Imagineering Gives Behind-the-Scenes Look at Disney Cruise Line Entertainment Rehearsal Facility
Walt Disney Imagineering continues to pull back the curtains of its historically secretive operations. While many (most) of the secrets remain intact, Disney fans are still getting a look at some of the ways that Imagineering makes magic come to life. In a new video that was posted on YouTube, Imagineering showed off the Disney…
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Downtown Disney District to Present ‘Halloweentown’ for This Week’s Movie Night
The Downtown Disney District is hosting a series of movie nights that will take place on Wednesdays at 7:00 PM throughout Halloween Time at the Disneyland Resort. The first movie of this series was Hocus Pocus. Frankenweenie followed this. The movies are presented on the Downtown Disney LIVE! Stage lawn on the west end near the…
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Disney Acquires Rights to ‘Impossible Creatures’ Book Series
Author Katherine Rundell’s book series Impossible Creatures has had its rights acquired by Disney. This expansive deal includes a first-look relationship with her production company, Impossible Films. The deal will also have Rundell writing and developing feature film screenplays for the first two books in her blockbuster fantasy series. “When I read Impossible Creatures, I knew…
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Walt Disney World Resort Announces New Cold Brew Offerings
Walt Disney World Resort continues to add to its cold brew lineup. In all four parks, there are new cold brew offerings to be enjoyed. There are also new cold foam offerings! On top of their being new drinks, there are also new locations to get caffeinated throughout Walt Disney World Resort! While they may…