Tag: Disney
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Masai Giraffe Calf Charms Guests on Kilimanjaro Safaris
Earlier this spring, a Masai giraffe calf named Ivy was born. Just months after her April birth, Ivy made her savanna debut. She can now be seen by guests who are experiencing the Kilimanjaro Safaris. She is found with her mother, Willow. Ivy already weighs almost 300 pounds, Disney shared. She also stands approximately 7/1/2…
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Celebrate CHOC Sweet Treats Day, Friday, June 12, 2026!
One of the sweetest days of the year is almost upon us! CHOC Sweet Treats Day at Chick-fil-A in Orange County is a day where sweet treats help support a sweet cause. On this day, and this day only, proceeds from all cookie and brownie sales will benefit CHOC Children’s Hospital (now Rady Children’s Health…
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Floyd Norman, Disney’s First Black Animator, To Receive Academy Honorary Award
Congratulations are in order for legendary Disney animator Floyd Norman, who will receive an Academy Honorary Award at the 2026 Governors Awards. The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences has announced that its Board of Governors voted to present Academy Honorary Awards to actor Glenn Close, animator Floyd Norman, and director Ridley Scott, and…
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Autopia | DISNEY THIS DAY | June 11, 2016
On this day in 2016, the Autopia attraction closed at Hong Kong Disneyland after an almost ten-year run in the park. The Hong Kong version of the classic attraction was the first to have fully electric cars instead of gas-powered. An internal audio system filled in the engine noises. Honda Motors sponsored the futuristic attraction…
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‘Toy Story 5’ Stars Tom Hanks and Conan O’Brien Visit Disneyland Resort
Toy Story 5 arrives in theaters on June 19, 2026. Ahead of its public debut, stars Tom Hanks and Conan O’Brien stopped by the Disneyland Resort for a very magical day. During their visit, they started things off at Disney California Adventure. While there, they visited Woody, Jessie, and Buzz Lightyear at Pixar Pier at…
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Colorful Logo Mania Merchandise Coming to Disney Parks
A new line of merchandise is coming to the Disney Parks, and to say it is colorful would be right on the nose. The new Logo Mania Collection is boldly colorful and celebrates some of the favorite things from the parks. This colorful collection features six unique colors. There are four colors, with an additional…
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Scrims Come Down From Around Astro Blasters at Disneyland
The Buzz Lightyear Astro Blasters are scheduled to reopen on Friday, June 12, 2026. Ahead of the reopening, the scrims have come down from around the attraction. While walls are still up, they will soon be gone as well. The reveal shows a newly painted facade, giving the attraction a new look. While it previously…
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Walt Disney Imagineering Shares Behind-the-Scenes Look at Motion Capturing a Muppet!
Rock ‘n’ Roller Coaster Starring The Muppets is now open at Disney’s Hollywood Studios. This attraction has fans racing through town to make it to an Electric Mayhem concert. One of the highlights of this new Muppetational attraction is related to its queue. In the queue, fans can find Muppet Audio-Animatronics. One of these figures…
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Final Trailer Released for Live-Action ‘Moana’
The final trailer for the upcoming live-action Moana has been released by Walt Disney Studios. This comes ahead of the film’s arrival in theaters on July 10, 2026. This trailer has been released as tickets go on sale for the movie. The final trailer gives a glimpse at some of the scenes that haven’t been…
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Geek Eats: Disney Celebrates America Food Guide
The United States of America is celebrating its 250th anniversary. Disney is joining in the festivities with its own Disney Celebrates America festivities. This has included special events, moments, merchandise, the debut of Soarin’ Across America, and new foods and novelties. Across the country, Disney Chefs have made a collection of treats and sips to…
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New Cast Members Announced for ‘Only Murders in the Building’
Work is underway on Season 6 of Only Murders in the Building. After the shocking ending of Season 5, the podcasting sleuths – Charles, Oliver, and Mabel – find their next case taking them to the United Kingdom. This time, they are investigating the murder of their rival podcaster Cinda Canning. Canning was found dead…
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Indiana Jones Epic Stunt Spectacular! | DISNEY THIS DAY | June 10, 2000
On this day in 2000, the Indiana Jones Epic Stunt Spectacular! at Disney’s Hollywood Studios reopened after a six-month refurbishment, the first extended overhaul since opening day in 1989. The inaugural show was filled with a very special group of fans—500 Floridians all with the last name Jones! Disney gave the invited Joneses red carpet…
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Taylor Swift Talks ‘Toy Story’ Impact at ‘Toy Story 5’ World Premiere
On Tuesday, June 9, 2026, the world premiere for Toy Story 5 was held at the Dolby Theatre on Hollywood Boulevard in Los Angeles, California. The star-studded event featured many of the stars and filmmakers for the next chapter in this beloved franchise. Among them was superstar songwriter Taylor Swift. The last couple of weeks…
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Disney Parks Shares More About The Lion King Ride for Disney Adventure World
In a new video showcasing hidden secrets throughout Disney Adventure World, Disney Parks also revealed more about a highly anticipated attraction coming to the park. This is an attraction based on the 1994 animated classic The Lion King. In the video that recaps the initial announcement for the area, Imagineers describe what is going into…
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‘Kingdom Hearts IV’ Trailer Released at Nintendo Direct
A new trailer that showed the gameplay for the upcoming Kingdom Hearts IV has been released. It was revealed during Nintendo Direct by Square Enix. This trailer shows more of the gameplay for this game. With this trailer, once again, Sora is back in action on a new adventure. This one does seem to be…
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Matterhorn Bobsleds Closing for Refurbishment in July
The Matterhorn Bobsleds are the newest attraction to be scheduled for a refurbishment. Disney has shown dedication to proactively planning closures of attractions for refurbishments. These closures give Disney time to polish attractions, provide needed maintenance that can’t be done overnight, and sometimes even improve efficiencies for attractions. The Matterhorn Bobsleds is generally refurbished every…
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GUIDE: 2026 Disney After Hours at Walt Disney World Resort
Disney After Hours are separately ticketed events that allow guests to be in the parks after they have ended their normal operating hours. This allows attendees to experience lower wait times, character greetings, free snacks, and an abundance of Disney magic. For those who may not have experienced Disney After Hours before, Disney shared information…
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Rocket, Groot, Mr. Fantastic, and Silk Are Heading to ‘Marvel’s Spidey and his Amazing Friends’
More exciting news is coming for when season 5 of Marvel’s Spidey and his Amazing Friends arrives on Disney Jr. and then Disney+. It will premiere on Monday, July 13, on Disney Jr. (7:00 a.m. EDT/PDT) and later that day on Disney Channel and Disney Jr. on Demand, with five episodes available the next day on…
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An Earthquake in Cuba is Felt at Walt Disney World Resort
On Monday, June 8, 2026, in the afternoon, an earthquake in Cuba was felt at Walt Disney World Resort. The earthquake took place in Cuba at approximately 2:00 PM and was felt in Florida shortly after. It was a 6.4 earthquake that was centered off the coast of Cuba in Mantuba. The quake did not…
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Cars | DISNEY THIS DAY | June 9, 2006
On this day in 2006, Pixar’s ‘Cars’ was released. Talented but arrogant race car Lightning McQueen discovers the importance of the journey, not the finish line, when he takes an unexpected detour to the sleepy Route 66 town of Radiator Springs. ‘Cars’ was the last Pixar film made before the studio was bought by Disney.…
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New Teaser Released for ‘Descendants: Wicked Wonderland’ Ahead of July Debut
A new teaser has been released for the upcoming Descendants: Wicked Wonderland. This comes ahead of the newest Descendants film’s arrival on Disney Channel on July 16th and then on Disney+ the following day. New poster art was also revealed, along with the news that critically acclaimed actress and comedian Awkwafina will be joining the…
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Disney Shares How Kendi the White Rhino Regained Her Sight at Disney’s Animal Kingdom
Kendi, the white rhino, has lived at Disney’s Animal Kingdom her entire life. For 27 years, the Animal Care team has cared for and observed her for nearly three decades. This is done with great attention to detail. The keepers began to notice slight cloudiness in the right of Kendi. This subtle change was recognized…
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Opening Date and Menu Revealed for La Poutinerie at EPCOT
The Canada Pavilion is about to get a new place to eat! This summer, guests who visit EPCOT will be able to enjoy La Poutinerie Hosted by Air Canada at the Canada Pavilion. This will be found at the former home of Refreshment Port. Earlier this spring, concept art was revealed for this new eatery…
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Walls and Scrims Come Down Around Buildings on Main Street, USA at Disneyland
For quite some time this spring, there have been walls and scrims surrounding the buildings on the Northwest end of Main Street, USA. These have, for the most part, hidden refurbishment work that has been happening on the block. There were a couple of times when the scrims were lowered due to high winds. This…