Ashley Carter
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Journalist turned digital creator. Posts about theme parks, movies, TV, business, pop culture and other interests.
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Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge at Disneyland is getting Pink Milk on Jan. 8.
January 6, 2026 at 12:05 AM
Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge at Disneyland is getting Pink Milk on Jan. 8.
Disneyland Handcrafted, a new documentary from Leslie Iwerks, begins streaming Jan. 22 on Disney+ and Disney's YouTube channel.
The documentary uses rare archival footage to give viewers an inside look at the creation of Disneyland.
The documentary uses rare archival footage to give viewers an inside look at the creation of Disneyland.
January 5, 2026 at 5:26 PM
Disneyland Handcrafted, a new documentary from Leslie Iwerks, begins streaming Jan. 22 on Disney+ and Disney's YouTube channel.
The documentary uses rare archival footage to give viewers an inside look at the creation of Disneyland.
The documentary uses rare archival footage to give viewers an inside look at the creation of Disneyland.
Jimmy Kimmel wins the Critics Choice Award for best talk show. During his acceptance speech he "thanked" President Donald Trump:
"...without whom we'd be going home empty-handed tonight."
"...without whom we'd be going home empty-handed tonight."
January 5, 2026 at 1:26 AM
Jimmy Kimmel wins the Critics Choice Award for best talk show. During his acceptance speech he "thanked" President Donald Trump:
"...without whom we'd be going home empty-handed tonight."
"...without whom we'd be going home empty-handed tonight."
During the Critics Choice Awards, Chelsea Handler poked fun at Leonardo DiCaprio for almost missing the ceremony after being stuck in St. Barts:
“Leo almost didn’t make it tonight because he was trapped on a boat in St. Barts. It was just like the Titanic, but worse because Jeff Bezos was there.”
“Leo almost didn’t make it tonight because he was trapped on a boat in St. Barts. It was just like the Titanic, but worse because Jeff Bezos was there.”
January 5, 2026 at 1:06 AM
During the Critics Choice Awards, Chelsea Handler poked fun at Leonardo DiCaprio for almost missing the ceremony after being stuck in St. Barts:
“Leo almost didn’t make it tonight because he was trapped on a boat in St. Barts. It was just like the Titanic, but worse because Jeff Bezos was there.”
“Leo almost didn’t make it tonight because he was trapped on a boat in St. Barts. It was just like the Titanic, but worse because Jeff Bezos was there.”
New Ice Lolly flavors at Diagon Alley at Universal Studios Florida. Four flavors inspired by each Hogwarts house:
🔴 Gryffindor – Peach & Strawberry
🔵 Ravenclaw – Huckleberry & Grape
🟡 Hufflepuff – Pineapple & Milk Chocolate
🟢 Slytherin – Coconut & Matcha
🔴 Gryffindor – Peach & Strawberry
🔵 Ravenclaw – Huckleberry & Grape
🟡 Hufflepuff – Pineapple & Milk Chocolate
🟢 Slytherin – Coconut & Matcha
January 4, 2026 at 12:30 AM
New Ice Lolly flavors at Diagon Alley at Universal Studios Florida. Four flavors inspired by each Hogwarts house:
🔴 Gryffindor – Peach & Strawberry
🔵 Ravenclaw – Huckleberry & Grape
🟡 Hufflepuff – Pineapple & Milk Chocolate
🟢 Slytherin – Coconut & Matcha
🔴 Gryffindor – Peach & Strawberry
🔵 Ravenclaw – Huckleberry & Grape
🟡 Hufflepuff – Pineapple & Milk Chocolate
🟢 Slytherin – Coconut & Matcha
Final weekend to ride Jurassic Park River Adventure at Universal Islands of Adventure before it closes for a long refurbishment. The ride will be closed Jan. 5 through Nov. 19.
January 3, 2026 at 10:04 PM
Final weekend to ride Jurassic Park River Adventure at Universal Islands of Adventure before it closes for a long refurbishment. The ride will be closed Jan. 5 through Nov. 19.
Sprinkles, known for its cupcake ATMs, will close its locations nationwide on Dec. 31, according to an Instagram post by Sprinkles founder Candace Nelson.
Nelson, who sold the company to a private equity firm in 2012, said her "heart is with the Sprinkles employees."
Nelson, who sold the company to a private equity firm in 2012, said her "heart is with the Sprinkles employees."
December 31, 2025 at 8:12 PM
Sprinkles, known for its cupcake ATMs, will close its locations nationwide on Dec. 31, according to an Instagram post by Sprinkles founder Candace Nelson.
Nelson, who sold the company to a private equity firm in 2012, said her "heart is with the Sprinkles employees."
Nelson, who sold the company to a private equity firm in 2012, said her "heart is with the Sprinkles employees."
Disney has modified the Indiana Jones Epic Stunt Spectacular show at Hollywood Studios after a cast member was injured by the boulder prop. In a new statement, Disney says it's focused on supporting the cast member who is recovering.
December 31, 2025 at 5:41 PM
Disney has modified the Indiana Jones Epic Stunt Spectacular show at Hollywood Studios after a cast member was injured by the boulder prop. In a new statement, Disney says it's focused on supporting the cast member who is recovering.
Tron: Ares begins streaming on Disney+ on Jan. 7.
December 30, 2025 at 5:21 PM
Tron: Ares begins streaming on Disney+ on Jan. 7.
A growing memorial outside the home of Adam The Woo. The Central Florida theme park community has been paying tribute to the vlogger since his death. Fans have left flowers, Starbucks cups, and heartfelt messages.
December 29, 2025 at 10:44 PM
A growing memorial outside the home of Adam The Woo. The Central Florida theme park community has been paying tribute to the vlogger since his death. Fans have left flowers, Starbucks cups, and heartfelt messages.
The Oscars are heading to YouTube. The awards ceremony will depart ABC and begin streaming on YouTube in 2029. The move is part of a multi-year deal that gives YouTube the exclusive global rights to the Oscars through 2033.
December 17, 2025 at 7:06 PM
The Oscars are heading to YouTube. The awards ceremony will depart ABC and begin streaming on YouTube in 2029. The move is part of a multi-year deal that gives YouTube the exclusive global rights to the Oscars through 2033.
Happy birthday to legendary actor Dick Van Dyke, who turns 100 today!
December 13, 2025 at 1:50 PM
Happy birthday to legendary actor Dick Van Dyke, who turns 100 today!
Taylor Swift's outfits from 'The Eras Tour' are now on display at Disney's Hollywood Studios. The display, located inside Walt Disney Presents, arrives in time for the release of the singer's docuseries on Disney+.
December 12, 2025 at 10:43 PM
Taylor Swift's outfits from 'The Eras Tour' are now on display at Disney's Hollywood Studios. The display, located inside Walt Disney Presents, arrives in time for the release of the singer's docuseries on Disney+.
Disney has revealed the closing date for Rock ‘n’ Roller Coaster Starring Aerosmith. The coaster's last day of operation will be March 1, 2026. The ride will be rethemed and reopen as Rock 'n' Roller Coaster Starring The Muppets in summer 2026.
December 12, 2025 at 2:58 PM
Disney has revealed the closing date for Rock ‘n’ Roller Coaster Starring Aerosmith. The coaster's last day of operation will be March 1, 2026. The ride will be rethemed and reopen as Rock 'n' Roller Coaster Starring The Muppets in summer 2026.
Disney and OpenAI have reached a 3-year licensing deal to bring characters across Disney brands to Sora.
As part of the agreement, Sora will be able to generate short, user-prompted videos that draw from a set of more than 200 characters from Disney, Marvel, Pixar and Star Wars.
As part of the agreement, Sora will be able to generate short, user-prompted videos that draw from a set of more than 200 characters from Disney, Marvel, Pixar and Star Wars.
December 11, 2025 at 2:34 PM
Disney and OpenAI have reached a 3-year licensing deal to bring characters across Disney brands to Sora.
As part of the agreement, Sora will be able to generate short, user-prompted videos that draw from a set of more than 200 characters from Disney, Marvel, Pixar and Star Wars.
As part of the agreement, Sora will be able to generate short, user-prompted videos that draw from a set of more than 200 characters from Disney, Marvel, Pixar and Star Wars.
Paramount has launched a $108 billion hostile takeover bid to buy Warner Bros. Discovery, challenging Netflix's deal to buy the company's movie and TV studios and HBO Max.
Paramount is appealing to Warner Bros shareholders, calling its offer superior to the one made by Netflix.
Paramount is appealing to Warner Bros shareholders, calling its offer superior to the one made by Netflix.
December 8, 2025 at 3:19 PM
Paramount has launched a $108 billion hostile takeover bid to buy Warner Bros. Discovery, challenging Netflix's deal to buy the company's movie and TV studios and HBO Max.
Paramount is appealing to Warner Bros shareholders, calling its offer superior to the one made by Netflix.
Paramount is appealing to Warner Bros shareholders, calling its offer superior to the one made by Netflix.
Avengers: Endgame will be re-released in theaters on Sept. 25, 2026.
December 5, 2025 at 8:33 PM
Avengers: Endgame will be re-released in theaters on Sept. 25, 2026.
Netflix has announced it will acquire Warner Bros. Discovery's film and TV studios and the HBO Max streaming platform in a deal valued at $83B.
The deal is expected to close in the 3rd quarter of 2026 once WBD spins off its Discovery Global division into a separate company.
The deal is expected to close in the 3rd quarter of 2026 once WBD spins off its Discovery Global division into a separate company.
December 5, 2025 at 1:03 PM
Netflix has announced it will acquire Warner Bros. Discovery's film and TV studios and the HBO Max streaming platform in a deal valued at $83B.
The deal is expected to close in the 3rd quarter of 2026 once WBD spins off its Discovery Global division into a separate company.
The deal is expected to close in the 3rd quarter of 2026 once WBD spins off its Discovery Global division into a separate company.
AFI has released its list of the top 10 films of 2025:
Avatar: Fire and Ash
Bugonia
Frankenstein
Hamnet
Jay Kelly
Marty Supreme
One Battle After Another
Sinners
Train Dreams
Wicked: For Good
Avatar: Fire and Ash
Bugonia
Frankenstein
Hamnet
Jay Kelly
Marty Supreme
One Battle After Another
Sinners
Train Dreams
Wicked: For Good
December 4, 2025 at 8:27 PM
AFI has released its list of the top 10 films of 2025:
Avatar: Fire and Ash
Bugonia
Frankenstein
Hamnet
Jay Kelly
Marty Supreme
One Battle After Another
Sinners
Train Dreams
Wicked: For Good
Avatar: Fire and Ash
Bugonia
Frankenstein
Hamnet
Jay Kelly
Marty Supreme
One Battle After Another
Sinners
Train Dreams
Wicked: For Good
Frozen Ever After at EPCOT will be closed starting Jan. 26 so that the updated animatronics of Anna, Elsa and Kristoff can be added to the attraction. The ride will reopen in February.
The updated animatronics coming to Frozen Ever After at EPCOT will debut in February, Disney has announced.
December 3, 2025 at 7:28 PM
Frozen Ever After at EPCOT will be closed starting Jan. 26 so that the updated animatronics of Anna, Elsa and Kristoff can be added to the attraction. The ride will reopen in February.
The Orange County woman who sued SeaWorld after she said a duck knocked her unconscious on the Mako coaster was hit by a snowy egret, not a duck, according to SeaWorld, which filed a motion to dismiss the lawsuit.
More: www.fox35orlando.com/news/seaworl...
More: www.fox35orlando.com/news/seaworl...
December 3, 2025 at 6:31 PM
The Orange County woman who sued SeaWorld after she said a duck knocked her unconscious on the Mako coaster was hit by a snowy egret, not a duck, according to SeaWorld, which filed a motion to dismiss the lawsuit.
More: www.fox35orlando.com/news/seaworl...
More: www.fox35orlando.com/news/seaworl...
Soarin' Over America is set to debut at EPCOT by Memorial Day.
December 3, 2025 at 3:33 PM
Soarin' Over America is set to debut at EPCOT by Memorial Day.
Rock 'n' Roller Coaster Starring Aerosmith will close at Disney's Hollywood Studios in spring 2026. The coaster will be transformed into Rock ‘n’ Roller Coaster Starring The Muppets, which will open summer 2026.
December 3, 2025 at 3:05 PM
Rock 'n' Roller Coaster Starring Aerosmith will close at Disney's Hollywood Studios in spring 2026. The coaster will be transformed into Rock ‘n’ Roller Coaster Starring The Muppets, which will open summer 2026.
Buzz Lightyear's Space Ranger Spin will reopen at Magic Kingdom in spring 2026. The attraction will have upgraded ride vehicles, updated targets and a new scene with an original character named Buddy.
December 3, 2025 at 2:56 PM
Buzz Lightyear's Space Ranger Spin will reopen at Magic Kingdom in spring 2026. The attraction will have upgraded ride vehicles, updated targets and a new scene with an original character named Buddy.
Big Thunder Mountain Railroad, which has been undergoing a lengthy refurbishment, will reopen at Magic Kingdom in spring 2026.
December 3, 2025 at 2:51 PM
Big Thunder Mountain Railroad, which has been undergoing a lengthy refurbishment, will reopen at Magic Kingdom in spring 2026.