Brooke McDonald
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Closer look at new blasters and ride vehicles coming to Buzz Lightyear’s Space Ranger Spin at Magic Kingdom. The ride will follow the same path and will still spin as before. Ride vehicles will have screens and blasters will be handheld.
August 21, 2025 at 7:48 PM
Closer look at new blasters and ride vehicles coming to Buzz Lightyear’s Space Ranger Spin at Magic Kingdom. The ride will follow the same path and will still spin as before. Ride vehicles will have screens and blasters will be handheld.
A new meet-and-greet with Judy Hopps and Nick Wilde is coming to Discovery Island at Disney’s Animal Kingdom. They will meet at the Zoogether Day Gathering Spot in new Zootopia 2 outfits. First look at new costumes.
August 21, 2025 at 7:32 PM
A new meet-and-greet with Judy Hopps and Nick Wilde is coming to Discovery Island at Disney’s Animal Kingdom. They will meet at the Zoogether Day Gathering Spot in new Zootopia 2 outfits. First look at new costumes.
Setlist teased for Rock ‘n’ Roller Coaster Starring The Muppets, coming to Disney’s Hollywood Studios at Walt Disney World:
During the ride “you’ll hear The Electric Mayhem playing some of the most iconic, rockin’ hits... Hopefully G Force Records will release a concert setlist soon!”
During the ride “you’ll hear The Electric Mayhem playing some of the most iconic, rockin’ hits... Hopefully G Force Records will release a concert setlist soon!”
August 21, 2025 at 7:13 PM
Setlist teased for Rock ‘n’ Roller Coaster Starring The Muppets, coming to Disney’s Hollywood Studios at Walt Disney World:
During the ride “you’ll hear The Electric Mayhem playing some of the most iconic, rockin’ hits... Hopefully G Force Records will release a concert setlist soon!”
During the ride “you’ll hear The Electric Mayhem playing some of the most iconic, rockin’ hits... Hopefully G Force Records will release a concert setlist soon!”
New concept art showing enhancements coming to Big Thunder Mountain Railroad: bat-filled cave and Rainbow Caverns, plus deeper storytelling around founder Barnabas T. Bullion.
August 21, 2025 at 6:56 PM
New concept art showing enhancements coming to Big Thunder Mountain Railroad: bat-filled cave and Rainbow Caverns, plus deeper storytelling around founder Barnabas T. Bullion.
Zootopia: Better Zoogether! will open in the Tree of Life Theater at Disney’s Animal Kingdom at Walt Disney World on Nov. 7, 2025.
August 21, 2025 at 6:29 PM
Zootopia: Better Zoogether! will open in the Tree of Life Theater at Disney’s Animal Kingdom at Walt Disney World on Nov. 7, 2025.
Disney Starlight: Dream the Night Away is having a soft open performance tonight at 9pm at Magic Kingdom at Walt Disney World. The new nighttime parade officially debuts on July 20 at 9pm.
July 18, 2025 at 11:15 PM
Disney Starlight: Dream the Night Away is having a soft open performance tonight at 9pm at Magic Kingdom at Walt Disney World. The new nighttime parade officially debuts on July 20 at 9pm.
I am begging Walt Disney World to give TRON Lightcycle Run a red TRON: Ares overlay with the Nine Inch Nails soundtrack when the film comes out.
July 17, 2025 at 5:19 PM
I am begging Walt Disney World to give TRON Lightcycle Run a red TRON: Ares overlay with the Nine Inch Nails soundtrack when the film comes out.
Disney released the new trailer for TRON: Ares today, featuring Nine Inch Nails single “As Alive As You Need Me To Be.”
🎧Single out now, soundtrack out Sept 19
🎬 Film opens Oct 10
🎧Single out now, soundtrack out Sept 19
🎬 Film opens Oct 10
July 17, 2025 at 5:02 PM
Disney released the new trailer for TRON: Ares today, featuring Nine Inch Nails single “As Alive As You Need Me To Be.”
🎧Single out now, soundtrack out Sept 19
🎬 Film opens Oct 10
🎧Single out now, soundtrack out Sept 19
🎬 Film opens Oct 10
Universal has announced a second Universal Horror Unleashed location — Chicago! The new year-round immersive horror experience debuts first in Las Vegas on Aug. 14, 2025. The venue will be on Chicago Avenue at the former Tribune Distribution Center, between River North and West Town.
June 26, 2025 at 5:40 PM
Universal has announced a second Universal Horror Unleashed location — Chicago! The new year-round immersive horror experience debuts first in Las Vegas on Aug. 14, 2025. The venue will be on Chicago Avenue at the former Tribune Distribution Center, between River North and West Town.
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On Juneteenth, we celebrate freedom and recommit ourselves to the work that remains undone. We remember that even in the darkest hours, there is cause to hope for tomorrow’s light.
June 19, 2025 at 1:46 PM
On Juneteenth, we celebrate freedom and recommit ourselves to the work that remains undone. We remember that even in the darkest hours, there is cause to hope for tomorrow’s light.
Test Track reopens at Walt Disney World on July 22.
June 16, 2025 at 4:06 PM
Test Track reopens at Walt Disney World on July 22.
Chicago on the eve of No Kings Day: Pride shines bright. A tower is swallowed by fog. The name below begins to fade.
June 14, 2025 at 3:00 AM
Chicago on the eve of No Kings Day: Pride shines bright. A tower is swallowed by fog. The name below begins to fade.
Halloween Time returns to Disneyland Resort Aug. 22–Oct. 31, and Plaza de La Familia returns to Disney California Adventure Aug. 22–Nov. 2.
Oogie Boogie Bash returns to DCA select nights Aug. 17-Oct. 31. Tickets on sale to public June 26, Inspire Magic Key pre-sale June 24, all Magic Keys June 25.
Oogie Boogie Bash returns to DCA select nights Aug. 17-Oct. 31. Tickets on sale to public June 26, Inspire Magic Key pre-sale June 24, all Magic Keys June 25.
June 11, 2025 at 4:51 PM
Halloween Time returns to Disneyland Resort Aug. 22–Oct. 31, and Plaza de La Familia returns to Disney California Adventure Aug. 22–Nov. 2.
Oogie Boogie Bash returns to DCA select nights Aug. 17-Oct. 31. Tickets on sale to public June 26, Inspire Magic Key pre-sale June 24, all Magic Keys June 25.
Oogie Boogie Bash returns to DCA select nights Aug. 17-Oct. 31. Tickets on sale to public June 26, Inspire Magic Key pre-sale June 24, all Magic Keys June 25.
Disney shared details and concept art for a new parking and transportation hub coming to the east side of the Disneyland Resort. The hub will provide 6,000 parking spaces plus a pedestrian bridge over Harbor Boulevard and new esplanade experience. Construction slated to begin in fall of 2026.
June 6, 2025 at 2:04 AM
Disney shared details and concept art for a new parking and transportation hub coming to the east side of the Disneyland Resort. The hub will provide 6,000 parking spaces plus a pedestrian bridge over Harbor Boulevard and new esplanade experience. Construction slated to begin in fall of 2026.
The new Avatar area coming to Disney California Adventure will be built in the current Hollywood Backlot area. No construction timeframe for Avatar, but Monsters, Inc. Mike & Sulley to the Rescue! will close in early 2026.
June 6, 2025 at 1:52 AM
The new Avatar area coming to Disney California Adventure will be built in the current Hollywood Backlot area. No construction timeframe for Avatar, but Monsters, Inc. Mike & Sulley to the Rescue! will close in early 2026.
Disneyland Resort has announced that the new Coco attraction coming to Disney California Adventure will be near Paradise Gardens Park and Pixar Pier, in areas that are currently “predominantly backstage.” Construction begins backstage this fall.
June 6, 2025 at 1:48 AM
Disneyland Resort has announced that the new Coco attraction coming to Disney California Adventure will be near Paradise Gardens Park and Pixar Pier, in areas that are currently “predominantly backstage.” Construction begins backstage this fall.
Rivers of America, Tom Sawyer Island, and the Liberty Belle will all close at Magic Kingdom on July 7 (last day to experience is July 6). Here’s a new look at the Cars-themed replacement in the works.
June 3, 2025 at 3:25 PM
Rivers of America, Tom Sawyer Island, and the Liberty Belle will all close at Magic Kingdom on July 7 (last day to experience is July 6). Here’s a new look at the Cars-themed replacement in the works.
First listen to the music of Disney Starlight! youtu.be/mJo6DxYf-8Y
FIRST LISTEN: Behind-The-Scenes of the Music & Magic of Disney Starlight: Dream the Night Away
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May 27, 2025 at 11:36 PM
First listen to the music of Disney Starlight! youtu.be/mJo6DxYf-8Y
Disney Starlight: Dream the Night Away will debut at Magic Kingdom on July 20, 2025. Here’s a first look at the finale float and Mickey, Minnie, and Goofy’s costumes.
May 27, 2025 at 11:19 PM
Disney Starlight: Dream the Night Away will debut at Magic Kingdom on July 20, 2025. Here’s a first look at the finale float and Mickey, Minnie, and Goofy’s costumes.
First look at Disney Starlight merch.
May 27, 2025 at 10:59 PM
First look at Disney Starlight merch.
Star Wars: Rise of the Resistance makes an appearance on the facade of ‘it’s a small world’ during ‘Tapestry of Happiness,’ a projection show celebrating 70 years of Disneyland attractions. The show officially debuts May 16, 2025. #disneyland70
May 15, 2025 at 1:47 PM
Star Wars: Rise of the Resistance makes an appearance on the facade of ‘it’s a small world’ during ‘Tapestry of Happiness,’ a projection show celebrating 70 years of Disneyland attractions. The show officially debuts May 16, 2025. #disneyland70
Just announced: 2025 Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party will run select nights Aug. 15 to Oct. 31. Tickets on sale May 15 for guests staying at select Walt Disney World Resort hotels, Walt Disney World Swan and Dolphin Hotels, and Shades of Green. On sale May 22 for all other guests.
May 12, 2025 at 1:54 PM
Just announced: 2025 Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party will run select nights Aug. 15 to Oct. 31. Tickets on sale May 15 for guests staying at select Walt Disney World Resort hotels, Walt Disney World Swan and Dolphin Hotels, and Shades of Green. On sale May 22 for all other guests.
GEO-82 souvenir glasses will be available for purchase via mobile order for guests with reservations at GEO-82, opening June 4 at EPCOT. Reservations for the adult-exclusive lounge open May 6.
April 28, 2025 at 5:36 PM
GEO-82 souvenir glasses will be available for purchase via mobile order for guests with reservations at GEO-82, opening June 4 at EPCOT. Reservations for the adult-exclusive lounge open May 6.
The new adult-exclusive GEO-82 lounge opens at EPCOT at Walt Disney World on June 4; reservations open May 6. Menu features signature cocktails and globally inspired small plates.
Menu first look: disneyparksblog.com/wdw/disney-e...
Menu first look: disneyparksblog.com/wdw/disney-e...
April 28, 2025 at 5:29 PM
The new adult-exclusive GEO-82 lounge opens at EPCOT at Walt Disney World on June 4; reservations open May 6. Menu features signature cocktails and globally inspired small plates.
Menu first look: disneyparksblog.com/wdw/disney-e...
Menu first look: disneyparksblog.com/wdw/disney-e...
Walt Disney World vacation bookings for 2026 will be available starting April 22. New offer for 2026: Walt Disney World hotel guests who buy the dining plan with their package for all adults (10 and up) in the party get free dining for kids in their party (ages 3-9).
April 21, 2025 at 2:07 PM
Walt Disney World vacation bookings for 2026 will be available starting April 22. New offer for 2026: Walt Disney World hotel guests who buy the dining plan with their package for all adults (10 and up) in the party get free dining for kids in their party (ages 3-9).