Ladle Teases Jurassic Park 30th Anniversary Tribute Store Coming to Universal Studios Florida

An Easter egg hinting at the Jurassic Park 30th anniversary Tribute Store has appeared in the window of Studio Styles at Universal Studios Florida. Jurassic Park Tribute Store Hint Studio Styles is the new entrance to the Universal Studios Florida Tribute Store. The highly-themed store is redecorated each season for a different Universal IP or … Read more

Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania Streaming on Disney+ in May

“Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania” will begin streaming on Disney+ on May 17, 2023. Disney+ and Marvel Entertainment released an updated poster for the film to announce the streaming date. Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania “Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania” was released in U.S. theaters on February 17, 2023. It’s the third “Ant-Man” film and … Read more

Governor DeSantis Says Disney Lawsuit Doesn’t Have Merit and is ‘Political’

Florida Governor Ron DeSantis has responded to Disney Parks & Resorts suing him and his Central Florida Tourism Oversight District Board of Supervisors over their voiding Disney’s Development Agreement with the old Reedy Creek Improvement District Board. During a press conference in Jerusalem, part of his “international trade mission,” DeSantis said, “I don’t think the … Read more

First Disney’s ‘Wish’ Teaser Trailer Introduces Audiences to Asha, Valentino, and King Magnifico

Walt Disney Animation Studios has released the first teaser trailer and poster for “Wish,” which opens in theaters on November 22, 2023. “Wish” Poster “Wish” is a musical-comedy about the origins of the wishing star. The poster features the film’s title made out of glowing dots and colorful stars falling through the night sky. “Wish” … Read more

Despicable Me Minion Mayhem Sign Covered in New Wrap at Universal Studios Florida

The “Me” part of the Despicable Me Minion Mayhem sign has been covered in what appears to be a vinyl wrap. Construction walls, scrim, and scaffolding have covered much of the attraction’s façade for refurbishment in recent weeks, but the sign has remained in view. Despicable Me Minion Mayhem Construction Back in January, a covered entryway was … Read more

UPDATE: Fantasmic! Performances Removed From This Weekend at Disneyland

Disneyland has removed this weekend’s “Fantasmic!” performance times from their calendar. The nighttime spectacular previously had performances scheduled for this Friday, April 28, at 9:00 p.m. and 10:30 p.m., and every day after that. After the Maleficent dragon (also known as Murphy) caught fire on Saturday, April 22, “Fantasmic!” was initially removed from the schedule … Read more

Stanley Cup Returning to Downtown Disney District This Weekend

The Stanley Cup will be displayed for the second consecutive year at Downtown Disney District this weekend. Disneyland Resort guests will be able to visit the trophy between Splitsville Luxury Lanes and Tortilla Jo’s on April 29 and 30, from 12:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. each day. Guests can take photos with the Stanley Cup, … Read more

Chris Pine Cast in Walt Disney Animation Studios’ ‘Wish’

Chris Pine has been cast as King Magnifico in the upcoming Walt Disney Animation Studios film “Wish.” “Wish,” about the origins of the wishing star, is directed by Chris Buck and Fawn Veerasunthorn and written by Jennifer Lee. Ariana DeBose voices the main character, Asha, and Alan Tudyk voices a talking goat named Valentino. Asha … Read more

Haunted Mansion Movie Rating Announced

Disney’s new “Haunted Mansion” movie has been rated PG-13 by the Motion Picture Association (MPA) for “some thematic elements and scary action.” The 2003 “The Haunted Mansion” film directed by Rob Minkoff and starring Eddie Murphy was rated PG. It seems the new film will be a little darker and scarier than the original. Other … Read more

20th Digital Studio Dissolved, Quarter of D23 Staff Let Go During Round 2 of Disney Layoffs

The second round of The Walt Disney Company’s 7,000 planned layoffs has begun, with several members of the company’s entertainment division laid off yesterday. Deadline reports that the layoffs have also hit 20th Digital Studio and D23. 20th Digital Studio & D23 20th Digital Studio, which produced web content and was a subsidiary of 20th … Read more

DeSantis’ Office Responds to Walt Disney World Lawsuit

Florida Governor DeSantis’ Communications Director Taryn Fenske has released a statement responding to Disney suing the governor and the Central Florida Tourism Oversight District Board of Supervisors. “We are unaware of any legal right that a company has to operate its own government or maintain special privileges not held by other businesses in the state,” … Read more

More Details About Disney100 Mickey & Minnie Meet and Greet, First Look at Spaceship Earth Light Show, Exclusive Treats, and More Coming to Walt Disney World

Walt Disney World has shared more details about some of the exclusive Disney100 offerings coming to the parks and Disney Springs this year. Disney100 Mickey & Minnie Meet and Greet As previously announced, Mickey and Minnie will appear in their platinum Disney100 outfits for a meet and greet at EPCOT later this year. Disney said … Read more

BREAKING: Walt Disney World Suing Governor DeSantis and District Board

Walt Disney World is suing Florida Governor Ron DeSantis and the Central Florida Tourism Oversight District Board of Supervisors he appointed. Disney Files Lawsuit Against Governor DeSantis & CFTOD Board Disney names DeSantis, Meredith Ivey (Acting Secretary of the Florida Department of Economic Opportunity), Martin Garcia (Board Chair), and Board members Michael Sasso, Brian Aungst, … Read more

Central Florida Tourism Oversight District Board Makes it Illegal for Businesses to Adopt COVID-19 Restrictions

After voiding Disney’s final agreement with the Reedy Creek Improvement District, the Central Florida Tourism Oversight District Board of Supervisors voted to make it illegal for businesses within the district to exercise any COVID-19 preventative measures. At the start of the Wednesday meeting, several Disney Springs business owners appeared before the board to express their … Read more

DeSantis’ Board Vote to Void Disney’s Final Agreement With Reedy Creek Improvement District

The Central Florida Tourism Oversight District Board of Supervisors appointed by Governor Ron DeSantis has officially voted to void Disney’s final agreement with the previous Reedy Creek Improvement District board. During their Wednesday meeting, the Board of Supervisors declared the Development Agreement and Declaration of Restrictive Covenants null and void. They cited a failure to … Read more

Disney Springs Business Owners Express Concerns About Tolls and Taxes to Central Florida Tourism Oversight District Board

During Wednesday’s meeting of the Central Florida Tourism Oversight District Board of Supervisors, several Disney Springs business owners made statements of concern about potential tolls and taxes. Most Disney Springs businesses are not owned and operated by Disney, but by third parties. Speakers at the meeting represented restaurants including Rainforest Café, T-Rex, The Boathouse, Splitsville, … Read more