Disney has revealed new Avatar ride concept art for the planned attraction at Disney California Adventure. The artwork offers another look at the boat ride planned for the project, which remains in development at Disneyland Resort. The timing is notable because Disney...
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World Celebration Ground Lights Restored at EPCOT, Yet Other Area Lighting Goes Awry
World Celebration has had a rocky rollout at Epcot, from broken ground lights to Communicore Hall’s lackluster reception. And while Disney has apparently finished repairs on its subterranean lighting fixtures, new illumination issues have arisen along with some wear and tear that shouldn’t be possible for an area that just turned a year old.
Bob Iger Names Walt Disney Company’s New York Headquarters After Himself
The Walt Disney company’s new New York City Headquarters, located at 7 Hudson Square, doesn’t bear the name of company founder and visionary Walt Disney. Instead, the state of the art facility is named the Robert A. Iger Building.
Disney World Prepares to Open Polynesian DVC Tower: PR Release Focuses on Sustainability Over Beauty
Rising up like a giant Marriott next to the Seven Seas Lagoon, the new Polynesian DVC Tower is a cheap-looking and garish addition to the Disney World horizon near Magic Kingdom. Now we may know why: a total emphasis on "sustainability" over actually making something...
The Long Game Exposed: How Disney’s Slow Changes Redefine ‘Normal’
The one thing the enemies of goodness, tradition, and honor have that we who uphold such things sometimes don’t understand is….patience. They know how to play “the long game” better than we do, and we need to savvy it better. Let this article be your first lesson.Case...
Wicked Dolls with Obscene Website URL Back on Store Shelves at Universal Orlando
During a recent trip to Universal Orlando Resort’s new Wicked merchandise store, That Park Place discovered that the theme park is still selling misprinted merchandise that originally directed children to a graphic website.
Disney Risks Much by Neglecting Domestic Theme Parks in Search of Cruise Ship Dominance
It's all about ship and not theme parks as Disney has seriously taken its eye off the ball in Orlando. Universal Studios may knock Disney World off its throne as a result of Bob Iger's efforts to throw everything he has at building a vacation naval fleet. ...
Walt Disney Animatronic Opening Date Announced Despite Granddaughter’s Objections
Disney will roll out its new Walt Disney Animatronic figure as part of its new show Walt Disney: A Magical Life this spring.
Walt Disney World Adds New Lions to Animal Kingdom Theme Park Prior to New Lion King Mufasa Movie
The Walt Disney Company has announced new residents of Animal Kingdom just in time for the release of the new Lion King prequel, Mufasa. According to a press release from Disney Connect, three new lions are now part of the experience guests can find at the half-zoo,...
Disney Fans Turn on Winnie The Pooh as Voice Actor Jim Cummings Attacked Online Over Alleged Support of Donald Trump
Oh bother, indeed! Jim Cummings, the beloved Disney voice of Winnie The Pooh, Tigger, Darkwing Duck, and many other iconic characters is being attacked by unhinged fans over alleged support of US President Elect Donald Trump.
Disney’s Mama Odie Actress Jennifer Lewis Goes on Another Profanity-Laced Tirade Following Trump Election Win
Another Disney actor has flown off the deep end following the results of the 2024 election. This time it’s once again Jennifer Lewis, who plays Mama Odie in The Princess and The Frog and Tiana’s Bayou Adventure at both Walt Disney World and Disneyland, flying off the handle in a profanity laced tirade aimed at black men and latinos who voted for Donald Trump.
Disney World Gets Sneaky in Quest to Cast Gender Diverse Actors to Play Little Mermaid in Hollywood Studios Casting Call
Disney has updated its casting call for The Little Mermaid: A Musical Adventure to remove gendered language for the roles of Prince Eric and Ariel respectively.
Tokyo Disneyland is Keeping Splash Mountain, At Least for Now
Recent announcements made by Tokyo Disneyland seem to confirm a That Park Place report from October which stated that, despite what other outlets were reporting, Tokyo Disneyland has no plans to close its Splash Mountain attraction anytime soon.
