This May, The Mandalorian & Grogu will mark the first Star Wars film in seven years to hit theaters. The theatrical debut of Pedro Pascal’s bounty hunter and alien sidekick—introduced on the successful Disney+ series—achieves what few industry experts expected. It has the lowest production budget of any Disney Star Wars film to date.
One of the more endearing parts of The Walt Disney Company has been its commitment to help for children with very serious diseases. Today, we'd like to celebrate the 45 years that Disney has partnered with Make-A-Wish® to bring dreams to families suffering some of the...
EPCOT’s newest premium upcharge has arrived, and once again, it’s not for the families who built the brand. Hot on the heels of the controversial announcement of the adults-only Spaceship Earth Lounge GEO-82, Walt Disney World has announced a new “Enchanting Extra”.
According to theme park news site Blog Mickey, the experience includes prime window seating for “Luminous: The Symphony of Us,” sommelier-selected bubbly, themed cocktails, and light fare. The cost? $179 per adult, plus tax and gratuity—and that’s excluding the park admission.
Disney is celebrating a massive win with Deadpool & Wolverine, the R-rated superhero event that shattered records and revived faith in the Marvel brand for some. According to Deadline’s Most Valuable Blockbuster tournament, the film brought in over $1.3 billion at the global box office and delivered an impressive $400 million in profit.
But the real story isn’t just what Deadpool & Wolverine earned—it’s what Disney lost elsewhere.
If you thought each virtual queue rollout was a disaster at Walt Disney World and Disneyland, it looks like Disney is ready to bring that frustration to the high seas as part of the Disney Cruise Line.
Guests aboard the Disney Wish were met with an unwelcome surprise during the ship’s April 21 voyage — the rollout of a virtual queue system for popular onboard experiences. Using the Disney Cruise Line’s Navigator app, passengers were encouraged to reserve times for character meet-and-greets and rides like the AquaMouse water coaster. Access to the app is complimentary even without a paid Wi-Fi package, but that doesn’t make the move any less controversial.
Starting May 11th, Disney will officially begin a phased closing of the Muppets Courtyard, marking the slow dismantling of one of the last places in the parks that honored Jim Henson’s legacy. The first step will see Mama Melrose’s Ristorante Italiano serving its final meals on May 10th, after which it will permanently shutter. Other offerings, including the beloved MuppetVision 3D attraction, the final project Henson worked on before passing away tragically in the early 90s, will remain open for a few more weeks.
According to a detailed write-up by the BBC, Disney’s gritty Star Wars series Andor may have taken more than just inspiration from history—it may have quietly adapted the early exploits of one of the 20th century’s most infamous political figures: Joseph Stalin. Yes, that Stalin.
A New York mother is taking Disney to court after an alleged injury at one of Walt Disney World’s most popular water parks. Kimberly Panetta, a mom of two from Long Island, has filed a lawsuit against Disney seeking $2 million in damages, claiming she was “violently struck” by a “mammoth” wave in the Surf Pool at Typhoon Lagoon during an April 2022 visit.
The once-beloved family sitcom Malcolm in the Middle is returning to screens via a Disney+ revival — but this isn’t the same Wilkerson family fans remember. Alongside returning stars like Frankie Muniz, Bryan Cranston, and Jane Kaczmarek, the new series introduces a brand-new character: a non-binary child named Kelly. And yes, this is already drawing attention for the message Disney appears to be sending.
On May 23, 2025, two major films are set to premiere: Disney’s live-action Lilo & Stitch and Paramount’s Mission: Impossible – The Final Reckoning. Some industry analysts have speculated about a potential "Barbenheimer"-like phenomenon, referencing the unexpected...
As the grand opening of Universal Studios Orlando Resort’s Epic Universe approaches on May 22, 2025, anticipation is building for what promises to be a transformative addition to Central Florida’s tourism landscape. This marks the first major theme park opening in Florida since 1999, signaling a significant expansion in the region’s entertainment offerings. It now appears that Universal Studios will utterly transform the theme park industry in less than a month, and not just for Florida… but perhaps for the entire world.
A former Walt Disney World Cast Member has been sentenced to federal prison after hacking the company’s allergy menu, illegally accessing the resort’s internal systems and altering critical food safety information. The incident raised serious concerns about guest safety and cybersecurity at one of the world’s most visited destinations.
Tony Gilroy is no stranger to dark storytelling. The creator and showrunner of Andor, arguably Disney+’s most acclaimed Star Wars series, has earned praise for injecting a gritty, mature sensibility into the galaxy far, far away. But with the release of Andor Season 2, Gilroy has now crossed a line into controversy that many fans believe should never have been breached.