The Disney era of Star Wars has been, to put it mildly, deeply divisive. The sequel trilogy—The Force Awakens, The Last Jedi, and The Rise of Skywalker—sparked the debate and has remained at the heart of it ever since. Yet one performer from the films believes audiences will eventually come around, even going so far as to claim the sequels could become as beloved as the prequel trilogy of the early 2000s.
Walt Disney Parks and Resorts is facing a major class action lawsuit over controversial changes to the Disability Access Service (DAS), a system designed to assist guests with disabilities at Disneyland and Walt Disney World. The DAS lawsuit, Malone vs. Disney, was filed in Orange County, California, and alleges that Disney, along with its contracted medical screening partner, Inspire Health Alliance, is engaging in discriminatory practices that violate multiple federal and state disability laws.
Former Disney Imagineer Jim Shull is once again calling out Disney’s declining standards—this time over a major design failure at Disneyland’s Haunted Mansion gift shop, Madame Leota’s Somewhere Beyond. Taking to X, Shull didn’t hold back after the shop was forced to close just six weeks after opening due to flooding from a mere half-inch of rain.
Just six weeks after opening, Disneyland’s Haunted Mansion gift shop, Madame Leota’s Somewhere Beyond, has already suffered thanks to a major design flaw. Following just half an inch of rain, the shop flooded, forcing Disneyland to close the store and stack sandbags at the entrance—a sight more fitting for a hurricane evacuation than a high-budget Disney attraction amidst light rain.
Disney Parks and Experiences have long relied on cutting-edge technology to bring immersive storytelling to life, with animatronics playing a crucial role in attractions from Pirates of the Caribbean to the newly opened Tiana’s Bayou Adventure. However, the rise of...
Disney Imagineering “Creative” Lead Kim Irvine has sparked controversy among Disney fans with comments made to the LA Times regarding recent changes to Disneyland’s Haunted Mansion.
Disneyland’s Haunted Mansion has reopened after an extensive refurbishment, and one of its most notable updates is a complete reimagining of the attic ghost bride scene.
Tiana’s Bayou Adventure has suffered another major setback, with the grand finale animatronic of Princess Tiana broken for more than a month at Disneyland.
Disney’s Tiana’s Bayou Adventure, the reimagining of Splash Mountain, has made headlines once again—this time for its merchandise choices. While the ride itself purposely steers clear of voodoo entirely, supposedly for the sake of cultural sensitivity, merchandise of Dr. Facilier, the voodoo villain of The Princess and The Frog, prominently graces the gift shop shelves.
Disney has quietly removed the AI-generated “Ghostly Bride” artwork from the Madame Leota’s Somewhere Beyond Haunted Mansion gift shop at Disneyland. The Haunted Mansion AI art, which was traced back to Redbubble and revealed to have glaringly artificial flaws, sparked outrage among fans and even some of Disney’s typically forgiving defenders.
Disneyland fans have discovered another off-the-shelf prop used in the park’s Haunted Mansion attraction, this time as part of the Imagineering-led Haunted Mansion queue reimagining / Magnolia Park replacement project.
Disney has surveyed its guests about the potential inclusion of The Simpsons in its parks. This may be closely tied to swirling rumors that Universal Studios is planning to replace its longstanding Simpsons attractions with Pokémon-themed experiences.
Disneyland was reportedly caught red-handed using AI artwork, cheap Amazon props, and pre-designed architecture for the new Haunted Mansion gift shop Madame Leota’s Somewhere Beyond. All this while still charging guests premium prices for what’s supposed to be an unmatched and unforgettable experience crafted by creative geniuses.