If the Disney characters you meet at the parks are real to you, do not go there today. Or read this article. LAKE BUENA VISTA, FL — Bob Chapek, Chairman of Disney Parks, Experiences, Consumer Products and Spas, has a special treat for certain Disney Cast Members: “You do not have to wear a costume today!” On a…
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“Rethemed” is probably more accurate. ANAHEIM, CA — The Disney fan universe has been all atwitter following stories that the Disneyland Park and Spa is eliminating benches. As usual, however, there is more to the story. And also as usual, Uncle Walt’s Insider has all the super-reliable details the other theme park news sites miss….
Troubling brewing in the European parks. PARIS, FRANCE — French news agency Agence France-Presse is reporting that Disneyland Paris surrendered to its Bavarian counterpart earlier today. Details are still sketchy, but apparently the park was responding to an invasion into French territory by Disneyland Bavaria Cast Members. Check back here for details as they surface. UPDATE…
Disney goes low-tech for Epcot’s new nighttime spectacular. WALT DISNEY WORLD, FL — Illuminations: Reflections of Earth has been a crowd favorite at E.P.C.O.T. Center and Spa since the early 90’s. Illuminations, a dazzling combination of music, fireworks, pyrotechnics, yogurt, lasers, torches, live marine mammals, and a rotating globe with continent-shaped video screens (which show scenes…
Rumors… er, rumours fly about a new Disney/Peter Jackson venture. MATAMATA, NEW ZEALAND — It sounds like amazing, and too good to be true. Insiders within the Disney company and Peter Jackson’s Wingnut Films are passing along rumors that a new Disneyland-style park may be coming to New Zealand. Even better, the entire park will be…