Walt Disney Imagineering Job Postings Indicate Relocation to Orlando Area Still Planned for 2024, Despite Conflicts With Florida Government

Job postings for Walt Disney Imagineering indicate that the division’s move to Orlando, Florida is still planned to be completed by late 2024. Among the job postings is one for a New Experience Development Executive in Glendale, California. It notes that the “team will relocate to Orlando, Florida in late 2024.” Many Imagineers and other … Read more

New ‘Jurassic World’ Biosyn Mug and Tee Available at Universal Orlando Resort

More merchandise inspired by Biosyn Genetics from “Jurassic World Dominion” has arrived at Universal Orlando Resort. We found this mug and shirt at Islands of Adventure Trading Company and Jurassic World Outfitters. Biosyn Mug – $13 The mug is white, with the Biosyn Genetics logo on both sides. It’s patterned all over with scientific symbols, the … Read more

‘Avatar: The Way of Water’ Teaser Reaches 148.6 Million Views in First Day

The teaser trailer for “Avatar: The Way of Water” reached 148.6 million views in its first 24 hours online. 23 million views were from China alone. The teaser played in theaters in front of “Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness” over the weekend before being posted online Monday. The views beat out the first … Read more

RUMOR: Disneyland Paris to Announce Opening Date for Avengers Campus on May 20, May Open Unfinished

Rumors indicate that Disneyland Paris will announce the opening date for Avengers Campus at Walt Disney Studios Park on May 20, 2022. The land is scheduled to open this summer and an ad released today states it will open in “early” summer. Despite this, an opening date has not been announced. Reportedly, Avengers Campus will … Read more

Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party Tickets on Sale Now for Walt Disney World Hotel Guests

Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party tickets are now on sale for Walt Disney World Resort hotel guests. Tickets will be available to all other guests starting May 18. The party is returning to Magic Kingdom for the first time since 2019. Tickets range from $109 to $199, a significant increase since the last time the party … Read more

VIDEO: New Commercial for Avengers Campus at Walt Disney Studios Park in Paris Teases ‘Early Summer’ Opening

Disneyland Paris released a new commercial for Avengers Campus stating it is scheduled to open early this summer. Watch it below: The tagline translates to “Adventure with a capital A.” The English version of the ad says it is opening in “early summer.” Despite this, an opening date has not been announced. Check out our … Read more

VIDEO: Behind-the-Scenes Look at First Full-Speed Launch Test of TRON Lightcycle Run at Magic Kingdom

Walt Disney Imagineering has released a video of the first full-speed launch test of a train at TRON Lightcycle / Run in Magic Kingdom. Watch it below or on Instagram. We’ve caught vehicles push-pull testing and running at a slower speed before now. Push-pull testing means trains are slowly dragged through the entire track of … Read more

More Rockwork Added to Journey of Water Inspired by ‘Moana’ in EPCOT

Crews have begun installing more faux rockwork throughout Journey of Water Inspired by “Moana,” an upcoming attraction at EPCOT. The rocks are formed with wire mesh material. They can now be seen along one of the shorter structures and in the space between full structures. The first rockwork was formed around a larger concrete wall, … Read more

Merchandise Roundup 05/10/22: Star Wars Apparel, Moon Knight Magnets, Mickey & Friends Ornaments, and More

Welcome to the Merchandise Roundup for May 10, 2022! Each new day brings new merchandise to Walt Disney World, and we know you don’t want to miss a thing, so we gather new releases here. This week, we visited EPCOT, Disney’s Animal Kingdom, Disney’s Hollywood Studios, Magic Kingdom, Disney Springs, and Disney’s Art of Animation … Read more

Refurbishment of ‘Cars’ Area and Righteous Reef Playground Completed at Disney’s Art of Animation Resort

The exterior of Disney’s Art of Animation Resort is being refurbished and repainted. The Cozy Cone Pool reopened a month ago, and now refurbishment of the “Cars” area seems to be complete. Construction materials have been removed and guests can once again enjoy the scenery of Radiator Springs. Characters from “Cars” appear throughout this area. … Read more

New My Melody & Kuromi Loungefly Backpack, Handbag, and Wallet at Universal Orlando Resort

A new Loungefly mini backpack, handbag, and wallet featuring My Melody and Kuromi are available at the Hello Kitty Store in Universal Studios Florida. My Melody & Kuromi Loungefly Backpack – $82 The backpack has My Melody and Kuromi stacked on top of each other. My Melody is wearing her pink hood with her bunny ears … Read more

Writers and Artists Still Fighting to Receive Overdue Royalties From Disney

Michael Hiltzik has published a column in the Los Angeles Times about Disney continuing to cheat many writers, including those who wrote “Star Wars” novelizations, out of royalties. We first reported on this issue when it came to light in 2020, after Alan Dean Foster posted an open letter stating he had not received any … Read more

Weatherproofing Added as El CapiTOON Theater Façade Takes Shape at Mickey & Minnie’s Runaway Railway at Disneyland

The first weather-proof sheathing has been added to the El CapiTOON Theater façade of Mickey & Minnie’s Runaway Railway at Disneyland. The construction of the attraction is just barely visible beyond the closed entrance of Mickey’s Toontown. Sheathing has been added to the tower at the front of the El CapiTOON Theater, which guests will … Read more

Land Cleared for Downtown Disney District Reimagining

Following the demolition of the AMC Theater and other businesses on the west side of Downtown Disney District, the land has now been cleared for construction. The ground is almost completely flat now, except for a large, shallow hole. The tracks of construction vehicles cut through the dirt, but no vehicles were visible when we … Read more

New ‘Star Wars’ Tropical and Retro Action Figure Apparel and More Launch at Disneyland Resort

Even more “Star Wars” merchandise arrived at Disneyland Resort this week. We found most of this in the Star Wars Launch Bay. Vader’s Security Services Sweatshirt – $59.99 The merchandise features images of vintage “Star Wars” action figures. This pullover hoodie is blue, with Darth Vader and Stormtrooper action figures on the front. They are set … Read more

No Reopening Date in Sight for Shanghai Disney Resort

Shanghai Disney Resort closed in March of this year due to a surge of COVID-19 cases and no reopening date has been announced. During today’s earnings call, The Walt Disney Company indicated that a reopening date was not in sight yet. Meanwhile, Hong Kong Disneyland reopened in April after closing in January due to COVID-19.