VIDEO: Employees Walk Out of Walt Disney Company Headquarters Amid ‘Don’t Say Gay’ Bill Controversy

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Steve Desaulniers with CNBC has shared a video of Disney employees walking out of the company headquarters in Burbank. Today is the scheduled full-day walkout in protest of the company’s response to the “Don’t Say Gay” bill in Florida. Many of the employees are chanting “say gay” in the video. The walkout organizers wrote on … Read more

My Disney Experience Map Now Shows Completed Look of Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind at EPCOT

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The Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind building as seen in the My Disney Experience app has been updated, and the Xandarian starship has been added. The visual in the map now reflects the building’s final paint job of black columns on the sides. The blue and yellow starship sits in the courtyard directly in … Read more

Crane Moves Into Roundup Rodeo BBQ Site at Toy Story Land in Disney’s Hollywood Studios

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A crane is now visible at the construction site of Roundup Rodeo Barbecue in Toy Story Land. The crane towers over the white walls behind green construction walls. This is visible on the right past the main entrance of Toy Story Land. Construction has been ongoing since soon after the restaurant was announced in 2019. … Read more

Everything New Coming to Disney+ in April 2022

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Disney+ has released the full list of everything new and old coming to the streaming service in April 2022. “Moon Knight” will premiere in March, but most episodes will debut in April, as will the final three episodes of the first season of “The Proud Family: Louder and Prouder.” Monday, April 1 “Herbie: Fully Loaded” … Read more

Disneyland Resort Hotels Offering 25% Off Select Rooms This Spring

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Guests can save up to 25% off Disneyland Resort hotel rooms on most Sundays through Thursdays from April 11 to June 9. Here is the list of hotels and savings available: Disney’s Grand Californian Hotel & Spa Save 25% on Premium rooms Save 15% on Standard rooms Disneyland Hotel Save 20% on Premium rooms Save … Read more

Blink-182 Songs Now Available as Secret Selections on Hollywood Rip Ride Rockit at Universal Studios Florida

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“What’s My Age Again” and “All The Small Things” by Blink-182 are both now available as secret song selections on Hollywood Rip Ride Rockit at Universal Studios Florida. Blink-182 bassist and vocalist Mark Hoppus initially shared on March 19 that songs by the band would be available as secret selections for two days only. He … Read more

Trolley Car Derailed on Main Street, U.S.A., Cavalcade Delayed at Magic Kingdom

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The trolley car at Magic Kingdom derailed from its track partway down Main Street, U.S.A. this morning. Twitter user Sabrina Skyes shared a video of the trolley off its track, with Cast Members directing guests around it. The trolley was removed quickly, but Cast Members were still investigating the track. The 10:45 a.m. performance of … Read more

Typhoon Lagoon Hours Extended in March and April, Released Through June 1

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Hours for Disney’s Typhoon Lagoon water park have been released through June 1, 2022. Some hours were also extended in late March and through April. The park will now be open until 6:00 p.m. on March 25, 26, 27, and April 1, 2, 3, 8, 9, 10, 15, 16, and 17. It will still open … Read more

Splash Mountain Currently Down at Magic Kingdom

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Splash Mountain failed to open with the rest of Magic Kingdom this morning and remains closed as of 10:45 a.m. According to Cast Members, it is closed due to technical difficulties. They don’t know when it will reopen but were hoping within the next couple of hours. Splash Mountain had a delayed opening on March … Read more

New Limited Edition Cinderella Castle Easter Pin Now Available at Walt Disney World

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It’s officially Easter season at Walt Disney World and a new limited edition pin is now available for the holiday. Limited Edition Easter Pin – $19.99 The pin is shaped like an Easter basket, with eggs inspired by Mickey and his friends sitting inside. Cinderella Castle is in the background. White flowers peek out of the … Read more

Guest Relations Temporarily Relocates, New Connections Café Sign, East Walkway Past Spaceship Earth Reopens at EPCOT

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One of the walkways past Spaceship Earth at EPCOT has reopened after years of being blocked off due to construction. We saw guests on the east walkway when we rode the Monorail this morning. This walkway is to the left after passing under Spaceship Earth. The World Celebration Guest Relations location is now closed for … Read more

Hong Kong Disneyland Trims Losses to $308 Million

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Hong Kong Disneyland has reported that it trimmed its losses to HK$2.4 billion ($308 million in U.S. dollars). Hong Kong Disneyland admissions climbed by 64% to 2.8 million during the last fiscal year, which ran from October 2020 to September 2021. Gross revenues increased by 19% to HK$1.7 million ($218 million). Earnings before interest, taxes, … Read more

Poseidon’s Fury Closed for the Second Day in a Row at Universal’s Islands of Adventure

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Poseidon’s Fury at Universal’s Islands of Adventure was closed again today, March 21, after being closed yesterday, March 20. A Team Member told us it would be down for the rest of today and did not know when it would reopen. The attraction only just reopened after almost two years on March 14. The reason … Read more

New ‘Peter Pan’ Dooney & Bourke Bags Fly Into Disneyland Resort

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You don’t need faith, trust, and pixie dust to get this new collection of Dooney & Bourke bags. The “Peter Pan” collection can be found at Elias and Co. in Disney California Adventure. This is a relatively small Dooney & Bourke collection, with only a handbag, tote bag, and crossbody bag. There is no MagicBand. … Read more

Disney CEO Bob Chapek Holds Meeting With Employees, Plans Task Force for LGBT Content and More Aggressive Actions Against Legislation

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During a virtual town hall meeting with Disney employees today, CEO Bob Chapek spoke about the “Don’t Say Gay” bill and the company’s mistake in not responding to it sooner. Disney was found to have donated to every sponsor of the bill and Chapek only finally denounced it after it passed the Florida senate. “I … Read more

New Interactive B1 Battle Droid Available at Droid Depot in Disney’s Hollywood Studios

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The B1 interactive battle droid has finally arrived at Droid Depot in Disney’s Hollywood Studios after originally being released at Disneyland. Interactive B1 Battle Droid – $74.99 First seen in “Star Wars Episode I: The Phantom Menace,” these quirky units quickly became fan favorites. The interactive droid includes a blaster. It utters some humorous quotes … Read more