New Universal Studios Drink Coolers Now Available at Universal Orlando Resort

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Two new Universal Studios drink coolers are now available at Universal Orlando Resort. We found them in the Universal Studios Store at CityWalk. One is made for bottles, while the other is for cans. Universal Studios Can Cooler – $10 The can cooler is blue. The light blue, orange, and yellow film strip design on it … Read more

Proposal for The Walt Disney Company to Report on Lobbying Activities Not Approved

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Among the proposals up for a vote at this year’s annual meeting of shareholders of The Walt Disney Company was one “requesting an annual report disclosing information regarding lobbying policies and activities.” This would require Disney to release a report on all state and federal lobby expenditures to be assessed as to whether Disney’s lobbying … Read more

New Haunted Mansion Bride Figure Floats Into Disneyland Resort

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A new figure of the Bride from The Haunted Mansion has floated into Disneyland Resort. We found it at Disneyana in Disneyland. The Haunted Mansion Bride Figure – $65 The figure is semi-transparent, giving the Bride a more ghostly image. She’s holding her hatchet. Her skirt and veil billow out behind her. Will you be adding … Read more

New Marvel Hawkeye, Dr. Strange, and Spider-Man Hats Swing Into Disneyland Resort

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Three new hats inspired by Marvel superheroes have arrived at Disneyland Resort. We found a Hawkeye beanie and Dr. Strange ball cap in the Emporium at Disneyland, and a new Spider-Man ball cap in WEB Suppliers at Disney California Adventure. Hawkeye Beanie – $21.99 This is a relatively simple black beanie. A purple bullseye symbol is … Read more

New Long Sleeve ‘Original’ Mickey Tee Now Available at Disneyland Resort

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Another tee featuring the “original” Mickey Mouse is available at Disneyland Resort. We found it in the Emporium. Long-Sleeved Mickey Tee – $44.99 This long-sleeved shirt is red, with blue stripes on the sleeves. Mickey is on the left breast. The back says “Original,” “Mickey,” and “1928” around a larger image of the mouse. The inside … Read more

Disney to Reconsider Approach to Future Political Donations

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After denouncing the “Don’t Say Gay” bill that recently passed the Florida senate, Disney CEO Bob Chapek said Disney will reconsider political donations moving forward. The Walt Disney Company donated to all sponsors of the controversial bill and failed to denounce it multiple times after being criticized. Chapek said he and LGBTQ+ leaders will be … Read more

Office of Governor DeSantis Responds to Bob Chapek Regarding ‘Don’t Say Gay’ Bill

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The office of Governor Ron DeSantis has released a statement regarding Bob Chapek contacting them about the “Don’t Say Gay” bill. During today’s shareholders’ meeting, CEO Bob Chapek finally took a stand against the “Don’t Say Gay” bill, which recently passed the Florida senate. The bill would still need to be signed into law by … Read more

Bob Chapek Doubles Down on Bringing Disney Into Sports Betting Market

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During today’s annual shareholders’ meeting, CEO Bob Chapek once again mentioned bringing The Walt Disney Company into the world of sports betting through ESPN, in an effort to attract younger audiences and create new revenue. Chapek wants to “transform sports broadcasting into [a] multidimensional ecosystem” with betting and the metaverse. Chapek was also previously quoted … Read more

New Magic Key Mickey Ear Hat Bowl Available at Hungry Bear Restaurant in Disneyland

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Hungry Bear Restaurant in Disneyland has a new souvenir Mickey ear hat bowl available to Magic Key Holders. Magic Key Mickey Ear Hat Bowl – $14.99 The bowl comes with your choice of french fries or onion rings. The bowl is a blue-purple color, with ombre Mickey heads on the ears and the “Magic Key” … Read more

Festival of Fantasy and Red Carpet Dreams Being Added to Genie+ Starting March 11

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The Festival of Fantasy parade at Magic Kingdom and See Disney Stars at Red Carpet Dreams at Disney’s Hollywood Studios will be added as selections to Disney Genie+ starting March 11. This will presumably give guests the opportunity to have priority seating for Festival of Fantasy.

Bob Chapek Says Avengers Campus Quinjet Attraction is Still Coming, But Currently On Hold for Disney California Adventure

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During today’s shareholders’ meeting, Bob Chapek addressed some announced attractions that have not yet come to fruition. He said that the Avengers Campus Quinjet attraction slated for Disney California Adventure was on hold until Disney has more funds for the project. Like the Mary Poppins attraction at EPCOT, the Quinjet ride is not canceled and … Read more

Disney CEO Bob Chapek Denounces ‘Don’t Say Gay’ Bill After It Passes Senate, Pledges Donations to Protect LGBTQ+ Rights

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During today’s annual shareholder meeting, Disney CEO Bob Chapek addressed Florida’s “Don’t Say Gay” bill once again, this time finally denouncing it. Chapek acknowledged that many were disappointed by his failure to speak out earlier. “We were opposed to the bill from the outset but we chose not to take a public position on it,” … Read more

First Look at Tom Hanks as Geppetto in Live-Action ‘Pinocchio’ Film

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During today’s annual meeting of shareholders, Disney released their first look at the new live-action “Pinocchio” film. The footage included Tom Hanks as Geppetto, looking at Pinocchio in his puppet form. Pinocchio has his classic look including the yellow hat with a red feather from the animated film. The film, directed by Robert Zemeckis, is … Read more

Proposal Requiring The Walt Disney Company Report on Pay Equity Approved by Shareholders

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Proposal 7 addressing pay equity was up for a vote during the annual shareholder meeting of The Walt Disney Company and approved. As the proposal reads, “Pay inequities persist across race and gender and pose substantial risk to companies and society at large. Black workers’ hourly median earnings currently represent 64 percent of white wages. … Read more

Festival of Fantasy Parade Returns to Magic Kingdom With Characters and Floats Missing, ‘Zip-a-Dee-Doo-Dah’ Removed From Soundtrack

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The Festival of Fantasy parade has finally returned to Magic Kingdom after two years. It is the first non-holiday parade to return to Walt Disney World, and today (March 9, 2022) is also its eighth anniversary! Guests gathered to see the parade. Magic Kingdom Cast Members were the honorary grand marshals for this morning’s parade. … Read more

Grass and Plants Added to Nearly Completed Bus Loop at Universal Orlando Resort

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The Universal Orlando Resort bus loop was demolished and reconstructed last year. Though it reopened in December, it has remained under construction. There is now grass, shrubs, and trees throughout the blocked-off section of the loop. Fresh yellow paint lines the planters and sidewalks. The bus loop is also used for guests dropping each other … Read more