Chalk Full of Characters Returns With New Sorcerer Mickey, ‘The Sword in the Stone,’ and ‘Bao’ Characters at 2023 EPCOT International Festival of the Arts

Chalk Full of Characters is back with new characters at the 2023 EPCOT International Festival of the Arts. Guests can participate in a self-led scavenger hunt to find various “chalk” character decals throughout World Showcase (plus one near the Imagination Pavilion). 2023 EPCOT International Festival of the Arts – Chalk Full of Characters A sign … Read more

PHOTOS: Step-In Photo Ops Return for 2023 EPCOT International Festival of the Arts

In addition to the new Figment Magic Shots and other PhotoPass opportunities, the step-in photo ops inspired by classic works of art have returned to the 2023 EPCOT International Festival of the Arts. Bridge to World Showcase – “Luncheon of the Boating Party” by Pierre-Auguste Renoir Step-in Photo Op On your way to World Showcase, you … Read more

Odyssey Pavilion Decorated as Figment’s Inspiration Station for 2023 EPCOT International Festival of the Arts

The Odyssey Pavilion has been decorated to host Figment’s Inspiration Station, a new food studio at the 2023 EPCOT International Festival of the Arts. The pavilion is closed while the transition takes place. The Odyssey Events Pavilion sits at the edge of the lagoon between World Showcase and World Discovery. It’s a “flexspace” used for … Read more

Nick Khan Meets With Disney CEO Bob Iger and ESPN President About Selling WWE

World Wrestling Entertainment (WWE) CEO Nick Khan met with The Walt Disney Company CEO Bob Iger and ESPN President James Pitaro about potentially selling them WWE, Dave Meltzer said on Wrestling Observer. As we recently reported, The Walt Disney Company and Comcast are among the potential buyers for WWE, which is looking to sell. Other … Read more

Frames Installed For New Signage on Tram Route of EPCOT Parking Lot

Walt Disney World may not have followed through with their promise for trams to return to all four theme parks last year, but there is a new sign that trams could return to EPCOT parking soon. New black poles with frames on top are along the tram route by the Explore section of the parking … Read more

Super Nintendo World Power-Up Band Gameplay Section Launches in Universal Studios Hollywood App

The Super Nintendo World section of the Universal Studios Hollywood app has launched ahead of the land’s opening. Guests with Power-Up Bands can now connect them to the app and create their profiles. Power-Up Bands are not yet available for purchase at Universal Studios Hollywood, but guests with bands from Universal Studios Japan can connect … Read more

Signage Goes Up for EPCOT International Festival of the Arts 2023 Presented by AT&T

The first signs for the EPCOT International Festival of the Arts 2023 have gone up at the entrance to the park and on the World Showcase promenade. This display is in the flower bed directly after the “tapstiles.” It includes giant paint cans, rainbows, and a giant tube of paint. The festival is sponsored by … Read more

Former Imagineering President Bob Weis Joins Gensler as Global Immersive Experience Design Leader

A few months after announcing his retirement from The Walt Disney Company, former Imagineer Bob Weis has joined design and architecture firm Gensler as their Global Immersive Experience Design leader. “We are thrilled that Bob is joining our global innovation design team,” Gensler co-CEO Andy Choen said in a press release. “A creative design force, … Read more

Blizzard Beach Closing Due to Low Temperatures This Weekend

Disney’s Blizzard Beach water park will be closed this weekend because of expected low temperatures in central Florida. Blizzard Beach will be closed from Friday, January 13 through Sunday, January 15. It will reopen to guests on January 16. Blizzard Beach reopened in November following a lengthy refurbishment that involved adding “Frozen” theming to the … Read more

Disney Board Creates Committee to Find Next CEO

Mark Parker, the newly appointed chairman of The Walt Disney Company Board of Directors, will lead a committee specifically created to find Bob Iger’s replacement for CEO. The press release about Parker’s appointment states, “Mr. Parker will also chair a newly created Succession Planning Committee of the Board, which will advise the Board on CEO … Read more

First Look Inside Donald’s Dine ‘n Delights Restaurant at Shanghai Disney Resort

Shanghai Disney Resort has released the first images of the completed Donald’s Dine ‘n Delights bistro in Disneytown at Shanghai Disney Resort. A statue of Donald greets guests at the restaurant’s entrance. The bistro is surrounded with frosted glass windows. Stained glass images of Donald and his friends line the interior of the restaurant. A … Read more

Annual Passholder Magic Kingdom Park Passes Booked for TRON Lightcycle Run Opening Day

No more Magic Kingdom Park Passes are available for Annual Passholders on April 4, 2023, the opening day of TRON Lightcycle / Run. April 4 is now grayed out, meaning it has been completely booked for Incredi and Sorcerer Passholders. The week is already blocked out for Pirate and Pixie Dust Passholders. April 4 will … Read more

FIRST LOOK: Universal Releases Concept Art Featuring Jack the Clown for Year-Round Halloween Horror Nights Destination in Las Vegas

Universal has just released concept art and a press release for the year-round horror destination they announced for Las Vegas, Nevada. The art features Jack the Clown, a famous Halloween Horror Nights icon, welcoming guests into a decrepit building with red light glowing from within. It looks like fellow Halloween Horror Nights icon Chance is … Read more

Figment Magic Shots and More Photo Ops Coming to EPCOT International Festival of the Arts 2023

Disney has announced new Figment Magic Shots and other photo ops coming to the 2023 EPCOT International Festival of the Arts from January 13 through February 20. Figment Magic Shots You can find these Magic Shots at the following locations: Tiny World Magic Shot: Festival of the Arts Edition This 360-degree shot near the main … Read more

BREAKING: Universal Parks & Resorts Planning Year-Round Horror Destination in Las Vegas

In addition to the new family-focused Texas park, Universal is planning a year-round horror-themed destination in Las Vegas, Nevada. According to Seeking Alpha, the Las Vegas development will be the anchor tenant of a 20-acre expansion of the AREA15 entertainment district. Though the Frisco, Texas destination is referred to as a theme park, it’s unclear … Read more

BREAKING: Universal Parks & Resorts Announces New Family-Focused Theme Park Coming to Texas

Universal Parks & Resorts just announced they have plans for a new theme park in Frisco, Texas designed specifically for families with young children. The concept art shows a hotel with clouds on the ground and what looks similar to the DreamWorks logo at the park entrance. There are four colorful lands, also all seemingly … Read more