Chairman of Disney Experiences Josh D’Amaro provided details on significant changes coming to Magic Kingdom Park at D23 Expo last weekend. They include two Cars (2006) rides in Frontierland, a Pirates of the Caribbean lounge opening in 2025, a Villains Land “Beyond Big Thunder Mountain,” and the first nighttime parade at Walt Disney World Resort in almost a decade. The Main ...
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Disney Replaces Mickey Mouse, Classic Character Deemed “Creepy”
The Walt Disney Company debuted its latest replacement for Mickey Mouse at the D23 Expo last weekend. Fans weren’t happy with the technology, which could eventually replace physical character meet-and-greets at the Disney parks. D23 Expo took place from August 9 to August 11, 2024, in Anaheim, California. This ultimate Disney fan event delivered announcements about Disney theme parks and ...
Read More »Walt Disney Revived by Science, “Frozen Head” Rumors Settled for Good
The Walt Disney Company is teaming up with the world’s best scientists and engineers to revive its iconic founder. For decades, a pervasive rumor that scientists cryogenically froze Walt Disney has captivated the public. Few Americans graduate elementary school without hearing that Disney’s frozen head sat in a secret room underneath Disneyland Resort, fueled by the genuine existence of the ...
Read More »Disney Removes Animated ‘The Lion King’ From Public
The Lion King (1994) franchise was the star of the show at this weekend’s D23 Expo in Anaheim, California. The official Disney fan convention kicked off on Friday, August 9, and finished on Sunday, August 11. On Friday night, Walt Disney Studios released the official full-length trailer for Mufasa: The Lion King (2024), the upcoming prequel to the live-action The Lion King (2019). The ...
Read More »Disney World to Retheme Brand New EPCOT Area After Fan Backlash, Gives Construction Timeline
EPCOT has undergone many changes in the last few years–but the work’s not done yet. Walt Disney Imagineering announced a massive revitalization of its second Central Florida Disney park to celebrate Walt Disney World Resort’s 50th Anniversary in 2021. Following COVID-19 closures and layoffs, the project was unrecognizable from the initial concept art when the final construction walls came down ...
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