The Walt Disney Company has faced a challenging year regarding box office profits, with estimates suggesting losses exceeding $900 million. Some critics eagerly anticipate whether it can turn the tide, while others think it is reaping the consequences of a progressive social agenda. The disappointments have been notable, such as Pixar’s underperforming film Elemental and Lucasfilm’s lukewarm showing of Indiana ...
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Video: Star-Powered ‘Haunted Mansion’ Cast Shares Behind-the-Scenes Look at the Film
In just over a month, Disney fans can board a virtual Doom Buggie and ride on the other side when Haunted Mansion spooks theaters. The devil is in the details, and the spirits from the iconic Haunted Mansion attraction are etched into every corner of the highly-anticipated film. Directed by Justin Simien and featuring fan-favorite stars like Jamie Lee Curtis, ...
Read More »Video: ‘Cars’ and ‘Haunted Mansion’ Films Come Together in Adorable Crossover
In 2006, an all-new series of films raced into the hearts of Pixar fans. Starring Lightning McQueen and a band of lovable cars teaching him the meaning of true friendship, the movie Cars snagged a permanent parking spot in the Pixar Hall of Fame. Created by John Lasseter, Joe Ranft, and Jorgen Klubien, it wasn’t long before the Cars movie expanded to a franchise, with ...
Read More »Report: Chapek Getting Tombstone At Haunted Mansion
Breakin’ ya bones! We got breakin’ news! Disney is pulling out all the stops and honoring the big bald man who served the company for over four decades. That’s right! Imagineers have determined the only way to “pay their respect” to their recently axed CEO, Bob Chapek, is to bestow a tombstone in his name at The Haunted Mansion. But ...
Read More »Three Disney World Rides That Desperately Need a 21st Century Upgrade
Disneyland Resort in California and Magic Kingdom Park at the Walt Disney World Resort in Florida has had the same Pirates of the Caribbean attraction since they debuted. There have been a few upgrades over the years, like the addition of Captain Jack Sparrow and the movie franchise of the same name. But on the whole, they have remained the ...
Read More »Let’s Talk About a ‘Coco’ Takeover of The Haunted Mansion
Upon my latest visit to the Disneyland Resort, I was fortunate enough to experience Haunted Mansion Holiday for the first time. I was incredibly impressed with how seamlessly Imagineers worked to include the spooky cast of Tim Burton’s The Nightmare Before Christmas into the classic attraction for the time of year. And it made me start wishing once again that more ...
Read More »Why The Former NBA Experience Should Be Disney Escape Rooms
With the NBA Experience long closed at this point, what could be next for the space? Given Disney’s immersive storytelling experience, escape rooms seem like the way to go! Here’s why the former NBA Experience space could be Orlando’s next great escape room. Disney Quest Disney Springs, formally known as Downtown Disney, is the home of many immersive attractions and ...
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