Mickey & Minnie Mouse to sport Junkanoo-style outfits at Disney Lookout Cay at Lighthouse Point
Read full article: Mickey & Minnie Mouse to sport Junkanoo-style outfits at Disney Lookout Cay at Lighthouse PointIn an exciting collaboration, distinguished Bahamian fashion designer Theodore Elyett is weaving his artistic magic to create distinctive looks for Mickey and Minnie Mouse, exclusively for Disneyโs Lookout Cay at Lighthouse Point.
Disney Character Clicks: New interactive photo experience debuts for All-Star Resort guests
Read full article: Disney Character Clicks: New interactive photo experience debuts for All-Star Resort guestsWalt Disney World is rolling out a new interactive photo experience for some of its resort guests called โDisney Character Clicks.โ
Peter Pan and Captain Hook sculptures to be on stern of all-new Disney Treasure
Read full article: Peter Pan and Captain Hook sculptures to be on stern of all-new Disney TreasureThe company said its sixth ship is scheduled for delivery in 2024, paving the way for new experiences that immerse guests in some of the companyโs most legendary stories.
Disney extends CEO Bob Iger's contract 2 more years through 2026
Read full article: Disney extends CEO Bob Iger's contract 2 more years through 2026Bob Iger will remain as CEO of The Walt Disney Co. through the end of 2026, agreeing to a two-year contract extension that will give the entertainment and theme park company some breathing room to find his successor.
DeSantis proposes Disney trial schedule that puts start date in 2025, after elections
Read full article: DeSantis proposes Disney trial schedule that puts start date in 2025, after electionsAttorneys for Gov. Ron DeSantis have asked that a trial involving Disney be postponed until the middle of 2025, well after the GOP presidential nomination race wraps up and voters have picked a winner in the November 2024 general election.
Mickey and Minnie spread holiday cheer at local childrenโs hospitals
Read full article: Mickey and Minnie spread holiday cheer at local childrenโs hospitalsMickey and Minnie Mouse recently paid a visit to AdventHealth for Children to help spread cheer to young patients and hospital staff ahead of the holidays.
More inclusive titles for workers at Disney dress-up shops
Read full article: More inclusive titles for workers at Disney dress-up shopsWhen Disney reopens its Bibbidi Bobbidi Boutique shops at resorts in Florida and California next month, the workers who help children dress up as their favorite animated characters will have new, more gender inclusive titles.
Disney Cruise Line shares details about โLittle Mermaidโ show on Disney Wish
Read full article: Disney Cruise Line shares details about โLittle Mermaidโ show on Disney WishDisney Cruise Line has shared even more details about the all-new show โDisney the Little Mermaidโ aboard its new cruise ship the Disney Wish.
New filters let you snap selfies with your favorite Disney characters while visiting parks
Read full article: New filters let you snap selfies with your favorite Disney characters while visiting parksThanks to a new Snapchat feature, parkgoers will still have the chance to snap a selfie with their favorite characters while visiting Disney World.
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6 major announcements that came out of Bob Igerโs last Disney shareholder meeting
Read full article: 6 major announcements that came out of Bob Igerโs last Disney shareholder meetingIger will formally pass the torch to the companyโs new CEO, Bob Chapek. Iger stepped down from his role as the Walt Disney Co. CEO in February 2020, citing a proper time for transition. He addressed shareholders in his last meeting, saying he knows Chapek will continue to make Disney the magical company itโs known to be. Disney cruises could come back this fallAdDuring the question and answer portion, a shareholder asked for a timeline for Disney cruises. Walt Disney Worldโs 50th AnniversaryThe most magical place on earth is preparing for its 50th-anniversary celebration.
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Floridaโs theme park industry is bouncing back faster than most statesโ, IAPPA study says
Read full article: Floridaโs theme park industry is bouncing back faster than most statesโ, IAPPA study saysThe study, conducted by an IAPPA historian, uses data from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and compares employment numbers from 2019 and 2020. IAPPA found the attractions and theme park industry experienced an employment loss five times more than the average employment loss across all other industries. The IAPPA study specifically compares Florida and California as both states have similar attractions. The Employment Impact of COVID-19 on the U.S. Attractions Industry, IAPPA. Yet, the study notes, Floridaโs theme park and attractions industry hasnโt fully recovered and likely wonโt until 2022.
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Deck the halls: Walt Disney World reimagines 2020 holiday celebration
Read full article: Deck the halls: Walt Disney World reimagines 2020 holiday celebrationORLANDO, Fla โ Walt Disney World released new details Tuesday about its upcoming holiday celebrations. Just like some of its popular fall events, leaders at Walt Disney World have had to adjust and change plans due to ever-changing coronavirus pandemic. Despite the cancellation a number of other holiday offerings will be available. (Walt Disney World)Minnie Mouse will put on a yuletide gathering for families at the Hollywood & Vine restaurant. Walt Disney Worldโs holiday offerings will be available till Dec. 30.
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Canine Companions service-dog-in-training has the most magical Disney day meeting Mickey
Read full article: Canine Companions service-dog-in-training has the most magical Disney day meeting MickeyWinnifred, a 1-year-old yellow Labrador retriever/golden retriever mix, is training to become a Canine Companions for Independence service dog. For the past few months, Winnifred and News 6 producer Haley Coomes have been working on their greetings in preparation for meeting Disney characters. During a recent visit to Epcot, Winnifred had several special photo ops, including ones with Mickey, Minnie and Pluto. Winnifred has lived with her puppy raiser Haley since April 2019 and was with another family before that. For more information on how to be a volunteer puppy raiser, click here.
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Mark your calendar! Walt Disney World announces opening dates for new attractions
Read full article: Mark your calendar! Walt Disney World announces opening dates for new attractionsORLANDO, Fla โ Walt Disney World officials announced Tuesday new details about some of its anticipated new attractions set to open across the resort in 2020. (Walt Disney World)Join Mickey, Minnie and their pals in an all new adventure in March 4, 2020. This one of a kind attraction will be the first ride-through in Walt Disney World featuring Mickey and Minnie Mouse. In 2021, guests will board the starcruiser and be transported to a galaxy far, far away. โBeauty and the Beast Sing-Alongโ in the France pavilion, guests will be able to participate in a twist on a tale as old as time.