Guests were evacuated from the Beauty and the Beast themed Be Our Guest restaurant at the Magic Kingdom earlier tonight. Twitter user Brian Carey captured the moment on video: https://twitter.com/BrianCarey_/status/765316899525816320 Although some reported smelling smoke, it turns out it was just a false alarm and… Read More »Be Our Guest evacuated after smoke reported, possible fire
The Walt Disney Studios continues to struggle at the box office. Echoing the box office performance of “The BFG,” “Pete’s Dragon” failed to attract an audience despite a big marketing campaign. It did edge out “The BFG” in pure numbers with $21.5 million compared to… Read More »Disney’s Pete’s Dragon disappoints at box office
ESPN Wide World of Sports complex at Walt Disney World is a great place for soccer players of all ages and skill levels to train and compete. In the past ESPN WWOS has hosted teams like River Plate of Argentina, Sevilla FC, Chelsea FC (from… Read More »Orlando City Soccer Players take on Mickey Mouse at ESPN WWOS
I once had the honor of interviewing Walt Disney Imagineer X Atencio about an attraction that’s near and dear to me – The Haunted Mansion; it being one of the attractions were my Grandfather’s name appears literally on the blueprints. I even have a modest… Read More »Disneyland’s Haunted Mansion History
I recently had the chance to visit the new AbracadaBar Lounge at Disney World’s BoardWalk. It’s a lovely addition to the popular entertainment and dining district. Disney’s Imagineers have come up with a fun backstory, which we’ve included with our video tour of the bar:… Read More »AbracadaBar – Inside the Magic Lounge at Disney’s Boardwalk
Actor Kenny Baker, best known for his portrayal of R2-D2 in the Star Wars saga movies, had died at the age of 83. Baker was a fixture at fan events, including Star Wars Weekends events at Disney’s Hollywood Studios. Baker’s other roles include Time Bandit,… Read More »Kenny Baker, R2-D2 actor, dead at 83
Fans of “Star Wars: The Force Awakens” get ready, you’ll soon be able to get the full 3D experience you’ve been waiting for since seeing it on the big screen. The highly anticipated “Star Wars: The Force Awakens” 3D Collector’s Edition, rolling out beginning Oct.… Read More »Star Wars: The Force Awakens 3D Collectors Edition Coming Soon
I’m of that generation that grew up with Elliot, the big green animated dragon and his friend Pete, as part of my childhood. It was clearly fantasy, but also just ‘real’ enough to my 8-year old brain, that Passamaquoddy could have existed and with it… Read More »Review: Disney’s Pete’s Dragon