Yesterday we had a sneak peek behind the scenes of the new “The Jungle Book: Alive With Magic” show coming to Disney’s Animal Kingdom this weekend. We also stopped by the park to watch crews add some of the last details to the Discovery River… Read More »The Jungle Book: Alive With Magic construction update
This weekend marks a big change for Disney’s Animal Kingdom. It’s officially extending its hours late into the night adding new ride experiences, street entertainment, and shows to keep guests in the park longer. This strategy is being implemented ahead of “Pandora – The World… Read More »Pandora – The World of Avatar construction update – May 2016
As you’ve probably heard by now, the much anticipated water pageant coming to Disney’s Animal Kingdom has been delayed until they can work out some problems with the technology intended to make the show be one of the most uniquely beautiful experiences on property. The… Read More »Making The Jungle Book: Alive with Magic at Disney’s Animal Kingdom
Disney Springs has opened a new steakhouse – STK Orlando. The location features a glamorous Hollywood lounge like atmosphere in a prime location in The Landing district of Disney’s dining and shopping expanded and upgraded complex. We were invited to attend the gala grand opening… Read More »STK Orlando Grand Opening Gala at Disney Springs
Thanks to the Themed Entertainment Association (TEA) we have our 10th year of accurate theme park growth trends and analysis. The latest report covers the theme park industry in 2015 including estimated attendance figures for the top parks. Estimated since most theme parks don’t report… Read More »Theme park attendance numbers for 2015 released by TEA
Before taking a cooking class at Portobello with Chef Tony Mantuano, I thought I knew how to cook Italian. Throw some noodles in a pot and heat up a little marinara sauce, maybe splurge a bit and throw in some garlic bread. I exaggerate, but… Read More »Chef Tony Mantuano teaches Italian cooking at Portobello in Disney Springs
It’s the sequel we’ve all been waiting 14 years for. Pixar is finally back with a sequel to the enormously successful “Finding Nemo.” This time it’s the forgetful blue tang fish Dory (voiced by Ellen Degeneres) who finds herself lost and in need of finding… Read More »New “Finding Dory” Trailer from Pixar drops
Editors Note: Please welcome Jessi Wortley Adler to The Disney Blog. She sent is this very informative report from a recent chance to hear and meet Disney legend and former leader of Walt Disney Imagineering – Marty Sklar. On Sunday, May 15, I had the… Read More »One Little Spark – Disney Imagineers share stories in Chicago