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A Walt Disney animatronic is coming to the “Happiest Place on Earth.”
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At this past summer’s D23 event. Disney announced that a NEW show – – featuring an animatronic Walt Disney – – was coming to Disneyland. And now, we know when it’s arriving!
Calling all theatre buffs — a NEW Disney stage show is set to premiere in 2025!
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We report on new shows and entertainment coming to the Disney Parks all the time, but it’s not every day that Disney announces a brand new stage show coming to the theatre — and one based on a beloved ’90s animated classic! Fans of the Disney animated movie Hercules are in for a treat as a stage adaptation is set to premiere next summer!
Disney CEO Bob Iger has been making several changes at the company in the past year.
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Iger took back his role as CEO toward the end of 2022 and has since restructured the company, readjusted the priorities, and even made some theme park changes. We’ve been waiting to see what changes Iger might make in the future, and based on problems at the box office in 2023, it looks like the film studios might be a target. Recently, Iger made comments about how movies aren’t performing because creators are focusing more on “messages” than “entertaining” — but is that really the problem?
Going to the movies is a summer activity many groups of friends and families enjoy.
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The only problem is, movies are QUITE expensive these days, especially if you’re taking a big group. Plus, if you want to get snacks, you’ll be dishing out even more cash. But what if we told you there’s a much cheaper way to make some good memories at the theater this summer?
Disney has a lot of huge projects in the works right now, and some of you might be wondering WHEN they’ll all finally be finished! Never fear — we’ve got the answers.
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Between all of the exciting announcements about park pass reservation changes, dining plans returning, and the ways Genie+ could be changing soon, it’s clear that there’s a lot going on behind the scenes at Disney. The Walt Disney Company’s latest earnings call meeting confirmed quite a few things that we’ve been keeping an eye on! [Read more…]
To ensure we are equipping our readers with all the information they need, we will continue to report on all travel, safety, and COVID-related news that could impact a Disney Parks visit.
One of the industries that has been greatly impacted by the global health crisis is the entertainment industry, particularly Broadway theatrical productions.
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Broadway ended up being shut down several months due to COVID-19. Once live theater returned, mask and vaccine requirements were put in place for audiences. Now, Broadway has decided to extend its mask mandate. Here’s what you need to know.
At looooong last, live entertainment is BACK — and some would say better than ever — in Disney World!
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With the epic revival of parades, performances, and Nighttime Spectaculars, many families are planning their next trip to Disney World! But before you do, check out our list of ALL the shows you need to see!
One of the many industries that had to shut down due to the global pandemic was the theater industry in New York.
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Broadway was shut down for more than 16 months due to the global pandemic, so when they were finally able to return, they adopted mask and vaccine requirements for the performers, crew, and audience. These requirements have remained in place ever since, but with New York lifting its mask mandates, you may be wondering if Broadway will now change these requirements. And, we have an answer for you.
When we think of Disney entertainment, we might think of Disney movies and TV shows, but Disney has also given us some amazing stage musicals, including musical stage adaptations of Beauty and the Beast, The Lion King, The Little Mermaid, and Aladdin!
We love Pooh!
And now, another musical stage adaptation is headed to off-Broadway and it stars a certain silly old bear.
We’re SO CLOSE to the long-awaited release of Disney’s Jungle Cruise.
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Jungle Cruise is set to release in theaters and on Disney+ Premier Access on July 30th, and if you were planning to watch it with a dinner-and-a-movie kind of evening, you need to hear about this promotion.
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