Disney News Overview
So quite a few big things happened while i was away on break so lets's get to it!
First, it is being reported that Chief Operating Officer of The Walt Disney Company, Tom Staggs will be stepping down. He will leave his position on May 6th btut will remain employed with the company as a special advisor to Bob Iger until October.
WDW News Today brought up what everyone was thinking when the news broke.
But only time will tell what will happen since it was speculated that Staggs would replace Iger when the day came for him to step down.
The new Star Wars Entertainment soft opened this past weekend at Hollywood studios.
This includes Captain Phasma in a "Changing of the guard " type show in which she leads a group of First Order Stormtroopers through the park to the stage in front of Great Movie ride for a short show which is sure to delight fans of the film. This show happens several times a day.
The second show is "Star Wars: A , Galaxy Far, Far Away...."
It is being reported by WDW News today that the show really falls flat and fans will probably not want to wait for it since it only offers a few photo ops and an appearance by BB-8. It seems to be a series of film clips from the movie series followed by quick character appearances. But i urge everyone of course to build their own conclusions of course.
VIDEOS AND PHOTOS CAN BE FOUND IN THE LINK BELOW!
STAR WARS HOLLYWOOD STUDIOS ENTERTAINMENT
New Fastpass+ changes are taking effect starting April 10th.
You will now be able to pick between 1-3 fastpass options and not be forced to pick 3. Also you can now add additional fastpasses after your reservations are complete but only one at a time. You can pick the attraction along with the time now rather than praying you get a suitable time. Finally you can now cancel one reservation instead of all and remove an individual from a reservation. all great changes to the system.
I was also told that Hong Kong Disneyland will be debuting Fastpass+ later this year and Disneyland Resort will be testing this Summer.
Joy and Sadness finally had their debut day at EPCOT. According to friends who got there early, it was between 1-2 hour wait at park open but it was not disappointing!
And as i reported a little while ago, Doomsday happened for several attractions at Magic Kingdom and Hollywood Studios.
April 2, 2016 was the last day for Dream Along with Mickey castle show which has been around for 10 years.
FINAL LMA SHOW
I was happy that a friend livestreamed the very last show for me and of course i cried. But time was not wasted and construction began on the castle stage for the new upcoming castle show featuring Anna, Elsa, Rapunzel and Tiana and Last night i saw casting calls all over the country for performers for the new castle show as well as electronic for Friends of Cinderella, Ariel and Tiana. Last day for electronic submissions is April 22nd if interested.
AUDITION INFO IN LINK BELOW
DISNEY AUDITIONS FOR APRIL 2016
DISNEY AUDITION NEW CASTLE SHOW
DISNEY AUDITION ELECTRONIC SUBMISSION
At Hollywood Studios, It was the last day for several attractions in the backlot area including Lights, Motor Action! stunt show, which i am sad to say i never got the chance to experience. Also leaving is the Honey I shrunk the kids playground, Mike and Sully's meet and greet and sadly the entire Streets of America area minus Writer's Stop.
As i reported before, Muppets Courtyard and attraction survived but it is rumored that pizza planet will be turned either into a Swedish Chef or Rizzo themed restaurant.
Construction began immediately and has been covered with concept art with the new toy story and star wars additions that are coming.
CONCEPT ART INFORMATION AND CHANGES
You can now play Agent P on your smartphone at EPCOT.
Stitch has begun his meet and greets at the flagpole while Judy and Nick from "Zootopia" have started partying in MISI at Magic Kingdom. They are also doing meet and greets at Disneyland.
The first preview for "Rivers of Light" show at Animal Kingdom is on April 6th but it is for DAK cast members only. Other WDW cast members have previews on the 8th, 9th, 12th and 13th. There will apparently be a special Premium Passholder and DVC member preview on the 14th and the press event will debut on the 19th and will open to all guests on the 22nd.
UPDATE: It was reported 4/5/16 that the rivers of light opening day will be delayed and not be opening on 4/22/16 as planned.
According to WDW News Today, the show will happen nightly at 8:30pm and 9:45pm.
Disney Parks Blog has released concept art for Tiffins, Nomad Lounge and the merchandise Logos for the 45th anniversary of Magic Kingdom.
MENU AND WINE LIST FOR TIFFINS RESTAURANT AT DAK
Mad T party had its last show last week and California Food and Wine Festival started at DCA.
In International Disney Parks news, it was reported that a male technician died on the Phantom Manor ride at Disneyland Paris and it will be closed until Wednesday while pending investigation. The cast member was 45 years old and worked there for 14 years.
That's about all the big news that happened while i was on my mini vaca!
Until Next time!
First, it is being reported that Chief Operating Officer of The Walt Disney Company, Tom Staggs will be stepping down. He will leave his position on May 6th btut will remain employed with the company as a special advisor to Bob Iger until October.
WDW News Today brought up what everyone was thinking when the news broke.
Rumor has it Tom Staggs is departing thanks to Shanghai Disneyland. Not a surprise given current atmosphere in the company.— WDW News Today (@WDWNT) April 4, 2016
But only time will tell what will happen since it was speculated that Staggs would replace Iger when the day came for him to step down.
The new Star Wars Entertainment soft opened this past weekend at Hollywood studios.
This includes Captain Phasma in a "Changing of the guard " type show in which she leads a group of First Order Stormtroopers through the park to the stage in front of Great Movie ride for a short show which is sure to delight fans of the film. This show happens several times a day.
The second show is "Star Wars: A , Galaxy Far, Far Away...."
It is being reported by WDW News today that the show really falls flat and fans will probably not want to wait for it since it only offers a few photo ops and an appearance by BB-8. It seems to be a series of film clips from the movie series followed by quick character appearances. But i urge everyone of course to build their own conclusions of course.
VIDEOS AND PHOTOS CAN BE FOUND IN THE LINK BELOW!
STAR WARS HOLLYWOOD STUDIOS ENTERTAINMENT
New Fastpass+ changes are taking effect starting April 10th.
You will now be able to pick between 1-3 fastpass options and not be forced to pick 3. Also you can now add additional fastpasses after your reservations are complete but only one at a time. You can pick the attraction along with the time now rather than praying you get a suitable time. Finally you can now cancel one reservation instead of all and remove an individual from a reservation. all great changes to the system.
I was also told that Hong Kong Disneyland will be debuting Fastpass+ later this year and Disneyland Resort will be testing this Summer.
Joy and Sadness finally had their debut day at EPCOT. According to friends who got there early, it was between 1-2 hour wait at park open but it was not disappointing!
And as i reported a little while ago, Doomsday happened for several attractions at Magic Kingdom and Hollywood Studios.
April 2, 2016 was the last day for Dream Along with Mickey castle show which has been around for 10 years.
FINAL LMA SHOW
I was happy that a friend livestreamed the very last show for me and of course i cried. But time was not wasted and construction began on the castle stage for the new upcoming castle show featuring Anna, Elsa, Rapunzel and Tiana and Last night i saw casting calls all over the country for performers for the new castle show as well as electronic for Friends of Cinderella, Ariel and Tiana. Last day for electronic submissions is April 22nd if interested.
AUDITION INFO IN LINK BELOW
DISNEY AUDITIONS FOR APRIL 2016
DISNEY AUDITION NEW CASTLE SHOW
DISNEY AUDITION ELECTRONIC SUBMISSION
At Hollywood Studios, It was the last day for several attractions in the backlot area including Lights, Motor Action! stunt show, which i am sad to say i never got the chance to experience. Also leaving is the Honey I shrunk the kids playground, Mike and Sully's meet and greet and sadly the entire Streets of America area minus Writer's Stop.
As i reported before, Muppets Courtyard and attraction survived but it is rumored that pizza planet will be turned either into a Swedish Chef or Rizzo themed restaurant.
Construction began immediately and has been covered with concept art with the new toy story and star wars additions that are coming.
CONCEPT ART INFORMATION AND CHANGES
You can now play Agent P on your smartphone at EPCOT.
Stitch has begun his meet and greets at the flagpole while Judy and Nick from "Zootopia" have started partying in MISI at Magic Kingdom. They are also doing meet and greets at Disneyland.
The first preview for "Rivers of Light" show at Animal Kingdom is on April 6th but it is for DAK cast members only. Other WDW cast members have previews on the 8th, 9th, 12th and 13th. There will apparently be a special Premium Passholder and DVC member preview on the 14th and the press event will debut on the 19th and will open to all guests on the 22nd.
UPDATE: It was reported 4/5/16 that the rivers of light opening day will be delayed and not be opening on 4/22/16 as planned.
According to WDW News Today, the show will happen nightly at 8:30pm and 9:45pm.
Disney Parks Blog has released concept art for Tiffins, Nomad Lounge and the merchandise Logos for the 45th anniversary of Magic Kingdom.
MENU AND WINE LIST FOR TIFFINS RESTAURANT AT DAK
Mad T party had its last show last week and California Food and Wine Festival started at DCA.
In International Disney Parks news, it was reported that a male technician died on the Phantom Manor ride at Disneyland Paris and it will be closed until Wednesday while pending investigation. The cast member was 45 years old and worked there for 14 years.
That's about all the big news that happened while i was on my mini vaca!
Until Next time!
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