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The New Disney CEO Already Made Figment Fans Angry

Figment at Destination D23

Figment fans are feeling unsettled after Disney’s new CEO, Josh D’Amaro, offered vague updates about the beloved purple dragon’s future at a recent shareholder meeting. While Figment has a dedicated cult following, fans are left wondering whether D’Amaro will finally invest in the character or remain underutilized, despite generating merchandise sales and nostalgia. Many hope for a new attraction or ...

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Law Enforcement Team Takes Over Disney+

A cartoon fox in a pink shirt and a bunny in a suit stand confidently together, both wrapped in the coils of a large, smiling blue snake, with a city and trees in the background.

Zootopia 2 has become the highest-grossing animated film of Hollywood history, earning $1.9 billion globally, and is now the number one film on Disney+ following its release. The film continues the story of Judy Hopps and Nick Wilde, captivating audiences with its clever storytelling and themes of prejudice since the original film’s 2016 debut. In its first week on the ...

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Disney Just Reopened This Restaurant After 6 Years

Two women are sitting outside a building with red roofs. One is in a wheelchair, wearing a peach-colored shirt, and the other is on a bench, wearing a white shirt and denim overalls with yellow Minnie Mouse ears. Both are smiling and looking at a smartphone.

The Garden View Lounge at Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort has reopened on March 19, 2026, after being closed since 2020. This highly anticipated return of the Disney afternoon tea experience follows a six-year absence, during which many fans were left disappointed by the loss of the original offerings and the Perfectly Princess Tea Party. Reservations opened on February 19 and ...

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Disney Will Award You $10,000 If You’re in Love

A couple at the Italy Pavilion at EPCOT

Lovebird is excited to announce the Once Upon a Wedding contest, seeking an engaged couple who loves Disney and wants to incorporate Disney-inspired details into their wedding. One couple will win $10,000 toward their wedding and a full digital Disney stationery suite from Lovebird. Couples can enter by visiting lovebird.com/contest and sharing their Disney love story and wedding plans. The ...

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Disney Just Announced Exclusive Ride Access for Cast Members Only

A group photo of three Disney cast members standing with Pluto and Goofy. The smiling cast members are holding a circular sign that reads, "We are the magic." They are outdoors, with trees and lights in the crisp background, truly showing what it means to be part of the Disney enchantment.

Magic Kingdom is currently busy with new expansions, including a Cars area in Frontierland and a Villains Land behind Big Thunder Mountain Railroad. Notably, Buzz Lightyear’s Space Ranger Spin in Tomorrowland is receiving a major upgrade. It will reopen on April 8, 2026, but cast members will get exclusive previews from March 21 to 27, 2026. The refurbished ride features ...

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Disney Won’t Stop Messing With This Historic 54-Year-Old Street

The new Magic Kingdom Central Plaza area between Main Street, U.S.A. and Cinderella Castle.

Disney is currently refurbishing a section of the sidewalk on Main Street, U.S.A. at Magic Kingdom, which opened on October 1, 1971. A large area outside Crystal Arts is covered with temporary boards to alert guests of construction, which disrupts the nostalgic ambiance of the street, filled with familiar sights like the Emporium and Casey’s Corner. Scoring has been noticed ...

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Disney Enters New Era Today After Major Leadership Shake-Up

Mickey Mouse and an executive share applause on stage with Disney fans, set against a vibrant Disney World backdrop.

The Walt Disney Company has appointed Josh D’Amaro as its new Chief Executive Officer, after his tenure as Chairman of Disney Experiences, the company’s largest segment, which generated $36 billion in revenue in fiscal year 2025. D’Amaro’s priorities as CEO focus on merging human creativity with cutting-edge technology to enhance storytelling and strengthen connections with fans. He led significant expansions ...

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The Secret Disney Resort That’s Been Around for 30 Years

Aerial View of Disney's Hilton Head Island

Disney’s Hilton Head Island Resort is celebrating 30 years of enchanting guests with its unique coastal charm, located 300 miles from Walt Disney World. Since opening in 1996, this South Carolina retreat has offered families and Disney Vacation Club members a tranquil escape, featuring stunning marsh views and sun-soaked beach days that contrast with traditional theme park experiences. The resort, ...

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Reminder: One of the Last Closed Disney Restaurants Due to COVID Opens Next Week

After six long years, Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort & Spa will reopen its afternoon tea experience on March 19, 2026. This beloved Garden View Lounge Tea Experience, which has been closed since March 2020 due to the pandemic, is eagerly anticipated by Disney guests. Reservations became available on February 19 and are in high demand, prompting guests to book early ...

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