The worlds of Walt Disney Animation and opera have lost a beloved soprano. Lourdes Ambriz Márquez, the Spanish-language voice actress who portrayed Belle in Beauty and the Beast (1991) for Latin American audiences, has passed away after a battle with cancer. She was 67 years old. Credit: Disney Márquez is best known internationally for lending her operatic soprano to Disney’s ...

The Walt Disney Company leadership has shifted dramatically over the last few years, and now, one of its most tenured leaders is officially stepping down. Credit: Disney While Bob Chapek may have steered the House of Mouse through the turbulent pandemic era, he was eventually ousted as CEO in late 2022 and replaced by his own predecessor, Bob Iger. Iger ...

The Walt Disney Company has paid out millions of dollars in a lawsuit settlement that botched children’s data that was made to be private, putting thousands of children and families at risk. The Walt Disney Company Pays Out Millions After Mishandling Children’s Privacy Data It’s the kind of news no parent wants to hear. The Walt Disney Company—an entertainment giant ...

Disney World claims that no one has ever died on the property. But a person claiming to be a former cast member has spilled some tea on what actually happens when someone does, in fact, cross to the other side while vacationing at the most magical place on earth. Disney World Claims No One Has Ever Died on Property: Former ...

The end is near for a classic Disney theme park ride. Credit: Disney Related: Disney Files Lawsuit, Claiming New Package Breaks Contract Rules Walt Disney Imagineering has filed a new Notice of Commencement for DINOSAUR at the Animal Kingdom. This is the latest permit to be filed as Disney World works on transforming the park’s DinoLand U.S.A. area into a ...

The Walt Disney Company has been hit with a gender discrimination lawsuit by a former attorney who used to work for the company. Gender Discrimination Lawsuit Filed by Former Disney Attorney Imagine working for one of the most powerful entertainment companies in the world, helping shape deals and legal strategies behind the magic, only to find out you’re being paid ...

If there’s one thing that keeps Walt Disney World fans on their toes, it’s the never-ending cycle of changes across the parks and resorts. One month, a beloved attraction closes for refurbishment; the next, a new restaurant pops up. Disney has clarified that it’s willing to shake things up—even at the expense of longtime guest favorites. Recently, the changes haven’t ...

Disney has leaned heavily on sequels in recent years, bringing back familiar properties like Hocus Pocus, The Santa Clause, and Enchanted. But one film that has remained completely untouched is The Muppet Christmas Carol (1992). For over three decades, the festive favorite has stood alone, without a single continuation — and maybe that’s for the best. Why a Sequel to ...

Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party is in full swing, and fans are proving once again that this is one of Disney World’s most in-demand seasonal events. Each year, the Magic Kingdom transforms into a Halloween paradise where trick-or-treating, rare character meet-and-greets, spooky overlays on classic rides, and the famous “Boo-to-You” parade take over the park. Guests also get an exclusive fireworks ...

A recent behind-the-scenes video shared by Disney Entertainment has sparked controversy among former and current Disney cast members. The footage, which shows dancers preparing for the Boo to You Halloween Parade, was met with criticism for its inclusion of typically private backstage elements. The video, which features glimpses of wigs, cosmetology plots, and dressing room areas, has drawn the ire ...