If there’s one thing Disney Parks are famous for, it’s their well-thought-out design. Things like the forced perspective used with Cinderella Castle have become common knowledge among hardcore Disney fans. But there are some other oddities throughout Walt Disney World Resort (and Disneyland Resort). One of the lesser-talked-about lands of Magic Kingdom is Liberty Square. Much attention is always given ...
Read More »Former Disney Star Reveals Tragic Death of Infant Daughter
For three decades, actress Alexa PenaVega has called a Hollywood film set home. The actress has been in numerous hit films and television shows, including Little Giants (1994), Ghosts of Mississippi (1996), Sleepover (2004), Nashville (2014), and The Loud House (2017). However, she is probably most well-known for her role as Carmen Cortez in the Spy Kids franchise. The franchise was produced by Troublemaker Studios and distributed by Dimension Films, a ...
Read More »Disney Sparks Wave of Layoffs Amid Company Restructuring
The Disney Company has ramped up layoffs this week yet again, a move that is reminiscent of the massive waves of layoffs that took place during the spring of 2023 and were described by some as a “bloodbath” from which no one at Disney was safe. Massive Waves of Layoffs in 2023 In February 2023, shortly after Disney’s Board of ...
Read More »Injuries Mount as Universal Orlando Releases Hospitalization Data
When guests visit Universal Orlando Resort, they typically expect to have a magical and adventure-filled vacation and return home with memories and, likely, lots of money spent on souvenirs. That being said, there are times, like any vacation, when things can take a turn. Sometimes, it is not all Butterbeer and chocolate from in the Wizarding World of Harry Potter, ...
Read More »Expert Predicts Disney World to Become Permanent Ghost Town by 2025
Walt Disney World Resort is predicted to see the most significant drop in its attendance since the pandemic in 2020 when it shuttered its gates. It hasn’t taken long for crowds to make their way back to Walt Disney World Resort– including Magic Kingdom Park, EPCOT, Disney’s Animal Kingdom, and Disney’s Hollywood Studios– in droves. As a matter of fact, ...
Read More »Massive $1.9 Billion Disney Expansion Gets Green Light Despite Backlash
After a lengthy council meeting, the City of Anaheim has approved DisneylandForward – meaning there’s just one more step to go until Disney can go ahead with expansion plans for its oldest theme park resort. With The Walt Disney Company investing an incredible $60 billion into its theme parks over the next decade, there’s been plenty of debate as to ...
Read More »Disney Unveils Australia Theme Park Concept, Eyes Global Expansion
A former Imagineer has shared concept art for a Disney theme park in Australia – and pondered its potential for other countries, too. With six resorts around the world, you could hardly complain that Disney hasn’t gone international. As of 2024, the original Disneyland Resort in Anaheim, California, is joined by parks in Orlando (Walt Disney World Resort), Paris (Disneyland ...
Read More »Sad Farewell: ‘Harry Potter’ Franchise Grieves as Star Passes Away
Fans of Harry Potter can raise their wands in Memorium of Samantha Davis, who has tragically passed away unexpectedly. The Harry Potter series, created by J.K. Rowling, while now controversial, has brought together millions of Potterheads who have come together over their love for the fandom. The magic of the Harry Potter films extends beyond the screen, but sadly, some ...
Read More »Disney+ Offers Free Six-Month Subscriptions Amid Struggles
Disney+ is doing everything it can to get new customers to stick with the streaming service as it continues to lose the company money, but now it has a novel strategy: giving away six-month subscriptions for free. Disney CEO Bob Iger has openly admitted that the company’s proprietary streaming platform is nowhere close to making money, even as the subscription ...
Read More »Governor DeSantis Sparks Disney Clash Over ‘Don’t Say Gay’ Policy
Governor Ron DeSantis came to a tentative truce with the Walt Disney Company a few weeks ago, but it seems that the war between the far-right politician and the Mouse House may reignite over a controversial new education bill, much as it began with the notorious “Don’t Say Gay” law. Credit: DeSantis Disney, DeSantis, and “Don’t Say Gay” The Parental ...
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