This week in DePaoli on DeParks: Jeff shares his thoughts on Muppet-themed dark rides through the years and how we need one now.
Walt Disney Imagineering has revealed new technology for bipedal robot characters called Project Kiwi, this time in the form of Baby Groot.
Disney Cruise Line has shared new design details on the newest ship, the Disney Wish, ahead of its grand reveal on April 29.
The Walt Disney Company and Sony Pictures Entertainment (SPE) have announced a multi-year content licensing agreement for U.S. streaming and TV rights to Sony Pictures’ new theatrical releases across Disney Media & Entertainment Distribution’s platforms, including Disney+ and Hulu streaming services and linear entertainment networks including ABC, Disney Channels, Freeform, FX, and National Geographic.
ILMxLAB has revealed that Dok-Ondar will be coming to Part II of the virtual reality experience, “Star Wars: Tales from the Galaxy’s Edge.”
Disneyland Paris will offer the convention center at Disney’s Newport Bay Club to serve as one of the mass vaccination centers in France.
Using solar energy is certainly not a new concept, but as we celebrate Earth Day 2021, it’s a good time to remember that Disney harnesses the sun to power magic at its parks around the world, including its newest solar facility at Castaway Cay, Disney Cruise Line’s private island in The Bahamas.
Cinderella Castle is currently being adorned with decorations in celebration of Walt Disney World’s 50th anniversary. Paint and decorations are being added for the 18 month celebration.
Visit Anaheim is celebrating the return of the magic at Disneyland Resort on April 30 with a limited time offer, plus more than 50 deals from area hotels.
Walt Disney World’s President, Jeff Vahle, recently announced that all Florida and Hilton Head cast members, both back at work and on furlough, will receive a free one-night stay at a Walt Disney World resort hotel. Alongside this announcement came another reveal, theme park block-out dates for cast members and their families.
