Almost a year ago now we told you of the massive new solar farm coming to Walt Disney World. Well today we got a look at the first solar panel being installed at this new facility as cast members gathered for a dedication ceremony to celebrate this milestone. Now there are only 499,999 left to install! This new 270-acre solar facility is being developed together with the … [Read more...]
Disney’s Jungle Cruise Film Pushed Back to July 2020
There have been a series of moves lately in the film releases at Walt Disney Studios and a part of that is the release date for Disney's Jungle Cruise film has been pushed back to July 24th, 2020. Dwayne Johnson made this news official today when he posted on his Twitter account: https://twitter.com/TheRock/status/1053316054842269697 The original Jungle Cruise movie … [Read more...]
Second Disney Cruise Line Island Coming as Bahamian Government Approves Disney’s Purchase of Lighthouse Point
Earlier this week the Bahamian government was set to vote on whether or not Disney would be allowed to develop the Lighthouse Point property on the island of Eleuthera. Now it's come out that the Bahamian government has approved the development which means the Disney Cruise Line will start it's project for a second island besides Castaway Cay. This land was privately owned … [Read more...]
New Disney Skyliner Details Shared as Cables Ready to Be Installed
We're all excited about Walt Disney World's newest transportation system the Disney Skyliner, and today some new details were released including that the cables are ready to be installed soon. We also found out that there are 6 miles of track between 5 stations located at the 4 resorts and 2 theme parks (Epcot, Hollywood Studios, Art of Animation Resort, Caribbean Beach … [Read more...]
Baby Okapi Born in Disney’s Animal Kingdom Lodge on World Okapi Day
Lots of new babies have been born recently in Walt Disney World, and this month one more was added to the bunch. Right in time for World Okapi Day, a baby Okapi was born at Disney's Animal Kingdom Lodge on October 1, 2018. Weighing in at 54 pounds, the baby okapi was born to mother Zelda and father Mandazi. It didn't take him long to get on his feet as he was up and … [Read more...]
Tink’s Pixie-Dusted Cone One of Many New Sweet Treats in Walt Disney World in November
There is never a lack of sweet treats to try when visiting Walt Disney World, and now Disney has announced even more yummy treats on their way to the Disney Parks in November 2018, including Tink's Pixie-Dusted Cone plus many more. Let's take a look at them all... Magic Kingdom: There is an amazingly cute and yummy treat is coming to Storybook Treats in Disney's Magic … [Read more...]
Disney Designs Rotating Roller Coaster Car for Guardians of the Galaxy Ride in Epcot
We all know that the Guardians of the Galaxy roller coaster is well underway in Epcot. But based on some new patents filed by Disney, it looks like the roller coaster cars themselves are going to have some amazing technology allowing them to move in ways never before possible on similar attractions. The patent is called: "Roller Coaster with Passenger Compartment Motion … [Read more...]
Disney Announces New Nature-Inspired Resort Hotel on Old River Country Site
We've been following eagerly for some time now the new Walt Disney World Resort hotel on the old River Country site, with contractors even having been chosen some months ago. Today Disney announced that it is indeed building a new nature-inspired resort hotel on the old River Country Site. There isn't a name yet for the new nature-inspired resort hotel, but we know that it … [Read more...]