A new leadership chapter has commenced at Walt Disney World with Joe Schott assuming the presidency following Jeff Vahle’s retirement after thirty-six years. Schott, who began his career as a Jungle Cruise skipper nearly forty-five years ago, views this transition as returning home to where his journey started. His extensive background includes leading Disneyland Paris […]
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The Orlando Dreamers organization is advancing its efforts to secure a Major League Baseball franchise by presenting new visual plans for a domed stadium. This proposed ballpark would seat approximately 45,000 fans and be situated along the International Drive corridor near State Road 528. The project carries an estimated cost of $2 billion, with the […]
Walt Disney World Annual Passholders should be aware of a temporary operational change at Disney’s Hollywood Studios beginning August 9, 2026. The Mickey Shorts Theater will close to prepare for the distribution of a new Annual Passholder magnet featuring Kermit the Frog. This temporary pause on showing the Vacation Fun animated short film will allow […]
Walt Disney World is set to release a new two-LP vinyl album titled The Music of EPCOT in October 2026. This special edition will be available for preorder at the Disney Music Booth during the upcoming D23 Expo, with free shipping for attending guests. The collection features a mix of classic and modern EPCOT music, […]
Construction activity is widespread across Disney World properties, with new attractions like Piston Peak and Monstropolis currently being built. Visitors recently noticed significant changes at the Germany Pavilion in EPCOTs World Showcase area. The roof of Das Kaufhaus building has been stripped of its original red shingles and now features a brown scrim covering for […]