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Disney CEO Bob Chapek has made some very public mistakes of late, including his handling of the company’s response to Florida’s so-called “Don’t Say Gay” bill. This weekend, Chapek returned to his alma mater, Indiana University, to receive an honorary doctorate and deliver a commencement speech. In it, he gave a…

Disney today dropped up-close video of what the new Guardians Of The Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind attraction will be like for Disney World guests. The ride opens May 27 in World Discovery at Epcot. The attraction is the first-ever “reverse launch” Disney rollercoaster and rotates 360 degrees so riders can see the action…

In his last day at Disney, executive chariman Bob Iger took to Twitter to reflect on his “47 1/2 yr ABC @Disney journey.” Iger, 70, called it “the ride of a lifetime” and, given it lasted nearly 50 years, that’s more than a figurative statement. The Disney boss continued with thank you’s to “my colleagues & fellow…

A small fire broke out tonight near Cinderella Castle at Walt Disney World’s Magic Kingdom in Orlando. That, according to local media reports and videos posted to social media. A park source says the fire was quickly put out with fire extinguishers. #magickingdom #smoke #fire #WaltDisney #WDW Smoke outside of…

Disney World has reportedly put its COVID-19 vaccination mandate on hold, according to a media report. Local TV station Fox 35 was first to report the news, sourcing it with a cast member at the resort complex. The theme park has not yet officially confirmed the news. Reuters reported that a Disney spokesperson…

ABC will ring in the 50th anniversary of Walt Disney World with a television special hosted by Whoopi Goldberg. Unveiled ahead of ABC’s TCA session on Thursday, The Most Magical Story On Earth: 50 Years of Walt Disney World is a two-hour program that will take viewers on a historical journey spanning half a century…

Editors Note: Portions of this story were erroneously cited by a Deadline editor after they were featured on the Disney Parks Twitter feed when in fact they came from an exclusive report by contributing writer Mike Scott at the New Orleans Times-Picayune and its website NOLA.com. His story is here. We have edited our…

First revealed during the Parks and Resorts panel at D23 Expo 2019, Disney Genie is a complimentary new digital service designed to help Disney Parks guests planning, flexibility tools, a guide, expert tips and more. Disney Genie is being built into the My Disney Experience and Disneyland apps. It is expected to be…

Disneyland rolled out a new program called “Magic Key” on Tuesday. It is meant to replace the much-loved annual pass program and to signal, according to a Disneyland announcement, that “You belong to the community of core Disneyland fans who all share a passion and love for the parks.” Magic Key passes go on sale…

Disneyland and Walt Disney World will reintroduce a health mandate requiring cast members and guests to mask up indoors on Friday, July 30. The mandate will apply to everyone in the parks two years of age and older, regardless of vaccination status. Face coverings will specifically be required upon entering and…

Disney World has modified its traditional greeting to the audience on its nighttime fireworks display and other shows, a move that has created its own online explosion. Instead of the longstanding “Ladies and gentlemen, boys and girls,” greeting, shows are now prefaced with one that swaps the gender specificity…

As of Tuesday, fully vaccinated Disney World visitors will not be required to wear face coverings in most areas of the park. according to its website. However, masks will still be required for Disney transportation, including buses, monorails and the Disney Skyliner aerial gondolas. The move follows last month’s…