Disney News, Discussion & an Element of Fun - 2025 Edition

[crazy4wdw]

And later in the Mickey Mouse cartoon series, Mortimer would become Mickey’s arch nemesis and would attempt to take Minnie away from him.

 

[crazy4wdw]

Former WDW employee pleads guilty to hacking Disney's menu system:

https://mickeyblog.com/2025/01/12/f...mployee-pleads-guilty-to-hacking-menu-system/

 

[crazy4wdw]

Future Disney animation films may have major delays to due to the Los Angles fires:

https://alongmainstreet.com/la-fires-cripple-animation-industry-disney-takes-major-loss-01jhfw81qqv5

 

[sherlockmiles]

I would LOVE to see a Mickey's Masquerade Party at Hollywood studios - along the lines of Jollywood Nights! Anyone else?

 

[Naomeri]

At the parks now, and I just got a new MDE feature on my iPhone: live activities. So when I did a mobile order, it gave me the option to see the status on the Lock Screen and in the front camera notch, instead of having to constantly check MDE to see if my food was ready. I didn’t have that option a few days ago.

 

[fatmanatee]

At the parks now, and I just got a new MDE feature on my iPhone: live activities. So when I did a mobile order, it gave me the option to see the status on the Lock Screen and in the front camera notch, instead of having to constantly check MDE to see if my food was ready. I didn’t have that option a few days ago.

Yep. Generally haven’t been a fan of the live activities thing (it feels like every app i use is just shoving it in there) but this sounds like it’s useful?

https://twitter.com/x/status/1879204451032186962

 

[cellomom]

Behind the Seams: Crafting New Voices of Liberty Costumes

Take a look behind the seams at the all-new Voices of Liberty costumes debuting at the start of EPCOT International Festival of the Arts

 

[wabbott]

Fifty years ago, today!

https://twitter.com/x/status/1879613518929920180

 

[Duckbug.Ducktales]

Fifty years ago, today!

https://twitter.com/x/status/1879613518929920180

I like that shot with the people mover in the foreground. I wonder where it was taken from

 

[BorderTenny]

I like that shot with the people mover in the foreground. I wonder where it was taken from

Judging by Google Maps, probably the Astro Orbiter platform.

 

[Gusey]

New AP magnets available now through Feb 28 in Epcot

https://twitter.com/x/status/1881724711157346705

 

[wabbott]

https://twitter.com/x/status/1882092471385219438

 

[wabbott]

I've not posted anything in months about Bakso, the tiger cub. But they do videos every Tuesday. Here's the latest.

 

[zebrastreyepz]

Sneak Peek at "Kiss the Girl" Puppets from upcoming Little Mermaid show in HS.

https://wdwnt.com/2025/01/sneak-peek-little-mermaid-musical-puppets/

 

[Gusey]

https://www.wdwinfo.com/news-stories/renovations-new-lounges-announced-for-disneyland-resort/

 

[HolRae]

I've not posted anything in months about Bakso, the tiger cub. But they do videos every Tuesday. Here's the latest.

Is there any news on when he will be out? My niece and I have been watching him each week and were really hoping to be able to see him in person the first week of February.

 

[wabbott]

https://thewaltdisneycompany.com/disney-experiences-leadership-appointments/

January 23, 2025
Disney Experiences Announces Key Leadership Appointments

Ken Potrock, a 30-year Disney veteran, will take on the newly created role of President, The Walt Disney Company Major Events Integration.

Thomas Mazloum has been appointed the new President of Disneyland Resort.

Joe Schott has been appointed President of Disney Signature Experiences (DSE)

Andrew Bolstein has been promoted to President & General Manager of Shanghai Disney Resort

 

[CarolynFH]

Ken Potrock, a 30-year Disney veteran, will take on the newly created role of President, The Walt Disney Company Major Events Integration.

Ken is still my favorite DVC VP - very personable, and it seemed that many enhancements such as Moonlight Magic events started under his leadership. What will he actually oversee now? Events such as the DL 70th Anniversary celebrations, or something different?

 

[HokieRaven5]

No phased closure for Muppet Courtyard. May 10 last day of operation for Mama Melrose. June 7 for Muppet Vision 3D and PizzeRizzo

https://twitter.com/x/status/1882826113891930284

 

[Gary Stocker]

No phased closure for Muppet Courtyard. May 10 last day of operation for Mama Melrose. June 7 for Muppet Vision 3D and PizzeRizzo

https://twitter.com/x/status/1882826113891930284

That stinks. Was hoping it would stretch out until after my August trip. I hope none of this impacts Baseline Taphouse.