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

[Naomeri]

First trailer for Fantastic Four: First Steps

I'll reserve my opinion on the movie until I see it in full this summer, but I'm all in for the retrofuturistic vibe

 

[crazy4wdw]

Multiple companies to collaborate to manage Disney cruises out of Japan:

https://disneycruiselineblog.com/20...sen-and-yuen-cruises-on-olcs-cruise-business/

 

[wabbott]

https://twitter.com/x/status/1887622339963064499

 

[cellomom]

D23 Spotlight Series & Walt Disney Imagineering Present Space Mountain and Beyond




Gold: $26 (+$3 processing fee)
Tickets go on sale on Friday, February 7 at 10 a.m. PT / 1 p.m. ET in the link provided.

“All personnel, clear launch platform.” Get ready to blast off in a one-of-a-kind presentation celebrating Space Mountain, Walt Disney World’s first thrill ride! Join a panel of Imagineers to celebrate the Walt Disney World attraction’s 50th anniversary, along with exciting behind-the-scenes stories about other thrill attractions at Walt Disney World Resort!

“D23 Spotlight Series & Walt Disney Imagineering Present Space Mountain and Beyond” will include:

• Access to a special presentation on Space Mountain’s five incredible decades, as well as other thrill attractions at Walt Disney World Resort, led by a panel of Walt Disney Imagineers at AMC Disney Springs 24.
• One (1) D23 Member-exclusive event gift.
• One (1) complimentary beverage
• One (1) complimentary popcorn

Don’t miss the D23 Spotlight Series’ first Florida event, featuring the amazing story of one of Disney Parks’ most iconic attractions…

DETAILS

ABOUT THE SPOTLIGHT SERIES

D23 is teaming up with partners across the company in 2025—including the Walt Disney Archives and Walt Disney Imagineering—for the new D23 Spotlight Series. These in-person events will take fans deeper into unique topics such as a celebration of the Walt Disney Archives’ 55th anniversary; a look into Indiana Jones attractions at Disney Parks both past, present and future; and more spectacular topics throughout the year!

NOTES

• D23 Gold Members may reserve a ticket for themselves and up to one (1) guest.
• Each attendee must have a ticket in their possession for entry.
• There are a limited number of tickets available. D23 Members must log in by using their D23 Member account information when reserving tickets.
• All guests under age 18 must be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian to attend this D23 event and will require an event ticket for admission.
• D23 Members who do not bring their membership card and tickets may not be admitted to the event. Membership card may be a physical card or a digital membership card found in the D23 App.
• Ticketed Members and guests who do not attend the event forfeit their place, as well as all experiences, benefits, and gifts associated with the event. D23 Members must be present or guests will not gain admittance to the event.
• Video or audio recording of any kind will not be permitted during the presentation.

All D23 events are subject to change without notice. All ticket sales are final. There are strictly no cancellations or refunds regardless of reason (including, without limitation, due to illness, change in travel plans, etc.) and tickets are not transferable.

PLEASE BE ADVISED – Permission to Film/Photograph/Record: Disney Worldwide Services, Inc. (“Disney”), and its affiliates, vendors, contractors, agents and/or assigns (together, “Producer”), may be taking photos, filming and/or making other recordings during the event you will be attending. By entering the premises for the event, for yourself and on behalf of any children accompanying you, you: (i) irrevocably consent to and authorize Producer to photograph you, make audio and/or video recordings of you in whatever medium, and use such photographs and recordings for all purposes (including advertising and promotions) in all media, now known or hereafter devised, worldwide, in perpetuity, and in any language without notice, attribution, permission or payment; and (ii) acknowledge all such photographs and/or recordings will be the sole property of Disney.

 

[Gusey]

https://disneyparksblog.com/hkdl/ho...nounces-20th-anniversary-celebration-details/

 

[Duckbug.Ducktales]

https://disneyparksblog.com/hkdl/ho...nounces-20th-anniversary-celebration-details/

I've been wanting to know how long the celebration with run but can't find an end date

 

[hhisc16]

I see Blizzard Beach is open until March 29.
March 30 and beyond does not have any water parks listed as open.
Any ideas?

 

[HokieRaven5]

I see Blizzard Beach is open until March 29.
March 30 and beyond does not have any water parks listed as open.
Any ideas?

Probably when it closes for the summer months.

Last year Blizzard Beach closed March 16th, Typhoon Lagoon opened March 17th

 

[Brian Noble]

I'm guessing either glitch, or possibly that's when they switch over to Typhoon.

https://plandisney.disney.go.com/question/typhoon-lagoon-open-midapril-599432/

Typhoon is scheduled for a Moonlight Magic event in mid-May, so it has to be open by at least then.

Edited: er, what @HokieRaven5 said.

 

[HokieRaven5]

Possible Luke Skywalker appearances in Galaxy’s Edge announcement coming Monday. Probably just for Disneyland to start.

https://twitter.com/x/status/1887887431917076783

 

[fatmanatee]

Possible Luke Skywalker appearances in Galaxy’s Edge announcement coming Monday. Probably just for Disneyland to start.

https://twitter.com/x/status/1887887431917076783

Follow-up tweet from Disney Parks has hashtags for Season of the Force and Disneyland.

 

[wabbott]

Here's something DuckTales/Comics fans might find interesting. Apologies if it's been posted before.

https://disneyworld.disney.go.com/attractions/epcot/ducktales-play-app/

Disney’s DuckTales World Showcase Adventure

Attraction in multiple Walt Disney World® Resort locations

Scrooge McDuck is hot on the trail of some of the world’s most precious ancient artifacts, and you can help, using the Play Disney Parks mobile app!

 

[Duckbug.Ducktales]

Lilo & Stitch | Stitch Runs Loose At The Big Game | In Theaters May 23

 

[jade1]

Just landed, finally during fireworks. Was better in person obv.

 

[sherlockmiles]

Saw this amongst the headlines this morning:

A power outage at the Walt Disney World Resort in Bay Lake, Florida, left multiple rides closed on Monday night.

 

[HokieRaven5]

Saw this amongst the headlines this morning:

A power outage at the Walt Disney World Resort in Bay Lake, Florida, left multiple rides closed on Monday night.

They were back online around 10pm. So all the folks with After Hours tickets got a mostly empty park from the start as many guests likely went to a Guest Services and left. Attractions went down around 7 or so.

 

[jade1]

 

[wabbott]

Kudos to the landscapers and gardeners @ EPCOT. Every year their show is to die for, without fail.

https://twitter.com/x/status/1889465795757182987

 

[Elijah Abrams]

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Are these renovations?

 

[Naomeri]

Are these renovations?

It's the Stormalong Bay pool area at Beach and Yacht Club resorts, which is currently undergoing refurbishment