The Disney Blog https://thedisneyblog.com/ Disney News and Information -- by fans, for fans Sat, 28 Jun 2025 05:10:30 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.1.7 https://i0.wp.com/thedisneyblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/tdb-logo.gif?fit=32%2C32&ssl=1 The Disney Blog https://thedisneyblog.com/ 32 32 154890711 Test Track 3.0: A First Look at EPCOT’s Reimagined Ride Experience https://thedisneyblog.com/2025/06/28/test-track-3-0-a-first-look-at-epcots-reimagined-ride-experience/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=test-track-3-0-a-first-look-at-epcots-reimagined-ride-experience Sat, 28 Jun 2025 05:10:27 +0000 https://thedisneyblog.com/?p=70739 I had the chance to preview the newly updated Test Track 3.0 at EPCOT, thanks to a helpful cast member. We ended up experiencing the attraction three times in one visit. While this wasn’t the full grand opening experience (the attraction officially reopens July 22), it offered a solid look at what guests can expect… Read More »Test Track 3.0: A First Look at EPCOT’s Reimagined Ride Experience

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]]> 70739 Hercules The Musical from Disney Hits the West End https://thedisneyblog.com/2025/06/23/disneys-hercules-the-musical-hits-the-west-end/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=disneys-hercules-the-musical-hits-the-west-end Mon, 23 Jun 2025 20:03:00 +0000 https://thedisneyblog.com/?p=70728 The Gods Must Be Singing! For years, Disney fans have been begging for the studio’s beloved modern animated classics to make the leap to the stage. After the success of The Lion King, Aladdin, and Frozen, there’s been a lingering question: where’s Hercules? Now, after several trial productions and rewrites, Hercules: The Musical has officially… Read More »Hercules The Musical from Disney Hits the West End

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]]> 70728 Disney Fan Recreates the Disney Wonder Cruise Ship In A Masterpiece Model https://thedisneyblog.com/2025/06/23/disney-fan-recreates-the-disney-wonder-cruise-ship-in-a-masterpiece-model/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=disney-fan-recreates-the-disney-wonder-cruise-ship-in-a-masterpiece-model Mon, 23 Jun 2025 15:07:20 +0000 https://thedisneyblog.com/?p=70726 There are Disney fans… and then there are Disney Fans. The kind who pour their heart, soul, and a whole lot of patience into honoring the magic in ways most of us couldn’t dream of. Today on The Disney Blog, we’re spotlighting one such fan who did just that. Meet Robert Lisinsky who  handcrafted a… Read More »Disney Fan Recreates the Disney Wonder Cruise Ship In A Masterpiece Model

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]]> 70726 Multisensory Storytelling: This Is Why Disney Feels So Real (Even Though It’s Not) https://thedisneyblog.com/2025/06/02/multisensory-storytelling-this-is-why-disney-feels-so-real-even-though-its-not/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=multisensory-storytelling-this-is-why-disney-feels-so-real-even-though-its-not Tue, 03 Jun 2025 00:30:00 +0000 https://thedisneyblog.com/?p=70717 There’s a reason a visit to Walt Disney World feels like stepping into a different world, a world where the buildings seem taller, the sounds feel perfectly placed, and even the air smells like popcorn or freshly baked treats. You walk through these lands, from the magic of Main Street, U.S.A. to the alien wilderness… Read More »Multisensory Storytelling: This Is Why Disney Feels So Real (Even Though It’s Not)

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]]> 70717 GoofyCore at EPCOT’s CommuniCore Hall – A Cool Summer Escape for Kids https://thedisneyblog.com/2025/06/01/goofycore-at-epcots-communicore-hall-a-cool-summer-escape-for-kids/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=goofycore-at-epcots-communicore-hall-a-cool-summer-escape-for-kids Sun, 01 Jun 2025 12:50:18 +0000 https://thedisneyblog.com/?p=70713 This summer, CommuniCore Hall at EPCOT has transformed into a goof-tastic indoor playground called GoofyCore as part of the Walt Disney World resort’s Cool Kid Summer promotion. It’s the ultimate spot to beat the Florida heat during this Gooftastic Summer! If you’re looking for a place where your kids can dance, play, and let out… Read More »GoofyCore at EPCOT’s CommuniCore Hall – A Cool Summer Escape for Kids

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]]> 70713 Ride the Wave: Disney Drops “Hawaiian Roller Coaster Ride” By Iam Tongi Ahead of Live-Action Lilo & Stitch https://thedisneyblog.com/2025/05/09/ride-the-wave-disney-drops-hawaiian-roller-coaster-ride-by-iam-tongi-ahead-of-live-action-lilo-stitch/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=ride-the-wave-disney-drops-hawaiian-roller-coaster-ride-by-iam-tongi-ahead-of-live-action-lilo-stitch Fri, 09 May 2025 16:34:51 +0000 https://thedisneyblog.com/?p=70708 Surf’s Up! “Hawaiian Roller Coaster Ride” is available today from Walt Disney Records, the first single from the highly anticipated live-action Disney’s “Lilo & Stitch” movie. “Hawaiian Roller Coaster Ride” is performed by American Idol winner Iam Tongi and the Kamehameha Schools Children’s Chorus. Iam Tongi will be performing “Hawaiian Roller Coaster Ride” on American… Read More »Ride the Wave: Disney Drops “Hawaiian Roller Coaster Ride” By Iam Tongi Ahead of Live-Action Lilo & Stitch

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]]> 70708 Disney to Build Disneyland Abu Dhabi on Yas Island in United Arab Emirates https://thedisneyblog.com/2025/05/07/disney-to-build-disneyland-abu-dhabi-on-yas-island-in-united-arab-emirates/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=disney-to-build-disneyland-abu-dhabi-on-yas-island-in-united-arab-emirates Wed, 07 May 2025 12:37:54 +0000 https://thedisneyblog.com/?p=70704 A new chapter in Disney’s global story is about to begin. Meet Disneyland Abu Dhabi, to be built in the heart of the United Arab Emirates. Disney and Miral, a creator of immersive destinations and experiences in Abu Dhabi, have announced plans to bring a world-class Disney theme park resort to Yas Island. This exciting… Read More »Disney to Build Disneyland Abu Dhabi on Yas Island in United Arab Emirates

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]]> 70704 EPCOT’s 2025 Flower & Garden Festival Celebrates 30 Years https://thedisneyblog.com/2025/01/28/epcots-2025-flower-garden-festival-celebrates-30-years/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=epcots-2025-flower-garden-festival-celebrates-30-years Tue, 28 Jan 2025 18:34:05 +0000 https://thedisneyblog.com/?p=70649 EPCOT’s International Flower & Garden Festival returns from March 5 to June 2, 2025, marking its 30th anniversary with vibrant displays and live entertainment. Why it matters: This festival offers families a blend of nature, music, and cuisine, enhancing the Disney experience with unique seasonal attractions. Driving the news: The 2025 Garden Rocks Concert Series… Read More »EPCOT’s 2025 Flower & Garden Festival Celebrates 30 Years

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]]> 70649 Raise Your Steins at Raglan Road’s First Oktoberfeis Celebration https://thedisneyblog.com/2024/09/06/raise-your-steins-at-raglan-roads-first-oktoberfeis-celebration/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=raise-your-steins-at-raglan-roads-first-oktoberfeis-celebration Fri, 06 Sep 2024 19:04:38 +0000 https://thedisneyblog.com/?p=70632 Ever celebrate Oktoberfest at an Irish Pub? Don’t knock it until you try it, especially when that pub is Raglan Road Irish Pub & Restaurant in Disney Springs. The fan favorite is blending Irish flair with a Munich staple in their inaugural “Oktoberfeis,” an Irish Oktoberfest beer festival running from September 9 to October 6. … Read More »Raise Your Steins at Raglan Road’s First Oktoberfeis Celebration

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]]> 70632 Disney Appoints Adam Smith as Chief Product & Technology Officer https://thedisneyblog.com/2024/08/15/disney-appoints-adam-smith-as-chief-product-technology-officer/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=disney-appoints-adam-smith-as-chief-product-technology-officer Thu, 15 Aug 2024 19:59:48 +0000 https://thedisneyblog.com/?p=70625 Disney Entertainment and ESPN have announced a significant addition to their leadership team. Adam Smith has been named the new Chief Product & Technology Officer, a role that will see him overseeing the global Product and Technology group across Disney’s entertainment and sports media businesses. Smith replaces Aaron LaBerge who moved to the sports-betting company… Read More »Disney Appoints Adam Smith as Chief Product & Technology Officer

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