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  • The Rock’s ‘Jungle Cruise’ Movie Will Git Disney+ the Same Day as Theaters

    The Rock’s ‘Jungle Cruise’ Movie Will Git Disney+ the Same Day as Theaters

    Disney’s Jungle Cruise will debut in theaters and Disney+ Premier on July 30.

    Disney+ Premier means that the movie will be available for in-home purchase to Disney+ subscribers for $29.99 in those territories which have the streaming service. Previously, it looked like the Jaume Collet-Serra directed movie was destined strictly for theaters.

    “Join my ace Emily Blunt (the female Indiana Jones) and myself on the adventure of a lifetime as our Disney’s ‘Jungle Cruise’ hits theaters and your living rooms on the same day,” Johnson posted on Instagram as you can see below:

    “The most important thing with our movie was to always take care of families around the world by giving you options to watch it,” he continued.

    The Dwayne Johnson-Emily Blunt movie based on the Disney theme park attraction is a big tentpole and franchise starter for the studio.

  • Disney World Cutting Back on Physical Distancing

    Disney World Cutting Back on Physical Distancing

    Restrictions designed to fight spread of Covid-19 are loosening up at Disney World as more Americans get vaccinated and coronavirus cases fall.

    The latest update came Wednesday from Disney on physical distancing.

    Disney disclosed in a message on its app that it plans to start limiting physical distancing to three feet in some areas of the parks, although six feet of space would still be maintained in restaurants and shops. The message, which said the changes were “gradual,” did not mention ride lines.

    Disney’s move comes after both Universal and SeaWorld have already cut physical distancing from six to three feet in some areas.

    When it comes to temperature checks to allow visitors to enter, all three major parks, Disney, Universal and SeaWorld, either have already eliminated them or are planning to do so soon.

    The company has announced on its website that it would be phasing out on-site temperature screenings for cast members starting May 8 and for guests on May 16.

    “Since reopening, we have considered guidance from public health authorities, government agencies, and our own team of health and safety experts as we assess and update health and safety measures to help prevent the spread of Covid-19,” Disney said in a statement.

  • Disney Releases Rainbow Collection for Pride Month

    Disney Releases Rainbow Collection for Pride Month

    Disney has announced they have a line of clothing and accessories for Pride Month 2021.

    The Rainbow Collection will give parts of the funds collected to organizations around the world that support LGBTQ+ communities.

    Take a look at the post below:

    Get ready for Pride Month in style with a colorful array of Pride products available now! 🌈 The Walt Disney Company is…

    Posted by Disney on Wednesday, May 5, 2021

    From apparel to accessories to pins and plush and so much more, there are more items in this collection than there are colors in the rainbow! Better yet, in celebration of Pride Month 2021 and the company’s Pride collection, The Walt Disney Company is donating funds as part of our ongoing commitment to organizations around the world that support LGBTQ+ communities. To learn more, visit RainbowDisneyCollection.com.

    Here’s a first look at this vibrant new collection with select products available now at shopDisney.com and Disney stores in North America and Japan, Walt Disney World Resort and Disneyland Resort. This collection is coming later this month to Disney stores in Europe and shopDisney.co.uk as well so keep an eye out across the pond! 

  • VIDEO: Disney Unveils a Real-Life Lightsaber

    VIDEO: Disney Unveils a Real-Life Lightsaber

    To help celebrate Star Wars Day, Disney is giving the public its first look at a “real”, retractable lightsaber.

    Parks, Experiences and Products Chairman Josh D’Amaro first teased the famed weapon during a virtual news conference in April.

    Rey can be heard in a 14-second teaser video saying “Light. Darkness. A balance,” a reference to the character’s quote from The Last Jedi, as the lightsaber is ignited. Take a look below:

    The saber isn’t for sale, at least not yet. But fans can soon see it in action at Disney’s new “Star Wars: Galactic Starcruiser,” an immersive Disney hotel that will open in 2022 and allow guests to live out adventures from the lucrative franchise.

    The company said in a blog post that the popular weapon will be seen in action beginning in 2022, when guests are transported from the Walt Disney World Resort in Orlando, Florida to a galaxy far, far away for a two-night experience at the theme park’s new Galactic Starcruiser hotel.

  • Disneyland’s new Snow White ride criticized for including Prince Charming’s ‘non-consensual’ kiss

    Disneyland’s new Snow White ride criticized for including Prince Charming’s ‘non-consensual’ kiss

    Disneyland just reopened after being closed for more than a year and they are already receiving backlash for the new ending added to the park’s reimagined Snow White ride.

    The ride, now known as Snow White’s Enchanted Wish, has garnered a lot of praise for its upgrades which include new audio, new animation, new music, and stunning visual technology that includes laser projections and LED lights.

    But there’s one part of the ride that hasn’t been as well-received: the grand finale of the movie, where Prince Charming kisses a sleeping Snow White to wake her up with “true love’s kiss.”

    In a review of the new ride for SFGate.com, the outlet’s managing editor Katie Dowd, and contributor Julie Tremaine, wrote that the kiss should be removed like other “problematic scenes from rides like Jungle Cruise and Splash Mountain’.

    “Haven’t we already agreed that consent in early Disney movies is a major issue? That teaching kids that kissing, when it hasn’t been established if both parties are willing to engage, is not OK?” they wrote.

    Disney announced earlier this year that it would redesign The Jungle Cruise to replace the “Trader Sam” character, a salesman of shrunken heads. Splash Mountain, meanwhile, was being overhauled to remove stereotypes.

  • Snow White’s Scary Adventures Reimagined at Disneyland

    Snow White’s Scary Adventures Reimagined at Disneyland

    Snow White’s Scary Adventures has been reimagined into Snow White’s Enchanted Wish.

    The classic attraction has been reimagined with new music, LED black lighting and a new animation system, officials said. It also has about 50 new figures.

    A team of Imagineers have spent the last year to making the attraction decidedly less scary as the creative arm of Disney reimagined the backstory for the classic Fantasyland dark ride and added new scenes. Take a closer look below:

    “It’s a lot brighter,” city spokesman Mike Lyster said. “The ride before was a little dark. But it’s noticeably brighter and newer.”

    Now this new ride is in full sparkle as Disneyland park and Disney California Adventure reopen to the public following a year-plus closure. “Snow White’s Enchanted Wish” officially debuted on April 30, the reopening date for The Happiest Place on Earth.”

  • Disneyland Resort Reopens After Year Long Closure

    Disneyland Resort Reopens After Year Long Closure

    After more than a year, the Disneyland Resort is welcoming back theme park guests.

    Favorite sights and familiar sounds have returned, from the smiling face of Mickey Mouse on the Pixar Pal-A-Round to the welcoming whistle of the Disneyland Railroad.

    Beloved characters from favorite Disney stories are here to entertain and delight in new ways and sometimes in unexpected places. And those much-missed treats – DOLE Whip, Corn Dogs, not to mention churros – are also back to satisfy cravings. Take a look at the Disney Parks video that marks the occasion below:

    Health guidelines will require guests to go through a temperature screening before entering the park and to wear face masks. They’ll also need to remain 6 feet apart from other groups. People who visit together will be limited to no more than three households. Other measures to reduce the chance of viral transmission include cashless transactions and enhanced cleaning practices, the Walt Disney Co. said.

    Only California residents will be allowed to visit, and daily crowd sizes will be limited due to safety protocols.

  • Disney World is Hiring in Preparation for Capacity Increase

    Disney World is Hiring in Preparation for Capacity Increase

    Disney World is looking to hire for a wide variety of jobs.

    While Disney World in Florida reopened several months ago, it’s still operating at limited capacity which meant that not every employee was brought back. Now, as the park prepares for a capacity increase and the reopening of more resort hotels, Disney World is now hiring for Attractions, Custodial, Merchandise, and Quick Service Foods departments.

    Over a year ago, when the pandemic first struck, Disney World had to temporarily close its doors. This unprecedented move forced the company to furlough or lay off a significant number of employees.

    Disney now has a public posting for new part time cast members. These new roles are for areas in attractions, custodial, merchandise, quick service foods and lifeguards. There are also full time positions available for house-keeping. Each of these part-time roles, while different in their own ways, require some of the same basic qualifications.

    • Must be at least 18 years of age.
    • Must be able to use cleaning chemicals and supplies.
    • Must give at least three days of full availability, including nights and holidays.

    The news of these expanded job postings for Disney World comes just several days before Disneyland in California is set to reopen after more than a year of being closed.

  • PeopleMover Finally Reopens This Weekend at Disney World

    PeopleMover Finally Reopens This Weekend at Disney World

    The Tomorrowland Transit Authority PeopleMover is finally reopening soon after a long refurbishment.

    The PeopleMover closed back in March 2020 before Walt Disney World closed due to the pandemic. When Magic Kingdom reopened in July 2020, the PeopleMover remained closed. Well, the wait is over and the ride everyone likes to relax and cool down on is finally reopening.

    Jeff Vahle, President of Walt Disney World Resort, has confirmed the refurbishment of the Tomorrowland Transit Authority PeopleMover is nearly finished and the attraction will be reopening later this weekend as you can see in the post below:

    Stitch even got a chance to test out the ride this morning, prior to it’s Magic Kingdom reopening this weekend.

    Stitch took a test ride on the Tomorrowland Transit Authority PeopleMover in Magic Kingdom Park this morning, prior to its reopening at Walt Disney World later this weekend!

    Posted by Disney Parks Blog on Saturday, April 24, 2021

    Previously, the PeopleMover was scheduled to return on May 1.

  • VIDEO: Disney World Skyliner Gondolas Crash Again

    VIDEO: Disney World Skyliner Gondolas Crash Again

    A video from a guest shows a collision between cabins of the Skyliner at Disney World.

    The video was shared on theInstagram account, nextstopmainstreet.

    Take a look at the video below:

    The park says no one was inside the gondolas at the time. The attraction eventually got back up and running.

    The incident happened at the Hollywood Studios Skyliner station Thursday night.