It’s hard to think of a hotter star than Daveed Diggs. The Oakland native, 38, has been on a remarkable creative streak following his 2015 breakthrough on Broadway in the blockbuster musical Hamilton. Since then, Diggs has found success on screens small and big, created and starred in a hit movie set in Oakland, and […]
Star Wars: Rise of the Resistance, the newest attraction within Walt Disney World’s Star Wars-themed land, Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge, isn’t just the most immersive and ambitious attraction Disney has ever created—it’s also the hardest to actually get the chance to ride. With demand for the attraction far surpassing daily ride capacity, even during the pandemic […]
Star Wars: Rise of the Resistance, the newest attraction within Walt Disney World’s Star Wars-themed land, Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge, isn’t just the most immersive and ambitious attraction Disney has ever created—it’s also the hardest to actually get the chance to ride. With demand for the attraction far surpassing daily ride capacity, even during the pandemic […]
Did you know Walt Disney was born in Chicago? If you didn’t, you’re not alone. Many Chicagoans are surprised to learn that one of the 20th century’s most influential Americans was born in an unassuming home on a quiet street in the Windy City’s Hermosa neighborhood. But the Walt Disney Birthplace restoration project is working […]
The pandemic has forced the cancellation of so many beloved traditions in 2020, so we’re thrilled to see how one of our holiday favorites, the BMO Harris Magnificent Mile Lights Festival, has pivoted to keep things festive this season. Although the country’s third-largest parade won’t be happening this year, Michigan Avenue will still shine bright […]
After an eight-month hiatus as a result of the pandemic, guests took their first steps back inside one of Disneyland’s theme parks today.
October 26 is National Pumpkin Day, and with just a few more sleeps until Halloween, now’s the time to celebrate all things pumpkin. Because there’s clearly no better way to enjoy everyone’s favorite symbol of the season than to eat it, the Disney Parks Blog shared five delicious pumpkin recipes inspired by seasonal dishes served […]
In search of your next family-friendly show to stream? A new National Geographic series takes viewers backstage at Walt Disney World to showcase the animals and their caretakers in action at the beloved theme parks that are home to more than 300 species and 5,000 animals. “Magic of Disney’s Animal Kingdom,” an eight-part docu-series narrated […]
After an unprecedented nearly four-month closure, Walt Disney World’s theme parks have now reopened. Magic Kingdom and Disney’s Animal Kingdom reopened on July 11, and EPCOT and Disney’s Hollywood Studios reopened on July 15 with extensive new health and safety measures in place. I visited all four theme parks to see what the “most magical […]
Whether you consider yourself a runner or haven’t attempted a mile since you were forced to in high school, there’s no better time to lace up those sneaks, get outside and log some miles. Need some motivation? Better is proud to present the inaugural 2020 Walt Disney Birthplace Virtual 5k, in support of the restoration […]
