The Walt Disney Family Museum regularly hosts both virtual and in-person events. These events are educational, entertaining, and inspiring. They often have people that currently work or have worked with The Walt Disney Company. They always carry on the legacy of Walt Disney. One of the upcoming virtual talks is with Pixar’s Bobby Podesta. The event is on November 8th and gives the chance to learn about Podesta’s three decade career at Pixar and also about his new graphic novel…

Halloween is almost upon us. At October moves further into fall, it’s a perfect time for family movie nights. Disney+ has many different Halloween movies that can be enjoyed. Sometimes, it almost seems like there are too many! Below are 14 Halloween favorites to be enjoyed on families on Disney’s streaming service. This list was curated by Disney+. See how it lines up with your own list if you have one!

For the 19th year in a row, the Magic Kingdom is in the top theme park globally for guests to visit. The news comes as the Themed Entertainment Association (TEA) published its annual theme park attendance report. This is now called the Global Experience Index. "The 2024 TEA Global Experience Index marks a new chapter in the long history of this attendance report,” said TEA CEO Melissa Oviedo.

On Wednesday, NBA on ESPN returned. This comes as ESPN moves into the first year of a new expanded media rights agreement with the NBA. As it does this, it says it is doubling down both on innovation and also fan engagement. Throughout the milestone season, there will be the return of marquee events like the NBA Finals, which will be exclusively on ESPN.

On this day in 2015, a ‘Frozen’-themed aircraft from WestJet Airlines was unveiled in Calgary, Alberta, Canada. A Boeing 737-800 received the custom livery that featured Anna, Elsa, and Olaf. Even the overhead bins and the seat headrests sported unique, magical touches! It took six painters 21 days of around-the-clock shifts to customize the plane. They used 170 gallons of paint in 23 different colors to create the scene. The ‘Frozen’ livery was retired in 2024.

Travis Kelce is known as a star player on the Kansas City Chiefs (where he has helped win three Super Bowls) and the fiancé of Taylor Swift. Now, he is also known as a part of the group that makes up one of the largest investors in Six Flags Entertainment Corporation. This week, it was announced that Kelce joined the JANA Partners and executives to invest nearly 9% in the company that operates theme parks, including…

On November 14, Disney Lorcana‘s Whispers in the Well will be available for fans to purchase. When this hits store shelves (and then is immediately grabbed by fans), there will be a few surprises that will be a part of this game set. Just looking at the title for this set, it should be no surprise that there will be some villains making themselves at home in the dark depths of the shadowy Inkwell Caverns.

Guests who have visited the Disneyland Resort in recent years may have encountered Phat Cat Swinger performing at the Disney Festival of Holidays or the Disney California Adventure Food & Wine Festival. This energetic band plays Disney music, jazz hits, pop songs, and even original tunes! They are full of energy and have special magic that makes everyone who sees them feel like a friend.

Details and dates have been revealed for the 2026 EPCOT International Festival of the Arts. This year, the festival will last 39 days and begin on January 16th and continue until February 23rd. The festival is a celebration of visual, performing, and culinary arts. It has also become quite popular in recent years. Below is information that was shared about the EPCOT Inernational Festival of the Arts for 2026.

Welcome to Geeks Corner! This week, the Geeks are in the heartland of America to talk about many of the plans that The Walt Disney Company has for the 250th Anniversary of the United States of America! The conversations include a variety of offerings that are coming, including Soarin' Across America, patriotic fireworks, and more! They also discuss The Muppets and the Disneyland Resort of the past!

Food and drink items at Disney Parks are constantly evolving and changing. Now more treats and snacks are making their way to Disney's Animal Kingdom so keep your eyes peeled for some delicious discoveries which have arrived at the park. First up is a DOLE Whip Pineapple, Orange, and Swirl; DOLE Whip Float; and a DOLE Whip Orange Float at Warung Outpost.

The Disney Destiny has begun its crossing of the Atlantic Ocean to its new home at Port Everglades in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. The 5,000 nautical mile trek will take approximately 2 weeks. Along the way, the ship will make a stop at its first port of call at Funchal, Portugal. The Disney Cruise Line released a couple of pictures as it began this trek.

The Downtown Disney District is hosting a series of movie nights that will take place on Wednesdays at 7:00 PM throughout Halloween Time at the Disneyland Resort. The first movie of this series was Hocus Pocus. Frankenweenie followed this. Last week, Haunted Mansion was presented. The movies are presented on the Downtown Disney LIVE! Stage lawn on the west end near the main entrance to the 

In 2026, the United States of America will be celebrating its 250th anniversary. Starting in November, Disney will be celebrating this milestone for the country in multiple different ways. This includes a new version of Soarin' at Disney California Adventure and EPCOT. There will also be a 24-hour broadcast for the fourth of July. Along with these and other offerings, …

The Walt Disney Company announced "Disney Celebrates America" today. This will be its celebration of the 250th anniversary of the United States of America. It will include a new version of Soarin', a 24-hour multi-platform broadcast, a significant donation to Blue Star Families, and more. This special celebration will begin on Veterans Day 2025 and culminate with festivities on the July 4, 2026 weekend.

Next summer as the United States celebrates its 250th anniversary, a new version of Soarin' will debut at the Disneyland Resort and Walt Disney World Resort. Soarin' Across America will debut at Disney California Adventure at the Disneyland Resort and EPCOT at Walt Disney World Resort in the summer of 2026. A poster for the version of the attraction was shared by Disney ahead of its arrival.

Tron: Ares has reached the $100 million mark at the box office during its second weekend in theaters. During the second weekend, the film was down 54% internationally and earned an additional $14.1 million. The film has earned $48.8 million internationally so far. Domestically, he has earned $54.6 million. In total, the film has earned $103 million globally. The film did not perform as strongly as projected last weekend.

A new episode of We Call It Imagineering has been released by Walt Disney Imagineering on YouTube. The episode looks at the Haunted Mansion. This looks at the different iterations of this iconic attraction around the world, appropriately during the Halloween season. Check out the full new episode here: We Call It Imagineering | Haunted Mansion Official Description Welcome, foolish mortals, to the latest episode of We Call It Imagineering.

Samantha Eggar, the voice of Hera in Disney's Hercules, died at the age of 86. She passed away at her home, a representative for her daughter confirmed. The  Oscar-nominated actress was perhaps most well-known for her role in The Collector. Eggar's career in television started in 1961 when she appeared on Rob Roy. She would continue to get roles on television before she pivoted to film in 1963'3…

Lorcana has revealed a new classification of cards with the Whispers in the Well set. This comes after the success of Fabled this summer. This new set will join the game this fall and introduce a brand-new classification of cards for players to experience. Disney shared the following information about this new set and classification: What to Know About the New Whispers …

A special event celebrating the 70th anniversary of Lady and the Tramp. The event will include a special conversation led by author and Disney food and travel expert Marcy Carriker Smothers with the president of Peggy Lee Associates and granddaughter of singer-songwriter Peggy Lee, Holly Foster Wells. They will talk about the film's origins, impact, and legacy. The conversation will appropriately have a special focus on Peggy Lee's contributions.

A new exhibit that celebrates 70 years of Disneyland is coming to The Walt Disney Family Museum. The new exhibit, called Happiest Place on Earth: The Disneyland Story, is an original special exhibition curated by award-winning producer and Disney Legend Don Hahn, with the museum Director of Collections and Exhibitions Marina Villar Delgado. The exhibit is inspired by…

If you have ever visited Black Tap Craft Burgers and Shakes in Downtown Disney District at the Disneyland Resort, you know that you are going to get some great food and over-the-top shakes. Now Black Tap is offering some shakes as part of their Halloween lineup, you didn't know you needed. The Trick or Treat Shake Flight is coming to Black Tap from October 20 through November 2.