Walt Disney had a friend in Dick Van Dyke. The famed actor, who is set to turn 100 on Dec. 13, reflected on his bond with the late animator. “I got to know Walt, I’m probably the last person alive who did. I got to know Walt pretty well, and we just got along,” Van … Read more
Something’s amiss at the House of Mouse. Ahead of Disneyland’s 70th anniversary, slated for July 17, the Imagineering team offered fans a long-awaited sneak peek at the new Main Street exhibit — and fanatics are short-circuiting over the news. The 2-minute segment is supposed to give fans an idea of what Disney’s in-person presence was … Read more
Disney World is the happiest place on Earth — but one member of the Disney family isn’t smiling about a new park innovation. Joanna Miller, granddaughter of the late Walt Disney, blasted Walt Disney Co. for creating an audio-animatronic version of her beloved grandfather to honor Disneyland Resort’s 70th anniversary in July. In a scathing … Read more
He has been a part of our lives since March 9, 1967. We didn’t realize it in the moment, of course. The papers that day all featured pictures of No. 52 for the Southern Illinois Salukis, the best team in what was then called the “college division” of NCAA basketball. The Salukis would’ve been a … Read more
Disney revealed new details about two rides coming soon to Walt Disney World on Saturday, drawing inspiration from two of their most beloved 21st century movie franchises. A new Cars attraction at Magic Kingdom will feature off-road vehicles to simulate the feeling of “racing over rocky terrain, ascending to mountain peaks, and dodging around geysers,” according to … Read more
There will be a new face of the Knicks’ TV broadcast this season. MSG Network hired ex-NBA player Jamal Crawford to serve as a game analyst for the Knicks in 2024-25, according to a report from The Athletic’s Andrew Marchand. Crawford is expected to fill in for Walt “Clyde” Frazier, who turns 80 in March, … Read more
When you wish upon a credit card. Even with the cost of a trip to Walt Disney World and Disneyland soaring so high CEO Bob Iger can’t stomach the prices, a privileged few are shelling out still more money to avoid having to deal with post-pandemic crowds. The House of Mouse has never been shy … Read more