• Disney World reduces hours after massive drop in revenue

    Disney World reduces hours after massive drop in revenue

    The Magic Kingdom will soon close earlier. Following a multi-month closure due to the coronavirus pandemic beginning in late March, the Walt Disney World theme parks reopened on July 11. Now, less than a month later, the amusement park giant plans to take a step back, shortening hours beginning next month. The news was revealed …
  • Rhode Island residents get checks signed ‘Walt Disney’ and ‘Mickey Mouse’

    Rhode Island residents get checks signed ‘Walt Disney’ and ‘Mickey Mouse’

    Rhode Island’s Division of Taxation turned into a literal Mickey Mouse outfit this week when 176 refund checks were accidentally mailed out bearing the cartoon character’s “signature.” The checks, mailed Monday, were signed “Mickey Mouse” where General Treasurer Seth Magaziner’s name belonged, and “Walt Disney” in the spot reserved for State Controller Peter Keenan, according …
  • Docuseries ‘Prop Culture’ peeks behind the scenes of Disney movies

    Docuseries ‘Prop Culture’ peeks behind the scenes of Disney movies

    “Mary Poppins” wouldn’t have been the same without the iconic umbrella used by Mary (Julie Andrews) in the 1964 movie. You’ll see that umbrella, and much more, in “Prop Culture,” an eight-part Disney+ docuseries hosted by producer/film historian/prop collector Dan Lanigan. In the series, premiering Friday, Lanigan goes behind the scenes of acclaimed Disney films …