The X-Files Is Officially Returning! Disney Gives New Series the Green Light! The truth is still out there! Disney-owned Hulu has officially ordered a new The X-Files series, bringing the iconic sci-fi franchise back to television. The revival is being developed by Black Panther director Ryan Coogler and will star Danielle Deadwyler and Himesh Patel as two FBI agents investigating unexplained phenomena. Original series creator Chris Carter is also involved as an executive producer. The original series became a cultural phenomenon in the 1990s, following FBI agents Mulder and Scully as they investigated paranormal mysteries and government conspiracies. No premiere date has been announced, and the return of original stars David Duchovny and Gillian Anderson has not been confirmed. Would you watch a new X-Files series without Mulder and Scully? #TheXFiles #DisneyPlus #Hulu

Have You Tried a Flaming Moe at Universal? This Simpsons inspired drink puts on a show! Available in Springfield at Universal Studios Florida, the Flaming Moe is listed at $8.99 and features a nonalcoholic, orange-flavored soda served in a souvenir cup. Dry ice tucked into a separate bottom compartment creates that bubbling, smoky effect. Have you tried one? #UniversalOrlando #TheSimpsons #FlamingMoe

Moe’s Tavern is supposed to make you feel like you’ve stepped into Springfield. Playing The Simpsons on the TV breaks that illusion—why would Moe’s customers be watching a show about themselves? A better idea? Make the TV look tuned to Springfield’s local news, with Kent Brockman delivering ridiculous headlines and reports from around town. It would give guests something funny to watch while keeping them inside the world Universal worked so hard to recreate. #UniversalOrlando #TheSimpsons #ThemeParkDetails

The Swan Hotel’s statues are easy to recognize—but the dolphins atop its neighboring hotel often leave guests scratching their heads! Their appearance comes from a centuries-old artistic tradition. In Renaissance and Baroque art, dolphins were often portrayed as fantastical sea creatures with oversized heads, curved bodies and elaborate, fishlike tails. They appeared alongside mythological figures such as Neptune and Venus, representing the sea rather than serving as realistic wildlife portraits. Architect Michael Graves drew inspiration from Italian sculptor Gian Lorenzo Bernini for the Dolphin Hotel’s statues. So while they might look like giant fish, their design reflects the dolphins of classical-inspired art. #DisneyWorld #SwanAndDolphin #disneyhistory

A newly released Anaheim government report reveals that city officials are considering advancing plans for a transportation connection between the city’s regional train station and major destinations in the Anaheim Resort district, home to Disneyland. Officials are proposing a $2.4 million consulting contract, supported by a $2.7 million funding allocation, to help advance the project through a potential public-private partnership. The Anaheim City Council is scheduled to consider the proposal on Tuesday, October 13. If approved, the proposed consulting work would span approximately two years. While the project could eventually make traveling between regional trains and the Disneyland area easier, no specific route, transportation system, or opening date has been confirmed. #Disneyland #Anaheim #DisneyNews

Vuori is set to open at Disney Springs on Friday, October 16th, following an invitation-only VIP soft opening on Thursday, October 15th. Located near Sephora, the athletic and casual apparel store will offer another option for guests shopping for workout wear and everyday comfort. #DisneySprings #Vuori #WaltDisneyWorld #DisneyNews

Tense Exchange as Bloomberg’s Lucas Shaw Presses Disney’s Dana Walden Over Layoffs Disney’s ongoing job cuts sparked a pointed exchange between Dana Walden and Bloomberg’s Lucas Shaw at the Bloomberg Screentime conference on October 1st. Shaw questioned how Disney could still have employees to cut and operations to restructure after years of layoffs. Walden pushed back, calling his wording “the snarkiest possible version of this question” and disputing the suggestion that Disney was firing people every six months. Walden defended the need to continually reassess the company’s structure, while acknowledging that layoffs are “extremely painful,” including when they affect longtime colleagues. You can watch the entire interview @ BloombergTV #DisneyNews #DanaWalden #Disney

Dennis Haskins, best known for playing Principal Richard Belding on Saved by the Bell, has died at 75. Chattanooga’s WTVC reported his death on September 28th, citing his friend and caretaker. A cause of death has not been confirmed. Before becoming a familiar face at Bayside High, Haskins played Mr. Belding on Disney Channel’s Good Morning, Miss Bliss in 1988. The series starred Hayley Mills alongside several actors who would become central to Saved by the Bell, including Mark-Paul Gosselaar, Dustin Diamond and Lark Voorhies. The show was later reworked into the NBC sitcom that introduced these characters to a much larger audience. For viewers who grew up watching Zack Morris and his friends, Haskins will remain an unforgettable part of their television childhood. His Disney Channel chapter helped establish the role that would define his career and make Mr. Belding one of television’s most recognizable principals. #DennisHaskins #SavedByTheBell #DisneyChannel

The last song at Atlantic Dance Hall at Disney’s Boardwalk before it closes to the public #disneyworld #disneysboardwalk #atlanticdancehall

Atlantic Dance Hall’s final night of regular public operation is September 27th, bringing its weekend dance parties to an end. The venue will remain available for private events, but guests are saying goodbye to its usual nights of music, dancing and vacation memories. Did you ever spend a night on this dance floor? #DisneyWorld #DisneyBoardWalk #AtlanticDanceHall

Opinion: X-Men ’97 showed what a revival can accomplish when it treats the original series as the foundation. It follows the X-Men’s existing story, retains the spirit of the 1990s art style, and brings several original voice actors back to their roles. It feels like the next chapter fans waited years to see. The newly announced Darkwing Duck series is taking a different path. Disney says Darkwing has spent 35 years trapped in an alternate world where nobody knows about his heroic exploits. A new teenager named Duckie draws him back into action. Familiar friends and villains will appear, but this premise makes a much larger jump from the original show than X-Men ’97 did. The voices are changing, too. Mark Hamill will play Darkwing, Seth Rogen will voice Launchpad, and Lizzy Caplan will play Gosalyn. They deserve a fair chance to make those roles their own. Still, no actor from the original series has been announced as returning, and for many fans, Jim Cummings’ voice is inseparable from Darkwing Duck. A bold new story could work. But X-Men ’97 is a reminder that familiar voices, a recognizable look and close attention to the original story can be strengths, not obstacles. I hope the new Darkwing Duck finds its own success while making room to honor the performers who helped make the character beloved in the first place. #darkwingduck #markhamill #jimcummings

A familiar face to longtime Walt Disney World fans has a new home! Carol Stein, a Disney Cast Member and pianist for 36 years, is now performing at Casey’s Corner on Main Street, U.S.A. at Magic Kingdom. Stein has entertained generations of guests throughout Walt Disney World, with performances at locations including EPCOT and Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort & Spa. Now, guests visiting Magic Kingdom can catch her bringing her signature energy and music to the iconic Casey’s Corner piano. After more than three decades with Disney, it’s a new chapter for one of Walt Disney World’s most recognizable performers. #DisneyWorld #MagicKingdom #DisneyCastLife

Disney is reportedly requiring more product and technology employees who had been working remotely to begin reporting to a company office four days a week. According to Business Insider, some technology teams had previously been allowed exceptions to Disney’s existing four-day office policy. The company is now reportedly reducing those exceptions and asking more employees to work from Disney offices. This is not a new company-wide return-to-office mandate. Many Disney employees were already expected to work onsite four days per week. The reported change primarily affects employees who had continued working remotely under exceptions. #Disney #DisneyNews #DisneyCastMembers

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The new Hurly-Burly signage is now in place at Disney’s BoardWalk as work continues on the entertainment venue replacing Jellyrolls. Scheduled to open October 1st, Hurly-Burly will offer family-friendly games and entertainment during the day. Beginning at 9 p.m., the venue will become exclusive to guests ages 21 and older, featuring live music, coastal-inspired cocktails and light bites. #DisneyWorld #DisneysBoardWalk #HurlyBurly

Plans to turn this year’s successful Muppet Show special into a full series have reportedly stalled. According to Deadline, there are currently no active discussions for an ongoing series, with Disney, The Muppets Studio and Seth Rogen’s Point Grey Pictures reportedly having difficulty agreeing on a premise for the show. The special went on to win four Emmy Awards, but that success has not yet resulted in a full series order. Importantly, Disney never officially ordered a new series, so this is not technically a cancellation. For now, the future of The Muppet Show remains uncertain. #TheMuppets #Disney #DisneyPlus

Walt Disney World released several updates for 2027 today: 🌙 Disney After Hours: The separately ticketed event will return to Magic Kingdom, Hollywood Studios and EPCOT on select nights beginning in January. Eligible resort guests can purchase tickets now, while general sales begin September 22nd. 💰 New Vacation Discounts: Guests can save up to $250 per night on select four-night, four-day room-and-ticket packages. Additional offers include room savings of up to 25% for the general public and up to 35% for Annual Passholders. 🌸 EPCOT Festival Dates: The Festival of the Arts will run from January 15th through March 1st, an extra week, while the Flower & Garden Festival returns from March 10th through May 31st. #WaltDisneyWorld #DisneyNews #EPCOT

A 20-year-old Disney College Program participant has died following an apparent lightning strike in Celebration, Florida. The Osceola County Sheriff’s Office identified the young man as Matthew Eric Jenkins of Shelby Township, Michigan. Deputies responded at approximately 6:25 p.m. on September 8th after Jenkins was found unresponsive along a walking path behind a hotel on Bloom Street known as ‘The Inn at Celebration’. Witnesses reported observing a lightning strike in the area. Bystanders performed CPR before Jenkins was transported to AdventHealth Celebration, where he was pronounced dead. Jenkins’ father told WESH 2 that his son had moved to Central Florida the previous week to begin the Disney College Program. Detectives are awaiting the medical examiner’s determination of the official cause of death. The investigation remains ongoing. Our thoughts are with Matthew’s family & friends during this incredibly difficult time. #DisneyCollegeProgram #CelebrationFlorida #FloridaNews

A social-media post showing apparent mold inside an apartment at Flamingo Crossings Village has prompted other current and former Disney College Program participants to share similar experiences. Photos posted online appear to show dark-colored growth around a bathroom ceiling vent, along a wall and baseboard, behind furniture, on a shower curtain and inside an appliance. Although the material resembles mold, photographs alone cannot confirm its specific type, including whether it is the species commonly referred to as “black mold.” Several commenters said they encountered mold in their apartments or laundry machines, while some also described illnesses they believed were connected to the conditions. Lyssas wrote: “I was sick for three or four months from the mold in my apartment.” Jamie shared: “My daughter’s washing machine was filled with mold. Thankfully, we saw it and cleaned it.” Elly said: “I was sick throughout my whole program. I’ve been home for four months and haven’t been sick since. I believe it was related to the mold.” Victoria described finding it in her bathroom: “I had mold form all over the ceiling above my shower. I submitted a maintenance request immediately. They bleached it, but I believe it was probably a vent issue.” Lexie also connected health problems to mold she reportedly discovered: “My eyes were swollen and red for over a month because of the mold in our laundry machine.” Other commenters shared where they allegedly found mold inside their residences. Marisa wrote: “Same! I had mold surrounding the bathroom ceiling vent.” Violet said: “I found mold behind our couch.” Kristen recalled similar concerns at a previous housing complex: “Old Disney College Program housing had mold and many other issues.” Bob added: “We moved in and found our washing machine filled with mold.” These comments represent individual accounts and have not been independently verified. Health symptoms can have many possible causes, and determining whether mold caused an illness requires evaluation by a medical professional. The reports nevertheless raise questions about moisture control, ventilation and how quickly mold complaints are addressed in housing used by Disney College Program participants. #disneycollegeprogram #DisneyCP #flamingocrossings #DisneyWorld

Anticipation for Avengers: Doomsday is already translating into huge ticket sales. Disney CFO Hugh Johnston revealed Wednesday that the upcoming Marvel Studios blockbuster has surpassed $50 million in advance ticket sales, despite the movie still being more than three months away from its December 18, 2026 theatrical release. The early demand is particularly notable because Disney began selling select premium-format tickets months ahead of the film’s debut. More than 70% of the advance sales so far are for premium-format screenings marketed under Disney and Marvel’s Infinity Vision program. Avengers: Doomsday brings together a massive roster of Marvel characters, with Robert Downey Jr. taking on the role of Doctor Doom and the Russo brothers returning to direct. With $50 million already on the books, the question now is just how big Doomsday could become when it finally reaches theaters. #AvengersDoomsday #Marvel #MCU