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Gizmodo
4 days ago
- Entertainment
- Gizmodo
Walt Disney World Finally Gets a Nighttime Parade This Summer
Also at Disney World, spooky season starts early: there's a new Disney Villains show, and tickets to Magic Kingdom's Halloween party are on sale now. With summer vacations on the horizon, Disney Experiences are popping off at their bi-coastal theme parks, Disney Cruises, and international destinations. Walt Disney World is getting a nighttime parade featuring new Pixar and Disney Animation Studios favorites, while Mickey Mouse and the Fab Five get dapper outfits to shine along with Starlight. Spooky fun is already beginning with the Disney Villains getting their own show at WDW's Hollywood Studios and Halloween party tickets going on sale. Over at Disneyland, the 70th anniversary party is in full swing with fun festive foods and more. At Disneyland Paris, the theme park dances the summer away with a new music festival. And Disney Cruises prepares to set sail with the fleet's newest ship in this week's theme park news. Walt Disney World – Starlight This summer brings an all-new nighttime parade, Disney Starlight: Dream the Night Away, which will debut July 20, 2025. The Magic Kingdom Park exclusive will bring back nighttime parades to the Walt Disney World resort and will feature classic and new Disney and Pixar fandom faves along the parade route on Main Street. The sparkling floats will light up the night and of course we're excited to see the updates to Mickey, Minnie, Donald, Goofy, and Daisy's costumes for the summer premiere. Walt Disney World – Disney Villains: Unfairly Ever After There has been a need for more indoor shows as Walt Disney World's humid summer gets underway, so why not some chilling tales from the Disney Villains to beat the heat? We're excited to check out Disney Villains: Unfairly Ever After for a fun musical romp through villain showstoppers and more. Walt Disney World – Mickey's Not-So-Scary Halloween Party Haunted Mansion's Butler Broom extends the invitation for what's sure to be a swinging wake. New this year will be a Mickey Mouse and Minnie Mouse spooky meet and greet at the Town Square Theater. For those of us with little tots, the Storybook Circus will get a 'happy haunt' transformation to help the smallest of Disney fans ease into the spirit of the season—since it is Mickey's Not-So-Scary Halloween after all. Along with popular returning faves, the event will run August 15 to October 31. Tickets here. Disney Imagineering tour of Epcot's Moana: Journey of Water Delight in one of our favorite walkthrough attractions at Walt Disney World to keep summer visitors cool with Imagineering's fun-fact filled behind the scenes look at Moana: Journey of Water. Disneyland 70th Food This summer, aside from watching all the nighttime shows and scavenger hunting with the key to Disneyland, we'll be eating our way through the parks. Our current fave dish is the 70th celebration Mickey Waffles at Schmoozies which are like confetti cake in flavor and have a creamy strawberry center that's not to be missed. Disneyland France – Disney Music Festival Disneyland Paris makes a debut as a music festival destination from now until September 7 with the Disney Music Festival. The event will combine all genres of music with experiences inspired by Pixar and Disney Animation favorites, with hubs dedicated to various genres of music. That includes a mariachi band with Coco's Miguel in Frontierland, jazz with Mary Poppins in Town Square, rock n' roll with Elvis Stitch in Discoveryland, and more characters getting in on the fun. I want to know to know the story of DJ Chip and Dale, who just by the looks of their outfits look like they mean house music business. Disney Cruise – The Disney Destiny The comic book action and fairytale magic of Disney, Pixar, and Marvel heroes and villains will soon take over the Disney Destiny, the newest ship set to embark on ocean adventures in the Disney Cruise Line fleet. The Destiny will begin its trips later this year on November 20 with 4-5 night cruises taking off from the port of Fort Lauderdale to the Bahamas and Western Caribbean. We're excited for the ship's epic looking Hercules show and the gorgon battle teased in the image above. Duffy and Friends Celebrate 20 years at Tokyo DisneySea The iconic international bear Duffy and his friends are turning 20. The celebration is hittingTokyo DisneySea for seaside fun this year with special food, entertainment and merch. I hope we get some stateside soon! We need LinaBell and other plushes for those of us collecting. Star Wars BDX Droids on a World Tour – Tokyo Disneyland International Disney fans can meet the Star Wars droids which will be featured in Jon Favreau's The Mandalorian and Grogu until June 30 at Tokyo Disneyland. Spider-Man themed land breaks ground at Shanghai Disney Resort The Marvel Cinematic (theme park) Universe expands at Shanghai Disneyland with a new Spider-Man inspired land which will host new shows, dining, and attractions. Notably there will be a high-octane coaster that will swing you around on a heroic action encounter with Spidey. Land broke on May 18 for the area which will neighbor the recently opened Zootopia land. Makes sense, the Wonderful World of Disney insects living next to animals and all.
Yahoo
29-03-2025
- Yahoo
Arrests made in fatal Halloween party shooting in Summit County
[Attached video shows previous Fox 8 coverage] SUMMIT COUNTY, Ohio (WJW) — Authorities have made two arrests months after a fatal shooting at a Halloween party in Summit County. Not long after midnight on Oct. 27, Springfield Township Police Officers responded to reports of a shooting in the 1400 block of Canton Road. Vehicle involved in fiery Cleveland crash fled from attempted traffic stop Officers found two victims at the scene. One, identified as Brian Cofer, died from a gunshot wound. The second victim, Andrew Marker, sustained serious injuries from an 'apparent physical assault.' A recent update from Springfield Township Police revealed significant developments in the months following the incident. According to a post on the police department's Facebook page, two arrests have been made in recent days. On March 26, officers arrested Christian Ruben Diaz-Sauceda, a 24-year-old resident of Canton. He has been charged with Complicity to Commit Second-Degree Assault. On March 28, Terrance Lamar Williams, a 23-year-old resident of Canton, was arrested in connection with the murder of Brian Cofer. Williams has been charged with First-Degree Murder and Second-Degree Assault. Cleveland teen rescues mom, children from burning home 'We recognize that these arrests cannot undo the grief and suffering caused by this senseless act of violence. However, we hope this will take a step towards some measure of closure and comfort to the Cofer family and everyone affected,' the post said.. The same weekend of the incident, another shooting was reported at an Akron Halloween Party that left an 18-year-old woman dead and two others hurt. No arrests have been announced in that case. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
09-02-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Sensory bags, fidget toys and more: How the NFL is making the Super Bowl less overstimulating — and more inclusive
Kimberly Flickenger grew up an Eagles fan thanks to the influence of her Philadelphia-born mom. She recalls spending her Sundays watching games with her grandfather and cemented her status as a fan for life when she met her fiancé, who 'bleeds green.' But it's only been over the past few years that the NFL team has felt more like a family to her — and it's all because of the work that the Eagles Autism Foundation (EAF) has done in creating a safe space for her 12-year-old son, David. David was 4 when he was diagnosed with autism, and Flickenger has searched for opportunities for him to comfortably socialize and find community ever since. 'I was always looking for events and things we could do to get him out in the world,' she tells Yahoo Life. One of those events was a Philadelphia Eagles Kids Club Halloween Party. 'There were a lot of people and a lot going on, which was wonderful, but too much for someone like my son,' Flickenger says. David needed a 'quiet place to calm down and ease the sensory overload,' she adds. See for yourself — The Yodel is the go-to source for daily news, entertainment and feel-good stories. By signing up, you agree to our Terms and Privacy Policy. That turned out to be the Eagles Autism Foundation Sensory Room at Lincoln Financial Field, home of the Eagles. Created in 2019 and designed in collaboration with the Children's Hospital of Philadelphia and the nonprofit organization Kulture City, it's the first sensory room to be built in an NFL stadium. Offering a refuge for fans who might be overstimulated by the game-day noise and action, the room features bean bags, fidget activity panels, bubble walls and an interactive Eagles football field made with Lego. A 2023 re-vamp added light panels and tactile artwork. 'We were able to totally avoid a meltdown and enjoy the event,' says Flickenger, noting that David was also treated to one of the sensory bags — filled with noise-canceling headphones, fidget tools, verbal cue cards and weighted lap pads — offered by the stadium's guest services. Ryan Hammond, EAF's executive director, tells Yahoo Life that being the first team to provide a sensory room — there are now 17 NFL stadiums doing so, which is 'amazing,' she says — is an important trail for the Eagles to blaze on behalf of their fans, whether they have sensory differences or just need to step away from the crowd. 'When you're an NFL team that has really passionate fans, loud noises and a no reentry rule, you want to make sure that if there's fans that may be struggling and need to take a break, they can do so in a safe space and not have to exit the stadium or find a corner or a restroom,' Hammond explains. 'We wanted to make it feel really good and welcoming and just a place to deescalate.' As they head to New Orleans to face the Kansas City Chiefs in the Super Bowl, the Eagles will be leaving their own sensory room — but not their supporters — behind. Here's what the team has planned to make the big game more inclusive. Super Bowl LIX will be taking place in New Orleans at Caesars Superdome, which is among the NFL stadiums outfitted with a sensory room. Fans in New Orleans who don't have a ticket to the game can still get a taste of the action by attending the Super Bowl Experience, a range of activities and exhibits running from Feb. 5 through Feb. 8. Together with Kulture City, Hammond and her EAF team have partnered with the NFL to make sure that the Super Bowl Experience is accessible to all, including providing sensory bags, hosting a mobile sensory unit and reserving sensory-friendly hours during which the space will have dim overhead lighting, minimal flashing and strobe lights and softer music levels. EAF will run all-abilities football and cheer clinics during that time, giving kids with sensory differences a shot at training like their sports heroes. The foundation is also working with the New Orleans chapters of charities including the Special Olympics to make sure that hundreds of locals are able to take part. One final touch: Plush doll versions of the Eagles mascot Swoop will rock a pair of headphones — a nod to being sensory-friendly — and be handed out to fans, regardless of who they're rooting for. Hammond sees EAF's work — and the efforts other NFL teams have made — as a 'movement for inclusion.' That work starts at home. Over 600 staff members at Lincoln Financial Field have been trained to welcome, and support, fans of all abilities to the stadium. There are also more than 30 staff members with autism who interact with fans on a weekly basis, and some vendors within the stadium employ workers with autism. Hammond explains that the foundation has also raised more than $30 million to fund everything from community grants to global research projects. 'It's going to really influence the future of the field of autism and how we're creating interventions and helping people live their best life,' she says. This advocacy helps people — like David, who has participated in EAF all-abilities football clinics and attended the team's practice games. It doesn't hurt that it's helped convert some folks into being Eagles fans. 'I'm a proud Steeler fan BUT the work that you do makes me an Eagles fan, too,' reads one comment on the EAF Facebook page. 'As a 49er fan, I will become an Eagles fan and [am] rooting for them to win the Super Bowl because of this incredible organization,' another commenter wrote. Flickenger, for one, understands the importance. 'Having support could give a person a chance to fully experience a possibly once-in-a-lifetime event all the way through and actually enjoy it instead of fighting their way through,' she says. 'Go Birds!'
Yahoo
05-02-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
The Super Bowl can be super stimulating. The NFL is giving fans sensory-friendly spaces.
Kimberly Flickenger grew up an Eagles fan thanks to the influence of her Philadelphia-born mom. She recalls spending her Sundays watching games with her grandfather and cemented her status as a fan for life when she met her fiancé, who 'bleeds green.' But it's only been over the past few years that the NFL team has felt more like a family to her — and it's all because of the work that the Eagles Autism Foundation (EAF) has done in creating a safe space for her 12-year-old son, David. David was 4 when he was diagnosed with autism, and Flickenger has searched for opportunities for him to comfortably socialize and find community ever since. 'I was always looking for events and things we could do to get him out in the world,' she tells Yahoo Life. One of those events was a Philadelphia Eagles Kids Club Halloween Party. 'There were a lot of people and a lot going on, which was wonderful, but too much for someone like my son,' Flickenger says. David needed a 'quiet place to calm down and ease the sensory overload,' she adds. See for yourself — The Yodel is the go-to source for daily news, entertainment and feel-good stories. By signing up, you agree to our Terms and Privacy Policy. That turned out to be the Eagles Autism Foundation Sensory Room at Lincoln Financial Field, home of the Eagles. Created in 2019 and designed in collaboration with the Children's Hospital of Philadelphia and the nonprofit organization Kulture City, it's the first sensory room to be built in an NFL stadium. Offering a refuge for fans who might be overstimulated by the game-day noise and action, the room features bean bags, fidget activity panels, bubble walls and an interactive Eagles football field made with Lego. A 2023 re-vamp added light panels and tactile artwork. 'We were able to totally avoid a meltdown and enjoy the event,' says Flickenger, noting that David was also treated to one of the sensory bags — filled with noise-canceling headphones, fidget tools, verbal cue cards and weighted lap pads — offered by the stadium's guest services. Ryan Hammond, EAF's executive director, tells Yahoo Life that being the first team to provide a sensory room — there are now 17 NFL stadiums doing so, which is 'amazing,' she says — is an important trail for the Eagles to blaze on behalf of their fans, whether they have sensory differences or just need to step away from the crowd. 'When you're an NFL team that has really passionate fans, loud noises and a no reentry rule, you want to make sure that if there's fans that may be struggling and need to take a break, they can do so in a safe space and not have to exit the stadium or find a corner or a restroom,' Hammond explains. 'We wanted to make it feel really good and welcoming and just a place to deescalate.' As they head to New Orleans to face the Kansas City Chiefs in the Super Bowl, the Eagles will be leaving their own sensory room — but not their supporters — behind. Here's what the team has planned to make the big game more inclusive. Super Bowl LIX will be taking place in New Orleans at Caesars Superdome, which is among the NFL stadiums outfitted with a sensory room. Fans in New Orleans who don't have a ticket to the game can still get a taste of the action by attending the Super Bowl Experience, a range of activities and exhibits running from Feb. 5 through Feb. 8. Together with Kulture City, Hammond and her EAF team have partnered with the NFL to make sure that the Super Bowl Experience is accessible to all, including providing sensory bags, hosting a mobile sensory unit and reserving sensory-friendly hours (Feb. 6 from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m.) during which the space will have dim overhead lighting, minimal flashing and strobe lights and softer music levels. EAF will run all-abilities football and cheer clinics during that time, giving kids with sensory differences a shot at training like their sports heroes. The foundation is also working with the New Orleans chapters of charities including the Special Olympics to make sure that hundreds of locals are able to take part. One final touch: Plush doll versions of the Eagles mascot Swoop will rock a pair of headphones — a nod to being sensory-friendly — and be handed out to fans, regardless of who they're rooting for. Hammond sees EAF's work — and the efforts other NFL teams have made — as a 'movement for inclusion.' That work starts at home. Over 600 staff members at Lincoln Financial Field have been trained to welcome, and support, fans of all abilities to the stadium. There are also more than 30 staff members with autism who interact with fans on a weekly basis, and some vendors within the stadium employ workers with autism. Hammond explains that the foundation has also raised more than $30 million to fund everything from community grants to global research projects. 'It's going to really influence the future of the field of autism and how we're creating interventions and helping people live their best life,' she says. This advocacy helps people — like David, who has participated in EAF all-abilities football clinics and attended the team's practice games. It doesn't hurt that it's helped convert some folks into being Eagles fans. 'I'm a proud Steeler fan BUT the work that you do makes me an Eagles fan, too,' reads one comment on the EAF Facebook page. 'As a 49er fan, I will become an Eagles fan and [am] rooting for them to win the Super Bowl because of this incredible organization,' another commenter wrote. Flickenger, for one, understands the importance. 'Having support could give a person a chance to fully experience a possibly once-in-a-lifetime event all the way through and actually enjoy it instead of fighting their way through,' she says. 'Go Birds!'
