Disney Planning 1,000 Lay Offs, Thunder Mountain Reopening Date, First Muppets Coaster Song, & More!
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Rhino hosts a solo episode of DIS Unlimited, reflecting on personal challenges including panic attacks and a camera malfunction, while sharing his excitement for upcoming Disney developments. He discusses the first song reveal for the new Rock and Roller Coaster starring the Muppets—Blur's 'Song 2' performed by Electric Mayhem—and speculates on potential future tracks based on a cryptic image from Disney Parks. The episode then shifts to more somber news: Disney is cutting up to 1,000 jobs across marketing, brand, studio, TV, ESPN, and corporate functions, with CEO Josh D’Amato citing the need for operational streamlining amid industry-wide changes. Rhino expresses empathy for affected employees, especially those who dreamed of working at Disney. He shares positive updates, including the May 3rd reopening of Big Thunder Mountain with enhanced cavern scenes and a lowered height requirement, and the reimagined La Poutinerie at Epcot sponsored by Air Canada. Other highlights include the launch of VIP tours bookable through vacation packages, the new Buzz and Woody passholder magnet, and Peter and Wendy’s new flying sequence in the Disney Starlight Parade. Rhino also shares his anticipation for D23, his upcoming VIP tour, and broader park expansions like Avengers and Monsters, Inc., while reflecting on the evolving identity of Disney parks and the cultural impact of franchises like Zootopia and Avatar.
Disney is laying off up to 1,000 employees across marketing, brand, studio, TV, ESPN, and corporate functions, citing the need for operational streamlining.
Rock and Roller Coaster starring the Muppets will feature Blur’s 'Song 2' performed by Electric Mayhem, with more songs expected to be revealed April 16th.
Big Thunder Mountain reopens May 3rd with enhanced cavern scenes, a new track system, and a lowered height requirement to 38 inches.
Air Canada is sponsoring a reimagined La Poutinerie at Epcot, featuring a vibrant new landscape garden and a focus on poutine as a core menu item.
VIP tours at Walt Disney World can now be booked directly through vacation packages, with private transportation and early park access.
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Solo Show & Personal Reflections
Rhino opens the episode solo, explaining the absence of co-hosts and sharing personal struggles including panic attacks, a camera malfunction, and a recent health scare from taking a vitamin on an empty stomach. He reflects on his creative journey and the importance of finding focus through education and experimentation.
Creative Inspiration & Camera Experiments
“I'm the guy who can tell you, I can cultivate a vibe that you're going for. Like I can help you with that. Like I am the one who I feel like I can have a vision and I can execute that vision, you know?”
Muppets Coaster Song Reveal
“It is the song, Song 2. Do you know the band Blur? Song 2 by Blur. But it's going to be performed by Electric Mayhem on the ride.”
Disney Layoffs: 1,000 Jobs Cut
“These decisions are not a reflection of their contributions or of the overall strength of our company. Rather, they reflect our continual evaluation of how to more effectively manage our resources and reinvest in our businesses.”
Big Thunder Mountain Reopening & Updates
“Riders will pass through glowing underground spaces filled with shimmering mineral pools and softly illuminated rock formations. It's a striking visual moment, but like everything on Thunder Mountain, there's a hint of danger lurking beneath the beauty.”
“It is the song, Song 2. Do you know the band Blur? Song 2 by Blur. But it's going to be performed by Electric Mayhem on the ride.”
“These decisions are not a reflection of their contributions or of the overall strength of our company. Rather, they reflect our continual evaluation of how to more effectively manage our resources and reinvest in our businesses.”
“I don't think Avatar needs a presence. And the thing, so the thing with Avatar 2 is I think that it makes massive international box office numbers. I think it's got, uh, it's got a craving in one of the Asian parks, I think would be incredible.”
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