Disney News Aug. 3-9: Disneyland purchases land for expansion, Disney World extends restaurants hours

Everyone is looking forward to the upcoming D23 next weekend in Anaheim, hoping that the secrets of the future will be revealed.

But first, let’s take a quick look at some highlights from the Disney Universe you may not have heard about:

Disney publicity photo New projections down Main Street, U.S.A. in Disneyland which coincides with the new fireworks.

CNET takes a behind the scenes technical look at the secrets to Disneyland’s anniversary spectaculars.

Disneyland purchases more land across the street. What could it be used for, Slashfilm writes.

Disney World extends hours at restaurants, opens more places for breakfast, the Orlando Sentinel reports.

Disneyland brings back Fastpass for Buzz Lightyear, Theme Park Insider reports.

Disney fans from around the world will flock to the D23 Expo in Anaheim, according to the Ocean County Register.

Was Walt Disney an anti-Semite? There were a lot of allegations but all are unproven.
Talking to TV critics Sunday about PBS’ “American Experience” September documentary on Disney, composer Richard Sherman dismissed such lingering criticism outright, according to an Associated Press story.