PHOTOS: Disney Previews MagicKeeper and MagicBand 2 Retail Items Coming Soon
Tom Corless
Disney today is sharing details on the first retail MagicBand 2 and MagicKeeper accessories that will be sold at Walt Disney World. On December 16, Disney will release a limited edition retail MagicBand 2 that celebrates the 45th Anniversary of the “it’s a small world” attraction. This classic Magic Kingdom Park attraction opened in 1971. …
Restaurantosaurus Starting “Limited Time” Build-Your-Own Mickey Waffle Breakfast Next Week
Tom Corless
For a limited time, guests can enjoy a quick-service breakfast at Restaurantosaurus in DinoLand U.S.A. at Disney’s Animal Kingdom. The location will open 30 minutes after park opening and serve breakfast until 10:30AM from December 19th through December 31st, 2016. Selections will include Mickey Waffle Platters for adults and children, as well as a toppings …
BREAKING: More Magic Kingdom Restaurants to Begin Serving Alcohol Next Week
Tom Corless
In a somewhat shocking turn of events, 4 more Magic Kingdom theme park restaurants at Walt Disney World will begin serving alcoholic beverages on December 19th, 2016. Tony’s Town Square Restaurant, Liberty Tree Tavern, the Jungle Navigation Co. Ltd. Skipper Canteen and Cinderella’s Royal Table will serve the beverages daily during lunch and dinner services. …
REVIEW: “Rogue One: A Star Wars Story” is Good, Not Great
Joe Hogarty
Finally, A Prequel To Be Proud Of. A long time ago, in a galaxy far far away….George Lucas introduced the world to Star Wars and what was once just a movie became much more than that. Star Wars became a part of our culture and a worldwide phenomenon. When you think about it, you can’t …
FIRST LOOK: Epcot 35th Anniversary Merchandise Coming in 2017
Tom Corless
Today, we are sharing a first look at the Epcot 35th anniversary merchandise collection that will be released in 2017. Epcot will celebrate its 35th anniversary on October 1st, 2017. This merchandise should be released around that time. Tom Corless
Video: Critics TV Spot Released For “Rogue One: A Star Wars Story”
Joe Hogarty
The most recent TV Spot for “Rogue One: A Star Wars Story” shows the critics high praise for the movie. Source: Star Wars Joe Hogarty
WDWNT: Nerd Alert – Season 2 Episode 13 Is Now Available For Download
Joe Hogarty
In this week’s episode, the gang talk about: The wait is over! “Rogue One” opens this week! Spidey meets a dark knight in the first “Spider-Man: Homecoming trailer! Don’t touch that button Groot! Will Bucky be the new Captain America in the MCU? Stardust wants to lead The Inhumans! How was the DC/CW Crossover Event? …
PHOTO: Interactive Hitchhiking Ghost Scene Returns to Haunted Mansion
Tom Corless
The somewhat poorly received interactive finale at the Haunted Mansion is back following the short refurbishment of the ride earlier this month. The scene was originally introduced in April and uses MagicBand technology to incorporate a guest’s name and hometown in various gags. The interactive feature was turned off for several months before this refurbishment. …
Bus Stop Pizza Kiosks Now Have Breakfast
Tom Corless
The now-infamous kiosks that serve “Bus Stop Pizza” at Disney’s All Star Resorts are now serving breakfast as well. The World Premiere Express (located at All-Star Movies Resort) is now offering breakfast pastries and donuts from 7:30–10AM. while Intermission Express (found at All-Star Music) offers breakfast sandwiches from 8–10:30 AM. Both locations will continue serving …
PHOTOS, VIDEO: Camp Woodchuck Opens at Tokyo Disneyland with New Restaurant & Meet and Greet
Staff Writer
Last month, November 22, 2016, the newest area called Camp Woodchuck opened at Tokyo Disneyland. Located in the back of Westernland this small area is themed after the Junior Woodchucks. It has a new restaurant called Camp Woodchuck Kitchen and a new Meet and Greet with Donald and Daisy. Camp Woodchuck Kitchen This two-story quick …
PHOTOS: New Monkey Exhibit Opens at Animal Kingdom
Tom Corless
This week, the lion-tailed macaque exhibit along the Maharajah Jungle Trek attraction at Disney’s Animal Kingdom finally opened. The new exhibit is located towards the beginning of the walkthrough, just before the bat house. Guests here can observe the creatures through glass windows, which there are two sets of at opposite corners of the exhibit. In …
PHOTO REPORT: Disney’s Animal Kingdom 12/14/16 (DINOSAUR Returns, Flame Tree Expands, Christmas Decor, Etc.)
Tom Corless
In our latest photo report, we take a trip to Disney’s Animal Kingdom theme park to see what’s news and exciting as 2016 draws to a close. Merry Christmas from Animal Kingdom! Flame Tree Barbecue Expansion The new dining gazebo at Flame Tree Barbecue finally opened a few weeks ago. Have a Wild Holiday! The kitschy …
REVIEW: Sassagoula Floatworks and Food Factory Re-Opens with New Look & Menu
Tom Corless
After being closed for several months, the Sassagoula Floatworks and Food Factory recently reopened at Disney’s Port Orleans Resort – French Quarter. Besides undergoing a massive overhaul in design, the menu has also seen several changes over the time of the closure. More props are scheduled to arrive and be hung from the ceiling of …
Annual Passholders Can Get Their MagicBand 2 Starting Today
Tom Corless
According to magicbandcollectors.com, new and renewing annual passholders for the Walt Disney World resort ordering their complementary MagicBand from today on should receive the new MagicBand 2 style. The MagicBand 2 was introduced at the Destination D event just last month and the first retail version of the new item is slated to be released …
PHOTOS: New Attraction Character Vinylmation Released at Disney Parks
Tom Corless
A new series of Vinylmation has been released at the Disney Parks featuring famous attraction characters. The first figures in the series are characters from Splash Mountain: Brer Fox and Brer Rabbit. Limited to 2500 figures total, they are sold in Eachez style, meaning you do not know what is inside. You have a 1/10 …
Disney Researching Addition of AVATAR and MARVEL Character Meet and Greets
Tom Corless
Disney Parks would like to know just how badly you would like to meet characters from AVATAR, Guardians of the Galaxy, and more. A recent survey to guests indicates that Disney may look to add these characters as Meet and Greet experiences in the near future. A recent announcement about Pandora: The World of AVATAR seemed …
Lunar New Year 2017 to Include “Mulan” World of Color Tag, Meet and Greets, Food and More
Tom Corless
The biggest Lunar New Year Celebration yet at Disney California Adventure park is coming in 2017. Expanding to 17 days this year – Friday, Jan. 20, through Sunday, Feb. 5 – the festivities will feature delicious food, colorful live performances, fun-filled activities, beautiful decor, special limited-time merchandise, Disney characters in their Lunar New Year best …
Disneyland Retooling Eastern Gateway Project Amid Good Neighbor Hotel and Business Concerns
Tom Corless
In response to the Eastern Gateway plans for the Disneyland Resort and concerns that good neighbor hotels and nearby businesses, Disneyland may now be re-examining some aspects of this plan according to the OC Register: Local entrepreneurs again voiced concerns over the effect a proposed parking garage and bridge to the Disneyland Resort would have …
VIDEO: Disney Releases Full “How Far I’ll Go” Sequence From “Moana”
Joe Hogarty
Disney has released the full “How Far I’ll Go” musical sequence from Disney’s “Moana” performed beautifully by Auli‘i Cravalho and written by Lin-Manuel Miranda. Source: Disney Music VEVO Joe Hogarty
VIDEO: Watch the Star Wars Launch Bay Exclusive Film Previewing Rogue One
Tom Corless
Recently, the exhibits and film at the Star Wars Launch Bay attractions at both the Disneyland and Walt Disney World Resorts were updated to reflect the release of Rogue One: A Star Wars Story later this month. Lucky for us, Disneyland allows for the filming of the exclusive preview film attraction as it is not …
Choza Tequila Coming to Epcot in 2017, Margaritas & More
Tom Corless
Since the closure of the Mexico margarita stand at Epcot, guests have been wondering just when a suitable replacement would arrive. That suitable replacement will open in early 2017. Choza Tequila, located just steps away from the pavilion’s main entrance, will serve handcrafted and frozen margaritas and feature a well-stocked tequila bar. The outdoor location …
PHOTOS: New Monorail Cast Member Costume Debuts at Disney World
Tom Corless
We told you it was coming a few days ago, but now the new Walt Disney World monorail cast member costumes have debuted. The new costume features a grey shirt and navy blue pants/shorts. There is also a patch with all 12 monorail colors, including some with the deltas in the color patch. The pockets …
Disneyland is Now Selling Parade Route Pizza
Tom Corless
Who’s ready for some Parade Route Pizza? Recently at Disneyland Park, a roaming cart selling pizza by the slice was introduced. The cart will roll down the parade route just before the daily event. A slice is $9.00 and is of a good size. Guests can also purchase a whole pie for the discounted price …
All Three ‘Disney Infinity’ Gold Editions Now on Steam
Staff Writer
All three Disney Infinity games are now available for PC through Steam in the form of Gold Editions. For $30 each, or $60 for a bundle containing all three, players will gain access to everything that the games have to offer, minus the online functionality. Each game contains every Play Set and character that was originally …
John Krasinski Will Narrate Disneynature’s “Born In China”
Joe Hogarty
John Krasinski has signed on to narrate the next Disneynature film, “Born In China”. “Born In China” will open in theaters on Earth Day 2017. According to Entertainment Weekly: John Krasinski is going wild. The erstwhile Jim Halpert is set to narrate Disney’s upcoming film Born In China, EW can exclusively reveal. The latest release from …
VIDEO: Enter The Marvel Studios “Hero’s Act Sweepstakes” For A Chance To Be At The “Guardians Of The Galaxy Vol.2” Red Carpet Premier
Joe Hogarty
Watch as director James Gunn and Chris Pratt announce the Marvel Studios Heroes Act Sweeptsakes for a chance for you and a guest to be a part of the red carpet premier of “Guardians Of The Galaxy Vol. 2”. All proceeds will be used to benefit Save The Children. This past Saturday, Marvel Studios Hero …
REVIEW: Alcoholic Dole Whip Comes to the Disneyland Resort
Tom Corless
In a rather strange turn of events, the Disneyland Resort is now home to an alcoholic Dole Whip float. Now, before you start freaking out that there is alcohol being served at Disneyland Park, the specialty can be found only at the Disneyland Hotel’s Coffee House. The Coffee House is a rather unassuming coffee …
VIDEO: The Newest IMAX TV Spot For “Rogue One” Is AWESOME!
Joe Hogarty
IMAX has just released an new TV spot for “Rogue One: A Star Wars Story” with some new footage. Did Krennic just use the word awesome? That sounds so weird in a Star Wars movie and even weirder coming from him. At least Vader didn’t say it….yet. When I hear the word awesome, I think …
New Fantasyland Attraction Removed from Extra Magic Hours
Tom Corless
Effective December 11th, 2016, Enchanted Tales with Belle will no longer be offered during morning Extra Magic Hours at the Magic Kingdom. The attraction has been offered as part of the morning Extra Magic Hours since it opened in 2012. Tom Corless
Additional FuelRod Locations Added to Epcot
Tom Corless
FuelRod charging batteries are now available for Guests to purchase at two additional locations within Epcot. Each battery comes with a set of USB cables to charge a mobile phone, tablet or other device. Be sure to read our review if you are unfamiliar with the service. Guests at Epcot can find the FuelRod charging …
VIDEO: International Trailer For “Spider-Man: Homecoming” Shows A Lot Of Additional Footage
Joe Hogarty
Before the first trailer for “Spider-Man: Homecoming” was released, Kevin Feige, the president of Marvel Studios, announced that we would also be getting an international trailer that would look and feel different from the domestic one. He wasn’t kidding! The international trailer shows a lot less of Peter’s high school friends and shows more scenes …
VIDEO: See Spider-Man Swing Into Action In The First Trailer For “Spider-Man: Homecoming”
Joe Hogarty
Tom Holland stopped by Jimmy Kimmel Live to reveal the very first trailer for “Spider-Man: Homecoming”. We get our first look at Michael Keaton as The Vulture as well as a great shot of Spider-Man and Iron Man teaming up for an iconic scene! Source: Jimmy Kimmel Live Joe Hogarty
Disney Creating Animatronic Figures That Can Follow You
Jason Diffendal
The Walt Disney Company was recently awarded US Patent Number 9,424,467, entitled “GAZE TRACKING AND RECOGNITION WITH IMAGE LOCATION,” for a system that can track where guests are looking. Several excerpts from the patent explain how this system will work: Various entertainment environments, e.g., theme parks, attempt to track where various participants are looking within such …
‘Marvel vs. Capcom: Infinite’ Announced for 2017 Release
Staff Writer
Marvel vs. Capcom: Infinite was announced today during the PlayStation Experience keynote. The rumors have been put to bed as we now have an official reveal teaser for the next installment in the fighting game franchise. According to Sony’s PlayStation Blog: In addition to single player Arcade, Training and Mission modes, a visually stunning and …
VIDEO: Disney Releases The “We Know The Way” Sequence From “Moana”
Joe Hogarty
Disney has released the full “We Know The Way” sequence from Disney’s MOANA featuring the song written and performed by Opetaia Foa’I and Lin-Manuel Miranda. The Moana original motion picture soundtrack, the two-disc deluxe edition and the digital deluxe edition soundtrack are available wherever music is sold and streamed. Disney’s “MOANA” is in U.S. theaters now! Source: …
Monorail Cast Members To Receive New Costumes
Jason Diffendal
Say goodbye to the old maroon and white monorail cast costumes… Walt Disney World Monorail cast members are set to get new costumes, replacing the current color scheme which has been around for 20+ years. The new costume will be white, blue, and yellow. The costume will also incorporate a conductor’s hat similar to those …
VIDEO: New International Trailer For “Rogue One: A Star Wars Story” Released
Joe Hogarty
Lucasfilm has released the official Chinese trailer for “Rogue One: A Star Wars Story”. There is some new scenes of the Rogues in action as well as the Death Star in action. Source: Star Wars Joe Hogarty
Disney After Hours Returning to the Magic Kingdom in 2017
Tom Corless
Disney After Hours will return to the Magic Kingdom January 20th and 27th, February 2nd, 9th and 16th, and March 2nd and 9th. Tickets cost $119 plus tax, down from $149. They can be booked by calling (407) 827-7185. Tom Corless
VIDEO: Marvel Teases First ‘Spider-Man: Homecoming’ Trailer
Staff Writer
A clip from the upcoming Marvel film Spider-Man: Homecoming just dropped, along with the announcement that the first trailer will debut tomorrow night on Jimmy Kimmel Live. Check out the trailer, which features Spidey jumping around in a new suit that has web-wings. Yes, web-wings are back! Also, director/actor Jon Favreau makes an appearance. Tomorrow, Spider-Man …
‘DuckTales’ Debuting Summer 2017, Trailer Coming This Week
Staff Writer
Today Disney shared a new image for the upcoming DuckTales show that is coming to Disney XD in Sumer 2017. The first teaser for the show will air this Friday, December 9, during the premier of Duck the Halls: A Mickey Mouse Christmas Celebration on Disney Channel. The series will helm executive-producer Matt Youngberg (Ben 10: Omniverse), …