CONFIRMED: Hong Kong Disneyland Transforming Original Castle, Announces Frozen & MARVEL Themed Lands w/ Original Rides
Tom Corless
Some of The Walt Disney Company’s most powerful franchises will come to life in a way guests can only experience at Hong Kong Disneyland Characters and stories from “Frozen” to await guests in an exciting, completely new themed area, while fans will be in the middle of the action with their favorite Marvel Super Heroes …
Opening of Planet Hollywood Observatory at Disney Springs Delayed Again
Tom Corless
It seems the Planet Hollywood Observatory at Disney Springs will not be opening in mid-December 2016 as originally anticipated… Guests with mid-December reservations were contacted today and told that their reservations were cancelled. Those with late-December reservations have still not received word if their reservations will be honored, most likely because Planet Hollywood simply does …
VIDEO: First Teaser Released For “Cars 3”; “Cars” Is Going To A Very Dark Place
Joe Hogarty
I did not see this one coming. I like it! Pixar has just released a trailer for “Cars 3” and it says right in the tag line, “From This Moment, Everything Will Change”. It looks like it is going dark, but probably not that dark. It’s Cars. I really hope they go with this animation …
PHOTOS, VIDEO: Walt Disney Imagineering Unveils Prototype Sorcerer Class Bus for Disney World
Tom Corless
While it may never see the light of day, Walt Disney Imagineering was tasked with changing Walt Disney World Resort buses for the better and created something called the Sorcerer Class transport. The bus (displayed just for attendees of the D23 Destination D event over the weekend) looks like any Walt Disney World Resort bus …
Epcot Adds Another Annual Festival in 2017 Showcasing Broadway, Culinary Treats, & Disney Artists
Tom Corless
Disney today announced a brand new event at Walt Disney World Resort: the Epcot International Festival of the Arts, debuting Jan. 13 – Feb. 20, 2017. It’ll be a trifecta of global masterpieces: combining visual, culinary and performing arts for six weekends. From the art of Disney historical artist Mary Blair and Herb Ryman art …
BREAKING: The Magic Kingdom Adding In-Park Cabanas for Guests to Rent
Tom Corless
You may be used to renting cabanas at Disney water parks, but now Disney is adding the offering to its theme parks… The Kingdom Cabanas will be added to the Magic Kingdom Park on November 27th, 2016. Situated near Space Mountain in Tomorrowland, the cabanas (which are pretty ugly looking white tents in this reporter’s …
Magic Kingdom Introducing “Festival of Fantasy Parade Liberty Belle Ice Cream Social” Add-On Event
Tom Corless
As Disney continues to try and pad their bottom line with add-on events and experiences in their theme parks, there is a relatively weird one coming our way fairly soon… According to internal documents, The Festival of Fantasy Parade Liberty Belle Ice Cream Social will allow guests to watch the Disney Festival of Fantasy afternoon …
VIDEO: First Look at Amazing AVATAR Animatronic Figure for Disney World
Jason Diffendal
As posted today on the Disney Parks Blog: Alpha Centauri Expeditions Offers the First Look At The Na’vi River Journey Shaman Earlier today Alpha Centauri Expeditions (A.C.E.) Founder Marshall Lamm joined filmmaker James Cameron and Imagineer Joe Rohde to share details on upcoming travel to Pandora – The World of Avatar, the amazing world that …
PHOTOS: New Parking Tram Arrives at Walt Disney World
Tom Corless
Walt Disney World has been running the same parking trams for quite some time now, but today we happened to spot something of interest… While the seating cars are the same, this is an entirely new tram car pulling them. The new vehicle is much more akin to a truck or car than the current …
Bob Chapek Confirms Disney Will Overhaul Epcot
Tom Corless
While no details were provided as of yet, Bob Chapek alluded to an overhaul of Epcot at Walt Disney World today at the Destination D event. Chapek stated that he was telling Imagineers to “dream big” in fixing the park. Bob also stated that changes and additions will be “Disney, timeless, relevant, and family friendly”. …
New Concept Art for Star Wars Land Released; Star Tours Changes
Tom Corless
Today, Disney released new concept art for the Star Wars themed land at Disney’s Hollywood Studios. Disney also today announced that the next additions to the Star Tours: The Adventures Continue attractions on both coasts will come for Episode VIII. Tom Corless
New Concept Art, Stores and Dining for Pandora: The World of AVATAR at Animal Kingdom
Tom Corless
It was announced today that Pandora – The World of Avatar is set to open at Disney’s Animal Kingdom in summer 2017. Now, Disney is sharing a first look at what you can expect to see in the land. Satu’li Canteen will be the main restaurant in Pandora – The World of Avatar and will …
D23 Announces 2017 Events including Epcot 35th
Joe Hogarty
From exclusive tours to cinematic surprises, Disney’s official fan club serves up something for fans both young and young-at-heart. In 2017, D23: The Official Disney Fan Club brings a new roster of events for fans around the country to enjoy. SCREENINGS ON THE DISNEY STUDIO LOT AND AT WALT DISNEY WORLD RESORT: Throughout the …
UPDATE: Launch Date & More Info on the MagicBand 2
Tom Corless
We are beginning to get more details on the MagicBand 2, just announced and released this morning at D23’s Destination D event. The MagicBand 2 will be mailed to Walt Disney World annual pass holders starting in December 2016. In January 2017, resort guests will start to receive the new MagicBands as well. Around the …
BREAKING: MagicBand Is Now A Puck, New Style Debuts at Destination D
Tom Corless
Guests at D23’s Destination D event are going to be the very first to sport the new style of MagicBand for Walt Disney World. The new MagicBand is indeed the puck style that was rumored a few months back. As you can see, it can be worn in bands, keychains, and possibly other holders. No …
PHOTOS: PizzeRizzo, Muppets Eatery Soft Opens at Disney’s Hollywood Studios
Tom Corless
The highly anticipated PizzeRizzo soft opened today ahead of it’s official opening on Friday, November 18th at Disney’s Hollywood Studios. Located in the Muppets Courtyard area, the quick service pizza restaurant takes over the space formerly occupied by Pizza Planet by MuppetVision 3-D. I didn’t take many pictures of the exterior as we have been …
Moana Stories, Sticker, & More Hit Mobile Today
Staff Writer
In addition to the release of Moana: Rhythm Run, Disney has also added a whole lot of Moana to mobile devices in support of the upcoming film. Moana Sticker Pack For iOS 10 Users Spice up your iMessages on iPhone or iPad with the addition of Moana stickers. Stickers include characters such as Moana, Maui, …
Moana Meet and Greet Coming to Disney World, Disneyland
Tom Corless
Disney Parks announced today that a Moana character meet and greet is coming to the Walt Disney World and Disneyland Resorts sometime in late November. No exact location that was given for the meet and greet experiences at either Resort as of yet. The Moana character already meetsat Disney’s Aulani resort in Hawaii and will …
New Mobile Game Moana: Rhythm Run Out Now
Staff Writer
Today Disney has released a new premium mobile game called Moana: Rhythm Run. Being out just one week before the films release, players can get an early sneak preview of the film’s original soundtrack, as Rhythm Run is all about the music. Players will explore 6 uniquely themed lands for a total of over 70 levels, as …
TODAY ONLY: Get Disney Infinity Packs and Figures Dirt Cheap
Staff Writer
Best Buy is offering what’s left of their Disney Infinity inventory for next to nothing as today’s Deal of the Day. Figures, Play Sets, Starter Packs, and Power Discs are all available anywhere from 60%-90% off. Stock seems limited, and most of the offerings are 2.0 and 3.0 only, but there are still a lot …
REVIEW: Empanadas & Fajitas Replace Barbecue Options at Fairfax Fare, Disney’s Hollywood Studios
Tom Corless
For quite a while now, Fairfax Fare at Disney’s Hollywood Studios has been home to barbecue dishes (and more recently sharing that menu with loaded baked potatoes). Well, just this week, the main barbecue dish from this establishment picked up and moved over to the ABC Commissary, but was replaced with a number of “tex-mex” …
Moana Character to Meet at Disneyland Paris Starting November 20th
Staff Writer
Starting November 20th, guest will be able to meet Disney’s newest princess at Walt Disney Studios Paris. This seems to be the first instance over the holiday period to bring the European parks more in step with the American parks, with Star Wars: Season Of The Force to follow. No further information has been provided …
Fuelrod Service Extending to Select Disney World Resort Hotels
Tom Corless
Walt Disney World is officially adding FuelRod kiosks to a few of its resort hotels. FuelRod kiosks will now also be located inside the arcades at all 3 All-Star Resorts and inside of Disney’s Coronado Springs Resort. The portable chargers debuted several months ago at Walt Disney World. You can check out our review for …
LIVE STREAM – Debut Performance of “Starbright Holidays” Drone Light Show at Disney Springs
Jason Diffendal
Join us this evening at 6:45 pm for a live video stream of the premiere performance of the “Starbright Holidays” Drone Light Show at Disney Springs. Jason Diffendal
VIDEO: Rogue One: Recon 360 Degree VR Video
Staff Writer
To promote the upcoming release of Rogue One, Verizon and ILMxLAB have created a special VR video, which you can check out below. Get a look at the cockpit of a X-Wing, as you soar through the galaxy through the eyes of a Rebel Pilot. If you don’t watch the video using a VR headset, it may …
The Odyssey at Epcot Now Serving Craft Beers
Tom Corless
While it was open during the Epcot International Food and Wine Festival, The Odyssey at Epcot will now be open during the holiday season selling a variety of craft beers from around the world. The location will be open select days between now and December 30, 2016. The Odyssey will not be open on November …
VIDEO: Take a Walkthrough of Walt Disney World’s Haunted Mansion with the Lights-On!
Tom Corless
We all dream about it: walking through the Haunted Mansion with the lights-on. Some cast members get to do it as a special offering every few months, and no doubt you always hear from them about how amazing their lights-on tour of the Mansion was. Well, the general public does have an opportunity to see …
“Beauty And The Beast”: Comparing The Animated And The Live Action Versions
Joe Hogarty
When the trailer for Disney’s “Beauty And The Beast” came out this week, a lot of people were happy to see their favorite scenes from the animated classic come to life with the live action adaption of “Beauty And The Beast”. But just how close where they to the original animated film? We have painstakingly …
11/15/16 Marvel Mash-Up (Inhumans in IMAX, Deadpool, Doctor Strange)
Joe Hogarty
“The Inhumans” Movie Is No More! It Will Now Be A TV Series On ABC! First Two Episodes Will Be Released In IMAX Theaters For some this may be good news, and for others, not so much. “The Inhumans” was originaly part of Marvel’s Phase 3 of movies and to be released theatrically on November …
Disney Store Black Friday Deals Begin Today, Holiday Events Coming Soon
Staff Writer
Disney has jumped the gun and started rolling out some of their deals for Black Friday already. Starting today, grab select items online and in-store for up to 40% off the original price. Disney is calling it “Magical Friday” and deals will continue to roll out over the course of Thanksgiving, Black Friday, and Cyber …
Official IMAX Poster Released For “Rogue One: A Star Wars Story”
Joe Hogarty
IMAX has released the official IMAX poster for “Rogue One: A Story Wars Story”. It’s a nice poster but The Death Star is way too white and bright that you barely notice it. “Rogue One: A Star Wars Story” opens in IMAX theaters, and all theaters, on December 16th. Joe Hogarty
PHOTO: Disney Redesigns MagicBand Packaging to Answer Environmental Concerns
Tom Corless
As it turns out, those big cardboard boxes you get in the mail carrying your Walt Disney World MagicBands were bad for environment… Who would have guessed? Anyway, it seems enough people complained to the point where Disney has completely redesigned the boxes and made them out of recyclable materials. The new boxes also probably …
REVIEW: Jingle Bell, Jingle BAM Fireworks Dessert Party at Hollywood Studios is Naughty and Nice
Tom Corless
If you have been following us long enough, you have probably read one of my reviews of the two different Star Wars fireworks dessert parties that have been offered at Disney’s Hollywood Studios over the last few years. With the debut of the new “Jingle Bell, Jingle BAM!” show last night, Disney has rolled out …
New 4-Day Discounted “4 Park Magic Ticket” Introduced; Available For a Limited Time
Jason Diffendal
Walt Disney World has announced a new type of “discount” ticket which will only be valid through May 26, 2017. The new 4 Park Magic Ticket is only $70 per day for a limited time and gives guests one admission to each of the four theme parks on four separate days starting today, Nov. 15, …
PHOTOS: First Look Inside PizzeRizzo Muppets Eatery
Tom Corless
Walls around the soon to open PizzeRizzo Muppets-themed eatery at Disney’s Hollywood Studios came down today, allowing us a better view of the fantastic-looking new counter service restaurant. Pretty neat garbage can, huh? The menu is posted on the window. I took another trip past the windows, but there still wasn’t much to see. PizzeRizzo …
LIVE STREAM – Jingle Bell, Jingle BAM! Nighttime Spectacular World Premiere
Tom Corless
Join us this evening at 6:45pm for a live video stream of the premiere performance of the Jingle Bell, Jingle BAM nighttime Spectacular at Disney’s Hollywood Studios. Tom Corless
PHOTOS: Walt Disney World Replaces Payphones with Courtesy Phones
Tom Corless
In a true sign of the times, Walt Disney World is removing payphones from all around their property and replacing them with courtesy phones. If you don’t what a payphone is, look it up kids. The phone can be used to call local numbers, otherwise you will need a calling card. Again kids, look it …
VIDEO: Official Trailer Released For “Beauty And The Beast”
Joe Hogarty
It’s here! Disney has released the official trailer for “Beauty And The Beast” and it is perfection! Check it out! Source:Disney Movie Trailers Joe Hogarty
PHOTOS: New Monorail, Tsum Tsum, & Trash Can Highlighters Available
Tom Corless
As of late, the Disney Parks have been rolling out some pretty fantastic merchandise. That trend continues with some recently released items I spotted today at MouseGear in Epcot: I’m not in the market for highlighters, but there are three pretty nifty sets that were just put on shelves resort wide. The first is a …
UPDATE: Crocodiles Return to Living with the Land
Tom Corless
Removed after the alligator incident at Walt Disney World this summer, the faux crocodiles in the Living with the Land attraction at Epcot recently returned after being missing for several months. Despite this, the American Alligator display on the attraction remains empty still. Tom Corless