BREAKING: Opening Date Set for Iron Man Experience, First-Look Inside the Amazing Queue & More
Tom Corless
(HONG KONG, NOVEMBER 7, 2016) The much-awaited Disney Parks’ first Marvel-themed ride, Iron Man Experience – Presented by AIA, will launch at Hong Kong Disneyland on January 11, 2017. For the very first time, this new ride-through attraction is featuring a story based in Hong Kong. Guests will be able to soar through Hong Kong’s …
New Dooney & Bourke Bags Featuring Theme Park Icons, Disney Cats, & More Coming This Month
Tom Corless
Disney today announced several new handbags by Dooney & Bourke will be released this month in select locations at Disney Parks and via the Shop Disney Parks mobile app. These Disney-inspired handbags were created especially for Disney Parks. The Disney Villains collection is currently available in select locations at Disney Parks. The three bag collection …
Special New Year’s 2017 Events Around Walt Disney World Now Available for Booking
Tom Corless
From a gala dine-around at California Grill high atop Disney’s Contemporary Resort to celebrations around World Showcase at Epcot and waterfront at Narcoossee’s at Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort & Spa, there are lots of ways for you to ring in the New Year at Walt Disney World Resort. California Grill New Year’s Eve Dinner – …
Paid Private Water Taxi Service Now Available at Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort
Tom Corless
Starting today, guests can book a private water taxi service from Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort and Spa. The Walt Disney World Resort has always offered complimentary watercraft service to and from the resort, but will now offer an additional paid program. The service departs from the Grand Floridian and can be used by guests traveling …
PHOTOS, VIDEO: Iron Man Experience “Stark Expo Shop” Opens at Hong Kong Disneyland
Tom Corless
While we still await the opening of Disney’s very first MARVEL ride attraction, the Iron Man Experience, the Stark Expo shop attached to the highly anticipated motion simulator ride has already opened to the public. Below we have some photos of the area to share with you, courtesy of TDRExplorer. There is still no solid …
VIDEO: New TV Spot Released For “Rogue One: A Star Wars Story” Shows New Footage
Joe Hogarty
Lucasfilm has just released a TV spot with some new footage for “Rogue One: A Star Wars Story”. Check it out! Source: Star Wars Joe Hogarty
VIDEO: “Doctor Strange” Will Help You Create Alternate Realities Within Google Tilt Brush
Joe Hogarty
In collaboration with RealD, Marvel Studios enlisted three of the world’s most talented Google Tilt Brush artists to take part in a global VR painting experiment inspired by Doctor Strange. Artists Danny Bittman, Steve Teeple and Stuart Campbell hand-painted alternate realities spanning New York City, London and Hong Kong; cities that are essential to the film’s …
Disney Releases High Quality Images From “Beauty And The Beast”
Joe Hogarty
Disney has just released 9 images from “Beauty And The Beast”. If they look familiar, they are the same as those from this week’s Entertainment Weekly but in higher quality and without writing. Emma Watson stars as Belle and Kevin Kline is Maurice, Belle’s father. Belle (Emma Watson) in the West Wing of the Beast’s …
LIVE STREAM – First Performance of “Once Upon A Time” at the Magic Kingdom
Tom Corless
Join us here tonight at 9:45pm for a live stream of the first-ever performance of Once Upon A Time at the Magic Kingdom. [iframe src=”https://www.youtube.com/embed/SRbAP08SymI” frameborder=”0″ allowfullscreen] Tom Corless
Cosmic Ray’s Starlight Cafe Moves to Single Menu for All Bays
Tom Corless
For over 20 years, I have often thought the segregated menus between bays at Cosmic Ray’s Starlight Cafe were a pretty dumb concept. Having to separate your family if your interests differed between chicken or a sandwich of some kind just didn’t make a lot of sense. Finally, this suffering has been brought to an …
VOTE: Best Vinylmation of 2016; The “Dee Vee Awards” by the Destination Vinylmation Podcast
Nick LoCicero
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AMC Theaters at Disney Springs Starting Pre-Selected Seating
Tom Corless
The AMC Theaters at Disney Springs will begin offering pre-selected seating beginning November 7th. All of the theaters at the AMC will allow guests to choose seats when buying tickets online and in-person. Tom Corless
BREAKING: FAA Approves Disney World’s Nighttime Show Drones, “Flixels”
Jason Diffendal
The Federal Aviation Administration has granted Walt Disney Parks & Resorts permission for “Night small unmanned aircraft system (sUAS) operations” and “Operations of multiple small unmanned aircraft systems within Special Security Notice Flight Restriction Areas and Class G airspace.” This FAA Part 107 Waiver allows Disney to fly multiple unmanned drones at night over Disney parks …
LIVE STREAM: Doctor Strange Meet & Greet and Show Debuts at Walt Disney World
Tom Corless
At 10:30am we will live stream the debut of Doctor Strange at Disney’s Hollywood Studios. The area has been themed and the times are posted. Tom Corless
Disney Crossy Roads Gets Exclusive Moana Clip and New Characters
Staff Writer
Disney Cossy Roads now has a Moana clip that can’t be seen anywhere else. The exclusive clip is available starting now, and will remain accessible until November 12. The clip features Moana and Maui encountering the Kakamora, a group of coconut-armored pirates. Below is an announcement trailer from Dwayne Johnson (Maui). Disney Crossy Roads will get …
LIVE STREAM: Watch the Last Ever “Celebrate the Magic” at the Magic Kingdom
Tom Corless
Join us here live for the last ever performance of Celebrate the Magic at the Magic Kingdom at 8:45pm ET. Also be sure to join us tomorrow evening for the first ever performance of Once Upon A Time! Tom Corless
Voice Cast Announced For “Big Hero 6”, The Animated Series
Joe Hogarty
The voice cast for the animated series of “Big Hero 6” has been announced and the good news is it looks like most of the original cast will be returning. Hiro – Ryan Potter Baymax – Scott Adsit Go Go – Jamie Chung Honey Lemon – Genesis Rodriguez Aunt Cass – Maya Rudolph Alistair Krei …
VIDEO: From Disney’s “Moana”: “How Far I’ll Go” Featuring Alessia Cara
Joe Hogarty
Disney has just released the music video of “How Far I’ll Go” performed by Alessia Cara. This song was written by Lin-Manuel Miranda (“Hamilton”) and will appear during the end credits of “Moana”. The soundtrack for Disney’s “Moana” will be available for purchase on November 18th. “Moana” hit theaters on November 23rd. Source: Disney Music …
PHOTO: Resort Specific Cups and Plates Return to Walt Disney World
Tom Corless
When a new cup surfaced at the Disneyland Resort a few weeks ago, we speculated that the Disney Parks were returning to Resort-specific cups and plates at counter service dining locations. Well, look at what I found today… The small cups have arrived at the Contemporary Resort already. Plates, larger cups, and more are still …
PHOTO REPORT: The Magic Kingdom 11/3/16 (Christmas Decorations, Jingle Cruise, Uptown Jewelers Reopens, ETC.)
Tom Corless
In our latest photo report, we visit the Magic Kingdom as the Christmas holiday season kicks off early. The park is already fully decorated and new entertainment for the season has already debuted. There’s also plenty more new and exciting things happening around the park, so let’s check it all out. Merry Christmas November 2nd …
PHOTOS: Limited Release Holiday T-Shirts and Dooney & Bourke Bags Coming Next Week to Disney Parks
Tom Corless
While we have already seen most of the new merchandise for Christmas 2016 at the Disney Parks, Disney today shared a look at some limited release items that will be hitting store shelves next week. The three Dooney & Bourke handbags – Tote, Crossbody, and Wristlet – will be released on November 11 at Cherry …
Disney Announces Three Disney Parks Holiday TV Specials for 2016
Tom Corless
Disney Parks will officially kick off the holiday season on television earlier than ever this year, with three musical holiday specials set to air Nov. 24 & 25 and Dec. 25. Shot at both the Walt Disney World Resort in Florida and the Disneyland Resort in California, each of the three shows will feature special …
VIDEO: Mickey’s Royal Friendship Faire Adds Christmas Show Finale
Tom Corless
When Mickey’s Royal Friendship Faire debuted at the Magic Kingdom, we were promised that the show would introduce seasonal show finals that would differ based on when you were seeing the show. Well, yesterday, the Christmas season version of the Cinderella Castle stage show made it’s debut: You can also watch the full show below …
Baked Potatoes Removed from Liberty Square Market at the Magic Kingdom
Tom Corless
The baked potato has been a staple of the Liberty Square Market at the Magic Kingdom for decades, dating back to when the location was originally sponsored by Idaho Potatoes. Well, now they are gone… As you can see, the menu does not feature the famous park snack any longer. Now, before you start freaking …
PHOTOS, VIDEO: Elena of Avalor Disney Junior Character Meet and Greet, Now Soft-Open at the Magic Kingdom
Tom Corless
While it isn’t supposed to debut until November 24th, 2016, guests can already find Elena of Avalor from the new Disney Junior series at the Magic Kingdom ahead of schedule. Now, meeting Elena is not a guarantee until 11/24, but if you see the Cinderella sign next to a crown on the board outside of …
VIDEO: Watch Cinderella Castle Illuminate for the 1st Time This Season During “A Frozen Holiday Wish”
Tom Corless
A Frozen Holiday Wish debuted this evening at the Magic Kingdom, marking the very first Cinderella Castle holiday lighting of the season: No matter what you may think of Frozen, there is no denying that Cinderella Castle looks fantastic. Tom Corless
Disney’s “A Wrinkle In Time” Begins Production Today
Joe Hogarty
Production for Disney’s upcoming epic, live-action adventure “A Wrinkle in Time” kicks off today in Los Angeles starring Oprah Winfrey (“Selma”, “The Butler”) as Mrs. Which, Reese Witherspoon (“Wild, “Walk the Line”) as Mrs. Whatsit, Mindy Kaling (“The Mindy Project,” “Inside Out”) as Mrs. Who, Chris Pine (“Star Trek Beyond,” “Hell or High Water,” “Into the …
CONFIRMED: Dr. Strange Meet and Greet Coming to Hollywood Studios
Tom Corless
It’s happening! Dr. Strange will be the first MARVEL character to host a meet and greet experience at Walt Disney World. Starting Friday, November 4th, Dr. Strange will be meeting guests and performing illusions towards the end of PIXAR Place by the third track exit of Toy Story Midway Mania at Disney’s Hollywood Studios. The …
First Look at Belle and Beast from Live Action “Beauty and the Beast” In This Week’s Entertainment Weekly
Joe Hogarty
This week’s issue of Entertainment Weekly has an exclusive look at Disney’s live action “Beauty And The Beast”. EW also has provided us with some amazing images of Belle (Emma Watson), Beast/Prince Adam (Dan Stevens), Gaston (Luke Evans), Le Fou (Josh Gad), Lumiere (Ewan McGregor), Cogswoth (Ian McKellen), Mrs. Potts (Emma Thompson) and Maurice (Kevin …
PHOTOS: Awesome New Cinderella Castle Playset Released at Walt Disney World
Tom Corless
A brand new version of the Cinderella Castle play set was just released and Walt Disney World and it is pretty awesome. The new playset retains for $89.99 and functions with many of the Princess collection figures. The play set itself includes 4 figures: Cinderella, Prince Charming, Mickey Mouse and Minnie Mouse. The play set …
Full Menus Revealed for 1st Ever “Food & Wine-Inspired” Festival of the Holidays at California Adventure
Tom Corless
The Festival of Holidays is coming to Disney California Adventure park November 10th-January 8th, bringing with it new marketplaces filled with festive eats and treats inspired by holiday cultural comfort foods. Disney has released a complete guide to the treats you will find at each marketplace this year, which you are going to need because there …
The Best Christmas Stuff at Disney World You Can’t See Anymore – Tom’s Top 7
Tom Corless
Welcome to another edition of Tom’s Top 7, a continuing countdown of my favorite (and occasionally, least favorite) things at the Disney Parks around the globe. Why seven? Because seven ate nine. Wait… With the Christmas season looming, along with the debut of some new holiday offerings at Walt Disney World this year, I though …
REVIEW: All-Star Music Intermission Food Court – NEW Pub Burger & Short Ribs
Tom Corless
Covering menu updates around Walt Disney World frantically sends me off to find many a great new dish around the resort, but it’s just a matter of time until I am harshly slammed back to earth and reality. The All-Star Resorts are not known for their cuisine, arguably the only of the 3 value resorts …
PHOTOS: Merchandise Revealed for Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party 2016
Tom Corless
Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party is returning to Magic Kingdom Park at Walt Disney World Resort on select nights starting November 7, 2016. Here’s a brief look at the commemorative merchandise created for this year’s event. A new limited edition retail MagicBand was created for the event. This MagicBand will have an edition size of …
Doctor Strange is Taking Over Marvel PC and Mobile Games
Staff Writer
To celebrate the upcoming release of Doctor Strange, Marvel is bringing the titular hero to a handful of popular PC and mobile games. As of now, the following games now include special Doctor Strange content: Marvel Future Fight Future Fight now includes eight new characters, five of which are inspired by the movie Doctor Strange. …
D23 Hosting 2 Special Member Events at Disney Springs in December
Tom Corless
D23 is inviting members to celebrate the magic of the holiday season at Disney Springs with reserved seating for a Walt Disney World Holiday Services Q&A, shopping discounts and merchandise, delicious treats, and a few holiday surprises! The event is being held on Tuesday, December 13th, 2016 from 4:30 p.m. until 6:30 p.m. Guests in …
VIDEO: Coke Polar Bear Meet and Greet Now Open at Disney Springs Coca-Cola Store
Tom Corless
Recently, the Coca-Cola Polar Bear began appearing at the Coke Store at Disney Springs. You may remember that the store opened back in July with the promise that the meet and greet would come at a later time. The meet and greet is available daily, intermittently during operating hours. The experience uses Disney’s PhotoPass service. …
Rogue One: A Star Wars Story Steals Cover of the Next D23 Issue
Tom Corless
DISNEY TWENTY-THREE JOINS THE REBELLION TO CELEBRATE THE ARRIVAL OF ROGUE ONE: A STAR WARS STORY EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEWS WITH STARS FELICITY JONES AND ALAN TUDYK, DIRECTOR GARETH EDWARDS, AND PRODUCER KATHLEEN KENNEDY GIVE FANS A BEHIND-THE-SCENES LOOK AT THE MAKING OF THE NEW FILM. PLUS, A PREVIEW OF THE NEW IRON MAN EXPERIENCE AT HONG …
PHOTO REPORT: Epcot 11/1/16 (New Retro EPCOT Center Merch, Margaritas Are Coming, Innoventions Update, ETC.)
Tom Corless
Our latest photo report brings us to Epcot where a ton of new park-exclusive merchandise can be found. It is also a time of great change for the park, with Innoventions closing, construction in Mexico, and other projects around the park starting to take shape. Let’s take a look: Muppet Mobile Labs Muppet Mobile Labs is …
REVIEW: “Doctor Strange” Delivers on the Visuals & Humor You Expect from MARVEL
Joe Hogarty
Benedict Cumberbatch Brings The Magic To “Doctor Strange”; Mind Blowing 3D Visuals Highlight The Newest Addition To The MCU I’m going to get right to the point. Marvel and Benedict Cumberbatch fans will not be disappointed with this film. As far as movie goers unfamiliar with Doctor Strange, it might be a bit out there …