Staff Writer Seemingly out of nowhere, the first change to the projection portion of Fantasmic! at Disney’s Hollywood Studios in the show’s 17 year history happened this week. Clips from Tangled, the Princess and the Frog, and of course, Frozen were added to the “bubble montage” portion of the show: While unexpected now, rumors are swirling that … Read more
The Walt Disney Parks and Resorts show floor pavilion will give D23 EXPO 2015 guests a look into the much-anticipated Shanghai Disney Resort, as well as a preview of the Avatar project coming to Walt Disney World Resort’s Disney’s Animal Kingdom. Plus, in addition to the previously announced Hall D23 presentation on Saturday, August 15, guests … Read more
Glidden will be a new exhibitor at Epcot’s Innoventions starting this Fall. Guests to the Colortopia exhibit will be greeted and guided by a narrator, who will encourage unique interactions through fun hands-on activities. Guests will then be able to extend their experience throughout Epcot and at home with a mobile app that will launch … Read more
While we already told you about Soarin’ Over the Horizon likely coming to the U.S. Disney Parks soon, several other attractions announced this week for Shanghai Disneyland are heavily rumored to possibly come to the Walt Disney World or Disneyland Resorts somewhere down the line. Here’s the breakdown: TRON Lightcycle Power Run The TRON Lightcycle … Read more
With all of the announcements for Shanghai Disneyland last night, seemingly lost in the shuffle is the debut of a completely new Soarin’ attraction which will premiere in Shanghai first: Soaring Over the Horizon Anyone who has dreamed of seeing the world or soaring like a bird will enjoy the exhilarating experience at Soaring Over … Read more
Just moments ago, Disney Chairman and CEO Bob Iger finally announced many of the attractions and such that will await guests at the Shanghai Disney Resort when it opens in 2016. The resort will encompass Shanghai Disneyland park with its six themed lands, the Shanghai Disneyland Hotel, Toy Story Hotel, Disneytown, and Wishing Star Park … Read more
BURBANK, Calif. – July 14, 2015 – Star Wars creator George Lucas, composer Danny Elfman, All My Children star Susan Lucci, Disney Animator Andreas Deja and other beloved contributors to the Disney legacy will be named and honored as official Disney Legends during D23 EXPO 2015 at 10 a.m. on Friday, August 14, in Hall … Read more
As they countdown to a larger slate of announcements later this week, the Shanghai Disney Resort has released some interesting new pieces of concept art of the Shanghai Disneyland park: Concept art for some of the areas guests can explore in the Pirates of the Caribbean themed land The large ship battle guests will plunge … Read more
At 1 am Wednesday morning, a 3 to 2 vote in the packed city council chambers nixed the levying of an admission tax on theme park tickets at the Disneyland Resort for the next 30 years. The Walt Disney Company had dangled a $1 billion carrot in opposition to the tax, in the form of improvements to … Read more
The Academy of Television Arts and Sciences Hall of Fame at Disney’s Hollywood Studios is looking a little empty today… The bust celebrating Bill Cosby was removed overnight amid allegations and things to which Cosby admitted over the past few months (and more notably over the last 24 hours). It is worth nothing that … Read more
Tanabata (Star Festival) Days is a yearly tradition at Tokyo Disney Resort. For 2015, the celebration is held from June 24th to July 7th, 2015. Tanabata Festival is one of the many summer festivals held in Japan. Tanabata is a Japanese Festival which is typically held on various days in July and August. Also known … Read more
The second “Star Wars” spin off movie will be about Han Solo during his early days as a smuggler. This movie, part of the “Star Wars Anthology” series of films, is the same one that Josh Trank was signed on to direct before being let go by Lucasfilm in May. Christopher Miller and Phil Lord, … Read more
Members of the original Mickey Mouse Club will join the fun at D23 EXPO 2015 during a special presentation to commemorate the show’s 60th anniversary. Celebrating Walt Disney’s Mickey Mouse Club—60 Magical YEARS, hosted by author Lorraine Santoli (The Official Mickey Mouse Club Book), will take place Sunday, August 16, at 5 p.m. in Stage … Read more
The first edition of the Marvel Collector Corps was a big hit for me. I enjoyed every piece of merchandise I received in my box, down to the variant comic book and 1-out-of 4 t-shirt designs I got. And while I am not the biggest Funko Pop! Fan, I did enjoy the Hulkbuster that came … Read more
I was fortunate enough to get a review copy of Put Me In The Story’s new book, “Avengers’s: Black Ops Field Guide”. Geared towards children, this is a unique way of personalizing an adventure just for your young ones. You get to enter in their name, photo, and even a dedication in an easy to use … Read more
Walt Disney Animation Studios today announced its most exciting presence at D23 EXPO yet. The event, presented by D23: The Official Disney Fan Club, will take place August 14–16 at the Anaheim Convention Center. Calendar of Key PRESENTATIONS/ PANELS/ Events: Every Story Is a Journey: The Upcoming Films of Walt Disney and Pixar Animation Studios … Read more