Time to start building! This morning, we stumbled upon a brand new UGears set themed to the iconic “it’s a small world” attraction. For those who are unfamiliar, UGears specializes in 3D wooden models that can be assembled without the need for any tools, screws or glue. Some models, like this one, can even be … Read more
The holiday season is upon us, and Charles Dickens’ A Christmas Carol is one of the most treasured stories of this time of year. This week, Rob and Jill look at one that involves puppets. That’s right, we’re going deep into 1992’s The Muppet Christmas Carol. The film stars a human – namely Michael Caine … Read more
After a fourth week at the box office, “Frozen 2” fell to second place and was beaten by “Jumanji: The Next Level.” The sequel to the hit movie “Jumanji” generated $60 million at the domestic box office to take the #1 spot. So far, “Jumanji: The Next Level” has made $113 million worldwide. “Frozen 2” … Read more
Slowly but surely, Fox is trying to be accepted as part of the Disney Corporation, and in this first trailer for “Free Guy”, they mention it from the very start in a very fun and humorous way. Oddly enough, this looks like this could be as close to a “Wreck It Ralph” live action movie … Read more
Ready to head back into “The Imagineering Story”? The docu-series’ sixth and final episode, “To Infinity and Beyond,” premieres on Disney+ this Friday, December 13th. Here’s how Disney+ describes the final installment in the series: Bob Iger personally shepherds his labor of love, the Shanghai Disney Resort. The Imagineers customize an ambitious new theme park … Read more
“Frozen 2” was able to hold off the competition for a third weekend in a row as it came in #1 at the box. The film made $34.7 million domestically, along with $90.2 million internationally, bringing its worldwide box office total to $920 million. “Frozen 2” is well on its way to crossing the billion … Read more
Let’s go back to 1940 by way of 1971 as we talk Bedknobs and Broomsticks, a Disney live-action/animated feature set in England during World War II. This week on Deep in the Plus, Rob and Jill discuss this often-overlooked Disney classic that lives in the shadow of Mary Poppins. Walt actually had a hand in … Read more
Ready to head back into “The Imagineering Story”? The docu-series’ fifth episode, “A Carousel of Progress,” premieres on Disney+ this Friday, December 6th. Here’s how Disney+ describes the fifth installment in the series: Bob Iger returns Imagineering to the foundation of Disney DNA – quality wins out. He modernizes the formula. By strategically investing in … Read more
Marvel News Mash-Up Disney Adds Five Unnamed MCU Movies To Its Release Calendar Disney recently surprised Marvel fans by releasing the dates of 5 upcoming films for The MCU. No specific titles were released, but the new dates for the upcoming movies are as follows: October 7, 2022 February 17, 2023 May 5, 2023 July … Read more
“Frozen 2” continues to reign at the box office for a second weekend in a row. The Disney film came in first place at the box office followed by a new release, “Knives Out”. “Frozen 2” made $85 million in North America this weekend and also brought in $164 million overseas, bringing its worldwide box … Read more
For years, we have anxiously awaited Leslie Iwerks’ documentary about Walt Disney Imagineering. Well, it’s finally here as part of the launch of Disney+. We reviewed the first two episodes here and here, but you can also watch video reviews of episodes 2 and 3 here. The Imagineering Story Part 4 is titled “Hit or … Read more
OK folks, bust out the popcorn and tin foil hats! We’re taking a deep dive into Disney+… but not the shows. No, this time, we’re going to take a look at marketing. No, wait, don’t go! There’s intrigue, betrayal, mind control, and even a post-credits scene! Act 1 – Launch Day Troubles Back on November 12th, … Read more
Welcome to a very breezy morning at Disney’s Hollywood Studios. The sun is out, but it’s still a bit chilly, so everyone seems to be bundled up this morning. It’s just as cold on Batuu, too. Slinky Dog Dash was experiencing a delayed opening this morning, so most guests headed right to Smugglers Run at … Read more
Join Rob and Jill this week as Deep in the Plus dives into the 2010 sci-fi adventure TRON: Legacy. It’s a sequel (or arguably a reboot) of the 1982 cult-classic TRON. Neither movie overwhelmed at the box office, but the TRON franchise remains popular among Disney and sci-fi fans to this day. Disney even built … Read more
It seems like everyone is currently talking about Disney+. After its launch on November 12, Disney+ has steadily been gaining more subscribers daily. If you happen to have any friends or family that don’t have a subscription to Disney+ yet, then Walt Disney World has come up with a fantastic new gift idea. You can … Read more
He’s tiny. He’s green. He’s cute. He may or may not need a nap after using The Force. (We aren’t even sure he’s a he.) But what we do know is that Baby Yoda merchandise based off the hit Disney+ series “The Mandalorian” has arrived on shopDisney, and it’s available for you to shop now. … Read more