Despite rumors of a dark ride being in development, it appears that a Mary Poppins flat ride will instead be the attraction getting added to Epcot’s United Kingdom Pavilion. A flat ride, believed to be a spinner ala Dumbo the Flying Elephant (although we’re holding out for the Jolly Holiday scene’s carousel personally), is in … Read more
Merchandise for World Showcase pavilions at Epcot has been pretty great recently. The new lines at Canada, Italy, and Norway feature characters and icons from the countries. Mexico has the famous friends known as the Three Caballeros, France released a line dedicated to princesses, and now the United Kingdom has brand new items themed to … Read more
Disney Parks and Resorts Chairman Bob Chapek has already announced that big changes are coming to Epcot, making the statement back in November 2016 at the Destination D event at Walt Disney World. While they weren’t ready to spill the beans just yet, the D23 Expo in Anaheim next month seems like a likely venue … Read more
It’s been about 50 years since we last saw Mary Poppins on the big screen, well not counting “Saving Mr. Banks”, and now it looks like the Disney classic, “Mary Poppins” is getting a sequel. According to Entertainment Weekly: One of the world’s most cherished characters is about to take flight once more. EW … Read more
The Sorcerer’s Hat is no more. For some this is a moment of triumph and restoration. For others it represents a seismic shift in Disney’s Hollywood Studios ethos and theme. My family and I are both excited about it as well as a little sad to see such an icon of so many Disney trips … Read more
Tickets for the D23 Disney Fanniversary Celebration presented by Walt Disney Records The Legacy Collection are now on sale to the general public. The live event will bring Disney magic to 11 cities across the U.S., commemorating dozens of milestones celebrating landmark anniversaries this year. The 105-minute show created by D23: The Official Disney Fan … Read more
Sorry to disappoint the many Walt fanboys waiting with bated breath, but Saving Mr. Banks is hardly the Walt Disney-focused or Disneyland-heavy movie that so many people were hoping for. Instead, it is a well told, brilliantly acted character piece that just happens to feature Tom Hanks in the role of Walt as a supporting … Read more
The Grauman’s Chinese Theatre in Hollywood, CA was the setting for the premiere of the movie “Mary Poppins” in 1964, as seen in this exclusive image. Though almost 50 years ago, the magic of Mary Poppins still lives in me today, as it’s one of my most beloved films. I’m sure many of you feel the same way, … Read more
Whether you’re in Orlando, Anaheim, Burbank, Las Vegas, New York, or Chicago, D23 members have some very special events coming their way this summer. Here is a press release about the events, as well as an upcoming D23 contest: DISNEY’S D23 FAN COMMUNITY ANNOUNCES SUMMER 2009 SPECIAL EVENTS CALENDAR Unique Experiences Created Exclusively for Charter … Read more