Test Track Concept Art and Closing Date Revealed & More: Daily Recap (4/5/24)

Daily recap 4/5/24

Concept art and a closing date have been revealed for Test Track, new scenes have been added to Star Tours — all this and more in today’s daily recap for Friday, April 5, 2024. Walt Disney World Magic Kingdom EPCOT Disney’s Hollywood Studios Disney’s Animal Kingdom New Merchandise Disneyland Resort Entertainment and Media WDW News … Read more

Disney Sets Release Dates for ‘Toy Story 5,’ ‘The Mandalorian & Grogu,’ and Live-Action ‘Moana’

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Disney has announced the release dates for “Toy Story 5,” “The Mandalorian & Grogu,” and the live-action “Moana.” Disney Reveals Release Dates for Upcoming Films All three films will debut in 2026, with “The Mandalorian & Grogu,” hitting theaters on May 22, “Toy Story 5” releasing on June 19, and the live-action “Moana” premiering on … Read more

First ‘Moana 2’ Artwork and Story Details Released

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During the Wednesday shareholders meeting, Disney CEO Bob Iger released the first artwork from “Moana 2” and teased story details. “Moana 2” Details Iger said the sequel will see Moana trying to “find and reconnect the people of the ocean.” Disney later shared a longer description: Perils abound! In Walt Disney Animation Studios’ all-new epic … Read more

‘Moana,’ Chip ‘n’ Dale, and Groot 2024 Easter Eggs On Display at Disney’s Yacht & Beach Club Resorts

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Chocolate Easter eggs are now on display in the lobbies of Disney’s Yacht and Beach Club Resorts. While Beach Club has a variety of designs, Yacht Club’s eggs are all “Moana”-inspired. Beach Club Easter Eggs The Easter eggs are on a marble table behind a white fence. Beach Club has seven pieces on display. This … Read more

REVIEW: Moana Milk Shake for Women’s History Month at EPCOT

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As part of the celebrations for Women’s History Month (March) at Walt Disney World, Sunshine Seasons at EPCOT is serving a Moana Milk Shake. Sunshine Seasons is a cafeteria-style eatery inside The Land Pavilion in World Nature. Moana Milk Shake – $8.99 Orange Cream Milk Shake with Whipped Cream, Seashells, Pearls, and a Moana Coin … Read more

New Walt Disney World Ticket Price Increase & More: Daily Recap (2/27/24)

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A new Walt Disney World ticket price increase announced, concept art for the world’s first Tangled ride at Disney Parks, and more Fantasy Springs news — all this and more in today’s daily recap for Tuesday, February 27, 2024. Walt Disney World EPCOT Walt Disney World Resort Hotels Other Walt Disney World News Tokyo Disney … Read more

Auli’i Cravalho Returning for ‘Moana 2’

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Auli’i Cravalho, the actress who voiced Moana in the 2016 film, is officially on board for the sequel, according to Deadline. Voice of Moana Returning for Sequel Deadline confirms that the actress is, “definitely” coming back to voice Moana for the sequel film. In a surprise announcement during the Q1 2024 earnings call in February, … Read more

Two Full Interactive Areas Closed for Refurbishment in Journey of Water Inspired by Moana

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During our visit to EPCOT on Wednesday, February 21, we noticed that two of the interactive areas in Journey of Water Inspired by Moana are not operational, and one is blocked off for refurbishment. Water Curtains Blocked Off Upon entering the walk-through attraction, all interactive water features are functioning as normal until you come across … Read more

‘Moana 2’ Movie Surprise Announced, Releasing in Theaters This November

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In an interview with CNBC before today’s Q1 2024 earnings call for The Walt Disney Company, CEO Bob Iger revealed that a “Moana” feature-length sequel film, currently titled “Moana 2,” will hit theaters later this year. ‘Moana 2’ Announced The news came as a surprise, as a “Moana” television series was previously in development. That … Read more

Permit Filed for Construction at Star Wars: Galactic Starcruiser, New 65th Anniversary Sleeping Beauty Dooney & Bourke Collection Debuts at Walt Disney World, & More: Daily Recap (1/29/24)

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We bring you a lot of stories every single day. Sometimes it’s hard to keep up. So in case you missed anything from our feed, we have rounded up all our stories in one place to get the news at a glance. Here is your Daily Recap for Monday, January 29, 2024. Walt Disney World EPCOT … Read more

‘Moana’ Hei Hei Liege Waffle and Complimentary Magnet Now Available for Walt Disney World Annual Passholders

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Two new Moana-themed perks for Walt Disney World Annual Passholders are available: a Hei Hei liege waffle from Connections Cafe and a complimentary Hei Hei magnet. Hei Hei is Moana’s chicken sidekick/comedic relief, voiced by Alan Tudyk in the 2016 animated film. Sharp-eyed guests can find Hei Hei’s footprints and stone carving in Journey of … Read more

Disney Treasure Cruise Ship Holding Performer Auditions for ‘Moana’ Show and ‘Coco’ Restaurant

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Disney Cruise Line is holding multiple open-call auditions for dancers, musicians, and vocalists to join the inaugural team of the new Disney Treasure ship. Disney Treasure Auditions There are 16 postings for the Disney Treasure on the Disney Auditions website. Auditions are being held in San Diego, Los Angeles, Nashville, New York City, and Aiea, … Read more

NEW Walt Disney World Park Icons Popcorn Bucket is First Item to Feature Tiana’s Bayou Adventure

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A new Walt Disney World Park Icons Popcorn Bucket featuring iconic attractions and characters is now available. New Walt Disney World Park Icons Popcorn Bucket – $13 The new Walt Disney World Park Icons popcorn bucket is white with a green lid, complete with a removable handle. It features a wrap-around art piece. From left … Read more

Walt Disney World Teases New ‘Moana’ Annual Passholder Magnet Coming Soon, 2024 EPCOT International Flower & Garden Festival Month Shorter Than Previous Years, & More: Daily Recap (1/16/24)

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We bring you a lot of stories every single day. Sometimes it’s hard to keep up. So in case you missed anything from our feed, we have rounded up all our stories in one place to get the news at a glance. Here is your Daily Recap for Tuesday, January 16, 2024. Walt Disney World EPCOT … Read more

Walt Disney World Teases New ‘Moana’ Annual Passholder Magnet Coming Soon

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Walt Disney World shared a teaser video on Facebook for their next complimentary Annual Passholder magnet. The caption reads, “Think you know who will be on the next magnet? You never know how far your guess will go!” Moana Annual Passholder Magnet The teaser video is inspired by the moving tattoos of Maui in “Moana,” … Read more

First Look at ‘Disney The Tale of Moana’ Stage Show Coming to Disney Treasure Cruise Ship

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Disney Parks Blog shared new details about “Disney The Tale of Moana,” a new stage show that will debut at the Walt Disney Theatre onboard the Disney Treasure cruise ship in December 2024. Disney The Tale of Moana “Disney The Tale of Moana” will use puppets for characters like Te Kā, who will transform into … Read more