Magic Kingdom Bear Safely Released, Disney Has ‘Over 1,000 Acres of Land’ for Theme Park Expansion, & More: Daily Recap (9/19/23)

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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, September 19, 2023. Walt Disney World Magic … Read more

Josh D’Amaro Includes ‘Black Panther’ Wakanda as Potential Disney Parks Expansion

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When discussing potential theme park expansions at Tuesday’s Investor Summit, Chairman of Disney Parks, Experiences & Products Josh D’Amaro referenced Wakanda from “Black Panther” as a possible expansion. “Imagine bringing Wakanda to life,” D’Amaro said. “In terms of bringing the latest Disney-Marvel-Pixar intellectual property to the parks, we haven’t come close to scratching the surface. … Read more

BREAKING: First Look at World-Jumping Vehicle Revealed for Future Avengers Campus Attraction

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During today’s “A Celebration of Disney Parks, Experiences and Products: Yesterday, Today and Tomorrow” panel at Destination D23, a new world-jumping vehicle was announced as coming to the next attraction in Avengers Campus at Disney California Adventure. World-Jumping Vehicle An early peek at the ride vehicle was shared, featuring a design that combines elements of … Read more

Marvel-Themed Travel Poster Banners Installed in Disney Traders at EPCOT

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While the Marvel presence at EPCOT is largely relegated to World Discovery and its flagship attraction Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind, it seems traces of the blockbuster superhero universe are leaking into World Showcase in a rather unexpected way — with new travel poster-inspired banners installed in Disney Traders near the entrance from World … Read more

‘Black Panther: Wakanda Forever’ Opening Weekend Hauls in $181 Million U.S., Becomes Highest-Grossing November Release on Record

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This past weekend, no other movie, opening or already opened, stood a chance against Marvel Studio’s “Black Panther: Wakanda Forever.” The record-breaking opening took in $181 million domestically, making it the biggest November opening of all time and the second-biggest launch of 2022 – to date – behind “Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness” ($187.4 … Read more

‘Black Panther: Wakanda Forever’ Celebration Garden Opens at Disney California Adventure

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The Black Panther Celebration Garden has opened near Avengers Campus at Disney California Adventure as part of celebrations of “Black Panther: Wakanda Forever,” which hit theaters today, November 11. The garden honors the Black Panther mantle, inviting guests to “relax and reflect on the legendary protectors of the Kingdom of Wakanda.” Purple and black obelisks … Read more

New ‘Black Panther: Wakanda Forever’ Mural in Downtown Disney District

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With the release of “Black Panther: Wakanda Forever” coming later this week, a new mural has been erected in the Downtown Disney District of Disneyland! From left to right the mural features Shuri, Okoye, Assata from the Black Panther children’s book “The Courage to Dream”, and M’Baku. The mural was done by the book’s illustrator, … Read more

‘Black Panther: Wakanda Forever’ Characters, Food, and More Coming to Avengers Campus in Disney California Adventure

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Avengers Campus in Disney California Adventure will be celebrating the release of “Black Panther: Wakanda Forever” with several new offerings. These will be available starting November 11, 2022, the film’s release date, through January 8, 2023. You are invited to Avengers Campus to witness as they introduce the world to the next warrior taking on … Read more

New Black Panther: Wakanda Forever Apparel Available at Disneyland Resort

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A “Black Panther: Wakanda Forever” apparel collection has arrived at Disneyland Resort ahead of the film’s premiere next month. We found this collection at World of Disney in Downtown Disney District. It’s separate from the World of Wakanda collection, also available at Disneyland Resort. “Wakanda Forever” Tee – $36.99 This shirt is yellow, with “Wakanda … Read more

Parts of Walt Disney World Under State of Emergency as Tropical Depression Approaches, Philadelphia Police Filed Local Crimes as Occurring in Walt Disney World for a Decade, & More: Daily Recap (9/23/22)

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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 Friday, September 23, 2022. Walt Disney World Magic … Read more

D23 Hosting EPCOT 40th Anniversary Event, Tokyo Disney Resort Announces Yearlong 40th Anniversary Celebration & New Daytime Parade, Dozens of Real Bats Spotted at Magic Kingdom, & More: Daily Recap (9/20/22)

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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, September 20, 2022. Walt Disney World Magic … Read more

Daniel Kaluuya Will Not Return as W’Kabi In ‘Black Panther: Wakanda Forever’

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According to Deadline, Daniel Kaluuya will not be reprising his role as W’Kabi In “Black Panther: Wakanda Forever” due to scheduling conflicts. The actor made a commitment to work on Jordan Peele’s horror/thriller “Nope,” set to release July 22. (Which by the way, “Nope” is being added to the Studio Tour at Universal Studios Hollywood … Read more

PHOTOS, VIDEO: “Black Panther” Dora Milaje Warriors of Wakanda Show in Avengers Campus at Disney California Adventure

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The elite royal guard of Wakanda is making an appearance in Avengers Campus in a small show. Three of the Dora Milaje, as seen in Black Panther and subsequent Marvel media, march through the land to present their skills and interact with the crowd. Watch the full performance below: We love seeing live entertainment back … Read more

PHOTOS, VIDEO: Black Panther, Spider-Man, Captain America, Thor, & Black Widow Assemble for Physically Distanced Meet & Greets at Disney California Adventure

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Disneyland Resort reopened with significant modifications to character meet-and-greets. However, it’s still possible to meet your favorite characters from a safe distance! We encountered some Marvel-ous characters in Hollywood Land at Disney California Adventure. As we walked by the stage at Hollywood Land, we saw Black Widow making an appearance as the area is themed … Read more

Disneyland Resort Expansion Plans Show Marvel Black Panther Theme Park Land

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The other day, it was announced that Disneyland has unveiled plans for a theme park expansion project along with possible new retail stores, hotels, and parking. In those plans, the often fan-requested theme park recreation of Wakanda from Marvel’s Black Panther seems to be present. With many new lands and attractions coming to Tokyo DisneySea … Read more

“Black Panther” Wakanda Series in Development for Disney+

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The Walt Disney Company and Black Panther director and co-writer Ryan Coogler have made a five-year exclusive television deal, Deadline reports. Through the deal with Coogler’s Proximity Media, a new drama based in Black Panther‘s Kingdom of Wakanda is in development for Disney+. Bob Iger, Executive Chairman of The Walt Disney Company, said, “Ryan Coogler … Read more