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Explore the newest rumors and news about what’s happening at the Disney Parks

Meet Piper, the star of Disney Pixar’s Newest short

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photo courtesy Oh My Disney

As I’m sure you’re counting down the days until Disney Pixar’s newest full length feature  film Finding Dory, if you’re anything like me, you’re probably also eagerly awaiting the release of an equally exciting, yet less covered film as well. Generally clocking in around five minutes or so, Disney Pixar has been known to feed our anticipated expected hunger with short films that are often woven with the perfect blend of emotion and quirkiness strung together. And it looks like with the release of Piper, their newest short debuting alongside Finding Dory on June 18th, will satisfy this craving with an extra dose of cuteness.

Learning to overcome its fear of water over the six minute duration of adorableness (and most likely swoons and chuckles from the audience), Piper will be about a young sandpiper living on the beach. Said to be inspired from the director Alan Barillo watching the birds run around scurrying for food while racing away from each wave that breaches the short, the film seems bound to be another Disney Pixar classic.

 

 

Pete’s Dragon now has an official trailer

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Hi Guys!

So, it’s been a while since I last posted but I figured with Disney’s newest trailer out, it was only appropriate to share it with you all. Why? Because exactly SIX months ago (yes, it’s been that long) I shared with you that Pete’s Dragon was slated to be taken into the live action realm. And now, the trailer has been released. I’m still not convinced of the direction it’s being taken, but one never knows! Here’s the trailer from youtube below:

 

Welcome Disney Springs!

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(photo courtesy Disney Parks Blog)

Just over a month ago I was able to spend an exciting extended weekend at the place where dreams come true! Walt Disney World! And while there, I noticed that the maps for Downtown Disney were hinting that the official name change was soon to come. While they said “Downtown Disney,” more importantly they also said “Soon to be Disney Springs” in much larger font. It was a tease for something to come and much sooner than I had expected. But it’s official! Downtown Disney is now Disney Springs and with that simple swapping of words, comes the excitement of everything yet to come. While the whole area already looks much different, the plans for a new chocolate shop, more restaurants, stores (Lilly Pulitzer, I’ve got my eye on you!) and the NBA Experience, it’s clear that Disney isn’t done yet with the future of Disney Springs. They’re just getting started and I’m more than happy with that.  😉

 

 

The new Pete’s Dragon will NOT be a musical

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(photo from disney.wikia.com)

Slated to be released in 2016, one of the newest installs in the ever growing list of Disney remakes will be none other than Pete’s Dragon. Aware that some of the darker themes of the original may not be the smartest choice for today’s audiences it appears the film will be taking a very different direction with this retelling. In an interview with Bryce Dallas Howard, who stars in the film, she was quoted as telling the Orlando Sentinel that it will be a “story of an orphaned boy whose best friend is what everyone thinks is an imaginary character, and it’s actually a real dragon. And during the course of his journey he finds his family. So that’s still intact. But everything else is very different. Everything else.”

Personally, I’ll admit that I’m a little disappointed that Pete’s Dragon is being re-imagined. After reading multiple other stories about how Elliot is now going to be fluffy and that, according to Bryce once more, “this is not a musical” that perhaps there was no real need to even call it Pete’s Dragon and maybe if they had simply made this new version with a new name, it would seem easier to accept? That said, as there’s no real way to judge a movie until it’s released, I’ll just have to keep reminding myself of what the original movie had to say about these matters, because after all, there’s room for everyone on this world.

Dwayne Johnson to be in two upcoming Disney movies

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When Disney first teased at its upcoming animated feature Moana, I was instantly hooked. It didn’t matter that I knew little to nothing about the movie, the name said it all. It was clearly going to have some Hawaiian/Polynesian influence and that was enough for me. As news has trickled out about the team working on the music (Ron Clements and John Musker, famous for their work on movies such as Aladdin and The Princess and the Frog), the plot (about a young Polynesian woman who sets out across the Pacific) to the news about another major character, Maui, the news has only amplified my excitement.

Therefore when I recently found out that Maui was going to be played by none other than Dwayne Johnson it was just another reason to be reaffirmed that this movie can’t come out soon enough. And now it appears that Dwayne Johnson will be in yet another upcoming Disney movie, this one being based on the Jungle Cruise. Although the Jungle Cruise movie (currently untitled) does not have a release date as of yet, you can expect to see Moana released in November of 2016.

Star Wars Lands and Experiences coming to Disney!

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Photo courtesy DisneyParks blog
(Photo Courtesy DisneyParks blog)

If you haven’t heard the news yet, then sit back and prepare to be blown out of this world. In fact, prepare to be blown into a galaxy far, far away for at the latest D23 EXPO, it was announced that both Disneyland and the Walt Disney World Resort will be getting their own Star Wars themed land. According to Walt Disney Company CEO Bob Iger, each land will be over 14 acres large and offer two new attractions. There wasn’t much detail on the future attractions (just yet) but one of them was teased boasted that it will let guests get to fly the legendary Millennium Falcon on a “secret mission.” While it’s hard to tell exactly what that means, I’m already envisioning a Star Tours mixed with a Mission:SPACE type of feel.

Photo courtesy of DisneyParks blog
(Photo Courtesy DisneyParks blog)

In addition to the two lands, it was also announced that a new Star Wars experience will be coming to both locations in early 2016 known as Season of the Force. For Hollywood Studios at Walt Disney World, this means a specially themed Star Wars fireworks show and for Disneyland it marks something much bigger. For years people on the West Coast have been asking for Star Wars Weekends to come to Disneyland and now they’ll be getting to take part in this new event. Space Mountain will be temporarily re-imagined into Hyperspace Mountain and park guests will get to enjoy specially themed food and entertainment.

Expect to hear more in the upcoming months about these latest additions to the parks. For the great thing about Disney is that they love to surprise and excite you with news like this, but they also know to keep just enough secret to keep you coming back for more!

Disney Shopping just got easier!

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Today I found out about an exciting new app that Disney is going to be rolling out shortly. Simply named “Shop Disney Parks” the app will allow users to purchase virtually any item from a Disney operated store at Walt Disney World right from their smartphones. It will also allow park guests to find the availability of the merchandise in question and where it can be found. The rumors from the sites I went to suggested that eventually it will work with the My Disney Experience app, but that for now the two will remain separate. Although I can’t confirm anything, one site even mentioned that this linking would then allow for the automatic application of discounts that guests may be entitled to have (example: Annual Pass discounts).

As someone who has personally experienced the twinge and then full on pangs of regret for not buying an item while at the parks and wishing for a way to turn back time, I know this app will be a saving grace for many.

Walt Before Mickey movie

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Although the news is a bit dated, I couldn’t help passing along a trailer for a new movie coming out on DVD called Walt Before Mickey. It’s a bit confusing but it appears it is not endorsed by the Walt Disney Company and that it is slated for release on DVD shortly (I’ve seen August 14th posted online but their direct site says “summer”). The movie is to be based on the book of the same title that shows Walt during his early years prior to creating Mickey. I can’t say it looks like the best movie ever created, but, at the same time, I think it proves that we’re all still ready for an official biopic of Walt’s life on the big screen!

Pick the next Disney Infinity Character!

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Today, Disney blogs has announced that it is allowing a new character for its upcoming edition of the game to be chosen by the masses. There are 20 options available as to who the next character should be and after you vote, you’ll get to see the current results. At the time of writing Mabel from Gravity Falls was in the lead with 57% of the 1.2 million votes followed by Darkwing Duck with 22%. As great as Gravity Falls is, I have to admit, my inner 90’s self is holding out hope for good ole D.W.!

Billboards fit for an Ant-man (or woman)

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Although this is apparently old news (I’ve found articles going back to April on this), I had to chuckle when I ran across a particular type of ad campaign for the newest Marvel big picture, Ant-man. All across Downtown Disney (and according to Reddit, random places across Australia) tiny billboards advertising the new movie have popped up. There are pictures of the tiny ads next to benches, on trashcans and even in a garden patch outside Planet Hollywood. I don’t know if it’s enough to make me want to see the movie, but its piqued my interest!

Happy 60th Birthday Disneyland!

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Disneyland castle

(photo courtesy http://disneyland.disney.go.com)

As you may have noticed all over social media (or at the very least, from the title of this post!) that today marks the 60th birthday of Disneyland. Dreaming of a place that both children and adults could enjoy together, Walt created Disneyland to be the culmination of that vision. Over the years, the park has expanded to now being two parks in addition to spawning multiple other theme parks across the globe. And while many Disney fans may argue over what is the best of these theme parks, any die hard fan would agree that Disneyland truly holds the heart of Walt. It is the only park he personally over saw from start to finish and there is definitely a sort of magic when you enter it. So today, I’ll keep the post short and sweet by simply saying, Happy Birthday Disneyland and Congratulations Walt and to everyone who helps keeps the magic alive!

Closing time for DisneyQuest

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Back in the beginning of June, the Disney Parks Blog revealed that the NBA Experience would be arriving to the up and coming Disney Springs at the Walt Disney World Resort. It touted the new venture as being a “one-of-a-kind destination” that would include interactive experiences, a restaurant and a store. However, details as to when and where this location would be were left out, until yesterday.

All over the internet the latest news is that apparently after 17 long years, DisneyQuest will be closing its doors forever and the NBA Experience will be taking its place. What we know right now is that DisneyQuest will remain open until 2016 and that sometime after that, it will house the NBA Experience. The fact that this five story building is going to be replaced by a singular experience (rather than by multiple stores or whatnot) actually somewhat astounds and intrigues me at the same time.

It’ll be interesting to see how the building is transformed on the inside though a small part of me laments its closing. Either way, the changes that are coming as Downtown Disney transforms into Disney Springs has me very excited indeed!

Own your own WORKING Cogsworth!

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cogsworth(photo courtesy Disney Parks blog)

Slated to arrive this September is an item I’ve actually wanted for YEARS now. A Cogsworth to go with my Lumiere. You see, many years ago I swear I had seen a Lumiere available to purchase online but after taking a day or two to decide where I would put him and if I truly needed him, he disappeared.In vain I asked around if anyone else had seen him, but the responses were lackluster and it seemed as though my spotting of Lumiere had been akin to spotting a ghost that never existed.

Fast forward to 2013 when Disney Parks released what I swear is a second go around of Lumiere, I snatched him up without a thought. Whether or not my initial beliefs that it had been released before were true or not, I didn’t care. He was mine! However, after taking him home I immediately started wishing that his other movie companions would soon become a reality as well. I found myself hoping for a fine china set complete with Mrs. Potts or perhaps a working Cogsworth to set on my bookshelves.

Well! It seems my wishes have come half true as the Disney Parks Blog just announced Cogsworth will be available for purchase this fall! According to their reveal, he is set to be the companion piece to Lumiere so I can only assume he’ll be similar in size. But the part I’m most excited about? He’s actually going to be a working clock!

 

Disney’s Zootopia

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(photo courtesy Disney Insider Blog)

A few years ago when I was scavenging the internet for it’s deepest, darkest secrets (or more simply, for leaked Disney news) I stumbled across some concept art for Zootopia. It was still very much in the works and the only thing I really found was a few sketches of a fox with little to no information about said movie other than the title. Nonetheless, being that foxes were/are/and forever will be, my favorite animal, I was instantly excited. And since that day, every so often I would scour the internet hoping for more news of the upcoming movie. And today, that news has become it’s first trailer! Set to debut in March of 2016, I’d say the next year is looking pretty rewarding in terms of animated entertainment.

And as a small teaser for my readers, during these internet searches I ran across another movie in the works by Disney that I am SUPER excited for. Expect more on this soon!

New Frozen ride details!

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When Disney first announced it was going to be closing the Maelstrom attraction located in the Norway pavilion at EPCOT I was heartbroken. For my husband and I, that was probably near top of our “must-do” list whenever we went to Walt Disney World and definitely at the top if in EPCOT. Having gone on that ride together when we were dating, engaged and now married, there always seemed to be some quote from the ride we would find ourselves inserting into our conversations for the duration of our trips. It was a simple yet intriguing ride that never seemed to get old.

Therfore, I’ll admit there was a little bit of bitterness in my heart when I learned the Maelstrom was going to be replaced by a ride based on Disney’s Frozen. Or if I must, let’s say, my heart was frozen about the idea of Frozen? That joke getting too old? I agree. I’ll let it go. 😉

Nonetheless, I have no problem sharing today’s news and yes, even being excited for it. With a glimpse into what to expect next year when it opens, I’m crossing my fingers that Norway continues to be the venue my husband and I can’t live without visiting. I will say, I’m a little disappointed that the description from the Disney Parks blog makes the ride seem like it’s going to focus on visiting Arendelle instead of exploring Norway but I suppose that is to be expected. Either way, from the concept art provided by Disney, it seems there’s a chance they’ll be keeping the longships that the guests previously rode on which, if I’m correct, would make me very happy indeed.