Tag: Disney
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Second Trailer for Pixar’s Luca Released
A second trailer has been released for Pixar’s Luca. The film, set to debut on Disney+ on June 18th, tells the story of two young boys who are hiding a secret. They also happen to be sea monsters. The second trailer gives more backstory as to who they are and what they will be doing…
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LEGO Darth Vader Appears at Downtown Disney District Ahead of May the 4th
A life-size LEGO Darth Vader has appeared in Downtown Disney District in front of the LEGO Store. DAPS MAGIC team member Murray visited Downtown Disney District on Monday night and found him ahead of coverage for the magical moment celebrating the reopening of Disneyland. The figure, made of LEGOs, comes ahead of a special day…
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Ahead of Disneyland’s Reopening, Disney Shares View of Mickey & Minnie’s Runaway Railway From Mickey’s Toontown
Mickey and Minnie’s Runaway Railway will be opening at the Disneyland Resort in 2023. However, ahead of the reopening of Disneyland and Disney California Adventure, Disney has released a TikTok from Mickey’s Toontown of the new attraction that is currently being built behind the land. Along with being able to see the building for the…
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Tomorrowland Transit Authority PeopleMover Reopens at Magic Kingdom
The Tomorrowland Transit Authority PeopleMover has reopened at the Magic Kingdom. This comes six months before Walt Disney World Resort celebrates its 50th anniversary. It also comes almost a week ahead of when it was expected to reopen. On Friday, Walt Disney World Resort President Jeff Vahle stopped by the attraction and posted on social…
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New Poster Released with Sam Wilson as Captain America
A new poster has been released that features Sam Wilson as Captain America. This comes after all six episodes of The Falcon and The Winter Soldier have become available on Disney+. This includes the finale where Sam Wilson officially debuted with the iconic shield and also a new suit! The Falcon and The Winter Soldier…
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In Updated Jungle Cruise, Trader Sam Has New Job!
The Jungle Cruise is undergoing updates to scenes in the attraction and the backstories behind the attractions. One of the stories that is getting updated is that of Trader Sam. His new role at the Magic Kingdom and Disneyland’s Jungle Cruise may shed some light to some items that have been lost through the years…
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Disney Brings Home Five Academy Awards with Soul and Nomadland
THE WALT DISNEY COMPANY EARNS FIVE ACADEMY AWARDS INCLUDING BEST MOTION PICTURE AND BEST ANIMATED FEATURE Searchlight Pictures’ Critically Acclaimed “Nomadland” Garners Three Oscars, Including Best Motion Picture Disney+ Gets First Oscar Wins with Disney and Pixar’s “Soul” The Walt Disney Company received a total of five Academy Awards at tonight’s ceremony, all available to…
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Soul Wins Best Animated Feature at Oscars
Disney and Pixar’s animated feature Soul has won an Oscar for Best Animated Feature. The movie, released on Christmas Day 2020, The film was directed by Pete Docter, co-directed/written Kemp Powers, and produced by Dana Murray. It tells the story of Joe Gardner, a a music teacher pursuing the dream of being a professional jazz…
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Trailer Released for West Side Story
The first trailer for West Side Story was released tonight during the Oscars. Directed by Steven Spielberg, this is a story of love amongst rivals in New York City in 1957. This classic Broadway musical is making its way to the big screen once again. Along with a trailer, 20th Century Studios also released a…
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Fun and Imagination Take Flight with Shanghai Disney Resort’s New Kids’ Corner at Hongqiao International Airport
SHANGHAI, April 23, 2021 – Shanghai Disney Resort is teaming up with Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport to offer children and families an incredible new Kids’ Corner designed to open hearts and imaginations—and help kids enjoy some fun before, between or after their trips. Today, the two parties jointly unveiled the colorful new “Mickey Mouse Station” at…
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Disney Eying The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee For Movie Musical
Disney is continuing to make more musicals into movies. The next one is The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee. According to the Hollywood Reporter, Disney is closing a deal to get the rights for this hit show. If the deal goes through, this would become a movie musical. Disney’s live-action Aladdin movie producers Dan…
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More Hotels Reopening at Walt Disney World Resort
As Walt Disney World Resort continues with its phased reopening after being closed due to the pandemic last year, more and more hotels are reopening. Today Disney confirmed four more hotels that are reopening in the near future. Guests can now make reservations for the following Walt Disney World Resorts: Disney’s Beach Club Resort (opening…
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PeopleMover Reopening at Magic Kingdom This Weekend
The Tomorrowland Transit Authority PeopleMover has been closed since before the Magic Kingdom closed in March 2020. In an Instagram post today, Walt Disney World Resort President Jeff Vahle confirmed that the beloved attraction will be returning sometime “later this weekend!” Originally called the WEDway PeopleMover, this attraction opened at the Magic Kingdom on July…
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Check Out Groot Like You’ve Never Seen Him Before!
A few weeks ago the internet went crazy when Disney Parks, Experiences and Products Chairman Josh D’Amaro brought out a real lightsaber at the end of the presentation. At the same event, members of the media also witnessed a two-and-a-half-foot Groot walking on his own. Matthew Panzarino was on hand to see this incredible bit…
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California Says Out of State Visitors Can Go to Theme Parks, Disneyland Says Nope
California can now welcome out of state guests to theme parks. The caveat is that visitors need to be fully vaccinated. This is all according to an update to Gov. Gavin Newsom’s Blueprint for a Safer Economy. Previously, theme park attendance was limited to California residents. The updated policy means that individual theme parks can…
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Biopic About Jim Henson in the Works at Disney
Disney and The Jim Henson Company are teaming up on a new biopic on Jim Henson. Called, Muppet Man, this is the story about the man behind The Muppets. The movie will cover the highlights of Henson’s life. This will include the creation of Sam and Friends while Henson was at the University of Maryland.…
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Disney and Sony Announce Agreement that Brings Spider-Man and More to Disney+
Deal Includes U.S. Rights to New Theatrical Releases from 2022-2026 Following Their Pay 1 TV Window and Library Titles from Sony Pictures for Disney’s Streaming Services and Linear Networks Agreement Provides Disney with a Robust Collection of Sony Pictures’ Universe of Marvel Characters Films in Post-Pay 1 TV Windows BURBANK, Calif., April 21, 2021 – The Walt Disney Company…
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Pixar’s “Soul” Short “22 vs. Earth” Coming to Disney+ on April 30
On April 30, Disney and Pixar will invite fans to step back into the Great Before. The new short “22 vs. Earth” will show us Soul 22 before Joe Gardner met her and changed her course. The short will explore just why 22 is so cynical and bitter towards Earth and even show her efforts…
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Secrets of the Whales – Mr. DAPs Review
On Earth Day, Disney+ will release a new National Geographic series called Secrets of the Whales. This four part series take a look at the life of whales. In particular it takes a look at the life of orcas, humpbacks, belugas, narwhals and sperm whales. This documentary series was filmed over the course of three years…
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Price Goes Up For Savi’s Workshop Lightsaber Experience at Walt Disney World Resort
The experience of building a lightsaber at Savi’s Workshop in Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge at Disney’s Hollywood Studios has just become a little more expensive. According to the Walt Disney World Resort website, the experience is now $219.99 plus tax. This is $20 more expensive than its original price. The new price can be found…
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Disneyland Invites Guests Back with Magic is Here Promo
Disneyland Resort theme parks reopen on April 30th and ahead of the reopening, a new promo called Magic is Here has been released. The accompanying caption says: “Magic is a walk down Main Street, U.S.A. It’s the smell of popcorn, the sound of Mickey balloons bouncing against each other and that first glimpse of Sleeping…
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Baby Mandrill Born at Disney’s Animal Kingdom
A new baby mandrill was born on April 10, 2021 at Disney’s Animal Kingdom. The female baby mandrill was named Ivy. Guests who are visiting Disney’s Animal Kingdom and experiencing the Kilimanjaro Safari may get a glimpse of this new member of the Walt Disney World family. Disney’s Animal Kingdom now is the home to…
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Here is What’s Coming to Disney+ in May!
Disney+ continues to add more content to its library on a weekly and monthly basis. May is no exception. In the coming month, Disney+ subscribers will have the opportunity to watch Star Wars: The Bad Batch, High School Musical: The Musical: The Series, the new LAUNCHPAD series, and even Cruella with Premiere Access. These titles…
