Tag: Disney
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Haunted Mansion to Materialize on Disney+ and Digital Download on October 4
Film Inspired by Classic Theme Park Attraction Features an All-Star Ensemble Cast Including LaKeith Stanfield, Tiffany Haddish, Owen Wilson, Danny DeVito, Rosario Dawson, Chase W. Dillon, and Daniel Levy, with Jamie Lee Curtis and Jared Leto as the Hatbox Ghost BURBANK, Calif. (September 10, 2023) – Disney announced today at Destination D23 in Orlando that “Haunted Mansion,” the hit…
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Disney Legacy Animated Film Collection Available For Pre-Order September 18
THE ULTIMATE ANIMATED FILM COLLECTION COMMEMORATING100 YEARS! FEATURING A THREE-VOLUME SET OF 100 FILMSFROM DISNEY AND PIXAR BURBANK, CA (September 10, 2023) – The Walt Disney Company announced today the release of the Disney Legacy Animated Film Collection, featuring 100 animated films from Disney, Walt Disney Animation Studios, and PixarⓇ, packaged together in a beautiful hardbound, self-standing…
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D23 Announces Disney100: D23 Royal Anniversary Ball
D23 has announced a very special event to celebrate the 100th anniversary of The Walt Disney Company. The Disney100: D23 Royal Anniversary Ball will be held on October 15, 2023 at The Walt Disney Studios. This very special event will be exclusive to D23 Gold Members only. The night will be full off exhibits, hors…
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Disney’s “Wish” Character Asha Coming to Disney Parks
Asha, who will be appearing in Disney’s animated film Wish is coming to the Disney Parks soon. It was announced over the weekend at Destination D23 that the new character will be appearing at the Disneyland Resort, EPCOT at the Walt Disney World Resort, and Disneyland Paris. Asha is the main protagonist in Wish. She…
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Sunday Spotlight: Voyage of The Little Mermaid
Voyage of The Little Mermaid was a show that could be seen at Disney’s Hollywood Studios. This show opened in 1992 and continued until 2020 in the Animation Courtyard. It closed when Walt Disney World Resort closed down and then never reopened when the parks did after the pandemic. The show was a shorter version…
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Disney Lookout Cay at Lighthouse Point Announced as Name for Disney Cruise Line’s Second Island Destination in the Bahamas
On Saturday, September 9, 2023, a name for the new island destination for the Disney Cruise Line was announced at Destination D23. The island destination will be known as Disney Lookout Cay at Lighthouse Point. The new destination will “celebrate the natural beauty, traditions, and artistry of the one-of-a-kind nation.” New concept art was shown…
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Zootopia Show Headed to Tree of Life Theater at Disney’s Animal Kingdom
Guests visiting Disney’s Animal Kingdom currently can experience it’s tough to be a bug at the Tree of Life Theater. On Saturday at the Destination D23 event, it was announced that this show will be replaced with a new show themed to Zootopia. The current concept for the show would have guests visiting the different…
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Disney Cruise Line’s Singapore-Based Ship to Be Named Disney Adventure
Last year Disney acquired a cruise ship that hadn’t been completed yet. The ship is being completed at the Meyer Werft shipbuilding company. Once finished, it will be based in Singapore and be the first Disney Cruise Line ship to enter the Asian market. Formerly, the ship was known as the Global Dream. During Destination…
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Hatbox Ghost to Materialize at Haunted Mansion in Magic Kingdom in November
Many announcements were made this weekend at Destination D23. From reimagined attractions and lands, to new lounges, entertainment, and even a new meet-and-greet with Figment, there are lots of things to be excited about! One announcement added more information to a previously made announcement. This news revolved around the Haunted Mansion and the arrival of…
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New Pirates of the Caribbean-themed Lounge Heading to Magic Kingdom
There were no shortage of announcements at Destination D23 this year. Many of the announcements were focused on the future of Walt Disney World Resort. One of the announcements revolved around a new addition to Magic Kingdom. During “A Celebration of Disney Parks, Experiences and Products: Yesterday, Today and Tomorrow,” hosted by Disney Parks, Experiences…
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Dinoland U.S.A To Be Reimagined With Tropical Americas Inspiration
There were many announcements made at Destination D23. During a panel hosted by Disney Parks, Experiences and Products Chairman Josh D’Amaro, one of the announcements revolved around the future of Disney’s Animal Kingdom. One announcement, in particular, focused on what is currently Dinoland U.S.A. It was announced that Dinoland U.S.A will be going the way…
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New Adventures Coming to Star Tours in Spring 2024!
At Destination D23 this weekend it was announced that new adventures will be coming to Star Tours at Disney’s Hollywood Studios in Florida, Disneyland Park in California and Disneyland Paris. These new adventures will be arriving at all three parks in the spring of 2024. The new adventures will take Star Tours passengers on new…
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Soarin’ Over California Returning to EPCOT for Limited Run
Guests visiting the Disneyland Resort during Disney California Adventure Food & Wine Festival have had the priveledge of getting to experience Soarin’ Over California for a limited time. During this time, the current version of Soarin’ Around the World is replaced with the original version of the attraction. During a panel focused on EPCOT at…
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EPCOT’s World Celebration to be Completed Before End of Year
There were many announcements coming out of Destination D23. A decent portion of time was spent on the ongoing changes happening at EPCOT. For the last few years, any guest who has visited EPCOT has been able to see the transformation of the park happening right in front of their own eyes. This has led…
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Test Track to Get World of Motion Reimagining at EPCOT
At Destination D23 an announcement was made about the future of Test Track at EPCOT. The attraction is being reimagined once again. As it is reimagined for a new experience in the future, it is pulling inspiration from the past. Specifically, inspiration is being taken from the original World of Motion attraction. Walt Disney Imagineers…
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Adventure Awaits When Journey of Water, Inspired by Moana Opens Oct. 16, 2023, at Walt Disney World
LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. (Sept. 9, 2023) — Beginning Oct. 16, 2023, Walt Disney World Resort guests visiting EPCOT will be able to voyage into an all-new adventure with Journey of Water, Inspired by Moana. Guests can explore a beautifully landscaped walking trail with fun and surprises around each turn, as they engage with water in…
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New Details and Opening Date Unveiled for New EPCOT Nighttime Spectacular
At the Destination D23 event new details and the opening date were revealed for EPCOT’s upcoming nighttime specatular. The announcement was made during “A Celebration of Disney Parks, Experiences and Products: Yesterday, Today and Tomorrow,” which was hosted by Josh D’Amaro, the Disney Parks, Experiences and Products chairman. The new show will be called Luminous…
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Disney Reveals Ride Vehicle for New Avengers Campus Attraction
A new attraction is coming to Avengers Campus. Once it opens, guests will be recruited to help defeat King Thanos, a Multiverse variant that was designed specifically for Avengers Campus. Today during “A Celebration of Disney Parks, Experiences and Products: Yesterday, Today and Tomorrow” at the Destination D23 event, the ride vehicle for this new…
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New Songs and Acts Coming to Country Bear Jamboree at Walt Disney World Resort in 2024
The Country Bear Jamboree at Magic Kingdom is getting updated. During “A Celebration of Disney Parks, Experiences and Products: Yesterday, Today and Tomorrow” at Destination D23, it was announced that the opening day attraction will be getting new songs and acts in 2024. During the panel, Walt Disney Imagineer Chris Beatty shared a little bit…
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Figment Arriving to Meet Guests at EPCOT on September 10
On Saturday morning it was announced that Figment will be meeting with guests visiting EPCOT starting on September 10, 2023. Figment will be meeting with guests at the Imagination Pavilion. The announcement came during “A Celebration of Disney Parks, Experiences and Products: Yesterday, Today and Tomorrow” at Destination D23 which included many other announcements about…
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D23 Expo to Expand To Become the D23: The Ultimate Disney Fan Event
For many Disney fans, attending the D23 Expo is a highlight that is looked forward two every couple of years. Next year, this event is getting even bigger! D23 Expo is expanding and turning into a new weeklong event in 2024. The D23: The Ultimate Disney Fan Event will also expand beyond the Anaheim Convention…
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SCAREolers Materialize in Downtown Disney District for Halloween Time Performances
On Friday September 8, 2023, the SCAREolers once again materialized in Downtown Disney District to start their run of performances throughout the Halloween Time celebration at the Disneyland Resort. Their first performance was at 5:30 PM. It was full of energy, humor, and wonderful music. This was followed by performances at 6:30 PM, 8:00 PM…
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Pluto’s Pumpkin Pursuit Returns to Downtown Disney
Halloween Time is here, and that also means that the fan-favorite Pluto’s Pumpkin Pursuit has also returned to Downtown Disney. You can join Pluto on the search for character-inspired pumpkins found throughout Downtown Disney and pick up a gourd-ful keepsake. Pluto’s Pumpkin Pursuit is happening now through November 1, 2023, or while supplies last. This…
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Photos/Video: General Hera Syndulla and Chopper Arrive at Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge at Disneyland
On Friday, September 8, 2023, General Hera Syndulla made her first appearance at Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge at Disneyland. With her, the fiesty droid named Chopper. The duo departed the Ghost to take a stroll around Black Spire Outpost on Batuu. About one hundred people waited in the area they hoped where the two would…