Tag: News
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“Frozen” Summer Fun LIVE Returning to Disney's Hollywood Studios This Summer
Disney’s Hollywood Studios is ready to have another great summer. Returning again will be that of “Frozen” Summer Fun LIVE. Here guests will be able to see some of their favorite “Frozen” Disney characters as well as exciting entertainment for the whole family. This offering will be a part of the “Coolest Summer Ever” at the Walt…
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Disney Announces Return of D23 Expo Japan
Announced Monday, D23: The Official Disney Fan Club is to hold D23 Expo Japan on November 6 to November 8, 2015. This event will take part at Maihama of the Tokyo Disney Resort. Similar to that of the D23 Expo held every two years in the U.S., this event will also spotlight topics for fans including theme parks,…
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VIDEO: Petites Assiettes de Remy on the Disney Fantasy and Disney Dream
If you plan on taking a trip with the Disney Cruise line anytime soon, you should note that your stomach will be very satisfied. Disney Parks Blog shared some insight on what guests aboard the Disney Fantasy and Disney Dream can look forward to when dining at Remy. Check out the clip below to see what…
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March Magic to Show Off Your Disney Side
March Madness…more like March Magic! This month, Disney Parks Blog is sharing a very special and interactive event with readers. From March 16 through April 12, there will be 32 different attraction themed shirts released that can be purchased from the online Disney Store, but will only last if you vote for them. Each new…
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Disney's Live Action "Beauty and the Beast" to Hit Theaters March 17, 2017
New Details Released About Disney’s Live Action Beauty and the Beast Several new details were released for Disney’s live-action Beauty and the Beast. This includes casting and production details along with a release date for this remake of a classic Disney animated film. This comes on the heels of a very successful opening weekend for…
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Avengers: Age of Ultron Posters Show Scarlet Witch and Quicksilver
Marvel has released two new Avengers: Age of Ultron posters. These two give a close up look at Scarlet Witch and Quicksilver. These are both newer characters to the Marvel Cinematic Universe that have been the topic of quite a bit of discussion… at least here at Geeks Corner. Here are the two posters that…
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"Big Hero 6" Named Biggest Animation Release of 2014
Announced over the weekend, Disney’s “Big Hero 6” became the biggest animation release of 2014. The film earned over $620 million globally and $221 million domestically. Since the film’s U.S. debut on November 7, 2014, people across the world are still enjoying this wonderful story. This past February 28, “Big Hero 6” opened in China and…
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Springtime Roundup Returns to Disneyland Park March 20
Looking for a place to meet the Easter Bunny? Over at the Big Thunder Ranch Jamboree at Disneyland Park, Springtime Roundup will return on March 20. There is no better way to welcome spring than with a visit to the Big Thunder Ranch Jamboree. During this seasonal offering, guests can take part in the “Bunny Hop”…
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New Name on the Horizon for Disney's Hollywood Studios at the Walt Disney World Resort
Yesterday during the Q&A portion of the Walt Disney Company’s Shareholder Meeting, Disney CEO Bob Iger appeared to accidentally announce that Disney’s Hollywood Studios is getting another name change. This came after a question about a potential name change from a 6-year old child. “It’s not announced. We used to be MGM Studios, we changed…
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Architect Michael Graves Passes Away At Age 80
Thursday, architect Michael Graves passed away. At the age of 80, he was mostly known for his iconic work with Disney. According to Variety, he has been paralyzed chest down since 2003 from a spinal cord infection. He passed away from natural causes. Graves’ iconic work includes the Team Disney building at the Walt Disney Studios…
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Check Out the Latest Indiana Jones Merchandise at Disney Parks
Disney Parks welcomes some new and exciting Indiana Jones merchandise. On Thursday, Disney Parks Blog shared this news. If you are a fan of the attraction or movies, you’ll have to check this out. Available at the Indiana Jones Trading Outpost at Disneyland Park and the Indiana Jones Adventure Outpost at Disney’s Hollywood Studios, themed…
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Stephen Schwartz Shares His Thoughts on Live Stage Version of 'The Hunchback of Notre Dame'
Disney’s Hunchback of Notre Dame will soon begin at New Jersey’s Paper Mill Playhouse. Playbill online shared a story as to what audiences can expect from the play as well as why certain changes were made. Noted in the article, the play is a bit different compared to the Disney 1996 animated version. The play is…
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Details Revealed for Star Wars: Episode VIII and Star Wars Rogue One
PRESS RELEASE: THE TITLE FOR DIRECTOR GARETH EDWARDS’ STAND-ALONE MOVIE, FEATURING ACTRESS FELICITY JONES, IS REVEALED, AND RIAN JOHNSON IS CONFIRMED FOR STAR WARS: EPISODE VIII — COMING TO THEATERS MAY 26, 2017. “Always in motion is the future,” Yoda said. The future of the Star Wars cinematic galaxy, however, is taking shape. This morning at…
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Walt Disney Animation Studios Developing "Frozen 2"!
PRESS RELEASE: Winter weather ahead! Frozen 2 is officially in development at Walt Disney Animation Studios with directors Chris Buck and Jennifer Lee and producer Peter Del Vecho, the Oscar®-winning filmmaking team behind Frozen. The news was announced at Disney’s Annual Meeting of Shareholders this morning by Bob Iger, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of The Walt Disney Company; John…
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Meet Doc McStuffins This Summer at Disney's Hollywood Studios
The Doc is in! Over at Disney’s Hollywood Studios at the Walt Disney World Resort, the lovable character of Doc McStuffins will be visiting guests this summer. Right next to “Disney Junior – Live on Stage!” will be a brand new meet and greet area for Doc at the Animation Courtyard. Disney Parks Blog noted that the inspired playhouse…
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Big Announcements Made at the 2015 Walt Disney Company Shareholders Meeting
Thursday morning the Walt Disney Company held their annual shareholders meeting in San Francisco. This event was live audio broadcast via their main website. As the meeting progressed, there were some very large announcements made. All things were discussed including Disney Parks and films. If you wish to listen to the audio from the meeting, please click…
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"Cinderella" Themed Merchandise Arrives at Disney Parks
Disney’s “Cinderella” is almost here! On March 13, this magical film will be making its debut in theaters. To mark this royal film’s arrival, Disney Parks has released new merchandise based from the film. Disney Parks Blog’s Steven Miller shared the details on these items. There will be an assortment of apparel, drinkware, toys, books…
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Disneyland Park's 'Jolly Holiday Bakery Cafe' Springtime Menu Update
It is almost springtime and that means there will be a few new menu items at Disneyland’s Jolly Holiday Bakery Cafe. Disney Parks Blog shared with readers some of the exciting things to look forward to on the new menu. The menu is now in affect as of this Wednesday. Let’s take a look at…
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Pirates of the Caribbean's Johnny Depp Injured on Location in Australia
With the filming of the fifth installment of the Pirates of the Caribbean in progress, reports from Variety online say Johnny Depp has been injured on location. He said to fly back to the United States for surgery. Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Men Tell No Tales is currently shooting on location in Australia. As for…
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Disneyland Resort Diamond Celebration to Begin with 24-Hour Event
In addition to the announcement of the Magic Kingdom’s 24-hour party, Disney Parks Blog has also announced that the Disneyland Resort will hold their own 24-hour event to celebrate the Disneyland Resort Diamond Celebration. On May 22- 23, guests are invited to spend 24-hours at both Disneyland Park and Disney California Adventure Park. From 6 a.m…
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Magic Kingdom Park to Hold 24-Hour Party May 22-23
Announced Wednesday morning on ABC’s “Good Morning America,” the Walt Disney World Resort is to hold a 24-hour party on May 22-23. This event will be held at Magic Kingdom Park and will kick off the summer in a big way. This Memorial Day Weekend will be filled with plenty of activities to make your summer…
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Pretty Little Bakers – Geeks Corner – Episode 423
Welcome to this week’s very special edition of Geeks Corner! We are joined this week by special guest Kellie Knezovich from Pretty Little Bakers! Before we get to the baked goods, let’s take a look at what is going on in the news. Disney in Geek News: Disney California Adventure Park to Open ‘Smokejumpers Grill’…
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Is a Third 'Tron' Film in the Works?
A third ‘Tron’ in the works? That is what it looks like according to Slashfilm online. The website reports that the film is set to begin production this fall in Vancouver. Though there are no major announcements from Disney, there are a few things flying around social media saying this film will happen. The film…
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Disney's 'Cinderella' Soundtrack Now Available
The official soundtrack to Disney’s live-action “Cinderella” is now available. With 33 songs on the soundtrack, you will feel royal as ever. This soundtrack features classic songs such as “A Dream is a Wish Your Heart Makes” and “Bibbidi Bobbidi Boo,” which were sung by the cast themselves. Patrick Doyle, who as also created music…