As we approach our first holiday season without a new Star Wars movie since the franchise returned in 2015, all eyes are on Star Wars: Episode IX. The film is still shrouded in the standard mystery, but a recent report has indicated that Episode IX is intended to be a course correction for the franchise, with director J.J. Abrams seemingly tasked with fixing Star Wars’ issues with his Episode IX.
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The Pirates Of Caribbean Reboot Will Reportedly Follow Another Character From The Ride
The first Pirates of the Caribbean film took a lot of inspiration from the ride, mostly in the form of making skeleton pirates a major part of the story. Following the franchise’s success, many of the characters from the films became part of the ride itself. Now, it appears that Disney may be going back to the ride to look for new inspiration, as a new rumor indicates that the ride’s newest character, the female pirate Redd, may be replacing Captain Jack in the rumored reboot.
Disney FANCY NANCY dvd review
Ooh La La! If you or your children love all things glamorous and glittery, then you simply must pick up a copy of Disney FANCY NANCY. Nancy is all about all things fancy. From jazzing up a plain playhouse to hosting a lemonade tasting in the neighborhood, Nancy uses her imagination to bring everything to life. Now to be honest, growing up I was definitely more like Nancy’s sporty friends Wanda and Rhonda. My daughters, however, would have loved FANCY NANCY when they were little! As a teacher, I also like the mini vocabulary lessons that Nancy slips in during each episode. She says a “fancy” word in English or French then explains what that word means. A great way to watch FANCY NANCY would be to also read the FANCY NANCY picture books for younger readers and the chapter books for older readers. Making connections to their lives and talking about the lessons learned in each episode or book can spark so many conversations about being a good friend and making good choices. With the push for SEL (Social Emotional Learning) in schools today, characters like FANCY NANCY and her friends can teach youngsters so much. If FANCY NANCY sounds like your cup of tea, put on your fanciest accessories and get to the store for your own fancy copy.
5 Awesome Disney Rides That Absolutely Need Their Own Movies
The Disney parks have always featured rides based on the beloved films from the storied animation studio and as time has gone on corporate synergy has seen rides based on movies become the default over original concepts. Yet in 2002, Disney chose to take things in the opposite direction, using one of its rides not based on a Disney film as inspiration for one. That film was The Country Bears.
‘The Walking Dead’s Michael Cudlitz Helps Disney Raise Donations for Make-A-Wish
The Walking Dead and The Kids Are Alright star Michael Cudlitz is participating in Disney’s annual #ShareYourEars campaign as part of Mickey Mouse’s 90th anniversary celebration.
Disney After Hours Tickets Now Available
Tickets for the recently announced Disney After Hours events are now available! As announced last week, Disney After Hours will not only continue at Magic Kingdom® Park, but will take place at Disney’s Hollywood Studios ® and Disney’s Animal Kingdom® Theme Park for the first time!
Disney After Hours events give you the opportunity to experience the magic of a Disney theme park for three hours after regular park hours, which means little-to-no wait for attractions, experiences and character greetings! They can even enter the park early – at 7 p.m. on their event night – before Disney After Hours begins. Ice cream, popcorn and select beverages are also included in Disney After Hours admission, which is a separately priced ticket from daytime park admission.
Here’s what to expect at each park:
Magic Kingdom Park
Enjoy classic favorite attractions from Haunted Mansion, Jungle Cruise, Pirates of the Caribbean, and Space Mountain as well as newer favorites like Seven Dwarfs Mine Train, plus many more. Event nights will run on: Nov. 26; and Dec. 3, 10, 2018; and Jan. 7, 17, 24 and 28, 2019; Feb. 7, 14, and 28, 2019; and March 7, 2019.
Disney’s Hollywood Studios
Imagine having little-to-no wait for newly opened Toy Story Land attractions, including Slinky Dog Dash, Alien Swirling Saucers and Toy Story Mania! Rockin’ Roller Coaster, Tower of Terror and other attractions will also be available. Select quick-service food & beverage locations will also stay open for purchases throughout the night. Event nights at Disney’s Hollywood Studios will be: Dec. 8, 15 and 22, 2018; and Jan. 5, 12 and 19, 2019; Feb. 2, 9 and 16, 2019; March 2, 9, 16, 23 and 30, 2019; and April 6 and 13, 2019.
Disney’s Animal Kingdom Theme Park
Enjoy the best Disney’s Animal Kingdom Theme Park has to offer at night, including heart-tugging Tree of Life Awakenings, the adventures within Pandora – The World of Avatar and more. Select quick-service food & beverage locations will remain open throughout the night for purchases. Dates at Disney’s Animal Kingdom are: Dec. 4, 12 and 18, 2018; and Jan. 8, 16, 22 and 31, 2019; and Feb. 5, 6, 12, 13, 19 and 26, 2019; and March 5, 20 and 27, 2019; and April 3, 2019.
All Disney After Hours event tickets cost $125 + tax for advance purchase and $129 + tax for day-of purchases.
Photo – Epcot’s Guardians of the Galaxy Attraction to Feature ‘Storytelling Coaster’ Ride Vehicle
Earlier this week, Disney Parks, Experiences and Consumer Products Chairman Bob Chapek shared the first details on the innovative new ride system planned to bring the adventurous “Guardians of the Galaxy”-inspired attraction to life at Epcot®.
According to Bob, building an adventure this big will require a ride system and ride vehicles unlike anything our Guests have experienced before. What your Clients will encounter can best be described as a one-of-a-kind storytelling coaster that connects the adventure of a storyline with the thrills of a coaster.
“On most coasters, the vehicles point straight ahead throughout the ride,” Bob explained. “But on this attraction, each individual cab will be programmed to direct your eye to the story happening around you.
That means instead of whizzing by the action, you’ll be fully immersed in the story from the minute you launch.”
The attraction will be one of the world’s longest enclosed roller coasters when it opens in Future World at Epcot. Earlier this year, 960 trucks’ worth of concrete poured the foundation of this mammoth attraction, which will be housed inside a building so large that the volume of four Spaceship Earth attractions could fit inside it!
The attraction will open in time for the 50th anniversary of Walt Disney World® Resort in 2021. Stay tuned for future updates.
Tickets Now Available for ‘Ralph Breaks VR’ Hyper-Reality Experience at Disney Springs, Downtown Disney District
Earlier this year, Disney announced that Ralph Breaks VR, a one-of-a-kind, hyper-reality experience by ILMxLAB and The VOID based on the upcoming Walt Disney Animation Studios film “Ralph Breaks the Internet,” is coming to Disney Springs® and the Downtown Disney® District. Now, we’re thrilled to share that this new adventure is ready to launch and tickets are available for purchase!
Beginning Nov. 21, 2018, Ralph Breaks VR will put Guests inside a new multi-sensory Disney adventure where you’ll be immersed in the internet world of Ralph Breaks the Internet. In teams of four, Guests will break into the internet with Wreck-It Ralph and Vanellope von Schweetz disguised as characters from the film called “Netizens” to play the newest, coolest video game ever.
The creators of this new animated experience – ILMxLAB, The VOID and Walt Disney Animation Studios – have a few surprises! Ralph Breaks VR introduces two new locations, Dunderdome and Pancake Milkshake Diner, in addition to a new antagonist named B.E.V. (which stands for “Built to Eradicate Viruses”), voiced Pamela Ribon, writer of Ralph Breaks VR and co-writer of Ralph Breaks the Internet.
“There is nothing more magical than stepping inside a rich animated world – especially one filled with color, life, humor and delightful characters as is the case with Ralph Breaks the Internet,” says Vicki Dobbs Beck, Executive in Charge at ILMxLAB. “Ralph Breaks VR is an experience that brings a smile to your face and the desire to have another go around with friends and family.”
“Designing the elements that pull you irresistibly into the unique world of Ralph and Vanellope has been an incredibly fun process,” said Curtis Hickman, Chief Creative Officer and Co-Founder of The VOID. “What we’ve created together with ILMxLAB is an astounding adventure that allows people to experience a unique extension of Wreck-It Ralph’s detailed characters, environments and stories.”
To experience The VOID, guests must be at least 48” tall and 10 years old at both Disney Springs and the Downtown Disney District.
Star Wars: Secrets of the Empire, ILMxLAB and The VOID’s fan-favorite experience which launched last winter, will continue to operate but the specific schedule varies by location. For more details on experience availability and to purchase tickets for your Clients, please visit TheVOID.com.
Ralph Breaks the Internet is in theaters Nov. 21, 2018.
New Permit Reveals Star Wars Hotel Details
A permit recently filed with the Florida Department of Environmental Protection revealed some exciting new details about the Star Wars hotel, which is currently being built adjacent to Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge at Disney’s Hollywood Studios. Read on to take a closer look courtesy of CaliforniaCoasterKings.com
Celebrate Mickey Mouse’s Birthday with Limited-Time Offerings at Disney Springs and Downtown Disney District
This month, we’re celebrating Mickey Mouse’s 90th birthday throughout the Disney Theme Parks and beyond, including at Disney Springs® in Florida and Downtown Disney® District in California. Here’s a look at some of the limited-time offerings that you and your Clients can experience.
You may have heard about the #ShareYourEars program – every public photo posted to Facebook, Instagram or Twitter using the hashtag #ShareYourEars unlocks a US $5 donation from Disney to Make-A-Wish (up to a total of US $2 million) to make even more life-changing wishes come true. At Disney Springs, a new photo backdrop was recently installed on the West Side, while at Downtown Disney District, Guests can find it near the Downtown Disney LIVE! stage, offering the perfect setting for your own #ShareYourEars masterpiece. Read more
