For some wild and wonderful adventures, guests can’t miss Disney’s Animal Kingdom® Theme Park, where the magic comes alive day and night. They can ride a thrilling safari, take a careening coaster through the Himalayas, blast back to the dinosaur age and more. Plus, there’s new enchantment for guests to experience, including Pandora—The World of Avatar, a sprawling new land. Here, they can take off on Avatar Flight of Passage, featuring magnificent floating mountains and a flight on the back of a banshee. And during Na’vi River Journey, they can journey down an iconic nighttime jungle filled with bioluminescent flora and more! Check it out in this video!
Dates Announced for the 2018 Epcot International Festival of the Arts at Walt Disney World Resort
The Epcot® International Festival of the Arts, Disney’s most all-inclusive celebration of the arts, returns for its second sensational year at Walt Disney World® Resort Jan. 12- Feb. 19, 2018. During this event, guests can experience an exciting extravaganza replete with phenomenal artists, gourmet fare, musical performances, stage productions and other amazing acts.
New for 2018, the Festival will remain open 7 days a week, with various entertainment offerings planned each weekend.
Photos – Marketplace Exteriors of Countries Represented at the Epcot International Food & Wine Festival
Check out some photos of the Marketplace Exteriors of Countries Represented at the Epcot International Food & Wine Festival. Click on the photos for larger views.
HOW THE SCIENCE OF SPACE EXPLORATION INFLUENCES DISNEY STORYTELLING
Last week, Disney Parks Blog held a Galactic Meet-Up for their fans, who were treated to a meeting-of-the-minds between NASA representatives, Imagineers and superhero storytellers. It was a unique panel discussion that explored how the science of space exploration influences storytelling. Turns out that if you love Disney, you may be a budding scientist.
‘Disney Junior at the Movies – HalloVeen Party!’ Coming to Movie Theaters Nationwide for Three Days Only
Movie theaters will be home to a special party this fall with “Disney Junior at the Movies – HalloVeen Party!,” an interactive cinema event playing three days only on October 21, 26 and 28. Kids and parents are invited to dress up, sing, dance, play and celebrate the most spooktacular time of the year with a special Disney Junior-themed celebration just for them.
Presented by Fathom Events and Disney Junior, this one-of-a-kind event includes special screenings of a never-before-seen episode of Vampirina, Disney Junior’s new animated series starring Lauren Graham, James Van Der Beek and Isabella Crovetti as a family of vampires who have recently moved from Transylvania to Pennsylvania, as well as episodes of hit series Mickey and the Roadster Racers, Halloween-themed music videos and interactive games.
The events will take place in U.S. cinemas for three days only on Saturday, October 21 at 10:00 a.m.; Thursday, October 26 at 10:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. (select locations); and Saturday, October 28 at 12:55 p.m. (all local times).
Tickets for “Disney Junior at the Movies – HalloVeen Party!” can be purchased online by visiting www.FathomEvents.com or at participating theater box offices. Fans throughout the U.S. will be able to enjoy the event in nearly 400 select movie theaters through Fathom’s Digital Broadcast Network (DBN). For a complete list of theater locations visit the Fathom Events website (theaters and participants are subject to change).
“Since the success of Mickey and the Roadster Racers in cinemas last winter, we have been excited to bring Disney Junior back to the big screen,” Fathom Events VP of Programming Kymberli Frueh said. “These beloved programs, along with the singing, dancing, fun and games, will be a great movie theater outing for kids and parents.”
“We are excited to once again team up with Fathom Events to bring the Disney Junior experience of magical, musical and heartfelt storytelling to preschoolers and their families nationwide through this unique in-theater experience,” said Jennifer Rogers-Doyle, Vice President, Franchise Management, Disney Channels Worldwide. “And we are eager to introduce this audience to our newest character Vampirina (aka “Vee”) and her spooky fun adventures.”
For artwork/photos related to “Disney Junior at the Movies – HalloVeen Party!,” visit the Fathom Events press site.
Disney Reimagines Retail with New E-commerce Destination and Prototype Store Design
Today Disney launched shopDisney, a new e-commerce destination offering the best assortment of Disney, Pixar, Star Wars and Marvel products for fans of all ages across fashion, accessories, toys, home and more. A new prototype Disney store design was also revealed and is being tested in select locations around the world bringing the magic of Disney to retail through innovative technology, storytelling and cast member interaction.
“No one creates experiences like Disney and our pilot stores will be testing grounds for interactive features that will differentiate the Disney shopping experience in the changing retail landscape,” said Jimmy Pitaro, Chairman of Disney Consumer Products and Interactive. “Online, shopDisney is the ultimate destination for the most extensive collection of curated merchandise from our stores, parks, and licensed partners. This combination creates a powerful omnichannel experience that represents the next generation of Disney retail.”
Photos – Outside & Inside of the Epcot International Food & Wine Festival Center
Take a look at photos from Outside & Inside of the Epcot International Food & Wine Festival Center.
Photos – Epcot International Food & Wine Festival Marketplaces
Are you wondering what to eat and drink at the Epcot International Food & Wine Festival? Click on the photos of the Marketplaces menus to see what items interest you.
Hauntingly Fun Facts About Haul-O-Ween at Cars Land
Mater, Lightning McQueen and the residents of Cars Land have transformed the town of Radiator Springs into Radiator Screams for Halloween Time and guests are invited to join the frightful fun. As the Cars prepare to celebrate Halloween, or as they call it “Haul-O-Ween,” they have decorated their establishments for the occasion. They’ll even be wearing their favorite “car-stumes” to celebrate. This festive celebration takes place at Disney California Adventure, as part of Halloween Time at the Disneyland Resort, from Sept. 15 – Oct. 31, 2017.
In addition, two favorite Cars Land attractions get a new look for Haul-O-Ween. Mater’s Junkyard Jamboree becomes Mater’s Graveyard JamBOOree and Luigi’s Rollickin’ Roadsters becomes Luigi’s Honkin’ Haul-O-Ween. Both attractions will have new, themed décor and new music to accompany the ride experiences.
From spinning webs to Vampire Mater Bread, here are some fun facts about Haul-O-Ween at Cars Land:
- Cars wear their favorite “car-stumes” for Haul-O-Ween – Mater dresses up as a “van-pire,” Lightning is a super hero, Cruz Ramirez is a pirate, Red the Fire Truck is a clown and DJ is a punk rocker.
- Sha-BOO! – This Haul-O-Ween, Cars Land is taken over by supernatural spirits each evening for a haunting Sha-BOO! Sheriff’s voice arrives on the scene to return the town to order and welcome guests to Radiator Screams.
- Trunk-or-Treating Tunes – The background music in Cars Land features a new lineup of kooky Halloween-inspired songs.
- Scary the Scare-car – Greeting guests as they enter Radiator Screams is another new addition: Scary the Scare-car. Guests hear the story about how Scary came to be while riding Luigi’s Honkin’ Haul-O-Ween.
- A Creepy, Crawly Cruiser – Spinning a web of mayhem at Flo’s V8 Cafe is a “terrifying” Spider-car. Guests need not fear though, since this eight-legged friend is available for photos. The Haul-O-Ween designers repurposed a “Toadmobile” from Mr. Toad’s Wild Ride for this unique experience.
- Zombie Car Effect – An out-of-service car with an undead battery refuses to “rust in peace” as it attempts to come back to life in front of Lizzie’s Radiator Springs Curios. Contrary to popular rumor, these are not the remains of her beloved Stanley.
- Sarge’s Pump–kin Patch – Sarge is growing a patch of seasonal pump-kins. He plans on gifting these gas cans on a vine to his neighbor, Fillmore, to make some “organic fuel.”
- Fillmore’s Yard Art – Fillmore, the resident free spirit of Radiator Screams, adds his artistic touch to the Haul-O-Ween season. His most prominent piece is a wacky, kinetic sculpture: a spinning mobile of “jack-oil-lanterns.”
- Witchy Miss Lizzie – Flying over Cadillac Range is Old Witchy Miss Lizzie. Her curiosity shop, now appearing as if it belongs to a vintage witch, specializes in special Haul-O-Ween Boo-veniers!
- Disorder in the Court – Strange things are brewin’ over at the old courthouse. A mad scientist has hooked up jumper cables, giving the old building new life (with moving eyes in the window).
- Horn-O-Plenty – This mysterious artifact was unearthed on Haul-O-ween Night in 1936. Every year the residents of Radiator Screams bring it back to its rightful home and adorn it with seasonal gifts.
- Mater’s Junkyard JamBOOree’s New Tunes – The tractors are spinning to new versions of beloved Mater’s Junkyard Jamboree songs as well as Haul-O-Ween-inspired parodies of Monster Mash by Bobby “Boris” Pickett (Monster Truck Smash) and Purple People Eater by Sheb Wooley (Purple Fender Bender).
- Luigi’s Favorite Holiday – Luigi and Guido never celebrated Haul-O-Ween before moving to Radiator Springs. Now it’s their favorite holiday, and they’re inviting the cousins to come celebrate for the first time. Their “Terror-antella” tells the story of Luigi and Guido building the town’s beloved Scare-Car, Scary.
- Ramone’s House of Body Art– While not part of Haul-O-Ween, Ramone is celebrating Day of the Dead at his detailing shop. Newly painted hoods, marigolds and a sugar car (named Sugar) decorate the outside. Inside, Ramone has built an ofrenda to celebrate the life of the town’s good friend, Doc Hudson. Items celebrating the life and career of the old racecar are on display.
- Brake’s Motel – Sally seasonally creates a themed miniature model of the Cozy Cone Motel out of seasonal candy displayed for all to see. It is on display in the lobby of the Cozy Cone Motel.
- Spiders – Guests will find 30 car-achnids lurking around Radiator Screams!
- Frightfully fun food and beverage – A tempting menu of Halloween food and beverage is available throughout Cars Land, including Car-achnid Pot Pie, Grape “Ghoul”-ant Shake and Mini Candy Cone Pie (Flo’s V8 Cafe); Vampire Mater Bread (Fillmore’s Taste-In); and Slow Burnin’ Mac & Cheese Cone and a Spoke-y Cone Macaron filled with marshmallow buttercream and candy corn (Cozy Cone Motel). Cozy Cone Motel also serves Junkyard JamBOOree Mix – flavored popcorn with optional “nuts and bolts” (green M&M’s, candy corn, chocolate-covered pretzels, Boston baked beans and more).
Photos – Mickey’s Not So Scary Halloween Party
Take a look at some photos from Mickey’s Not So Scary Halloween Party. These were taken from Frontierland, where while it is a great place to view the parade (less crowded), the lighting is not as great as Main Street USA as far as pictures.
