A report has claimed that fans will see a new look of the villain Ultron in “Avengers: Age of Ultron” as well as the updated costumes of Iron Man, Black Widow, Hulk and Vision and their ride, the Quinjet, is also bigger to accommodate the Avengers.
Check out this snippet of “Let it Go” from Disney’s Frozen by Pearl Jam.
Star Wars Land. The long rumored area that many fans have clamored for years, might soon be coming to Disney’s Hollywood Studios.
Last week, it was announced that the American Idol Experience will be closing its doors for good in January 2015. On the heels of that announcement have been reports that Indiana Jones Epic Stunt Spectacular will also end its run by January 2015 as well.
In between both of those attractions sits the ABC Sound Studio, which used to be home to the attraction ‘Sounds Dangerous’. That building has opened seasonally with various shows/experiences during Star Wars Weekends and sneak peeks of Disney’s ‘Maleficent’ and beginning July 1, 2014 Marvel’s ‘Guardians of the Galaxy’. Other than those sporadic events, the building sits empty waiting for a new purpose.
As with most areas at Walt Disney World, there is an area for food and drink for its guests. This location currently features the Backlot Exprress. This counter service eatery has long been considered as the perfect spot for a re-purposed Mos Eisley’s Cantina.
While Disney has not confirmed the closure of Indiana Jones Epic Stunt Show Spectacular, it certainly makes sense. Take a look at the area of Disney’s Hollywood Studios that encompasses the American Idol Experience, Indiana Jones Epic Stunt Spectacular, ABC Sound Studio and the Backlot Express. The area would be a perfect fit for a full Star Wars Land.
With an area this large, the real question is what type of attractions will take place in the potential Star Wars Land? A Cantina make over would be rather simple and quick as the eatery would simply need to be re-themed to fit the Star Wars era. Would an expansion of the ever popular Star Wars: Jedi Training Academy stage be looked into or would it be popular enough to fill the existing Indiana Jones Epic Stunt Spectacular area? What about a possible Star Wars Pod Race type of Roller coaster inside similar to Rock ‘n’ Roller Coaster? Or would that be too similar to the scene in Star Tours 2.0? Could some sort of slow moving attraction be above ground that takes guests through the Ewok Village of Star Wars Land, similar to Magic Kingdom’s People Mover?
Would a potential Star Wars Land be enough to counter the buzz at The Wizarding World of Harry Potter’s Diagon Alley addition at Universal Orlando Resort?
Well, what do you think? Let us know on Twitter whether you think Star Wars Land is a good idea and if so, what type of ride(s) would you like to see.
“Newsies,” the modestly-scaled stage musical that surprised Disney Theatrical Prods. by finding a foothold on Broadway, will end its Main Stem run Aug. 24 after several months of gradually softening sales.
Marvel is about to enter Phase 3 of their ambitious cinematic crossover plans, and that means introducing us to some new characters. First off, obviously, is next year’s Ant-Man, as well as characters like the Vision and Scarlet Witch in Avengers: Age Of Ultron.
Disney Soccer Academy: Beginning in mid-June, Disney Sports is offering four-day instructional soccer camps for kids age 5-18 years old. Participants will get instruction from world-class professional players from Brazil and the English Premier League. The three session options are June 16-19, June 23-26 and July 7-10.
AAU Girls Junior National Volleyball Championships: The most highly touted high school girls volleyball players in the nation will flock to Walt Disney World Resort this summer for the Amateur Athletic Union (AAU) National Volleyball Championship. The event runs June 16-24 at ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex, features players age 10-18 years old and attracts top college scouts looking to recruit the nation’s top prep players.
Drew Brees Passing Academy: New Orleans Saints quarterback Drew Brees hosts his 2nd annual football passing academy at ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex from June 26-29. The academy features elite instruction from Brees and other NFL players and coaches as well as a 7-on-7 competition expected to attract many of the country’s elite high school players.
Orlando City Soccer Club will continue to play its 2014 regular-season home games at ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex throughout the summer. To enhance the experience for spectators, additional stadium seating has been added to surround all four sides of the main soccer field at ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex, bringing seating to approximately 5,200.
This is the Lions’ final United Soccer League (USL) season before becoming the 21st Major League Soccer (MLS) franchise in 2015.
Below is the Lions’ 2014 regular-season home schedule at ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex:
Saturday, March 29 @ 7:30 p.m. vs. Pittsburgh
Saturday, April 5 @ 7:30 p.m. vs. Rochester
Saturday, April 12 @ 7:30 p.m. vs. Charleston
Sunday, May 4 @ 7:30 p.m. vs. OKC
Wednesday, May 21 @ 7:30 p.m. vs. Charlotte
Saturday, May 31 @ 7:30 p.m. vs. Charleston
Saturday, June 7 @ 7:30 p.m. vs. Impact Reserves
Wednesday, June 11 @ 7:30 p.m. vs. Orange County
Saturday, June 28 @ 7:30 p.m. vs. LA Galaxy II
Saturday, July 12 @ 7:30 p.m. vs. Wilmington
Saturday, August 2 @ 7:30 p.m. vs. Charlotte
Saturday, August 16 @ 7:30 p.m. vs. Harrisburg
Sunday, August 31 @ 7:30 p.m. vs. Dayton
Saturday, September 6 @ 7:30 p.m. vs. Richmond
Guests can join in the celebration of the 20th anniversary of the Oscar-winning film “The Lion King” this summer at Disney’s Animal Kingdom during “Harambe Nights,” an evening entertainment and dining experience.
A 55-minute theatrical extravaganza, “The Lion King Concert in the Wild” comprises celebrity narrators, a live orchestra, choir and special effects to present the story of Simba’s coming of age like never before. A lively welcome reception and the post-show street party featuring Afro-pop rhythms, performers and a buffet of culinary creations keep the celebration rocking through the evening.
Celebrity narrators in July and August include:
Michael Beach – July 5
Harry Lennix – July 12
Joe Morton – July 19
Alfre Woodard – July 26
Brian Stokes Mitchell – Aug. 2
Patina Miller – Aug. 9
General admission tickets for Harambe Nights run $119 ages 10 and up; $79 ages 9 and under. Premium floor seating tickets run $134 ages 10 and up; $94 ages 9 and under. The event runs Saturdays from 7-10:30 p.m., and parking is complimentary.
To reserve tickets for Harambe Nights, guests can visit Disneyworld.com/HarambeNights or call 407-939-1319.
Come behind the bricks and see all the amazing moments from the Diagon Alley Preview Week.
Take a look at the TV spot for the new Disneyland Paris attraction, ‘Ratatouille: The Adventure’. Would you like to see this ride at Walt Disney World or Disneyland? Let us know on Twitter.
