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  • New Details Revealed For Mickey & Minnie’s Runaway Railway

    New Details Revealed For Mickey & Minnie’s Runaway Railway

    As we previously reported, “Mickey & Minnie’s Runaway Railway” at Disney’s Hollywood Studios, is opening in 2020 and today Disney has revealed several exciting new details!

    Mickey and Minnie’s Runaway Railway makes for the first ever Mickey-themed ride-through attraction. The new attraction will totally immerse guests in a cartoon world and will feature a new catchy theme song created especially for the attraction. They say it’s an ear worm for sure!

    We got a preview of the the ride marquee, as you can see in the pic above, which will hang on the Chinese Theatre when the attraction opens. Then we got a chance to see what the ride vehicles will look like as you can see below. On the left in normal lighting and on the right in black lighting.

    One you make it inside past the marquee, the pre-show are will feature a brand new Mickey Mouse animated short called “Perfect Picnic.”

    Goofy will be driving the train once you make it on the ride and one of the most interesting take aways from todays press event is that the whistle that will be heard in Mickey & Minnie’s Runaway Railway will be the actual whistle used from 1928’s “Steamboat Willie.”

    On Mickey and Minnie’s Runaway Railway, you’ll step through the movie screen and join Mickey and his friends like never before. The attraction will put you inside the wacky and unpredictable world of a Mickey Mouse Cartoon Short where you’re the star and anything can happen. This zany out-of-control adventure features surprising twists and turns, dazzling visual effects and mind-boggling transformations that happen before your very eyes.

    The teams helping create the attraction are currently working with partners at Disney Television Animation—the people who create the popular and award-winning Mickey Shorts – to keep the characters and story authentic and to make sure you’re able to step through the movie screen and join Mickey and his friends like never before.

  • VIDEO: Disney Shares Details on New Nighttime Experience Coming to Hollywood Studios

    VIDEO: Disney Shares Details on New Nighttime Experience Coming to Hollywood Studios

    Last year we received news of an all-new cinematic nighttime experience called “Wonderful World of Animation,” coming to Hollywood Studios and today Disney has released new video giving us a sneak peek at the new show.

    The all-new nighttime experience will make it’s debut May 1 and it uses state-of-the-art projection mapping technology and other effects to take guests on a magical journey through more than 90 years of Disney animation.

    The team at Disney Parks Live Entertainment has been working on the show for months and are now in the final stages of programming and preparation. Over the last couple weeks, the production team and creative designers, representing audio, video, lighting, music and special effects disciplines, have gone in after the park is closed for the day, fine-tuning everything to get it just right for the grand opening. Take a peek below for a look behind the scenes:

    “Wonderful World of Animation” begins with the one-and-only Mickey Mouse, celebrating his starring role in “Fantasia” before launching into other sequences filled with magic, family, adventure, romance, villainy and friendship. Each theme is brought to life through unforgettable moments from Disney and Pixar animated films, from “Coco” and “The Incredibles” to “Sleeping Beauty” and “Ralph Breaks the Internet.”

    With nods to the vast library from Disney and Pixar Animation Studios’ long legacy, “Wonderful World of Animation” is the perfect complement to an exhilarating day of adventures at Disney’s Hollywood Studios and a great way to celebrate the park’s 30th anniversary.

  • New Monsters Inc. Inspired Series Starring Billy Crystal and John Goodman Coming to Disney+

    New Monsters Inc. Inspired Series Starring Billy Crystal and John Goodman Coming to Disney+

    As we previously reported, a Monsters Inc. inspired series is in the works and today we have learned that both Billy Crystal and John Goodman will reprise their roles as Mike and Sulley in the new upcoming animated series Monsters At Work.

    The animated series is set to premiere on the Disney streaming platform, Disney+, in 2020. In addition to Crystal and Goodman, a monstrous lineup of actors who are lending their voices to Monsters At Work, the new animated series inspired by the world of Disney•Pixar’s Academy Award-winning film Monsters, Inc.

    The series for families picks up six months after the events of Monsters, Inc.The Monsters, Inc. power plant now harvests the laughter of children to fuel Monstropolis—after all, laughter does generate 10 times more energy than screams do. We’ll follow a new monster, Tylor Tuskmon (voiced by Superstore’s Ben Feldman), an enthusiastic and talented mechanic on the Monsters, Inc. Facilities Team (MIFT) who dreams of following in the footsteps of his idols—Mike and Sulley—and making his way up to the factory Laugh Floor as a Jokester.

    Crystal and Goodman won’t be the only familiar voices we’ll hear. Keep an ear out for John Ratzenberger, who will be voicing Yeti and a new character, Bernard; Jennifer Tilly, reprising the role of Celia Mae; and Bob Peterson, who in Monsters At Work will voice Roze, twin sister to his original Monsters, Inc. character, Roz.

    Monsters At Work also stars Kelly Marie Tran (Star Wars: The Last Jedi) as Val Little, Tylor’s lifelong BFF; Henry Winkler (Barry) as scatterbrained boss Fritz; Lucas Neff (Raising Hope) as an opportunistic plumber named Duncan; Alanna Ubach (Coco) as Cutter, a monster who always plays by the rules; Stephan Stanton (Star Wars Resistance) as Smitty and Needleman, the bumbling custodial team; and Aisha Tyler (Archer) will lend her voice to the role of Millie Tuskmon, Tylor’s mom.

    The series, which is produced by Disney Television Animation, was developed by and is executive produced by Bobs Gannaway—a Disney animation veteran whose credits include Mickey Mouse Clubhouse and Planes: Fire and Rescue. Ferrell Barron (Planes: Fire & Rescue) produces, and Kat Good (Penn Zero: Part-Time Hero) and Rob Gibbs (Monsters, Inc.) direct.

    Stay tuned for more news about Monsters At Work as it’s announced. (Don’t worry—you’ll hear our joyous screams!) Like Roz, we’ll be watching. Always watching. Always.

  • ColourPop Launches Disney Villains Makeup Collection and It’s Wickedly Good

    ColourPop Launches Disney Villains Makeup Collection and It’s Wickedly Good

    Sometimes being bad just feels so good! Disney and ColourPop have just released a new Disney Villains Makeup Collection and it is truly wicked.

    The collaboration between the two brands continues after the success of the Disney Princess Designer Makeup Collection, which launched last Fall. This time, the princesses are taking a backseat to some of fans’ favorite antagonists, including Ursula, Cruella de Vil, Maleficent, Hades, and Dr. Facilier.

    Think eye shadow, highlighters, jelly shadows, glitter pastes and lip products all at Colourpop’s affordable price point. Take a look below to see every product from the collection.

    Pressed Powder Palette – $22

    Cast a fierce look in the direction of anyone who misundertands your cruel intentions with this Disney Villains Pressed Powder Palette by ColourPop. Featuring 15 strikingly sinister shades inspired by various Disney evildoers, this set is wickedly chic.

    Lux Lipsticks – $8 each, $48 bundle

    The Disney Villains Lux Lipstick Set by ColourPop features six strikingly sinister shades.

    Jelly Much Eyeshadows – $8

    Featuring a highly pigmented formula that won’t crease, fade, or transfer, ColourPop’s innovative Jelly Much eye shadows make the perfect villainous statement.

    Ultra Glossy Lip – $7

    Like the Lux Lipsticks, all of the Ultra Glossy Lips in the collection correspond to a villain. No matter which one is your favorite, their is a gloss for everyone.

    Super Shock Highlighters – $10

    Even baddies have to glow, and these character-themed Super Shock Highlighters will have you beaming.

    Glitterally Obsessed – $10

    Your evil charms will be illuminated when you add this Disney Villains Face and Body Glitter to your look. Featuring long wearing glitter packed in gel paste, your wicked style will shine bright.

    Villains Collection Box – $249

    Lastly, if every part of the Disney x ColourPop Villains collection looks perfect to you, you can snag the entire collection. Make the most of your sinister style with this Disney Villains Collection Box by ColourPop. Featuring eyeshadow, highlighter, body glitter, lipstick, and lip gloss in various shades and finishes, this set will enchance your wicked sensibilities.

    This baddie-inspired collection is a total feast for the eyes and so affordable. Get yours now, because these are always a fast sell out. The entire collection is. Ow available on shopDisney.com.

  • Epcot’s Spaceship Earth-Inspired Mickey Sipper Arrives at Disney World

    Epcot’s Spaceship Earth-Inspired Mickey Sipper Arrives at Disney World

    Mickey already turned 90, but Disney Parks is celebrating all year long and even the merchandise at Epcot celebrates the mouse. A Mickey Mouse shaped, Spaceship Earth inspired sipper has made its way to Disney Parks.

    Mickey already has a sipper of his own, but this Epcot themed sipper also pays homage to everyone’s favorite pal as well as the classic Epcot attraction.

    The sipper retails for $16.99 and can be found in Mouse Gear at Epcot in Walt Disney World.

  • Comedy Legend Carol Burnett Visits Walt Disney World

    Comedy Legend Carol Burnett Visits Walt Disney World

    Carol Burnett visted Walt Disney World this weekend while the comedy legend was in town for a stop on her latest comedy tour.

    She took time to share a laugh with Goofy at Epcot. There they are pictured in the photo above recreating Carol’s famous “ear tug,” a movement she did at the end of every episode of The Carol Burnett Show.

    Carol Creighton Burnett is an actress, comedian, singer, and writer who is best known for starring in her CBS variety/sketch comedy show The Carol Burnett Show which ran from 1967 to 1978.

    Her Disney roles include her guest appearances on The Muppet Show in episode 515, the host of the Disney Sunday Movie episode “Great Moments in Disney Animation”, Walt Disney World 4th of July Spectacular, Walt Disney World’s 20th Anniversary Celebration, and Queen Aggravain in Once Upon A Mattress. She also voiced Haru in The Secret World of Arrietty.

  • Disney World Restaurant Worker Diagnosed With Hepatitis A

    Disney World Restaurant Worker Diagnosed With Hepatitis A

    Health officials in Florida say a worker at a Walt Disney World restaurant has been diagnosed with Hepatitis A, but no other colleagues or visitors have gotten sick.

    Authorities said that the virus was confirmed last week in a food service worker at the Hoop-Dee-Doo musical revue at the resort’s Fort Wilderness Campground.

    Disney World spokeswoman Erica Ettori said in an email the employee hasn’t worked at the restaurant since being diagnosed and won’t return until being cleared by the Department of Health.

    The health department has been vaccinating co-workers this week and last week. The restaurant remains open and Ettori says it has been thoroughly cleaned and sanitized in an abundance of caution.

    The virus can cause liver disease and is spread from contact with things contaminated by stool.

  • Cinderella’s Castle Minnie Ears Coming to Disney Parks are Magical

    Cinderella’s Castle Minnie Ears Coming to Disney Parks are Magical

    Disney has been on a streak of releasing the trendiest new Minnie ears and they may have out did themselves this time. Now Disney is releasing Cinderella’s Castle inspired Minnie Ears and they are just magical!

    These Minnie ears feature silver sequin ears, a gold sequin bow, and a sparkly castle-shaped trinket at the center.

    The ears were revealed during a product preview at Walt Disney World’s Disney Springs earlier this year and as you can see in the post below they already have serious Instagram potential.

    The castle is such a magical icon that represents everything Disney and these Cinderella’s Castle inspired Minnie ears will be the perfect edition to any outfit.

    No word yet on when they will be released, but you can bet when they do that they will be a fast sell out!

  • Keanu Reeves’ Mystery role in Toy Story 4 Reportedly Revealed

    Keanu Reeves’ Mystery role in Toy Story 4 Reportedly Revealed

    Late last year it was revealed that a new toy was coming to the toy box and that Keanu Reeves has a mystery role in the upcoming Toy Story 4. Now it appears that mystery role may have been revealed.

    Co-star Tim Allen shared the news on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon and though he was cryptic about it, he hinted that it’s a toy with an intense personality. That lead many fans to speculated that it could be a John Wick inspired toy and it turns out that those predictions weren’t far off.

    Reeves is reportedly playing Duke Kaboom, who “hails from a place where discontinued toys are sent,” according to new details published by Observer. Porcelein shepherdess Bo Peep (Annie Potts), the one time girlfriend of sheriff cowboy doll Woody (Tom Hanks) before she fell victim to a yard sale, turns to Duke for help after her sheep have been taken from her.

    “They really will surprise you with the toys they came up with,” Allen said. “Characters came back, new guys in it that are great. Keanu Reeves has got a great part.”

    The role represents a big departure for Reeves. Despite a long and illustrious career — he made his breakthrough performance in River’s Edge in 1986 — Reeves has never had a voice role in an big-studio animated feature film.

    Toy Story 4 hits theaters on June 21, 2019.

  • New Baby Masai Giraffe Born at Disney World

    New Baby Masai Giraffe Born at Disney World

    Today, Walt Disney World welcomed the newest member of the Animal Kingdom Family! A newborn Masai giraffe calf arrived today around 2 p.m. on the Kilimanjaro Safari Savanna.

    Mom, Mara, gave birth to the newest member to the park who stands at about 6 feet tall.

    It will nurse for about a year, and then, as a herbivore, it will move to the lush vegetation available throughout the savanna. When full grown, it will use it’s 18-inch tongue to strip leaves off thorny branches from the tops and sides of trees to consume up to 75 pounds of food a day. That’s a tall order!

    The Masai giraffe is a vulnerable species found primarily in Kenya and Tanzania. There are believed to be roughly 32,000 Masai giraffes left in the wild, and their population continues to decline because of poaching and habitat loss.

    The calf’s gender has not been determined yet, but the mother and offspring are already within view of Animal Kingdom guests.

    Two giraffe calves were born at Disney World last year. Lilly gave birth to Aella in July, and Amira was born to mom Kenya in October