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OFFICIAL: Disney Announces Toy Story 4 Set to Hit Theaters June 21, 2019

Woody, Buzz, and the rest of the gang are coming back to a theater near you! Disney-Pixar’s “Toy Story 4” is coming to theaters June 21, 2019, according to a post on the movies Facebook page on Friday.

Josh Cooley is now helming the film after John Lasseter stepped down from the project and Stephany Folsom has been tapped to pen the next instalment of the franchise that put Pixar on the map.

Disney Chairman and CEO Bob Iger today announced that plans are underway to bring Toy Story 4 to the big screen back in 2014, but there have been some bumps along the way and the film kept getting pushed back.

Lasseter announced the date back in July at the D23 expo, but this confirms it.

April 7, 2018
VIDEO: Something Amazing Is Set To Land at Disney’s Animal Kingdom

Disney has just teased us with a new video of something special landing in Pandora – The World of Avatar at Disney’s Animal Kingdom on April 22.

The hulking human-like creation bears a striking resemblance to the military robots seen in the movie “Avatar”.

The robot, which is clearly a version of the AMP suit from the film, mirrors the movement of the operator’s arms.

Shot in the breathtaking Valley of Mo’ara – amid the moon’s floating mountains, waterfalls and native flora the awesome video below gives an up close look.

April 6, 2018
$3.3 Billion Disneyland-Style Theme Park To Open In Egypt

Rumors of the possibility of a Disney Park coming to Egypt have been going around for quite some time and recently they have started back up again after Martouh Governor Alaa Abu Zeid signed an investment contract with the Entertainment World Company establish a Disneyland-style amusement park worth $3.3 billion.

The news comes from an Egypt Independent report on February 1st and it has caused some confusion. The reports are on multiple news outlets in Egypt and they have stirred up the rumors again, most likely because of the choice words “Disneyland-style amusement park.”

It started back in 2014 when the state-run news MENA agency reported “There are discussions going on between Disney International to build in Egypt its first Disney Park in the Middle East, similar to Disney France,” Ashraf Salman, Egypt’s investment minister, said.

At that time Disney flat out denied any plans for a new park in Egypt according to The Washington Post. “At Walt Disney Parks and Resorts, we continually look for ways to grow our business and as part of that process, we have conversations with many different entities,” a spokesperson for the company said in an e-mailed statement. “While Egypt is an attractive market, we have no plans for the region at this time.”

While that’s not a denial that they could have been in talks, there were not and still are no plans by the Walt Disney Company to build a park in the country. Well that was then and this is now and it looks like Egypt is moving forward without Disney in a joint US-Saudi Arabian investment project and making their own theme park which would be in the “style” of Disneyland, but not with the theme of disneyland.

The theme park will be built on an area of 5,080 acres in Sidi Heneish, Marsa Matrouh. The Local Development Minister Abu Baker Al-Gendy, Investment and International Cooperation Minister Sahar Nasr, and Chairperson of the General Authority for Investment and Free Zones Mona Zobaa were present at the signing ceremony hosted by Abu Zeid and Lisa Marie Stephen, the Managing Director of Entertainment World in the Middle East and Africa, the report states.

According to Nasr, the park will be the biggest foreign investment project after the new investment law and its executive regulations. The project is expected to take up to ten years to complete and would generate around 40,000 new jobs. The first phase to be completed in around two years.

While Egypt may not be getting a Disney theme park, Saudi Arabia may actually be in the running to be the first in the middle east to be home to a Disney Park after a delegation of Saudi officials, including Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, met with Disney Chairman and CEO Bob Iger on Wednesday.

They discussed Disney’s future in the Saudi Kingdom and the meeting mainly focused on movies and entertainment, but the crown prince highlighted the massive opportunities which exist in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, where a solid infrastructure and a massive demand for Disney products and services exist. While nothing specific was mentioned about a theme park, it seems like the crown prince was hinting that there is a market for it, but they are just talks at this point and nothing has been planned.

One thing is clear, the region is clearly making an effort to increase its entertainment industries and boost their tourism numbers.

April 6, 2018
Sweet Spells At Hollywood Studios Closing To Make Room For Pixar Store

In preparation of Toy Story Land There opening this summer there is some bittersweet news coming from Disney’s Hollywood Studios today. Beverly Sunset Sweet Spells on Sunset Blvd will be closing permanently on April 16 2018 to make way for a Pixar store.

The shop is known for it’s the scary and sweet treats that lurk inside the “theater” as well as Disney Villain merchandise and house-made candy. It’s unclear how the refurbishment will affect the theater-like exterior of famous snack spot.

After the refurbishment is finished the shop will be the only place in the park where you will be able to find Pixar Merchandise other than Toy Story Land itself. The Sweet Spells production kitchen will be removed, but you will still be able to find some of the prepackaged favorites when the new store opens.

The new got to spot for Pixar merchandise is set to open alongside Toy Story Land on June 30 2018.

April 6, 2018
Doctor Strange Arriving at Disney California Adventure Park

Guests will soon have the opportunity to encounter the Master of the Mystic Arts, Doctor Strange, at Disney California Adventure park!

Doctor Strange acts as an intermediary between the real world and what lies beyond, utilizing a vast array of metaphysical abilities and relics to protect the universe. Guests will soon get a glimpse into his magical, mind-bending world when he appears for the first time at the Disneyland Resort.

Doctor Strange travels great distances in an instant by opening portals between dimensions. There’s no telling where and when he might appear, so be sure to stay tuned to the Disney Parks Blog for more information!

Encounter more of your favorite heroes now at Disney California Adventure park, including Black Panther, Spider-Man and Captain America!

April 6, 2018
Mobile Ordering Service Is Coming to Disneyland Resort Soon

A new mobile ordering service will soon be available at the Disneyland Resort!

Mobile ordering is just one more option for guests to further customize their Disney vacations, allowing them to conveniently place orders at select fast casual and quick-service restaurant locations using the Disneyland App from anywhere across the resort.

Using the new mobile ordering service, guests will be able to easily search for a participating location, select an arrival time window for pickup, choose items from the menu and place their order. As an added convenience, Annual Passholders will be able to apply their discount to meal purchases using the app. Guests notify the restaurant of their arrival on the app and within minutes, an app notification indicates the meal is ready to pick up at a designated window – without ever waiting in line to order and pay.

The mobile ordering functionality is part of our continued efforts to enhance the guest experience. Combined with the recently launched Disney MaxPass, also part of the Disneyland App, guests will spend more time with family and friends enjoying everything Disneyland Resort has to offer – including the upcoming Pixar Fest celebration!

We’ll share more details soon, including which guest favorite locations will be featured.

April 5, 2018
Disney Cooks Up Some Magic Launching New Kitchenware Line

Ready, set, Cook! If you’re looking to add some Disney magic to your kitchen then you’re going to want to take a look at the all-new exclusive collection of kitchenware from Disney Eats on shopDisney.com This new line is designed for cooking pros and rookies of all sizes so grab your little sous chefs, and get ready to cook up serious fun!

The new collection includes items such as themed sandwich cutters, food storage containers, coffee mugs, and aprons complete with matching chef’s hats! Take a look below at just a few of their magical new wares.

Mickey Mouse Apron and Oven Mitt Set for Adults – $29.95
Be a fa-mouse chef in your own kitchen with this colorful Mickey-inspired set. With an apron and glove-shaped oven mitts, making and baking magic will be easy. Your little Mouseketeers can cook alongside you, too, with our Kids’ Set, sold separately.

I Am Minnie Mouse Kitchen Towel Set – $19.99
Add a little fun and magic to your kitchen collection with this charming dish towel set inspired by Minnie Mouse and the Disney Parks. Part of the ”I Am Minnie Mouse” Collection, these towels are sure to steal the show at clean-up time.

Mickey Mouse Silicone Breakfast Mold Set – $14.95
Start the day in the most fun way – with Mickey! This silicone breakfast mold set from Disney Eats makes it easy to create delectable shapes from eggs and pancake batter. It’s a moust-have!

Minnie Mouse Plate and Lid – $18.95
Whether you’re serving chips and dip or storing tomorrow’s lunch, this expandable three-part plate will surely put a smile on your face, just like Minnie on the lid. Her bright pink bow makes your favorite dishes stand out among the rest.

Mickey Mouse Frying Spatula Set – $14.95
You’ll be frying up fun in no time with this silicone spatula set from Disney Eats! Mickey lends his iconic outfit and fun expressions to the bold handle design.

Mickey Mouse Measuring Cup Set – $9.95
Mickey cooks up a fun mood for measuring with these expandable silicone cups! Mickey makes a different expression for each size, so fractions are easy to memorize.

Aluminum Mickey Mouse Trivet – $16.95
A friendly face will protect your table and countertops when something hot comes off the stove or out of the oven. Mickey can take the heat with our Aluminum Mickey Mouse Trivet. Plus, he looks mighty cute hanging around the kitchen.

Whether you’re looking for an Instagram-worthy lunch to make for your family, curious about the latest food craze from Tokyo Disney, or an aspiring chef who wants to cook the perfect Ratatouille – Disney Eats gives you access to a world of culinary adventure.

April 5, 2018
Crown Prince Discusses Disney’s Future in Saudi Arabia With Bob Iger

A delegation of Saudi officials, including Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, met with Disney Chairman and CEO Bob Iger on Wednesday to pitch his bold new plans to build an entertainment industry largely from the ground up to about 250 representatives from major Hollywood financiers and players.

Saudi Arabia has been undergoing a massive economic and social transformation under the ambitious Vision 2030 reform plan launched by the crown prince two years ago, according to a report from Arab News. A handful of deals have already been secured including one with AMC, the world’s largest movie theater company which as been granted the first licenses to operate movie theaters in the Middle Eastern country after the lifting of a 35-year-old ban on cinemas in the Middle Eastern country.

At the meeting they discussed potential cooperation in the entertainment, culture and film-making arenas. The meeting highlighted the massive opportunities which exist in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, where a solid infrastructure and a massive demand for Disney products and services exist.

In addition to re-opening cinemas, the country has announced it is lifting the ban on women driving and that it has curbed the powers of its religious police. Women now can also attend sporting events, and Saudi officials are loosening dress-code restrictions for women, who have traditionally been required to cover most of their bodies and faces and be accompanied by male chaperones. The country has established the General Authority for Entertainment (GEA), a government body empowered to meet the massive demand for entertainment in the Saudi kingdom

The Saudi kingdom, which boasts a population of 32 million and receives millions of Muslims every year for Hajj and Umra pilgrimage, is strengthening its non-religious tourism sector and has plans to issue new guidelines for visas which will open-up the country to visitors from around the world. Saudi Arabia’s Public Investment Fund has just signed an agreement with Six Flags to develop and design an amusement park in Riyadh and one might wonder if Iger and the crown prince might be considering a Disney theme park for the country as well.

Feld Entertainment and the new GEA are entering a long-term relationship to produce international events, including “Disney on Ice,” “Disney Live,” “Marvel Experience,” and “Monster Jam.” This collaboration also gives Saudis an opportunity to receive training as professional performers.

The crown prince also met with a group of heads of US entertainment and media companies and discussed areas of cooperation and partnership in the media and entertainment sectors, and reviewed the latest technologies in this regard.

April 5, 2018
‘Solo: A Star Wars Story’ Celebration at Star Wars: Galactic Nights on May 27

The release of Solo: A Star Wars Story is less than two months away and at Disney Parks there’s no better way to celebrate the release of the film than to follow-up a showing by attending the Star Wars: Galactic Nights special event at Disney’s Hollywood Studios on May 27. You won’t want to miss the celebration as this one comes with a special celebrity appearance from one of the films actors.

In case you aren’t familiar, Star Wars: Galactic Nights is a thrilling Star Wars-themed event held after park hours from 7 p.m.-midnight. It will celebrate the entire Star Wars saga – including the latest film – with out-of-this-world entertainment, special photo opportunities, event-exclusive merchandise and F&B, and encounters with rarely seen characters that guests can only experience during Star Wars: Galactic Nights.

Today, we learned new details on how the May 27th event will feature exclusive “Solo: A Star Wars Story”-inspired content.

First up, actor Joonas Suotamo who plays Chewbacca in “Solo: A Star Wars Story,” will make a special appearance at the event. The event’s Star Wars: A Galaxy Far, Far Away presentation will debut some new video moments from “Solo: A Star Wars Story.” And the park’s nighttime projection show, Star Wars: A Galactic Spectacular, will debut a new action sequence from the film.

In addition, guests will also be able to shop for event-exclusive merchandise from the film, taste a Star Wars-themed cupcake with a glowing Millennium Falcon, snap pics with Chewbacca, and more.

April 4, 2018
Pixar-Themed Disneyland Monorail Unveiled at Disneyland Resort

The Disneyland Monorail has received a special, Pixar-themed enhancement just in time for Pixar Fest which begins April 13! The orange and blue Mark VII trains feature characters from Disney•Pixar’s “The Incredibles” and “Finding Nemo,” respectively.

On the orange train, Mr. Incredible and Mrs. Incredible, along with Violet, Dash and Jack-Jack can be spotted on one side, while Frozone makes a cool splash on the other.

Meanwhile, the blue train has been creatively wrapped with a curvaceous wave. Crush can be seen surfing alongside pals Marlin, Nemo and Dory.

The chief photographer for the park captured the Disneyland Monorail in action this week and this first look is just “incredible”!

The red train is also expected to join in on the fun soon. Which Disney•Pixar story would you like to see displayed on the Disneyland Monorail? Let us know in the comments.

April 4, 2018