Disney News

Author: Nate

  • Disney’s Typhoon Lagoon Lights Up With Disney H2O Glow Nights For Incredible Summer

    Disney’s Typhoon Lagoon Lights Up With Disney H2O Glow Nights For Incredible Summer

    As part of the ‘Incredible Summer‘ at Walt Disney World parks there will be a host of new offerings that will bring beloved Disney stories to life at all four Walt Disney World Resort theme parks this summer. Now Disney’s Typhoon Lagoon will also join in on the fun with new Disney H2O Glow Nights!

    As part of Incredible Summer, “Toy Story” pals will throw glow parties at Disney’s Typhoon Lagoon water park, inspired by the awesome party in the Pixar short, “Partysaurus Rex” Take a look at the clip below if you haven’t seen the short before.

    On select summer nights starting June 21, special lighting effects will transform the water park like never before as Buzz, Woody and Jessie throw a Beach Party inspired by their friend, “Partysaurus” Rex. Come join the fun, dance on the beach, play party games, and meet up with Buzz, Woody and Jessie, plus, all attractions are open for guest enjoyment.

    Disney H20 Glow Nights will take place only at Typhoon Lagoon on Thursdays and Saturdays from June 21-August 11, from 8-11 p.m.

    Disney H20 Glow Nights are a separate ticketed event and the party is not included in daytime admission. Tickets will go sale March 19 and cost $55 for adults and $50 for children ages 3-9 (plus tax).

  • Bus of High Schoolers Returning From Disney World Crashes

    Bus of High Schoolers Returning From Disney World Crashes

    The trip back home to Texas from a school trip to Walt Disney World ends in tragedy. The bus carrying Texas high school band members crashed into a ravine off the side of an Alabama interstate. According to authorities, the accident happened just before dawn at 5:33 a.m. killing the bus driver and injuring multiple passengers.

    First responders used ropes to rappel down the 50-foot ravine in the middle of Interstate 10 to reach the bus, and then had to cut some of the victims free from the wreckage, said Baldwin County Sheriff Huey Hoss Mack, who confirmed the fatality.

    Only hours before the crash, the band’s Facebook page had been updated to show a large group posing outside Disney World.

    Forty students and six adults were on the bus at the time, according to the school district. In the video below you can see just how steep the embankment is.

    Emergency units were dispatched to evacuate and extricate the passengers. Some were carried out by police deputies, others were brought to the surface by firefighters who rappeled down the ravine.

    The interstate was closed down in both directions as the injured were flown to hospitals including emergency rooms in Mobile and Pensacola, Florida, plus a free-standing emergency room in rural Baldwin County, said Chris Elliott, a Baldwin County commissioner who helped out at the county emergency management center following the crash.

  • BREAKING: Disney World Resorts Will Start Charging Resort Guests For Parking

    BREAKING: Disney World Resorts Will Start Charging Resort Guests For Parking

    Walt Disney World will begin charging resort guests for overnight parking beginning next week.  The company has officially announced the change today after months of speculation.

    Effective for reservations made March 21, 2018 and thereafter, standard overnight self-parking is available to registered Guests for a fee that will be applied to their hotel folio upon check-out. All parking fees include applicable tax.

    Standard Overnight Parking charges per Resort Category:

    • Disney Value Resorts: $13 per night
    • Disney Moderate Resorts: $19 per night
    • Disney Deluxe and Deluxe Villa Resorts: $24 per night

    Complimentary standard parking is available to Guests staying at the Campsites at Disney’s Fort Wilderness Resort. Each campsite provides parking space for one motorized vehicle.

    Valet Parking is still available at select Disney Deluxe Resorts and Disney Deluxe Villas but will see an increase to $33 per night (sales tax included).

    Disney Vacation Club members will not be charged for standard overnight self-parking when staying at a DVC Deluxe Villa, regardless of whether they use vacation points or another form of payment. Members also will not be charged to park when using vacation points to stay at a Walt Disney World Resort hotel.

    For day guests complimentary standard self-parking is still available while enjoying select dining, shopping, entertainment, and recreation experiences at Disney Resort hotels.

  • ‘Black Panther’ Claws It’s Way Past $1 Billion World Wide

    ‘Black Panther’ Claws It’s Way Past $1 Billion World Wide

    ‘Black Panther’ has dominated at the box office from the moment it was released. Marvel’s newest super hero flick has passed the $1 Billion mark world-wide less than a month after hitting theaters.

    The studio said Saturday that the milestone is based on Disney’s estimate of ticket sales. The announcement comes on the 26th day of release for the blockbuster. Signs of the film’s success were good from the start – Black Panther more than doubled the amount it was predicted to take in the US and Canada over its opening weekend.

    It is the fifth Marvel film to hit $1 Billion world-wide joining “The Avengers,” “Avengers: Age of Ultron,” “Iron Man 3,” and “Captain America: Civil War” and it is also the 16th Disney film to do it as well.

    “Black Panther” has grossed $521 million domestically, making it the ninth-highest release of all time. In its fourth weekend, “Black Panther” is heading for a $40 million-plus weekend, which would make it the No. 2 superhero release of all time over “The Dark Knight’s” $535 million.

    ‘Black Panther’ follows T’Challa who, after the events of “Captain America: Civil War,” returns home to the isolated, technologically advanced African nation of Wakanda to take his place as King. However, when an old enemy reappears on the radar, T’Challa’s mettle as King and Black Panther is tested when he is drawn into a conflict that puts the entire fate of Wakanda and the world at risk.

    The film is directed by Ryan Coogler and stars Chadwick Boseman as the titular hero, and Michael B. Jordan as lead villain.

  • Sneak Peek of Limited-Time Pixar Fest Food and Merchandise at Disneyland

    Sneak Peek of Limited-Time Pixar Fest Food and Merchandise at Disneyland

    Pixar Fest at Disneyland Resort will be turning things a little inside out as they celebrate all things Pixar from April 13 through September 3. The the return of “Paint the Night” parade and Pixar Play Parade and the dazzling new “Together Forever – A Pixar Nighttime Spectacular” is just incredible, but the limited-time foods, beverages and merchandise will take you to infinity and beyond.

    Check out how some of your favorite Pixar pals and stories are inspiring delicious treats in unexpected ways:

    “Up”

    • Fried-ricksen Bologna Sandwich – Carnation Café, Disneyland park
    • Fredrickson TV Diner – Carnation Café, Disneyland park
    • “Up” Merit Badge Éclair – Jolly Holiday Bakery Café, Disneyland park
    • “Up”-Tart – Nutella Pop Tart Chocolate Fredrickson House & Balloons – Capuccino Cart, Disneyland parkPixar Fest

     

    “Toy Story”

    • Boot Beer Root Beer Float served in a Souvenir Woody’s Boot – Golden Horseshoe, Disneyland park
    • Jessie’s Berry Jubilee Funnel Cake (House-made funnel cake topped with blueberries, strawberries, chocolate cookie crumbles, crème anglaise, white chocolate, and gold-dusted whipped cream) – Stage Door Café, Disneyland park
    • Lots-o’-Straw-“Bear”-y Funnel Cake (Strawberry-cherry topping, strawberry butter and streusel, with spiced syrup drizzle) – Hungry Bear Restaurant, Disneyland park
    • Lots-o’-Straw-“Bear”-y Churro – Tomorrowland, Disneyland parkPixar Fest

     

    “Coco”

    • Coco Churro (Chocolate and vanilla bean dust and salted cinnamon sugar served with a spiced Mexican chocolate dipping sauce) – Frontierland, Disneyland park

    “Monsters, Inc.”

    • Mike Wazowski Bread – Pacific Wharf Café, Disney California Adventure park
    • Sulley Premium Popcorn Bucket – All Disneyland Resort popcorn carts
    • Mike Wazowski Sipper – Disney California Adventure park quick-service restaurants

    Pixar Fest

    You can take this first-ever celebration of friendship home with you – or share it with a friend – with new, limited-time merchandise. Apparel includes Pixar Fest logo tees for adults and kids as well featuring some of your favorite Pixar pals Woody, Buzz, Mike and Sulley – to name just a few. Loungefly is creating a special Pixar Fest leather tote, and a limited release pin will feature the event logo. Be sure to choose this adorable tumbler featuring an illuminated claw reaching down toward an excited alien from “Toy Story.”

  • ‘Together Forever – A Pixar Nighttime Spectacular’ Is Coming to Disneyland

    ‘Together Forever – A Pixar Nighttime Spectacular’ Is Coming to Disneyland

    Pixar Fest is the biggest celebration of Pixar to ever come to Disney Parks and it all starts April 13 at the Disneyland Resort. Among the festivities is a brand-new fireworks spectacular that celebrates friendship through dazzling pyrotechnics and memorable music. “Together Forever – A Pixar Nighttime Spectacular” will light up Disneyland park throughout Pixar Fest connecting guests to their favorite Pixar characters and adventures like never before.

    The nighttime show creates an emotional journey told with light, music, and magic—one that begins with the meeting of unlikely pals and follows along as they overcome obstacles and form lasting relationships.

    Together Forever – A Pixar Nighttime Spectacular

    The stories of “Together Forever” will come to life through projections on iconic park locations: Sleeping Beauty Castle, the water screens of the Rivers of America, the façade of it’s a small world, and even the buildings of Main Street, U.S.A. And in the grand tradition of everyone’s favorite resident of Pixie Hollow, Tinker Bell, flying over the castle, Together Forever will feature a flyover by Buzz Lightyear himself… and—incredibly—the house from Up!

    “Together Forever is the crown jewel of Pixar Fest,” says the spectacular’s creative director, Susana Tubert. “In creating the show, the team and I decided on a format that reflects this idea of a ‘visual symphony’ or journey through the five stages of friendship. We have the first movement, called ‘Chance Encounters’; the second movement [is where] the characters fall ‘in like’ and go on adventures; they overcome adversity together; they forge everlasting bonds; and then we have the finale, which is a celebration of all the Pixar friendships.” says Tubert.

    Don’t miss Together Forever – A Pixar Nighttime Spectacular, debuting at Disneyland park on April 13!

     

  • Wheezy Arrives at Toy Story Land at Disney’s Hollywood Studios

    Wheezy Arrives at Toy Story Land at Disney’s Hollywood Studios

    Walt Disney Imagineering marked a another milestone in their creation of the highly anticipated Toy Story Land when they welcomed Wheezy to Disney’s Hollywood Studios this weekend. The squeaky toy penguin from the Disney•Pixar “Toy Story” films is the latest of Andy’s toys to appear in Toy Story Land, which so far already features Jessie, Rex and Slinky Dog.

    When Toy Story Land opens, guests will “shrink” to the size of a toy and join in on the fun Woody, Jessie, Buzz, and the rest of the gang are having in Andy’s backyard. Guests will be able to take a ride on Slinky Dog Dash, a roller coaster Andy has assembled from his Mega Coaster Play Kit, or take a spin on Alien Swirling Saucers, a galactic play set that Andy won at Pizza Planet.

    Guests can also walk through a new carnival game box to experience Toy Story Mania!, which has been a guest-favorite attraction at the park since it opened in 2008. Now expanded with a third track, the popular attraction will allow even more guests to take aim at 3D objects – using everything from baseballs to cream pies – in a variety of whimsical, fast-paced games.

    Families can also head to Woody’s Lunch Box in Toy Story Land for tasty meals and old-fashioned soda floats.

  • A First Look at Pixar Pier Experiences at Disney California Adventure Park

    A First Look at Pixar Pier Experiences at Disney California Adventure Park

    Paradise Pier at Disney California Adventure Park is getting a Pixar make-over and it will open this summer as Pixar Pier.  In addition to the newly reimagined Incredicoaster and all-new Lamplight Lounge, guests will discover new experiences – both big and small – throughout the newly reimagined Pixar Pier.

    Pixar Pier

    In 2019, Jessie the yodeling cowgirl will invite you for a rootin’ tootin’ spin on Jessie’s Critter Carousel. Inspired by Jessie’s wilderness friends in the “Woody’s Roundup” television show from “Toy Story 2,” this newly reimagined attraction is a classic boardwalk carousel with a whimsical spin. Saddle up on one of 56 adorable friends, choosing from a turtle, snake, buzzard, armadillo, bunny, deer, raccoon, ram, skunk and two cozy logs inhabited by a family of owls.

    And when Pixar Pier opens June 23 at Disney California Adventure park, guests will find transformation around every corner.

    Pixar Pier

    Just past Lamplight Lounge, you will find Adorable Snowman Frosted Treats. Inspired by the lovable and not-at-all-abominable monster from “Monsters, Inc.,” this will be your go-to for frozen treats.

    Pixar Pier

    In the “Toy Story” neighborhood of Pixar Pier, big appetites and small fries alike will love the Poultry Palace. This giant fun meal inspired by Pixar’s short, “Toy Story Toon: Small Fry,” even comes with a Fun Meal Zurg!

    Pixar Pier

    ¿Quieres un churro? Stop by Señor Buzz Churros, where Buzz has switched into Spanish mode to offer this quintessential Disneyland Resort treat.

    Pixar Pier

    Further down Pixar Pier, Angry Dogs will be serving up some hot items – which is the perfect place for Anger from “Inside Out.” The more he burns with rage, the hotter the dogs get!

    You can check out these and many more newly themed experiences throughout Pixar Pier at Disney California Adventure park!

  • Transformation Around Every Corner at Pixar Pier with Jessie’s Critter Carousel and More

    Transformation Around Every Corner at Pixar Pier with Jessie’s Critter Carousel and More

    In addition to the newly reimagined Incredicoaster and all-new Lamplight Lounge, guests will discover new experiences – both big and small – throughout the newly reimagined Pixar Pier.

    Pixar Pier

    In 2019, Jessie the yodeling cowgirl will invite you for a rootin’ tootin’ spin on Jessie’s Critter Carousel. Inspired by Jessie’s wilderness friends in the “Woody’s Roundup” television show from “Toy Story 2,” this newly reimagined attraction is a classic boardwalk carousel with a whimsical spin. Saddle up on one of 56 adorable friends, choosing from a turtle, snake, buzzard, armadillo, bunny, deer, raccoon, ram, skunk and two cozy logs inhabited by a family of owls.

    And when Pixar Pier opens June 23 at Disney California Adventure park, guests will find transformation around every corner.

    Just past Lamplight Lounge, you will find Adorable Snowman Frosted Treats. Inspired by the lovable and not-at-all-abominable monster from “Monsters, Inc.,” this will be your go-to for frozen treats.

    Pixar Pier

    In the “Toy Story” neighborhood of Pixar Pier, big appetites and small fries alike will love the Poultry Palace. This giant fun meal inspired by Pixar’s short, “Toy Story Toon: Small Fry,” even comes with a Fun Meal Zurg!

    Pixar Pier

    ¿Quieres un churro? Stop by Señor Buzz Churros, where Buzz has switched into Spanish mode to offer this quintessential Disneyland Resort treat.

    Pixar Pier

    Further down Pixar Pier, Angry Dogs will be serving up some hot items – which is the perfect place for Anger from “Inside Out.” The more he burns with rage, the hotter the dogs get!

    Come discover these and many more newly themed experiences throughout Pixar Pier at Disney California Adventure park!

  • Human Remains Found in Yard of Disney Worker Missing For Three Years

    Human Remains Found in Yard of Disney Worker Missing For Three Years

    Human remains were discovered by authorities in the backyard of a Disney Worker who has been missing for three years. Michael Shaver worked as a monorail mechanic at Walt Disney World according to relatives and has not been heard from since 2015.

    Detectives with the Lake County Sheriff’s Office are now investigating the disappearance of a 36-year-old Michael Shaver from Clermont after his best friend requested a well-being check on him. His friend called the Sheriff’s Office to report that neither he, nor any of Shaver’s family, have heard from him since 2015 and requested deputies to go by Shaver’s residence and attempt to confirm his well-being.

    Officials went to Shaver’s home in unincorporated Lake County south of Clermont on Feb. 16.  Laurie Shaver, his 35-year-old wife, was home and she told investigators that she had not heard from her husband since 2015.

    She allowed investigators to search the home and then when Lake County sheriff’s deputies noticed what seemed like new concrete in an area of the backyard, they asked to bring in a cadaver dog. She refused to cooperate any longer and asked for an attorney.

    After obtaining a warrant, deputies returned Friday to search the home.  They dug up an upper arm bone. The remains were found under a the concrete area in question which was located on an outdoor fire pit at the residence of Michael Shaver. More remains were found over the weekend as well as articles of clothing according to a spokesman with the Lake County Sheriff’s Office.

     

    Officials said, the remains have been turned over to the Medical Examiner’s office for identification and to determine the manner and cause of death.

    Detectives have been diligently investigating the case and have not yet learned any information that would lead to the whereabouts of Mr. Shaver. They are seeking the public’s help and are asking anyone with information concerning Michael Shaver to call the sheriff’s office or Central Florida CRIMELINE at 1-800-423-TIPS, where they could be eligible for a cash reward.