Haunted Mansion at Disneyland is celebrating its 50th Anniversary this August and today Disney Parks has released a new Wishables collection that celebrates the classic attraction.
With this new Haunted Mansion inspired collection, you can add some spooky fun to your growing Wishables collection. You can pick up the open edition, Gus the prisoner, or one of the other ghosts in the blind bags — Ezra the skeleton, Phineas the traveler, Constance the bride or the Hatbox Ghost!
You can pick up the newest Haunted Mansion Wishables collection during your next trip to Disneyland Resort, Walt Disney World Resort, or on shopDisney starting on August 14.
One of Disney’s most beloved Disneyland Resort attractions, Haunted Mansion, is celebrating its 50th Anniversary this August. To commemorate this ghastly milestone, Haunted Mansion inspired bride and groom churros are coming to Disneyland.
The Bride Churro is an elegantly-dressed churro in a bouquet of vanilla and sugar and can be found at the New Orleans Churro Cart.
The Groom Churro is a classic churro dressed in a duo of dark and milk chocolate and can be found at the Critter Country Churro Cart.
“In sickness and in… wealth. You may now kiss the bride. We’ll live happily ever after. Till death do us part. Here comes the bride. As long as we both shall live. For better or for… worse. I do. I did.”
These offerings will be available starting August 9, 2019.
Since launching mobile food ordering at the Disneyland Resort last year, guests have been loving the convenience of having the ability to plan ahead and order meals, beverages and snacks in advance. And now, mobile ordering has expanded to even more locations Disneyland Resort!
Using the Disneyland mobile app, guests are able to place an order, pay, and skip the order line to pick up fresh food in an available time that suits their schedule at more than 30 participating locations around the resort. Six new fast casual and quick-service restaurant locations have recently been added to the mobile order lineup on the Disneyland app. Take a look below:
At Disney California Adventure park, you can now mobile order your favorite cool treat from Schmoozies!, Rita’s Baja Blenders, Pacific Wharf Distribution Co. and Adorable Snowman Frosted Treats. At Disneyland park, Mint Julep Bar and Troubadour Tavern now offer mobile ordering at the touch of a button.
More fast casual and quick-service restaurant locations are expected to join the mobile order offerings in the near future. Stay tuned to Disney Dorks to learn more!
Before Disney films its live-action remake of “The Little Mermaid,” ABC is diving in with a live production adaptation of the animated classic that is filled with a star studded cast.
“Moana” star Auli’i Cravalho will play the lead role. Queen Latifah will play the villainous Ursula and Shaggy will play the crab, Sebastian. More castings will be announced at a later date.
The announcement was made by Karey Burke, president, ABC Entertainment. This special tribute to the original animated classic and its timeless music will take viewers on a magical adventure under the sea as live musical performances by a star-studded cast will be interwoven into the broadcast of the original feature film. This never-before-seen hybrid format will feature beautifully intricate sets and costumes, with music from the original animated film and the Tony Award-winning Broadway stage version, originally composed by eight-time Oscar-winning composer, Alan Menken. Howard Ashman’s iconic film lyrics will also be showcased, while lyricist for the Broadway adaptation, Glenn Slater, will contribute to the star-studded spectacular.
“The Wonderful World of Disney presents The Little Mermaid Live!” is produced by Done+Dusted. Executive producers include Done+Dusted’s Hamish Hamilton, who will also direct, Katy Mullan, David Jammy, Raj Kapoor and Ian Stewart. Also executive producing is Richard Kraft, producer and director of the acclaimed Hollywood Bowl productions of “The Little Mermaid” and “Beauty and the Beast.”
The Wonderful World of Disney Presents The Little Mermaid Live! will premiere on ABC on November 5.
As we previously reported, Disneyland is bringing back the beloved Main Street Electrical Parade this August and now they have a delicious new cake to celebrate the the spectacular festival pageant of nighttime magic and imagination.
The “Main Street Electrical Parade” Cake is a colorful vanilla sponge cake with cream cheese frosting, mixed berry marmalade, cream cheese frosting, sprinkles and chocolate decoration.
The cake inspired by a half-million sparkling lights and “electro-syntho-magnetic musical sounds can be found at Plaza Inn in Disneyland and is available through Sept. 30, 2019. Disneyland has a fabulous combination of sweet and savory items that will all be available through Sept. 30, 2019.
The dazzling nighttime parade premiered at Disneyland in 1972 and ended its run there in November 1996, but also appeared at California Adventure, Magic Kingdom at Walt Disney World and at other and at other parks around the world. The parade returned again to Anaheim in January 2017 for a limited time.
This limited-time encore engagement is set to begin on Aug. 2 with nightly performances through Sept. 30
As we previously reported, Hong Kong Disneyland is getting a newly reimagined castle as part of a massive multi-year expansion plan and now the inspirational transformation of the iconic castle is set to enter its most important stage yet.
The icon of the park is being reimagined to reach new heights with this transformation and starting today, thematic towers and spires representing 13 stories of beloved Disney Princesses and heroines will be lifted onto the castle base.
Celebrating a sense of diversity, inclusion and unity, Cinderella, Tiana, Aurora, Ariel, Mulan, Snow White, Moana, Merida, Belle, Rapunzel, Pocahontas and Jasmine – along with Anna and Elsa from Disney’s “Frozen” will all have their moment to shine on the castle this summer. When fully transformed, the iconic castle will stand as a shining beacon of courage, hope and possibility, inspiring all who dare to dream big.
While the castle transformation is underway, an array of new Disney Princess experiences is available throughout the resort. An immersive princess transformation experience awaits young guests at the brand-new Storybook Shoppe — Bibbidi Bobbidi Boutiqueat the castle area. Hong Kong Disneyland Hotel has also unveiled the Cinderella Suite at the Kingdom Club, featuring an interior decor heavily inspired by the classic tale.
When the transformed castle debuts next year, it will be home to a new breathtaking daytime show and nighttime spectacular as well as a new outdoor stage area and viewing terrace.
With a mighty domestic debut of $191.8 million, The Lion King roared to a worldwide debut of $446.1 million, the ninth highest global debut of all time.
Along with an international opening weekend of $254.3 million plus $97.5 million in China, where the film opened July 12, The Lion King’s global cumulative box office is $543.6 million over 10 days. The film is already the No. 7 film of the year globally.
The Lion King’s domestic debut—the No. 8 opening of all time—marks a record for July and for a PG-rated film. It’s the biggest debut ever for a Walt Disney Studios release outside of Marvel and Lucasfilm, surpassing Incredibles 2 ($182.7 million) and Beauty and the Beast ($174.7 million). Earning a fantastic A CinemaScore, The Lion King is the fifth Disney Live Action reimagining to gross more than $100 million in its debut, alongside Beauty and the Beast ($174.7 million), Alice in Wonderland ($116.1 million), The Jungle Book ($103.3 million) and Aladdin ($116.8 million four-day holiday).
The international cume to date is $351.8 million. The Lion King opened at No. 1 across all international markets and was within the top five industry opening weekends of all time in several markets, including Russia, Brazil, Mexico, Australia and the entire Latin America region. The Lion King is still to open in Hong Kong, Japan and Italy.
Rumors that Disney plans to launch a domestic airline in the U.S. recently surfaced online and The Walt Disney company has confirmed that the reports are false.
We reached out to The Walt Disney Company about the possibility of a new Disney Airline and a Disney spokesperson stated there are no plans to do so.
“There is no truth to this rumor,” Stephanie Christine Corzett, Director of External Communications and Media Relations, told us in a statement.
Several media news sites picked up the rumor after a Disney fan site reported that the company has plans to acquire small regional airlines in 2021 to launch its own domestic airline.
The Disney fan site reported, “Disney songs will be played over the airplane’s speakers as you board. There are also discussions that characters will also be making appearances before the cabin doors are closed to send you on your way. Buzz Lightyear, will have a heavy presence as your ‘captain speaking’.”
The original post appears to be deleted from the the Disney fan site, but still several large media outlets are reporting on the rumor.
After 13 weeks in theaters, Marvel Studios’ Avengers: Endgame has overtaken the global box office record that has been held by Avatar for the past 10 years.
Avengers: Endgame shattered records when it opened on April 26 with $1.2236 billion globally, including $357.1 million and $866.5 million internationally. It crossed the $1 billion mark in just five days and the $2 billion mark in 11. The film has grossed $2.79 billion passing Avatar which sits at $2.78 billion.
“A huge congratulations to the Marvel Studios and Walt Disney Studios teams, and thank you to the fans around the world who lifted Avengers: Endgame to these historic heights,” said Alan Horn, Co-Chairman and Chief Creative Officer of The Walt Disney Studios, of the historic achievement.
To date it is still the No. 2 domestic release of all time, taking in $854 million in the U.S. box office, behind only Star Wars: The Force Awakens which has accumulated $936 million. It’s the No. 1 release of all time in 25 territories, and the No. 3 highest grossing film of all time in China with $629 million.
“Of course, even with the passage of a decade, the impact of James Cameron’s Avatar remains as powerful as ever, and the astonishing achievements of both of these films are ongoing proof of the power of movies to move people and bring them together in a shared experience. The talented filmmakers behind these worlds have much more in store, and we look forward to the future of both the Marvel Cinematic Universe and Pandora,” said Horn.
Saturday, at Comic-Con International in San Diego, Marvel Studios’ President Kevin Feige officially announced the lineup of Marvel’s ‘Phase 4’ projects.
Marvel’s ‘Phase 4’ plans include 10 projects — five movies and five Disney Plus series created exclusively for Disney+, Disney’s upcoming streaming service launching in the U.S. on November 12.
Take a look at the entire lineup below:
The Eternals—in theaters on November 6, 2020
Chloé Zhao directs the feature, which introduces an exciting new team of Super Heroes in the Marvel Cinematic Universe. The Eternals stars Angelina Jolie, Richard Madden, Kumail Nanjiani, Lauren Ridloff, Brian Tyree Henry, Salma Hayek, Lia McHugh and Don Lee.
The Falcon and The Winter Soldier—coming to Disney+ in fall 2020
Two of the Marvel Cinematic Universe’s (MCU) most popular heroes—Sam Wilson, aka The Falcon, and Bucky Barnes, aka The Winter Soldier—embark on a series of action-filled adventures as they fight together against evil after the events of Avengers: Endgame. Anthony Mackie (The Falcon) and Sebastian Stan (The Winter Soldier) reprise their roles in the new series.
Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings—in theaters on February 12, 2021
Kevin Feige announced the confirmed casting of Simu Liu in the title role of Shang-Chi. Destin Daniel Cretton directs, and the film also stars celebrated Chinese actor Tony Leung as the real Mandarin, and Awkwafina in a yet-to-be-disclosed role.
WandaVision—coming to Disney+ in spring 2021
Paul Bettany reprises the role of Vision and Elizabeth Olsen returns to her role of Wanda Maximoff/Scarlet Witch. They will be joined by MCU newcomer Teyonah Parris, who will be playing the grown-up version of Monica Rambeau, who was introduced to audiences in Captain Marvel.
Loki—coming to Disney+ in spring 2021
Tom Hiddleston returns to his role of the mercurial Loki, the God of Mischief and fan-favorite villain.
Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness—in theaters on May 7, 2021
The second film in the Doctor Strange franchise will reunite director Scott Derrickson with Benedict Cumberbatch, who returns for the new installment. Elizabeth Olsen will also star, and WandaVision—the Disney+ series that’s also centered around Wanda Maximoff/Scarlet Witch—will connect directly to the feature-film storyline.
What If…?—coming to Disney+ in summer 2021
What If…? marks the first animated series in the Marvel Cinematic Universe and features stories that present alternate realities in the Marvel universe. Many actors from across the Marvel Cinematic Universe will reprise their roles, as voice talent; and Jeffrey Wright lends his voice to the popular character The Watcher in the new series.
Hawkeye—coming to Disney+ in fall 2021
In Hall H, Jeremy Renner revealed the previously undisclosed title of the Disney+ original series. Hawkeye will introduce fans to Kate Bishop, a character well-known in the Marvel comics, who will be an integral part of the new series.
Thor: Love and Thunder—in theaters November 5, 2021
In the fourth feature film in the Thor franchise, Jane Foster, played by Natlie Portman, will become the Mighty Thor, the Goddess of Thunder. Chris Hemsworth, Tessa Thompson and Portman star, with Taika Waititi set to direct.
Black Widow—in theaters May 1, 2020
The first film of Phase Four stars Scarlett Johansson, who reprises her role of Natasha Romanoff, as well as MCU newcomers David Harbour, who plays Alexei aka The Red Guardian; Florence Pugh as Yelena; O-T Fagbenie as Mason and Rachel Weisz as Melina. Cate Shortland directs.
To conclude the presentation, Feige also surprised the enthusiastic Hall H crowd with the announcement that two-time Academy Award winner Mahershala Ali will star in the new Marvel Studios feature film Blade.
