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  • New Summer Must-Haves Coming to Disney Parks

    New Summer Must-Haves Coming to Disney Parks

    With the official start of summer just around the corner, Disney is giving us an early look at some perfect merchandise picks for the season.

    Whether you’re in the summer rain or just need some shade from the sun, our new umbrellas are essentials for any day at the parks. The umbrellas are inspired by your favorite treats, attractions and characters at Disney Parks.

    And for the hot summer days, don’t forget to stay cool with our new pocket fans – all inspired by tasty treats at Disney Parks.

    The featured summer items and more can be found in the World of Disney at Disney Springs, Once Upon A Time at Disney’s Hollywood Studios, the Future World kiosk and Mouse Gear at Epcot and the Emporium at Magic Kingdom Park.

    At Disneyland, you can find today’s gear at Clothiers at Disneyland park, Elias & Co. at Disney California Adventure park and World of Disney in the Downtown Disney District.

  • Brand New Full-Length “Frozen 2” Trailer Released by Disney

    Brand New Full-Length “Frozen 2” Trailer Released by Disney

    Today, Disney dropped the first full trailer for “Frozen 2” and you’re not going to want to let it go!

    In the dramatic, action-packed trailer for the highly-anticipated “Frozen 2,” Elsa takes center stage and is asked to both find out the truth about her past and use her powers for good.

    The trailer, which premiered on “Good Morning America,” opens with Elsa falling into frozen waters after an ice bridge she makes crumbles in a wave. Take a look at the full trailer below:

    “Elsa, the past is not what it seems,” a voice tells the beloved character. “You must find the truth.” The deep voice tells her to go North, into the unknown.

    Everyone’s favorite snowman, Olaf, the lover of warm hugs, also makes an appearance in the new trailer — he is paddling through a river in a boat made out of ice with Anna in the back. The two appear to hit a rapid, and cling to their canoe for dear life.

    As the gang sets off on an unspecified adventure, the trailer’s narrator says, “We have always feared Elsa’s powers were too much for this world.”

    The original “Frozen” movie became a massive hit when it opened in 2013, earning over $1.3 billion at the worldwide box office, along with two Oscars. It’s still the highest-grossing animated film ever, as well as the 13th biggest movie of all time.

    While the teaser trailer, which was released in early February, didn’t reveal much about the storyline, the trailer sheds a bit more light on the plot. However, a lot of questions are left unanswered. But come fall, fans of the Disney franchise will get their answers. “Frozen 2,” hits theaters Nov. 22.

  • “Tale of the Lion King” Debuts at Disney California Adventure Park

    “Tale of the Lion King” Debuts at Disney California Adventure Park

    With “The Lion King” set to hit theaters in just over a month, Disney is finding new ways to reenergize the franchise in it’s Parks and now an all-new, original outdoor musical theater production, “Tale of the Lion King,” has debuted at Disney California Adventure Park.

    This new stage show celebrates the characters and music of Disney’s “The Lion King” in an imaginative and unique way. The lead narrator, Mwongozo –Swahili for “guide”— leads a troupe of 18 performers called the Storytellers of the Pride Lands in this adaptation, which is presented in a contemporary story-theater style that retells the tale through language, song and dance.

    “The approach that we’ve taken with ‘Tale of the Lion King’ is that this is a story that was passed on from generation to generation, and now it’s come here to Disney California Adventure park,” said Susana Tubert, Creative Director, Disney Parks Live Entertainment. “The Storytellers of the Pride Lands have come to share this ancestral story of how a cub became a king.”

    Guests will dance and sing along to new musical arrangements of their favorite songs, including “Circle of Life,” “Can You Feel the Love Tonight” and “Hakuna Matata,” among others. The live drumming and singing, along with the set and costumes all celebrate the cultural roots of this beloved Disney story.

    For a limited-time, “Tale of the Lion King” will be performed several times daily at the Palisades Stage in Disney California Adventure.

  • New Alcohol-Infused Dole Whip Cookie Coming to Walt Disney World

    New Alcohol-Infused Dole Whip Cookie Coming to Walt Disney World

    Back in March, Disney Springs introduced the Dole Whip Frozcato, a new alchohol infused concoction perfect for brunch and soon you’ll also be able to get a Dole Whip Frozcato Sugar Cookie Sandwich!

    Wine Bar George, a restaurant in Disney Springs at Walt Disney World in Orlando, Florida, will be offering a Frozcato Sugar Cookie Sandwich this summer, playing off of the Disney’s classic Dole Whip.

    The Frozcato Sugar Cookie Sandwich is made with Dole Whip Pineapple, Moscato, and vodka, which is pressed between two light and buttery sugar cookies and rimmed with colorful sprinkles and pineapple candies. Take a look below:

    “Calling all Frozcato fans…we are excited to introduce our Frozcato Sugar Cookie Sandwich made with Pineapple, Moscato and Vodka!” the restaurant’s master sommelier George Miliotes announced on Instagram Thursday.

    The cookie sandwich, which costs $8, is available starting June 7 at Wine Bar George or at the outdoor quick service window, The Basket. 

  • Harrison Ford Confirms ‘Indiana Jones 5’ will start Filming Next Year

    Harrison Ford Confirms ‘Indiana Jones 5’ will start Filming Next Year

    The long-awaited fifth movie in the Indiana Jones series could be set to begin filming as early as next week, according to Harrison Ford.

    Ford, who would be putting on his famous fedora one last time, confirmed as much while visiting the new Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge at Disneyland.

    According to Indy himself, the much-anticipated Steven Spielberg film “should be starting to shoot sometime next year”, states a report from Variety.

    “I’m looking forward to it,” he went on. “Things are coming along well.”

    The fifth movie has been in the offing since 2016, following the last instalment, 2008’s Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull.

    That movie, which despite luke-warm reviews was the second highest-grossing of the year, was released a full 19 years after the previous film, 1989’s Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade.

    Delays have pushed the fifth movie back some, and according to Disney it’s now set for release on July 21, 2021.

    Ford, who first played the swash-buckling archeologist in Raiders of the Lost Ark in 1981, will be 77 this year, meaning that he’ll be nearly 80 when the movie hits screens.

  • Ray-Ban Releases Another Pair of Mickey Mouse Sunglasses

    Ray-Ban Releases Another Pair of Mickey Mouse Sunglasses

    Summer is here and as the sun gets brighter each day you may want to sport some Mickey Mouse inspired sunglasses. Luckily you can, Mickey Mouse and Ray-Ban have teamed up once again with an awesome design.

    Back by popular demand, Ray-Ban sunglasses featuring everyone’s favorite Mouse are once again available at Sunglass Hut locations at Walt Disney World and Disneyland Resorts. And best of all, Disney Parks guests will not only get a first look at the new design, they can be among the first to purchase.

    These sunglasses will be available exclusively at select Disney Parks retail locations for a limited time, before the launch expands to other Sunglass Hut retail locations and on SunglassHut.com. Be sure to stop by the locations below to be one of the first to get your hands on these stylish frames!

    Disneyland Resort:

    • Disney California Adventure park – Sunglass Icon kiosk
    • Downtown Disney District – Sunglass Icon and kiosk

    Walt Disney World Resort:

    • Blizzard Beach – Beach Haus
    • Disney Springs – Sunglass Icon; West Side
    • Magic Kingdom Park – Island Supply; Adventureland
    • Typhoon Lagoon – Singapore Sal’s

    For this release, the iconic Ray-Ban New Wayfarer design has been updated with a polarized lens and custom Mickey Mouse print on the outside of the temples, featuring the classic Mickey colors of red, yellow and black. The frames have a retail price of $243 for adult and $103 for the non-polarized junior pair.

  • Disney Confirms The Seas and The Land Pavilions Will Not Be Removed at Epcot

    Disney Confirms The Seas and The Land Pavilions Will Not Be Removed at Epcot

    With the massive overhaul going on at Epcot, recent online reports have have raised questions about the future of The Seas and The Land pavilions, but Disney has confirmed that these park staples are not going anywhere.

    Rumors have been circulating about the possiblity of Epcot demolishing both The Seas and The Land pavilions, but this week, Disney confirmed those rumors are indeed false.

    As you can see below in an offical response from Disney on Twitter, there are no plans to remove them and they stated, “The Land and The Seas with Nemo & Friends are planned to be with us into the future.”

    There is indeed a massive transformation taking place at Epcot for the park’s 50th anniversary however, which includes a newly redesigned park entrance, a new Guardians of the Galaxy Roller Coaster, a Space-Themed Restaurant, the new Play Pavilion and much more.

    The D23 Expo 2019 in Anaheim is just under three months away and Disney will be unveiling more of their transformative plans for Epcot, so stay tuned to Disney Dorks for the latest news and updates.

  • Blue Milk Now at Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge in Disneyland is Strong With the Force

    Blue Milk Now at Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge in Disneyland is Strong With the Force

    This is the drink you’re for! Blue Milk — one of the many spacebound delights now available in the newly opened Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge at Disneyland — is out of this galaxy.

    Ever since Luke Skywalker sat down for a family meal in Star Wars: A New Hope, Star Wars fans have had this burning question: What does Blue Milk taste like? Now at Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge, you finally have your answer.

    The Milk Stand in the Black Spire Outpost marketplace offers both Blue and Green Milk, delicious frozen blends with dashes of fruity accents. Galaxy’s Edge visitors will be able to purchase Blue Milk for $7.99

    Black Spire Outpost in Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge is home to a bustling marketplace, full of vendors showcasing wares from across the galaxy. The marketplace’s twisting pathway is just waiting to be explored, with something new to see seemingly around every turn.

    You can quench your thirst with a cup of Batuu’s legendary blue or green treat, served frozen—now at Disneyland or at Disney World when it opens August 29, 2019.

  • First Look: Bo Peep Meet & Greet Coming to Disney Parks This Summer

    First Look: Bo Peep Meet & Greet Coming to Disney Parks This Summer

    As we previously reported, Bo Peep, from Pixar Animation Studios’ “Toy Story” films, is making special appearances at Disney Parks this summer and now we have a first look at what she will look like at her Meet & Greet in the parks.

    You’ll be able to meet Bo when she finds her way to Pixar Pier at Disney California Adventure park, Toy Story Land at Disney’s Hollywood Studios and Disneyland Paris. She’ll also be traveling across the Pacific to visit Disney Parks in Asia.

    In “Toy Story 4,” when Bonnie takes the toys on her family’s road trip, Woody ends up on an unexpected detour that includes a reunion with his long-lost friend Bo Peep, whose adventurous spirit and life on the road belie her delicate porcelain exterior. Woody and Bo are worlds apart when it comes to life as a toy, and they soon realize that’s the least of their worries.

    Disney•Pixar’s “Toy Story 4” ventures to theaters on June 21, 2019.

  • Preview of Epcot Updates Coming to D23 Expo 2019

    Preview of Epcot Updates Coming to D23 Expo 2019

    The D23 Expo 2019 in Anaheim is just under three months away and Disney plans on unveiling more of their massive transformative plans for Epcot at the event. To whet your appetite, here are three things to look forward to.

    • The park’s core reimagined: You’ve already heard about the transformation taking place just inside the park’s entrance, where they will be enhancing the area with lush green spaces and classic touches. At the Expo, Disney will share more about what’s coming to the core of the park on the opposite side of Spaceship Earth. New areas will be flanking the iconic attraction and you can look forward to details on those.
    • A new – but classic – look to match Epcot offerings: Longtime fans of Epcot are familiar with the pavilion icons, like the ones you see here for Imagination!, The Land and The Seas with Nemo & Friends. With new experiences like the previously announced play-themed pavilion joining these Epcot staples will be new icons to match.
    • More about what makes Epcot, Epcot – Epcot is special for a lot of reasons – as one of Walt’s final projects, as an exclusive part of the Walt Disney World Resort, and as home to millions of memories from generations of guests. As Disney charges ahead with the park’s evolution, the architects of Epcot’s future are working to preserve all the elements that make this park so special while also evolving it to be more Disney, more family, more relevant and more timeless. At the Expo, you’ll hear more about experiences that are uniquely Epcot – for example, the updated films coming to Future World and World Showcase, as well as new dining experiences being added to the menu of ‘the foodie park.’

    Well, there you go – three things to tide you over in the three months leading up to the D23 Expo. Let us know what you think about the changes in the comments. And be sure to keep it locked here on Disney Dorks where we’ll have all the news from the Expo.