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  • “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.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • Disney’s New ‘Summer One World’ Ticket Offers Admission to All 6 Parks

    Disney’s New ‘Summer One World’ Ticket Offers Admission to All 6 Parks

    Walt Disney World is rolling out a new ticket this summer that gives guests access to each of Disney’s theme parks and water parks.

    The Summer One World Ticket costs $444 and gives guests one admission to each of Disney’s theme parks and water parks. The price breaks down to $74 per admission, Disney says.

    Each ticket includes six admissions—one admission to each theme park (Magic Kingdom, Epcot, Disney’s Hollywood Studios and Disney’s Animal Kingdom) and each water park (Blizzard Beach and Typhoon Lagoon). Visitors will be able to visit more than one park per day, but each park can only be visited once, according to Disney. Take a look at the ticket details below: 

    • Summer One World Tickets must be purchased between Jun 4, 2019, and Aug. 23, 2019. 
    • Each Summer One World Ticket includes six admissions – one admission to each of the four Walt Disney World theme parks and each of the two water parks. 
    • You have flexibility in how you use these tickets, including visiting more than one park per day. 
    • Tickets must be used June 4, 2019 – Aug. 28, 2019.

    Pairing the Summer One World Ticket with a Disney resort hotel stay helps you remain immersed in magic for every moment of a Walt Disney World vacation. You can save up to 25 percent on rooms at select Disney resort hotels for stays most nights May 28, 2019, through Aug. 28, 2019, when you book through Aug. 28, 2019.

    Summer 2019 will be an amazing time to visit Walt Disney World, with new experiences at all four theme parks: 

    • Anything can happen during Mickey & Minnie’s Surprise Celebration at Magic Kingdom Park, including the new “Move It! Shake It! MousekeDance It! Street Party,” featuring those true originals, Mickey Mouse and Minnie Mouse.
    • Party with Pixar pals at Disney’s Hollywood Studios during the park’s 30th anniversary year, featuring The Incredibles, Mike and Sulley from Disney•Pixar’s “Monsters, Inc.;” Woody, Buzz Lightyear and the gang at the new Toy Story Land; and the new Lightning McQueen’s Racing Academy that takes you into the world of Cars. 
    • Pandora – The World of Avatar comes to life each night at Disney’s Animal Kingdom with bioluminescent fauna and flora. And now evenings in the park are about to be even more special with the May 24 planned debut of “Rivers of Light: We Are One,” introducing additional stunning imagery and familiar animal characters to the popular nighttime show on Discovery River. Also beginning May 24, the Tree of Life will awaken in a whole new way to honor the 25th anniversary of “The Lion King,” with beautiful projections on the iconic tree featuring music and animation paying tribute to the classic film. 
    • “Guardians of the Galaxy – Awesome Mix Live!” will return to Epcot this summer. Star-Lord and Gamora from the Guardians of the Galaxy films will take you on a musical journey through the cosmos, showcasing hits from Star-Lord’s Awesome Mix tapes. Live shows will take place daily from June 14 through Aug. 18. 

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  • New Mexican Sweet Bread Minnie Ears Now Available at Disney Parks

    New Mexican Sweet Bread Minnie Ears Now Available at Disney Parks

    Disney Parks has released Concha Mexican Sweet Bread Minnie Ears and you’re definitely going to want a bite of these!

    The headbands will set you back $27.99 and can be found at the Mexico pavilion in Epcot, near The Grand Fiesta Tour featuring the Three Caballeros, and across stores in both Walt Disney World Resort and Disneyland Resort.

    The bow is inspired, designed and colored after the Mexican traditional textiles stripes (zarape) and covered with clear flat sequins that add more brillo! 

    The ears are a mix of soft suede and puff paint, in an iconic shell-like design to add a crackle texture that perfectly resembles the crunchy topping of the bread. The headband itself is covered with a satin fabric and inner soft velvet lining.

    These beautiful ears were designed to represent the very popular Mexican sweet bread (pan dulce) with a crunchy topping, usually made with sugar, butter, and flour. The topping cracks during the baking process, giving the sweet treat a shell-like appearance. This pan dulce is perfect for breakfast (with a nice cup of café!) or during the merienda (afternoon snack). 

  • Tinker Bell ‘Glow’ Wings Now Available at Disney Parks

    Tinker Bell ‘Glow’ Wings Now Available at Disney Parks

    New glow wings inspired by your favorite pixie fairy, Tinker Bell, are now available at select locations at Disneyland and Walt Disney World Resorts.

    Light up the night during your favorite nighttime spectacular or add a touch of pixie dust for a day in the parks.

    Find these fairy special wings now at Bibbidi Bobbidi Boutique, Elias & Co., and World of Disney at Disneyland Resort and Emporium Complex, Mouse Gear, Discovery Trading Co. and Fantasmic Cart at the Walt Disney World Resort.

    Get your Glow Tinker Bell Wings now and set your course to the second star on the right, and light up the night!

    Want to share your new wings with Tinker Bell herself? Find her in her enchanted forest hideaway, Pixie Hollow, at Disneyland park. And meet Tink at Town Square Theater at Magic Kingdom Park.

  • VIDEO: TRON Roller Coaster Steel Support Columns Now Installed at Disney World

    VIDEO: TRON Roller Coaster Steel Support Columns Now Installed at Disney World

    Disney is now celebrating another major construction milestone for the much-anticipated TRON Roller Coaster coming to Magic Kingdom Park at the Walt Disney World Resort as the first steel support columns are now being installed! 

    The TRON attraction is based on the guest-favorite attraction TRON Lightcycle Power Run at Shanghai Disneyland.  This coaster-style attraction will allow riders to board a train of two-wheeled Lightcycles for a thrilling race through the digital frontier.

    The steel columns will serve as the framework that’ll support the coaster’s track in Tomorrowland.  And today, Disney gave a special look at the columns and the progress Walt Disney Imagineers, Disney cast members and project teams have made in bringing the attraction to life. Take a look at the video below:

    Another major milestone was recently celebrated as cast members and the project teams responsible for bringing the new TRON attraction to life at Magic Kingdom Park signed their names on one of the first steel support columns for the new attraction. 

    The TRON attraction is set to open at Magic Kingdom Park in time for Walt Disney World’s 50th anniversary in 2021.

  • New MagicBand Inspired by Forky from ‘Toy Story 4’ Debuts at Disney World

    New MagicBand Inspired by Forky from ‘Toy Story 4’ Debuts at Disney World

    “Toy Story 4” hits theaters in just over a month and today Disney Parks announced the release of a new MagicBand inspired by the adorable disposable spork, from the film, named “Forky”.

    The new Limited Edition MagicBand has an edition size of 3500 and retails for $34.99. 

    The new merch doesn’t end with the MagicBand. There is plenty more Forky inspired merchandise now available at Disneyland Resort and Walt Disney World Resort, including a special plush, apparel and more (none of which is disposable)!

    FORKY (voiced by Tony Hale) is not a toy! At least that’s what he thinks. An actual spork-turned-craft-project, Forky is pretty sure that he doesn’t belong in Bonnie’s room. Unfortunately, every time he tries to get away, someone yanks him back into an adventure he’d rather skip.

    For Disneyland, merchandise can be found in Pixar Pier at Disney California Adventure park and World of Disney at Downtown Disney District. For Walt Disney World, merchandise can be found in Beverly Sunset Boutique or Toy Story Land at Disney’s Hollywood Studios and World of Disney at Disney Springs.

    Look out for Forky in Disney·Pixar’s “Toy Story 4” in theaters on June 21, 2019.

  • NEW Limited-Release Designer Mouse Ears Coming to Disney Parks & shopDisney

    NEW Limited-Release Designer Mouse Ears Coming to Disney Parks & shopDisney

    Beginning May 24, guests visiting Walt Disney World Resort and Disneyland Resort can purchase a series of limited-release Mickey Mouse ear hats and Minnie Mouse ear headbands that, for the first time ever, are designed by notable celebrities, designers and artists!

    The collection will introduce signature elements of each collaborator to the iconic silhouettes of Mickey and Minnie for a never-before-seen look. For those of you not at the resorts, you’re in luck! They will also be available online at shopDisney.com.

    Each month, new designs will be released such as a bridal-inspired design using hand sewn crystal and pearl embroidery by Vera Wang, a decadent crystal-encrusted ear hat from The Blonds, a classic pink-puffed ear headband by Betsey Johnson, a mommy-and-daughter set by Cupcakes and Cashmere and a genuine crafted leather, floral-inspired ear headband by COACH, as seen above.

    Legendary supermodel, television host and entrepreneur Heidi Klum also designed a dazzling pair of ears coming this fall, as seen above. And in early 2020, another stunning ear headband will hit the shelves from American supermodel and entrepreneur Karlie Kloss.

    The creative collaborations don’t stop there! Other designers in the collection include HARVEYS (as seen above), ALEX AND ANI, Loungefly and a design from a galaxy far, far away by Star Warsactress Ashley Eckstein for Her Universe.

    Artists from around the world will also expand upon the stories of some of the most beloved characters and attractions in a whole new way. Some designs from artists as featured in the WonderGround Art Galleries include: NOAH, SHAG, Jerrod Maruyama, Dave Perillo and John Coulter.

    Many of the designs in the collection take inspiration from beloved Disney characters and Disney Parks attractions, including an Enchanted Tiki Room-inspired design pictured above and forthcoming designs by Disney Imagineers such as Kim Irvine, Kevin Rafferty and Joe Rohde.

    For those of you looking to get your ears on, check out the jam-packed release schedule, with even more designs to be announced in the coming months:

    • HARVEYS – May 24th
    • Betsey Johnson – Summer 2019
    • ALEX AND ANI – Summer 2019
    • Noah Fine Art – Summer 2019
    • Kim Irvine – Summer 2019
    • Her Universe – Summer 2019
    • SHAG – Summer 2019
    • Jerrod Maruyama – Fall 2019
    • Heidi Klum – Fall 2019
    • The Blonds – Fall 2019
    • Loungefly – Fall 2019
    • COACH – Fall 2019
    • Joe Rohde – April 2020
    • Vera Wang – Spring 2020
    • Cupcakes and Cashmere – Spring 2020
    • Kevin Rafferty – Spring 2020
    • Karlie Kloss – Spring 2020
    • John Coulter – Summer 2020

    Get ready to show your #DisneyStyle when these new designs from the collection hit The Disney Dress Shop, Disneyana and Off the Page at Disneyland Resort in California, Ever After Jewelry Co. & Accessories, MouseGear, Uptown Jewelers, Once Upon a Time and Discovery Trading Companyat Walt Disney World Resort in Florida and online at shopDisney.com/Disney-Parks-Designer-Collection.

  • BREAKING: Space-Themed Restaurant Coming to Epcot Will Open Later This Year

    BREAKING: Space-Themed Restaurant Coming to Epcot Will Open Later This Year

    As we previously reported, a one-of-a-kind, space-themed restaurant is currently planned for Epcot that’ll offer guests amazing meals and a spectacular view – from high above Earth and today, Disney announced that this new restaurant will be open for business by the end of 2019.

    The restaurant was initially announced in summer 2017 and once completed, the restaurant will invite guests to travel to space for an amazing dining experience in the stars. Menu details are few, but we know they have developed a menu that features internationally-inspired cuisine, more than 1,000 bottles of the world’s finest wines and a wide selection of craft beer.

    The new restaurant will be operated by the Patina Restaurant Group, led by Nick Valenti, which operates several other restaurants around Walt Disney World Resort, including Tutto Italia and Via Napoli at Epcot and Morimoto Asia and Maria & Enzo’s Ristorante at Disney Springs.

    But Epcot guests don’t have to wait until the restaurant opens to enjoy a thrilling adventure in space. In summer 2017, the park’s Mission: SPACE attraction launched new experiences: the enhanced Orange Mission offers a truly intense experience that lets guests feel the force of an actual space launch en route to Mars; while the all-new, family-friendly Green Mission takes guests on an exciting orbit around Earth.

    The price point for the new restaurant is still a mystery and there has been no announcement about its name.