Category: Disney

A Second Live-Action Star Wars Series Based on ‘Rogue One’ is in the Works

Disney Chairman and CEO Bob Iger announced yesterday that Lucasfilm is in development of a second Star Wars live-action series for the company’s new direct-to-consumer streaming service called Disney+.

The series, which will go into production next year, follows the adventures of rebel spy Cassian Andor during the formative years of the Rebellion and prior to the events of Rogue One: A Star Wars Story. Diego Luna will reprise the role of Andor.

“Going back to the Star Wars universe is very special for me,” said Luna. “I have so many memories of the great work we did together and the relationships I made throughout the journey. We have a fantastic adventure ahead of us, and this new exciting format will give us the chance to explore this character more deeply.”

The rousing spy thriller will explore tales filled with espionage and daring missions to restore hope to a galaxy in the grip of a ruthless Empire.

A release date for the series has not yet been announced. Stay tuned to Disney Dorks for the latest updates.

November 9, 2018
Mickey Mouse ABC TV Special Airs This Weekend Celebrating 90 Years

Mickey Mouse is turning 90 this year and the iconic character is getting his own prime-time TV special that will air this weekend on ABC.

You can celebrate 90 years of the one-and-only Mickey Mouse in a two-hour, prime-time special airing this Sunday, November 4 starting at 8:00 p.m. EST. From the Shrine Auditorium in Los Angeles, California, the elegant affair will feature star-studded musical performances, moving tributes and never-before-seen short films.

You can watch the dazzling special on the ABC app from your smartphone and tablet (iOS and Android), computer on ABC.com and connected devices (Roku, AppleTV and Amazon Fire TV). Take a look at the trailer below.

Superstars from music, film and television will join the festivities to celebrate the birthday of the internationally beloved character, including Kristen Bell, Sofia Carson, Tony Hale, Sarah Hyland, Sklyar Astin, Kelsea Ballerini, Miles Brown, Anna Camp, Josh Gad, Wendy McLendon-Covey and Sage Steele. There will also be special musical performances by Josh Groban, NCT 127, Leslie Odom Jr., Meghan Trainor, Zac Brown Band, Luis Fonsi and Tori Kelly.

Since his big-screen debut in Steamboat Willie on Nov. 18, 1928, Mickey has been the global ambassador for The Walt Disney Company. From the beloved Mickey Mouse Club to today’s Mickey Mouse cartoon shorts, Mickey’s optimistic outlook and endearing personality continue to delight fans around the world every day.

Disney Parks will continue the celebration with special in-park activations at all six Disney resorts around the world, bringing the party well into the New Year for all things Mickey Mouse.

November 1, 2018
Ribbon Cutting of the Re-Imagined World of Disney at Disney Springs

As we previously reported, World of Disney in Disney Springs opened to the public after a year of renovations. Saturday, October 27th, was their official Ribbon Cutting celebration and we can report we have found the Magic everyone has been looking for!

As Disney Imagineers began to work on re-imagining the old World of Disney they uncovered even more hidden Disney magic. You see, this used to be an old Farmer’s Market. After being abandoned for many years, it was taken over by young designers and artists who turned it into a bustling Disney animation studio. They moved on to Hollywood Studios, but this remodel has uncovered all the magic they left behind!

Vintage line drawings from the Disney vault hang on the wall, and come alive before your eyes. The exposed brick you’ll see throughout the store is all reclaimed from old buildings. Jars of paint left over from the artists decorate the shelves, and if you wait and watch you might even find a little pixie dust was left behind with the jars that helps other paintings dance and play. (Check out the video on Instagram: @MerlinsCauldron) If you look closely you’ll even see a subtle nod to Mickey in the jars of paint.

Look out for moving projections on the floors and walls. We were informed by Disney Cast Members that these will updated with the season’s, holiday’s, and when new Disney movies come out. So there will always be something new to see! The wall behind Belle is a montage of classic and new Disney Princesses, with a fireworks show at the end. If it’s quiet in the store you can even hear the fireworks going off!

The chandeliers above Cinderella are made of tiara’s and wands sold in the store, and Cinderella and Belle’s dresses are made up of hundreds of princess dolls.

There’s even magic at the registers, which are made from Imagineering desks. They’re full of classic movie references, and are covered with Disney doodles.

Stay tuned for an upcoming video walkthrough to be posted on the Disney Dorks Facebook page. On your next visit to the re-imagined World of Disney take time to look for any hidden details I might have missed, and let us know in the comments what you think of the big reveal!

October 30, 2018
Pirates Of The Caribbean May Reboot Without Johnny Depp

Johnny Depp may have walked the plank as Jack Sparrow for the last time according to some reports. A “Pirates Of The Caribbean” exec hinted recently that the actor would not appear in the newly planned reboot of the franchise.

The 55-year-old has played Jack Sparrow in the films for the past 15 years, but he will reportedly no longer be part of the films as Disney Studios plan a reboot.

As Disney Studios confirm they are planning a major reboot for the franchise, script writer Stuart Beattie revealed in an interview with DailyMailTV that they were planning on reworking the whole franchise – and implying that Johnny Depp might not appear in the reboot.

“I think he’s had a great run”, the writer said of Johnny Depp’s 15 years playing Jack Sparrow. “Obviously, he’s made that character his own and it’s become the character he’s most famous for now. And kids all over the world love him as that character so I think it’s been great for him, it’s been great for us, so I’m just very, very happy about it.”

He went on to say that playing the pirate will be Depp’s “legacy” as “it’s the only character he’s played five times”, adding that it was the franchise that helped him to establish himself as an actor.

Screenrant reported back in August that, Disney is keen to bring Joachim Ronning back to direct a sixth Pirates movie, which would likely focus on the new, younger cast members; Brenton Thwaites as Henry Turner, and Kaya Scodelario as Carina Smyth.

According to Deadline, Disney has had early talks with Deadpool and Zombieland screenwriters Rhett Reese and Paul Wernick about writing a script.

It is not known why Depp has been dropped from the Pirates Of The Caribbean franchise, but Depp’s private life has been seriously marred recently by allegations of abuse from ex-wife Amber Heard, of substance abuse, of his treatment of cast and crew, and his general behavior on set.

At this point, it’s unclear if the statements would mean the end of Depp’s role as Jack Sparrow. Only time will tell.

October 28, 2018
Disney-Inspired Dream Home With Mickey Mouse Pool Hits the Market for $850K

If you can’t live in Disney World, then this is the next best thing! A Disney-themed home located in Palm Bay, Florida went up for sale this week and it is absolutely magical.

The 5-bedroom, 6-bathroom home is listed for $849,000 and sits about an hour away from the Orlando theme park. The estate is situated an eight-acre lot and is every Disney lovers dream home.

The front yard has a lagoon in the shape of a classic silhouetted Mickey. The backyard has a massive Mickey–shaped, resort-style pool and hot tub, complete with a stone-enclosed waterfall, a tiki-style hut, a grotto, and a walking bridge.

On the inside, the home has Disney touches from corner to corner. Multiple rooms throughout the house feature large character murals on brightly colored walls.

Other rooms, like the kitchen, include tasteful touches such as small character paintings above the stove, or a mouse-shaped mirror in the bathroom.

The home’s front door even pays homage to The Mouse with a stained glass window adorned with an image of Mickey and Minnie Mouse.

The entryway shows even more Disney artwork. From a floor-to-ceiling mural of Cinderella at her castle with Mickey, Donald and Goofy near a moat, to another of Snow White and her woodland creatures painted directly on the wall near the stairs.

The magical Mickey Mouse house is listed with Dave Settgast with Treasure Coast Sotheby’s International Realty. After just over a week on the market, the home is already under offer.

October 27, 2018
New Vintage Mickey Mouse Club Collection Debuts at Disney Parks

If you’ve been a fan of the Mickey Mouse Club, then you’re going to love this new collection. Inspired by the classic show, the new line features tees, jackets, and accessories that feature the iconic logo and everyone’s favorite hat accessory.

You’ll love these Mickey Mouse Club Hat wristlets! I’m just in love with the sequined one!

This letterman jacket is the perfect vintage style to match the Mickey Mouse Club logo.

You can find the collection at the newly reimagined World of Disney at Disney Springs and soon at Downtown Disney!

October 26, 2018
Disney’s New ’90s Flashback Collection Is Pure Nostalgia

Calling all ’90s kids! You’ll be so excited to hear that Disney has just launched an entire ’90s flashback collection inspired by some of your favorite childhood Disney movies.

The Oh My Disney ‘90s Flashback Collection is chock full of items celebrating some of your favorite animated Disney classics from the ‘90s, like Beauty and the Beast, The Lion King, Aladdin, Hercules, and more! Inspired by the decade we love so much, this collection features denim jackets, clicky pens, VHS-inspired goodies, and so much more.

Take a look below at all of the totally rad items you can find in our this super nostalgic collection:

ALADDIN

You will officially never take off this Aladdin denim jacket. It has a Genie patch on the front and the Magic Carpet on the back. You can pair it with the Aladdin VHS clutch to really make it sing!

HERCULES

Get cozy with a Hercules pajama set and some hot chocolate in these Hercules mugs.

THE LION KING

This Hakuna Matata tee will make you super happy. Don’t forget to pair it with The Lion King VHS clutch! The Lion King clock looks like it’s straight out of the ‘90s and takes us back to our childhoods!

BEAUTY AND THE BEAST

Another vintage-looking item that you’ll absolutely adore is this Beauty and the Beast tee. Rock it with a Beauty and the Beast VHS clutch and you’ll be good to go. A set of four Beauty and the Beast cups is all you’ll need to drink your beverages in style. We are obsessed with the throwback feel of these.

VHS OBSESSED

You saw the VHS clutches for Beauty and the Beast, Aladdin, and The Lion King above, but it doesn’t stop there! They also have VHS clutches available for The Hunchback of Notre Dame, A Goofy Movie, and Hercules!

In addition to all of these adorable VHS clutches, you’ll be downright obsessed with these VHS notebooks!

Rep your love for Hercules, The Hunchback of Notre Dame, The Lion King, Aladdin, Beauty and the Beast, and A Goofy Movie every time you put a pen to paper.

And if you like to keep your VHS love on the small side, they have some cute little keychains that might do the trick! They come inside a mystery box, so you won’t know which one you get until you open the box.

The Oh My Disney ‘90s Flashback Collection is a 90’s kids dream. The line is available now, and you can explore all that this ’90s Flashback line has to offer for yourself at shopDisney.

October 26, 2018
Guide to Mickey Mouse 90th Anniversary Worldwide Celebrations
It was all started by a mouse. Now 90 years later, we are in party-prep mode for the birthday of the one and only Mickey Mouse and there are going to be celebrations all over the world.

With a milestone as big as 90 years, one party simply will not do! That’s why Mickey’s birthday celebration will span across the globe with a series of events at all Disney Parks sites around the world, including the previously announced World’s Biggest Mouse Party – a limited-time, global celebration of Mickey and Minnie.

Walt Disney World Resort in Florida will celebrate Mickey’s birthday from November 16-18 with special merchandise and food & beverage items as well as the chance for guests to celebrate. Sing “Happy Birthday” along with the Dapper Dans on Main Street, U.S.A., and join in a special birthday dance party at Rockettower Plaza Stage in Tomorrowland. Then in 2019, Walt Disney World will continue celebrating when World’s Biggest Mouse Party comes to the resort.
- Disneyland Resort in California will host a celebration cavalcade for Mickey Mouse on November 18, featuring some of his special friends and the Disneyland Band, starting at “it’s a small world” and pausing for a special moment at Sleeping Beauty Castle before continuing down Main Street, U.S.A., to Town Square. The party continues when World’s Biggest Mouse Party begins at Disneyland Resort in 2019.
- Disney Cruise Line will join the celebration when World’s Biggest Mouse Party takes to the seas in 2019.
- Shanghai Disney Resort will be the first to kick off World’s Biggest Mouse Party with a brand-new Mickey-themed float at the opening ceremony of the Shanghai Tourism Festival on September 15 to commemorate the Shanghai launch of World’s Biggest Mouse Party. At Shanghai Disneyland, a giant birthday card will be installed next to “Storytellers” statue, featuring birthday wishes from Mickey’s pals. From November 16-18, guests will enjoy themed food and merchandise offerings as well as the opportunity to sing “Happy Birthday” to Mickey just before the nighttime spectacular show each evening, all culminating with a special nighttime birthday spectacular at Enchanted Storybook Castle on November 18.
- Hong Kong Disneyland will begin its World’s Biggest Mouse Party activations on Mickey’s birthday, November 18, with commemorative park tickets, special food & beverage and merchandise, a hotel room overlay and “We Love Mickey” projection show through February 2019. And Hong Kong Disneyland guests will receive special birthday stickers, available only on November 18.
- Tokyo Disney Resort will join the celebration this fall with special decorations and merchandise.
- Disneyland Paris will celebrate the World’s Biggest Mouse Party this fall and into winter with new holiday season entertainment and special surprises.
“As Walt said, ‘I only hope that we never lose sight of one thing—that it was all started by a mouse’,” said Bob Chapek, Chairman of Disney Parks, Experiences and Consumer Products. “From ‘The True Original Exhibition’ to a year-long celebration in our parks around the world, we are honoring the deep connection that families and fans have made with Mickey and Minnie Mouse for nearly a century.”

Mickey’s 90th is definitely a “mouse”-do this fall! With so many birthday parties to choose from, one question remains: which will you be a part of?
October 23, 2018
New L’Oréal and Mary Poppins Returns Lipstick is Practically Perfect
L’Oréal Paris and Disney are teaming up to celebrate the release of Mary Poppins returns this December. To celebrate the release they are launching a range of Mary Poppins themed Colour Riche Lipsticks that will have you saying supercalifragilisticexpialidocious!

L’Oreal x Mary Poppins Returns Colour Riche Lipstick is an exclusive collection dedicated to the Mary Poppins Returns movie and each of them arrives in a unique Mary Poppins inspired case.

The special new collection includes 7 ultra-feminine shades. Take a look at each one below:
- Colour Riche 344 Retro Red
- Colour Riche 346 Scarlet Silhouette
- Colour Riche 636 Mahogany Studs
- Colour Riche 345 Cherry Crystal
- Colour Riche 364 16 Place Vendome
- Colour Riche 342 Copper Crystal
- Colour Riche 265 Rose Perle
Even better than purchasing them separately, these beauties also come in a box set. The box is inspired by Mary Poppins’ bottomless carpetbag, and it opens to reveal a charming interior inspired by the home of the Banks family.

Currently the lipstick collection is only available in Italy, with Colour Riche 265 and the Box Set being sold exclusively on Amazon. The set is sold for EUR 69,99, while each of the lipsticks comes with a price tag of EUR 12,99.

While there is no word on if the set will be released in the U.S., you can still find the collection on eBay.
October 23, 2018
‘Ralph Breaks the Internet’ Getting a Sneak Peak at Disney Parks

For a limited time next month, guests visiting Disney Parks will be able to preview a sequence from Disney’s new animated adventure “Ralph Breaks the Internet” in sneak peeks planned for Disneyland and Walt Disney World Resorts.

Guests at Disney’s Hollywood Studios will get to see this advance look at a portion of the film, starting Friday, November 2, as part of the Walt Disney Presents attraction.

At Disneyland park, the preview of “Ralph Breaks the Internet” will be shown in 3D at the Tomorrowland Theater. This limited sneak peek experience will be presented by Mailchimp at Disneyland Resort, November 9 – December 9.

In “Ralph Breaks the Internet,” video-game bad guy Ralph and best friend Vanellope leave the comforts of Litwak’s arcade in an attempt to save her game. Their quest takes them to the vast world of the internet, a world Vanellope wholeheartedly embraces – so much so that Ralph worries he may lose the only friend he’s ever had.

Take a look at the latest trailer for “Ralph Breaks the Internet,” and be sure to head to Disney Parks for this limited-time sneak peek as you get hyped for the film’s big release on November 21!

October 21, 2018