Category: News

Pop-Up Disney! A Mickey Celebration Coming Soon to the Disneyland

The Disneyland Resort is introducing an all-new, must-see pop-up experience at the Downtown Disney District. Coming this spring, Pop-Up Disney! A Mickey Celebration will commemorate the one and only Mickey Mouse!

The attraction will transport you through a visually and whimsically immersive experience celebrating 90 years your old pal Mickey Mouse and of course his darling Minnie Mouse.

This limited-time exhibition will feature several different imaginatively themed rooms with vivid displays inspired by all things Mickey Mouse. Every room will feature selfie-worthy surprises and provide plenty of fun and fabulous photo ops for all your family and friends. Take a look below at some of the amazing concept art:

One such surprise will be a super-sized and super sweet bow sofa. In this area, you can pop into the portrait and take a seat on Minnie’s plush sofa or pose under Minnie’s giant bows and hearts. Don’t forget to blow a kiss!

This separately ticketed exhibit will be located near the Downtown Disney District Monorail station in the former space of ESPN Zone. Tickets will go on sale soon. Keep your ears perked to the Disney Parks Blog for more details!

Pop-Up Disney! A Mickey Celebration is another fantastic example of the excitement and evolution of entertainment, dining and shopping in the Downtown Disney District. Most recently, we welcomed Ballast Point Brewing Company, Salt & Straw scoop shop, the re-designed Wetzel’s Pretzels, Naples Ristorante e Bar, Napolini Pizzeria and the re-imagined World of Disney!

February 18, 2019
Comedy Legend Carol Burnett Visits Walt Disney World

Carol Burnett visted Walt Disney World this weekend while the comedy legend was in town for a stop on her latest comedy tour.

She took time to share a laugh with Goofy at Epcot. There they are pictured in the photo above recreating Carol’s famous “ear tug,” a movement she did at the end of every episode of The Carol Burnett Show.

Carol Creighton Burnett is an actress, comedian, singer, and writer who is best known for starring in her CBS variety/sketch comedy show The Carol Burnett Show which ran from 1967 to 1978.

Her Disney roles include her guest appearances on The Muppet Show in episode 515, the host of the Disney Sunday Movie episode “Great Moments in Disney Animation”, Walt Disney World 4th of July Spectacular, Walt Disney World’s 20th Anniversary Celebration, and Queen Aggravain in Once Upon A Mattress. She also voiced Haru in The Secret World of Arrietty.

February 18, 2019
Walt Disney Archives Founder Dave Smith Passes Away at the Age of 78

In the same week that Walt Disney’s Son-in-Law and Former Disney CEO passes away, the Disney family is now mourning the loss of yet another Disney legend. Walt Disney Archives founder Dave Smith passed away in Burbank, California, on February 15, 2019 at the age of 78.

Dave dedicated his four-decade career at The Walt Disney Company to preserving Disney’s precious treasures from film, television, theme parks, and beyond.

“I’m deeply saddened to learn of Dave Smith’s passing,” said Bob Iger, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, The Walt Disney Company. “He was the unsung hero of Disney’s history who, as our first archivist, spent 40 years rescuing countless documents and artifacts from obscurity, investing endless hours restoring and preserving these priceless pieces of our legacy, and putting them in context to tell our story. Dave was a true Disney Legend, and we are indebted to him for building such an enduring, tangible connection to our past that continues to inspire our future.”

Named a Disney Legend in 2007, Dave was beloved by fans around the world for his wide knowledge of the Company’s rich history, which he shared in books and through his popular magazine column “Ask Dave.”

February 16, 2019
Man Points Gun at Guests Over Parking Spot Dispute at Animal Kingdom Report Says

According to the Orange County Sheriff’s Office, a Lake Mary couple allegedly had a handgun pointed a handgun at them by an elderly man during a dispute over a parking space for the disabled at Disney’s Animal Kingdom.

The man’s name wasn’t released and he wasn’t arrested, because there were conflicting stories about what happened, according to the report. The Sheriff’s Office has forwarded the case to the state attorney’s office to decide whether to file charges.

According to the OCSO, The altercation happened on Sunday while the 60-year-old man and his 62-year-old wife were visiting the theme park.

The woman, who was driving, told deputies that she was waiting for a car to back out of a parking spot so she could pull into the space. That’s when a man driving a gray SUV came from the opposite direction at a high rate of speed and cut in front of them to take the spot.

The driver was described as in his 70s with a full, gray beard. She claims he almost crashed into them and when her husband raised his right fist at the SUV driver, he responded by lifting a handgun and pointing it at them over the steering wheel. The passenger of SUV driver disputes their claim.

The SUV driver was found at the theme park security checkpoint. He was with his passenger, a 65-year-old North Carolina woman who admitted to authorities that the man did make an angry gesture back, but she said it was with his wallet in his hand and not a gun.

She told deputies that they were concealed weapon permit holders and there was no gun in the vehicle. A search warrant from a judge was obtained by the sheriff’s office to search the man’s vehicle, but the incident report was redacted and it’s not clear if anything was found.

February 16, 2019
Georgia Merry and Brian Hull New Beauty and the Beast Duet is Magical

Youtube sensation Georgia Merry and impressionist Brian Hull have teamed up once again. This time the duo is singing “Something There” from Disney’s “Beauty and Beast” and it’s amazing!

Merry and Hull have partnered up for a duet before with a performance from Disney’s Pocahontas and this time they have brought the magic once again! Take a look at the new video below:

Breaking through with her sound and style, Georgia Merry has become one of YouTube’s biggest Disney content creators. With over a hundred million video views she has really made quite a name for herself and keeps her fans coming back for more.

Georgia is 22 and lives just outside of Manchester, UK. She created her channel around five years ago and her content is split between covers of the latest popular songs, vlogs and, by far and away her most popular and viewed content, Disney medleys.

Each of Georgia’s Disney medleys takes around two months of solid work to produce. Her medleys are a result of massive amounts of hard work, from planning and producing the music that it will feature to cutting the transitions between songs. She has to record the vocals, plan the costumes and make-up and then of course the shooting and editing of the video, all to come up with the final production that you’ll see on YouTube.

February 15, 2019
3-Day Florida Residents Discover Disney Tickets are Back
There’s no better way to kick off 2019 than with a Walt Disney World Resort visit and now is the perfect time, because the 3-Day Florida Residents Discover Disney tickets are back!

Florida Residents can now purchase a 3-Day Discover Disney Ticket for only $175 plus tax for a limited time ($59 per day plus tax), valid for admission to one theme park per day. Residents can also add a 4th day for just $20 more plus tax (4 days for $49 per day plus tax or $195 total plus tax). Disney World tickets can be purchased now through June 27, 2019, and Florida Residents can visit any day through June 30, 2019.

Now More Than Ever, it’s time for Florida Residents to visit Walt Disney World Resort! Take a look below at all the amazing things happening at the parks this year!
- Starting January 18, Magic Kingdom Park will host Mickey & Minnie’s Surprise Celebration and honor Mickey and Minnie Mouse with new entertainment, special experiences, merchandise and more. The new “Move It! Shake It! MousekeDance It! Street Party” will travel down Main Street, U.S.A. several times daily, and you can meet Mickey and Minnie together – wearing their new celebration outfits – in Town Square Theater. Plus, rock around on Seven Dwarfs Mine Train and enjoy the Happily Ever After fireworks spectacular at night.
- Celebrate the 30th Anniversary of Disney’s Hollywood Studios this year. Beginning January 18 guests can party with Pixar pals and enjoy an Incredible Celebration where Pixar Place is transformed into a Municiberg city block, complete with incredible décor, live entertainment, character appearances, and more (including the Edna Mode Experience)! Plus, a door to the monster world will open at Walt Disney Presents, where Mike and Sulley from Disney•Pixar’s “Monsters, Inc.” will be greeting you. And Woody, Buzz Lightyear, Jessie and the rest of the gang are ready to welcome you into Andy’s backyard at the park’s new Toy Story Land; twist around hills, curves, and drops on Slinky Dog Dash and take a spin through space on Alien Swirling Saucers.
- The 25th anniversary of Walt Disney Pictures’ animated classic “The Lion King” will be celebrated in a big way at Disney’s Animal Kingdom beginning January 18 with the debut of the “Hakuna Matata Time Dance Party” on Discovery Island and immersive backdrops which will allow guests to step into scenes from the film, in addition to The Festival of the Lion King musical extravaganza. And while you’re at the park, it’s the perfect time to check out Pandora – The World of Avatar; fly on the back of a banshee on Avatar Flight of Passage and drift through a bioluminescent rainforest on Na’vi River Journey.
- Don’t miss the Epcot International Festival of the Arts from January 18 through February 25 where the Disney on Broadway Concert Series expands to offer live performances seven nights a week this year! And later this spring, the Epcot International Flower & Garden Festival will return to the park from March 6 through June 3, with the Garden Rocks Concert Series which also expands to seven nights a week! Plus, glide through the land of Arendelle on Frozen Ever After and adventure to places around the globe on Soarin’ Around the World.
Tickets can be used anytime now through June 30, 2019 with no blockout dates. Proof of Florida residency required. Tickets are nonrefundable and nontransferable. Tickets exclude activities and events separately priced.

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February 15, 2019
Wreck-it Ralph and Vanellope Meet & Greet at Epcot Gets a New Home

Starting this week you can meet Wreck-it Ralph and Vanellope from Disney’s animated adventure “Ralph Breaks the Internet” in a brand new location at Epcot!

The encounter opened up last fall, when their movie debuted in theaters in a temporary location inside Innoventions West. Now you can bump fists and pose for pics with this lovable video game “villain” and his adorable pal in the Imagination! pavilion.

The staff of the Imagination Institute is now conducting a new experiment, creating a portal into other dimensions. That portal has opened a window on the internet for Ralph and Vanellope to step through, right into the ImageWorks area of the Imagination! pavilion, where you can meet with them every day.

The hit film “Ralph Breaks the Internet” is now available on Digital and comes to Blu-ray on February 26. Available for the first time on 4K Ultra HD!

February 14, 2019
New Villaintine’s Day Merchandise Available at Disney Parks

At Disney Parks, February 13th is known as Villaintine’s Day and to help celebrate they have gathered up some of the latest, most villainous Disney merchandise you’ll find anywhere.

Why celebrate Disney Villains? Because without them, there would be no Disney heroes! Can you imagine Peter Pan without Captain Hook? What Ariel’s adventure have been without Ursula?

Take a look below to see all the Villaintine’s Day merch!

Create stylish look with these apparel and accessories from Disney Parks. From Maleficent-inspired socks and shirts to a baseball cap celebrating the Queen of Hearts select items can be found at trendy shops such as DisneyStyle at Disney Springs West Side. The tee-shirt for Gaston’s Tavern is found at Bonjour Village Gifts in New Fantasyland at Magic Kingdom Park.

Other accessory options include Disney Villain-inspired crossbody bags and a backpack as well as a retail MagicBand 2 that’s covered with everyone’s favorite bad guys.

If you have a passion for Disney style, check out the dress covered with villain from The Dress Shop collection. It has a classic look with a modern fit which makes it a wonderful outfit to wear when visiting Disney Parks. It’s best paired with a Maleficent-inspired, Mouse-eared headband.

If you love collecting or trading Disney pins, we have several individual open edition pins from Yzma to Cruella de Vil. You can build the perfect villainous collection by adding these pins to a specially designed pin trading starter kit with lanyard.

Even more villains are included in the “World of Evil” mystery pin set with artwork created by Jerrod Maruyama. Each pack contains five randomly selected pins.

You can add a villainous touch to your home with new coffee mugs featuring quotes by Hades from Disney’s “Hercules” and Ursula from Disney’s “The Little Mermaid.”

Or, if you prefer antlers in all of your decorating, check out the Gaston’s Tavern wall sign with matching stein.

Finally, this PANDORA Disney Villains Charm Set is available at Uptown Jewelers at Walt Disney World Resort.

These items and more are offered in a variety of merchandise locations at Disney Parks. You may also find select products on shopDisney.com

February 13, 2019
First Look: Disney Releases First ‘Frozen 2’ Teaser-Trailer

Today, Disney dropped the first teaser-trailer for “Frozen 2” and it looks amazing!

Co-director Jennifer Lee teased that the characters are “going to go far out of Arendelle” in the sequel for a “bigger, more epic” journey.

The teaser for the highly anticipated follow up to Disney’s 2013 hit gives us a peek at what all your favorite Arendelle characters have been up to for these last six years. Take a look at the trailer below:

The teaser starts off with Elsa watching the rise and fall of the waves as a storm brews overhead. She then musters her courage and manages to run across the water by making a path of snowflakes and ice. However, she quickly falls into the surf.

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.

“Frozen 2,” hits theaters Nov. 22.

February 13, 2019
New ‘Aladdin’ Trailer Reveals First Look at Will Smith’s Blue Genie

We’ve said it before, but this time the genie is definitely out of the bottle. The latest look at Disney’s live-action “Aladdin” is here and it finally reveals Will Smith in his full blue Genie form for the first time.

Twenty-seven years after the animated “Aladdin” became a classic, Disney dropped the new trailer during the Grammys on Sunday night.

Take a look below at the trailer to see what you think of Will Smith in the role.

In addition to Smith’s Genie, who towers over Mena Massoud’s Aladdin in his bulked-up blue form, we get looks at the villainous Jafar (playing by Marwen Kenzari), Naomi Scott’s Princess Jasmine, and the sprawling city of Agrabah.

Smith takes on Robin Williams’ former role as the Genie, promising in an Entertainment Weekly first look last December to bring a “hip hop flavor” to the part. “Sherlock Holmes” director Guy Ritchie takes the helm.

The original, animated “Aladdin” premiered in 1992 and famously starred the late Robin Williams in a virtuoso vocal performance as the Genie that earned him a Golden Globe. The movie has grossed $504 million worldwide.

“Aladdin” hits theaters May 24, 2019.

February 10, 2019