Category: News

Disney Reveals Guardians of the Galaxy ‘Storytelling’ Roller Coaster Ride Vehicle

The “Guardians of the Galaxy”-inspired attraction at Epcot is going to be an out of this galaxy experience like no other. Earlier this week, Disney Parks, Experiences and Consumer Products Chairman Bob Chapek shared the first details on the innovative new ride system planned to bring the adventurous attraction to life.

According to Bob, building an adventure this big will require a ride system and ride vehicles unlike anything our guests have experienced before. What guests will encounter on the Guardians of the Galaxy Attraction can best be described as a one-of-a-kind storytelling coaster that connects the adventure of a storyline with the thrills of a coaster.

“On most coasters, the vehicles point straight ahead throughout the ride,” Bob explained. “But on this attraction, each individual cab will be programmed to direct your eye to the story happening around you.

That means instead of whizzing by the action, you’ll be fully immersed in the story from the minute you launch.”

The attraction will be one of the world’s longest enclosed roller coasters when it opens in Future World at Epcot. Earlier this year, 960 trucks’ worth of concrete poured the foundation of this mammoth attraction, which will be housed inside a building so large that the volume of four Spaceship Earth attractions could fit inside it!

The attraction will open in time for the 50th anniversary of Walt Disney World Resort in 2021.

November 15, 2018
New Live-Action Dumbo Trailer Will Warm Your Heart

A new for trailer for Tim Burton’s live-action “Dumbo” remake just aired during the 52nd Annual CMA Awards and it will warm your heart.

The reimagined story expands on the beloved classic story where, as Disney puts it, “differences are celebrated, family is cherished and dreams take flight.”

The story begins when circus owner Max Medici played by Danny DeVito who enlists former star Holt Farrier played Colin Farrell and his children to care for a newborn elephant. “We’re all family here,” they tell a frightened Dumbo. “No matter how small.” Take a look at the trailer below:

The trailer, which features Norwegian popstar Aurora singing Baby Mine, features clips of Dreamland as well as Dumbo taking flight for the first time.

Tim Burton helms the live action “Dumbo” which is inspired by the 1941 animated film. It’s written by Ehren Kruger and has an all-star cast including Eva Green, Colin Farrell, Michael Keaton, Alan Arkin, and Danny Devito.

Disney has continued its dominance at the box office in with a slew of live-action remakes of its animated classics, including “Alice in Wonderland,” “The Jungle Book,” and last year’s $1.25 billion worldwide grossing “Beauty and the Beast.”

Tim Burton’s Dumbo flies into theaters March 29, 2019.

November 14, 2018
Disney Reveals Name of New 15-story Tower at Coronado Springs Resort

Last year, Disney announced a massive expansion of Disney’s Coronado Springs Resort and today, Disney Parks, Experiences and Consumer Products Chairman Bob Chapek unveiled more about the reimagining, including the name of the new 15-story centerpiece of the resort, the Gran Destino Tower.

The tower, which will be completed in July 2019, will serve as the new main entrance point for guests visiting the resort, and will add a total of 545 new guest rooms (including 50 suites) to the resort, as well as feature a gorgeous two-story lobby. A themed table-service restaurant is also planned for the top of Gran Destino Tower, which will serve up delicious food and incredible views of the Walt Disney World Resort.

An oasis set on the shore of Lago Dorado, the reimagined Disney’s Coronado Springs Resort celebrates the daring spirit of the great Spanish explorers, artists, writers and architects. Throughout the resort, guests will discover a blend of classic Spanish influences, imaginative Disney touches and modern comforts both inside and out. The resort’s more than 1,800 existing rooms have also been fully updated with new fixtures, furnishings and lighting. A second new restaurant is planned to open on an island in the middle of the resort’s 14-acre lake, Lago Dorado, with new walkways stretching across the water, making it convenient no matter where guests stay at the resort. And a fresh color palette will tie the entire resort experience together, blending the new and the newly reimagined.

Guests will soon be able to make reservations for Gran Destino Tower for stays beginning in July 2019.

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November 14, 2018
Man Banned from Disney World After Holding Trump 2020 Sign on Splash Mountain

A man who several weeks ago was banned from Disney World after hanging a huge Donald Trump 2020 banner in the Magic Kingdom has been banned — for a second time.

Disney officials took away Don Cini’s annual pass back in September, after he posted a video of him waving a Trump 2020 banner over the Main Street Train Station. Disney reconsidered the position and allowed him to come back to the parks with the stipulation that he would not hang anymore flags.

Now his latest political antics have gotten him banned — again. And this time permanently. Cini was captured holding a Trump 2020 banner on Splash Mountain. After, the ride picture came with more than the usual decorative boarder. This one came with a note from the Orange County Sheriff’s Office saying that Cini trespassed and his conduct is not welcomed on Disney property.

Cini says that after taking the picture, he was escorted off property and he is now banned from all Disney World properties, including the theme parks, resorts, and Disney Springs.

A picture of Don Cini’s latest guerilla style political support shows him riding down Splash Mountain with a “Trump 2020” sign and on Expedition Everest, he held a “Keep America Great” sign.

We spoke with Cini and asked him if he thought it was worth it. He said, “Yes, because I shouldn’t have been trespassed.” Cini is currently meeting with attorneys to find out what options are available to him. “I didn’t expect them to trespass I just wanted to get the picture,” Cini said.

Disney has now permanently revoked his annual pass, which he says he had for 24 years. Disney’s park rules state that, “the usage of any flag, banner or sign to incite a crowd” is prohibited.

November 13, 2018
Mickey’s Birthday Complete Foodie Guide for Disney Parks
Mickey Mouse is turning 90 years young and what better way to celebrate than with Mickey-themed eats and treats across the Walt Disney World and Disneyland Resorts! This November, for one weekend only, Disney Parks has a TON of specialty items on both coasts to celebrate 90 wonderful years of Mickey Mouse.

Oh boy, oh boy! Check out all of these yummy offerings! They will only be available Nov. 16-18, 2018, at Walt Disney World Resort and Nov. 17-18, 2018, at Disneyland Resort unless otherwise noted. Take a look at the Foodie Guide below to find out about all the yummy goodness they are dishing out to celebrate Mickey Mouse!

WALT DISNEY WORLD RESORT

Magic Kingdom Park
- Birthday Bash Push Pop – filled with birthday cake pastry cream and layered with cake crumbles, buttercream, and glitter sprinkles; available at Cosmic Ray’s Starlight Café, Pinocchio Village Haus, Pecos Bill Tall Tale Inn & Café, Columbia Harbour House
- Confetti Mickey Pretzel – Mickey pretzel topped with marshmallow cream and confetti sprinkles; available at The Lunching Pad, Storybook Circus, Liberty Square Market, and pretzel carts in Main Street, U.S.A. and Frontierland
- Mickey Cheeseburger – Angus burger with macaroni and cheese, American cheese, cheese sauce, and spicy cheese dust on a Mickey Mouse Bun; available at Cosmic Ray’s Starlight Cafe
- Minnie Kitchen Sink Sundae – two scoops of your choice of ice cream topped with hot fudge, whipped cream, cherries, and your choice of peanut butter or caramel served in a Minnie Kitchen Sink souvenir bowl; available at Plaza Ice Cream Parlor
- Cheesy Hot Diggity Dog – all-beef hot dog topped with cheddar, queso, and seasoned cheese puffs; available at Casey’s Corner
- Steamboat Willie Cookies and Cream Cheesecake – available at Jungle Navigation Co. LTD Skipper Canteen, The Crystal Palace, and Tony’s Town Square Restaurant
Disney’s Animal Kingdom Theme Park
- Mickey’s Birthday Cupcake – chocolate cupcake topped with buttercream frosting, a fondant birthday balloon, and an edible image of Mickey; available at Creature Comforts, Pizzafari, and Restaurantosaurus
Disney’s Hollywood Studios
- Mickey’s Birthday Cake – vanilla cake with sprinkles, buttercream, and a chocolate Mickey medallion; available at Trolley Car Café, ABC Commissary, Rosie’s All-American Café, and Backlot Express
Epcot
- Hidden Mickey Cupcake – vanilla cupcake with brownie filling topped with buttercream icing and fondant birthday hat; available at Kringla Bakeri og Kafe Nov. 17-18
- Mickey Cookies and Cream Cheesecake – available at Sunshine Seasons
- Mickey’s Celebration Cupcake – vanilla cupcake filled with white chocolate mousse; available at Fountain View Nov. 17-18
- Mickey and Minnie Birthday Specialty Cupcakes – chocolate cupcake topped with buttercream, sprinkles, and chocolate ears; available at Coral Reef Restaurant Nov. 18 only
- Mickey-shaped Cucumber Salad – available for lunch and dinner at Garden Grill Restaurant Nov. 18 only
- Mickey Mousse – chocolate mousse with cookies and cream crumbles; available at Garden Grill Restaurant Nov. 18 only
Disney’s All-Star Resorts
- Birthday Fudge Cupcake – chocolate cupcake with fudge filling topped with fudge buttercream and chocolate balloons; available at Intermission Food Court, End Zone Food Court, and World Premier Food Court
Disney’s Art of Animation Resort
- Cookies and Cream Sorcerer Cupcake – chocolate cupcake with cookies and cream filling topped with vanilla buttercream; available at Landscape of Flavors
Disney’s Pop Century Resort
- Fudgefetti Sundae Cupcake – vanilla cupcake with whipped chocolate ganache filling topped with vanilla buttercream, chocolate fudge, and sprinkles; available at Everything POP Shopping and Dining
Disney’s Port Orleans Resort
- Cookies and Cream Birthday Cupcake – vanilla cupcake filled with cookies and cream buttercream topped with cookies and cream and vanilla buttercream, white crispy pearls, and milk chocolate Mickey ears; available at Riverside Mill Food Court and Sassagoula Floatworks and Food Factory
Disney’s Animal Kingdom Lodge
- Mickey’s Mini Gâteau – chocolate chip sponge cake with milk chocolate mousse; available at The Mara
Disney’s BoardWalk
- Steamboat Willie Heritage Mickey – white chocolate mousse tart with a dark chocolate mousse Mickey dome and chocolate buttons, ears, and tail; available at BoardWalk Bakery
Disney’s Contemporary Resort
- Mickey’s Birthday Cake Cupcake – red velvet cake with chocolate buttercream filling topped with cream cheese buttercream icing, white chocolate Mickey balloons, and a mini birthday cake; available at Contempo Café
Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort & Spa
- Mickey’s Birthday Cupcake – vanilla cupcake with cookies and cream filling topped with dark chocolate Mickey ears and a fondant party hat and bowtie; available at Gasparilla Island Grill
Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort
- Mickey’s Birthday Cupcake – milk chocolate cupcake with cherry and sweet cream filling topped with vanilla buttercream and white chocolate glove; available at Capt. Cook’s and Kona Café Coffee Bar
Disney’s Wilderness Lodge
- Mickey Brownie Mousse – fudge brownie topped with chocolate mousse and milk chocolate Mickey ears; available at Roaring Fork
Disney’s Yacht & Beach Club Resorts
- Mickey’s Birthday Cake – chocolate cupcake with cherry filling topped with caramel chocolate mousse; available at Beach Club Marketplace and The Market at Ale & Compass
Disney’s Old Key West Resort, Disney’s Saratoga Springs Resort & Spa
- Birthday Celebration Cake – confetti cake with strawberry buttercream and chocolate ganache; available at The Artist’s Palette and Good’s Food To Go
Disney’s Caribbean Beach Resort
- Cookies and Cream Birthday Cupcake – vanilla cupcake with cookies and cream filling topped with cookies and cream and vanilla buttercream, white crispy pearls, and milk chocolate Mickey Ears; available at Centertown Market
ESPN Wide World of Sports
- Mickey and Minnie Birthday Specialty Cupcakes – chocolate cupcake topped with buttercream, sprinkles, and chocolate ears; available at ESPN Grill
Disney Springs
- Started With a Mouse – Boston cream pie with white chiffon cake, blue glaçage, dark chocolate ears, and blue fondant; available at Amorette’s Patisserie
- Mickey’s Birthday Smoothie – tropical strawberry smoothie topped with whipped cream; available Amorette’s Patisserie
- Mickey Ganache Lollipop – strawberry ganache lollipop with Mickey Mouse décor; available at The Ganachery
- Mickey Milk Chocolate Ganache Square – milk chocolate ganache squares; available at The Ganachery
- Magical Birthday Sundae – vanilla ice cream with chocolate drizzle, whipped cream, sprinkles, and chocolate-dipped waffle crisps; available at Ghirardelli Soda Fountain and Chocolate Shop
Disney’s Typhoon Lagoon Water Park
- Mickey Sugar Cookies – available at Leaning Palms
DISNEYLAND RESORT
- Mickey Mouse Sipper – served with choice of fountain drink or specialty beverage; available at select quick-service locations across Disneyland Park and Disney California Adventure Park on Nov. 18 only
- Mickey and Minnie Mouse Birthday Cake Ice Cream Sundae – two scoops of birthday cake ice cream topped with a brownie, hot fudge, whipped cream, cherry, and sprinkles served in a Mickey or Minnie Mouse Kitchen Sink; available at Disneyland park (Gibson Girl Ice Cream Parlor) and Disney California Adventure park (Clarabelle’s Hand Scooped Ice Cream)
- Mickey Mouse Birthday Cake Crisped Rice Treat – three-layered crispy treat fruity cereal and Mickey-shaped sprinkles; available at Disneyland park (Refreshment Corner, Main Street U.S.A. Fruit Cart and Coffee Cart, Troubadour Tavern, all Toontown quick-service locations), Disney California Adventure park (Pacific Wharf Gourmet Cart, Pacific Wharf Café, Boardwalk Pizza & Pasta), Disney’s Grand Californian Hotel & Spa (Holiday Cart), and Disney’s Paradise Pier Hotel (Surfside Lounge, Sand Bar)
- Steamboat Willie Chocolate-Dipped Marshmallow and Caramel Apple – available at Disneyland park (Candy Palace and Hunny Spot), Disney California Adventure park (Trolley Treats), and the Downtown Disney District (Marceline’s Confectionery)
- Mickey’s Birthday Churro – warm churro rolled in birthday cake sugar and served with confetti icing; available at select Churro Carts across Disneyland park
- Mickey’s Celebration Churro – warm chocolate churro topped with cookie butter and Mickey confetti and served with a side of red marshmallow cream and Mickey buttons; available at select Churro Carts across Disneyland park
- Mac ‘N Cheese Foot-Long Hot Dog – foot-long hot dog on an Italian roll topped with creamy mac and cheese and bacon bits; available at Pluto’s Dog House
- Mickey and Minnie Mouse Birthday Frozen Yogurt Sundaes – topped with confetti sprinkles; available at Clarabelle’s at Disneyland park
- Mickey Mouse Pizza – choice of pepperoni or cheese Mickey-shaped pizza; available at Daisy’s Diner at Disneyland park
- Cookies and Cream Beignets – available at Mint Julep Bar at Disneyland park
November 13, 2018
Marvel Legend Stan Lee Dead at 95

Stan Lee, the creator Marvel Comics, has died at 95.

An ambulance rushed to Lee’s Hollywood Hills home early Monday morning and he was rushed to Cedars-Sinai Medical Center.

Lee had suffered several illnesses over the last year or so — he had a bout of pneumonia and vision issues, according to TMZ.

Lee started Marvel Comics with Jack Kirby back in 1961. He started off with The Fantastic Four and went on to create Spider Man, Black Panther, X-Men, The Incredible Hulk, and more.

He is survived by his daughter, Joan.

November 12, 2018
Disney Drops First ‘Toy Story 4’ Teaser Trailer

The very first teaser trailer for ‘Toy Story 4’ dropped Monday along with details about the much-anticipated sequel that will emotionally take audiences to “infinity and beyond.”

The Disney Pixar film is the third sequel to Toy Story starring Tom Hanks as Woody and Tim Allen as Buzz Lightyear, but Woody, Buzz, Jessie, and the rest of the gang are joined by newcomer “Forky” in the teaser trailer.

Forky, voiced by Tony Hale, was a spork until Bonnie made him into a craft project. Since he was not originally a toy, Forky faces something of an existential crisis. Take a look below:

The story centers around Woody who has always been confident about his place in the world and that his priority is taking care of his kid, whether that’s Andy or Bonnie. But when Bonnie adds a reluctant new toy called “Forky” to her room, a road trip adventure alongside old and new friends will show Woody how big the world can be for a toy.

With the release of Toy Story 4, the beloved franchise now spans more than two decades. The original film was released in 1995, with Toy Story 2 close behind in 1999. The third film, released in 2010, featured the protagonist, Andy, all grown up and going off to college as the toys find a new home with Bonnie.

“Like most people, I assumed that Toy Story 3 was the end of the story,” director Josh Cooley said in a press release. “And it was the end of Woody’s story with Andy. But just like in life, every ending is a new beginning.”

Josh Cooley is now helming the film after John Lasseter stepped down from the project and Stephany Folsom has penned the next installment of the franchise after, actress Rashida Jones left due to “creative and philosophical differences” in November 2017.

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

November 12, 2018
Disney Reveals New Streaming Service Will Be Called Disney Plus

Disney Chairman and CEO Bob Iger announced yesterday during a live audio webcast of Disney’s fiscal full year and fourth quarter 2018 financial results that the name of Disney’s new direct-to-consumer streaming service is Disney+.

Disney’s new DTC (direct to consumer) streaming service is meant to be a direct competitor with Netflix and hopefully give the company a serious foothold in the streaming market.

One thing this new service has is lots of content, but still Disney is planning on making more. Disney also announced its plans for a second Live action Star Wars series as well as a Marvel series centered around a fan-favorite character from the Marvel Cinematic Universe.

The new projects join an impressive slate of films and series planned for Disney+ that includes new stories set in the worlds of Disney•Pixar’s Monsters Inc. and Disney Channel’s High School Musical, as well as a galaxy far, far away. Earlier this year, Lucasfilm revealed that Emmy-nominated producer and actor Jon Favreau will write and executive produce The Mandalorian for Disney+.

Once ties are severed with Netflix for good, Disney will be losing an estimated $300 million in annual revenue from Netflix for pay-TV rights. Beginning in 2019, Captain Marvel and every Disney film released in theaters will no longer head to Netflix and instead will make their way to Disney+. Ant-Man and the Wasp will now be the last Marvel movie to come to Netflix.

Disney+ is scheduled to launch in the U.S. in late 2019.

November 9, 2018
Disney Announces Marvel TV Series Based on Loki Starring Tom Hiddleston

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

To help Disney+ complete with Netflix, the company is assembling a live-action series centered around a fan-favorite character from the Marvel Cinematic Universe. Iger confirmed during Disney’s latest earnings report that Marvel Studios is developing a series based on Loki and Tom Hiddleston will be reprising his role as the god of mischief.

Disney+ will debut in the United States sometime in late 2019. It’s unclear when the Loki show will debut, how many episodes there will be, or what the plot will be, but thankfully the rumor of a live-action series centered around Loki isn’t just more mischief from the demigod trickster from Asgard.

We don’t know where in Marvel’s timeline this new series will fit into, but it will be interesting to see given the character’s fate in Avengers: Infinity War.

Iger also announced that Lucasfilm is developing a second Star Wars live-action series for the new service. Stay tuned to Disney Dorks for the latest updates.

November 9, 2018
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