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  • New Disney Villains Monopoly Released from Hasbro

    New Disney Villains Monopoly Released from Hasbro

    Disney and Hasbro have teamed up once again to create a version of Monopoly that allows players to channel their inner villain.

    The game from Hasbro and Disney allows players to become classic Disney Villains like Cruella, Jafar, Scar, Evil Queen, Maleficent and Hook.

    According to Hasbro you can, “activate a character’s special ability by acquiring the Flames of Power ring, change gameplay with Poison Apple cards, and advance on the board by landing on a Vehicle space.” Take a closer look below:

    “Players will be able to portray the most iconic and timeless Disney villains while keeping the spirit of the classic Monopoly game players of all ages know and love,” Hasbro General Manager and SVP, Global Gaming, Jeff Anderson said.

    The game is available now for $29.99 at most major retailers.

    “Imagine classic Disney villains stealing, scheming, and competing to see who is the most evil of all,” Hasbro wrote in a press release.

    Disney is no stranger to the world of Monopoly. It has collaborated with Hasbro on a few other editions of their classic game like, The Lion King Monopoly Game and Marvel’s Avengers Monopoly Game.

    “It is always a pleasure working closely with the Disney team. We have built a strong relationship with them and, because of that, we are confident this game will bring the Disney Villains to life in a way fans will truly appreciate and enjoy,” Anderson added.

  • Disney Cruise Line Extends Cancellations Through mid-December

    Disney Cruise Line Extends Cancellations Through mid-December

    Cancellations for Disney Cruise Line sailings have been extended through mid-December.

    “As we continue to refine health and safety protocols for our future return to service and await direction from the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), Disney Cruise Line has decided to further extend its suspension of new sailings,” said on it’s website in a statement titled “Disney Cruise Line Coronavirus (COVID-19) Travel Alert,”

    Disney officials said all cruises are canceled for the Disney Fantasy through at least Dec. 6.

    For other ships, like the Disney Dream and Wonder, cancellations are in effect through Dec. 11.

    The rest of Disney’s fleet will not leave the port until Dec. 12 or later.

  • Disney World Plans to Reopen One Water Park in March After Year-Long Covid-19 Closure

    Disney World Plans to Reopen One Water Park in March After Year-Long Covid-19 Closure

    You may be able to make a splash in Disney World this coming spring break as the resort plans to reopen at least on of it’s water parks in March.

    “While Disney’s Blizzard Beach water park and Disney’s Typhoon Lagoon water park remain closed at this time, pending government approvals, we currently plan to reopen one of the two Disney water parks on March 7, 2021,” reads a message posted to the Disney World website in an update on the “Know Before You Go” page.

    Disney Park acknowledged, however, that this proposed reopening date may be subject to change amid an uncertain future.

    “We will continue to monitor the constantly changing environment and its impact on the state of Florida as we find the right time to welcome back even more of our Guests and Cast Members,” officials said.

    Disney World shut down in mid-March soon after the coronavirus outbreak was declared a global pandemic and reopened in July at reduced capacity and with enhanced health and safety protocol in the fight against COVID-19.

    Disneyland in California remains closed until further notice, however Gov. Gavin Newsom suggested earlier this week that an announcement on the reopening of theme parks in the Golden State was imminent.

  • New Poisoned Apple Cocktail at Disney World is all the Buzz

    New Poisoned Apple Cocktail at Disney World is all the Buzz

    With halloween just around the corner, of course the Evil Queen is brewing up some wicked concoctions and the new Poisoned Apple Cocktail available at Disney World is all the buzz.

    This potent adult beverage is made with Vodka, melon liqueur, blue curaçao, and pineapple juice with a novelty glow cube.

    You can find the Poisoned Apple Cocktail In Polynesian Village Resort at Barefoot Pool Bar and it costs $16.00.

  • New TRON Coaster Coming to Disney World Reaches Major Milestone

    New TRON Coaster Coming to Disney World Reaches Major Milestone

    Walt Disney Imagineering has reached a major milestone in the development of the new TRON coaster coming to Walt Disney World Resort.

    What they set in place this week is the first of nearly 40 pieces that will create a dramatic “curved wave” canopy, known as the Upload Conduit.

    Below you can see an image of the first piece of canopy being installed in what will become an instant iconic attraction and portal to The Grid in Tomorrowland.

    Each section is strategically assembled before installation, including alignment of the steel, welding, grinding, some painting and electrical work. It’s an intricate process and something we’ll get to see rise before our eyes over the coming weeks and months.

    This canopy will be a massive, awe-inspiring structure flowing organically over you when you race beneath it aboard your Lightcycle, serving as a digital bridge for your transition into The Grid.

    As the Lightcycles whiz by, dynamic stripes of lights will follow along the canopy, creating a powerful visual for riders and bystanders alike. 

  • BREAKING: First ‘The Mandalorian’ Trailer for Season 2 Released by Disney

    BREAKING: First ‘The Mandalorian’ Trailer for Season 2 Released by Disney

    Disney has debuted the first trailer for The Mandalorian’s second season after recently announcing the show will return on October 30th.

    The two-minute trailer takes viewers to a galaxy far, far away as the bounty hunter known as the Mandalorian and his little green friend nicknamed Baby Yoda, fight their way through the wretched hive of scum and villainy in the Star Wars universe.

    “Wherever I go, he goes,” the Mandalorian, who is played by Pedro Pascal, can be heard saying in the trailer as you can see below:

    Disney made sure the trailer showcased everything that fans and Disney+ subscribers loved about the show’s first season. There were blaster gun battles, rusty spaceships, remnants of the evil Empire, and, of course, Baby Yoda being, well, cute.

    The series, which launched Disney’s streaming efforts last November, was an instant success. The show was well-reviewed, dominated social chatter online, and even overshadowed the much-maligned “Star Wars” film, “Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker,” which opened last December.

  • ‘Doogie Howser, MD’ Getting Female-Led Reboot on Disney+

    ‘Doogie Howser, MD’ Getting Female-Led Reboot on Disney+

    A female-led reboot of the popular ‘90s series Doogie Howser M.D. has been picked up by Disney Plus.

    Disney+ has green-lit Doogie Kameāloha, M.D., the working title for a reboot of the popular ABC series Doogie Howser, which aired for four seasons between 1989 and 1993 and starred a fresh-faced Neil Patrick Harris as the titular teen doctor.

    The 10-episode half-hour comedy follows Kameāloha as she juggles a budding medical career and life as a teenager. Guiding Lahela (and also complicating things) is her family, including her spit-fire Irish mother who’s also her supervisor at the hospital, and her Hawaiian “Local Boy” father struggling to accept that his daughter is no longer his little girl.

    “Thirty years ago, a young medical prodigy took the world by storm and left a lasting impact on pop culture,” Ricky Strauss (president of content and marketing at Disney+) said in a statement. “Kourtney and the team at 20th Television have created a very modern take on this beloved property which will resonate with our global Disney+ audience. We can’t wait to introduce the world to the new Doogie!”

  • Disney World 30% Off Merchandise Discount for Passholders Returns

    Disney World 30% Off Merchandise Discount for Passholders Returns

    Annual passholders will once again be able to save 30 percent off merchandise at Disney World.

    Returning September 15, the discount will only be available on select merchandise at Disney World owned-and-operated merchandise locations.

    This is just one of the discounts Disney World has available to passholders. For a limited time, passholders can also save up to 40 percent off on stays at select Disney World resort hotels.

    Passholders will have until October 29 to take advantage of the discount.

  • Olaf Returns in New Disney Short and Educational Videos for Kids

    Olaf Returns in New Disney Short and Educational Videos for Kids

    Tuesday, on “Jimmy Kimmel Live!” Josh Gad, who voices adorable snowman Olaf in Disney’s “Frozen” franchise announced a new animated short and Olaf-led educational videos.

    The short called “Once Upon a Snowman,” follows Olaf and his untold origins after being created by Elsa and searching for his identity. It will premiere exclusively on Disney+ on Oct. 23.

    “This is an idea that started to form when I was an animator on the first Frozen,” “Once Upon a Snowman” co-director Trent Correy said in a statement. ”Dan Abraham and I are so grateful and excited to have had the opportunity to direct this short, working with our incredible colleagues at Walt Disney Animation Studios.” Take a look at the clip below:

    The fun doesn’t stop there! Olaf is also helping kids (and parents) with the challenges of remote learning, Gad announced. Disney is introducing “Olaf’s Learning Adventures,” a series of fun and educational tutoring videos led by Olaf, in topics ranging from science to grammar to math.

  • Disneyland is Not Moving to Texas from California Despite Rumor

    Disneyland is Not Moving to Texas from California Despite Rumor

    The rumors about Disneyland leaving California for Texas are not true despite a rumor that has gained traction online.

    A satirical website called UncleWalts.com reported on Aug. 31 that the theme park would be relocating to Texas and noted that the new location would be revealed soon.

    The terms of use on the website clearly state that the website is satirical and has no basis in fact.

    UncleWalts.com also reported that SeaWorld San Diego would be relocating to San Antonio on Sunday – another fictitious rumor.