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  • Sneak Peek of ‘Toy Story 4’ Coming Soon to Disney Parks and Disney Cruise Line

    Sneak Peek of ‘Toy Story 4’ Coming Soon to Disney Parks and Disney Cruise Line

    For a limited time this summer, a preview of scenes from Disney and Pixar’s “Toy Story 4” will be presented in sneak peeks coming to Disney Parks and Disney Cruise Line.

    At Disneyland park, the preview of “Toy Story 4” will be presented at the Tomorrowland Theater beginning May 24, and starting the same day Disney’s Hollywood Studios will include this advance look at a portion of the film as part of the Walt Disney Presents attraction. Guests aboard Disney Cruise Line can catch the sneak peek during sailings between May 24 and June 20, and Disneyland Paris will offer this unique opportunity in the Studio Theater at Walt Disney Studios Park from June 18 – 28.

    Here’s Tony Hale, who provides the voice of Forky in the film, to tell you more below:

    When we catch up with him in Disney and Pixar’s “Toy Story 4,” Woody (voice of Tom Hanks) 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. So when Bonnie’s beloved new craft-project-turned-toy, Forky (voice of Tony Hale), declares himself “trash” and not a toy, Woody takes it upon himself to show Forky why he should embrace being a toy. But when Bonnie takes the whole gang on her family’s road trip excursion, Woody ends up on an unexpected detour that includes a reunion with his long-lost friend Bo Peep (voice of Annie Potts). After years of being on her own, Bo’s adventurous spirit and life on the road belie her delicate porcelain exterior. As Woody and Bo realize they’re worlds apart when it comes to life as a toy, they soon come to find that’s the least of their worries.

  • 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.

  • Man Arrested After Handgun Found at Disney World Entrance

    Man Arrested After Handgun Found at Disney World Entrance

    A Florida man was arrested last week after Walt Disney World security found a gun in his bag at the bag check area at the Ticket and Transportation Center.

    A pistol was secured in a holster with two magazines secured to it inside the bag. He told deputies he “completely forgot it was in his bag.”

    The man, identified as Terry Bruce of Daytona Beach, said he normally keeps the weapon in his car, but he was switching cars and always takes it with him.

    Records indicate he is not licensed to carry a concealed firearm. He was placed under arrest for carrying a concealed firearm without a license.

  • Disney Gains Full Control Of Hulu In Deal With Comcast

    Disney Gains Full Control Of Hulu In Deal With Comcast

    Disney and Comcast announced today that, effective immediately, Disney will assume full operational control of Hulu.

    NBCUniversal owns 33% of Hulu right now. According to the agreement, Disney can demand Comcast, which owns NBCUniversal, sell the remaining stake to Disney for its fair market value in the future. Disney has guaranteed a sale price that represents a minimum total equity value of $27.5 billion.

    And Comcast can require Disney to buy its stake in early 2024.

    Walt Disney Co. and Comcast Corp. also agreed to fund Hulu’s recent purchase of AT&T Inc.’s 9.5% interest in Hulu. When Hulu make that deal in April, it was rumored that Comcast would allow Disney to acquire whatever part of Hulu it still owned.

    Disney may bundle Hulu with its upcoming kids-focused streaming service, Disney Plus, and its sports service, ESPN Plus, executives said last week.

    Hulu’s $6-a-month service lets users watch original series and network TV episodes after they air on TV. It has a newer live-TV service that costs $45 a month.

    AT&T came by its Hulu stake after buying Time Warner, which invested $583 million in Hulu in 2016. Now the company, known as WarnerMedia, is launching its own streaming service this year, which will focus on HBO and other shows and movies owned by the company.

    NBCUniversal, too, will debut a streaming service in 2020.

    Comcast, as part of the deal announced Tuesday, will extend the Hulu license of NBCUniversal content and the Hulu Live carriage agreement for NBCUniversal channels until late 2024. NBCUniversal can cut off its content for Hulu within three years, if no new agreement exists.

  • Disney Releases First ‘Maleficent 2’ Teaser-Trailer

    Disney Releases First ‘Maleficent 2’ Teaser-Trailer

    Today, Disney released the first teaser-trailer for “Maleficent 2” and Angelina Jolie is back to her wicked ways!

    “Maleficent: Mistress of Evil”, the follow-up sequel to 2014’s “Maleficent”, sees the return of Angelina Jolie and Elle Fanning as the dark fairy Maleficent and Princess Aurora.

    Take a look at the teaser-trailer below:

    The sequel is described as “a fantasy adventure that picks up several years after “Maleficent”, in which audiences learned of the events that hardened the heart of Disney’s most notorious villain and drove her to curse a baby Princess Aurora, “Maleficent: Mistress of Evil” continues to explore the complex relationship between the horned fairy and the soon to be Queen, as they form new alliances and face new adversaries in their struggle to protect the moors and the magical creatures that reside within.”

    Joachim Rønning directs from a story by Linda Woolverton and a screenplay by Linda Woolverton and Micah Fitzerman-Blue & Noah Harpster. Film is produced by Joe Roth, Angelina Jolie and Duncan Henderson with Matt Smith, Jeff Kirschenbaum and Michael Vieira serving as executive producers.

    Maleficent: Mistress of Evil hits theaters nationwide October 18.

  • 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.

  • New Inside Out Ride Will Open This Summer at Disney California Adventure Park

    New Inside Out Ride Will Open This Summer at Disney California Adventure Park

    As we’ve previously announced, Disney California Adventure park will welcome Inside Out Emotional Whirlwind to Pixar Pier and yesterday, Disney announced this whimsical family-friendly attraction will open this summer!

    Inspired by the Disney and Pixar film “Inside Out,” guests are invited to step into the workplace of Riley’s Emotions—Joy, Sadness, Fear, Disgust and Anger. Once you hop aboard one of eight Memory Movers, you’ll take a sense-ational spin and find yourself surrounded by vibrant shelves packed with glowing recollections.

    Below is a first look at a few of the attraction posters, which each explore parts of the mind as featured in “Inside Out.”

    This ride is definitely going to hit all the feels. Stay tuned to Disney Dorks for all the latest updates.

  • 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.

  • New Disney Park Celebration Buttons Now Available to Purchase at the Parks

    New Disney Park Celebration Buttons Now Available to Purchase at the Parks

    Whether you are celebrating a first visit, birthday or any other occasion, the complementary celebration buttons are a must have and now Disney has come up with some new button designs that are available for guests to purchase.

    There are four sets of designs to choose from and they have been spotted at World of Disney in Disney Springs for $9.99. They are sure to show up in the parks soon and more designs will surely follow.

    These new buttons come with that signature “I’m Celebrating ” look, but are inspired by Disney Park attractions like The Haunted Mansion and even Disney trends like Rose Gold and the purple wall. Take a look at the new designs below:

    To say Disney came up with the idea is either a bit of an overstatement or an understatement depending on how you look at it. The original celebration buttons were so popular that they inspired multiple fans and independent sellers on sites like Etsy to create there own custom celebration buttons and now Disney has decided to take the reins back and has started making some of their own. It’s kind of a chicken and the egg thing. Lets just say they inspired each other.

    Not to worry though, because you can still pick up the free First Visit buttons and other celebrations buttons from your Disney resort as you check in, or at Guest Relations at any of the Disney Parks or Disney Springs.