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FIRST LOOK: New Star Wars TV Series Name Revealed As Production Begins

Production on the first Star Wars live-action series has begun as you can see in this recently released set photo! Iron Man director Jon Favreau took to social media last week to announce that the title of the live-action scripted Star Wars TV series for Disney’s new streaming service will be: The Mandalorian!

As we previously reported, the live action series was confirmed by Walt Disney Company chairman and CEO Bob Iger on a quarterly earnings call with investors last November and will debut on Disney’s digital streaming service.

“The Mandalorian”, focuses on a “lone gunfighter” in the era after the events of “Star Wars: Return of the Jedi.” After the stories of Jango and Boba Fett, another warrior emerges in the Star Wars universe.”The Mandalorian” is set after the fall of the Empire and before the emergence of the First Order. We follow the travails of a lone gunfighter in the outer reaches of the galaxy far from the authority of the New Republic.

The series will be written and executive produced by Emmy-nominated producer and actor Jon Favreau, as previously announced, with Dave Filoni (Star Wars: The Clone Wars, Star Wars Rebels) directing the first episode. Additional episodic directors include Deborah Chow (Jessica Jones), Rick Famuyiwa (Dope), Bryce Dallas Howard (Solemates), and Taika Waititi (Thor: Ragnarok). It will be executive produced by Jon Favreau, Dave Filoni, Kathleen Kennedy, and Colin Wilson. Karen Gilchrist will serve as co-executive producer.

In early March, Lucasfilm announced that Emmy-nominated producer and actor Jon Favreau has signed on to executive produce and write a live-action Star Wars series for Disney’s new direct-to-consumer platform. Favreau is no stranger to the Star Wars galaxy having played roles in both the Star Wars: The Clone Wars animated series and in the upcoming Solo: A Star Wars Story.

“I couldn’t be more excited about Jon coming on board to produce and write for the new direct-to-consumer platform,” says Lucasfilm president Kathleen Kennedy. “Jon brings the perfect mix of producing and writing talent, combined with a fluency in the Star Wars universe. This series will allow Jon the chance to work with a diverse group of writers and directors and give Lucasfilm the opportunity to build a robust talent base.”

Favreau is thrilled to be returning to the Star Wars galaxy: “If you told me at 11 years old that I would be getting to tell stories in the Star Wars universe, I wouldn’t have believed you. I can’t wait to embark upon this exciting adventure.”

October 9, 2018
Menu Details for Storybook Dining with Snow White Now Open at Artist Point

If you’re looking to partake in a fanciful meal set in an immersive enchanted forest, then you might want to make a visit to Disney’s Wilderness Lodge this winter. The all-new character dining experience, Storybook Dining at Artist Point, is now open and it has a magical menu.

Starting this December, Storybook Dining at Artist Point invites you to venture into a magical forest-like setting inspired by Walt Disney’s “Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs.”

Brought to life through rustic décor and iconic music, we’ve brought this beloved fairytale to life. During this immersive character dining experience, you’ll be visited by Snow White and a few of her forest-dwelling friends. You might even have an evil encounter with the Queen!

In addition to fun characters, tempt your taste buds with a seasonal themed menu that combines classic dishes with playful presentation. You’ll begin your story with an array of delicious shared appetizers: Hunter’s Pie with chicken, black truffle, and stone fruit preserve; Winter Squash Bisque with caramel loli and granola served in an adorable black cauldron; Wicked Shrimp Cocktail with soy, miso, avocado, thai chili, and greens; and From the Garden, an array of fruits, vegetables, cheese, and create-your-own honey butter.

For the main entrées, you’ll enjoy your choice of one of the many unique dishes such as the Royal Prime Rib Roast with horseradish mashed potato, hay-smoked carrots, popover, and jus as well as Magic Mirror Slow Braised Veal Shank with mashed celery root, wilted winter greens, and jus. Or if seafood is more your style, try the Seafood Stew with shrimp, bay scallops, mussels, tomato, and fennel.

Kids can enjoy Grumpy’s Grub. This includes the same appetizers and desserts as the main menu and their choice of entrée. Kid’s entrées include the Princess Pasta (with your choice of red sauce or cheese sauce), the Vegetarian Steam Bun (with crip shiitake, hoisin, pickles, and cilantro), Royal Prime Rib Roast, and Grilled Chicken (both served with roasted potatoes and broccolini).

Give your story a sweet ending with an array of shared desserts for the table. Sing “Heigh Ho” as you discover The Miner’s Treasure made up of sponge cake, chocolate gems, and buttercream icing or enjoy the enchanted flavors of the Fairy Tale Gooseberry Pie with meringue. You can even try a “Poison” Apple made of white chocolate apple mousse with a sour center. But if you’re trying to impress, The Hunter’s Gift to the Queen is just the thing with crackled maple popcorn and ganache hearts.

If you’re feeling a little thirsty while you’re eating, try some of the wickedly refreshing cocktails and non-alcoholic mocktails we’ve brewed up just for you! For the adults, sip on the Enchanted Apple with citrus vodka, sour apple, and white cranberry juice or summon The Smoking Mirror with scotch, wildberry, lime, and rosemary smoke. If you’re feeling particularly evil, you’ll love the Evil to the Core with silver tequila, habanero, blackberry and orange juice. A variety of beers are also available along with a selection of highly-rated wines from Oregon and Washington State.

Non-alcoholic options for the little miners out there include the Transformation Potion with sparkling lemonade and the Stone Fruit and Berry Breeze with herbal tea infusion.

Snow White has invited all of her new friends to this magical character dining experience, and she’s inviting you too! So make a journey to Disney’s Wilderness Lodge to experience Storybook Dining at Artist Point starting December 16, 2018. Pricing is $55 for adults and $33 for children ages 3-9 (tax and gratuity not included). Each guest will receive one of each appetizer, their choice of entrée, and one of each dessert as well as their choice of non-alcoholic fountain beverage (alcoholic and non-alcoholic specialty beverages are not included). All menu items are subject to change.

October 8, 2018
Be Our Guest Restaurant Now Serving Alcohol During Breakfast and Lunch At Magic Kingdom
Since opening day, Magic Kingdom was the only park that did not serve alcohol, but that all changed when Be Our Guest Restaurant opened in 2012. Originally the restaurant only offered alcohol during their table service dinner times, but now Be Our Guest is expanding its alcohol service to Breakfast and Lunch.

With the opening of New Fantasyland’s signature restaurant, beer and wine were introduced into the Magic Kingdom. Since that time, alcohol service has been expanded to all table service restaurants in the park

The breakfast beverage menu is still limited, but it now includes Mimosas and Bellinis!! Take a look at the full offerings below:

BREAKFAST
- Mimosa – $10
- Be Our Guest Peach Bellini – $10
- Be Our Guest House Made Red Sangria – $10
- Scofferhofer Pink Grapefruit Hefeweizen – $10
LUNCH
- Mimosa – $10
- Be Our Guest Peach Bellini – $10
- Be Our Guest House Made Red Sangria – $10
- Scofferhofer Pink Grapefruit Hefeweizen – $10
- Kronenbourg 1664 – $8.50
- Stella Artois – $10
- Charles de Fere Cuvee Jea-Louis Blanc de Blancs Brut – $9
- Dr. Loosen Dr. L Riseling – $10
- Cambria Katherine’s Vineyard Chardonnay – $11
- Georges Dubouef Beaujolais-Villages – $9
- Simi Cabernet Sauvignon – $16
When it comes to breakfast and lunch, the Guests rule! You order from a touch-screen terminal and soon your food will magically appear at your table. For cash orders or special dietary requests, Cast Members are also available to assist you.
October 3, 2018
‘Lilo & Stitch’ Is Getting a Live-Action Remake at Disney

If you’re a fan of everybody’s favorite blue alien then we have some out of this galaxy news for you! The 2002 animated classic “Lilo and Stitch” is getting a live-action remake.

Dan Lin and Jonathan Eirich, who are working on the live-action remake of “Aladdin,” will be producing and the studio has hired Mike Van Waes to write the script., according to The Hollywood Reporter. The production will be a hybrid of live-action and CG.

The story of “Lilo and Stitch” is set in Hawaii and tells the story of a lonely young girl and her close encounter with the galaxy’s most wanted extraterrestrial who she mistakes for a dog. Through her love, faith and unwavering belief in ohana, the Hawaiian concept of family, Lilo helps unlock Stitch’s heart and gives him the ability to care for someone else.

Though “Lilo & Stitch” wasn’t a success at the box office, it still became a cult classic spawning multiple direct-to-video sequels as well as television series. Lilo & Stitch was released on June 21, 2002 to positive reviews and was nominated for the 2002 Academy Award for Best Animated Feature.

October 3, 2018
Prices Increase For Churros, Pretzels, Popcorn, Sodas and More at Disney World
Disney recently introduced a new pricing system for tickets, but it seems that’s not the only pricing changes the company has made. Starting today prices on a wide variety of snacks, including popcorn, churros, pretzels, sodas and more, are seeing an increase in price.

Small fountain drinks have increased from $3.00 to $3.50 while large fountain drinks are also up fifty cents at $4.50. Mickey pretzels have increased a whole dollar, going from $6.00 up to $7.00.

Price hikes have been spotted all over the parks today on all sorts of items. Take a look below at some of the increases on many of your favorite Disney goodies, including the guest favorite churro which saw an increase of $1.75, making it $6.25.
- Mickey Bar, Mickey Ice Cream Sandwich – Up from $5.00 to $5.75
- Mickey Pretzel – Up from $6.00 to $7.00
- Churro – Up from$4.50 to $6.25
- Popcorn – Up from $4.25 to $5.00
- Souvenir bucket popcorn refills – Up from $1.75 to $2.00
- Bottled Sodas – Up from $4.00 to $4.50
- Bottled Water – Up from $3.00 to $3.50
- Small Fountain Drink – Up from $3.29 to $3.99
- Large Fountain Drink – Up from $3.79 to $4.49
- Frozen Bananas – Up from $5.25 to $5.75
- Strawberry Fruit Bars – Up from $4.50 to $5.25
While tickets have a new system that allows for more flexible prices, don’t count on any type for date based snack prices. These prices are here to stay year round.
October 2, 2018
Mobile Ordering Now Available at More Disneyland Resort Quick-Service Food Locations

Mobile ordering captured the attention – and hungry tummies – of Disneyland Resort guests when it launched earlier this year with 15 fast casual and quick-service restaurant locations across Disneyland park and Disney California Adventure park. Since that time, the convenient service has been added to several more locations.

Just last week, new locations at Disneyland park – Edelweiss Snacks, Stage Door Café, Refreshment Corner and Royal Street Veranda – were added to the lineup, which now includes more than 20 participating locations!

Mobile ordering makes it easier than ever for guests to order, pay and pick up fresh food while spending a day at the parks. All you need is your phone and the Disneyland app, and you can place and order anywhere at Disneyland Resort! Whether you’re strolling down Main Street, U.S.A., or waiting to hop on Haunted Mansion Holiday, mobile order makes it easy to plan ahead, save time and make the most out of your day.

In addition to the full list of menu offerings at each of these locations, guests can also currently order some seasonal favorites at these new locations, including the Halloween Hot Dog at Refreshment Corner and seasonal funnel cake at Stage Door Cafe, now through October 31.

The mobile ordering feature on the Disneyland app is just one of the many ways Disney continues to enhance the guest experience at Disneyland Resort, including Disney MaxPass, also on the Disneyland App.

October 2, 2018
Tim Allen Says Toy Story 4 Is ‘So Emotional’ He ‘Couldn’t Even Get Through the Last Scene’

Tim Allen, who has voiced Buzz Lightyear in every Toy Story film, recently appeared on The Talk on Wednesday, where he discussed the upcoming fourth installment of the franchise. Tim Allen wouldn’t reveal any plot details for the film, but he did tell them how emotional this story is.

Pixar is keeping details pertaining to the plot and characters under wraps, but it should be a good sign that 65-year-old actor, who has portrayed Buzz Lightyear throughout the films, seems genuinely touched by the story.

He was asked if he was hard at work on the beloved film by co-host Sara Gilbert and Allen replied, “Yes, I gotta resist getting emotional. I don’t want to give it away, but this is an incredibly great story. It is so emotional, it’s so funny, it’s so big, the idea they’ve come up with, I’m startled. I couldn’t even get through the last scene.” Take a look at the interview below.

He said he wished he could be a “Washington leaker,” but he stopped himself, explaining, “I just can’t do it. I can’t give any more away. They’ve got great characters but a couple of scenes toward the end were really hard to get through.”

Many of the iconic characters that first captured audiences in 1995 return to the screen in Toy Story 4.

Tom Hanks returns as the voice of Woody, while Joan Cusack, Bonnie Hunt and Laurie Metcalf reprise their roles of Jessie, Dolly and Mrs. Davis, respectively. Randy Newman also returns as the composer of the film. He was nominated for Best Original Song in 1996 for the film’s theme song “You’ve Got a Friend in Me.”

Josh Cooley is now helming the film after John Lasseter stepped down from the project and Stephany Folsom has been tapped to pen 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” hits theaters June 21, 2019.

September 27, 2018
Paint the Night Parade Ending Its Run at Disneyland Resort

The biggest, brightest, most Pixar-powered parade in Disney California Adventure Park history is having it’s light dimmed. Paint the Night will end its extended run on November 7.

The after-dark sensation that weaves its way through Disney California Adventure Park to ignite the night with electrifying enchantment is leaving along with Pixar Play Parade to make room for the holidays.

Paint the Night gives guests the chance to see the supers from Disney·Pixar’s Incredibles 2, Tinker Bell, Sorcerer Mickey and many others as this shimmering river of luminescent floats, costumed performers and some of the world’s best-loved characters promise fun for the whole family!

Pixar Play Parade is a bubbly, high-spirited spectacular that invites Guests of all ages to join the festivities where guests can dance along as dazzling performers and some pretty popular Pixar stars pass by—including Monstropolis’ own baton-twirling Roz, drumming Sulley and wise-cracking Mike from Monsters, Inc.

Pixar Play Parade will have its final performance on November 4th making way for A Christmas Fantasy Parade where you can watch Disney Characters join Santa for a merry musical celebration down Main Street, U.S.A. A Christmas Fantasy Parade returns November 9, 2018!.

September 27, 2018
runDisney Reveals 2019 Medals For Walt Disney World Marathon Weekend

Today, Disney revealed the runDisney finisher medals for the 2019 Marathon Weekend at Walt Disney World, so lace up your sneakers and get ready for the most magical race weekend on Earth during the 2019 Walt Disney World Marathon Weekend presented by Cigna!

With a new friend joining, new “bling” and lots of exciting surprises and entertainment, now more than ever is the time to join runDisney for their biggest race weekend of the season! Here is a first look at this year’s finisher medals:

New to this year, luck will be on your side for the Walt Disney World 5K as Oswald the Lucky Rabbit makes his race debut! Participants can look forward to picking up this finisher medal which prominently features the classic Disney character.

More miles, more medals. Whether you’re feeling Goofy for 39.3 miles or Dopey for 48.6, runners taking on one of the weekend’s challenges will earn this extra “bling.” For some added magic, this year’s medal for Goofy’s Race and a Half Challenge features our favorite Goof in “spinning” form! Celebrating its 5th anniversary, Disney Castaway Cay Challenge returns for runners who want to accomplish the ultimate running adventure when they set sail with Disney Cruise Line.

Exciting news for the runDisney Kids Races: Beginning in 2019, participants in the runDisney Kids Dashes and One Mile Run will earn a unique medallion for each event! This year’s designs feature your pals Mickey and Pluto.

Earning a medal for your 26.2 miles of hard work? Our Walt Disney World Marathon medal will also feature our host, Mickey Mouse, “spinning” in the middle.

There are still spaces remaining in select race events so if you want to join in this four park race celebration, then check out the runDisney website to see how you can earn this exciting “bling”!

September 25, 2018
Play Disney Parks’ App Has New Spooky Experiences For Halloween Time

Disney Parks have recently undergone their annual Halloween makeover and the new Play Disney Parks app has gotten the Halloween treatment as well.

Halloween spirits have cast a spell on the new app, giving it a frightfully fun look for the Halloween season along with some new treats and tunes! Special themed gameboards feature playful pumpkins and spooky surprises across Disneyland Resort and Walt Disney World Resort for guests to discover on the app, now through October 31.

Look closely at the Disneyland park and Disney California Adventure park maps and you just might spot Jack Skellington and Zero or Oogie Boogie! And these festive Play Disney Parks app gameboards are now available for download, allowing you to enjoy these ghoulish designs on your desktop and mobile device!

Don’t miss a chance to collect all-new achievements on your next visit to Disney parks! Guests at the Disneyland Resort can earn new ride achievements at Space Mountain Ghost Galaxy and Haunted Mansion Holiday for a limited time throughout the Halloween season. Visitors to Walt Disney World Resort can also find a special Halloween achievement at the Haunted Mansion!

And what’s Halloween without some terror-iffic tunes? Guests have been enjoying special Apple Music playlists since Play Disney Parks’ official debut in June, and now our ghostly friends have curated brand new playlists to bring the Halloween festivities to life. Guests visiting Sandy Claws at Haunted Mansion Holiday at Disneyland park can access Apple Music from within the app to listen to a devilishly delightful “Disney Villains” playlist, while visitors at the Haunted Mansion at Magic Kingdom Park may find a “Halloween Trick or Treat Tunes” playlist featuring classic Halloween songs like “Grim Grinning Ghosts” and newer favorites like “Everybody Scream, Everybody Howl” from the hit Disney Junior series “Vampirina.”

Apple Music subscribers will be able to add these eerily exciting new playlists direct to their Apple Music library. Many new users can sign up for a free three-month trial within the app and listen to the playlists in full!

Be sure to read the terms of use before you download a wallpaper, and download the Play Disney Parks app from the App store or Google Play to check out these all-new Halloween experiences – before they vanish!

September 25, 2018