A NEW image of the London Resort dubbed “UK Disney World” reveals what to expect from the theme park, with the night-time image showing off the rides and attractions.
The London Resort, which will be built on 535 acres of land on a former cement works in Swanscombe, Kent, is expected to open in 2024.
And now there are new images, showing just how magical it’s going to be when it’s all built as you can see below:
When complete, it will be three times larger than any other park in the UK, with around 70 per cent of the attractions undercover to cope with the unpredictable English weather.
The resort will comprise of six different lands, influenced by its partnerships with the BBC, ITV Studios and Paramount Pictures.
The entrance to The London Resort will be via a grand plaza that leads visitors and hotel guests through ‘The High Street,’ featuring shops, restaurants, hotels and a waterpark.
With the 31 Nights of Halloween event currently underway on Freeform, the network has already announced its “Kickoff to Christmas” schedule for the month of November!
During its annual “Kickoff to Christmas” event, Freeform will air fan-favorite winter and holiday movies like “Frozen,” “Home Alone,” “Miracle on 34th Street” and “Dr. Seuss’ How the Grinch Stole Christmas.”
Take a look below for the full lineup of “Kickoff To Christmas” programming as it was announced on Oct. 12.
Sunday, Nov. 1
7:30 a.m. – “E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial” 10:05 a.m. – “Jingle All the Way 2” 12:05 p.m. – “Deck the Halls” (2006) 2:10 p.m. – “The Game Plan” 4:50 p.m. – “Matilda” 6:55 p.m. – “Frozen” (Disney Animated) 9:25 p.m. – “Coco” (Disney-Pixar) 11:55 p.m. – “Christmas with the Kranks”
Monday, Nov. 2
12:00 p.m. – “Christmas with the Kranks” 2:05 p.m. – “Matilda” 4:10 p.m. – “The Hunger Games” 7:25 p.m. – “The Hunger Games: Catching Fire”
Tuesday, Nov. 3
11:00 a.m. – “The Hunger Games” 2:00 p.m. – “The Hunger Games: Catching Fire” 5:30 p.m. – “The Hunger Games: Mockingjay, Part 1” 8:00 p.m. – “The Hunger Games: Mockingjay, Part 2” 12:00 a.m. – “Stealing Christmas”
Wednesday, Nov. 4
10:30 a.m. – “The Hunger Games: Mockingjay, Part 1” 1:00 p.m. – “The Hunger Games: Mockingjay, Part 2” 4:00 p.m. – “The Sorcerer’s Apprentice” (2010) 6:30 p.m. – “Frozen” (Disney Animated) 9:00 p.m. – “Shrek” 12:00 a.m. – “Jingle All the Way 2”
10:30 a.m. – “Boxtrolls” 12:30 p.m. – “Alvin and the Chipmunks” (2007) 2:30 p.m. – “Alvin and the Chipmunks: The Squeakquel” 4:30 p.m. – “The Santa Clause” 6:30 p.m. – “The Santa Clause 2” 9:00 p.m. – “The Santa Clause 3: The Escape Clause” 12:00 a.m. – “The Simpsons”
Saturday, Nov. 7
7:00 a.m. – “Boxtrolls” 9:00 a.m. – “Alvin and the Chipmunks” (2007) 11:00 a.m. – “Alvin and the Chipmunks: The Squeakquel” 1:05 p.m. – “Prancer Returns” 3:10 p.m. – “Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs” 5:15 p.m. – “Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs 2” – Freeform Premiere 7:20 p.m. – “Minions” – Freeform Premiere 9:25 p.m. – “Despicable Me 3” – Freeform Premiere 11:30 p.m. – “Miracle on 34th Street” (1994)
Sunday, Nov. 8
7:00 a.m. – “The Mistle-tones” 9:00 a.m. – “Prancer Returns” 11:00 a.m. – “Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs” 1:05 p.m. – “Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs 2” 3:10 p.m. – “Tim Burton’s The Nightmare Before Christmas” 4:50 p.m. – “Minions” 6:55 p.m. – “Despicable Me 3” 9:00 p.m. – “Zootopia” (Disney Animated) 11:30 p.m. – “A Wrinkle in Time” (2018) – Freeform Premiere
Monday, Nov. 9
12:00 p.m. – “Tim Burton’s Corpse Bride” 2:00 p.m. – “The Sorcerer’s Apprentice” (2010) 4:30 p.m. – “Alice in Wonderland” (2010) (Live Action) 7:00 p.m. – “Tarzan” (Disney Animated) 9:00 p.m. – “Shrek” 12:00 a.m. – “Tim Burton’s Corpse Bride”
10:30 a.m. – “The Preacher’s Wife” 1:00 p.m. – “Wonder”
3:30 p.m. – “A Cinderella Story” 5:30 p.m. – “The Princess Diaries 2: Royal Engagement” 8:00 p.m. – “The Simpsons” 12:00 a.m. – “A Cinderella Story: If the Shoe Fits”
Thursday, Nov. 12
1:30 p.m. – “Deck the Halls” (2006) 3:30 p.m. -“Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs 2” 5:30 p.m. – “Mary Poppins” (1964) 8:30 p.m. – “Christopher Robin” (2018) – Freeform Premiere 12:00 a.m. – “Turkey Drop”
Friday, Nov. 13
1:30 p.m. – “Cloudy with A Chance of Meatballs 2” 3:30 p.m. – “The Goonies” 6:00 p.m. – “The Parent Trap” (1998) 9:00 p.m. – “The Secret Life of Pets” – Freeform Premiere 12:00 a.m. – “The Simpsons”
Saturday, Nov. 14
7:00 a.m. – “The Goonies” 9:35 a.m. – “The Simpsons” 12:35 p.m. – “Disney’s A Christmas Carol” (2009) 2:40 p.m. – “Lilo & Stitch” (Disney Animated) 4:40 p.m. – “The Secret Life of Pets” 6:45 p.m. – “Home Alone” 9:15 p.m. – “Home Alone 2: Lost in New York” 11:55 p.m. – “The Perfect Holiday”
Sunday, Nov. 15
7:00 a.m. – “Deck the Halls” (2006) 9:05 a.m. – “Life-Size 2: A Christmas Eve” 11:10 a.m. – “The Perfect Holiday” 1:15 p.m. – “The Hunger Games” 4:30 p.m. – “The Hunger Games: Catching Fire” 8:05 p.m. – “The Hunger Games: Mockingjay, Part 1” 10:45 p.m. – “The Hunger Games: Mockingjay, Part 2”
Monday, Nov. 16
11:30 a.m. – “The Hunger Games: Catching Fire” 3:00 p.m. – “The Hunger Games: Mockingjay, Part 1” 5:30 p.m. – “The Hunger Games: Mockingjay, Part 2” 8:30 p.m. – “Pitch Perfect” 12:00 a.m. – “The Mistle-tones”
Tuesday, Nov. 17
10:30 a.m. – “Holiday in Handcuffs” 12:30 p.m. – “The Preacher’s Wife” 3:00 p.m. – “The Intern” 5:30 p.m. – “Pitch Perfect” 8:00 p.m. – “Love Actually” 12:00 a.m. – “The Perfect Holiday”
Wednesday, Nov. 18
11:30 a.m. – “The Perfect Holiday” 1:30 p.m. – “The Intern” 4:00 p.m. – “Love Actually” 7:00 p.m. – “Deck the Halls” (2006) 9:00 p.m. – “Disney’s A Christmas Carol” (2009) 12:00 a.m. – “A Cinderella Story”
10:30 a.m. – “Prancer Returns” 12:35 p.m.-“Matilda” 2:40 p.m. – “Cloudy with A Chance of Meatballs” 4:45 p.m. – “Hercules” (Disney Animated) 6:50 p.m. – “Minions” 8:55 p.m. – “Despicable Me 3” 12:00 a.m. – “The Simpsons”
Saturday, Nov. 21
7:00 a.m. – “Prancer Returns” 9:10 a.m. – “Bon Voyage Charlie Brown” 10:45 a.m. – “The Simpsons” 12:15 p.m. – “Cloudy with A Chance of Meatballs” 2:20 p.m. – “Bolt” (Disney Animated) 4:30 p.m. – “Minions” 6:40 p.m. – “Despicable Me 3” 8:45 p.m. – “Dr. Seuss’ How the Grinch Stole Christmas” (2000) 11:25 p.m. – “Shrek” 1:30 a.m. – “Scared Shrekless”
Sunday, Nov. 22
7:00 a.m. – “Bon Voyage Charlie Brown” 8:30 a.m. – “The Simpsons” 10:00 a.m. – “Alvin and the Chipmunks” (2007) 12:00 p.m. – “Alvin and the Chipmunks: The Squeakquel 2:00 p.m. – “Shrek” 4:05 p.m. – “Dr. Seuss’ How the Grinch Stole Christmas” (2000) 6:45 p.m. – “Home Alone” 9:15 p.m. – “Home Alone 2: Lost in New York” 11:55 p.m. – “Black Nativity” – Freeform Premiere”
Monday, Nov. 23
11:00 a.m. – “E.T. the Extra Terrestial” 1:40 p.m. – “The Princess Bride” 4:10 p.m. – “The Princess Diaries 2: Royal Engagement” 6:50 p.m. – “Inside Out” (Disney-Pixar) 8:55 p.m. – “The Secret Life of Pets” 12:00 a.m. – “The Simpsons”
Tuesday, Nov. 24
11:00 a.m. – “Decorating Disney: Holiday Magic” 12:00 p.m. – “Deck the Halls” (2006) 2:00 p.m. – “The Goonies” 4:30 p.m. – “The Game Plan” 7:00 p.m. – “The Secret Life of Pets” 9:00 p.m. – “Shrek” 12:00 a.m. – “Prancer Returns”
Continuing Disney’s trend of turning classic attractions like Pirates of the Caribbeanand Jungle Cruise into blockbuster movie franchises Disney is now developing a live-action Space Mountain movie.
Space Mountain is an indoor rollercoaster in the dark based on Jules Verne’s 1865 novel From the Earth to the Moon. The ride first landed at Disney’s Florida theme park, Walt Disney World Resort, in 1975. Two years later, the ride was implemented at California’s Disneyland.
Logline details for the project, which is still in the early stages, are being kept under wraps, but it is described as a family adventure and is intended for theatrical release.
Helming the project as producer and writer is Joby Harold — who is also currently writing and executive producing the upcoming Obi-wan Kenobi series for Disney+ — and his wife, Tory Tunnell, who is producing the film under their shared company, Safehouse Pictures.
Shortly after a petition hit the internet, Disney announced back in June that it was re-themeing Spash Mountain to the 2009 Disney Princess animated movie The Princess and the Frog and now another petition is gaining traction asking for the classic attraction to be themed to Black Panther, in honor of the late Chadwick Boseman.
Black Panther actor Chadwick Boseman passed away in September following a private four-year battle with colon cancer.
Titled “Redesign Splash Mountain to Black Panther in honor of Chadwick Boseman,” the petition has gained more than 3000 signatures. You can read the petition’s official description below:
This is to petition to change Splash Mountain to Black Panther. Disney has announced to change Splash Mountain to Princess and the Frog, but in recent news encourage them to redesign splash mountain to Black Panther theme in honor of Chadwick Boseman.
Splash Mountain currently stars the animated characters from Song of the South, the 1946 film long criticized for stereotypes of “spiritual” black men and its seemingly nostalgic view of the antebellum South.
The current re-themeing plan is inspired by the all-time favorite animated Disney film, “The Princess and the Frog.” The story picks up after the final kiss where guests will join Princess Tiana and Louis on a musical adventure – featuring some of the powerful music from the film – as they prepare for their first-ever Mardi Gras performance.
According to the Disney Parks Blog, the idea for re-theming the 1989 thrill ride started over a year before the announcement and quite a bit of planning has gone into the reimagining so it’s not clear how much Disney will listen to the call.
Christmas Day moviegoers may be disappointed with a lack of theater options this year, but Disney Plus subscribers have something to look forward to. Disney announced that Pixar’s Soul is skipping theaters and will debut exclusively on Disney Plus in time for Christmas.
Unlike Mulan, which required subscribers to pay an additional $29.99 on top of their monthly fee to access the movie, Pixar’s Soul will exclusively join the Disney+ library starting December 25.
The comedy, which was previously scheduled for a June release before being postponed to November amid the coronavirus pandemic, stars the voice talents of Jamie Foxx, Tina Fey, Phylicia Rashad, Ahmir “Questlove” Thompson, Angela Bassett and Daveed Diggs, as well as, original jazz music by globally renowned musician Jon Batiste. Take a look at the tweet from Disney Plus below:
“We are thrilled to share Pixar’s spectacular and moving ‘Soul’ with audiences direct to Disney+ in December,” said Bob Chapek, chief executive officer of The Walt Disney Company. “A new original Pixar film is always a special occasion, and this truly heartwarming and humorous story about human connection and finding one’s place in the world will be a treat for families to enjoy together this holiday season.”
“Soul” concerns Joe, a middle-school band teacher, whose true passion is playing jazz, and who gets his dream gig moments before he dies. Take a look at the trailer below:
The trailer opens with Joe asking, “What would you want to be known for on Earth?” A montage follows that shows people in their everyday lives, including commuting in a busy city and working jobs like a doctor, barber and hedge fund manager. “We only have a short time on this planet. You wanna become the person that you were born to be? Don’t waste your time on all the junk of life,” Joe continues in a voiceover.
On his journey to get back to his own body, Joe meets Tina Fey‘s 22, a soul who can’t stand humans but helps Joe on his mission across the cosmos. Other characters are voiced by Blindspotting‘s Daveed Diggs, The Cosby Show‘s Phylicia Rashad, and The Roots drummer Questlove.
“The world can be an exhausting and frustrating place – but it’s also full of unexpected joys, even in seemingly mundane things,” said Pete Docter, director of Soul and Chief Creative Officer of Pixar Animation Studios. “Soul investigates what’s really important in our lives, a question we’re all asking these days. I hope it will bring some humor and fun to people at a time when everyone can surely use that.”
Soul will get a theatrical release in those foreign territories where Disney+ isn’t available.
California Governor Gavin Newsom said at a press conference Wednesday that Disneyland and other large theme parks in California won’t be reopening anytime soon.
In recent weeks, Disney officials and Orange County lawmakers have stepped up pressure on the state to release guidelines that would pave the way for operations to resume.
Newsom’s administration had been expected to release the guidance last Friday, but scrapped the plan after the proposal came under criticism from industry leaders.
“We feel there’s no hurry to put out guidelines, and we continue to work with the industry,” said Newsom.
“We don’t anticipate in the immediate term any of these larger parks opening until we see more stability in terms of the data,” he added.
Disney later issued a statement from Dr. Pamela Hymel, Chief Medical Officer, Disney Parks, Experiences and Products that read in part, “We absolutely reject the suggestion that reopening the Disneyland Resort is incompatible with a ‘health-first’ approach.”
The California Attractions and Parks Association also responded saying in part:
We find it disconcerting that Governor Newsom has no planned timeline for issuing guidance for theme parks, and of great concern that he does not anticipate theme parks opening soon. Each day that parks are closed further decimates the amusement park industry. The Governor’s “no big rush” approach is ruining businesses and livelihoods for thousands who could responsibly be back at work.
Disneyland has been shuttered since March, when businesses across the country shut down in response to the pandemic. While Walt Disney World in Orlando, Florida, reopened with reduced capacity in July, Anaheim’s Disneyland has remained closed even as California has seen a gradual reduction in the number of COVID-19 infections and deaths.
The chefs have at Disney’s Hollywood Studios have been been cooking up some delicious new dishes and we’re here to give you the latest new offerings and restaurant updates.
Starting today, ABC Commissary is offering a terrific new menu. From sandwiches and rice bowls to tasty tacos and returning favorites, this menu has it all!
Take a look at the yummy new additions below:
Sandwiches/Salads
California Burger (Plant-based) – Seared farm-fresh plant-based burger with Sriracha mustard, balsamic-glazed grilled peppers and onions, a “mayonnaise”-ketchup blend, lettuce, and tomato and served with arugula-farro salad, steak fries, or apple slices
NEW Chicken Club Sandwich – Marinated chicken breast on a toasted brioche bun with bacon, provolone cheese, guacamole, ranch dressing, lettuce, and tomato served with arugula-farro salad, steak fries, or apple slices
NEW Buffalo Chicken Grilled Cheese Sandwich – Grilled sourdough toasted with buffalo chicken, Monterey, provolone, cheddar, cream cheese, side of buffalo sauce, and served with arugula-farro salad, steak fries, or apple slices
Mediterranean Salad with Chicken – Chicken breast served over mixed greens with tomatoes, cucumber, pepperoncini, Kalamata olives, and feta tossed in Mediterranean vinaigrette served with hummus and flatbread
Tacos
NEW Pork Carnitas Tacos – Pork carnitas on flour tortillas with salsa verde, pickled onion, and radish served with Mexican rice and black beans
NEW Shrimp Tacos – Sautéed shrimp on flour tortillas with cabbage slaw, chipotle mayo, and mango salsa served with Mexican rice and black beans
Rice Bowls
NEW Curry Rice Bowl with Shrimp – Sautéed shrimp and vegetables with red curry sauce served with Jasmine coconut rice
NEW Plant-based Curry Rice Bowl with Tofu – Pineapple-marinated tofu and sautéed vegetables with red curry sauce served with Jasmine coconut rice
Kid’s Options
NEW Kid’s Pork Taco – Pork carnitas on a flour tortilla served with Mexican rice and black beans
NEW Kid’s Grilled Cheese Sandwich – Grilled American cheese on sourdough served with choice of two sides.
NEW Kid’s Turkey Sandwich – Turkey sandwich served with choice of two sides.
Kid’s Uncrustable – Uncrustable served with choice of two sides.
There is Halloween fun for everyone at Minnie’s Halloween Dine at Hollywood & Vine. While it may look a little different than the last time you visited, what hasn’t changed is our chefs’ scary good food! Minnie’s Halloween Dine offers a three-course meal served at your table where you will be able to wave and snap photos of your favorite characters such as Minnie Mouse, Mickey Mouse, and their friends. Check out this monster of a feast!
Appetizers
Served with Warm Pull-apart Rolls and Butter
Farmhouse Tossed Salad Bowl – Mixed Greens, Tomatoes, Cucumbers, Red Onion, Cornbread Croutons, and Homemade Smokehouse Ranch Dressing.
Plant-based Chopped Salad – Mixed Greens, Tomatoes, Cucumbers, Red Onion, Focaccia Croutons, and Plant-based Ranch Dressing.
Entrées
Garlic and Cracked Black Pepper Prime Rib of Beef – Sour Cream-Chive Whipped Potatoes, Fried Brussels Sprouts, and Pearl Onions with Red Wine Jus.
Carved Herb-roasted Turkey Breast – Garlic-Red Skin Mashed Potatoes, Cornbread Stuffing, Sautéed Green Beans, Turkey Gravy, and Cranberry-Orange Relish.
Macaroni & Cheese with Shrimp – Cavatappi Pasta, Four-Cheese Sauce, Shrimp, Crispy Bacon, and Buttered Panko Crust with Fennel and Arugula.
Seared Fresh Salmon – with Grain Mustard Beurre Blanc Olive Oil-crushed Fingerling Potatoes and Garlic-Lemon Broccolini.
Plant-based Pan-seared King Trumpet Mushrooms – Braised Lentils, Blistered Grape Tomatoes, Mushroom Ragù, Roasted Root Vegetables, and Marsala Mushroom Sauce.
Pork Osso Bucco – with Boursin Cheese Hominy Grits, Caramelized Apples, Lemon Gremolata, and Pork Reduction Gravy.
Desserts (Choose One)
Apple-Blueberry Pie – Baked Apples, Blueberries, Caramel, and Streuse.
Banana Cream Pie – Bananas, Cream, and Caramel Sauce.
Plant-based Cherry-Lemon Pie – Cherries with Lemon Drizzle.
Vanilla Crème Brûlée – Rich Custard with Caramelized Sugar.
Chocolate S’mores Pie – Dark Chocolate Mousse with Toasted Marshmallow Fluff and Graham Cracker Streusel.
Kid’s Menu Create-Your-Own Meal For Guests Ages 9 and Under
Winter is coming and Disney has announced that Disney’s Winter Summerland Miniature Golf will reopen to guests beginning Nov. 6 at Walt Disney World Resort.
Winter Summerland Miniature Golf offers two uniquely themed 18-hole courses, each with their own distinct musical soundtrack.
As the name suggests, the first course draws inspiration from the winter season, including snow castles and ice hockey rinks. The second course represents all things summer. Guests navigate surf boards, sand sculptures and even a melted snowman.
As Disney’s Winter Summerland Miniature Golf reopens next month, Disney’s Fantasia Gardens Miniature Golf will close for the season on Nov. 5 and reopen on Jan. 31, 2021.
The spooky season is upon us and Disney has released some eerily awesome templates you can cut out and use to create your own expressive pumpkin.
With these Disney inspired pumpkin-carving templates, each varies in level of difficulty, from an easy Skeleton Mickey, to a moderate Princess Anna, to a complex Dr. Facilier.
Disney’s other Halloween pumpkin-carving templates feature favorite Disney characters for everyone at home. Take a closer look below for instructions and templates:
For templates on each of these designs, click here. And for step-by-step instructions, click here. Be sure to check out the terms of use before you download it.
Give any of the Disney-themed pumpkins a try – and show your Halloween masterpiece using the hashtags #DisneyMagicMoments and #DisneyHallowMoments.
Disney has released some frightfully fun instructions for a DIY poison apple pumpkin inspired by the classic film “Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs.”
In just a few steps, you can scare up a not-so-scary favorite with just need a few items, including red paint, shaving cream and glue.
You’ll need to download the template here and check out the video and the step-by-step directions below:
After you give the poison apple pumpkin how-to a try you can show Disney your Halloween masterpiece using the hashtags #DisneyMagicMoments and #DisneyHallowMoments.
