On Friday, the two companies jointly announced that Marvel Studios and its president, Kevin Feige, will produce the third film in the “Spider-Man: Homecoming” series. It will once again feature Tom Holland reprising his role as the titular hero.
“I am thrilled that Spidey’s journey in the MCU will continue, and I and all of us at Marvel Studios are very excited that we get to keep working on it,” said Marvel topper Kevin Feige. “Spider-Man is a powerful icon and hero whose story crosses all ages and audiences around the globe. He also happens to be the only hero with the superpower to cross cinematic universes, so as Sony continues to develop their own Spidey-verse you never know what surprises the future might hold.”
Disney will retain its merchandising rights and will put up roughly a quarter of the financing. As part of the arrangement, Spider-Man will also appear in one future Marvel Studios film.
The film is scheduled for release on July 16, 2021. Amy Pascal will also produce through Pascal Pictures, as she has on the first two Holland-led films.
As part of Disney’s commitment to environmental stewardship they began eliminating single-use plastic straws at Disney Parks last April. The alternative, paper straws… And for those who aren’t fond of them, you’ll be excited to find out that Disney has released another reusable straw just in time for Halloween time.
The Sleepy Hallow “Pumpkin Straw” is reusable and can be found at several ice cream carts throughout Animal Kimgdom.
The straw has Ichabod Crane’s charred pumpkin head and is made of rubber. It has flashing lights inside the pumpkin head with three different settings and it will only set you back about $4.00.
Last July, Bob Chapek, Chairman, Disney Parks, Experiences, and Consumer Products said, “Eliminating plastic straws and other plastic items are meaningful steps in our long-standing commitment to environmental stewardship.”
Yesterday, Disney shared the first look at the first Disney Skyliner merchandise inspired by artwork similar to what will be featured on the gondolas.
The new collection offers something for every member of the family, including t-shirts, hoodies, mugs, pins, MagicBands, Christmas ornaments, toys and more.
We’re just a few days away from the official September 29 opening of the Disney Skyliner and no Disney Transportation system would be complete with out new merch! Take a look below at all the offerings:
Skyliner Tees and Hoodies
Skyliner Hat
Skyliner Mug
Skyliner MagicBands
Disney Pins and Buttons
Christmas Ornaments
Merchandise will be available at these locations:
International Gateway at Epcot
Mickey’s of Hollywood at Disney’s Hollywood Studios
Disney’s Pop Century Resort
Disney’s Art of Animation Resort
Disney’s Caribbean Beach Resort
Merchandise will also be available at the new Disney’s Riviera Resort when it opens later this year!
The magical gondola system will offer guests transportation between Disney’s Hollywood Studios, Epcot and select Disney World resort hotels.
Excited to finally get a bird’s eye view of Walt Disney World? Well, magic will soon be in the air at the Resort when the new Disney Skyliner transportation system opens to guests this Sunday, Sept. 29, 2019.
We were invited to Disney’s Caribbean Beach Resort yesterday for a special dedication moment for the complimentary new transportation system. The festivities featured Disney characters, fireworks and more in honor of this “most magical flight on Earth.”
Take a look at this video below to see some of the fun:
Disney Skyliner connects Epcot and Disney’s Hollywood Studios to four Disney resort hotels – Disney’s Art of Animation Resort, Disney’s Pop Century Resort, Disney’s Caribbean Beach Resort and the forthcoming Disney’s Riviera Resort, a Disney Vacation Club resort set to open Dec. 16, 2019. The system serves as a magic carpet, floating guests through the air aboard approximately 300 gondolas, nearly half of which are wrapped in whimsical Disney scenes of beloved characters, fan-favorite movies, theme park attractions and more.
While riding Disney Skyliner, guests are treated to never-before-seen views of Walt Disney World Resort as they float along the treetops and waterways alike. The system provides bird’s-eye vantage points of Disney icons such as the Hollywood Tower Hotel and Spaceship Earth.
This is the airline you are looking for! Virgin Atlantic has given one of its Boeing 747 aircraft a major Star Wars themed makeover and it is out of this galaxy!
The Millennium Falcom themed 747 will now transport you from London Gatwick Airport to Orlando, Florida, where you’ll be able to experience Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge, at Walt Disney World Resort.
The aircraft, which will be known as “The Falcon” – showcases the iconic Millennium Falcom – the famous spaceship once owned by Han Solo. It forms part of Virgin Atlantic and Virgin Holidays’ celebrations of Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge, which opened in Orlando in August.
It’s part of a promotion that Virgin Holidays is doing in partnership with Walt Disney World. Virgin says the decal is 144 feet long from end to end and took three weeks to print.
“It was a very exciting brief to be able to redesign our aircraft livery to represent something as iconic as the Millennium Falcon and it’s not something that you get to do every day,” Virgin Atlantic senior engineer Dave Napper said in a news release. “We have many Star Wars fans within the company who jumped at the chance to get involved in some way, and we cannot wait to see ‘The Falcon’ take flight.”
The new plane wrap also comes as Disney World ramps up promotion for Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge, which opened at Disney’s Hollywood Studios on August 29.
Disney has released the newest set of Minnie ears from the Disney Parks Designer Collection, this time created by Supermodel Heidi Klum!
The newlywed, 46, will debut her own design of a limited-edition Minnie Mouse ear headband at the Disneyland park and will be available to autograph at the Disney Dress Shop in Downtown Disney on Saturday, Sept. 28 from 2-4 p.m.
“Bedazzling the most famous ears in the world is like a dream come true for me. I am still pinching myself,” Klum said in a post as you can see below:
The new Minnie Mouse ears headband featuring more than 150 sparkling Swarovski crystals designed by “America’s Got Talent” judge Heidi Klum will comes with an jaw dropping price tag: $600.
Today, Disney shared a sneak peek of the new Disney and Vera Bradley collection set to debut on Thursday, September 26.
The new collection is called Mickey’s Whimsical Paisley and features a motif of large-scale paisley elements intertwined with full-body images of Mickey Mouse, Disney’s iconic theme park castle, Mickey-shaped balloons, and tossed confetti.
This limited-edition pattern will be available at Vera Bradley at Disney Springs and online on shopDisney.com. You can also order by calling the store at (407) 828-0040 on Sept. 26.
Spotted Zebra is launching its first Disney collection that incorporates kids’ favorite characters into affordable Tees and Leggings.
This marks the first exclusive collaboration from Spotted Zebra and features key franchises including Mickey/Minnie, Frozen, Star Wars, and Marvel in tees and leggings with styles offered in multipacks of 2-4 pieces for easy stock-ups and mixing and matching.
The collection’s fun and playful prints are one of a kind and exclusive to Amazon customers, priced at $30 and under. Take a look at the entire collection below:
We were invited to a Special Preview of the new Riviera Resort rooms at Disney’s Vacation Club Preview Center, and we can report that this is the resort of your dreams!
Inspired by Walt’s love of Europe and the Mediterranean, Disney’s new Riviera Resort will be your new home away from home on your next vacation. With amenities such as shelves by the front door for Magicbands and hooks in the entrance for rain coats, Disney has thought of every little detail to make your vacation Magical.
One Bedroom Villa
For centuries, the European Riviera has inspired visitors to relax, rejuvenate and play along the Mediterraneann, and this new resort is filled with ways to make that happen. There will be 2 pools, one of them being a “quiet” pool, and a kids splay and play area. The music will be themed to reflect Disney favorites and layered into the resort experience. Also, expect to hear lots of live music at Riviera resort.
Sitting area
All of the restaurants will feature handcrafted cuisine and even the Casual Dining option will serve dishes on porcelain plates.
Topolino’s Terrace – Flavor’s of the Riviera, will be the crowning jewel of Riviera. Topolino gets it name from the European name for Mickey – Topolino! This restaurant will give you a view of two fireworks shows – Epcot and Hollywood Studios, and it will feature made from scratch pasta and sauces and a wine heavy menu.
Blueberry pancakes with Lemon Creme and Real Maple Syrup
The rooms at Riviera are spacious, made for family fun. We were able to preview a Deluxe Studio and a One Bedroom Villa. The Deluxe Studio has a kitchenette, dining room table that will comfortably seat 4 people, and washer and dryer. The one bedroom has a full kitchen including a dishwasher! Both rooms include an amazing new style of pull-down bed in the living room area, a huge shower separate from the tub, and amazing details.
Bathtub in a One Bedroom Villa
Both rooms also feature a pull-down twin sized bed under the television in the main living area. Each bed features unique artwork, and their own reading light. I’m sure this cute bed will be a favorite among young guests!
Pull-down twin bed with a peek of the kitchenette.Pull-down bed open.
There are artistic touches throughout the rooms, inspired by European artists, but with a fun Disney twist! You’ll see Beauty and the Beast characters painted in the style of Rembrandt, and Lighting McQueen from ‘Cars’ inside a Mediterranean setting.
DVC aspect: This resort will finally offer something that most DVC resorts are missing – a smaller Studio perfect for couples. A DVC Cast Member told us that a regular Studio will run about 90 points for a week during “Choice Season,” and Deluxe Studios will run about 118 points for the same time period.
Couch that pulls down into a bed
Stop by the Disney Vacation Club Preview Center at Saratoga Springs resort for your own preview, and stay tuned for more information closer to the Riviera Resort opening scheduled for December 16th, 2019.
Contact me today at Kimberly at Enchanted Kingdom Vacations to plan your own magical vacation. I have lots of Disney trips and tricks that will make your trip even more magical; all at no extra cost to you!
Disney World has replaced more PhotoPass Photographers with more automated cameras at character meet-and-greets across Disney Parks and now some upset guests have launched a petition on change.org that is quickly gaining attention.
According to the petition, the photogs capture “more than just a picture and add a touch that can’t be replaced.”
Many upset Disney fans have taken to the internet to voice their frustrations and even show the difference between photos taken with real PhotoPass Photographers and the new automated counterparts as you can see in the post below:
Disney made the move to automate cameras last fall at nine of their character greeting locations. There are currently over 60,000 signatures on the petition.
“Please help overturn this decision and keep our wonderful Disney Photographers. It’s so important we do not let the magic slide. Keep the magic alive Disney,” the petition continues.
These new automated cameras use AI software to capture candid and posed character photos, but are locked in a stationary position so the characters and character attendants are left to make sure everyone is in view of the camera.
