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  • ‘Mickey’s PhilharMagic’ Debuts at Disney California Adventure Park in April

    ‘Mickey’s PhilharMagic’ Debuts at Disney California Adventure Park in April

    The spectacular magic of Disney animation and music will soon come to life in the 3D movie musical “Mickey’s PhilharMagic” at Disney California Adventure park. 

    Premiering in April at the Sunset Showcase Theater in Hollywood Land, Mickey Mouse, Donald Duck and other favorite Disney characters take the stage in this 3D fantasy adventure.

    As Donald prepares the orchestra for Mickey, he comes across the conductor’s baton and Mickey’s Sorcerer’s Hat. A little magic goes a long way and proceedings go awry! Donald is unexpectedly plunged into a 3D dream world and you’re taken along for the ride. The experience will sweep you away into the fantastic world of classic Disney animated musical sequences—from “Beauty and the Beast” and “The Little Mermaid,” to “Peter Pan” and “Aladdin.”

    What better time for “Mickey’s PhilharMagic” to debut than during Get Your Ears On – A Mickey and Minnie Celebration! Celebrate 90 years of magic with the all-new “Mickey’s Mix Magic” nighttime projection show, “Mickey’s Soundsational Parade,” limited-time décor, specialty foods, merchandise and more!

    Stay tuned to the Disney Dorks for more details on this exciting new addition to Disney California Adventure park!

  • Angelina Jolie in Talks to Join Marvel’s ‘The Eternals’ in MCU Phase 4

    Angelina Jolie in Talks to Join Marvel’s ‘The Eternals’ in MCU Phase 4

    Some mega-star power may be coming to Phase Four of the Marvel Cinematic Universe in the form of Oscar winner actress Angelina Jolie.

    Jolie is in talks to joinMarvel’s upcoming Phase 4 offering, “The Eternals,” directed by indie auteur Chloé Zhao, according to The Hollywood Reporter.

    The Eternals are a fictional species of humanity appearing in American comic books published by Marvel Comics. They are described as an offshoot of the evolutionary process that created sentient life on Earth. The original instigators of this process, the alien Celestials, intended the Eternals to be the defenders of Earth, which leads to the inevitability of war against their destructive counterparts, the Deviants. The Eternals were created by Jack Kirby and made their first appearance in 1976.

    The new project is said to be focusing on a romance between Ikaris, a man who draws his power from cosmic energy, making him practically immortal, and Sersi, a brilliant female Eternal who has the ability to alter her appearance and often prefers to live among mortals, according to THR.

    It is not yet clear which character Jolie would play. No official announcement has been made, but it is understood that Marvel is moving ahead with the project after studio president Kevin Feige confirmed its development last April, as part of Marvel’s so-called “Phase 4”. Jolie would be a huge get for the studio and could help jump start one of the more obscure Marvel titles.

  • BREAKING: Smoking to Be Banned at Disney Parks Beginning May 1st

    BREAKING: Smoking to Be Banned at Disney Parks Beginning May 1st

    Disney Parks has just announced a major policy change that you may need to know if you’re planning a trip in the near future. Disney Parks is banning smoking with in it’s parks.

    Beginning May 1, smoking areas will no longer be present inside Walt Disney World or Disneyland theme parks, water parks, ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex or Downtown Disney in California.

    Designated smoking areas will be available outside the entrances to the areas listed above, and at Disney Springs in Florida. For guests who have room or dining reservations, smoking areas are also available at Disney Resort hotels.

  • Eggstravaganz Scavenger Hunt Returns to Disneyland Resort April 5-21, 2019

    Eggstravaganz Scavenger Hunt Returns to Disneyland Resort April 5-21, 2019

    Spring has sprung, Disney fans! Next month isn’t just bringing April showers, but the return of the popular Eggstravaganza scavenger hunt at the Disneyland Resort.

    This fun, egg-themed scavenger hunt will take place April 5-21, 2019 across Disneyland park, Disney California Adventure park and the Downtown Disney District.

    Pick up your map and stickers for $6.99 (plus tax) at select merchandise locations, then let the hunt begin! Search for special hidden “eggs” themed to Disney and Pixar characters. Record your discoveries by placing the corresponding sticker on the themed Egg-stravaganza map to represent that location.

    Whether you choose to hunt for eggs or not, return your map to a redemption location for a surprise. Redemption locations include the following merchandise shops: Disney Showcase in Disneyland park, Elias & Co. at Disney California Adventure park and World of Disney Store in the Downtown Disney District.

  • Exclusive Star Wars Event Coming to Epcot for DVC Members in April

    Exclusive Star Wars Event Coming to Epcot for DVC Members in April

    A one-night-only Star Wars: Galactic Gathering will turn the World ShowPlace pavilion at Epcot into an exclusive Star Wars experience for Disney Vacation Club Members and special guests on April 10 from 6 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. 

    During this Membership Magic event, Disney Vacation Club Members and special guests will enjoy Star Wars-themed foods and beverages, meet favorite Star Warscharacters, pose for photos with Star Wars set pieces and props, and more. (That’s a whole lot of Star Wars).

    The culinary team behind this event has developed a carefully crafted menu that promises to satisfy even a Wookiee-sized appetite. The epic lineup includes hors d’oeuvres, specialty beverages and all-you-care-to-enjoy buffet featuring a salad cone station (try the Endor Cous Cous!), a small-bites station (including a Tatooine Cheeseburger Spring Roll), a bowl action station (with Alderaan Bean Wat with Basmati Scented Rice and Cilantro among the options) and a carving station. Sweet options range from a Blue Milk Panna Cotta to Darth Vader Cupcakes to BB-8 Mousse Domes.

    When you aren’t blasting through the buffet or snapping selfies with treasures of the Star Wars galaxy, you’ll dance to the tunes of a DJ who will provide a stellar soundtrack to transport you to your favorite planet. 

    The cost per person is $225 for adults and $210 for children (inclusive of tax and gratuity), and separate Theme Park admission is required. Eligible Members can book this experience for themselves and as many as 5 guests, per Membership. Members may make reservations here. Enjoy the party, and may the Force be with you.

  • NBA Experience Will Open August 12 at Disney Springs

    NBA Experience Will Open August 12 at Disney Springs

    Lace up your shoes and practice your jump shot, because NBA Experience will officially open Aug. 12, 2019!

    This all-new destination coming to Disney Springs will invite you to feel what it’s like to be a basketball superstar. This one-of-a-kind environment will be packed with 13 interactive elements and hands-on activities across 44,000 square feet and two floors.  

    In the new video below, Walt Disney Imagineer Stan Dodd shares more insight into what you can expect at NBA Experience, plus hear what has NBA players excited for this all-new destination:

    And here are some new details about NBA Experience we’re sharing for the first time:

    • When you enter NBA Experience, you’ll feel like you’re walking through the players’ tunnel out onto the court at an NBA or WNBA arena.
    • A ticket to NBA Experience grants you access to every activity in any order you choose, and you can return to stations multiple times to try and improve your performance or learn more about the game, the players and the teams you love.
    • In an activity that tests shooting skills, spots will light up on the court as you move from one location to another attempting to sink as many shots as possible in 15 seconds.
    • In a slam dunk challenge, you can change the height of a standard 10-foot-tall rim to as low as seven feet so you can perform your own superstar moves – captured by burst photography.
    • See how you stack up to some of the world’s best basketball players by measuring your vertical leap, wingspan, and shooting and dribbling skills.
    • Various activities can be personalized with your name and associated with your favorite NBA or WNBA teams, and your stats will be tracked just like a real pro game.
    • Real-time technology will aggregate stats of NBA and WNBA games and players for continuous updates, while leaderboards will show top NBA Experience performers throughout the day – will your name be at the top?
  • Beauty and the Beast Bar Replacing Mizner’s Lounge at Grand Floridian

    Beauty and the Beast Bar Replacing Mizner’s Lounge at Grand Floridian

    Mizner’s Lounge at Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort & Spa is set to close in April for refurbishment and according to multiple online sources the location will be re-themed as a Beauty and the Beast Lounge.

    According to @SchuckJH on twitter the area will be re-imagined as a live-action version of the Beauty and the Beast film and could involve not just a simple overlay, but a total transformation like the Snow White-themed Storybook Dining at Artist Point recently was.

    If the rumors are true, Mizner’s Lounge will transformed into various settings from the Beast’s Castle. Some of the themes rooms will include the library, the ballroom, and the outside patio will be transformed in the woods from outside the Beast’s castle.

    Apperantly “The Library” will have plush couches and a fireplace where current bar sits. “The Ballroom” will have a chandelier. “The Woods” will have indoor/outdoor seating. Around 140 seats total.

    As with all rumors, take it with a grain of salt. Nothing is official until Disney announces it.

  • VIDEO: Man Blows Away Hotel Lobby Singing ‘Ave Maria’ for Daughter at Disney World

    VIDEO: Man Blows Away Hotel Lobby Singing ‘Ave Maria’ for Daughter at Disney World

    When you visit Disney World you know the cast is going to be magical, but sometimes the guests can be just as magical. An ordinary guest visiting Disney World last week amazed the lobby at The Grand Floridian as he broke out singing “Ave Maria” in front of dozens of people.

    Justin Gigliello, a 30 year old Connecticut man, was having lunch at the resort when the impromptu performance was prompted by Gigliello’s six year old daughter. She asked the resort lobby Pianist if he could play the song so she could here her dad sing.

    Of course he said yes, and the rest will blow you away. Take a look at the video below:

    When the he finished singing, the amazing performance was met with applause. Gigliello says it feels amazing when the audience is into it and that is what makes it all worth it. “One of the women came up to me and said she was in the gift shop and when she heard me singing she had to come out to see what was going on,” Gigliello said.

    Gigliello’s performance is amazing, but his daughter is stealing a little bit of the spot light too. Everyone’s eyes are glued to the little girl as she watches her father with pride and awe as he sings her favorite song.

    “It’s an incredible feeling. I didn’t really notice it until I watched the video. To see my child with so much pride in her father is amazing,” said Gigliello. “I can just see the love and admiration in her whole expression.”

    Gigliello works full time at an insurance company, but he did go to school for voice performance and has a bachelor of arts from the Boston conservatory. He sings locally occasionally and also teaches voice and piano lessons.

  • Lawsuits Seeking $15k Claim Disney World’s PeopleMover Caused Injures

    Lawsuits Seeking $15k Claim Disney World’s PeopleMover Caused Injures

    Two sets of Disney World visitors who say they were injured on the PeopleMover at Magic Kingdom have filed lawsuits against the company seeking damages in excess of $15,000, a pair of lawsuits claim.

    New Jersey couple Heather and John Tregidgo claim they were injured on the Tomorrowland attraction during a visit in June 2015, according to a lawsuit filed in late February in Orange County. The couple said they were riding the PeopleMover with their two children when it abruptly stopped in the dark Space Mountain section.

    “After the cart containing the Tregidgo Family came to a stop it was struck from behind by a trailing cart,” the lawsuit said.

    The lawsuit alleges Disney “carelessly and negligently maintained” the PeopleMover, creating a “dangerous” condition.  

    Heather Tregidgo, according to the lawsuit, suffered injuries that required hospitalization and surgery.

    In a separate incident, Kristie Deieso said she was injured on the ride during a visit in February 2017. Deieso’s lawsuit, which was filed earlier this month, claims the ride malfunctioned, causing the vehicles to “crash into one another.”

    Deieso received injuries that caused “pain and impairment,” the lawsuit said.

    Open since 1975, the Tomorrowland Transit Authority PeopleMover is a slow-moving tram that transports passengers in the Magic Kingdom’s Tomorrowland. On the 10-minute ride, the maximum speed is about 7 mph, according to a Disney Parks Blog post from 2011.

  • New Interactive Spider-Man Attracton Coming To California Adventure and Disneyland Paris

    New Interactive Spider-Man Attracton Coming To California Adventure and Disneyland Paris

    Today, Disney shared more details on an immersive interactive Spider-Man attraction, coming to Disney Parks, that allows guests to play an active role and be part of the story.

    Through a blend of never-before-seen technology and practical effects, guests will get to experience for themselves what it is like to have the abilities of a Super Hero.

    The interactive experience is coming to Disney California Adventure park at Disneyland Resort and Walt Disney Studios park at Disneyland Paris.

    Disney is being rather vague about the details, but they have confirmed that both parks will feature an exciting new attraction where guests of all ages can join the heroes in action.

    According to Disney, “We are expanding our story universe by creating a new organization, the Worldwide Engineering Brigade, to be our setting for this experience. Though WEB is grounded in classic characters like Peter Parker, it is an organization that we can all be a part of – one that invites us to engage with these iconic heroes like never before.”

    Walt Disney Imagineering’s Global Marvel Portfolio has been working closely with their partners across Studios and Entertainment to create exciting experiences and attractions where you can join fan-favorite Super Heroes at Disneyland Resort and Disneyland Paris.

    This adventure will blend seamlessly into the story of the new lands Disney is creating at both Disney California Adventure park and Walt Disney Studios park, where there will be surprises at every turn!

    No word yet on when the attraction will open.