AUTHOR: Jackie Gailey
First Look at Lin-Manuel Miranda as a New Character in “Mary Poppins Returns”
Last week, the Walt Disney Studios gave us a glimpse of Emily Blunt as Mary Poppins and we’ve now been given a look at a new character that will star in the upcoming Mary Poppins Returns. The new character is named “Jack” and will be played by Lin-Manuel Miranda who created Hamilton. The photo above, … First Look at Lin-Manuel Miranda as a New Character in “Mary Poppins Returns”
Updated Information Available for Attractions Coming to Pandora – The World of Avatar
The official Walt Disney World website has updated information on height requirements for the two new attractions coming to Pandora – The World of Avatar opening soon at Disney’s Animal Kingdom. For Avatar Flight of Passage, guests must be 44-inches (112 centimeters) or taller to ride. Here is how Disney describes this attraction: “Get a … Updated Information Available for Attractions Coming to Pandora – The World of Avatar
Disney Confirms Release Date for Indiana Jones 5
Last year, we reported that Bob Iger confirmed Indiana Jones 5 would be made. Disney has just announced that the film will be released on July 19, 2019. Disney’s chairman Alan Horn said in a statement: “Indiana Jones is one of the greatest heroes in cinematic history, and we can’t wait to bring him back to … Disney Confirms Release Date for Indiana Jones 5
Turner Classic Movies’ Robert Osborne Dies at Age 84
Sadly, Actor Robert Osborne, who is well known for his work as a film historian as well as being the voice of The Great Movie Ride at Disney’s Hollywood Studios in Orlando, Florida, has passed away. Osborne was also known for hosting Turner Classic Movies. Today we say good-bye to a dear member of our TCM … Turner Classic Movies’ Robert Osborne Dies at Age 84
Two Walt Disney World Bakeries Make Orlando’s Top 25 List
The folks over at the Orlando Business Journal put together a list of the top 25 bakeries in Orlando, Florida and two of them are located at the Walt Disney World Resort. The list is based on Yelp users who have provided reviews and photos of various bakeries in the Orlando area. Coming in at … Two Walt Disney World Bakeries Make Orlando’s Top 25 List
New Napa Rose Food and Wine Pairing Experience at Disneyland
The Disney Parks Blog has announced a new experience that will take place at the Disneyland Resort. The Napa Rose Food and Wine Pairing Experience will offer a one-hour seminar that will be held each Saturday and Sunday at Napa Rose at Disney’s Grand Californian Hotel & Spa. The first seminar is at 2:00 p.m. … New Napa Rose Food and Wine Pairing Experience at Disneyland
Take a Royal Tea Garden Tour at Epcot During the Flower and Garden Festival
You may have heard Craig and Steve mention [on their vlog last week] the new Royal Tea Garden tour that is available to guests as part of the Epcot International Flower and Garden Festival. Today, the Disney Parks Blog made some more details available and we wanted to share them with you. The Royal Tea … Take a Royal Tea Garden Tour at Epcot During the Flower and Garden Festival
First Official ‘Beauty and the Beast’ Music Video Released!
Take a look at the first music video from the upcoming, live-action Beauty and the Beast with Ariana Grande and John Legend performing the beloved Beauty and the Beast from the Ballroom scene. Beauty and the Beast opens in theatres everywhere on March 17th! Source: Walt Disney Records
Disneyland Park to Live Stream Main Street Electrical Parade on March 7
The Disney Parks Blog has announced their next live stream event – a showing of the Main Street Electrical Parade at Disneyland Park. The live stream will be on Tuesday, March 7 and will begin at 8:55 p.m. Pacific; 11:55 p.m. Eastern. The Main Street Electrical Parade returned to Disneyland last year as part of … Disneyland Park to Live Stream Main Street Electrical Parade on March 7
SeaWorld May Add Virtual Reality Animals to their Kraken Coaster
When theme parks use virtual reality in their attractions, it creates a realistic illusion for its guests making them feel as though they’re actually right there living in that moment. What they’re seeing on the screen in front of them or through the goggles they’re wearing instantly transports them into whatever world they’re intended to … SeaWorld May Add Virtual Reality Animals to their Kraken Coaster
