AUTHOR: Jackie Gailey
Disney Closes Deal with Dwayne Johnson to Star in Live-Action ‘Jungle Cruise’
Back in 2015, we told you that Dwayne Johnson had been tapped to star in a live-action adaptation of a film based on the Jungle Cruise attraction at Disneyland Park. Jungle Cruise is one of the Disneyland’s original attractions and it takes guests through the rain forests of the Amazon and the hippopotamus-filled waters of … Disney Closes Deal with Dwayne Johnson to Star in Live-Action ‘Jungle Cruise’
Last Imagineer Hired by Walt Disney, George McGinnis, Passes Away at Age 87
George McGinnis, the last Imagineer hired by Walt Disney himself, has passed away. He was 87. McGinnis held the role of show designer on a conglomeration of projects while at Walt Disney Imagineering including Space Mountain at both Disneyland and Walt Disney World. The project that caught Disney’s eye while McGinnis was attending the Art … Last Imagineer Hired by Walt Disney, George McGinnis, Passes Away at Age 87
Don Rickles – Voice of Mr. Potato Head – Passes Away at the Age of 90
The famous insult comedian, Don Rickles, passed away in his Los Angeles home today at the age of 90. Mr. Rickles had an incredibly long career, but the one he’s most famous for in our community was his voicing of Mr. Potato Head in all three Toy Story films. When you think about all of … Don Rickles – Voice of Mr. Potato Head – Passes Away at the Age of 90
Top Five Threads for March 2017 on DISboards.com
Take a look at our top 5 threads for last month and come join these and thousands of other discussions at DISboards.com. 5. Looking back at 2016, what is the best park tip you can offer? Theme Parks Attractions and Strategies forum | Started by poster ‘CampbellzSoup‘ Our number five thread asks everyone to take … Top Five Threads for March 2017 on DISboards.com
2017 Holiday Party Dates Announced for Halloween and Christmas at Walt Disney World
Official dates for the 2017 Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party and the 2017 Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party have been announced by Disney! Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party will begin earlier than ever this year. August: 25 and 29, 2017 September: 1, 7, 10, 12, 15, 17, 19, 22, 24, 26, and 29, 2017 October: 1, 3, … 2017 Holiday Party Dates Announced for Halloween and Christmas at Walt Disney World
New Lotus Flower PhotoPass Opportunity in China Pavilion at Epcot
Disney PhotoPass Service has just announced that they are offering another lighted prop for guests to pose with when having their picture taken. The first one was the lighted lantern from Disney’s Tangled. This time, the prop is in the form of a lotus flower and it’s available nightly in the China Pavilion at Epcot. … New Lotus Flower PhotoPass Opportunity in China Pavilion at Epcot
Walt Disney Animation Studios Gives a Sneak Peek at ‘Happily Ever After’
In addition to the latest in fireworks, pyrotechnics, lasers and lights, the much-anticipated ‘Happily Ever After‘ will feature new hand-drawn Disney character animation sequences [that didn’t exist in their respective films] of Ursula, Aladdin, Princess Tiana, and more. The new animation sequences “will be combined with innovative projection mapping technology that will bring these characters … Walt Disney Animation Studios Gives a Sneak Peek at ‘Happily Ever After’
Disney Channel Orders ‘That’s So Raven’ Spinoff to Premiere Later this Year
The original That’s So Raven series aired on the Disney Channel for just four seasons between 2003 and 2007. The show marked their first multi-camera comedy, and when it premiered, it was the highest-rated Disney show among children ages 6-11. The show has proven to remain popular on Disney Channel in reruns, even a decade … Disney Channel Orders ‘That’s So Raven’ Spinoff to Premiere Later this Year
Michael Keaton Being Considered to Play Villain in Tim Burton’s Live-Action ‘Dumbo’
Last month, we reported that Colin Farrell is in talks to star alongside Eva Green and Danny DeVito in Tim Burton’s live-action adaptation of Disney’s classic film, Dumbo. We’re now hearing that Michael Keaton is being considered to portray the villain role in the film. In case you need a refresher, the villain was the man who … Michael Keaton Being Considered to Play Villain in Tim Burton’s Live-Action ‘Dumbo’
The Polite Pig Will Open at Disney Springs on April 10
Disney has announced that The Polite Pig has an official opening date! This much-anticipated dining location will open in Town Center at Disney Springs on April 10. The husband-wife team, award-winning Orlando Chefs James and Julie Petrakis, are also the owners of The Ravenous Pig and Swine & Sons in Winter Park and Cask & … The Polite Pig Will Open at Disney Springs on April 10
