AUTHOR: Jackie Gailey
James Earl Jones and Donald Glover to Star in Live-Action Remake of “The Lion King”
Last September, we told you that Jon Favreau was set to reimagine The Lion King by bringing the 1994 classic animated feature to life in a brand new way. Tonight, Favreau made two casting announcements for The Lion King from his Twitter account and we’re excited to share them with you! Looking forward to working … James Earl Jones and Donald Glover to Star in Live-Action Remake of “The Lion King”
Disneyland Park to Close Early Feb. 17 Due to Weather Conditions
The Disneyland Today Twitter account has just announced that Disneyland Park will be closing tonight at 10:00 p.m. Pacific time instead of remaining open until midnight due to the current weather conditions. Disney California Adventure Park operating hours will remain the same with a 10:00 p.m. closure. Also, tonight’s performances of the Main Street Electrical … Disneyland Park to Close Early Feb. 17 Due to Weather Conditions
Angela Lansbury to Star in “Mary Poppins Returns”
Production is currently underway for Mary Poppins Returns, a sequel to the 1964 classic Mary Poppins. We told you last year that Dick Van Dyke would star in the upcoming sequel and some more fun news was just shared that we’re pretty excited about. Angela Lansbury will join the star-studded cast of Mary Poppins Returns as … Angela Lansbury to Star in “Mary Poppins Returns”
Disney Story Central Introduces Comics
Disney Story Central is a digital library filled with hundreds of reading adventures, instantly connecting your child to beloved characters from Disney Junior (Sofia the First, Doc McStuffins, Captain Jake & the Never Land Pirates, Mickey Mouse Clubhouse), Walt Disney Animation Studios (Moana, Frozen, Tangled, Wreck-It Ralph), Disney Pixar (Cars, Monsters, Inc., Toy Story), and … Disney Story Central Introduces Comics
Nearly 113 Million Tourists Visit Florida in 2016 Breaking the Previous Year’s Record
2016 was a rough year for the state of Florida between Hurricane Matthew, the Zika virus, and one of the nation’s worst shootings in U.S. history. Despite these difficult events, Florida’s tourism in 2016 was at an all-time high for the sixth consecutive year with 112.8 million visitors, surpassing 2015’s record of 106.6 million visitors. … Nearly 113 Million Tourists Visit Florida in 2016 Breaking the Previous Year’s Record
Mark Your Calendars for Star Wars Force Friday II on September 1, 2017
Disney and Lucasfilm announced today that Star Wars Force Friday II is coming on September 1, 2017. This weekend-long global fan event will celebrate the launch of Star Wars: The Last Jedi and will have all kinds of toys (including LEGO!!!), collectibles, books, and apparel that will go on sale beginning at 12:01 a.m. on … Mark Your Calendars for Star Wars Force Friday II on September 1, 2017
New ‘Tangled’ PhotoPass Opportunity at Magic Kingdom Park
I have always been a huge fan of the Magic Shots taken by Disney PhotoPass Photographers all around the Walt Disney World Resort. There are so many options such as Stitch popping out of the ground, Tinker Bell hovering above the palms of your hand, and making you appear to be holding a bunch of … New ‘Tangled’ PhotoPass Opportunity at Magic Kingdom Park
Take A Behind-The-Scenes Look at Disney’s Live-Action ‘Beauty and the Beast’
In a behind-the-scenes video that was just released, Disney gives us a look at how they took the animated classic, Beauty and the Beast, “out of the realm of ink and paint and into the real world.” Emma Watson who was cast as Belle and the Director of the upcoming, live-action Beauty and the Beast, Bill … Take A Behind-The-Scenes Look at Disney’s Live-Action ‘Beauty and the Beast’
Disney Appoints Director for Upcoming Live-Action ‘Mulan’
Back in December, we reported details on a casting call that Disney put out looking for a Chinese actress to play the role of Mulan in a new live-action version of the 1998 animated film. Today, the Hollywood Reporter has revealed that Niki Caro who directed the 2002 Maori family drama Whale Rider, will direct … Disney Appoints Director for Upcoming Live-Action ‘Mulan’
Top Five Threads for January 2017 on DISboards.com
Take a look at our top 5 threads of the 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 January 2017 on DISboards.com
