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New Sweet Treats are Available at Walt Disney World in Celebration of ‘Frozen 2’

A brand new Disney movie, Frozen 2, will hit theaters on November 22nd, and, along with the new movie comes a plethora of new snacks. The new sweet offerings are in celebration of the movie, and will be found in locations throughout Walt Disney World property. If you’ll be visiting Walt Disney World soon, make New Sweet Treats are Available at Walt Disney World in Celebration of ‘Frozen 2’

Mariachi Cobre Presents the Story of ‘Coco’ Returns to Epcot for Día de Muertos

To celebrate Día de Muertos, ‘Mariachi Cobre Presents the Story of Coco‘ will return to the Mexico pavilion in Epcot‘s World Showcase from October 31 – November 2, 2019. This seasonal offering shares the story of Miguel from Disney-Pixar’s Coco, told through the dance and song. During the performances, Mariachi Cobre will be joined by Mariachi Cobre Presents the Story of ‘Coco’ Returns to Epcot for Día de Muertos

‘Maleficent’ Takes the Top Spot at the International Box Office

Maleficent: Mistress of Evil raked in another $18.3 million at the box office this weekend, which tailed only Warner Bros. Joker. That being said internationally Maleficent took the top stop, earning $64.3 million, which added to the total of $228 million in international sales. So, while the film might domestically be a disappointment for The ‘Maleficent’ Takes the Top Spot at the International Box Office

Ewan McGregor Shares New Details About the Upcoming Disney+ Obi-Wan Series

In an interview with Men’s Journal Ewan McGregor shared new details about the upcoming Obi-Wan Kenobi series coming to Disney+. During the interview, he confirmed that the show will consist of 6 episodes that are all approximately 1 hour long. McGregor also stated that the series will take place after Star Wars: Episode III – Ewan McGregor Shares New Details About the Upcoming Disney+ Obi-Wan Series

Disney Reportedly Locking Up the Classic 21st Century Fox Films in the Disney Vault

According to a Vulture report, since the Walt Disney Company acquired 21st Century Fox many theater managers and film programmers have had a harder time showing older films from the 21st Century Fox catalog. Reportedly classic films like The Sound of Music, which were occasionally shown in smaller for-profit theaters are now unavailable. Many of Disney Reportedly Locking Up the Classic 21st Century Fox Films in the Disney Vault

New Versions of Classic Aladdin and The Lion King Video Games Being Released

Nighthawk Interactive and iam8bit have teamed on new releases of the classic 16-bit video games Aladdin and The Lion King for both current and classic gaming consoles. First, Disney Classic Games: Aladdin and The Lion King is being released for Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 4, XboxOne, and PC on October 29th with a $29.99 price point. New Versions of Classic Aladdin and The Lion King Video Games Being Released

FuelRod Swapping Will No Longer Be Free of Charge at Walt Disney World Beginning Nov. 1

Since the day FuelRod became the preferred portable device charger at the Walt Disney World Resort, there has never been a swap charge. Beginning November 1, 2019, guests wishing to swap out their drained FuelRod for a fully-charged one will be required to pay $3 for that swap. As you can see in the image FuelRod Swapping Will No Longer Be Free of Charge at Walt Disney World Beginning Nov. 1

Original ‘Lizzie McGuire’ Cast Join Hilary Duff for New Series Coming to Disney+

Hallie Todd, Robert Carradine, and Jake Thomas are set to reprise their roles as Jo, Sam, and Matt McGuire, joining previously announced Hilary Duff as Lizzie, in the Disney+ series Lizzie McGuire. This week, the cast convenes for the first time in 15 years for a read-through of the first episode. “We are incredibly excited Original ‘Lizzie McGuire’ Cast Join Hilary Duff for New Series Coming to Disney+