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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

‘Stitch’s Great Escape!’ Will Resume for a Limited Time Starting Next Week

For those looking to experience “Stitch’s Great Escape!”, the now-seasonal attraction located in Tomorrowland, your window is about to open. Disney has just made ride hours available starting this coming week. “Stitch” will be open from April 10th through April 19th, between the hours of 10 am and 6 pm. If you happen to be … ‘Stitch’s Great Escape!’ Will Resume for a Limited Time Starting Next Week

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’

Walt Disney Imagineering Shares Another Inside Look at Pandora – The World of Avatar

In their All In The Details series, the Disney Parks Blog has shared another behind-the-scenes look into Pandora – The World of Avatar which opens at Disney’s Animal Kingdom Park on May 27, 2017. In this week’s sneak peek, we learn more about how the project team “partnered with Lightstorm Entertainment and a number of … Walt Disney Imagineering Shares Another Inside Look at Pandora – The World of Avatar

California Adventure to Open FastPass at Toy Story Midway Mania on Thursday

Several sources are reporting that the new FastPass machines for Toy Story Midway Mania at Disney California Adventure will be turned on Thursday, April 6th. Also that day, the FastPass system will be updated forcing some guests to change they way they use FastPasses. When Disneyland announced their upcoming Disney MaxPass service, they also confirmed … California Adventure to Open FastPass at Toy Story Midway Mania on Thursday