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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
PETA Attempting to Push SeaWorld Investors to Vote on Seaside Sanctuaries
According to the Orlando Sentinel, the animal rights organization, PETA, is attempting to push SeaWorld Entertainment investors into a vote that would send “the company’s killer whales to seaside sanctuaries.” PETA is, interestingly enough, a shareholder in SeaWorld, and as a big enough investor, they can submit a resolution, via a proxy statement, to be … PETA Attempting to Push SeaWorld Investors to Vote on Seaside Sanctuaries
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”
Disneyland Files Permit for New Cupola on Pirates Building for Fantasmic
The Disneyland Resort files a lot of permits with the City of Anaheim and most of them are pretty standard, but a new one posted by Matthew Gottula on Twitter is interesting and raises some new questions. The permit is for a 56 square foot cupola to be installed on the roof of the Pirates … Disneyland Files Permit for New Cupola on Pirates Building for Fantasmic
Disney Closes Side Entrance for Hollywood Studios Guests
Disney’s Hollywood Studios has closed the alternative security line that is near the Guest Relations windows outside of the park. This access point was used by guests walking from the Television and Film parking lots. There are no longer any security guards there to check bags, and all guests are redirected by a cast member … Disney Closes Side Entrance for Hollywood Studios Guests
BB-8 Meet-and-Greet Coming To Disney’s Hollywood Studios
Today the Disney Parks Blog released that BB-8, the beloved droid and sidekick to Rey from Star Wars: The Force Awakens, will have a character meet-and-greet beginning this spring at Star Wars Launch Bay in Disney’s Hollywood Studios. BB-8’s meet-and-greet opportunity will be in addition to the current meet-and-greet characters: Kylo Ren and Chewbacca, and neither … BB-8 Meet-and-Greet Coming To Disney’s Hollywood Studios
Big Changes Coming to Coronado Springs Resort and Caribbean Beach Resort
Walt Disney World has announced plans for some major expansion and updates at two of its popular themed resorts! At Disney’s Coronado Springs Resort, Disney is building a new 15-story tower, with 500 suites and concierge level rooms. Current rooms will also get a refresh as will the landscaping around the resort, which will be … Big Changes Coming to Coronado Springs Resort and Caribbean Beach Resort
Construction on New Costuming Facility at Hollywood Studios to Affect Roadways
A new costuming building being built backstage at Disney’s Hollywood Studios could soon cause some headaches for guests. The new location is on the southeast corner of the park, and in order to accommodate construction, Disney will be shifting the part of main entrance roadway to the east. The detour will happen just after guests pass … Construction on New Costuming Facility at Hollywood Studios to Affect Roadways
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
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