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Disneyland is getting new FastPass locations and new digital FastPass option

The Disneyland Resort is adding two new FastPass attractions, one in each Park, and later this year will be launching a new digital FastPass service! Very soon, FastPass will be added to Toy Story Midway Mania in Disney California Adventure and Matterhorn Bobsleds in Disneyland Park, bringing the total number of FastPass attractions to 16. … Disneyland is getting new FastPass locations and new digital FastPass option

Register now for Passholder seating at the Disney on Broadway Concert Series

Walt Disney World Annual Passholders are invited to reserve their seats now for the Disney on Broadway Concert Series, an exciting new showcase of Disney music and Broadway talent that will perform on the American Gardens Theatre stage during the Epcot International Festival of the Arts. Guests can enjoy unforgettable live music at the newest … Register now for Passholder seating at the Disney on Broadway Concert Series

One-night Star Wars hard ticket event planned for Disney’s Hollywood Studios

UPDATE 4/9/17: This event has completely sold out. Walt Disney World has announced a new hard-ticket Star Wars-themed event that will take place April 14, 2017. “Star Wars: Galactic Nights” will take place from 7pm-midnight and will include a variety of activities for the whole family. This movie-premiere-style party will “celebrate 40 years of the Greatest … One-night Star Wars hard ticket event planned for Disney’s Hollywood Studios

New Products revealed for Star Wars Half Marathon – The Light Side at Disneyland Resort

The Star Wars Half Marathon – The Light Side begins tomorrow, January 12, and goes through January 15, 2017 at the Disneyland Resort. Today, we have a look at some of the commemorative merchandise that will be available at the runDisney Health & Fitness Expo for purchase. Guests will find a large selection of merchandise … New Products revealed for Star Wars Half Marathon – The Light Side at Disneyland Resort

George Lucas announces new plan to build museum in Los Angeles

Back in 2014, we reported that George Lucas was planning to build his “Lucas Film of Narrative Art” museum in his wife Mellody Hobson’s native Chicago, after considering sites in San Francisco and encountering community opposition. After facing opposition by Chicago’s “Friends of the Park” group, he has changed direction once again and will be … George Lucas announces new plan to build museum in Los Angeles

Disney’s Moana Sing-Along Version sails into theaters January 27, 2017

Walt Disney Animation Studios is introducing an all-new sing-along version of Moana, coming to theaters nationwide January 27, 2017! Fans are in for a real treat with an all-new sing-along version of Moana launching in more than 2,000 theaters nationwide and exclusively at Hollywood’s El Capitan Theatre one week prior to the nationwide opening on … Disney’s Moana Sing-Along Version sails into theaters January 27, 2017

Upcoming raft ride at Disney’s Typhoon Lagoon changes its name prior to opening

Last summer, Disney announced that a new family raft-style attraction named Miss Fortune Falls would be opening at Disney’s Typhoon Lagoon Water Park near Crush ‘n’ Gusher in the Spring of 2017. It looks like this upcoming attraction received a name change before it’s even open as the new artwork shows above. The new attraction … Upcoming raft ride at Disney’s Typhoon Lagoon changes its name prior to opening

New details released on menu at Planet Hollywood Observatory at Disney Springs

While we still don’t have an exact date on the opening of the newly re-done Planet Hollywood Observatory at Disney Springs, more details about the expected menu have surfaced and they sound pretty fabulous! Some more indulgent options will include L.A. Lasagna, a fried take on the classic comfort food with Bolognese sauce, roasted garlic … New details released on menu at Planet Hollywood Observatory at Disney Springs

First full Cars 3 trailer released

The first full trailer has been released for the upcoming Cars 3. Brian Fee, the film’s director, who was a storyboard artist on the first two films in the franchise, said, “McQueen is not the young hotshot anymore, the kid he was back then in Cars 1. He’s in the middle of his life, and as an … First full Cars 3 trailer released