Disney Refreshes the Banners at Cinderella Castle in the Magic Kingdom
While visiting the Magic Kingdom this morning we noticed that Disney has updated the banners hanging around Cinderella Castle. Overnight Disney has pulled down the 50th Anniversary Mary Blair-inspired banners.
As always the best way to keep up with all of the refurbishments around Walt Disney World is to check our monthly Refurbishment & Closure articles that Sara writes every month!
Disneyland Paris Hosts European Film Premiere of Guardians of the Galaxy Vol 3
This past weekend Disneyland Paris hosted the European Film Premiere of Guardians of the Galaxy Vol 3.
This stop in the Guardians Global Tour took place at the Marvel Avengers Campus at Disneyland Paris with director/writer James Gunn, and stars Chris Pratt, Karen Gillan, Pom Klementieff, Zoe Saldaña and Vin Diesel greeting and interacting with enthusiastic fans.
Be among the first to see Marvel Studios’ “Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3” by attending an IMAX Special Fan Screening. On Friday, April 28, at 7:00 p.m. local time, IMAX will sponsor special fan screenings for Marvel Studios’ “Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3”. The screenings will take place in IMAX theatres in 25 markets across the U.S. and Canada and will feature a special welcome from the Guardians, which will play onscreen in each IMAX theatre before the movie starts. Fans will also receive a “Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3” mini poster.
Fans will also be able to experience all three Guardians films on the big screen with a special IMAX movie marathon on May 3. Marvel Studios’ “Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3” opens in U.S. theatres nationwide on May 5.
To get Special Fan Screening tickets and find a participating IMAX theatre near you, go to:http://gofobo.com/seeGOTGv3
In Marvel Studios’ “Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3” our beloved band of misfits are settling into life on Knowhere. But it isn’t long before their lives are upended by the echoes of Rocket’s turbulent past. Peter Quill, still reeling from the loss of Gamora, must rally his team around him on a dangerous mission to save Rocket’s life—a mission that, if not completed successfully, could quite possibly lead to the end of the Guardians as we know them.
The film stars Chris Pratt, Zoe Saldaña, Dave Bautista, Karen Gillan, Pom Klementieff, featuring Vin Diesel as Groot and Bradley Cooper as Rocket, Sean Gunn, Chukwudi Iwuji, Will Poulter and Maria Bakalova.
James Gunn is the director and also wrote the screenplay. Kevin Feige produces with Louis D’Esposito, Victoria Alonso, Nikolas Korda, Sara Smith and Simon Hatt serving as executive producers.
Disney News Highlights: Cheerleader Parents Turn France Pavilion Fountain Into Pool Party, Fantasmic Fire in Disneyland, Universal Raising Annual Pass Prices.
New Moana Dooney & Bourke Collection Available At Animal Kingdom! Set sail in style with the new Moana Dooney & Bourke Collection available now at Disney’s Animal Kingdom and online at shopDisney! It includes a super cute backpack, drawstring bag and matching wallet, take a look
New Disney100 Sign added to EPCOT New Disney100 Sign added to EPCOT. We know EPCOT will become home to the Disney100 celebration here at Walt Disney World, and now we are starting to see signs around the park that the party is about to begin, with the placing of the newest D100 sign on the World Showcase Bridge.
Tips For Maximizing Your New Walt Disney World Annual PassWalt Disney World annual passes are finally available again for the general public. While pass holders were able to renew their passes, and Florida residents were able to purchase the lowest-tier Pixie Pass, Annual Pass sales for most of the public were paused since 2021, before finally going back on sale last week.
National Treasure Edge if History Canceled After First Season National Treasure Edge if History Canceled After First Season. Joining The Mighty Ducks: Game Changers and Big Shot, along with Willow and The Mysterious Benedict Society. Disney has now canceled five shows in the last 3 months. This story was first reported in a Deadline article.
Disney Issues Statement on Fantasmic Fire in Disneyland – Suspends Fire Effects Globally
Disney has just issued a statement on the fire that occurred last night in Disneyland which set the Maleficent Dragon ablaze during Fantasmic!
“During the final showing of Fantasmic! at Disneyland Park on Saturday evening, the dragon prop caught fire. Anaheim Fire & Rescue quickly responded, and the fire was extinguished.”
“All cast members were safely evacuated from Tom Sawyer Island. Due to smoke and wind, attractions near the island were safely evacuated of any guests, and the cause of the fire remains under investigation at this time.”
“We are temporarily suspending fire effects similar to those used at Disneyland Park’s Fantasmic! at select shows and entertainment experiences globally out of an abundance of caution following the Fantasmic! prop fire at Disneyland Park.
The continued safety of our cast and guests is of the utmost importance.”
Disney Festival of Fantasy Parade – Magic Kingdom
Magic Kingdom’s Festival of Fantasy Parade also has a fire-breathing Maleficent Dragon. You can see the fire-breathing dragon below:
Like Disney states many factors are to blame when it comes to fire and pyrotechnics. We are just glad nobody was hurt and that Guest and Cast Member safety remains one of their highest priority.
Super Mario Bros. Movie Wins Third Straight Box Office Weekend The Super Mario Bros Movie continues its global domination, now with an estimated $871.8M through Sunday. Of that, $437.5M is from the international box office. The next worldwide benchmark of $900M will follow in the next few days.
The Super Mario Bros. Movie will cross $400 million to remain atop the domestic box office for a third straight weekend. After its first two record-breaking weekends at the office, The Super Mario Bros. Movie will earn an estimated $58.2 million in its third weekend, including $14 million on Friday.
The film’s box office total will climb to $434.3 million, making it Universal Pictures’ third highest-grossing movie of all time, behind only Jurassic World ($653.4 million) and E.T.: The Extraterrestrial ($437.1 million).
From Illumination and Nintendo comes a new animated film based on the world of Super Mario Bros. The film will be released in North America on April 5, 2023 and in Japan on April 28, 2023.
For the first time, the iconic global entertainment brands Illumination and Nintendo join forces to create The Super Mario Bros. Movie, a new, big-screen adventure starring one of pop culture’s most prominent plumbers of the past four decades.
Based on the world of Nintendo’s Mario games, the film invites audiences into a vibrant, thrilling new universe unlike any created before in an action-packed, exuberant cinematic comedy event.
Colossal Elephant Roll Celebrates Animal Kingdom’s 25th Anniversary. Celebrate Earth Day and the 25th anniversary of Disney’s Animal Kingdom theme park! Join us throughout the month of April as we honor the magic of nature through family-friendly experiences and specialty offerings.
We did just that with a limited-time offering of Disney’s Animal Kingdom! Colossal Elephant Roll! Jumbo, Light, and Fluffy! Cinnamon Bun w/ Banana Caramel. $5.99 at Isle of Java.
No word on whether this will be on the menu or if we will return on regular park days throughout the celebration.
Disney’s Animal Kingdom combined Walt Disney’s love of animals—both real and imaginary—with exciting attractions, spectacular stage shows, and entertaining characters. From the Tree of Life—which features 337 sculpted animals in its trunk—to the floating mountains, bioluminescence, and top-rated attractions in Pandora – The World of Avatar, we continue to creatively celebrate and inspire guests in ways only Disney’s Animal Kingdom can.
Fantasmic!, a Òmust-seeÓ show at Disneyland Park for nearly 30 years, returns on May 28, 2022. DisneyÕs longest-running nighttime spectacular is an emotional extravaganza of colorful Disney animated film images, choreographed to an exciting musical score. The waters of the Rivers of America come alive as Mickey MouseÕs power of imagination enables him to create fantastic events and images as seen in beloved Disney classic films like ÒFantasia,Ó ÒThe Jungle Book,Ó ÒThe Little MermaidÓ and more. Guests can visit Disneyland.com and the Disneyland app for the latest details. (Joshua Sudock/Disneyland Resort)
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Maleficent Dragon Destroyed in Fire as Disneyland Crews Work on Fantasmic!
Disneyland Cast Members are working on the Maleficent Dragon this afternoon as it was destroyed last night during Fantasmic! You can see the remains of the Maleficent dragon below…
Guests visiting Disneyland have shared photos of scrim blocking off the area as crews are working on the dragon. It should be noted that there was no significant damage to the Fantasmic! set just the dragon.
I’m at Disneyland this morning, where crews are working on the “Fantasmic!” set following last night’s fire. A few areas are covered, but no visible damage from this point of view. pic.twitter.com/wUbQ1aMjMy
MiceChat was live from Disneyland first thing in the morning and caught video of the remains of the Maleficent dragon, which was nicknamed “Murphy” by Disney Fans.
Maleficent Dragon Catches Fire during Fantasmic!
Late last night around 2 am reports were coming in the Fantasmic Dragon was engulfed in flames as videos began to pop up online of the incident.
Those in attendance watched as Maleficent burned and the music played on. Cast Members acted quickly to user out guests in attendance and closed portions of the park to guests as crews extinguished the fire.
Fantasmic! is expected to return to Disneyland soon however Disneyland will operate in B-Mode which is Maleficent projected on mist screens.
Looking on the Disneyland Website there are no performances of Fantasmic! scheduled.
Shocking Video Shows Maleficent Dragon from Fantasmic! Catching on Fire in Disneyland
Last night during a performance of Fantasmic! in Disneyland the dragon Maleficent was set ablaze. Guests were in shock and in stunned silence as Maleficent burned…
As darkness falls, dazzling special effects transform the Rivers of America into an epic canvas for this extravagant live show.
Fast asleep, Mickey dreams he is the Sorcerer’s Apprentice. With a wave of his hands, he conducts scenes from Fantasia across enormous screens of water while brilliant sparks burst overhead. Pink elephants, swashbuckling pirates, princesses and more—including memorable scenes from Disney classics such as Aladdin, The Lion King, Tangled and Pirates of the Caribbean—appear on and around the Rivers of America.
When Mickey is suddenly pulled into the Magic Mirror, his dream takes a dark turn. The Evil Queen from Snow White conjures up some of Disney’s most dastardly villains—including Maleficent as a 45-foot, fire-breathing dragon! Mickey must use the power of his imagination to vanquish his foes—and save the day.
Featuring a fantastical array of live performers, beloved Disney characters, enhanced special effects, state-of-the-art projections and superb pyrotechnics, this show will wow the entire family.
Actually was dead silent once the show stopped and an announcement was made. I’m guessing the music was turned on to keep people calm and make things feel normal. The Cast Members took things very seriously and did a good job clearing the area.
Reports online indicate that fluid used for Maleficent’s fire breathing leaked all over the dragon causing the fire.
Guests in the West end of Disneyland were rapidly evacuated, and all offerings on that side of the park were shut down last night.
There is no word if Fantasmic will be performing today due to the incident.
Guests Decide to Use the France Pavilion Fountain in EPCOT as a Pool
In a video captured by magicbyshana on Tiktok some what we can only assume drunk guests decided to cool off in the France Pavilion Fountain after a long and hot day drinking around EPCOT.
All of the guests in matching Purple shirts hung around as some of their party decided to take a dip in the EPCOT fountain.
No word if they were asked to leave the park by Disney Security but many of the comments in her video said things such as “This is why we can’t have nice things,” and “How to get Banned at Disney.”
Inspired by all of the member families we welcome home year after year, Disney Vacation Club put that magical feeling of Membership to music, creating an original theme song titled, “Where We Belong (Welcome Home).” Released to the Disney Files On Demand YouTube playlist in January, members instantly showed off their member pride with an outpour of positive feedback… and a request.
By popular demand, we’re delighted to announce that this song is “right where it belongs,” available now on some of your favorite music-streaming platforms!
“The lyrics are a love letter to our members,” said Disney Vacation Club Marketing Strategy Manager Scott Spongberg, who partnered on this passion project with Disney Live Entertainment Music Producer Dan Stamper. “And the song has gotten so much love since we released its debut music video to YouTube, with members and other Disney fans asking for it to be made available for streaming. We’re beyond delighted to grant that wish.”
Stream “Where We Belong (Welcome Home)” now on Spotify, Apple Music, Amazon Music, Pandora or YouTube.
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Halloween Experiences Coming to Shanghai Disneyland in 2023
There are some can’t-miss Halloween experiences coming to Shanghai Disneyland this fall! Take a look at everything you need to know about Halloween at Shanghai Disney Resort.
What better way to preserve the memory of Halloween than with photos? Every year, the resort transforms thanks to enchanting Halloween-themed décor, including an opulent social wall! A popular Halloween selfie must include Mickey and his friends, or Duffy and Friends, in their Halloween outfits. Find them on Mickey Avenue or in Donald’s Halloween Treat Cavalcade.
Another fan favorite shot involves the Disney villains, who make special appearances during the Halloween celebrations. During last year’s Halloween Spook-tacular Extravaganza, the Halloween Villains Fireworks Show made for a striking showcase of the Disney Villains. A perfect backdrop for your scary fun selfie!
2. Indulge in Tasty Treats
While there’s never any shortage of delicious food options exclusive to the Halloween celebrations, you must try the flavorful popcorn in themed buckets and delectable desserts. Word on the street is that these are the most widely sought after offerings by guests who visit the resort. And who can blame them — here’s a look back at their pumpkin flavored ice cream and other mouthwatering treats.
3. Find All the Resort’s Pumpkins
Did you know that for the 2022 Halloween celebrations, there were more than 80 character-inspired pumpkins throughout Shanghai Disneyland and Disneytown? We aren’t playing any tricks on you, it’s true!
This year, see how many you can find!
4. Venture Down to Disneytown!
The fun doesn’t end at Shanghai Disneyland — Disneytown is where it’s at! In past years, the Disneytown Halloween Tour brought a fun DIY dress-up workshop and Trick-or-Treat Parade for a fantastic Treat-or-Treat experience for the whole family and kids of all ages. Additionally, the resort’s two hotels offered the perfect Halloween getaway experience with an array of ghoulish displays, limited-time foods and other fun offerings that enticed guests to stay for a spell!
Will you be celebrating Halloween at Shanghai Disneyland?
Halloween Festivities Returning to Disneyland Paris October 1st
Halloween festivities are returning to Disneyland Paris this fall! From October 1 through November 5, guests can experience a range of bewitching delights (and perhaps some tricks too). Take a look!
Guests will be immersed in a fa-boo-lously fun Halloween atmosphere. Autumnal Halloween decorations and pumpkins will adorn Main Street, U.S.A. and Frontierland. And as you walk around the park, Mickey Mouse and other classic Disney characters will be out wearing their Halloween outfits. Disney Villains will be out in full force too — brave guests are invited to meet them, if they dare!
The Halloween cavalcade will also return to the park! Happening daily at Disneyland Park, this cavalcade is full of joy, colors and an infectious beat that will get all guests dancing. With a show stop on Central Plaza, right in front of Sleeping Beauty Castle, it’s the perfect chance to join in the frightful fun of the season. Stay tuned to learn more about Disney Halloween festival experiences.
No celebration is complete without merchandise and this year is no different. Dedicated Halloween merch will be available in select boutiques throughout the resort. We’ve heard there will be tasty food offerings too — hold on tight for that news, foolish mortals!
Ghoulish Ghosts at Phantom Manor
While we wait in anticipation for the Halloween season, there’s year-round ghoulishly good fun to enjoy too! Tucked away in a corner of Frontierland stands Phantom Manor where the chilly, eerie atmosphere of the crumbling old mansion is the perfect setting for the fun-filled mystery that awaits. When leaving Phantom Manor, don’t miss the little cemetery of Boot Hill! This small cemetery, located adjacent to the attraction lies the final resting place of the manor’s previous owners, Henry and Martha Ravenswood.
Will you be celebrating spooky season at Disneyland Paris this year?
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