All-New Teaser Trailer for Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Mutant Mayhem is out now!
From permanent teenager Seth Rogen, a new generation of heroes will rise…from the sewers. Check out the all-new trailer for Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Mutant Mayhem coming to theaters on August 4th!
The first trailer for Paramount Pictures and Seth Rogen’s “Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Mutant Mayhem” reboot has been released.
It’s the latest iteration of Leonardo, Michelangelo, Raphael, and Donatello after several TV shows and film runs, and this is the second fully animated version to hit the big screen.
Are you excited for the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Mutant Mayhem from Seth Rogen?
The Mandalorian Season 3 Premiere Reveals What Happens to Cara Dune
The following article contains Spoilers for Season 3: Episode 1 of the Mandalorian.
Season 3 of The Mandalorian arrived on Disney+ and quickly addressed Gina Carano’s character of Cara Dune within minutes of Mando’s arrival on Nevarro. You might recall that after appearing in seasons 1 and 2 of The Mandalorian, Gina Carano was essentially fired from the show due to her controversial behaviors on social media. Carano’s release from the show left a gaping hole in the continued narrative of her character Cara Dune, who played prominent in the Star Wars universe.
So how did Jon Favreau explain the disappearance of the newly minted Marshall from Nevarro? In the season 3 premiere episode, called “Chapter 17: The Apostate,” Din Djarin (Pedro Pascal) talks with Greef Karga (Carl Weathers) about the open position of Marshall. Greef informs Mando that Dune has taken a position with the special forces of the New Republic after having captured Moff Gideon (Giancarlo Esposito) back in season 2.
Lucasfilm was developing a series specifically for Cara Dune with Rangers of the New Republic before her exit from the show. Executive Producer Rick Famuyiwa told Deadline ahead of the season 3 premiere that they would address Cara Dune specifically since she was a big part of the show. He stated, “Cara was a big part and continues as a character to be part of the world. It had to be addressed in the creative and [Jon Favreau] took the time to think about that.”
So while the Cara Dune lives on, she will no longer play a role in the Mandoverse. Do you think that her character received a respectable sendoff? Would you like the see this role recast with another actor? Please let us know what you think in a comment.
Disney News Highlights: Grand Cottage Returning to The Grand Floridian, New Disney100 Popcorn Bucket, First Look at Sebastion from Disney’s The Little Mermaid.
Disney California Adventure Food & Wine Festival Returns to Disneyland Resort Disneyland Resort invites guests of all ages to embark on an epicurean adventure, when the Disney California Adventure Food & Wine Festival returns March 3-April 25, 2023. Happening alongside the Disney100 celebration at the Disneyland Resort, the limited-time event at Disney California Adventure Park highlights the best of California’s culinary scene with many great choices of specialty foods, beverages, entertainment and experiences inspired by the state’s diverse cultures and regions.
Rebel Wilson Banned from Disney over a selfie Rebel Wilson Banned from Disney over a selfie. Coming off an amazing engagement announcement that took place at Disneyland in California, with apparently the help of the Cast Members and Josh D’Amaro the President of Walt Disney Parks and Experiences, Rebel Wilson found herself in a bit of a controversy, but being a celebrity, it did not matter too much.
Official look at Sebastian in the upcoming Disney’s Live-Action Little Mermaid Official look at Sebastian in the upcoming Disney’s Live-Action Little Mermaid. We have been waiting a long time to see the characters from the forthcoming movie, and when Disney finally dropped a teaser trailer we got a closer look at a few characters including Prince Eric and Ursula. Now it is reported that a new image of Sabastion the Crab is making its way around the web.
Is Disney making too much Marvel & Star Wars Content?
It seems like Disney might be rethinking its content strategy regarding Marvel and Star Wars. Disney CEO Bob Iger recently said the company needs to curate extraordinarily expensive content better, saying, “We want the quality on the screen, but we have to look at what they cost us.”
This strategy marks a complete 180 for Disney and Marvel, who announced five upcoming Marvel shows on Disney+ only months ago in July. Of those five shows, only two (Loki Season 2 and Secret Invasion) are now slated for release in 2023.
Other shows that wrapped production months ago, like Hawkeye spinoff Echo will be spread out. Additional shows that are in development have slowed down their production schedules. Kevin Feige, Marvel Films CEO, echoed this new strategy in an Entertainment Weekly interview stating, The pace at which we’re putting out the Disney+ shows will change.”
Star Wars is facing an opposite challenge, having been absent from theaters since 2019. Patty Jenkins’ led Rogue Squadron film may never happen. Disney might announce plans at Star Wars Celebration, but no concrete projects are on the calendar yet. Taika Waititi and Damon Lindelof have their irons in the fire developing original Star Wars stories, but Disney+ is now the only place for Star Wars content. The Mandalorian Season 3 and the Mandoverse have taken over the future of Star Wars with Ahsoka and Skeleton Crew leading the way in 2023.
Disney is no longer immune to industrywide setbacks studios face trying to balance profits with rising expenditures associated with creating content for theaters and streaming services. On the animation front, Disney experienced rare misses with Pixar’s Lightyear and Disney Animation’s Strange World in 2022. Perhaps to combat these setbacks Iger announced sequels to known commodities Frozen, Moana, and Toy Story for the future.
Most of all, that shift in focus will be felt by Marvel Studios and Star Wars, who have to space out their release schedules and develop higher-quality content that draws audiences to Disney+ and back to theaters as we emerge from the pandemic. What do you think of this shift in strategy from Bob Iger and Disney? Let us know your thoughts on the state of the MCU and Star Wars Universe in a comment.
Purple Martins Start Their Families at Walt Disney World
Disney is well known for its conservation efforts. One of these efforts is providing homes for Purple Martins. Keep an eye out for these interesting white structures across Walt Disney World Resort!
There are more than 20 strategically placed towers with 24 nest compartments for the Purple Martins from EPCOT to Disney’s Animal Kingdom Theme Park and beyond. Dr. Mark Penning shared all about these birds and their homes at Disney World on Instagram:
“Have you noticed these interesting white structures across Walt Disney World Resort? They’re bird houses for purple martins!
We have more than 20 strategically placed towers with 24 nest compartments for our purple feathered friends, from EPCOT to Disney’s Animal Kingdom Theme Park and beyond. Every spring, this migratory species travels over 3,000 miles from Brazil to build their nests and start their families at the most magical place on earth! ✨ 🐣
Thanks to innovative research using GPS technology, Disney Conservation Team Wildlife knows these birds prefer bird houses to nests. This year, a tower was moved to our Team Disney office building. Adding a new location makes it even easier for purple martins to hatch chicks before flying south again for the winter.”
Next time you visit Disney World, be on the lookout for these bird houses and see if you can spot a Purple Martin or two!
Want to visit Disney World soon? Contact me today to start planning your trip! I am a travel agent with Destinations to Travel, my services are complimentary, and I’d love to help you plan a magical vacation.
Aerial Look at Ministry of Magic Coming to Epic Universe
Twitter user Bioreconstruct has once again shared an aerial look at the work happening on Epic Universe. This time, we see the Ministry of Magic area of the new park.
Epic Universe will be home to the third Wizarding World of Harry Potter land at the Universal Orlando Resort. This third area is expected to be the Ministry of Magic and the main attraction in this land will likely be housed inside that iconic location.
It is rumored that guests will gain entry to the Ministry by using the Floo Network. Twitter user Bioreconstruct shared an aerial look at the buildings going up to form the Ministry of Magic.
Aerial look at facade construction in a Harry Potter related land. Haussmann style, like in Paris. The frame at end of the street, at top, is likely to be a copy of Porte Saint-Denis. Just past the frame is the land's portal. pic.twitter.com/FB1yuZF2Da
“Aerial look at facade construction in a Harry Potter related land. Haussmann style, like in Paris. The frame at end of the street, at top, is likely to be a copy of Porte Saint-Denis. Just past the frame is the land’s portal.”
Aerial look at the city blocks of a Harry Potter related land in Universal's Epic Universe.
“Aerial look at the city blocks of a Harry Potter related land in Universal’s Epic Universe. Steel frame for Porte Saint-Denis in front.”
We can’t wait to see the finished third Wizarding World of Harry Potter land!
Want to visit the Universal Orlando Resort? Contact me today to start planning your trip! I am a travel agent with Destinations to Travel, my services are complimentary, and I’d love to help you plan an epic vacation!
Price Increases for Brunch and Dinner at Homecomin’ in Disney Springs
Chef Art Smith’s Homecomin’ in Disney Springs is a great spot for delicious Southern food. It is home to many beloved and iconic dishes but recently there have been some menu changes and price increases.
Bee Haven Bay Fried Green Tomatoes — increased from $15 to $16
Kids Menu French Toast — increased from $10 to $12
Junior Farmer Plate — increased from $10 to $12
Bradley’s Grits side — increased from $6 to $7
White Peach Sangria — increased from $13 to $14
Sweet Tea Shine (Sweet tea, fresh-squeezed lemon and moonshine) — increased from $14 to $15
Princess Mimosa — increased from $12 to $13
Two items have been added to the menu:
Key Lime Berry Parfait (Tangy key lime curd blended with vanilla yogurt and layered with fresh berries, crunchy pecan granola and our house made blueberry compote. Choice of side item.) — $17
Aperol Spritz (La Marca Prosecco, Aperol and a dash of orange bitters, topped with Topo Chico sparkling mineral water and a slice of pink grapefruit. $14.00 Britton Peach Tea Woodford Britton Barrel Select Bourbon, peach puree and Cointreau muddled with fresh peaches, our famous sweet tea and a dash of orange bitters) — $13
Take a look at the dinner menu changes:
Price Increases
Church Lady Deviled Eggs — increased from $13 to $14
Bee Haven Bay Fried Green Tomatoes — increased from $15 to $17
Thigh High Chicken Biscuits — increased from $17 to $19
Bunch of Puppies (House-made hushpuppies served with pimento cheese and red jalapeño jelly) — increased from $10 to $14
Key West Shrimp Cocktail — increased from $18 to $19
Fried Chicken Salad — increased from $19 to $20
Harvest Salad — increased from $19 to $21
Addie Mae’s Chicken & Dumpling Soup — increased from $12 to $14
Chicken Sandwich — increased from $19 to $20
The Art Burger — increased from $18 to $20
Cuban Sandwich — increased from $18 to $19
The Country Club — increased from $19 to $20
Art’s Famous Fried Chicken — increased from $32 to $34
Fried Chicken & Doughnuts — increased from $30 to $32
Shrimp & Grits — increased from $27 to $29
Kitchen Plate (Sampling of 3 sides) — increased from $19 to $20
Country Fried Steak — increased from $27 to $30
Chopped Pork Barbecue — increased from $27 to $28
Char-Grilled Chicken — increased from $27 to $28
Cheddar Cheese Drop Biscuits — increased from $7 to $8
Momma’s Mac and Cheese — increased from $8 to $9
Southern Slaw — increased from $6 to $7
Bradley’s Grits — increased from $7 to $8
Hummingbird Cake — increased from $13 to $14
Chocolate Pecan Pie — increased from $12 to $14
There are multiple new dinner items on the menu:
Spicy Cauliflower Wings (Cauliflower florets flash-fried and tossed in hot honey sauce) — $14
Fried Pickles (Hand-cut spears are pickled in-house, crispy fried and served with remoulade) — $16
Chopped BLT Salad (Double-chopped iceberg lettuce with fried green tomato, pecan-smoked bacon, blue cheese crumbles, heirloom tomato and red onion, tossed in blue cheese icebox dressing and drizzled with balsamic reduction) — $18
Brunswick Stew (A savory tomato-based broth, slow-cooked with pulled pork, chicken, peas, corn, lima beans, and fresh herbs and artisanal toast on the side. Traditionally served every weekend across the South) — $14
Britton’s Chicken Salad Sandwich (Britton Smith’s recipe with pulled chicken, celery, grapes, Duke’s Mayo and savory spices. Served with lettuce and tomato on artisan bread. Served with house-made barbecue chips drizzled with icebox dressing) — $19
Skillet-fried Chicken Paillard (Art’s spin on piccata. Buttermilk-brined chicken is pounded thin, hand-breaded and skillet-fried, then topped with lemon butter, garlic and capers. Served with roasted potatoes and grilled asparagus) — $28
Barbecue-glazed Pork Chop (Our signature blueberry barbecue sauce perfectly complements this thick-cut, chargrilled pork chop. Served with our sweet potato mash and Southern green beans) — $37
St. Augustine Mahi-Mahi (Fresh caught mahi, grilled and drizzled with a lemon-garlic butter sauce, served with roasted potatoes, carrots, squash, and snap peas) — Market Price
Side — Southern Green Beans — $8
Side — French Fries — $7
Hot Fudge Bourbon Brownie (Dark chocolate brownie garnished tableside with our warm bourbon chocolate sauce) — $14
Carrot Cake (House made carrot cake topped with cream cheese icing and caramel drizzle) — $14
Everglazed Doughnuts (Hand-crafted and glazed daily by our West Side neighbors at Everglazed) — $10!!
Signature Sampler (A trifecta of signature desserts! Indulge with a petite portion of our Hummingbird Cake, Chocolate Pecan Pie, and Carrot Cake with a scoop of vanilla bean ice cream) — $14
Shine Flight (Take flight with a taste of all five of our Shines on Tap flavors!) — $34
Southern Shine Build your own Flight (Select any three of our branded ‘Shines! All flights served with our signature candied pecans and a spiced pickle juice chaser) — $22
The following items have been removed from the menu:
Okra Fries
Gator Bites
The Hamilton Salad
Conch Chowder
Braised Short Ribs
Fried Catfish
Succotash
Sweetness Shine Cake
Doughnuts — Freshly made mini sugar doughnuts
Have you ever dined at Chef Art Smith’s Homecomin’?
If you’d like to visit Walt Disney World, contact me today to start planning your trip! I am a travel agent with Destinations to Travel, my services are complimentary, and I’d love to help you plan a magical vacation.
Pathways for Moana’s Journey of Water are Almost Complete. Why write an article about pathways being almost complete? The simple answer is people who may need mobility scooters or wheelchairs to get around their daily lives know the difficulty of having to wheel across bumpy and uneven surfaces, uneven surfaces make walking with a cane, scooter, or wheelchair much more difficult.
Walt Disney World is exceptional when it comes to accessibility and a strength of the resort is accommodating guests with special needs whenever possible. This brings us to the new walkways almost being finished at Journey of Water inspired by Moana. It looks like the majority of the walkways will be smooth, with one exception, the front entrance to Disney’s newest attraction.
Without it being totally finished we do not fully know if this area will remain rocky and be difficult for those with mobility issues, or use canes. Right now it does appear that the front area may be rough. Although we do not think it looks too bad, it will be up to the guests themselves to decide. Furthermore, it is not actually finished, and we will know better very soon. we will update you when we see it completed.
Journey of Water, Inspired by Moana – Opening Late 2023. Explore the wonders of water along an interactive trail that’s fun for all ages—based on the Disney animated film Moana.
Where Water Comes to Life
Stroll along a self-guided outdoor trail where you can play and interact with water as it travels from the sky to the oceans and back again. Along the way, learn about the importance of water and discover its playful personality—just as Moana did on her heroic voyage.
Journey of Water, Inspired by Moana is scheduled to open within World Nature—the EPCOT neighborhood dedicated to understanding and preserving the beauty and balance of the natural world.
Disney Building New Ride Share Loop in EPCOT Parking Lot. Recently Disney renamed all the parking lots in the Epcot area, repaved sections, fixed the disability parking areas, and is doing construction near the Cast member parking area.
Now Disney has added more construction to the parking area. Looks like Disney is adding a ride-share loop, for guests’ pick-up and drop-off. The section is next to the Hei Hei parking lot next to the bus loop.
The pick-up and drop-off ride-share area will make it easier for people to park in the handicapped spaces in the Hei Hei section. This will also add a little further walk for those taking Uber or Lyft. We do not know how this will affect the Minnie Van service, which drops off people at the bus loop now.
Guests pay one fee for a parking pass that is good all day at all 4 theme parks—Magic Kingdom park, EPCOT, Disney’s Hollywood Studios and Disney’s Animal Kingdom theme park. Our special preferred parking lots are located conveniently close to the theme park entrances. All parking fees include applicable sales tax.
Preferred parking: car or motorcycle – $45 to $50 per day*
Standard parking: car or motorcycle – $25 per day
Oversized Vehicle Parking: Shuttle, Limo, Camper Trailer, RV, Bus or Tractor Trailer – $30 per day
Standard theme park parking is included for registered Guests of Disney Resort hotels and select Annual Passholders. These Guests can also choose to enjoy preferred parking by paying the difference in cost between their included standard parking and preferred parking (difference is currently $20 to $25 per day*).
Orange Bird Specialty Items in the Basin Booth at the EPCOT International Flower & Garden Festival. There is more Orange Bird and Flower & Garden merch than just what you can find in the Creation Shop or Festival Marketplaces around World Showcase.
Between Africa and Germany is the Basin booth that is selling bath salts, bath bombs, floral-scented fragrances, and so much more. We found great products with Orange Bird, Mickey Mouse, Minnie Mouse, and many other characters.
You can also find Basin at Disney Springs. Breathe as you browse the enchanting aromatherapy of this all-natural bath, body, and hair care emporium in Disney Springs. Surrender your senses to the intoxicating luxury of its body butter, bath bombs, spiced bath salts, and fresh-sliced soaps.
Disney News Highlights: Easter News from Walt Disney World, Garden Graze Passport Reward, Tron Finishes Touches at The Magic Kingdom, plus Grilled street corn and Epcot International Flower & Garden Festival merchandise.
Garden Graze Returns to EPCOT Flower & Garden Festival with Special Dole Whip Prize Garden Graze Returns to EPCOT Flower & Garden Festival with Special Dole Whip Prize. Well, that wasn’t hard to do. Sometimes we have a wonderful job, and today was a great day to be at Walt Disney World Resort and enjoy a stroll around Epcot during Flower and Garden Festival and eat as much food as we could. We finished the Garden Graze passport. Take a tour through some of the food and the prizes with us.
Grilled Street Corn on the Cob was one of the Best Things we ate at the EPCOT Flower & Garden Festival Grilled Street Corn on the Cob was one of the Best Things we ate at the EPCOT Flower & Garden Festival. There is something fantastic about walking around Epcot and smelling an open grill. It is those smells that make our heads perk up and like Tucan Sam, we “Follow our Nose” which led us to Florida Fresh near Disney Traders to try the Street Corn on the Cob with spicy corn chips.
Enjoy ‘Ohana Fun at Disney’s Aulani ResortDisney’s Aulani Resort in Hawaii is the perfect place to relax and enjoy the magic of Disney! There are so many things for the whole ‘ohana to experience. Take a look at how you can enjoy all the beauty, stories and rich culture Aulani Resort has to offer.
Disney News Highlights
New Epcot Flower & Garden Festival Merchandise Available Now! Epcot Flower & Garden Festival merchandise is finally here! Today the festival is kicking off at Epcot in Walt Disney World with amazing topiaries and gardens, delicious eats and sips and of course gorgeous merch inspired in the Orange Bird, Figment and Snow White!
Rebel Wilson Banned from Disney over a selfie Rebel Wilson Banned from Disney over a selfie. Coming off an amazing engagement announcement that took place at Disneyland in California, with apparently the help of the Cast Members and Josh D’Amaro the President of Walt Disney Parks and Experiences, Rebel Wilson found herself in a bit of a controversy, but being a celebrity, it did not matter too much.
Sequel to Pokémon Detective Pikachu in the Works Landing New Director Sequel to Pokémon Detective Pikachu in the Works Landing New Director. Who’s That Pokémon? It’s Pikachu, well Detective Pikachu actually, and now we may finally see him in a sequel to the 2019 surprising hit Detective Pikachu, according to Variety
Disney CEO Bob Iger To Participate In the Morgan Stanley Conference
Bob Iger, Chief Executive Officer, of The Walt Disney Company, will participate in a question-and-answer session at the Morgan Stanley Technology, Media, and Telecom Conference on Thursday, March 9, 2023, at approximately 12:45 p.m. ET/ 9:45 a.m. PT.
Disney will be hosting the Live Stream of the Conference here.
