It was just announced today that Disney’s Cruella live-action movie will be coming to Disney+ and in theaters this May! The Disney Villain’s movie will launch simultaneously on May 28th in theaters and on Disney+ with Premier Access.
Here are detail for the upcoming film:
Academy Award winner Emma Stone (“La La Land”) stars in the live-action Disney’s Cruella. A feature film about the rebellious early days of one of Disney’s most notorious villains, the legendary Cruella de Vil. Cruella takes place during 1970s London amidst the punk rock revolution. The story follows a young Estella, a creative girl determined to make a name for herself with her designs.
You can watch the latest movie trailer below here.
She befriends a pair of young thieves who appreciate her appetite for mischief. Together they are able to build a life for themselves on the London streets. One day, Estella’s flair for fashion catches the eye of the Baroness von Hellman (Emma Thompson). She’s a fashion legend who is devastatingly chic and terrifyingly haute. But their relationship sets in motion a course of events and revelations that will cause Estella to embrace her wicked side and become the raucous, fashionable and revenge-bent Cruella.
We’re still two months away from the release date, but are you looking forward to seeing Disney’s Cruella movie? Let us know in the comments.
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Disney is changing the release dates of many of their upcoming movie releases. The news updates rollout details for the forthcoming Disney live-action “Cruella,” Marvel Studios’ “Black Widow,” and Disney and Pixar’s “Luca,” and also includes revised premiere dates for several other films.
“Today’s announcement reflects our focus on providing consumer choice and serving the evolving preferences of audiences. By leveraging a flexible distribution strategy in a dynamic marketplace that is beginning to recover from the global pandemic, we will continue to employ the best options to deliver The Walt Disney Company’s unparalleled storytelling to fans and families around the world.”
-Kareem Daniel, Chairman, Disney Media & Entertainment Distribution.
The New 2021 Movie Release Schedule
Cruella – May 28, 2021
Black Widow – July 9, 2021
The Night House – July 16, 2021
Jungle Cruise – July 30, 2021
Free Guy – August 13, 2021
The Beatles: Get Back – August 27, 2021
Shang-Chi and The Legend of the Ten Rings – September 3, 2021.
Furthermore, two highly anticipated films will launch simultaneously in theaters and on Disney+ with Premier Access. Disney’s live-action Cruella premieres on May 28th and Marvel’s Black Widow on July 9th.
Similar to the launch of Pixar’s Academy Award-nominated Soul that delighted Disney+ subscribers, Pixar’s Luca will stream directly in homes worldwide exclusively on Disney+. It will arrive on Disney come this June 18th.
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Raya and the Last Dragon comes in first at the Box Office for the third consecutive week. Though movie theaters are just beginning to reopen their doors nearly a year after the global shutdown due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, Disney’s new animated feature film, Raya and the Last Dragon managed to snag the #1 spot at the box office, earning $71.2 Million globally since its release.
Domestically, the film only brought in $5.1 million over the course of the weekend, but that is much better than most films that have tried to brave a theater release with a majority of theaters still shuttered or in this case refused to screen the film after Disney’s refusal to offer exhibitors a larger cut of box office revenue. Theater chains such as Cinemark and others refused to screen the film due to the conflict over earnings.
Raya and the Last Dragon
Regardless, the film has been performing well, and it is currently unknown how many Disney+ subscribers bought into the $29.99 Premier Access digital release, which may swing the numbers in Disney’s favor. The film was said to cost the animation studios around $100 Million to make and produce, but taking the pandemic into account and realizing a good amount of the film was recorded and finished from the homes of the cast and crew, we would say the movie is still a crowning achievement for Disney and we can’t wait for audiences to love Raya just as much as we did!
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On the heels of the Black Widow news today, Pixar has decided to release Luca to Disney+ this summer for FREE! Well not 100% free you will still need to have a Disney+ subscription…
Here is the official word:
Disney and Pixar’s “Luca” will stream directly in homes worldwide exclusively on Disney+ beginning Friday, June 18, as a special offering to kick-off the summer season. In international markets where Disney+ is not yet available, the film will be released theatrically, with premiere dates to be announced.
Set in a beautiful seaside town on the Italian Riviera, Disney and Pixar’s original feature film “Luca” is a coming-of-age story about one young boy experiencing an unforgettable summer filled with gelato, pasta and endless scooter rides. Luca shares these adventures with his newfound best friend, but all the fun is threatened by a deeply-held secret: they are sea monsters from another world just below the water’s surface.
Would you like to add a bit of Disney magic to your kitchen? We have put together a Top 10 Disney Recipes you can make at home!
Everyday we give you a different recipe inspired by disney characters or popular treats you can find at the parks so you can make them at home with your family and you guys love it! That’s why we decided to pick 10 recipes so you can pick your favorite one and have a fun time making them. Let’s take a look:
Everyone loves pizza right? Surprise your family and friends with this adorable heart shaped hidden Mickey pizza! It’s super easy to make and perfect for a movie night.
Everybody wants to eat a donut! Specially if they are Aristocats donuts! They are inspired by Marie, Toulouse and Berlioz, too cute to eat them for sure.
Craving some booze with a touch of magic? How about a Mickey Mouse Cocktail! Inspired by our favorite mouse, this drink features ice cream, Oreo cookies plus vodka and white chocolate liqueur!
Baby Yoda Macarons? Best recipe in the galaxy! These macarons are inspired by those blue milk macarons and feature a delicious raspberry filling. Just be careful because Baby Yoda might snag them!
Put on your sorcerer hat and bake some magic! These Sorcerer Mickey Cupcakes are inspired by Fantasia and feature red frosting, a sugar cone, mini donuts and sprinkles! Delicious for sure.
Looking for some treats perfect for Spring? What about some Rainbow Mickey Macarons! They are Mickey shaped and super colorful. You will for sure love them.
It was just announced today that Marvel’s Black Widow will be coming to Disney+ and in theaters this July!
Here are the full details:
Natasha Romanoff will be back in action in Marvel Studios’ Black Widow with a new release date of July 9, 2021. Experience all the action and adventure of the first Phase Four movie of the Marvel Cinematic Universe both in theaters and on Disney+, releasing simultaneously with Premier Access.
In Black Widow, Natasha Romanoff confronts the darker parts of her ledger when a dangerous conspiracy with ties to her past arises. Pursued by a force that will stop at nothing to bring her down, Natasha must deal with her history as a spy and the broken relationships left in her wake long before she became an Avenger. Directed by Cate Shortland and produced by Kevin Feige, the movie stars Scarlett Johansson reprising her role as Natasha Romanoff. Florence Pugh stars as Yelena Belova, David Harbour as Alexei Shostakov aka Red Guardian, and Rachel Weisz as Melina Vostokoff.
Additionally, Marvel Studios’ Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings has received a new release date, now arriving on September 3, 2021. Simu Liu stars as Shang-Chi, who must confront the past he thought he left behind when he is drawn into the web of the mysterious Ten Rings organization. The film’s cast also includes Tony Leung as Wenwu, Awkwafina as Shang-Chi’s friend Katy, and Michelle Yeoh as Jiang Nan. Additionally, Fala Chen, Meng’er Zhang, Florian Munteanu and Ronny Chieng appear in the upcoming movie, which is directed by Destin Daniel Cretton.
Recently a permit has been filed for work to start on Magic Kingdom’s Jungle Cruise. We are not 100% certain if this is part of the Jungle Cruise enhancements that are supposed to start sometime this year.
Modification and enhancements to include demo and installation of structural support, hardscape, electrical
According to Disney, the enhancements include several new scenes guests will experience along the river, all interconnected. The new scenes will heighten the skippers’ legendary comedic tone, beginning with a trapped safari party that finds itself up a tree after their journey goes awry. Unexpected scenarios along the way will give the jungle and animals the last laugh!
According to the permit, much of the work will be completed by Albu & Associates, Inc. and is slated to be finished by January 22, 2022. Is that when we can expect the ride to reopen? We are awaiting official word from Disney…
Stay tuned to Chip and Co for more details on the Jungle Cruise Update!
Today, Igloo revealed new Disney Mickey Mouse and Disney Minnie Mouse soft cooler bags. With four custom styles, including a cooler backpack and cooler tote bag, these special-edition bags include fun character design details and join the existing collection of Disney-inspired Playmate coolers also featuring Mickey Mouse and Minnie Mouse. The entire collection is available now online.
“There’s nothing like collaborating with Disney, and that’s especially true when it involves Mickey Mouse, the True Original, and his sweetheart Minnie Mouse,” said Brian Garofalow, Chief Marketing Officer at Igloo. “Fans absolutely love our Disney-inspired Mickey Mouse and Minnie Mouse Playmate coolers, so we’re offering them even more fashionable ways to cool their refreshments on the go while showcasing their love for Mickey and Minnie.”
Igloo designed the Disney-inspired Mickey Mouse and Minnie Mouse cooler bags to include custom character trims and stylish details while maintaining the features needed out of a cooler bag: A leak-resistant, antimicrobial and easy-to-clean insulated liner along with a spacious interior compartment, storage pockets and easy-carry straps. On the Mickey Mouse Backpack and Tote Cooler Bag, the True Original himself can be seen peeking out from the front of the cooler bag and as a fun repeat print on the pocket lining. To highlight Minnie Mouse’s iconic style, the Minnie Mouse Backpack and Tote Cooler Bag feature her world-famous bow as a 3D embroidered patch — adorned with glittering gold sequins — and signature polka-dot pattern throughout the exterior. All four bags feature gold-brushed metal zipper hardware with Mickey Mouse on them, along with custom Disney x Igloo gold-thread labeling.
The special-edition Disney-inspired Mickey Mouse and Minnie Mouse soft cooler bag collection and Playmate collection, all ranging from $29.99–$39.99, are available now, while supplies last.
It’s officially Spring now! The arrival of Spring signifies a season of warmth and new flowers blooming after winter. The season is also a great time to visit Epcot for seeing their annual Flower & Garden Festival. Of course, we also recommend visiting the Disney World Resorts as well. Especially for checking out the seasonal desserts!
We went to Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort to try some of the springtime desserts at Gasparilla Island Grill. So, if you’re looking for fun Disney treat to try for Easter season, then we recommend the Miniature Bunny Cake!
The Miniature Bunny Cake is an individual serving size Bunny Confetti Cake with Vanilla Buttercream. It costs $7.99 plus tax at Gasparilla Island Grill.
We loved the buttercream taste and adorable details on the bunny cake. It makes a wonderful treat for anyone visiting Disney who wants an Easter dessert!
Be sure to hurry over to Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort if you want to try the Mini Bunny Cake!
Today Disney has shared a first look at the Walt Disney World Resort License Plate for Florida Residents in celebration of The World’s Most Magical Celebration beginning on Oct. 1, 2021!
This unique plate, featuring Disney’s “EARidescent” 50th-anniversary castle logo on a majestic royal blue background. Inspired by the color scheme of Cinderella Castle, this magical plate is currently available for presale and will also help make even more dreams true, with 100 percent of the proceeds benefiting Make-A-Wish of Central and Northern Florida and their work granting wishes for children with life-threatening medical conditions.
Interested Florida drivers can purchase a presale voucher* now for $25 plus applicable state administration fees exclusively through their local County Tax Collector’s Office, license plate agencies (DMVs) across the State of Florida, or online through the Orange County Tax Collector’s Office at https://www.octaxcol.com/specialty-license-plate-vouchers/.
Disney has a longstanding relationship with Make-A-Wish, dating back to 1980, and since then, more than 140,000 Disney-inspired wishes have been granted, including thousands taking place at Walt Disney World Resort. This license plate is a unique opportunity to commemorate 50 years of Central Florida magic.
For more information about the Walt Disney World Resort specialty license plate, visit www.flhsmv.gov, and learn more about The World’s Most Magical Celebration at www.DisneyWorld.com/50.
*A minimum of 3,000 presale vouchers are required to be sold by the State of Florida before manufacturing of specialty license plates may begin.
Brightline High-Speed Train is not expected to connect to Disney World (Disney Springs) until at least 2026 according to a report from the Orlando Business Journal.
Today Brightline has refined the timeline for the Orlando to Disney World 17 mile Expansion.
The route to Disney from Orlando International Airport would cost $1.03 billion-$2.1 billion, depending on which alignment is selected, and the company hopes to start service on the segment as early as third-quarter 2026. The full Tampa extension could start service by 2028 or 2029, according to Michael Cegelis, executive vice president of rail infrastructure for Brightline.
Brightline’s Orlando extension project which covers 170-miles from West Palm Beach to Orlando International Airport and will connect Miami to Orlando via high-speed rail is expected to be completed in late 2022.
This should be interesting with Disney’s Magical Express no longer offering free service from the Orlando Airport to the Disney World Resorts starting in 2022 that leaves a 4-year window of guests using private service shuttles to get from MCO to WDW.
This morning the Magic Kingdom was testing a new Facial Recognition method for theme park entry on a strictly volunteer basis.
Starting today through April 23rd guests can opt to use this new ticketing service. This is the newest addition to the touchless entry into the Disney World Theme Parks.
For the Facial Recognition guests enter the Testing Lane and must remove any hats, visors, or sunglasses before passing through, you must also keep your mask on.
Last year Disney World rolled out the full-body security scanners instead of bag check which allow guests to walk through the security scanner before gaining admittance to the theme parks. LOVE THEM!
Gone are the days of having Disney Security go through your bags. Sometimes I will still get pulled aside if I have my laptop with me but for the most part, I hold my phone and battery pack in front of me and walkthrough.
Here is the full information from Disney on the Facial Recognition test.
At Walt Disney World Resort, we’re always looking for innovative and convenient ways to improve our Guests’ experience—especially as we navigate the impact of COVID-19.
With the future in mind and the shift in focus to more touchless experiences, we’re conducting a limited 30-day test using facial recognition technology (length of test subject to change). The technology we’re testing captures an image of a Guest’s face and converts it into a unique number, which is then associated with the form of admission being used for park entry. Participation in this test is optional. For those interested in volunteering to participate in this effort, please make sure you arrive with valid theme park admission and a Disney Park Pass reservation.
Note: children under the age of 18 who wish to participate may do so with the consent and in the presence of a parent or guardian.
What to Expect
Step 1: Enter the Facial Recognition Technology Test Lane When you’re ready to enter the park, simply enter the lane designated for the test program.
Step 2: Remove Accessories, But Keep Your Face Covering in Place Please take off any hats, visors or sunglasses before you approach the facial recognition test zone. Your face covering must remain on at all times.
Step 3: Face the Camera Once in the facial recognition test zone, stand facing the camera and then position your valid park admission or MagicBand close to the scanner to activate the technology. The technology will capture an image, which will be converted into a unique number that will be associated with your valid ticket media. You’re All Set!
If you return to Magic Kingdom park during our limited-time test, consider entering using the same designated entry points. Re-entering through the same lanes helps us better understand how the technology works.
Important Details
The security, integrity, and confidentiality of your information are extremely important to us. We have implemented technical, administrative, and physical security measures that are designed to protect Guest information from unauthorized access, disclosure, use and modification. Please be aware that, despite our best efforts, no security measures are perfect or impenetrable.
Images and the associated unique numbers captured for this technology test will be discarded within 30 days after the test concludes. We will not share the images and unique numbers captured for this test with third parties.
Participation in this test is optional and limited. Guests who have valid theme park admission and a Disney Park Pass reservation may use another line for park entry.
We are unsure if this new Facial Recognition method will replace Magic bands and the new MagicMobile service. Stay tuned for more details.
