The first trailer for 'Wreck-It Ralph 2' has hit the internet this morning. The sequel to "Wreck-It Ralph" takes out of the arcade where Ralph and Venellope last left us to the World Wide Web in "Ralph Breaks The Internet: Wreck-It Ralph 2." Check out the trailer below:
While we are still months away from "Ralph Breaks The Internet: Wreck-It Ralph 2" from smashing into theaters. Today, we got our first interactive teaser poster for the film. Check it out below:
There was also a teaser poster that was released as well.
“Ralph Breaks the Internet: Wreck-It Ralph 2” leaves Litwak’s video arcade behind, venturing into the uncharted, expansive and thrilling world of the internet—which may or may not survive Ralph’s wrecking. Video game bad guy Ralph (voice of John C. Reilly) and fellow misfit Vanellope von Schweetz (voice of Sarah Silverman) must risk it all by traveling to the world wide web in search of a replacement part to save Vanellope’s video game, Sugar Rush. In way over their heads, Ralph and Vanellope rely on the citizens of the internet—the netizens—to help navigate their way, including a webite entrepreneur named Yesss (voice of Taraji P. Henson), who is the head algorithm and the heart and soul of trend-making site “BuzzzTube.” Directed by Rich Moore (“Zootopia,” “Wreck-It Ralph”) and Phil Johnston (co-writer “Wreck-It Ralph,” “Cedar Rapids,” co-writer “Zootopia,”), and produced by Clark Spencer (“Zootopia,” “Wreck-It Ralph,” “Bolt”).
"Ralph Breaks The Internet: Wreck-It Ralph 2" breaks into theaters November 21, 2018.
News broke mid-week with a blog post on the Disney Parks Blog that a new enhanced dining experience would be coming to Be Our Guest. With this new menu the restaurant that has been highly popular since it opened almost 5 years ago will now become a Signature Dining experience for dinner and if you are on the Disney Dining Plan it will cost 2 Table-Service credits. The restaurant will remain a quick service location for lunch and will remain serving breakfast as well.
Back to dinner as now the new menu will be a prix fixe menu that will boast delectable French-inspired dishes and new offerings. The new and unique experience will allow guests to enjoy a wonderful 3-course meal with there choice of an appetizer and an entree, and then ending with a personal dessert platter.
The chefs are currently working on a new dessert menu as well as a kids menu for this new and exquisite dining experience. Stay tuned in the coming months for updates on those menus as well. The new enhanced dining experience will begin July 27 and you now can make reservations by calling 407-WDW-DINE (407-939-3463) or by booking online.
This week we received some new images of what's coming to Star Wars: Galaxy's Edge to both Disneyland and Disney's Hollywood Studios next year. First Imagineers show us how they are bringing the Millennium Falcon to life for the new remote planet.
Back in December it was revealed that Walt Disney Imagineers were going to bring a fleet of life-size X-wings to Star Wars: Galaxy's Edge. This week we got an up close look at one of those X-wings as they are ready to arrive on the new planet.
Star Wars: Galaxy's Edge will open first in Disneyland and then sometime soon after at Disney's Hollywood Studios at Walt Disney World in 2019.
Finally, though we got another update as we got another look with some live images of the Star Wars-inspired resort coming to Walt Disney World. As reported earlier this month the resort will be seamlessly connected to Disney's Hollywood Studios and Star Wars: Galaxy's Edge. Guests staying at the luxurious resort will be even welcomed to dress in Star Wars-inspired attire.
The immerse experience offered at this hotel will stand out among all of the other resorts around the globe. As you can see, families visiting this amazing resort will board a starship alive with characters and stories that will unfold all around them during their voyage through the galaxy – and every window has a view of space! Check out one more live image released for the Star Wars resort.
As of now an opening date for the Star Wars-inspired resort has not been announced.
Geppetto's Dinner Buffet Offering Coming to Pinocchio Village Haus:
While Disney has yet to announce the offering, it looks like Pinocchio Village Haus will become a sit-down table-service restaurant. A new limited time offering will turn the quick service into Geppetto's Village Haus Buffet. The buffet service will be available from 4 p.m. until close daily.
While nothing is official it is rumored that is offering could begin as early as March 5. It will be priced as $22 for adults and $12 for children ages 3-9. The menu is expected to be Italian themed with offerings such as multiple salads, baked ziti, meatballs, pasta alfredo, chicken parmesan, flatbreads, breadsticks, cannolis, and Italian cakes. A menu has not been finalized.
During the Early Morning Magic Hours, a breakfast buffet was offered inside Pinocchio Village Haus, so this wouldn't be the first time a buffet would be offered at the restaurant.
"UP! A Great Bird Adventure" Show to Debut April 22:
In celebration of Disney's Animal Kingdom 20th Anniversary, the new show replacing Flights of Wonder, "UP! A Great Bird Adventure" show will debut April 22.
Beginning just in time for the 20th anniversary of Disney’s Animal Kingdom, this new entertainment experience for the whole family offers guests the chance to see Senior Wilderness Explorer Russell and his furry friend Dug as they discover species of birds from around the world in their newest adventure in Anandapur village. There will be “UP” close encounters each day with amazing winged creatures!
Check out new concept art for the new show the was released yesterday.
Talking Mickey at Magic Kingdom to go Silent in May:
It looks like Mickey is going silent according to reports today. The meet and greet inside Town Square Theater at Magic Kingdom debuted back in 2013. It is rumored but likely confirmed by sources that handle the offering that Mickey will officially stop talking with guests on May 12, 2018.
There have been a variety of rumors of why Mickey is going silent, one being it was confusing guests that he was the only talking Mickey of all the meet & greets at Walt Disney World. Another one was how expensive it was compared to the other entertainer contracts it took to do this offering.
Of course Mickey will continue meeting with guests beyond this date, but will no longer be communicating with them.
Could Not-So-Scary Halloween Party to Start Earlier Than Ever in August?:
Last year, Mickey's Not-So-Scary Halloween Party began for the first time ever in August when the first party kicked off on August 31. This year according to internal park hours it looks like the party will begin even earlier with the first party on August 17. This is the first date that appears with a park closing at 6 p.m.
Magic Kingdom started closing for non-party guests last year at 6 p.m. instead of the usual 7 p.m. that it had closed years before. Other rumored party dates for August with the park closing at 6 p.m. are August 21, 24, 28, and 31.
These are not official dates as of yet as Disney hasn't announced dates for the parties yet. Hours for September are available as well but not October as of yet.
Like Disney's Animal Kingdom last year when Pandora: The World of Avatar opened, Disney's Hollywood Studios will offer daily Extra Magic Hours once Toy Story Land opens. This will at least be through all of July and one would think will last until Labor Day weekend in September.
On opening day of the land on June 30, the park will be opened from 8 a.m. until 11 p.m. and will follow up with opening from 8 a.m. until 10 p.m. daily. The park will also have Extra Magic Morning hours from 7 a.m. until 8 a.m. daily. That's not all as every Friday, Disney's Hollywood Studios will have Extra Evening Magic Hours from 10 p.m. until midnight. This of course will all be exclusive to Walt Disney World Resort guests.
Toy Story Land at Disney's Hollywood Studios will open on June 30, 2018.
As reported this morning that a big announcement would be made about Toy Story Land on Good Morning America. We finally have an opening date for Toy Story Land at Disney's Hollywood Studios. The new 11-acre land will open officially on June 30, 2018, about a month later than the originally speculated Memorial Day Weekend in May. Here is the announcement:
When it opens, guests visiting Toy Story Land will “shrink” to the size of a toy and join in on the fun Woody, Jessie, Buzz, and Andy’s other beloved toys are having in Andy’s backyard. Here, guests can take a ride on Slinky Dog Dash, a roller coaster Andy has assembled from his Mega Coaster Play Kit and topped off with Slinky and Jessie. The new family fun roller coaster will have a height requirement of 38".
Families will also be able to take a spin on Alien Swirling Saucers, a galactic play set that Andy won from Pizza Planet. Here, adorable little green aliens swirl about in their flying saucers with guests in tow in their rocket ship toys, while “The Claw” hangs overhead. Alien Swirling Saucers will have a height requirement of 32".
Check out this new concept art above for the brand new entrance to Toy Story Mania for when the new land opens for the classic attraction that has been part of the park since 2008.
Let's not forget, Woody’s Lunch Box – actually, Andy’s lunch box that he’s set on its side – will serve up tasty meals and old-fashioned soda floats from a walk-up window setting. The entire land will serve as a visual celebration of toys, with Crayons, Cooties, Green Army Men, Rubik’s Cubes, Tinkertoys, and other familiar toys and game pieces incorporated into the land’s design.
Here are some more fun facts on Toy Story Land that were released today:
· More than 400 toy blocks fill Andy’s backyard.
· Andy’s footprint is about 25 feet long or the equivalent of a size 240 shoe.
· You would need a backpack the size of a school bus to carry the Buzz and Woody figures that tower over Toy Story Land
It looks like we will be finally getting an opening date for Toy Story Land. This morning Disney Parks released a video of Slinky Dog making his way through Times Square in New York. He is on his way to Good Morning America for some big news.
The announcement according to the video released is said to be around 8:35 a.m. ET. Toy Story Land is the new immersive 11-acre land that will bring guests into Andy's Backyard from the beloved film franchise. It will include two brand new attractions in Slinky Dog Dash coaster and Alien Swirling Saucers and a brand new quick service restaurant in Woody's Lunch Box.
Check out the video below of the Slinky Dog traveling through Times Square preparing for the big announcement this morning:
Due to some extenuating circumstances last night I didn't get to share all the news that was shared last night/or this morning at the D23 Expo Japan by Disney Parks & Resorts President Bob Chapek. Although as much as we were hoping to hear an official opening date for Toy Story Land at Disney's Hollywood Studios, that was not to be as it was not announced. We are still in the dark as to when it will open even though the long heard rumors still remain as Memorial Day weekend are as strong as ever.
Mickey & Minnie's Runaway Railway will open sometime in 2019 and we got some new concept art (seen above) along with some new details on the ride. It will feature a brand new catchy theme songcreated especially for the attraction as well as a new experience that defies logic that we’re calling 2 ½-D. No glasses required.
On the attraction, the fun begins when guests will see the premiere of a new cartoon short with Mickey and Minnie getting ready for a picnic. As they head out, they drive alongside a train and find out that the engineer is Goofy. Then, one magical moment lets you step into the movie and on Goofy’s train for a wacky, wild ride.
Mickey & Minnie’s Runaway Railway will put guests inside the wacky and unpredictable world of a Mickey Mouse Cartoon Short where they're the star and anything can happen.
Also opening in 2019 will be Star Wars: Galaxies Edge at Disney's Hollywood Studios, but that wasn't the news they strove for as we got more details on the most-immersive resort that will be built on a Disney Parks property. The new Star Wars' themed resort will combine luxury and complete immersion into the Star Wars Universe.
Guests will take a multi-day journey by boarding a starship that will be alive with characters and stories that unfold all around them during a voyage through the galaxy. They will become active citizens in the galaxy and even dress in proper attire during their stay. Every resort window will have a view into space.
The opportunity for immersion at this resort will also stand out among all Disney resorts around the globe, as it will be seamlessly connected to Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge at Disney’s Hollywood Studios. This will allow for a total Star Wars experience that is out of this world. There is no official opening date for the Star Wars-inspired resort.
It was confirmed a while ago that the Guardians of the Galaxy-inspired attraction coming to Epcot that it would be a roller coaster, last night Bob Chapek officially confirmed that. The one-of-a-kind family attraction will be one of the world’s longest enclosed roller coasters when it’s added to Future World at Epcot. It will feature a unique story created by Walt Disney Imagineering that will 'wow' guests as part of a new innovative ride system.
“As we build upon its core mission of optimism and hope to inspire the world, the real will become fantastic and the fantastic will become real—in whole new ways at Epcot,” Bob Chapek, Chairman of Walt Disney Parks & Resorts, said.
This amazing attraction will open in time for Walt Disney World and Magic Kingdom's 50th Anniversary in 2021.
As it was reported just a few days ago that tickets at Walt Disney World would once again see a price increase, as they do around this time every year. That was in fact true as ticket prices did increase as of today. You can get a complete rundown of just how much everything is increasing by reading my post from the other day here.
Tickets weren't the only thing that increased today however as parking, use of the Minnie Van Service, and locker rentals at the park also saw price increases today.
Parking:
Regular Parking saw an increase from $20 to $22, a $2 increase. Preferred Parking saw a $5 increase going from $40 to $45. As always once a guest purchases parking for one park, parking for the rest of the day at any of the other parks at no additional cost with receipt.
Minnie Van Service:
The new Minnie Van Service that just began in July after the D23 Expo announcement will also see a price increase. It will no longer cost $20 to get anywhere on property as it will now cost $25 per trip to get you anywhere.
Locker Rentals:
As of right now there hasn't been any reports of how much locker rentals at the parks have gone up so stay tuned as once we find out it will be right here.
Updates Coming for Walt Disney Parks & Resorts at D23 Expo Japan Sunday Night:
The D23 Expo in Japan kicked off yesterday and and tomorrow night around 10:15 p.m. ET, the Walt Disney Parks & Resorts panel will kick off. The panel will feature multiple updates from Parks & Resorts Chairman Bob Chapek that you won't want to miss.
Stay tuned right here on It All Started With a Mouse for updates, maybe we will finally get the official opening date for Toy Story Land at Disney's Hollywood Studios.
American Adventure Adding New Icons & More During Refurbishment:
A few weeks ago The American Adventure was closed for a month long refurbishment. Not much was known about the refurbishment until yesterday. Right now Imagineers at Epcot are busy converting the original film into an all-digital projection system as well as installing a new screen and speakers. This will enhance the film to make it look and sound better than ever when it reopens later this month.
That's not all as the final scene of the film, guests will notice some new and familiar faces of American icons. These include legendary music composer John Williams, astrophysicist Neil deGrasse Tyson, and noted ballerina Misty Copeland.
Oh and one more thing, the iconic "Golden Dream' has been re-recorded with all-new orchestration that brings the beloved music and lyrics to life in a way that will resonate more than ever. Spread your golden wings, America. This classic attraction is coming back with even more American pride.
It's that time of year again and is expected that Walt Disney World ticket prices for both regular guests and Annual PassHolders will go into effect this Sunday, February 11. Here is what is rumored to be the changes for this coming year:
Magic Kingdom Single Day Tickets:
Value: From $107 to $109; $2 increase
Regular: From $115 to $119; $4 increase
Peak: From $124 to $129: $5 increase
Epcot, Disney's Hollywood Studios, and Disney's Animal Kingdom Single Day Tickets:
Value: From $99 to $102; $3 increase
Regular: From $107 to $114; $7 increase
Peak: From $119 to $122; $3 increase
Park Hopper Option for Single Day Tickets:
Value: From $162 to $164; $2 increase
Regular: From $170 to $174; $4 increase
Peak: From $174 to $184; $10 increase
Multi-Day Park Tickets:
2-Day - From $199 to $209; $10 increase
3-Day - From $289 to $325; $36 increase
4-Day - From $350 to $400; $50 increase
5-Day - From $370 to $415; $45 increase
Annual Passholders:
Disney Silver Pass - New: $419 to $439, a $20 increase. Renewal: $356 to $373, a $17 increase
Disney Gold Pass - New: $559 to $589, a $30 increase. Renewal: $475 to $500, a $25 increase
Disney Platinum Pass - New Florida Resident - $679 to $729, $50 increase. Renewal: $653 to $704, a $51 increase. Non-Resident New: $779 to $849, a $70 increase. Renewal: $662 to $721, a $59 increase.
Disney Platinum Plus Pass - New Florida Resident: $769 to $829, a $60 increase. Renewal: $653 to $704, a $51 increase. Non-Resident New: $869 to $949, a $80 increase. Renewal: $738 to $806, a $68 increase.
These new prices do not include tax. As in recent year's the old prices are in effect until they officially increase which is expected to go into effect this Sunday, February 11.
Disney's Hollywood Studios to Remain Plus Toy Story Land Details:
Disney must have seen the rumors floating and today released a statement on the future of Disney's Hollywood Studios and a possible name change. That name change that I mentioned on Sunday, Disney Cinemagine Park, seems to be on hold for the foreseeable future. Here is what they said in post on the Disney Parks Blog:
"In response to questions we have been receiving, we also want to let fans know that the Disney’s Hollywood Studios name will remain the same for the foreseeable future since we are immersing our guests in a place where imagined worlds of Hollywood unfold around them from movies and music, to television and theater."
Now to the other news in some new concept art from Toy Story Land and Alien Swirling Saucers. We got our first look at the new attraction for the land that will open this Summer at Disney's Hollywood Studios.
Once the aliens have powered up their flying saucers, you’ll get to climb into a toy rocket and hang on as aliens lead the way on an interstellar romp set to an out-of-this-world beat. And if you’re really lucky, you just might get “chosen” by the claw!
Other news out of Toy Story Land today is that Slinky Dog Dash will have an on-ride photo for guests to create memories on the brand new roller coaster.
It is not confirmed but it will most likely be set up much like the Seven Dwarves Mine Train at the Magic Kingdom where the picture and on-ride video is directly linked to the guests Magic Band.
Game of Thrones Creators to Produce and Write New Star Wars Films:
Yesterday, it was announced that there will be even more Star Wars films. These are different from the films that "The Last Jedi" director Rian Johnson was picked to direct last year. These films will be written and produced by Game of Thrones creators David Benioff and D.B. Weiss. Here is the official press release from Star Wars:
David Benioff and D.B. Weiss are going from Winterfell to a galaxy far, far away. It was announced today that Benioff and Weiss, creators of the smash-hit, Emmy Award-winning television series Game of Thrones, will write and produce a new series of Star Wars films.
These new films will be separate from both the episodic Skywalker saga and the recently-announced trilogy being developed by Rian Johnson, writer-director of Star Wars: The Last Jedi.
“David and Dan are some of the best storytellers working today,” said Kathleen Kennedy, president of Lucasfilm. “Their command of complex characters, depth of story and richness of mythology will break new ground and boldly push Star Wars in ways I find incredibly exciting.”
“In the summer of 1977 we traveled to a galaxy far, far away, and we’ve been dreaming of it ever since,” Benioff and Weiss said in a joint statement. “We are honored by the opportunity, a little terrified by the responsibility, and so excited to get started as soon as the final season of Game of Thrones is complete.”
No release dates have been set for the new films, and there have (thankfully) been no sightings of White Walkers around Lucasfilm.
We finally have a teaser for "Solo: A Star Wars Story" as one was just released during tonight's Super Bowl between the New England Patriots and Philadelphia Eagles. The full trailer for the film will be released tomorrow morning on Good Morning America. Here is the teaser:
In the last few weeks we have heard from Disney insider Len Testa that Disney had finalized on a new name for Disney's Hollywood Studios in Disney Cinemagine Park. Yes, I know not very exciting or even thrilling. Testa said he and another Disney Insider and legend Jim Hill would reveal more about the new name on their Disney Dish Podcast.
That episode has finally been released and Testa and Hill revealed that the new name in Disney Cinemagine Park would be announced at the media event of when Walt Disney World opens Toy Story Land at the park according to sources. Which according to him will in fact open Memorial Day Weekend in May.
The park wouldn't officially change names until the end of 2018 beginning of 2019 in preparation of when Mickey and Minnie's Runaway Railway and Star Wars: Galaxy's Edge open. In preparation of the park changing names of course Disney will have plenty of special edition merchandise for fans to say "Goodbye to Hollywood" as the park gets ready to change its name for a second time since it opened.
The park which opened in 1989 will also be celebrating its 30th anniversary next year and opened as Disney's MGM Studios until Disney and MGM ended their deal together in 2008.
It is rumored that Disney had chosen Disney Cinemagic Park but didn't want guests to be confused with their main park in Magic Kingdom, so Disney Cinemagine Park it is. If you notice Disney has also chosen Disney Cinemagine Park instead of Disney's Cinemagine Park in a sort of new branding for the company.
You can listen to the full episode of the Disney Disney with Len Testa and Jim Hill here. We have less than a year left of Disney's Hollywood Studios before the name change. What do you think of the name Disney Cinemagine Park?
Is This The Opening Date for TRON Lightcycle Power Run?
According to recent permit filings, an opening date just may have been revealed for Magic Kingdom's newest coaster in the TRON Lightcycle Power Run. Announced last July at the D23 Expo, the coaster is expected to be done just in time for the park's 50th Anniversary. With this new permit filing that just may be true as filings show that work is expected to be done barring delays will be completed by August 16, 2021.
Work on TRON Lightcycle Power Run is expected to begin this coming week in Tomorrowland on February 6. You can see the attraction which is the same as was built in Shanghai Disneyland ,although it is rumored the one Magic Kingdom is expected to be longer, and its complete run-through below:
Are you as excited as I am for the TRON Lightcycle Power Run coaster coming to the Magic Kingdom? 2021 can't come soon enough.
Walt Disney World's 'Incredible Summer' at All 4 Parks:
We are just a few months away from Summer kicking off at Walt Disney World. Yesterday, several new experiences were announce for the 'Incredible Summer' kicking off at all four parks and Disney Springs. Check out what was announced below:
Magic Kingdom:
The Incredibles will be taking over Tomorrowland for an incredible dance party. Guests can party with Mr. Incredible, Elastigirl, and Frozone from Disney•Pixar’s “The Incredibles” and the soon-to-be blockbuster “Incredibles 2.” Edna Mode, the greatest superhero costume designer, will also make her debut appearance. Each evening, guests can enjoy a “SUPER” dance party on the Rocket Tower Stage. [NOTE: Disney•Pixar’s “Incredibles 2” opens in theaters June 15, 2018.]
Epcot:
Guardians of the Galaxy featuring Star-Lord and Gamora and be joined by an alien band will be taking the stage this Summer at Epcot. The party will feature hits from Awesome Mixtapes 1 and 2 – fun and favorite tunes from the two movies’ soundtracks – building the anticipation for a new Epcot Guardians of the Galaxy attraction coming to the park in 2021.
Animal Kingdom:
There will be two new 'incredible' experiences coming just in time for Animal Kingdom's 20th Anniversary. First up, guests will discover new bird species from around the world in the new show, "Explorers Meet UP! A Great Bird Adventure" which stars Senior Wilderness Explorer Russell and Dug. There will also be a 'dino-tastic' celebration where Donald Duck takes over Dinoland, USA in a new character celebration.
That's not all as beginning tomorrow Jose and Panchito from "The Three Caballeros" will join the Discovery Island Carnivale through May 5. The nightly dance party celebrates the beauty and harmony of all living things in the form of an exuberant dance party that features cheerful music from the Viva Gaia Street Band!, spectacular costumes inspired by the living creatures of the air, land and sea, and more.
Disney's Hollywood Studios
The big hit this summer of course will be Toy Story Land at Disney's Hollywood Studios. Of course no official opening date has been announced, although still expected to be Memorial Day Weekend. Guests can expect to enjoy 2 brand new attractions in Slinky Dog Dash and Alien Swirling Saucers and a new quick service restaurant in Woody's Lunch Box in the new 11-acre land.
Stay tuned for an official opening date of Toy Story Land which should be announced in the coming days or weeks.
