UPDATE: Disney has confirmed the closing of Captain EO. The Disney Parks Blog has announced that the "Disney & Pixar Short Film Festival" will debut in the Magic Eye Theater. Guests will experience beloved Disney and Pixar animated shorts in a new 4D experience. The film festival will have a look into the visionary minds behind some of the world's most iconic animated films today. Inside the theaters guests will put on their 3D glasses and experience the imaginative worlds of 3 animated shorts, which will burst onto the screen.
Guests visiting Epcot this morning got a surprise with a sign that was quickly covered by cast members. It appears that Captain EO will be closing for good on December 7 with its last performance being held on December 6, 2015.
Adios Caption EO. Closing 12/6. #epcot pic.twitter.com/9IiHXJpeKp
— Marc (@marcglorioso) November 13, 2015
Captain EO just recently was opened again after being on hiatus for a few months with its theater showing previews of "Tomorrowland" and "Inside Out" during the summer months. Captain EO has long been rumored of closing for good and being replaced with different attractions including a rumor of an attraction based on Disney Pixar's "Inside Out." Disneyland's version of Captain EO has been closed since July of 2014.Disney has yet to confirm the closing of the attraction in Epcot but as you can see on the sign it will be ending. We should hear confirmation within the next few days as the closing date is only 3 weeks away.
Colortopia Opens at Epcot:
The Colortopia presented by Glidden exhibit has opened officially today in Innoventions East at Epcot. There three different zones that show off the power of color. The first area takes place in the 'Power of Color' Theater. Here vibrant hues along with harmonious sounds and narration guide guests as they explore the psychology of color.
The second zone is called "The Color Lab" that has two interactive stations. The first station is called Color Mix 'n Match where you can mix colors to create new colors. The second interactive station is called Spinning Spectrums. Here you will be able to test your color perception using revolving multi-colored discs that go at different speeds.
The third and final zone is called 'Color Our World' and features color shadows and magic paintbrush. With the magic paintbrush you'll be able to choose a color palette to create a scene and story on the digital screen. Depending on which color you use, the scene and storyline changes. Colortopia doesn't just stop in the exhibit it expands into World Showcase with the new mobile app. Here you'll be able to collect colors from around the world to add them to your own personal color palette.
Exclusive Star Wars Imperial Meet 'N' Greet Locations Revealed for Chase Disney Cardholders:
Its been a full week of Star Wars news and what would Friday be without some more news from the popular franchise just breaking the barriers entering into Disney Parks. Months ago it was announced a special and exclusive Meet 'n' Greet would be available to Chase Disney Visa Cardholders. Today, we found out just where the meet 'n' greets would take place inside Disney Parks.
Star Wars Launch Bay in Disneyland opened to previews last night. Beginning November 16 guests can meet Darth Vader from 4-8 p.m. inside Star Wars Launch Bay. Beginning December 1, inside Star Wars Launch Bay at Disney World's Hollywood Studios the meet 'n' greet will take place from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Chase Card Services GM B.J. Mahoney said, "With excitement at an all-time high for the next chapter of the Star Wars saga, we are delighted to unveil this new experience for our Cardmembers. This immersive experience will delight fans and continues our efforts to bring the magic and wonder of Star Wars to Cardmembers."
No word has been heard if any other Star Wars characters will be available for the exclusive meet and greets.
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