Tower of Terror Transformation Underway into Collector's Fortress, "Muppet Mobile Lab" Back for Limited Time, and More

Tower of Terror Transformation Underway into Collector's Fortress for Mission: BREAKOUT:

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Just two weeks ago, Disney overnight took down the Tower of Terror sign at Disneyland. This is of course in preparation for construction that will take place to turn it into new attraction, "Guardians of the Galaxy: Mission BREAKOUT." Today, Disney announced that it has begun the transformation so it will become the Collector's Fortress.

The pictures released today show a model of the fortress that shows how the exterior of the attraction will be completely transformed. Walt Disney Imagineering will replicate what they have released in full size to fully bring the Collector's realm to life. The "warehouse, fortress-like power plant" will be designed to be intimidating and imposing, but also shimmering and regal. It will be the ideal location to bring The Collector's realm to life and show off his most prized possessions, the Guardians of the Galaxy.

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Photo Courtesy: Disney

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Here is a video as well describing The Collector's Fortress:

"Featuring characters from the blockbuster films, Guardians of the Galaxy – Mission: BREAKOUT! is an epic new adventure combining the familiar, breathtaking free-fall sensation with all-new visual and audio effects, including music inspired by the popular “Guardians of the Galaxy” film soundtrack. Guests will experience a variety of randomized ride experiences, so you never know which adventure you will get!" - Disney Parks Blog

Guardians of the Galaxy - Mission: BREAKOUT! will open Summer 2017 at Disney California Adventure Park. Stay tuned for future updates on the new attraction.

"Muppet Mobile Lab" Back for Limited Time:

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The Muppet Mobile Lab has returned for a limited time at Epcot for the first time since 2007. It was part of Walt Disney Imagineering's Living Character initiative. It began almost 10 years ago and was the successor to Lucky the Dinosaur.

It features two famous Muppet audio-animatronics which are Dr. Bunsen Honeydew and his assistant Beaker. The show itself rolls around on a Segway-type platform as it performs getting interactive with guests around the park. 

While its been awhile since it was last seen in Epcot, it has travelled the world to Disney California Adventure, Hong Kong Disneyland, and various Imagineering presentations and events. The Muppet Mobile Lab will be rolling around Epcot for the next four weeks beginning today.

"Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Men Tell No Tales" First Teaser Released:

Last night, we got our first look at "Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Men Tell No Tales" when the very first teaser trailer was released. The film which doesn't hit theaters until May 26, 2017 brings back the adventurous Jack Sparrow to the big screen.

Johnny Depp returns to the big screen as the iconic, swashbuckling anti-hero Jack Sparrow in the all-new “Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Men Tell No Tales.” The rip-roaring adventure finds down-on-his-luck Captain Jack feeling the winds of ill-fortune blowing strongly his way when deadly ghost sailors, led by the terrifying Captain Salazar (Javier Bardem), escape from the Devil's Triangle bent on killing every pirate at sea—notably Jack. Jack's only hope of survival lies in the legendary Trident of Poseidon, but to find it he must forge an uneasy alliance with Carina Smyth (Kaya Scodelario), a brilliant and beautiful astronomer, and Henry (Brenton Thwaites), a headstrong young sailor in the Royal Navy. At the helm of the Dying Gull, his pitifully small and shabby ship, Captain Jack seeks not only to reverse his recent spate of ill fortune, but to save his very life from the most formidable and malicious foe he has ever faced.  

“Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Men Tell No Tales” also stars Kevin R. McNally as Joshamee Gibbs, Golshifteh Farahani as the sea-witch Shansa, Stephen Graham as Scrum, David Wenham as Scarfield and Geoffrey Rush as Captain Hector Barbossa.
Espen Sandberg & Joachim Rønning are directing “Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Men Tell No Tales” with Jerry Bruckheimer producing. The executive producers are Mike Stenson, Chad Oman, Joe Caracciolo, Jr. and Brigham Taylor. Jeff Nathanson wrote the screenplay.

Here is the trailer:

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