Disney World has been holding their annual summer media event over the last two days. Although not much has been announced as in opening dates including "Frozen Ever After." Everything has been announced as debuting "In Summer" but they did release some new details on the popular attraction. The info included:
Song writers Robert Lopez and Kristen Anderson-Lopez created new lyrics for the attraction to the "Frozen" film songs.
All of the original voice talent from the returned to voice their respective characters in the new attraction.
Walt Disney Imagineering traveled to Norway to research architecture, decor, and artifacts all to be seen in the Royal Sommerhus.
The design and the Royal Sommerhus and the surrounding area is modeled after a traditional Norwegian cabin in Trondheim.
"Frozen Ever After" and the Royal Sommerhus will both open this summer in the Norway Pavilion at Epcot.
Clips from Soarin' Around the World Released:
That wasn't all the Epcot news announced at the media preview as the media got a sneak peak of what's to come in the new Soarin' Around the World set to open you guessed it this summer. No opening date has been announced yet. The clip shows a preview of how guests will be flying over China and Australia. Here is the clip:
Soarin' closed back in January and will be reopening as Soarin' Over the World. Stay tuned for an opening date which will be announced soon you would think.
"Alice Through the Looking Glass" Preview Coming to Disney Parks:
Guests will soon to be able preview "Alice Through the Looking Glass" at both Disney's Hollywood Studios and at Disney California Adventure. The preview at both parks will begin May 6 for a limited time.
At DCA, guests will preview the sequel to "Alice in Wonderland" will be presented in 3D with special in-theater effects at the Sunset Showcase Theater (formerly where MuppetVision 3D was located). At Hollywood Studios, One Man's Dream will be housing the preview and seeing advance clips of the film.
The preview will go on through June 12, so if you're visiting Disney Parks catch the 10-minute preview before time runs out. "Alice Through the Looking Glass" hits theaters May 27, 2016.
"Alice Through the Looking Glass" Final Trailer Released:
The final "Alice Through the Looking Glass" trailer has been released for the sequel to "Alice in Wonderland" that is due out in theaters May 27. The trailer which begins with Alice in a mental hospital being diagnosed by a very twitchy doctor (Andrew Scott). Alice escapes then heads back to Wonderland with the help of Absolem (voiced by the late Alan Rickman). As the trailer goes on we see a cavalcade of different sequences as we see some of our favorite characters from Wonderland including the White Rabbit, White Queen, the Red Queen, Tweedledee and Tweedledum, the Mad Hatter, and more.
Check out the trailer below:
New Disney LEGO Minifigures to Debut in May:
The Disney Parks Blog announced today that the LEGO store in Disney Springs will be releasing the first ever LEGO minifigures Disney Character collection. The series will be released in May and will be sold at both World of Disney and the LEGO Store at a suggested retail cost of $3.99.
The first series shown in the picture above will consist of some of our favorite iconic Disney/Pixar characters including Mickey, Minnie, Peter Pan, the Genie, Maleficent, Buzz Lightyear, Mr. Incredible, and more. Which minifigure are you most interested in collecting?
Mickey's Royal Friendship Faire to Debut in June:
Dream Along with Mickey will be ending its run by the end of the week. We found out last month it would be replaced with Mickey's Royal Friendship Faire. The new show which will feature for the first time ever in a stage show characters from "Princess and the Frog" and "Tangled." Also appearing in the show will be Anna and Elsa from "Frozen" and a number of our favorite classic characters. Through a press release that Blog Mickey found the show is tentatively set to debut in June. No exact date has been set however. Here is the press release:
New Mickey’s Royal Friendship Faire stage show Coming to Magic Kingdom Park (June 2016) — For the first time, modern Disney characters Tiana of “Princess and the Frog,” and Rapunzel of “Tangled,” co-star with Anna and Elsa of “Frozen,” and a host of classic characters in the new Mickey’s Royal Friendship Faire. Performed on the grandest stage in the kingdom, the star-studded tale of friendship presents Mickey Mouse and his troupe of Merry Makers — Minnie Mouse, Donald, Daisy and Goofy – who invite 10 new friends from different animated worlds to join the celebration. This “timeless fairytale” of a show combines grand dance, fireworks and stunts with memorable music, an original song and special effects.
Who else is excited for the new Magic Kingdom stage show?
The magic is back and March Magic is back beginning this Tuesday, March 15. Pitting your favorite attractions against each other from both Disneyland and Disney World. Last year's winner the Gracey Manor Ghouls from Disney World return to see if they will win again. 32 teams will face off until one winner from each side face off against each other in the final on April 4.
Starting Tuesday, follow Disneyland and Walt Disney World on Facebook and Twitter to cast your votes for your favorite attractions. Here are the sixteen teams from Disney World:
Gracey Manor Ghouls, Kali River Rapids Rafters, Star Tours Troopers, Storybook Flying Elephants, Anandapur Yetis, Midway Maniacs, Hollywood Tower Hotel Bellhops, Mine Train Miners, Future World Phoenicians, Tom Sawyer Island Explorers, Liberty Square Independence, Grizzly Hall Players, Progress City Gears, Tomorrowland Movers, Space Mountain Blast, and Imagination Institute Dreamfinders
And the West Coast teams from Disneyland are:
Caribbean Cannonballs, Main Street Engineers, Tiki Room Harmony, Soarin' Gliders, Toad Hall Mayhem, Nemo Voyagers, Small World Travelers, Wonderland Teacups, Abominable Snowmen, Radiator Springs Lowriders, Neverland Crocs, Jungle Cruise Skippers, Big Thunder Mountain Goats, Briar Patch Splash, Buena Vista Red Car Trolleys, and Haunted Mansion Holiday
Here is the full bracket for March Magic 2016:
New Daylight Savings Time Sneak Peak of 'Through the Looking Glass'
"Alice Through the Looking Glass" doesn't hit theaters until May 27, 2016. Today, as we battle through Daylight Savings Time after losing an hour, Disney released a sneak peak of the movie asking if we lost the hour, maybe it was stolen and where did the time go? Here is a description of the movie:
In Disney’s “Alice Through the Looking Glass,” an all-new spectacular adventure featuring the unforgettable characters from Lewis Carroll’s beloved stories, Alice returns to the whimsical world of Underland and travels back in time to save the Mad Hatter. Directed by James Bobin, who brings his own unique vision to the spectacular world Tim Burton created on screen in 2010 with “Alice in Wonderland,” the film is written by Linda Woolverton based on characters created by Lewis Carroll and produced by Joe Roth, Suzanne Todd and Jennifer Todd and Tim Burton with John G. Scotti serving as executive producer. “Alice Through the Looking Glass” reunites the all-star cast from the worldwide blockbuster phenomenon, including: Johnny Depp, Anne Hathaway, Mia Wasikowska and Helena Bonham Carter along with the voices of Alan Rickman, Stephen Fry, Michael Sheen and Timothy Spall. We are also introduced to several new characters: Zanik Hightopp (Rhys Ifans), the Mad Hatter’s father and Time himself (Sacha Baron Cohen), a peculiar creature who is part human, part clock.
A second teaser trailer has been released for Pixar's upcoming sequel to Finding Nemo in "Finding Dory" in the United Kingdom. The movie is set to release on June 17, 2016 in U.S theaters. "Finding Dory" returns our favorite and very forgetful blue tang (Ellen DeGeneres) as here along with Nemo and Marlin search for answers to her past.
Along with DeGeneres the cast includes Ed O'Neill, Ty Burrell, Diane Keaton, Eugene Levy, among many others on an all-star cast. Here is the second teaser for "Finding Dory":
"Its About Time" Alice Through the Looking Glass Teaser Released:
Today, Disney released a 30-second teaser for "Alice Through the Looking Glass" called "Its About Time". It is a little eery hearing the Alan Rickman's voice throughout the teaser especially hearing him say, "You've been gone far to long Alice." Anyways check out the teaser for "Alice Through the Looking Glass" due out in theaters May 27, 2016:
It's about Time. See Alice Through the Looking Glass in theatres May 27. 🕐https://t.co/CZrGJEEmeu
Disney Cruise Line Launches Special 50% Off Deposit Offer:
Disney Cruise Line fans can now book a special offer to receive 50% off their beginning deposit when they book now through March 27, 2016. The offer is received when guests book a Disney cruise for 7-nights or longer for sailings between August and December 2016.
You can choose a 7-night cruise to the Bahamas or Caribbean, or choose from one of the other fun-filled itineraries sailing through Europe, Alaska, and beyond. The offer is not valid on Categories with Restrictions such as IGT, OGT, and VGT, Suites or Concierge Level Staterooms, nor can it be combined with any other offers or discounts.
Enter to Win a Disney Parks Vacation Through the Star Wars Awakens Sweepstakes:
You can now enter to win at Disney Parks vacation at either Disneyland or Disney World to experience the new Star Wars attractions at Disneyland or Disney's Hollywood Studios. Jump into hyperspace by entering into the Star Wars Awakens Disney Parks Sweepstakes. Grand Prize is either at 5day/4 night stay at Disney World or a 4 day/3 night stay at Disneyland. Here are the complete details on the grand prize:
PRIZE: ONE (1) GRAND PRIZE (“Grand Prize” or “Prize”): Prize is in US Dollars. Winner will receive a choice of only one (1) of the following two (2) options:
Walt Disney World® Resort: a five (5) day / four (4) night trip for Winner and up to three (3) guests (individually, “Guest,” the Guests and Winner shall collectively be referred to as the “Group”) to Orlando, Florida (“City 1”) to visit Walt Disney World® Resort near City (“Trip 1”), consisting of the following elements for the Group: [a] hotel accommodations (one (1) standard room/quad occupancy, including room tax) for four (4) nights at a Walt Disney World® Resort hotel selected by Sponsor in its sole discretion; [b] if Winner’s residence is located more than two hundred fifty (250) miles from City 1, round-trip coach air transportation (with possible layovers) for the Group on a Sponsor-selected carrier between a Sponsor-selected major metropolitan airport near Winner’s residence (“Airport of Origin”) and Orlando International Airport; but if Winner’s residence is located two hundred fifty (250) miles or less from City 1, then air transportation or any other form of transportation will not be provided to the Group, [c] round trip ground transfers between the Orlando International Airport and the Walt Disney World® Resort via Disney’s Magical Express Service when air transportation is provided; [d] four (4) 5-Day Magic Your Way® Tickets with Park Hopper® Option; [e] services of one (1) Disney VIP Guide for eight (8) hours on one (1) day for the Group (guide, services and hours to be determined by Sponsor); [f] a Disney Gift Card with a value of $300 for the Winner that may be used on Disney PhotoPassTM Service products (online registration required and restrictions apply); [g] a Disney Gift Card with a value of two hundred fifty dollars $250 that may be used for dining; including, but not limited to, the option of using it for one (1) Disney Character Dining experience for the Group (reservations required and restrictions apply); [h] one (1) $500 Disney Gift Card for Winner only (restrictions apply); [i] one (1) welcome basket in Walt Disney World® Resort hotel room for Winner only, and [j] one (1) VIP viewing for one (1) Disney Theme Park parade or show for the Group (parade and/or show selection and date of experience is at the discretion of Sponsor; based on availability; restrictions apply). Approximate Retail Value (“ARV”): US$8,739.56, which will vary depending upon point of departure and seasonal fluctuation of hotel rates and airfares.
OR:
Disneyland ® Resort: a four (4) day / three (3) night trip for Group to Disneyland® Resort near Anaheim, California (“City 2”) consisting of the following elements: [a] hotel accommodations consisting of one (1) standard room (with a maximum of four (4) persons), including room tax for three (3) consecutive nights at a hotel at the Disneyland® Resort selected by Sponsor in its sole discretion (daily parking at the Disneyland® Resort is not included); [b] four (4) 4-Day Disneyland® Resort Park Hopper® Tickets (subject to restrictions); [c] a Disney Gift Card with a value of four hundred dollars ($400) for Winner only; [d] one (1) welcome basket in Disneyland® Resort hotel room for Winner only; [e] services of one (1) Disney VIP Guide for eight (8) hours on one (1) day for the Group (guide, services and hours to be determined by Sponsor); [f] a Disney Gift Card with a value of two hundred fifty dollars $250 that may be used for dining; including, but not limited to, the option of using it for one (1) Disney Character Dining experience for the Group (reservations required and restrictions apply); [g] one (1) Disney Character Meet and Greet with photo opportunity for the Group, specific character is subject to Sponsor’s approval in its sole discretion; [h] a Disney Gift Card with a value of $300 for the Winner that may be used on Disney PhotoPassTM Service products (online registration required and restrictions apply); [i] one (1) World of Color premium viewing for Group on a night during the trip as chosen by Sponsor; [j] if Winner’s residence is located more than two hundred fifty (250) miles from City 2, round-trip coach air transportation (with possible layovers) for the Group on a Sponsor-selected carrier between a Sponsor-selected major metropolitan airport near Winner’s residence and a Southern California airport, selected by Sponsor; but if Winner’s residence is located two hundred fifty (250) miles or less from City 2, then air transportation will not be provided, and [k] round trip ground transfers between a Southern California airport selected by Sponsor and the Disneyland® Resort if air transportation is provided (“Trip 2”). ARV: US$9,020.00, which will vary depending upon point of departure and seasonal fluctuation of hotel rates and airfares.
“Trip” shall mean and refer to each Trip 1 and Trip 2.
Travel must be taken between April 1, 2016 and March 31, 2017. If travel is not taken within the required dates the Grand Prize will be forfeited and Sponsor will have no further obligation to Winner. Group must travel together on the same Trip and must travel from the same Airport of Origin. No extensions will be granted.
All members of the Group will be required to execute and return a Release of Liability prior to participation. Members of the Group are solely responsible for obtaining any and all necessary travel documents (valid photo I.D., credit card, passport, etc.) before departure. Any picture identification requirements associated with air travel are the Group’s responsibility. If any of the Guests are a minor, the Winner or one of the other Guests must be such minor’s parent or legal guardian (“Parent”).
All expenses not specifically mentioned herein are not included and are solely the Winner’s responsibility, including but not limited to: round trip transportation between the Winner’s residence and any Airport of Origin, activities and ground transportation not expressly included in the Trip, alcoholic beverages, excess luggage fees, gratuities; travel protection insurance, laundry service, merchandise, parking, room service, service charges, souvenirs, spa services and other optional activities, telephone calls and some additional taxes which are not expressly included in the Trip. Trip components are subject to change without notice.
Any depiction of the Trip is for illustrative purposes only and may not reflect actual Prize won.
Any difference between ARV and actual value will not be awarded. If Winner elects to take the Trip without Guests or fewer Guests than provided, components of the Trip will be awarded in increments/quantities suitable for the actual number of travelers and Winner will not receive any compensation or substitute/alternate Prize for same. Once selected by Winner, Guests cannot be changed without the express consent of Sponsor, which may be withheld for any reason. The Group must travel together on same itinerary. Winner understands and agrees that Sponsor has the right, in its sole discretion, to disqualify and remove any member of the Group from any activity at any time if such Group member’s behavior at any point is disruptive or may or does cause damage to person, property or the reputation of Sponsor, or an affiliate, or otherwise violates the rules or policies of the Sponsor or the applicable resort. Winner acknowledges that he/she is solely responsible for any actions, claims or liabilities of any of Guests related to any Sweepstakes-related activity or travel. Any portion of the Trip not accepted by Winner will be forfeited.
Certain restrictions, as determined by Sponsor, may apply. If the Group cannot comply with these restrictions or any portion of these Rules, the Grand Prize will be forfeited in its entirety and an alternate Winner may be chosen.
Travel arrangements must be made at least forty-five (45) days in advance through Sponsor’s agent and on a carrier of Sponsor’s choice. If Group cannot travel on the dates specified by Sponsor, the Grand Prize will be forfeited in its entirety and the Grand Prize may be awarded to an alternate Winner selected in a random drawing from among all remaining eligible Entries, time permitting. Travel dates will be subject to availability. Flight details are subject to availability and airline carrier’s regulations and conditions apply. The Trip may not be combined with any other offer, and travel may not qualify for frequent flier miles, award points or other perquisites. None of the Releasees are responsible for lost or mutilated tickets and none will be replaced. Airline tickets are non-refundable, non- transferable, and are not valid for upgrades. The hotel accommodations and airline tickets will be determined at the sole discretion of Sponsor. If any portion of the Grand Prize is not available for any reason then the Sponsor reserves the right to substitute that portion of the Grand Prize with another prize of comparable or greater value.
All taxes (including, without limitation, U.S. federal, foreign, provincial, state and local taxes (including, but not limited to income and withholding taxes), sales taxes, VAT, GST, PST, HST) on or connected with the Grand Prize, and the reporting consequences thereof, are solely the responsibility of the Winner. Winner may be required to remit to Sponsor an amount to cover the balance or the entire amount, as the case may be, of all applicable withholding taxes at the normal rates required by law (notwithstanding any tax treaties that may provide for lower rates of tax withholding, including exemption from withholding with the satisfaction of qualification requirements) prior to being awarded the Grand Prize and failure to do so will result in disqualification. Winner (if US resident) will receive an IRS Form 1099-MISC reflecting the final actual value of his/her Prize. If Winner is a Canadian resident, s/he will receive an IRS Form 1042-S. In the event of a disqualification or Prize forfeiture, Sponsor may, in its sole discretion, select or not select an alternate potential Winner and award or not award the forfeited Prize.
Grand Prize is not redeemable for cash or transferable. No substitutions allowed, except as set forth in these Rules and at Sponsor’s sole discretion, a Prize of comparable or equal value will be provided. Grand Prize elements may not be separated and tickets, vouchers and gift cards will not be replaced if lost or stolen. Grand Prize will be awarded provided a sufficient number of eligible Entries are received, and Grand Prize is validly claimed by March 31, 2016, after which no alternate Winner will be selected, nor unclaimed Grand Prize awarded. In the event there is a discrepancy or inconsistency between disclosures or other statements contained in any Sweepstakes promotional materials and the terms and conditions of these Rules, these Rules shall prevail and govern.
You can now enter the sweepstakes through February 18, 2016 at 11:59 p.m. Winner will be announced/notified on February 26, 2016.
Star Wars Launch Bay Rumored Opening Date at Hollywood Studios:
Since it was announced during August's D23 EXPO along with Star Wars Land, Star Wars Launch Bay has had a December opening date on the map for Disney's Hollywood Studios. Now we can say, that Disney Cast Members have been telling insiders to expect an November 27 soft opening and a December 6 official opening.
What does a soft opening mean? It means it will be a test and open at certain times and then be closed at certain times as well. We will get a look at Disneyland's Star Wars Launch Bay in just 10 days when it opens along with Seasons of the Force that begins on November 16.
Star Wars Launch Bay will feature interactive exhibits, live video games, and opportunities to meet and greet with your favorite Star Wars characters. Launch Bay is just the stepping stool as we all await the opening of Star Wars Land and Toy Story Land in the near future.
"Alice Through the Looking Glass" Teaser Released:
Disney's "Alice Through the Looking Glass", a sequel to its live-action remake of "Alice in Wonderland", is due out May 27, 2016. Today the teaser was released for the film. The film's plot is Alice returns to the whimsical world of Underland and travels back in time to save the Mad Hatter. The film is directed by James Bobin and written by Linda Woolverton.
The film returns its all-star cast in Johnny Depp, Anne Hathaway, Mia Wasikowska, and Helena Bonham Carter. The voice cast also returns with the likes of Alan Rickman, Stephen Fry, Michael Sheen, and Timothy Spall. The movie also introduces some new characters include Zanik Hightopp played by Rhys Ifans and the Mad Hatter's father and Time himself, a peculiar creature that is half human and half clock played by Sacha Baron Cohen.
Here is the teaser for "Alice Through the Looking Glass":
Just in time. Here's your first peek at Alice Through the Looking Glass. 🕛
https://t.co/7kKl9CC4aL
