New My Disney Experience Update to Include Directions; Club Villain to Return for Limited Time

New My Disney Experience Update to Include Walking Directions:

The next update on the My Disney Experience app will be coming soon and it will be somewhat of a major update. The new update will include a 'Get Directions' button that will allow guests to use their GPS on their phones to walk a route from attraction to attraction.

The new navigation feature will also extend to outside the parks that the guest would be currently in and provide directions across all of the Walt Disney World property including various transportation options. This was first reported by WDWMagic. What do you think of the new update coming to My Disney Experience?

Club Villain Returning to Hollywood Studios for Limited Time:

The very popular Club Villain will be returning to Hollywood Studios inside Sunset Showcase for a limited time beginning September 2. It will take place on Friday and Saturday nights through October 29th and also on Halloween night, October 31. The ticketed event will include fabulous performances, delicious food (voodoo sticky pig wings), bewitching cocktails, and enchanting encounters with some of our favorite Disney villains. 

If you forget what Club Villain is here is the description:

The mysterious Dr. Facilier will serve as host, welcoming his guests and “friends from the other side” into his parlor of mystical mishaps, with musical numbers and a wicked mix from his house DJ. Also stopping by to socialize will be several divas of evil: Maleficent, the Queen of Hearts, Cruella De Vil and the Evil Queen. Guests can also enjoy complimentary drinks from the Potions Bar, savor culinary delights from New Orleans and beyond, mingle with the villains and dance the night away.

Club Villain will be hosted twice a night with starting times at 5:15 and 8:30 p.m. You can learn more about Club Villain or make reservations by calling 407-WDW-DINE (407-939-3463).

Indiana Jones 5 Will Hit Theaters in July 2019; Club Villain Extended at Hollywood Studios Through May

Indiana Jones 5 Will Hit Theaters in July 2019:

Spoiler Alert! Han Solo may be dead, but we can tell you that Indiana Jones is certainly still alive. Disney made the news official today with Harrison Ford returning as Indiana Jones for the fifth film, no title for the film has been given yet. Steven Spielberg will also be returning to direct the fifth film which is tentatively set to be released on July 19, 2019. Kathleen Kennedy and Frank Marshall will also produce the film.

Chairman of Walt Disney Studios Alan Horn had this to say about the return of the famed hero archaeologist, "Indiana Jones is one of the greatest heroes in cinematic history. It's rare to have such a perfect combination of directors, producers, actor and role, and we couldn't be more excited to embark on this adventure with Harrison and Steven."

Indiana Jones originally hit theaters in 1981 with Raiders of the Lost Ark, which is one the American Film Institute's Top 100 Films of All Time. It was followed by 3 more sequels to the film with Temple of Doom (1984), Last Crusade (1989), and most recently Kingdom of the Crystal Skull in 2008. All four films have brought in nearly $2 billion at the global box office.

Club Villain Extended at Hollywood Studios Through May:

Club Villain has been extended through May at Disney's Hollywood Studios. The popular show and dinner at Sunset Showcase will take place every Saturday through the end of May with two showings: 5:45 p.m. and 9 p.m. 

The ticketed event costs $129 currently and until the March 22, $99 for Annual Passholders and DVC members. No word on if this deal will be extended until the end of May for AP holders and DVC Members. 

Guests enjoy delicious drinks from the Potions Bar and also savor delights with a New Orleans flair. Dishes include beef strip loin rubbed with herbs de Provence, Voodoo sticky "pig wings" with citrus gremolata, and spicy shrimp sautéed with Andouille sausage, tomato, okra, and onions over creamy polenta. 

The event also includes stage-show numbers, a club-DJ, and encounters from your favorite villains including Maleficent, Queen of Hearts, Evil Queen, and Cruella De Vil. Reservations can be made by calling 407-WDW-DINE.

Rumor: Club Disney Already Ending at Disney's Hollywood Studios

While this is just a rumor and has not been announced by Disney, Club Disney appears to be at the end of its run at Disney's Hollywood Studios. The dance party with the 'Fab 5' dressed in unique costumes that was just opened at the Sunset Showcase theater in early December will apparently be ending on February 6. Cast members have already told of the closing even with no public announcement by Disney.

Disney had always maintained that the Sunset Showcase is considered a 'flex space' and will be changed accordingly with a variety of options. No word on 'Club Villain' that was very popular on the weekends and it's status at Sunset Showcase. Club Disney could even come back seasonally.

Kenny the Pirate said today that Club Disney could be replaced with something Star Wars related, like Star Wars Rebel Hangar which recently provided a dining experience to guests during the now extinct Star Wars Weekends. Or they could have Star Wars characters roaming around dancing with guests, same concept as Club Disney just replaced with our favorite Star Wars characters.

Considering, the state of Hollywood Studios and everything closing Disney needs to have a quick replacement. Since it is slated to close by end of day next Saturday, you would imagine that this would be confirmed by Disney in the coming days. Stay tuned on more information for the ending of Club Disney.

"Club Villain" to Debut in January at New Sunset Showcase; Tokyo Disneyland Announces 'Force Awakens' Plans

"Club Villain" to Debut in January at New Sunset Showcase:

"Club Disney" is debuting in December at Hollywood Studios at the new Sunset Showcase. Today, though Disney World announced that beginning January 16 on Saturday nights will become "Club Villain." This will be a hard-ticket dining event with tickets costing $99/person. The event says guests will dance the night terrors away with Dr. Facilier and evil-diva cohosts including Maleficent, Queen of Hearts, the Evil Queen, and Cruella De Vil. Here is the complete description from the Walt Disney World website:

Sunset Showcase loudly presents Club Villain, a frightfully fun dance-and-dine event—debuting January 16, 2016!

This spellbinding evening features decadent New Orleans delicacies like tender beef striploin rubbed with herbes de Provence, Voodoo sticky “pig wings” with citrus gremolata and spicy shrimp sautéed with Andouille sausage, tomato, okra and onions over creamy polenta.

Trick or treat yourself to fiendish cocktail concoctions—specialty alcoholic drinks plus beer and wine—hilarious stage-show numbers and up-close encounters with Disney’s most dastardly doomsday divas. Mix and mingle with mysterious Maleficent, hilarious Queen of Hearts, the delirious Evil Queen and the always fur-fetched Cruella De Vil—and wicked jams from our house DJ!

Tickets to Club Villain can be purchased for $99 per person, tax and gratuity included. Reservations are recommended and can be made up to 90 days in advance, either by booking online here or by calling (407) 939-3463.

Tokyo Disneyland Announces 'Force Awakens' Plans:

We are just 50 days away from the premiere of "Star Wars: The Force Awakens" and Tokyo Disneyland announced its plans. Oriental Land Company owners of Tokyo Disneyland Resort announced some operational additions to the parks to celebrate the movie.

Here are some key dates:

• December 1 - New "Star Wars: The Force Awakens" to begin being sold at the resort
• Mid-December - E-Printed Tickets to the park at home will sport Star Wars-inspired designs
• December 18 - With the release of the movie, R2-D2 popcorn buckets will go on sale
• February 2016 - Like its North American counterparts Star Tours will introduce a brand new experience inspired by the 'Force Awakens
• Star Wars-themed monorail day pass tickets will also be introduced for a limited time

Will you be visiting Tokyo Disneyland to check out the new "Star Wars: The Force Awakens" experiences?