Summer of Heroes Coming to Disneyland Paris in 2018; More Details on Pixar Fest at Disneyland

Summer of Heroes Coming to Disneyland Paris Next Summer:

Just announced a few short hours ago at Comic-Con London, Summer of Heroes will be coming to Disneyland Paris next Summer to help close out the parks 25th Anniversary. Announced by David Bushore, Vice President Franchise Creative and Marketing for Marvel Studios and Mark Huffman, Creative Director at Disneyland Paris, the celebration will begin June 10, 2018 and run through September 30. The 25th Anniversary Celebrations will now be extended through September 30 as well.

Iron Man, Thor, Captain America, Spider-Man, Star-Lord and Black Widow will appear for the first time exclusively at Disneyland Paris in summer 2018 in a special Marvel Summer of Super Heroes season. Your favorite heroes will be featured in the Walt Disney Studios Park for exciting meet & greets and breathtaking, epic shows (replacing CineMagique).

That’s not all for Marvel fans at Disneyland Paris. Disneyland Paris is also re-imagining from October 2018 one of its Resort Hotels into a universe that would make Tony Stark proud. Disney’s Hotel New York – The Art of Marvel will transport guests to the action-packed, inspiring world of Super Heroes including Iron Man, The Avengers, and Spider Man among others, and will open within 2020. Construction on the hotel will begin early next year in 2018.

Stay tuned for more details on Marvel Summer of Super Heroes coming in the future.

Source: Disney Parks Blog

Pixar Fest Details Released Beginning April 13 Throughout Disneyland Resort:

During the D23 Expo, President of Disney Parks & Resorts Bob Chapek announced that Pixar Fest would be coming to Disneyland Resort sometime in 2018. We now know the date where the festival will begin in April 13. The limited time celebration of friendship and beyond will feature the debut of an all-new fireworks spectacular and the return of two favorite parades as well as even more beloved Pixar characters, new décor, atmosphere entertainment, themed food and beverage and new merchandise items.

“Together Forever – A Pixar Nighttime Spectacular”  (Concept art pictured above) will light up Disneyland park beginning April 13. In addition to dazzling pyrotechnics and memorable music, the theme of friendship, ever-present in most Pixar films, is celebrated in this nighttime spectacular. Guests are invited to embark on an emotional journey that starts when unlikely Pixar characters first meet. As they set out on adventures and overcome obstacles together, “Together Forever” celebrates the everlasting friendships forged by beloved Pixar pals. The story comes to life through projections on iconic park locations: Sleeping Beauty Castle, the water screens of the Rivers of America, the façade of “it’s a small world” and the buildings of Main Street, U.S.A. This nighttime spectacular will even feature a special flyover by Buzz Lightyear at Sleeping Beauty Castle.

April 13 will also mark the return of Paint the Night at Disney California Adventure. A new Pixar story (float) will join other floats depicting our favorite Pixar films like "Toy Story", "Cars", and "Monsters Inc." Later in the year, the Pixar Play Parade will make its way through Disneyland for the first time. It will also see new elements with the likes of "Up" and "Inside Out." 

The Pixar Shorts Film Festival will also be running with rotating favorites such as "For the Birds" and "Lava" at the Sunset Showcase Theatre in Hollywood Land in Disney California Adventure throughout most of the festival. The Paradise Gardens area will feature a new Pixar-themed musical troupe along with Pixar character greeting opportunities as well as crafts and activities for our younger guests.

There will also be plenty of new merchandise, including an exclusive bracelet that will have multiple charm options with fun, friendship messages, and our favorite Pixar characters. The celebration begins April 13.

Source: Disney Parks Blog

Paradise Pier to Become Pixar Pier & More Changes Coming to Disneyland & Disney California Adventure

While not as big as the news coming out of Walt Disney World, Disneyland and Disney California Adventure will be seeing changes to its parks. First up, was the big news that Paradise Pier will become Pixar Pier at Disney California Adventure in 2018.

Pixar Pier will feature a brand-new look for the area now known as Paradise Pier, as some of your favorite characters come to life on this seaside waterfront. You will discover whimsical neighborhoods filled with your friends from “The Incredibles,” “Inside Out” and even more of your pals from “Toy Story.”

This will be a permanent addition at Disney California Adventure replacing Paradise Pier. It will open during a brand new limited-time event taking place at both Disneyland and Disney California Adventure in 2018 called, "Pixar Fest." 

At Disneyland park, this incredible celebration will feature a brand-new fireworks spectacular as well as the return of the guest favorite, Pixar Play Parade. Over at Disney California Adventure guests will see the return of Paint the Night with a brand new float added. More details on Pixar Pier and Pixar Fest will be coming out in the coming months.

That's not all as this Halloween over in Cars Land, guests will be able to experience the holiday as our favorite characters in the land will be celebrating Halloween. 

Bob Chapek save the biggest news for last at Disney California Adventure where a new Marvel-themed land will be built at the park. 

Guardians of the Galaxy have already invaded the park with Mission: BREAKOUT! but soon they will be joined by more of our favorite superheroes. Spider-man and the Avengers will join them in a completely new immersive superhero themed land. 

No other details were announced just to stay tuned in the future on more updates about our favorite Marvel Superheroes coming to Disney California Adventure.

Source: Disney Parks Blog

Paint the Night Still a Possibility at Walt Disney World; Every Pixar Movie is Connected Pixar Reveals

Paint the Night Still a Possibility at Walt Disney World:

According to a rumor being reported by WDW News Today, Paint the Night is still a possibility of coming to Walt Disney World. With dropping attendance from over the summer Walt Disney Parks & Resorts is contemplating the Disneyland nighttime parade out to Walt Disney World to help bolster the exciting Summer 2017 already set.

With Pandora: The World of Avatar set to debut sometime this summer at Disney's Animal Kingdom and hopefully Rivers of Light the other 3 parks have nothing set to debut in 2017. However, rumors do persist that a new nighttime parade is in the works for late 2017 at the Magic Kingdom. 

A decision will be made in the coming weeks, despite the fight that is being put up by Disneyland executives to keep the parade there on the west coast. A decision depends on the success of the return of the Main Street Electrical Parade which debuted last night. The parade which ended in October at Walt Disney World is returning for a limited run until June. If it is extended maybe Paint the Night will be making its debut at Walt Disney World after all.

Source: WDW News Today

Every Pixar Film is Connected Pixar Reveals in Easter Egg Video:

Yesterday, Pixar revealed in a video through Oh My Disney that everyone of the their films is connected to each other in some way. It goes so much deeper than what we already knew. Check out all the Easter eggs and have your mind blown with this video:

Paint the Night Returning for Limited Time Next Month; Disneyland Ready to Launch Digital FastPass

Paint the Night Returning for Limited Time Next Month:

Paint the Night will make its return to Disneyland for a limited time beginning November 18. The electrical parade that was introduced for Disneyland's Diamond Celebration ended its full time run at the park back in September.

The parade that was very popular will be shown twice nightly at 6:30 p.m. and 10:30 p.m. for the period of November 18 through November 27, 2016. No word on what other weeks Pain the Night will return as Disneyland only announces their schedules 6-weeks in advance. The nighttime parade is expected to be seen on select nights throughout the busiest times of the upcoming holiday season.

The Main Street Electrical Parade that just ended its run in Disney World earlier this month will be making its return to Disneyland sometime in January 2017.

Disneyland Ready to Launch Digital FastPass System:

It had been reported since last year that Disneyland would begin testing a digital FastPass service inside its parks. While they have been over the last few months sparingly testing it out it appears they are ready to begin rolling out next month with at least one of its popular attractions.

According to WDW News Today, Disneyland will begin their Digital FastPass service with a rollout of the service at Toy Story Midway Mania in Disney California Adventure on November 20, 2016. New signage will be installed by Walt Disney Imagineering at the attraction in Mid-November.

As previously reported, the service will run through the Disneyland app with utilizing a barcode that cast members will scan when guests return for their reservation. It is unknown however how far in advance guests will be able to make the reservation or how they will make the reservations. 

Reports have also surfaced that other attractions are also preparing for the rollout of the Digital FastPass in the coming weeks and months after it begins at Midway Mania. As always stay tuned as more information about Disneyland's Digital FastPass Service comes out. 

Main Street Electrical Parade Ending its Run at Magic Kingdom Oct. 9, Moving to Disneyland

UPDATE #2: As of right now it looks like Paint the Night won't be coming to Magic Kingdom after all. According to Erin Glover from the Disney Parks Blog who responded to a comment on tonight's release that at this time there are no plans to bring Paint the Night to Walt Disney World.

This should clear up some Paint the Night rumors. pic.twitter.com/ZqimeaMVsM

— Roger Rodriguez (@rgrrabbit1) August 11, 2016

Now of course this could change at any time and Paint the Night could eventually make its way over to the Magic Kingdom in Disney World.

UPDATE: Main Street Electrical Parade will begin its run for a limited-encore engagement at Disneyland in Early 2017. Paint the Night after ending on September 5 will return on select nights through the holiday season until the return of Main Street Electrical Parade at the beginning of the year.

Rumors got hot and heavy last week that the Main Street Electrical Parade at Magic Kingdom would be ending its run at the theme park. The rumors became even hotter when it was announced that Paint the Night in Disneyland would be ending on September 5. The rumors have now officially been confirmed as the Main Street Electrical Parade will be ending its run officially on October 9. 

The nighttime parade will move to Disneyland Resort for a limited time however no date has been announced when MSEP will begin at Disneyland. One would assume now that Paint the Night will be making its way over to the East Coast now that Main Street Electrical Parade will be moving to the West Coast. No official announcement has been made on Paint the Night moving to the Magic Kingdom. 

The Main Street Electrical Parade debuted in 2010 and is a nighttime procession filled with glowing, spinning floats that honor favorite Disney characters. Animated Disney films that are represented include “Alice In Wonderland,” “Cinderella” and more. During the parade, Tinker Bell lights the way with a wave of her wand and orchestrates half a million shimmering lights synchronized to a memorable soundtrack.

Of course you can stay tuned as more information on the Main Street Electrical Parade moving to Disneyland and possible move of Paint the Night to the East Coast should be out soon. 

New Typhoon Lagoon Attraction to be Called 'Miss Fortune Falls'; World of Color and More Returning to Disneyland, and More

New Typhoon Lagoon Attraction to be Called 'Miss Fortune Falls':

Last month it was discovered through a permit that Disney would be building a new family water attraction at Typhoon Lagoon. We now know that it will be called, ' Miss Fortune Falls.' The ride will be completed by Spring 2017.

A description of the ride was released on the Disney Parks Blog:

Miss Fortune Falls will be a family-style raft attraction that takes guests on a splashing journey through the fabled Captain Mary Oceanear’s past. Legend has it that Captain Oceanear, a treasure-hunting heroine, travelled across the sea collecting unique artifacts before she became stranded at Typhoon Lagoon many years ago by a rogue storm. Onboard treasure rafts, guests will ascend to the top of the attraction before plunging into a white-water adventure where they will be able to spot some of the treasures Captain Oceanear gathered from around the world.
With a ride time of two minutes, Miss Fortune Falls will be among the lengthiest attractions at both Disney Water Parks.

Miss Fortune Falls is sure to be an amazing attraction for all families to enjoy. 2017 is sure to be an exciting year at Disney World.

World of Color, Fantasy in the Sky Fireworks Returning to Disneyland Resort:

The set date for Disneyland's Diamond Celebration to end has been known for awhile in September 5. Rumors have long been swirling that also ending would be the World of Color: Celebrate and the Disneyland Forever fireworks would be ending as well due to budget cuts. Today, all of that was confirmed as the original World of Color will be returning to Disney California Adventure. This will begin September 6.

The Disneyland Forever fireworks have long been rumored to be cut. With today's announcement, Disneyland will see the return of the Fantasy in the Sky fireworks. These will be shown Friday through Sunday beginning September 9. 

The most heartbreaking of the news however as it was just confirmed by @DisneylandToday on Twitter is that Paint the Night will also be ending on September 5. We however don't know the details of what will take its place or if it will be moved to another Disney Park. Paint the Night was a lot of guests favorite parade when it debuted last year at the kickoff of the Diamond Celebration. 

Stay tuned for more details on the fate of Paint the Night as we learn more.

First 'Rogue One' TV Spot Airs:

The first "Rogue One: A Star Wars Story" TV Spot has aired, it is called "Rebellion." We see multiple clips that we have seen previously in the first trailer but has the message of, "Hope begins with rebellion." Check it out:

"Rogue One: A Star Wars Story" hits theaters December 16, 2016.

New "Doctor Strange" Poster and Trailer Released at SDCC; Paint the Night Live Stream Tomorrow

New "Doctor Strange" Poster and Trailer Released at SDCC:

Before the news broke of the new Guardians of the Galaxy attraction at Disney California Adventure last night we got a new trailer and poster for the upcoming release of Marvel's "Doctor Strange" due out in theaters November 4, 2016. Doctor Strange himself, Benedict Cumberbatch, debuted the new trailer during the Marvel Studios panel at San Diego Comic-Con.

The film also stars Tilda Swinton, Rachel McAdams, Chiwetel Ejiofor, and Mads Mikkelsen. Here is the trailer that gives us a look into the film that is the biggest look yet, we also get our first look at the new Marvel Studios logo that was also revealed last night during the panel.



Here is the poster as well that gives us a mesmerized look at Doctor Strange. It says, "The Impossibilities Are Endless."

Disney Parks Live Stream of Paint the Night Tomorrow:

The final Disney Parks Blog Live Stream of this month will happen tomorrow night when we get a look at what seems to be everyone's favorite parade, Paint the Night. The live stream will begin at 8:50 p.m. PT, that is 11:50 p.m. for us East coasters. At least for those of us that will still be up. 

“Paint the Night” parade brings some of the most innovative floats, vibrant costumes, dazzling special effects, unforgettable music and energetic performances ever presented at Disneyland Resort. This state-of-the-art nighttime parade floods Main Street, U.S.A., with stunning color, fun surprises and more than 1.5 million brilliant LED lights. It was created for the Disneyland Resort Diamond Celebration, which continues through September 5. - Disney Parks Blog

The live stream begins 10 minutes before the parade starts as we will be getting a behind the scenes look at Paint the Night and how it was created. Will you be staying up to tune into the #DisneyParksLIVE stream of Paint the Night?

ABC to Air Disneyland 60 Special in February Featuring Elton John, Pentatonix, and More

Just a few days ago, it was revealed that ABC will air a special on Disneyland's 60th Anniversary on The Wonderful World of Disney on February 21 at 8 p.m. (EST). Disney and ABC will be taping the show this Tuesday, January 12. Audience ticketing company 1iota is offering free tickets to the taping. Some of the performers to be featured during the show according 1iota are Sir Elton John, Pentatonix, and 'Dancing with the Stars' professional dancers Derek Hough and Witney Carson. More performers for the show are expected to be revealed this week.

According to Variety, "ABC will celebrate the inventiveness and inspiration of Walt Disney's big, bold creation with a star-studded Diamond Anniversary event, both in the heart of Hollywood at the Dolby Theater and throughout the most iconic locations at Disneyland Park, including Sleeping Beauty Castle and Main Street, USA, as well as Cars Land, a themed are of California Adventure Park." The special will also showcase two displays of technology in its news night shows in the "Paint the Night" parade and the "World of Color - Celebrate! The Wonderful World of Walt Disney at Disney California Adventure. 

That's not all fans at home will also be able to participate during the show as ABC announced they can join in on Sir Elton John's performance. During the performance along with Disney Applause app, using Walt Disney Imagineering technology "Made With Magic" Applause delivers a second screen, an interactive experience that will sync directly with the broadcast's major musical segments, displaying colorful light shows and original content on viewers' phones. Their display will be in harmony with the illuminated accessories worn by guests and elaborate lighting design during the performance. 

Fans will also have a first ever opportunity that will allow guests to view a special performance in virtual reality through the Jaunt VR app. The app will transport fans into joining the celebration at Sleeping Beauty Castle for the musical superstar's concert and then to Main Street for a very special dance routine. A 360-degree view of the virtual reality elements will also be available on ABC.com. More details ABC's special on Disneyland's 60th are expected to be released in the coming weeks so stay tuned. 

New Details on Rivers of Light Unveiled, Tiffins Restaurant to Open at Animal Kingdom, and More

New Details on Rivers of Light Unveiled:

Today, the Disney Parks Blog unveiled some new details on Rivers of Light that will debut in spring 2016 at Disney's Animal Kingdom. The show will take place on Discovery River between Discovery Island and Expedition Everest and you will be able to see the Tree of Life all lit up in the background. A pair of mystical hosts will come to the river bearing gifts of light. During the show, the hosts will set out from the shore on elaborate lantern vessels for a dramatic dance of water and light to summon the animal spirits. With the storytellers as your hosts, the wonders of "Rivers of Light" will build to a stunning crescendo.

The Tree of Life will come to 'light' with an amazing awakening as the animal spirits come alive on the tree by magical fireflies. To create this amazing nighttime show, Imagineers and Creative Entertainment partnered with the talents of master puppet designer Michael Curry, composer Mark Mancina, and the filmmakers at Disneynature. 

Disney released a video of Imagineer Joe Rohde explaining the 'wow' effect Rivers of Light will have on guests and Disney's Animal Kingdom. Check it out:

Tiffins Signature Restaurant to Open at Disney's Animal Kingdom in 2016:

That's not all that will be debuting at Disney's Animal Kingdom in 2016 as today the Disney Parks Blog revealed that Tiffins Signature Restaurant will open at the park. The table-service restaurant will celebrate the art of traveling, featuring a diverse menu drawing from places that inspired the creation of Disney's Animal Kingdom. 

The restaurant will open for both lunch and dinner. It will include waterfront views from comfortable seating areas both inside and outside. The story behind the name Tiffins is that it is an Indian English word meaning midday meal or a type of container used to carry food while traveling. 

Stay tuned for more details on Tiffins Signature Restaurant as they are released.

New 'Paint the Night' Dining Packages Coming in January:

New 'Paint the Night' dining packages will be coming to Disneyland beginning January 11, 2016. At the Blue Bayou, the package will include a three course meal with viewing of the parade with the package on Main Street, USA. 

Aladdin's Oasis will offer the choice of three different entrees with the choice of eating in the restaurant's seating area or taking it on the go. The parade viewing for the package will be located near "it's a small world."

Reservations for both these dining packages will be made available soon.