Sneak Peak of Inside Out Coming to Epcot, Harambe Market Opening Soon, and More

This morning, the media and Disney bloggers got a sneak preview of what's coming during the "Coolest Summer Ever" at Walt Disney World. Here is just some of what was shown off and heard.

Sneak Peak of "Inside Out" Coming to Epcot Later This Month:

Goodbye "Tomorrowland and hello "Inside Out." This morning it was announced that the sneak preview of "Tomorrowland" would end on May 24 in Epcot. In its place a week later, May 30, a sneak preview of Disney/Pixar's "Inside Out" in the previous Captain EO attraction. It will offer guests a sneak peak in an advance of the new film. It will be complete with in-theater effects and an introduction from the filmmakers.

"Inside Out" which hits theaters June 19, is about the emotions and adventures inside 11-year old Riley which will introduce us to Joy, Sadness, Fear, Anger, and Disgust. These five emotions are in charge of keeping Riley happy. The film is directed by Pete Docter ("Monsters, Inc." and "Up"), produced by Jonas Rivera ("Up"), and has an original score by Michael Giacchino ("The Incredibles", "Ratatouille", and "Up"). Here is the trailer for the film:

Harambe Market Opens Later This Month at Disney's Animal Kingdom:

Disney's Animal Kingdom will get a new addition of food choices with the new Harambe Market opening later this month on May 30. This morning at the "Coolest Summer Ever" event details were released on the new market opening in Africa section of the theme park. 

There will be four different walk-up windows at Harambe Market for guests to choose from specialty African cuisine. Kitamu Grill will feature skewered chicken and a kabob flatbread sandwich. Famous Sausages will have a specialty corn dog that will be inspired by a South African sausage called, boerewors. This specialty is dipped in curry-infused corn batter. Chef Mwanga's will feature a spice-rubbed karubi rib served with green papaya-carrot slaw. The final window will feature Wanjohi Refreshments. The window will offer beverages that will include six South African wines by the glass and other specialty drinks. 

The Kabob Flatbread Sandwich at Kitamu Grill

Borrowers from Famous Sausages

Spice-Rubbed Karubi Rib from Chef Mwanga's

Guests will be able to sit in the shade at Harambe Market with seating available for over 200. The theme of the new marketplace is that the area was built around a Colonial-era train depot that is complete with a 1960's water tower. Harambe Market will open at Disney's Animal Kingdom at the end of May.

Walls in Front of Chinese Theater Come Down at Disney's Hollywood Studios:

Today the walls in front of the Chinese Theater at Disney's Hollywood Studios came down after months of the deconstruction of the Sorcerer's Hat. Now the foundation of the hat is still there but now plants and greenery take the place of the infamous hat that was blocking the theater. Photo's are courtesy of Dave Holland on Twitter, @Daveh787.

Your Daily News from Around Disney 2/10/15

I can't wait until the warm weather comes back to the north (meaning I want Spring and Summer). On top of that it seems I have come down with a cold. It is another day and the world of Disney as always has been filled with news. So let's get down to the thick of things with your daily news from around Disney.

Sony Brings Marvel Studios into the World of the Amazing Spider-Man:

Today Marvel and Sony announced that Spider-Man will now appear in the Marvel Cinematic Universe. He will first appear in a Marvel film in the MCU (Marvel Cinematic Universe), reportedly in the next Captain America film. Sony will thereafter continue the Spider-Man series with its next installment due out on July 28, 2017. That film will be co-produced by Kevin Feige and his expert team at Marvel and Amy Pascal, who oversaw the franchise launch 13 years ago. Disney CEO Bob Iger said, "Spider-Man is one of Marvel's great characters, beloved around the world. We're thrilled to work with Sony Pictures to bring the iconic web-slinger into the Marvel Cinematic Universe, which opens up fantastic new opportunities for storytelling and franchise building." Spider-Man is the most successful franchise in Sony Pictures history, with its five films taken in more the $4 billion worldwide. With the news of Spider-Man film for 2017, Disney also delayed 4 films with the next Thor film being delayed until November 3, 2017, "Black Panther" coming in July 2018, "Captain Marvel" in November 2018, and "Inhumans" in July 2019.

Tomorrowland Arcade Permanently Closes Today at the Magic Kingdom:

Today the Tomorrowland Arcade located at the end of Space Mountain permanently closed in the Magic Kingdom. Yesterday was the final day of operation, and Disney gave no indication what would replace it or gave any official comment on the matter. It is suspected that changes in Florida laws regarding bans on internet cafe's that may potentially be applied to video game arcades that dispense prizes are behind the closing. Rumors are that Disney may also close any similar prize counters and games involving clawing for prizes in resort hotels. What is your opinion on the closing of the Tomorrowland Arcade? 

Update: Hat Watch 2015 in Hollywood Studios:

Well we are getting closer and closer to the Sorcerer's Hat being gone from Hollywood Studios. We also learned today that disappearing spires from the Chinese Theater that the hat was blocking will be put back up, as Disney filed for the permit recently. Here is an updated photo of the Sorcerer's Hat looks like as of today. Photo is courtesy of @bioreconstruct on Twitter.

This Day in Disney History:

On this day, February 10, current CEO and chairman of Disney, Bob Iger is born in 1951 in Long Island, New York. I would like to wish a Bob a Happy Birthday from It All Started with a Mouse. 

Daily Disney Quote:

"There is more treasure in books than in all the pirate's loot on Treasure Island."

Walt Disney

That's it for today's short blog. As for me I'm going to try to rest up to get better quick. As always in the words of Mickey Mouse, "See Ya Real Soon."

Your Daily News from Around Disney

Well I would rather be in beautiful Orlando, FL today than be shoveling out more snow here in Northeast Pennsylvania. That's enough here is your daily news from around Disney.

Disney Junior Announces First Latina Princess

Meet Elena of Avalor, Disney's first Latina princess, and she will appear in a special episode of Disney Junior's Sophia the First next year and then have her own animated spin-off to debut in June of 2016. Elena is described by Disney in the release as "16 year old confident and compassionate teenager in an enchanted fairy tale kingdom inspired by diverse Latin cultures and folklore."

Disney Announces Release Details for Star Wars Episodes VIII and IX

While we all wait for Star Wars Episode VII: The Force Awakens in December. Yesterday in a Disney shareholders report Disney CEO Bob Iger announced that Episode VIII will be released in 2017 and Episode IX to finish out the Star Wars this trilogy saga will be released in 2019. That means two years between each movie. Iger also implied about more Star Wars trilogies with the new characters in the future. I for sure can't wait to see what they do with these movies.

Update: #HatWatch 2015 Continues in Hollywood Studios

Update on the view and destruction of the Sorcerer's Hat in Hollywood Studios. Photo courtesy of @ThemeParkReview. We are slowly getting closer to saying bye to the hat forever. 

This Day in Disney History:

On this day January 30 in 1988 Disney World's Epcot debuts Illuminations. A nightly firework show that has seen 3 different versions of the show since its debut on this day in 1988.

Daily Disney Quote:

"Mickey Mouse popped out of my mind onto a drawing pad 20 years ago on a train ride from Manhattan to Hollywood at a time when business fortunes of my brother Roy and myself were at lowest ebb and disaster seemed right around the corner."

Walt Disney

That's it for today and in the words of Mickey: "See Ya Real Soon".

#HatWatch 2015

As many of you know the infamous Sorcerer Mickey Hat is in the midst of coming down at Hollywood Studios. Here are some photos courtesy of @ThemeParkReview on twitter from today.

So what does everyone think of the hat coming down. In my opinion I can't wait to see the beautiful Chinese Theatre coming down Hollywood Blvd. once again.