Minnie's Seasonal Dine Will Now Include Lunch; Mandy Moore & Zachary Levi Announce "Tangled: The Series" Debut

Minnie's Seasonal Dine Will Now Include Lunch:

Minnie's Seasonal Dine at Hollywood Studios' Hollywood & Vine will now include lunch as well as dinner. Currently, it character lunch buffet is served at dinner only, but beginning May 14 lunch will also be included. The Disney Junior Play 'N Dine will now only be offered at breakfast. 

At lunch and dinner, Mickey, Minnie, Donald, Daisy and Goofy will appear for celebrations centered on each season. As each new season comes, unique music, décor and menu items celebrate the winter holidays, spring, summer and Halloween.

Reservations for the new lunch option can be made beginning tomorrow, February 1 by visiting WaltDisneyWorld.com/Dine or by calling 407-WDW-DINE.

Mandy Moore & Zachary Levi Announce "Tangled: The Series" Debut:

Today, Mandy Moore (Rapunzel) and Zachary Levi (Flynn Rider) announced in a very cute video the premiere date of "Tangled: The Series." The show will premiere on the Disney Channel on March 24 at 7:30 p.m. EST just two weeks after the Disney Channel original movie, "Tangled: Before Ever After" airs on March 10 at 8 p.m. EST. Check out the video where Moore and Levi try to finish each other sentences in the announcement:

"According to Disney Channel, “the visually vibrant animated adventure/comedy movie and series unfold as Rapunzel acquaints herself with her parents, her kingdom and the people of Corona. Her irrepressible spirit and natural curiosity lead her to realize that that there is so much more she needs to learn about the world and herself before she can assume her role as Princess of Corona. Beloved characters from the feature film accompany Rapunzel on her journey, including her partner in life Eugene; her loyal chameleon sidekick, Pascal; no-nonsense and dutiful horse, Maximus; and the Snuggly Duckling Pub Thugs. The series introduces newcomer Cassandra (voiced by Broadway’s Eden Espinosa), a tough-as-nails Lady-in-Waiting, who becomes Rapunzel’s good friend and confidante."

We also learned today that Pat Caroll (yes you read that right Ursula herself) will be lending her voice to the show as Old Lady Crowley. To get a full list of the cast read here.

Source: Oh My Disney

LucasFilm Releases Statement Regarding Rumors, Kingdom Cabanas to be Removed, & More

LucasFilm Releases Statement Regarding Rumors About Future Without Carrie Fisher:

We were all deeply saddened when we lost the great Carrie Fisher late last year. We already knew that  Fisher had completed her role for Episode VIII in the Star Wars saga. The questions and rumors have been swirling about future films that may contain the late Princess/General Leia. Last night, LucasFilm released a statement regarding those rumors/questions.

In it they said that they will not digitally enhance any of Carrie Fisher's performances as Princess or General Leia Organa Solo. Here is the full statement:

"We don’t normally respond to fan or press speculation, but there is a rumor circulating that we would like to address. We want to assure our fans that Lucasfilm has no plans to digitally recreate Carrie Fisher’s performance as Princess or General Leia Organa.

Carrie Fisher was, is, and always will be a part of the Lucasfilm family. She was our princess, our general, and more importantly, our friend. We are still hurting from her loss. We cherish her memory and legacy as Princess Leia, and will always strive to honor everything she gave to Star Wars."

I can't wait to see what they do to Fisher's storyline considering reports have said she was to have a major role in the final part of the saga, in Episode IX when it releases into theaters 2019. Meanwhile, "Star Wars: Episode VIII" will soar into theaters this December.

Kingdom Cabanas to be Removed from Magic Kingdom:

The Kingdom Cabanas didn't last very long in the Magic Kingdom. After, they already were discounted just a few weeks ago, they will now be removed/discontinued on February 17, 2017. Some have already been removed from the park according to reports. 

No word on why they are being removed, but by guess they weren't very successful. Since they were built in late Fall, there have been highly criticized for price at $649/day and the fact that they had no place to be in the Magic Kingdom. 

Source: WDW News Today

Trailer for "Tangled: Before Ever After" Released:

"Tangled: The Series" will premiere later this Spring on the Disney Channel. Before the series premieres however we will get a look at new made for tv film in "Tangled: Before Ever After." The film will premiere exclusively on the Disney Channel in March. 

The film give us a closer look at our favorite characters in Rapunzel, Flynn, Maximus, and Paschal as it will set up the storyline for the series. Check out the trailer for "Tangled: Before Ever After" below:

New Details & Casting Revealed for "Tangled" TV Series, Team Iron Man Posters Released, and More

New Details & Casting Revealed for "Tangled" TV Series:

Today, Disney released new details as well as the cast for their future television series on Disney Channel for the reprise of "Tangled" in, "Tangled: Before Ever After." The gorgeous first image was released (pictured above) provided by Claire Keane, daughter of Disney Legend Glen Keane, who consulted and did design work for the television series. The series will utilize a traditional 2D animation. 

We already knew that Mandy Moore, Zachary Levi, Jeffrey Tambor, Paul F. Tompkins, and M.C. Gainey will all be reprising their roles for the television series. Here is who else is joining the cast for the show that will hit the Disney Channel in 2017 as provided by Disney:

"Joining these returning favorites are Ashley Judd as Rapunzel’s mother Queen Arianna; Broadway star Eden Espinosa as Rapunzel’s handmaiden and confidant, Cassandra; comedian Jeff Ross as Hook Hand’s brother Hook Foot; Richard Kind as Uncle Monty; Sean Hayes, as Pete the Guard; Peter MacNicol as Nigel the Advisor; Clancy Brown as Rapunzel’s father King Frederic; Adewale Akinnuoye-Agbaje as blacksmith Xavier; Diedrich Bader as Stan the Guard; Charles Halford as Pub Thug Vladimir; Steve Blum as Pub Thug Attila Buckethead; James Monroe Iglehart as Eugene’s friend Lance Strongbow; Jeremy Jordan as teen alchemist Varian; and Jonathan Banks as Quirin, Varian’s father. That’s right: get ready for brand new pub thugs."

It certainly is an exciting cast of stars for the show the will take place in between the hit film (2010) and the animated short "Tangled: Ever After" in 2012.

Team Iron Man Posters Released for "Captain America: Civl War":

Yesterday, we saw the posters released for Team Captain America. Today, Disney and Marvel released the posters for Team Iron Man. The posters once again say, "Divided We Fall." They feature Iron Man, Black Panther, Black Widow, Vision, and War Machine. Check them out:

Notes from Bob Iger's Q & A at Deutsche Bank 2016 Media, Internet, & Telecom Conference:

Bob Iger today did a Q & A at the Deutsche Bank 2016 Media, Internet, & Telecom Conference. Here are some highlights:

• Iger said upcoming Han Solo film will also highlight Chewbacca's back story in 2018.
• "Rogue One" will be marketed differently then "The Force Awakens" to help the audience figure out where it fits in the Star Wars franchise.
• Commented that Shanghai Disneyland is 90% completed as it is 100 days away from opening. Also highlighted the the new park will have its own branded subway station. 
• More Shanghai Disneyland: 330 million income qualified guests are a 3.5 hour distance from the park. 
• Disney took about a $75 million dollar loss on "The Finest Hours" which failed to find an audience.
• He also talked about the early success on "Zootopia" and how it was based on the acquisition of Pixar 10 years ago.