DuckTales, Descendants 2, & More at D23 Expo, 'Delicious Disney' Chef Series, and More

DuckTales, Descendants 2, and Tangled: The Series Panels at D23 Expo 2017:

Disney Channel, Disney XD, and Disney Junior will all be featured at this year's D23 Expo. Exciting panels, appearances, and experiences will be taking place throughout the three-day weekend. Here is what D23 announced today:

All weekend long, you can take a dive in Scrooge McDuck’s Money Bin on the Expo show floor. While you’re there, visit McStuffins Toy Hospital, where younglings can give toy babies a checkup and play with the brand-new Doc McStuffins Baby app, set to launch this summer. Read on to see what sorts of Disney magic you can expect from Disney Channel and Disney XD on each day of D23 Expo.

Friday, July 14:

Catch a special appearance from Descendants 2 stars Dove Cameron, Cameron Boyce, Sofia Carson, and Booboo Stewart, and Emmy® Award-winning director, executive producer, and choreographer Kenny Ortega.

Saturday, July 15:

DuckTales Q & A panel (4:15 – 5:15 p.m., Stage 28)––Excited for the new DuckTales series on Disney XD? Want to learn more? Stars Ben Schwartz (Dewey), Kate Micucci (Webby Vanderquack), Beck Bennett (Launchpad McQuack), and Toks Olagundoye (Mrs. Beakley) will join executive producer Matt Youngberg and co-producer/story editor Francisco Angones for a Q&A panel on the highly anticipated new show.

Sunday, July 16:

Tangled: The Series Q & A panel (10:30 – 11:30 a.m., Stage 28)––Mandy Moore (Rapunzel) and Zachary Levi (Eugene) will be joined by executive producer Chris Sonnenburg, co-executive producer Ben Balistreri, and Broadway stars Eden Espinosa (Cassandra) and Jeremy Jordan (Varian) for this hair-raising panel on the new Disney Channel show.

Source: D23.com

'Delicious Disney' Chef Series Coming to Walt Disney World:

The 'Delicious Disney' Chef Series is coming to Walt Disney World with its first event being held later this month. The event will feature world-renowned culinarians that will present unique culinary creations with delectable wine pairings. Bookings to the events are now open to Tables in Wonderland guests as well.

The events will begin on May 31 and one day in each month running through December. Each event will have different and unique culinary offerings. All of the events are $249 per person except for the final event on December 6 which is $199 per person. Here is the rundown on the events:

Tickets to the 'Delicious Disney' Chef Series are now available while supplies last. Guests can purchase tickets by calling 407-939-5773 from 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. ET if you are a Tables in Wonderland member.

Source: WDW News Today

Mobile Ordering Will Be Expanded to Several Restaurants at Disney's Animal Kingdom:

Mobile Ordering was officially added the other day on the My Disney Experience app ahead of its official debut on May 27 at Santu'li Canteen when it opens in Pandora: The World of Avatar. Mobile Ordering will be expanded to several other Disney's Animal Kingdom quick service restaurants this summer. It will expand to Pizzafari, Flame Tree Barbecue, and Restaurantosaurus sometime this summer. 

Even more restaurants at other Walt Disney World parks will have access to Mobile Ordering in the very near future as well. Here is the rundown as well as a video of just how Mobile Ordering works:

Mobile Order, which can be found in the My Disney Experience app, offers the added convenience of being able to place orders and purchase meals on-the-go. You select menu items, customize orders and pre-pay for meals during park visits – all within the app.
It’s easy to do. After you’ve placed your order and pre-pay in the app, and arrive at Satu’li Canteen, you’ll just tap the “I’m here” button. That will notify the kitchen to prepare your meal. When ready, you will be alerted through the app to pick up your meal at the designated window with the Mobile Order pick up sign.

Reminder: Right now credit card is the only accepted form of payment for Mobile Ordering. Anyone with special dietary restrictions, or those who want to use discounts or redeem dining plan entitlements must place their order with a cashier.

Source: Disney Parks Blog

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:

Sneak Peak of "Moana" Coming to Disney California Adventure; First Look at New "Tangled" TV Series

Sneak Peak of "Moana" Coming to Disney California Adventure:

A sneak peak of what is sure to be Disney's next hit in "Moana" is coming to Disney California Adventure next Friday, October 14. The preview will be at the Bug's Life Theater where it will be presented in 3D with special in-theater effects.

From Walt Disney Animation Studios, “Moana” is the story of an adventurous teenager who sails out on a daring mission to save her people. During her journey, Moana (voice of Auli‘i Cravalho) meets the mighty demigod Maui (voice of Dwayne Johnson), who guides her in her quest to become a master wayfinder. Together, they sail across the open ocean on an action-packed voyage, encountering enormous monsters and impossible odds, and along the way, Moana fulfills the ancient quest of her ancestors and discovers the one thing she’s always sought – her own identity.

Directed by the renowned filmmaking team of Ron Clements and John Musker (“The Little Mermaid,” “Aladdin,” “The Princess and the Frog”), produced by Osnat Shurer (“Lifted,” “One Man Band”), and featuring music by Lin-Manuel Miranda, Mark Mancina and Opetaia Foa‘i.

Disney's "Moana" will surf into theaters in 3D this Thanksgiving Day, November 23, 2016.

First Look at New "Tangled" TV Series:

Today, we got our first look at the new "Tangled" TV series that is premiering on the Disney Channel in 2017. The clip is short but it gives us a preview of what's to come along with just some of the characters on the show. Here is the clip:

Mandy Moore (Rapunzel) and Zachary Levi (Flynn Rider aka Eugene) will be reprising their respective roles. Also returning will be the Pub Thugs in Big Nose and Shorty in Jeffrey Tambor and Paul F. Thompkins. Joining them will be Ashley Judd as Rapunzel's mother Queen Ariana, Eden Espinosa, as Rapunzel's handmaiden Cassandra, and so much more.

The plot of the new television series will be taking place between the end of "Tangled" and before Rapunzel and Flynn get married in "Tangled Ever After." We can't wait to see what adventures Rapunzel and Flynn have the and shenanigans that they get into.