The thaw is continuing up here in Pennsylvania and I am one day closer to my visit to Disney World. I am hoping I won't have to look at the dirty snow outside for much longer than I already have. Without further much to say, let's get into your daily news from around the world of Disney on this Tuesday.
This is No April Fools Joke: Disney's Polynesian Bungalows Scheduled to Open April 1:
Today the Disney Parks Blog announced that the Bora Bora Bungalows at Disney's Polynesian Village Resort are scheduled to open April 1, this is no joke Disney fans.
The 20 free-standing 2 bedroom and 2 bathroom bungalows are the first of their kind at Walt Disney World Resort. They are located over the Seven Seas Lagoon and sleep up to 8 guests. Touches of luxury throughout your private abode have playful 'pops' of color, exposed wooden ceiling beams, and distressed hardwood flooring among other things. The living room sofa pulls out to become a bed for two and there are two hidden pull-down beds (one in the living room and the other in one of the bedrooms).
The bungalows also offer a laundry room, a full kitchen, and large glass doors that take you to the large deck with beautiful furniture and views of Seven Seas Lagoon. Let's not forget the personal plunge pool that will be perfect for that midday relaxing cool down. In the blog they said since they are perched over water they will be gated off on a private boardwalk for Disney Vacation Club members and guests who are staying in the bungalows.
Tim Burton to Direct Live Action 'Dumbo' Film:
In other breaking news today Disney announced its next live-action film with its remake of the animated classic 'Dumbo' to be directed by 'Alice in Wonderland' director Tim Burton. Ehren Kruger, who wrote the last 3 Transformers films, recently turned in a draft for live-action film. Disney was impressed and quickly wanted to grab the A-list director. The original animation is circled around a ridiculed elephant Dumbo, who with the help of Timothy Mouse, to reach his full potential. Burton's film is said to be a mix of live-action and animation. With Disney's success of last year's live action hit 'Maleficient' and 'Alice in Wonderland', it is developing many of its animated classics into live-action films. Their next live-action film is scheduled to hit theaters on Friday, 'Cinderella', which Disney is projecting a $60 million opening weekend. Walt Disney Studios is also in pre-production for the live-action film of 'Beauty and the Beast' which will star 'Harry Potter' star Emma Watson as Belle, Dan Stevens, and Luke Evans. The news was first reported by The Wall Street Journal.
World Premiere of Second 'Inside Out' Trailer with a Look Into Riley's Head:
In our final story today Pixar released the second trailer of its anticipated summer animated blockbuster 'Inside Out'. The trailer takes a new look into the voices inside 11-year old main character Riley's head. It gives a glimpse of how her emotions: Joy, Sadness, Fear, Disgust, and Anger try to help Riley with moving to a new city, house, and school after a move across the country to San Francisco. The preview shows Joy giving a quick tour of headquarters, where the emotions live and control Riley's memories. Here is your look at the second trailer of Pixar's "Inside Out" due out in theaters June 19:
This Day in Disney History:
On this day (March 10) in 2009, Disney officially launches its first official fan organization called D23.
Daily Disney Quote:
"Laughter is timeless. Imagination has no age. And dreams are forever."
Walt Disney
That's all for today's busy day of news around the world of Disney. "Inside Out" definitely has picked my interest and I look forward to see it in theaters. What does everyone think of the Bora Bora Bungalows and will you pay to stay in one of them? As always I end with the words of the mouse himself, "See Ya Real Soon."
