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

Tangled Coming to Disney Channel in 2017 and NBA Experience Coming to Disney Springs

Tangled to Debut TV Series on the Disney Channel in 2017:

This morning the Disney Channel made a big announcement of a new animated series based of one of  its favorite feature films, "Tangled" in 2017. It is being produced by Disney Television Animation and  Mandy Moore and Zachary Levi will be reprising their roles as Rapunzel and Flynn Rider.

The series will also reunite Disney Legend and Academy Award-winning composer Alan Menken and lyricist Glenn Slater. The series was developed by animation veterans Chris Sonnenburg (Disney's "Enchanted") and Shane Prigmore ("The Lego Movie").

Gary Marsh, President and Chief Creative Officer of Disney Channel Worldwide, said this about the new animated series. "The genius of the original movie was its seamless blending of cinematic adventure, character-driven comedy, and touching emotion. And we are fortunate to have several of the creative talent from that movie on board with this new production. With the addition of Chris and Shane as executive producers, we have the perfect team in place to create a series worthy of the original film."

The new series will take place between the events of the feature film and the beginning of the 2012 short, "Tangled Ever After," as Rapunzel acquaints herself with her parents, her kingdom, and the people of Corona. Her irrepressible spirit and natural curiosity about the world drives her to the realization that there is so much more she needs to learn before she can truly accept her royal destiny. Rapunzel boldly puts her crown and impending marriage on hold to seek out epic adventures, much to the dismay of her father the King, who, after missing out on his daughter's youth, must accept that she is now an independent woman. 

All the original and favorite character are returning for the tv series including: Eugene (Flynn), Maximus the horse, the Snuggly Duckling Pub thugs, a new character, Cassandra - a tough as nails handmaiden, and Paschal everyone's favorite chameleon. "Tangled" the tv series is already in production and is set to premiere in 2017.

NBA Experience is Coming to Disney Springs:

The NBA Finals start tomorrow but Disney and the NBA are joining together for a new experience to open in the new Disney Springs, formerly Downtown Disney. It will be an extraordinary entertainment experience for all ages called, "The NBA Experience at Walt Disney World Resort." The experience will be a one-of-a-kind destination featuring hands-on activities that put families and guests of all ages right in the middle of NBA game-action. Guests will be able to explore inside the world of professional basketball with numerous interactive experiences and enjoy a restaurant and a retail store.

Bob Chapek, chairman of Disney Parks and Resorts, said this after the joint announcement with the NBA, "We're excited to join the NBA in offering this unique form of family entertainment. It will be a terrific addition to the world-class lineup of shops and restaurants coming to Disney Springs." The NBA Experience will join more than 150 shopping, dining, and entertainment venues at the new Disney Springs when work is completed in 2016.