The Pirates League is Back for a Limited Time Only at the Disneyland Resort!

For the ultimate pirate fan in your family, the Disneyland Resort has announced that the popular Pirates League will be returning for a limited time during the Halloween season.  From the Disney Parks blog:

Yes, you read the subject line right! For those of you who made The Pirates League part of your Halloween Time experience at the Disneyland Resort last year, good news – it’s back! For a limited time beginning September 13, The Pirates League will come ashore taking over part of Festival Arena in Frontierland at Disneyland park.

At The Pirates League, landlubbers will be transformed into the most swashbuckling of pirates, receive a sea-worthy name, train with some of the League’s most veteran Pirate Masters, take the official Pirates League Oath and learn the ways of the scurvy sea dogs as they apply yer buccaneer beard, scars, earrings and eye patches.

                               

Experiences will be as follows:

Jake and the Never Land Pirates
Includes Jake and the Never Land Pirates bandana with faux hair, Jake facial effect, sword and sheath, The Pirates League bag and a unique pirate coin necklace.

The First Mate
Includes choice of facial effect (Options: Black Beard, Black Eyed Jack, Captain Hook and Ghosted Pirate), Reversible bandana, earring and eye patch, sword and sheath, The Pirates League bag, temporary tattoo, unique pirate coin necklace, personalized pirate oath and an official pirate name.

Empress
Includes reversible bandana, earring and eye patch, sword and sheath, The Pirates League bag, temporary tattoo, unique pirate coin necklace, personalized pirate oath, official pirate name. The Empress package also includes vibrant makeup, nail polish, lip gloss and face gem!

Packages at the Pirates League range from $29.95 to $34.95 plus tax.

Experiences and operating hours may vary. Reservations will be available beginning Aug 20 at 714-781-STYLE or 714-781-7895.


 


Don’t miss out on this limited time opportunity if you are at the resort around Halloween time.

 

Win Prizes For Singing Like Ariel in Disney’s “Find Your Voice” Contest – Open Now!

Now’s your chance to sing like Ariel, in Disney’s “Find Your Voice” Contest, which opened for entries August 1st and become eligible to win prizes such as a Grand Prize trip to LA for a VIP studio recording experience, a tour of Radio Disney, and a $1,000 cash prize.

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You won’t need a collection of gadgets and gizmos aplenty to sing your own rendition of your favorite songs from The Little Mermaid for Disney’s latest contest. Go visit Disney.com/FindYourVoice to upload a video of you doing your best 60 second or less rendition of a Little Mermaid song – you can join the ranks of the Nashville stars and YouTube sensations, the Stella sisters, who posted their version of “Kiss the Girl” and Sarah Close who made a video of her version of “Under the Sea.”

All the information you need to upload your own version of your favorite song from The Little Mermaid can be found at Disney.com/FindYourVoice:

 Let’s see how many WDWNT readers have found their voice! Good Luck!

Full Menus & Special Event Registration Date Announced for 2013 Epcot Food & Wine Festival

Foodie fans of Epcot’s International Food & Wine Festival know how important it is to call ahead for spots at the first-class events during the festival. With even more new events and cuisines to try this year, including a Parisian breakfast, a Scottish part and a Hibachi dinner, it will be even more crucial to have the reservation phone number on speed dial.

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Attendees of the upcoming International Food and Wine Festival, held from September 27th to November 11th, will need to set their alarms for 7 a.m. on August 13th to make a reservation for their selected events. The number on speed dial? 1-800-WDW-FEST (939-3378). There is a full listing of demonstrations and seminars, go to www.epcotfoodfestival.com.

During a sneak peek this past weekend, diners were able to sample a few of the upcoming festival dishes, including a  Brazilian crispy pork belly with pureed black beans and sweet onions, avocado and cilantro micro-greens. Another favorite of the diners was the South Korean marketplace’s kimchi hot dog with spicy mustard sauce. Scotland’s seared Scottish salmon with cauliflower puree, watercress and malt vinaigrette, was served alongside Canada’s Le Cellier wild mushroom beef filet mignon with truffle butter sauce.

Dole Whips also made an appearance at the preview event; the festival Whips were made with oranges and a hint of crème de cacao white.

You can find a complete list of Marketplace Menu, including wine, beer, and cocktails, for the 2013 International Food & Wine Festival below:

Terra:

  • Trick’n Chick’n Curry with Basmati Rice featuring Gardein™ Chick’n Breast
  • Chili Colorado with House-made Chips and Cashew Cheese featuring Gardein™ Beefless Tips*
  • Chocolate Cake with Coconut Mousse and Passion Fruit Sauce
  • Fresh Watermelon Juice
  • Napa Smith Organic IPA
  • The Vegan Vine Chardonnay
  • The Vegan Vine Red Blend

Brazil (All-New Menu):

  • Seared Scallop with Ragout of Tomatoes, Peppers, Hearts of Palm and Steamed Rice
  • Crispy Pork Belly with Black Beans, Onions, Avocado and Cilantro
  • Cerveharias Kaiser Brewery Xingu Black Beer
  • Carnaval Moscato White
  • Frozen Caipirinha featuring LeBlon Cachaça

Argentina:

  • Beef Empanada
  • Grilled Beef Skewer with Chimichurri Sauce and Boniato Purée
  • Pascual Toso Sparkling Brut
  • Terrazas Reserva Malbec
  • Terrazas Reserva Torrontes
  • Kaiken Cabernet Sauvignon

Australia:

  • Garlic Shrimp with Roasted Tomatoes, Lemon Myrtle and Rapini
  • Grilled Lamb Chop with Mint Pesto and Potato Crunchies
  • Pavlova (Crispy Meringue Shell with Fresh Driscoll’s® Berries and Vanilla Custard)
  • Rosemont Estate Pinot Grigio
  • Wolf Blass Gold Label Chardonnay
  • Rosemont Estate Merlot
  • Penfolds Bin 8 Cabernet Shiraz

Mexico:

  • Shrimp Taco with Purple Cabbage
  • Taco de Ribeye with Salsa de Chipotle
  • Rice Pudding
  • Dos Equis Beer
  • Sangria
  • Tequila Flight
  • Mango-Habanero Margarita

Singapore:

  • Lemongrass Chicken Curry with Coconut and Jasmine Rice
  • Seared Mahi Mahi with Jasmine Rice and “Singa” Sauce
  • Tiger Beer
  • Marqués de Caceres Satinela
  • Singapore Sing featuring Hendrick’s Gin and Cherry Herring (garnished with Cherry Man Farm-to-Market All-Natural maraschino cherry)

China:

  • Mongolian Beef in a Steamed Bun
  • Black Pepper Shrimp with Sichuan Noodles
  • Chicken Potstickers
  • Silky Spun Ice with Toppings (three flavors: Coconut, Strawberry, Chocolate)
  • Tsing Tao Beer
  • Francis Ford Coppola Su Yuen Riesling
  • Francis Ford Coppola Su Yuen Syrah
  • Kung Fu Punch with Vodka
  • Happy Lychee with Vodka
  • Lychee Aerated Water

South Korea:

  • Kimchi Dog with Spicy Mustard Sauce
  • Lettuce Wrap with Roast Pork and Kimchi Slaw
  • Bohae Black Raspberry Wine – Bokbunjajoo
  • Jinro Chamisul Soju
  • Soju Fruit Slushy featuring Jinro Chamisul Soju

Africa:

  • Berbere Style Beef with Onions, Jalapeños, Tomato, Okra and Pap
  • Spinach and Paneer Cheese Pocket
  • Man Vintners Chenin Blanc
  • The Wolftrap Red (Syrah, Mourvèdre, Viognier)
  • Porcupine Ridge Syrah

Cheese:

  • Almond Crusted Blue Cheese Soufflé with Fig Jam
  • Artisan Cheese Selection: Flagship Reserve Cheddar, La Bonne Vie Triple Crème Brie, Wijngaard
  • Goats Gouda
  • Once Upon a Vine’s The Lost Slipper Sauvignon Blanc
  • Once Upon a Vine’s The Fairest Chardonnay
  • Once Upon a Vine’s The Big Bad Red Blend
  • Once Upon a Vine’s A Charming Pinot

Brewer’s Collection:

  • Schöfferhofer Grapefruit
  • Altenmünster Oktoberfest
  • Warsteiner Premium Verum
  • Warsteiner Premium Dunkel
  • Radeberger Pilsner
  • BraufactuM Palor
  • BraufactuM Roog Smoked Wheat Beer
  • BraufactuM Darkon
  • Beer Flight 1: Schöfferhofer Grapefruit, Altenmünster Oktoberfest, Warsteiner Premium Verum, Warsteiner Premium Dunkel
  • Beer Flight 2: Radeberger Pilsner, BraufactuM Palor, BraufactuM Roog Smoked Wheat Beer, BraufactuM Darkon

Germany:

  • Schinken Nudel (Pasta Gratin with Ham & Cheese)
  • Roast Bratwurst in a Pretzel Roll
  • Apple Strudel with Werther’s Original Karamel and Vanilla Sauce
  • Altenmünster Oktoberfest
  • Braufactum Darkon
  • J&H Selbach Bernkasteler Kurfürstlay Riesling Kabinett
  • Selbach-Oster Mosel Riesling Spätlese
  • J&H Selbach Bernkasteler Kurfürstlay Riesling Auslese
  • Weingut Pitthan Dornfelder Dry Barrique Style

Poland:

  • Kielbasa and Potato Pierogie with Caramelized Onions and Sour Cream
  • Zapiekanki (Toasted Mushroom, Caramelized Onion and Cheese Bread with House-made Ketchup)
  • Okocim Brewery, Okocim O.K. Beer
  • Temptation Zinfandel
  • Frozen Szarlotka (Apple Pie) featuring Zubrowka Bison Grass Vodka

Italy:

  • Ravioli de formaggio all’emiliana
  • Salsiccia e ‘Papacelli” Napoletani
  • Cannoli al Cioccolato
  • Moretti Beer
  • Moretti La Rosa
  • Procecco
  • Pinot Grigio Placido
  • Chianti Placido
  • Italian Margherita

American Adventure Coffee Cart:

  • Shakin’ Jamaican Coffee – Made with Kāhlua, Vanilla and Caramel. Served Hot or Frozen

Hops & Barley:

  • Lobster Roll with Lemon Herb Mayonnaise
  • New England Clam Chowder with a side of Tabasco®
  • Craisin® Bread Pudding with Grand Marnier Anglaise
  • Samuel Adams Boston Lager®
  • Samuel Adams® Octoberfest
  • Samuel Adams Cherry Wheat®
  • Rogue Chocolate Stout
  • Iron Horse Fairy Tale Cuvée
  • Beer Flight 1: Samuel Adams Boston Lager®, Samuel Adams Cherry Wheat®, Samuel Adams Cherry Wheat®, Rogue Chocolate Stout

Florida Local:

  • Florida Grass Fed Beef Slider with Monterey Jack and Sweet & Hot Pickles
  • Florida Shrimp Ceviche with Fire Roasted Vegetables and Micro Cilantro
  • Cigar City Brewing Florida Cracker Belgian-style White Ale
  • Orlando Brewing, Sun Shade Organic Pale Ale
  • Florida Orange Groves, Hurricane Class 5 White Sangria
  • Florida Orange Groves, Key Limen-Key Lime Wine

Japan:

  • California Roll
  • Spicy Hand Roll
  • Teriyaki Chicken Hand Roll
  • Youki Tofu topped with Miso Sauce, Edamame and Served with Grilled Vegetables
  • Sapporo Draft Beer
  • Sake: Junmai Ginjo
  • Green Tea Colada

Morocco:

  • Kefta Pocket
  • Harissa Chicken Roll
  • Baklava
  • Casa Beer
  • Ksar White
  • Sangria
  • Mimosa Royale

New Zealand:

  • Gratinated Green Lip Mussels with Garlic and Herbs
  • Lamb Meatball with Spicy Tomato Chutney
  • Venison Sausage with Pickled Mushrooms, Baby Arugula and Black Currant Reduction
  • Kim Crawford Pinot Grigio
  • Mohua Sauvignon Blanc
  • Kim Crawford Unoaked Chardonnay
  • Kim Crawford Pinot Noir

Belgium:

  • Potato and Leek Waffle with Braised Beef
  • Belgian Waffle with Warm Chocolate Ganache and Whipped Cream
  • Belgian Waffle with Berry Compote featuring Driscoll’s® Berries and Whipped Cream
  • Hoegaarden
  • Stella Artois
  • Leffe Blonde
  • Leffe Brune
  • Beer Flight 1: Hoegaarden, Stella Artois, Leffe Blonde, Leffe Brune
  • Chilled Coffee featuring Godiva Chocolate Liqueur

France:

  • Escargots Persillade en Brioche (Garlic and Parsley Snails in Brioche)
  • Boeuf Bourguignon (Braised Short Ribs in Cabernet with Mashed Potatoes)
  • Crème Brûlée au Chocolat au Lait (Chocolate Milk Crème Brûlée topped with Caramelized Sugar)
  • Beer Kronenbourg Blanc
  • Chardonnay, Macon-Villages, La Côte Blanche
  • Cabernet Sauvignon, Bordeaux, Château Bonnet
  • Sparkling Pomegranate Kir
  • Eiffel Sour Cosmo Slush (Vodka, Grey Goose Cherry Noir, Grand Marnier, Cranberry Juice)

Ireland:

  • Lobster and Seafood Fisherman’s Pie
  • Kerrygold Cheese Selection: Reserve Cheddar, Dubliner with Irish Stout, Skellig
  • Warm Chocolate Pudding with Bailey’s® Custard
  • Guinness Draught
  • Bunratty Meade Honey Wine
  • Chilled Irish Coffee featuring Bunratty Potcheen

Canada:

  • Canadian Cheddar Cheese Soup
  • Seared Rainbow Trout with Bacon, Frisee and Maple Minus 8 Vinaigrette
  • “Le Cellier” Wild Mushroom Beef Filet Mignon with Truffle Butter Sauce
  • Moosehead Lager
  • La Face Neige Apple Ice Wine
  • La Face Neige Sparkling
  • Mission Hill Family Estate Syrah

Greece:

  • Taste of Greece: Grilled & Marinated Calamari, Hitipiti, Eggplant Dip, Olives and Pita Bread
  • Griddled Greek Cheese with Pistachios and Honey
  • Chicken Gyro with Tzatziki Sauce
  • Spanakopita
  • Dannon Oikos® Light & Fit Blueberry Greek Yogurt
  • Domaine Skouras Moscofilero
  • Domaine Siglas Assyrtiko/Athiri
  • Alpha Estate Axia Syrah
  • Ouzo by Metaxa

Refreshment Port:

  • Dole® Pineapple Fritters
  • Fried Shrimp with Dole® Pineapple Sweet and Sour Sauce
  • Fried Chicken Chunks with Dole® Pineapple Sweet and Sour Sauce
  • Orange Dole® Whip
  • Orange Dole® Whip with Crème de Cacao White
  • Dragon Berry Colada featuring Bacardi® Dragon Berry Rum

Desserts & Champagne:

  • Chocolate Orange Cupcake
  • Hazelnut Chocolate Cheesecake
  • Morello Cherry Pistachio Mousse
  • Dessert Trio
  • Guylian Belgian Chocolate Seashell Truffles
  • Frozen S’mores
  • Pyramid™Weiss Cream Beer
  • Möet & Chandon Ice Impérial
  • Möet & Chandon Impérial
  • Möet & Chandon Nectar Impérial Rosé
  • Nicolas Feuillatte Rosé

Hawai’i:

  • Kālua Pork Slider with Sweet and Sour Dole® Pineapple Chutney and Spicy Mayonnaise
  • Tuna Poke with Seaweed Salad and Lotus Root Chips
  • Kona Brewing Company’s Big Wave Golden Ale
  • Kona Brewing Company’s Pipeline Porter
  • Lucien Albrecht Gewurztraminer Réserve
  • Aulani Sunrise featuring Ocean Vodka

Scotland (New):

  • Seared Scottish Salmon with Cauliflower Puree, Watercress and Malt Vinaigrette
  • Vegetarian Haggis with Neeps and Tatties-Griddled Vegetable Cake with Rutabaga and Mashed Potatoes
  • Scottish Banoffee Tart with Bananas, Scottish Whisky Toffee, Walkers Shortbread Crumbles and Sweet Cream
  • Innis & Gunn® Original
  • Loch Lomond featuring Glenfiddich® 12 year
  • Glenfiddich® Scotch Flight (12, 15 and 18 year)

Craft Beers:

  • Dogfish Head Brewery, Namaste
  • Abita Brewing Company, Fall Fest
  • Leinenkugel’s® Seasonal Shandy, (Summer Shandy/Orange Shandy)
  • Florida Beer Company, Devil’s Triangle
  • New Belgium Brewing Company, Fat Tire
  • Widmer Brothers Brewing®, Alchemy Ale
  • Red Hook, Audible Ale
  • Sierra Nevada, Torpedo® Extra IPA
  • Beer Flight 1: Dogfish Head Brewery Namaste, Abita Brewing Company Fall Fest, Leinenkugel’s® Seasonal Shandy, Florida Beer Company Devil’s Triangle
  • Beer Flight 2: New Belgium Brewing Company Fat Tire, Widmer Brother s Brewing Alchemy Ale, Red Hook Audible Ale, Sierra Nevada Torpedo®

Are you attending this year’s International Food & Wine Festival at Epcot? Which menu items will you be trying?

New Disneyland Official Album Arrives August 20th!

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Finally announced, a new Disneyland Resort official album is on the way to shopping locations around property on August 20th. Here is the track listing with the 13 new additions to the album in bold italics:

Disc 1

  1. All Aboard!
  2. Married Life (Main Street U.S.A. Loop)
  3. The Tiki, Tiki, Tiki Room
  4. Indiana Jones and the Temple of the Forbidden Eye
  5. Tarzan Medley
  6. Yo Ho (A Pirate’s Life For Me)
  7. Grim Grinning Ghosts
  8. Splash Mountain Medley
  9. The Many Adventures of Winnie the Pooh
  10. Pecos Bill (Frontierland)
  11. Touch the Sky (Brave Meet and Greet)
  12. Bibbidi-Bobbidi-Boo (Carousel?)
  13. The Fantasyland Dark Ride Suite
  14. It’s a Small World Clock Parade
  15. It’s a Small World
  16. Steamboat Willie
  17. Roger Rabbit’s Car Toon Spin

Disc 2

  1. Submarine Voyage
  2. The Throne Room (Star Tours)
  3. Buzz Lightyear’s Astro-Blasters
  4. Space Mountain
  5. Suitcase and a Dream (Red Car News Boys)
  6. Who’s Afraid of the Big Bad Wolf (Carthay Circle Theater)
  7. Mike and Sulley to the Rescue
  8. The Twilight Zone Tower of Terror Theme
  9. Soarin’
  10. The Bakery Theme
  11. A Bug’s Life Suite
  12. It’s Tough To Be a Bug
  13. The Little Mermaid Medley (Ariel’s Undersea Adventure)
  14. Midway Mania (Toy Story Mania)
  15. The Cleaner (Toy Story Mania)
  16. California Screamin’
  17. Welcome to Radiator Springs (Cars Land)
  18. Funiculi Funicula (Cars Land)
  19. Radiator Springs Racers (Cars Land)

For the first time ever, you will also be able to find them as digital downloads at the Disney Music Store.

Are you excited for the new Disneyland official album?

New Walt Disney World Official Album Arrives August 20th!

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Finally announced, a new Walt Disney World Resort official album is on the way to shopping locations around property on August 20th. Here is the track listing with the 9 new additions to the album in bold italics:

Disc 1

  1. All Aboard!
  2. Flitterin’ (New Main Street U.S.A. Loop)
  3. The Tiki, Tiki, Tiki Room
  4. Swisskapolka
  5. Yo Ho (A Pirate’s Life For Me)
  6. The Bear Band Serenade
  7. Splash Mountain Medley
  8. Grim Grinning Ghosts
  9. It’s a Small World
  10. The Many Adventures of Winnie the Pooh
  11. Be Our Guest (New Fantasyland)
  12. The Little Mermaid Medley (New Fantasyland)
  13. Circus Parade (New Fantasyland)
  14. Casey Jr. (New Fantasyland)
  15. There’s a Great Big Beautiful Tomorrow
  16. Galactic Anthem
  17. Spaceship Earth
  18. Energy Adventure Medley
  19. One Little Spark

Disc 2

  1. Destiny
  2. Test Track
  3. The Seas with Nemo and Friends Medley
  4. Soarin’
  5. Canada (You’re a Lifetime Journey)
  6. Impressions de France
  7. Golden Dream
  8. Reflections of China Suite
  9. The Three Caballeros
  10. The Twilight Zone Tower of Terror Theme
  11. The Throne Room (Star Tours)
  12. Indiana Jones Stunt Spectacular
  13. Lights, Motor, Action
  14. You’ve Got a Friend in Me (Toy Story Mania)
  15. Hot Potato (Toy Story Mania)
  16. It’s Tough To Be a Bug
  17. CTX Theme

For the first time ever, you will also be able to find them as digital downloads at the Disney Music Store.

Are you excited for the new Walt Disney World official album?

Dirk Wallen’s 7/27-29/13 WDW Photo Report

WDWNT Reporter Dirk Wallen visited Epcot, the Magic Kingdom, Disney’s Hollywood Studios, and Downtown Disney over the last three days and has a ton of newsworthy photos to share with us, so let’s take a look:

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More touch-point entrances are being installed at Epcot

The exit has been moved to accommodate this work

Work continues on Fountain View which will open as Starbucks in the Fall

This booth is once again out from behind walls… let’s see if it actually opens this time…

The latest Remember When pin is out, featuring Journey Into Jungle Book from Animal Kingdom

Walls are still up around this planter on World Showcase promenade

Hard to see, but roads have been paved for the third bus loop at the Magic Kingdom

There is some major concrete work happening outside of the Emporium

Walls are down from around this sign

White tarps up on this Main Street facade for whatever reason

Planes merchandise has landed at the Emporium

New crossword Mickey Mouse iPhone 5 phone case

These walls are still up in Liberty Square

Walls still up at the old Peter Pan restrooms in Fantasyland

This awesome sign featuring the two lines at the Mad Tea Party finally went back up this week

Still nothing to see at Princess Fairytale Hall

Plenty to see over at the Seven Dwarfs’ Mine Train site

You can now see hills and valleys where the trains will dive down and rise up… this looks pretty incredible…

Work has just about wrapped up on the back of the mountain

We’re still waiting for Triton’s Treasures to open

One tarp is still up on the building

FastPass+ running at Magic Carpets of Aladdin

The FastPass+ entrance is also ready to go at Pirates of the Caribbean

A new marquee and times board are up at the American Idol Experience

Signage points FastPass+ guests down to here to enter

The Hollywood Brown Derby is testing a new lunch menu right now and it looks amazing

Moving to the Studios, Planes banners are up in the Animation Courtyard

Planes and Frozen billboards up in the Animation Courtyard as well

FastPass+ at the Indiana Jones Epic Stunt Spectacular

Moving to Downtown Disney, one of the West Side parking lots has already been closed for construction

Demolition continues at the former Comedy Warehouse

A new bridge is being constructed from the West Side to Pleasure Island, going around the planned construction area

Disney Interactive Reveals Disney Infinity ‘Power Discs’


PowerDiscsDisney Interactive has released a full list of the “Power Discs” you’ll be able to use in Disney Infinity. Power Discs are little discs you’ll be able to place under your character that will unlock special powers and unlock items in the Toybox Creative Mode.

You’ll be able to buy the Infinity Power Discs in form of “blind packs” which for those who don’t know what that is, means you won’t know what you get until you buy it and open the bag. (Disney Pin Collectors will know a lot about this) For $4.99 you’ll get a blind pack of 2 power discs.

There are 2 types of Power Discs: the first is a hexagonal disc which will give you in-game items and then you have round discs which will be the power discs that give you special in-game powers.

We’ve compiled a list of the Infinity Power Discs you’ll be able to buy when the game is released in August.

Power Discs

  • Bolt’s Super Strength – 10% more damage
  • Fix It Felix’s Repair Power – 20% more health
  • C.H.R.O.M.E’s Armor Shield – 10% more armor
  • Pieces of Eight – 10% more loot

In-Game Items (Toybox Mode)

  • Mickey’s Car – Drive Mickey’s Jalopy
  • Cinderella’s Coach – Drive Cinderella’s Carriage
  • Kahn – Ride Kahn the Horse from “Mulan”
  • Stitch’s Blaster – Stitch’s blaster from “Lilo and Stitch”
  • Carl Fredericksen’s Cane – Carl’s cane from “Up”
  • King Candy’s Dessert Toppings Texture Set– Adds a “Sugar Rush” theme from “Wreck-it-Ralph” to Toy Box terrain objects
  • Sugar Rush Sky Skydome – Adds a “Sugar Rush” theme from “Wreck-it-Ralph” to the Toy Box sky
  • Alice’s Wonderland Texture Set – Adds an “Alice in Wonderland” (animated film) theme to Toy Box terrain objects
  • Tulgey Wood Skydome – Adds an “Alice in Wonderland” (animated film) theme to Toy Box sky
  • Marlin’s Reef Texture Set– Adds a “Finding Nemo” theme to the Toy Box terrain objects
  • Nemo’s Seascape Skydome – Adds a “Finding Nemo” theme to the Toy Box sky
  • Rapunzel’s Kingdom Texture Set – Adds a “Tangled” theme to Toy Box terrain objects
  • Rapunzel’s Birthday Sky Skydome – Adds a “Tangled” theme to the Toy Box sky

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Walt Disney Studios To Offer Behind The Scenes Peek At Future Projects at D23 Expo

Want to get an exclusive peek at future Walt Disney Studios projects that include film, stage and music productions? Well, if you’ll be attending the D23 Expo in Anaheim August 9-11, you’re in for a treat…


This year, two arena shows will be presented:

  • Kicking off the Expo at 10:00a.m. on Friday, August 9, The Walt Disney Studios presents “Art and Imagination: Animation at The Walt Disney Studios,” showcasing upcoming animated films from Walt Disney Animation Studios, Pixar Animation Studios, and DisneyToon Studios, hosted by John Lasseter, Chief Creative Officer of Disney’s Animation Studios. This lively exhibition will feature never-before-seen footage, celebrity and filmmaker appearances and live performances from several films such as Disney’s Frozen, Pixar’s The Good Dinosaur, and the Mickey Mouse short Get a Horse!
  • At 10:30a.m. Saturday, August 10, Alan Horn, Walt Disney Studios Chairman, Sean Bailey, Disney’s Live Action Production President, and Kevin Feige, Marvel Studios President and Producer will host “Let the Adventures Begin: Live Action at The Walt Disney Studios.” This expedition will journey through the Studio’s live-action offerings as well as several powerhouse pictures coming soon from Marvel Studios, and will feature exclusive clips and surprise guests from a range of films including Saving Mr. Banks, Tomorrowland, Thor: The Dark World, Captain America: The Winter Soldier and much more.

Appearances from Kristen Bell and Idina Menzel (Frozen), Dane Cook (Disney’s Planes), Jason Schwartzman and B.J. Novak (Saving Mr. Banks), Ty Burrell (Muppets Most Wanted) and top Marvel and Disney•Pixar talent, plus surprise appearances from more of Disney fans’ favorite stars are in store for D23 Expo attendees.

In “Broadway & Beyond…Celebrating the Stars of Disney on Broadway,” Friday, August 9 at 6:30p.m., Disney Theatrical Productions President Thomas Schumacher will guide audiences on a musical journey along with a bevy of stage stars, including Heidi Blickenstaff (The Little Mermaid), Ashley Brown (Mary Poppins, Beauty and the Beast), Merle Dandridge (Tarzan® and AIDA), Josh Strickland (Tarzan) and Alton Fitzgerald White (The Lion King), who sing beloved songs from the award-winning musicals they starred in as well as classic tunes from the Disney on Broadway catalog.

Also, throughout the weekend fans will have the opportunity to go behind the scenes at several featured panels with the animation artists at Disney and Pixar:

  • Inside the Ice: The Art of Disney’s Frozen – Walt Disney Animation Studios’ big-screen comedy adventure Frozen, with its icy setting and colorful characters, presented breathtaking opportunities, plus a few challenges for filmmakers. Join the team behind the movie for an exclusive look at the art and animation of Frozen. (Saturday, August 10, 10:30a.m.)  
  • The Art of The Good Dinosaur – Pixar Animation Studios’ latest feature explores what might have happened if the asteroid that forever changed life on Earth actually missed the planet completely and giant dinosaurs never became extinct. Take a closer look at this imaginative world of possibility and the artistry and production design behind it. (Saturday, August 10, 3:00p.m.)  
  • Toy Story OF TERROR! and the Motivation Behind Pixar’s Short Form Content – From toys on vacation to tow-riffic four wheelers, Pixar keeps some of their most beloved characters alive and well through short-form content. Angus MacLane, director of Toy Story OF TERROR!, a new adventure featuring Woody, Buzz and the Toy Story gang set for release on TV this fall. Producer Galyn Susman; and other Pixar short-form filmmakers share their experiences of expanding the worlds of these characters loved by audiences across the globe. (Saturday, August 10, 5:00p.m.)  
  • Pixar: Doing Our Homework – Research is an integral part of the filmmaking process, and with a story in hand, Pixar artists set out to become experts, immersing themselves in places, people and experiences that inspire and inform their filmmaking, whether it be spirited Scots, delectable French cuisine, or deep sea adventures. (Friday, August 9, 6:00p.m.)  
  • Women of Pixar – Jessie.  Dory.  Sally.  Merida. Although they exist in different worlds, these iconic Pixar females have one thing in common: girl power. Meet a dynamic group of women from Pixar, whose experience and success at the studio have helped craft some of the most memorable animated films in recent history. They will share stories from their journeys and the lessons they have learned along the way. (Sunday, August 11, 1:00p.m.)  

Expo attendees will also get admission to an Exclusive Screening of Disney’s Planes in 3D, featuring an introduction by some very special guests. (Friday, August 9, 3:00p.m.)

And, as Disney welcomes Lucasfilm into the family, fans will have a chance to immerse themselve in the Star Wars universe led by Lucasfilm’s resident authority Pablo Hidalgo with “Crash Course in the Force: Star Wars Saga 101,” a journey into the rich history of the worldwide phenomenon. (Saturday, August 10, 5:00p.m.)

Music fans won’t be left out either. They will be treated to performances by Good Luck Charlie star and platinum-selling Hollywood Records artist Bridgit Mendler, and Hollywood Records artists R5, fronted by Teen Beach Movie and Austin & Ally star Ross Lynch. D23 will also present Richard Sherman and Alan Menken, two of the world’s most celebrated songwriters and composers who have won a combined 10 Academy Awards for their work with Disney. Also, Randy Thornton, Grammy® Award-winning producer and resident Disney Music Historian, will take fans on a musical journey with inside stories of songs written for classic Disney films.

Out on the Expo floor, fans can explore the world of The Walt Disney Studios with comprehensive exhibits, including:

  • Walt Disney Animation Studios Pavilion – Summon your inner artist and escape into diverse worlds of where there’s much to explore, from the stunning snow-covered setting of Frozen to the high-tech, action-packed world of Big Hero 6, featuring the latest animation technology, sneak peeks, and giveaways.
  • Disneytoon Studios Pavilion – Fans of both aviation fairies will be on cloud nine as they explore projects including Disney’s Planes and immerse themselves in the world of Pixie Hollow and the magical heroines from Disney’s Fairies with exciting demonstrations and presentations.
  • Walt Disney Studios In-Home Entertainment Zones – Dive into cutting-edge home entertainment technology and learn what the future holds for Disney movie fans, with sneak peeks of upcoming films in breathtaking high-definition Blu-ray 3D™, including new hit films and new-to-Blu classics, the latest on Disney Second Screen and more. Also, the adorable Disney “Buddies” are back with an all-new movie—Super Buddies—coming August 27! Fans can get a picture with one of the real puppy super heroes. They are appearing live at D23 Expo for the first time—Saturday and Sunday!

For information on tickets and the ticket pricing structure for members and general admission, visit D23Expo.com.

Of course, WDWNT will be there at the D23 Expo bring all the excitement to you, so stay tuned for coverage!

 

Festival of the Lion King Moves and AVATAR Land Construction Begin 2014

Disney today officially confirmed that Festival of the Lion King at Disney’s Animal Kingdom theme park will be moving to that new theater in Africa we recently posted about and stated that the new theater will open sometime in 2014.

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This announcement confirms that AVATAR Land construction that was supposed to break ground in 2013 will instead be starting in 2014. This also means that we will probably not be visiting Pandora anytime before 2017. While this is another delay, the moving of Festival of the Lion King does in fact dispels all rumors that AVATAR Land is in trouble or might be cancelled. It is coming… just a little later than we thought.

So, what do you think?

VIDEO: “Takeoff Tuesday,” Means It’s Time for Another Exclusive “Planes” Digital Short!

Yesterday was Tuesday, and that means the release of another exclusive digital short from Disney.com to promote the August 9, 3D release of Planes.

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This week’s digital short is a profile of Dusty, an ordinary crop duster with high hopes – literally. When accidentally given the wrong kind of fuel, he discovers the world of fast flyin’. But as a crop duster, Dusty is not exactly built to be a racer, plus he suffers from a fear of heights. With the help of some friends, Dusty soon takes off on the adventure of a lifetime.


Be sure to click over to Disney.com to check out Dusty’s profile and go see Disney’s Planes in 3D at a theater near you beginning August 9!