Disney Interactive has brought back one of the most popular 8-bit games of all time with the mobile release of DuckTales: Remastered.
Available for iOS, Android and Windows devices, DuckTales: Remastered lets players join Scrooge McDuck in an epic adventure across the world to discover the five Legendary Treasures.
In DuckTales: Remastered, players will embark on a journey to the Himalayas, Amazon, Transylvania, African mines and Moon using Scrooge’s secret map. The evil sorceress Magica De Spell and notorious Beagle Boys are on a quest to steal Scrooge’s fortune, which he may have to risk along the way to save his nephews Huey, Dewey and Louie.
DuckTales: Remastered retains the authenticity of its 8-bit predecessor and features an expanded storyline with all new, improved graphics. Additionally, the game features a digitally-enhanced soundtrack with modern amplified iterations of the classic melodies. DuckTales fans can relive the classic TV series through the game with the original voice-actors and over 90 pieces of production art from the original TV series’ archives.
Walt Disney World announced the celebrity line-up for Star Wars Weekends 2015 today:
Weekend I (May 15 – 17)
Ian McDiarmid: Senator/Emperor Palpatine (Star Wars: The Phantom Menace; Star Wars: Attack of the Clones; Star Wars: Revenge of the Sith, Star Wars: The Empire Strikes Back, Star Wars: Return of the Jedi)
Amy Allen: Aayla Secura (Star Wars: Attack of the Clones, Star Wars: Revenge of the Sith)
Tiya Sircar: Sabine Wren (Star Wars Rebels)
Weekend II (May 22 – 24)
Warwick Davis: Wald, Wicket W. Warrick (Star Wars: The Phantom Menace; Star Wars: Return of the Jedi)
Silas Carson: Ki-Adi-Mundi, Nute Gunray (Star Wars: The Phantom Menace; Star Wars: Attack of the Clones;Star Wars: Revenge of the Sith)
Warwick Davis: Wald, Wicket W. Warrick (Star Wars: The Phantom Menace; Star Wars: Return of the Jedi)
Daniel Logan: Boba Fett (Star Wars: Attack of the Clones)
Steve Blum: Zeb Orrelios (Star Wars Rebels)
Weekend IV (June 5 – 7)
Ray Park: Darth Maul (Star Wars: The Phantom Menace)
Jeremy Bulloch: Boba Fett (Star Wars: The Empire Strikes Back; Star Wars: Return of the Jedi)
Ashley Eckstein: Ahsoka Tano (Star Wars: The Clone Wars; Star Wars Rebels)
Weekend V (June 12 – 14)
Frank Oz: Yoda (Star Wars: The Phantom Menace; Star Wars: Attack of the Clones; Star Wars: Revenge of the Sith, Star Wars: The Empire Strikes Back, Star Wars: Return of the Jedi; Star Wars Rebels)
Ray Park: Darth Maul (Star Wars: The Phantom Menace)
Peter Mayhew: Chewbacca (Star Wars: Revenge of the Sith; Star Wars: A New Hope; Star Wars: The Empire Strikes Back; Star Wars: Return of the Jedi)
Taylor Gray: Ezra Bridger (Star Wars Rebels)
The event will also hold a new show called “Star Wars: Rebels” hosted by James Arnold Taylor, and the autograph opportunities are moving inside to a location on Commissary Lane which we assume to be the former audition space for the American Idol Experience.
This week, on WDWNT: The Radio show, MARCH MADNESS: EXTINCT ATTRACTIONS continues!
We have narrowed 64 Extinct Walt Disney World Attractions down to 32 and will crown a winner tonight! Join us for some heated debate, and if you pre-registered last week, make sure you tune in to root for you team and cast your call-in vote. Some great prizes from Theme Park Connection are on the line as you and our panel decide the greatest extinct attraction in Walt Disney World history!
Here is a refresher on some of the rules you will need to know for tonight if you are a registered contestant:
You will need to tune-in to WDWNT: The Radio Show on April 2nd from 8-10PM ET for the conclusion of the tournament in order to win. ALL CONTESTANTS MUST BE AVAILABLE TO CALL INTO THE SHOW ON APRIL 2ND IF YOUR NAME IS CALLED AS A WINNER. ONLY THOSE CONTESTANTS LISTENING, AND WHO CALL IN TO CLAIM THEIR PRIZE, WILL BE AWARDED A PRIZE. (winner does not have to go on air if they wish not to.)
The four attractions you will be assigned can win points for each victory they gain in the tournament rounds. The point distribution is as follows:
1st Round Win – 1 Point
2nd Round Win – 2 Points
“Swell Sixteen” Round Win – 3 Points
“Exciting Eight” Round Win – 4 Points
“Fantasmic Four” Round Win – 5 Points
Championship Round Win – 6 Points
The winner of each match is decided by the illustrious panel on the Radio Show. Each panelist counts for a single vote for an attraction. Majority rules on the 7 person panel and decides the winning attraction by vote count.
However, listeners who register to play along can change the outcome by calling in. A listener who is registered and playing in our contest may call in once during the run of the tournament and place a vote for an attraction that is worth 2 votes, more than any single panelist. The phone number is 407-774-8255. To allow time for any listening delays, we will count any phone vote cast that comes in before the next round’s voting has begun.
The top 8 players in terms of points amassed throughout the tournament will receive prizes from Theme Park Connection! The top player will receive a grand prize package and be declared the WDWNT March Madness Extinct Attraction 2015 champion.
Contestants must be 13 years of age or older to enter. You must get parent’s permission if you are under 18.
Hosted by radio veterans and life-long Disney fans Tom Corless and Nick LoCicero, the live radio talk show on AM 1520 WBZW in Orlando focuses on the latest news and current trending topics at the Walt Disney World Resort in Orlando, Florida. WDW News Today: The Radio Show can also be streamed live at www.1520wbzw.com or on your TuneIn and iHeartRadio apps, just search for WBZW. WDW News Today the Radio Show debuted in August of 2013 as a 1 hour broadcast on Saturday evenings and has grown into a 2-hour program by popular demand.
To interact with the hosts during the show, listeners can call in at (407) 774-8255, tweet @WDWNT using #WDWNTRadio, or use the new LIVE chat that will be available at Listen.WDWNT.com.
The show begins at 8PM EDT Thursday night, don’t miss it!
ALSO: Directly following WDWNT: The Radio Show, don’t miss the very first episode of Nerd Alert!
It’s finally here! We have been working on this for a while, but now we have our first episode of “WDWNT: Nerd Alert” in the can and it will air this Thursday night at 10 PM which can be heard on WDWNT: On The Air. Our first episode will immediately follow “WDWNT: The Radio Show,” which will air from 8-10 PM.
I will host the show along with Patrick Hackett and Ron D’Anna. With Disney purchasing Marvel Entertainment in 2009, and then purchasing Star Wars and Lucasfilm in 2013, we realized that without a doubt we have a ton of subjects to talk about regarding those two franchises. Marvel and Star Wars will be our main focus but we also mention any important news made by DC/Warner Brothers and other comic book and sci-fi related production companies.
In our first episode, we will discuss in our news segment:
The latest “Avengers: Age Of Ultron” TV spot.
The Russo Brothers signing on to direct “Avengers: Infinity War Parts 1 and 2.
Star Wars Battlefront coming to next gen platforms and leaving old gen behind.
Our first Topic Of The Week will be “Our Top Ten Superhero Movies Of All Time.”
Finally our last segment will consist of us reading and answering listener emails.
Patrick, Ron and I hope you will join us this Thursday for the very first episode of “WDWNT: Nerd Alert!”
We’re always looking at new ways to expand our Disney coverage and today we’re thrilled to share with you a new partnership that will bring Tokyo Disney Resort content here to WDWNT. Please welcome Chris from TDRExplorer.com! Below are a few words from Chris introducing himself and explaining what he does:
Konnichiwa! I’m Chris, the creator and Chief Content Editor of TDRExplorer.com. We are the one of few English language websites and podcasts dedicated solely to news and information about Tokyo Disney Resort. All our team members either currently live or have lived in Japan, so you know you are getting the best and latest information.
Our goal with TDRExplorer (and our podcast TDRNow) is to provide one easy source to turn to when you need to plan your trip to one of the best Disney Resorts on the planet! From news to advice, you can find it on TDRExplorer.com.
I am originally from Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, Canada. Moved to Tokyo, Japan in 2013 to pursue a new challenge. During the day, I am a web and mobile app developer for multi-national companies. In the evenings and on the weekends, you can bet that I am doing “research” at Tokyo Disneyland and Tokyo DisneySea.
Tokyo Disney Resort is truly a magical theme park that every Disney fan needs to experience. I am excited to be contributing to WDWNT, bringing the best of Tokyo Disney Resort to the rest of the world.
Beginning today, you’ll be able to find content from Tokyo Disneyland and Tokyo DisneySea right here on WDWNT additionally we encourage you to visit and follow TDRExplorer along on Twitter.
Have you ever been at Walt Disney World and wondered “When does ‘Festival of the Lion King’ start next?” or “I wonder what the wait is currently for Space Mountain?”. Maybe you’ve thought “Should I bring a poncho tomorrow? What’s the forecast?”
Well now you can find out quickly using WDWNT Now!’s new service – Quick Queries!
Before we begin – a few notes:
Note: Message and data rates may apply. WDWNT is not responsible for SMS/text messaging charges incurred.
This system is in beta mode currently. If you don’t get a response, want us to add a short code for an attraction, entertainment, or restaurant, or have other comments, please send an email to now@wdwnt.com
Alright, let’s go. It’s super simple – just send a text message with a valid “short code” to 1-407-917-4007 and get a reply back.
Some examples:
#plans – returns your next 3 “My Disney Experience” itinerary items (note: you must have registered an account at now.wdwnt.com)
#status yeti space pirates – returns today’s hours for Yak & Yeti and wait times for Space Mountain or Pirates of the Caribbean (there are code words for each attraction or establishment)
#status fotlk – returns the next showing of Festival of the Lion King
#weather – returns the current WDW weather and tomorrow’s forecast
#epta – returns wait times for top Epcot attractions
#dlrhours – returns today’s Disneyland park hours
For more information and a complete list of short codes, visit the help page for the service.
We have more codes in the works so stay tuned, remember that it’s in beta mode, and enjoy!
There’s a few more happy haunts around the Haunted Mansion thanks to an early April Fool’s Day stunt by Google. For a limited time, any Google Map can be turned into a playable level of Pac-Man- the 80’s arcade classic. Of course, since the paths of Disney Parks are laid out as streets in Google Maps, you can run Pac-Man down Main Street and around the hub of the Magic Kingdom! Have Pac-Man eat his way around World Showcase, just like you do at Food & Wine!
To get started, head on over to Google Maps and click on the Pac-Man button in the bottom-right. Remember, this is presumably only for April Fool’s Day, so don’t miss out on playing Pac-Man all over The Most Magical Place on Earth!
Something BIG is coming to Epcot, and it will be here sooner than you think. Former Imagineer and now Disney consultant Jerry Rees recently updated his website bio to the following:
Jerry has Directed a record-setting 16 trans-media Disney Theme Park attractions in Anaheim, California; Orlando, Florida, Hong Kong and Paris, France. His projects span multiple formats, such as Showscan, Hi-Res Digital and in-theater illusions, and include the show “Cinemagique”which won a THEA Award for Best Attraction. His recent creation, “Animation Magic” which plays aboard Disney’s new cruise ships, won a THEA Award for “most innovative use of technology”. His 17th attraction is slated to open at EPCOT in 2016.
Meanwhile, on his resume…
“Mystery Attraction” / EPCOT -Next-gen larger-than-life interactive spectacle. Premiere planned for late 2015 or early 2016.
And then there’s these…
When I spoke to Jerry in late-2013 for a book project, he was actually just a few days away from leaving for Florida to work on the project. While he wouldn’t say too much about it, he claimed it was “very ambitious” and that he “couldn’t believe Disney is willing to invest in something like this”, leading us to believe the project is something the likes of which we have never seen before.
Nothing links this story to the Frozen attraction opening next spring (so you can rule that out and deem that this is a separate project), but there are two possible scenarios for what this attraction might be:
With Innoventions West closing at the end of the month, this could be the replacement for that attraction space; or Innoventions West could become the new Festival Center so Disney could put a new attraction in the Wonders of Life pavilion building.
Rees could be working on a brand new nighttime show for the park to replace IllumiNations: Reflections of Earth.
Based on Rees description of the attraction as a “Next-gen larger-than-life interactive spectacle”, this sounds more like a nighttime show than an attraction, but it really could still be an attraction as opposed to entertainment. We just don’t know enough at this time and there aren’t any very strong rumors out there for what Disney might be up to.
Regardless, it is nice to see that Epcot will not be forgotten in all of the expansions of the other three WDW theme parks, with now a Frozen ride, Frozen meet and greet pavilion, and this “larger-than-life” mystery attraction” on the way by next year. Now if Disney would only tell us what it is…
When Trader Sam’s Enchanted Tiki Bar opened at the Disneyland Hotel in 2011, Walt Disney World regulars immediately were clamoring for the amazing concept to make its way to Florida. Tiki bars are certainly not the most unusual thing in the world anymore, but throw in some Disney magic and nods to some of the greatest theme park attractions of all-time and you have something really special.
Some of the alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks on the menu are transplanted from the California location, but many are unique, and (for the most part) the appetizer menu offered is completely exclusive to the Florida hot spot.
The patio menu (which was much easier to photo in sunlight than the indoor menu under black-light)
If you plan on visiting Trader Sam’s Grog Grotto anytime soon, be advised hours are subject to change as it is in a soft-opening phase now until late April. The official operating hours are 4PM-12AM midnight. These hours are indeed shorter than the west coast counterpart, but the food menu is slightly more limited here and you do not have access to the counter service menu of the nearby establishment like Tangaroa Terrace at the Disneyland Hotel. With the popularity of the bar so far (resulting in multi-hour waits to get inside), I find it hard to believe that these hours will not expand at a later date. Also, children are not allowed inside after 8PM. Right now, the bar is using a pager system and inviting guests to enjoy the same full menu outside on the Tiki Terrace patio which features live music and (soon) a view overlooking the pool area.
The HippopotoMai-Tai
Besides the interior ambiance, the main draw of Trader Sam’s is a series of limited-run collector cups that started with the opening of the Disneyland location in 2011. Many of the original mug designs from Disneyland have already been retired or updated, making the originals quite desirable. Despite Disney claims that the souvenir cups would not be available during this soft opening period, most of them actually are. New souvenir mugs include the Polynesian Pearl, the HippopotoMai-Tai, and Rum Flight.
The Rum Flight
Additional special souvenir glasses just for Grog Grotto are coming, but for now you can acquire some of the Disneyland glasses and bowls as well. The Nautilus drink can be ordered now as well, but they do not have any of the submarine-shaped bowls for purchase just yet.
Sure, getting a Disney-themed souvenir mug is cool and all, but what really makes ordering a drink here an experience is the special effects that take place when certain beverages are offered. While Disneyland has just 4 triggered effects in the bar and lounge, Grog Grotto at the Polynesian currently has 6:
The appetizer menu is a bit small and it would be nice to have some more variety or larger dishes, but whatever plates we did try, we generally enjoyed.
The corn-battered sausage was really great
Pork tacos were solid, but the tortilla was a little bland
Pan-fried dumplings were also excellent
Headhunter Sushi Roll, pricey but spectacular. The sauce really makes it.
Hawaiin Poke was perfect: the tuna and all of the accompaniments were spectacular, my favorite dish
I would like to see the menu here expanded a little, even though you can always go to the bar upstairs and get wings and such, or even next door to get a counter service meal at Captain Cook’s. We continually ordered drinks, but there just wasn’t enough variety or large enough meals to satisfy everyone’s  hunger. Bar food can be great and a lot of the lounges at WDW do a fantastic job putting together small plates that can equal a sizable meal. The focus here is certainly on the drink menu, but I think it’s crazy to not develop a bigger dining menu when you have 130 seats between the Grog Grotto and the Tiki Terrace. Captain Cook’s and the other restaurants here are overwhelmed all of the time, so making this another valid option to guests, even if they just want to eat on the patio, would be great.
I’m really nit-picking about the menu size because everything else was fantastic. The servers are doing a fantastic job for being only 3 days into this (considering the nightmares I’ve had on first nights at new WDW restaurants), the drinks are spectacular, and the ambiance in unmatched. Yes, it is a bar, but it is a great gem for the Polynesian Village.
While many lament the loss of the original lobby, the resort is looking brand new and has only bolstered their already fantastic line-up with Trader Sam’s Grog Grotto. This resort is a special place and they built a really special place inside of it with not much real estate to work with. Trader Sam’s has remained ever-popular over the last 4 years at the Disneyland Hotel because it doesn’t age. It is so well done, so perfectly executed that people keep coming back, just like Pirates of the Caribbean or the Haunted Mansion. It surely will have a long and prosperous run at Walt Disney World as there isn’t anything like it anywhere on property or off.
Even if the wait is a little long, it will be worth it. I can’t imagine anyone wouldn’t have a wonderful time in here, even if you don’t enjoy bars or drinking. It’s just a very pleasant place to hang out, enjoy a beverage and a bite, and soak in some memories from attractions long-gone or much loved.
Last week Hugh Jackman hinted that after his portrayal of Wolverine in “X-Men: Apocalypse,” his next Wolverine film would be his last Wolverine film.
James Mangold, who directed “The Wolverine,” basically confirmed that the next Wolverine will be the last time we see Hugh Jackman as Wolverine.
I for one am going to miss Hugh Jackman as Wolverine. He has done an excellent job ever since he started playing the character back in 2000. He’s been playing Wolverine for 15 years? Wow! I think with each movie, he has gotten better portraying the character and you know that he has loads of respect for the character. Will miss him very much and hope that the last Wolverine movie will be “Old Man Logan.”
Come on Disney and Marvel, make friends with Fox like you did with Sony for Spider-Man. Fox is not going to be able to make a decent adaption of “Old Man Logan” without the assistance of Disney/Marvel loaning out some of their major characters to Fox. This movie can not be done without the Hulk. Period. End of sentence.
First Image Of Ryan Reynolds As “Deadpool”
And It looks great! I was beyond shocked when if first saw this image because one thing about Fox in regards to their Marvel super heroes, they dont like giving them costumes, well, definitely not those that mirror the comic book. Thank you Fox, or whoever made this choice, to go with something authenitc for a change. Hey Disney/Marvel, Captain America can still use some help with his costume.
Character Posters Revealed For Marvel’s “Daredevil” Netflix Series
Matt Murdock/ Daredevil:
Karen Page:
Foggy Nelson:
Claire Temple:
Wilson “Kingpin” Fisk:
Blinded as a young boy but imbued with extraordinary senses, Matt Murdock fights against injustice by day as a lawyer, and by night as the Super Hero ‘Daredevil’ in modern day Hell’s Kitchen, New York City.
Marvel’s “Daredevil” premiers on Netflix on April 10th.
New Featurette Highlighting “Quicksilver” And “Scarlet Witch” From “Avengers: Age Of Ultron”
Elizabeth Olsen and Aaron Taylor-Johnson introduce you to Quicksilver and the Scarlet Witch in a new featurette for Marvel’s “Avengers: Age of Ultron”!
Marvel Studios presents “Avengers: Age of Ultron,” the epic follow-up to the biggest Super Hero movie of all time. When Tony Stark tries to jumpstart a dormant peacekeeping program, things go awry and Earth’s Mightiest Heroes, including Iron Man, Captain America, Thor, The Incredible Hulk, Black Widow and Hawkeye, are put to the ultimate test as the fate of the planet hangs in the balance. As the villainous Ultron emerges, it is up to The Avengers to stop him from enacting his terrible plans, and soon uneasy alliances and unexpected action pave the way for an epic and unique global adventure.
WDWNT’s Newest Program “Nerd Alert” Debuts April 2nd At 10PM
It’s finally here! We have been working on this for a while, but now we have our first episode of “WDWNT: Nerd Alert” in the can and it will air this Thursday night at 10 PM which can be heard on WDWNT: On The Air. Our first episode will immediately follow “WDWNT: The Radio Show,” which will air from 8-10 PM.
I will host the show along with Patrick Hackett and Ron D’Anna. With Disney purchasing Marvel Entertainment in 2009, and then purchasing Star Wars and Lucasfilm in 2013, we realized that without a doubt we have a ton of subjects to talk about regarding those two franchises. Marvel and Star Wars will be our main focus but we also mention any important news made by DC/Warner Brothers and other comic book and sci-fi related production companies.
In our first episode, we will discuss in our news segment:
The latest “Avengers: Age Of Ultron” TV spot.
The Russo Brothers signing on to direct “Avengers: Infinity War Parts 1 and 2.
Star Wars Battlefront coming to next gen platforms and leaving old gen behind.
Our first Topic Of The Week will be “Our Top Ten Superhero Movies Of All Time.”
Finally our last segment will consist of us reading and answering listener emails.
Patrick, Ron and I hope you will join us this Thursday for the very first episode of “WDWNT: Nerd Alert!”
