Production Weekly has revealed that the actual title of the sequel to “TRON: Legacy” will be called “TRON: Ascension.” Production will take place in Vancouver and film for 5 months starting in October 2015 and ending in February 2016.
From Production Weekly:
Source: Production Weekly
Trader Sam’s Grog Grotto did in fact hold a soft opening this weekend and WDWNT was on the scene to check out the bar and lounge amidst the insanity of the first weekend:
Welcome to Trader Sam’s Grog Grotto
Inspirations from the Tiki Room, Jungle Cruise, and 20,000 Leagues Under the Sea fill the unique bar
An octopus and a clam look on as the bartender prepares a Nautilus
Here’s a look at the menu
Every so often, one of these drinks will come out as a black pearl
Here’s a look at the food
The pearl drink cups come out of the oyster
A look at some of the souvenir mugs
The Nautilus bowl is pretty amazing
T-shirts and Hawaiian shirts for sale at Bou-Tiki
Trader Sam’s Grog Grotto is open daily from 4PM until midnight. We’ll share more photos, videos, and a review later this week, so stay tuned!
Are you ready for Grogmageddon? I hope Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort is ready for tomorrow…
Disney officially announced today that Trader Sam’s Grog Grotto will soft open on March 28th, but no souvenir mugs will be available until the official opening in late-April. With the amount of anticipation there is for the opening of this bar and restaurant, one would assume tomorrow is bound to be interesting for the rather small location that seats under 50 guests inside and 82 on the patio.
The drink list will include some favorites from the original location in the Disneyland Hotel, but also 5 new signiature drinks that will eventually have a souvenir mug you can take home:
Only at Trader Sam’s Grog Grotto:
- Polynesian Pearl
- Nautilus
- Castaway Crush
- Tahitian Torch
- Dark & Tropical Stormy
Favorites imported from Trader Sam’s Enchanted Tiki Bar:
- Krakatoa Punch
- Uh-Oa!
- HippopotoMai-Tai
- Shrunken Zombie Head
And there are Sam’s No-Booze Brews:
- Schweitzer Fal
- Skipper Sipper
- Polynesian Punch
There will also be a selection of small plates for guests to enjoy.
So, will you brave the Grogmageddon tomorrow?
D23: The Official Disney Fan Club has announced additional special member events in the Orlando area, adding even more exclusive experiences for fans in Central Florida. Hot on the heels of a D23 Member-exclusive screening of Walt Disney Studios’ live-action Cinderella, the fan club is slated to bring more magic to the Walt Disney World Resort area throughout the rest of 2015, including—for the first time—intimate events celebrating classic Disney films similar to what members enjoy at The Walt Disney Studios lot with guest speakers, screenings, and other surprises.
WAKING UP WITH SLEEPING BEAUTY: On the morning of Saturday, April 18, D23 Gold and Silver Members will be able to enjoy this animated classic on the big screen. Special guest, animator and Walt Disney World Creative Designer Lon Smart, will explore the film’s numerous landmark achievements including its unique artistic style and groundbreaking visual effects. Plus, all members will receive a special journal designed to look like the ornate storybook at the beginning of the film.
LET’S GET TOGETHER WITH THE PARENT TRAP: Celebrate this beloved film—starring Hayley Mills in dual roles—with D23 as we present the 1961 hit on the big screen Saturday, June 6. D23’s Steven Vagnini will present a look at the making of the movie with rarely seen photographs and imagery. All attendees will receive a special gift. Plus, guests who attend the screening will receive priority admission on that day to D23’s shopping event with Mickey’s of Glendale.
MICKEY’S OF GLENDALE ORLANDO SHOPPING EVENTS: The Walt Disney Imagineering store is opening up a pop-up shop for D23 Gold and Silver Members. On Saturday, June 6, guests will be able to peruse and purchase signature items from the store’s unique collection. And on Saturday, November 14, members will be able to pick up some key holiday gift items for the Disney fans in their lives—and for themselves.
SIP AND STROLL: D23 brings a new twist to a fan favorite, as members gather in celebration of the Epcot International Food and Wine Festival on Saturday, October 3. Attendees will enjoy a continental breakfast, guest speakers, and an insider look at this annual event, now in its 20th year, before sipping and strolling around World Showcase—with some delectable surprises.
Calendar (all events and dates are subject to change):
We have a special treat for you today! Our own Nick LoCicero flew high over the construction site for Pandora: The Land of AVATAR at Disney’s Animal Kingdom earlier today and he has some video and photos from his trip to share with us! First up, a video fly-over which will give you a really good look at the site and how big it is compared to the rest of the park:
The DINOSAUR show building is huge, but it appears to be about the same size as the structures rising in Pandora, albeit the AVATAR buildings will be much taller
You can clearly make out the theaters for the Banshee ride now, but it is unclear if the structure next door is related to that ride or the boat attraction
The site looks much more interesting than it did last time we checked in…
For a limited time, a sneak peek of “Tomorrowland” will be presented with special in-theater effects at the Imagination Pavilion theater at Epcot and the Tomorrowland Theater at Disneyland park, current and former homes to the Magic Eye Theater and the Captain EO attraction starring Michael Jackson. At Disneyland, you will also be able to discover an exhibit inspired by the movie, featuring production artwork and props used in the “Tomorrowland” film.
Captain EO closed at Disneyland last year and the now-renamed Tomorrowland Theater has hosted sneak peeks for Guardians of the Galaxy and Big Hero 6 since then, meanwhile Captain EO has never returned as promised. It will be interesting to see if it ever does and if the April closure of Captain EO at Epcot is the final curtain for the 1986 classic in Florida. Only time will tell…
The Disney Parks-exclusive “Tomorrowland” sneak peek begins in mid-April at Epcot and Disneyland park. “Tomorrowland” opens in theaters on May 22, 2015.
Yesterday, a new exhibit opened in the Production Gallery at the Magic of Disney Animation in Disney’s Hollywood Studios. The new exhibit celebrates art from the upcoming PIXAR film Inside Out:
A panoramic view of the exhibit
Marquette statues and artwork make up the exhibit
There is for sure a theme park with a castle in Riley’s mind…
PIXAR clearly tried to delve into what places and ideas exist to a child… and there’s apparently some corporate synergy with this one…
There also might be a roller coaster through Riley’s mind…
The exhibit is now open, so go check it out while you wait for the release of Inside Out this June!
Photos by Kelly Derda
From Twice.com:
Delray Beach, Fla. — SMS Audio, the audio manufacturer helmed by rapper 50 Cent, announced it is has entered into a strategic alliance with Walt Disney Parks and Resorts.
As part of the agreement, SMS Audio is now the official headphones of Walt Disney World Resort and Disneyland Resort, as well as of the Official Disney Fan Club. It will also be a sponsor of “Star Tours – The Adventures Continue” attraction at Hollywood Studios, and a sponsor of the Avengers Super Heroes Half Marathon Weekend and Star Wars Half Marathon Weekend at Disneyland Resort.
SMS Audio’s products are currently sold throughout the resorts, and the new Second Edition Star Wars collection will be available later this spring. Products will also be featured at Disney’s annual Star Wars Weekends, and SMS will participate in the D23 Expo 2015: The Ultimate Disney Fan Event, held this summer at California’s Anaheim Convention Center.
Brian Nohe, SMS Audio president, said in a statement that the company plans to build upon the partnership even further. SMS’s first Lucasfilms- (and thus Disney-) licensed products became available in May 2014. Nohe noted to TWICE a few months later: “A lot people questioned why we’d do that, and the reason is there’s a lot of Star Wars fans. They really appreciate quality product. … We sold out of our first couple runs of Star Wars products, and it’s doing fabulous.”
On Saturday, March 28th, 2015, Theme Park Connection is holding a movie, television, and theme park prop auction unlike any you have ever seen before…
The props in the auction range from movies to television shows, and for those of you interested in Disney, Marvel, or theme park related items, there will be plenty of those:
Chair back from Pirates of the Caribbean: On Stranger Tides
Suit from TRON Legacy
Serum vial from Captain America: The First Avenger
An actual costume form the Ghostbusters Spooktacular show at Universal Studios Florida
There are over 350 items in the auction, so you’ll just have to check it out if you want to see all of the cool props that are up for sale. The auction is being held at iCollector.com beginning at 1PM ET (10AM PT) on Saturday, March 28th.
In celebration of this event, the Theme Park Connection store in Orlando is also offering extended hours on Saturday from 10AM until 5PM.
Theme Park Connection is a proud sponsor of WDWNT.com.
Disney has announced that today will be the final day for the United World Soccer store on the West Side of Disney Springs/Downtown Disney. In May (just in time for “Avengers: Age of Ultron”), the space will re-open as “Super Hero Headquarters”.
According to Disney, the store will “feature popular superhero-themed merchandise”. No other details have been provided. Rumors have indicated that a Marvel store was coming to Disney Springs, but nothing in the information released so far by Disney states this is an official or Disney-operated Marvel store, but that doesn’t mean that it won’t be.
Marvel merchandise can currently be found at D-Street on the West Side, but we are expecting all of the merchandise to be either removed or moved to the new store if it is in-fact Disney owned.
