VIDEO: Preview “Star Wars: The Force Awakens” in NEW 360 Degree Experience np

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Today Facebook announced that they’re rolling out 360-degree videos in their News Feed. The Star Wars Facebook Page was one of the first publishers to take advantage of this new 360 degree experience.Disney and Lucasfilm are proud to debut an exclusive 360 experience from the upcoming movie “Star Wars: The Force Awakens” that brings fans inside the beloved universe.

Remember to drag and click the video for an immersive experience!

Source: Star Wars Facebook

FIRST LOOK: Mickey and Figment Celebrate 20 Years of the Food & Wine Festival at Epcot with New Merchandise for 2015

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Even though the Festival doesn’t actually start until tomorrow, merchandise was out in MouseGear today

Shotglass… I mean toothpick holder

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They even have a new garbage can salt and pepper shaker for the Festival

We have plenty more photos and coverage from the Epcot International Food & Wine Festival coming over the weekend, so stay tuned!

PHOTOS BY DIRK WALLEN

Season Of The Force Begins at Disneyland November 16th, 2015 np

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The Disney Parks Blog has just provided us with an update of new and exciting information regarding Seasons Of The Force, which is the upcoming Star Wars event that will be celebrated at the Disney parks.

From Disney Parks Blog:

At Disney Parks, we’re preparing to celebrate the excitement around all things Star Wars with brand-new themed experiences. Guests in Tomorrowland at Disneyland park in Southern California will soon be able to experience their favorite Star Wars stories when Season of the Force begins November 16. We’ll have opening dates to share for these new Star Wars experiences at Disney’s Hollywood Studios in Florida soon.

Season of the Force at Disneyland park will take guests to a galaxy far, far away with these special experiences:

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Star Wars Launch Bay

This new area will offer opportunities to visit with favorite Star Wars characters, special exhibits, peeks at the upcoming Star Wars: The Force Awakens and much more. Here’s a look inside!

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  • Choose Your Destiny with Special Character Experiences
    • Dark Side – Encounter one of the most iconic villains from Star Wars, Darth Vader.
    • Light Side – Fly casual at this makeshift Rebel base, and meet the most famous co-pilot in the galaxy, Chewbacca.
  • Explore the Dark and the Light in Themed Galleries
    • Dark Side Gallery – Get a look at authentic pieces of stormtrooper armor as well as famous Sith lightsabers once wielded by masters of the dark side.
    • Light Side Gallery – Explore a gallery filled with Rebel flight helmets and lightsabers once wielded by Jedi Knights.
    • Preview Gallery – See props from the upcoming film, Star Wars: The Force Awakens.
    • Starship Gallery – Discover models of famous starships and their pilots from throughout the Star Wars saga.
  • Join the Battle in the Star Wars Game Center – Play the latest games from the Star Wars galaxy, including Disney Infinity 3.0 – featuring park-exclusive Toy Box levels.

Jedi Training: Trials of the Temple

Coming in December, experience a twist on the Jedi Training experience when you will encounter new characters and a new villain from the popular Disney XD series, Star Wars Rebels.

Star Tours – The Adventures Continue

This popular attraction will feature a new scene inspired by the upcoming film, Star Wars: The Force Awakens

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Limited-Time Experiences

  • Hyperspace Mountain – Climb aboard a reimagined Space Mountain attraction, in which guests will join an X-wing starfighter battle.
  • Revisit favorite scenes from classic Star Wars films at Tomorrowland Theater.
  • Try new themed food.

Choose your side during Season of the Force, beginning November 16 at Disneyland park in California. And keep an eye on the Disney Parks Blog for dates and details on these new Star Wars experiences coming to Disney’s Hollywood Studios in Florida.

Source: Disney Parks Blog

Jedi Training Academy at Hollywood Studios Ends October 4th, New Star Wars Show On The Way np

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The long-running version of Jedi Training Academy that you know and love will have its final performances on October 4th, 2015 at Disney’s Hollywood Studios.

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To coincide with the upcoming release of The Force Awakens and Season of the Force, a new version of the show will debut later this year. The new show was already formally announced for Disneyland Park:

Jedi Training: Trials of the Temple

Coming in December, experience a twist on the Jedi Training experience when you will encounter new characters and a new villain from the popular Disney XD series, Star Wars Rebels.

The new villain is expected to be the Inquisitor. The new show should debut at Hollywood Studios by Thanksgiving.

Pecos Bill’s at the Magic Kingdom Introducing Completely Revamped Mexican Style Menu in October np

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Pecos Bill’s Tall Tale Inn & Cafe at the Magic Kingdom is about to undergo a radical menu overhaul.

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Beginning October 1st, 2015, the new menu will feature fajitas, burritos, and rice bowls. The changes will come after a 3 day closure of the restaurant September 28th through the 30th.

The current menu features items like burgers, sandwiches and fries for the most part.

 

Dates Announced for “Star Wars – Seasons of the Force” Event at Walt Disney World

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Disney has confirmed that Star Wars: Season of the Force will arrive at Disney’s Hollywood Studios on January 8th, 2016, running until March 20th, 2016. The event will include special food, drink, and merchandise offerings, as well as a special fireworks show on Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays. All of the other offerings for the event will have already debuted by December 2015, including a new scene on Star Tours and the Star Wars Launch Bay attraction.

 

The event will replace Star Wars Weekends in 2016. There is still no word if Star Wars Weekends will ever return.

VIDEO: First Look Inside Morimoto Asia at Disney Springs

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Chef Masaharu Morimoto is teaming up with Patina Restaurant Group to open Morimoto Asia as Walt Disney World Resort brings to life Disney Springs, an entertainment-dining-retail district re-imagined from Downtown Disney. Studio V’s design for Morimoto Asia features a new two-story glass entrance, Asian calligraphy facades, and outdoor dining areas with views overlooking Disney Springs. To open in summer 2015 at The Landing, in the heart of Disney Springs, Morimoto Asia is the Japanese master chef’s first pan-Asian dining experience. (Concept renderings courtesy of Studio V.)

Morimoto Asia will open to guests tomorrow at Disney Springs, but today, Disney is sharing a behind-the-scenes look at Walt Disney World’s newest sit-down restaurant:

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“Enchanted 2” Still In Development; Now Has a New Title

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After the box office success of “Enchanted”, it was kind of surprising to see that Disney didn’t follow up immediately with a sequel. It’s been 8 years since “Enchanted” was released and now according to Collider, Disney is developing the sequel and it will be titled “Disenchanted”.

From Collider:

We’ve heard rumblings over the years of minimal movement on Enchanted 2, but now sources tell us that the project is seriously heating up over at the Mouse House. Anne Fletcher (“The Proposal”) remains attached to direct, and the studio is now in the process of punching up the script with the hopes that it will be in greenlight-ready shape very soon. What’s more, we know the current working title: “Disenchanted”.

Story details remain under wraps, and it’s still unclear exactly which cast members will return. Amy Adams led a cast that included James Marsden, Patrick Dempsey, and Susan Sarandon in the first film and she has been enthusiastic about reprising her lead role over the years. Enchanted was a wonderful showcase of her talents, as she was able to bring the traditionally naïve “Disney princess” archetype to reality with shades of dimension and show off her formidable singing pipes in the process.

Source: Collider