Steven Spielberg Seems To Confirm Directing Harrison Ford In “Indiana Jones 5”

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While out promoting his latest movie, “Bridge Of Spies”, Steven Spielberg seems to have dropped a bomb that both Harrison Ford and he will be back for “Indiana Jones 5”.

When asked by Yahoo Movies, “What has made your long standing collaboration such a success?”, Spielberg mentioned that:

“Tom (Hanks) is tied with Harrison Ford. Harrison and I have done 4 movies and Tom and I have done 4 movies. Now, I’ll probably do “Indy 5″ with Harrison and that will be 5 for Harrison and 4 for Tom. I got to make another one with Tom so it will be 5 for Tom and 5 for Harrison.”

The key word is “probably”, which means more than likely. I am sure that Kathleen Kennedy, Steven Spielberg and Harrison Ford have had discussions about doing “Indiana Jones 5”. In May, Kennedy, the president of Lucasfilm, did confirm to Vanity Fair that “Indiana Jones 5” will be made. Kennedy has had a close working relationship with Spielberg for decades being producer for many of Spielberg’s films including  “E.T”., “The Jurassic Park Trilogy”, “The Back To The Future Trilogy” and of course all of the “Indiana Jones” movies. Ford has also mentioned that he wants to do one more “Indiana Jones” movie.

We have heard rumors that we should expect a fifth “Indiana Jones” movie sometime in 2018. Hopefully we’ll hear something official from Lucasfilm in the near future.

Source: Yahoo

Tortuga Tavern at Magic Kingdom Getting New Menu Starting 10/14

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On the heels of the Pecos Bill’s menu change, the seasonally operating Tortuga Tavern in Adventureland at the Magic Kingdom is switching to a new menu as well.

 

New menu items include barbecue sandwiches with either pulled pork, sliced beef brisket or grilled chicken breast, all served on Texas toast with beans and cole slaw.

 

Vegetarians, or anyone looking for a lighter meal will enjoy the roasted corn and vegetable salad, served with vinaigrette dressing. Barbecue beef brisket or chicken can also be added to the salad.

 

 

Spider-Man Meet & Greet Moving in at Super Hero Headquarters, Captain America Leaves Disneyland

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Innoventions at Disneyland is currently being converted into the Tomorrowland Expo Center, home to Super Hero HQ and Star Wars Launch Bay, which will open on November 16th. When it does open, guests will be able to meet the one and only Spider-Man!

 

Spider-Man can already be seen at Walt Disney Studios Paris, but this will be his first meet and greet appearance in the Disney Parks here in the United States. The attraction will also include the returning Thor meet and greet experience, Iron Man Tech exhibit, a MARVEL gaming zone, and small store selling super hero goods.

While the Captain America meet and greet is going away, Disney has promised that Cap will return soon. The space being used for the Spider-Man meet and greet is flex space and will change to a different MARVEL character every few months.

VIDEO: New Projection Scene Added to the Finale of The Great Movie Ride

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While it has been several months since the debut of the new Great Movie Ride presented by Turner Classic Movies, the ride continues to add new details. The rather dark room following the film montage at the end of the attraction added a large new projection very quietly over the last few weeks:

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The new scene can only really be experienced if you are in the second train on the ride, meaning you are parked to the right side during the film montage at the end. During the slightly longer trip this train takes back to the station, guests can look up and see some classic film moments from the montage before they “rise dramatically to their feet” and exit.

New Trailer For “Star Wars: The Force Awakens” To Premier This Monday, October 19th

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With close to two months before the release of “Star Wars: The Force Awakens” releasing in theaters we will see a the first full length trailer this coming Monday, October 19th. This trailer will also be the final trailer released befpore the release of “The Force Awakens” in theaters on December 18th. The official logo for the movie will also be revealed, which should be expected to be on future merchandise.

Although Disney and Lucasfilm have not made an official announcement, numerous sources have heard that the trailer is coming this Monday and according to MakingStarWars.com, the trailer will premier on ESPN during Monday Night Football. The official announcement is expected to come either this Friday or sometime this weekend.

You will also be able to purchase tickets this Monday for “Star Wars: The Force Awakens”. Although also not confirmed, numerous AMC Theater ticket managers have informed their employees that tickets will be going on sale this Monday.

Source: Making Star Wars

“Fantastic Four” Movie Rights Are Back With Disney/Marvel; Deal Includes “Dr. Doom”, “Silver Surfer” & “Galactus”; New Film In 2020

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Although this has not been officially announced by FOX, Marvel or Disney it does seem that this could be a great day, make that a FANTASTIC day! After years of being at FOX, the first family of comics is finally coming home to Marvel! According to Den Of Geek, Marvel has made a deal with Fox to secure the rights of the “Fantastic Four” movie franchise. The deal would include classic characters such as “Dr. Doom”, “Silver Surfer” and “Galactus”. The first movie is expected to come out in 2020. What definitely was instrumental to the return of the “Fantastic Four” from Marvel was the disastrous box office return from the recent “Fantastic Four” reboot that Fox released this summer in theaters. Also Fox was looking to bring the “X-Men” to TV but they needed Marvel to sign off on the deal and that deal seems to be going through too. It appears that is now part of the deal and Fox will be bringing the “X-Men” series, “Hellfire” and “Legion” to television.

From Den Of Geek:

According to our source, Fox were given the TV rights for X-Men in exchange for Fantastic Four. The deal’s been in the works for some time we’re told. Further, the timing of Marvel’s recent announcement of its movie slate leading up to the year 2020 and the X-Men TV series is no coincidence.

Again, still no official confirmation from the studios involved but it appears that all of the peaces are fitting together.

  • The Fantastic Four reboot was universally panned by most critics and movie goers.
  • FOX announced a few months ago that they want to bring the “X-Men” to television in some form but cant do it with out Marvel’s authorization.
  • Marvel announced recently at the New York Comic Con, that they are adding 3 unnamed Marvel movies to the Marvel Cinematic Universe slate in 2020.

Source: Den Of Geek

All NEW WDW News Today: The Radio Show Tonight (10/15/15) – Annual Price Breakdown, Morimoto Review, & More!

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Tonight we discuss the Annual Passholder ticket price hikes at Walt Disney World and Disneyland. We look forward to hear from you, on how it will impact your future ticket buying plans. We also have a ton of Disney Springs news to cover and Nick is from New York Comic Con 2015 with plenty of stories to share.

You can also win some great prizes from Theme Park Connection! Joins us LIVE.

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. 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 Radio.WDWNT.com.

The show begins at 8PM EST every Thursday night, don’t miss it!

Tom Corless’s 10/16/15 WDW Photo Report (Disney Springs, Hollywood Studios, Animal Kingdom, Etc.)

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I managed to visit Disney Springs, Disney’s Hollywood Studios, and Disney’s Animal Kingdom over the course of the last week, so let’s take a look at what’s new and noteworthy in my latest photo report:

Construction of Town Center is coming along nicely

STK Steakhouse as seen from the top of the Orange Parking structure

New 4 parks ornaments

New Mickey Mouse food magnets were recently released

The expansion continues inside World of Disney

Cool new Mad Tea Party hat for sale

 

With the stage gone, the Chinese Theater is unobstructed for the first time since 2001 at Hollywood Studios

 

 

 

New “purchase with purchase” items available around the resort

 

There is a throw with a matching design inside this bag

 

 

New Fantasia ear hat ornament set

 

Work continues on Star Wars Launch Bay, opening in December

 

Billboard for The Force Awakens behind the Chinese Theater

 

One for Jungle Book as well

 

Sunset Showcase visible behind Rock ‘N’ Roller Coaster

Pop Secret is now the sponsor of Fantasmic! at Hollywood Studios

 

The once temporary railing inisde the Great Movie Ride finally got a more permanent look

 

New antenna topper

 

Not sure I have ever seen Disney character dreidels before…

 

WITH INSTRUCTIONS!

 

Mulch, Sweat, and Shears had their final show on Saturday, the group is being retired as the park heads in a new direction

Moving to Animal Kingdom, 4 cranes loom over the AVATAR construction site

 

The hyena area on Kiliminjaro appears to be finished, just obscured from view by plants


GIRAFFE!

The new building on Discovery Island is coming along nicely

Disney Outfitters actually lost a room in the construction of the new building

Some years ago, the Art of Disney store would have started right about here

Disney Outfitters has a lot of great Conversation Fund merchandise

Work continues on the backside of the new building as well

You can find the Vampire Mickey popcorn bucket at Animal Kingdom

The Duffy meet and greet may be gone, but Shellie May is coming to Walt Disney World. The book is the first item to hit shelves.

Disney Interactive Releases Puzzle Game “Disney Dream Treats” Set in Disney Parks np

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Disney Interactive has launched Disney Dream Treats, a new match-three puzzle game for mobile devices that takes players on a dream tour of restaurants in Disney Parks and Resorts around the world, and lets them interact with some of their favorite Disney characters.

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In Disney Dream Treats, players will help Mickey, Minnie, Ariel, Belle, Buzz Lightyear, Woody, and more favorite characters welcome guests to famous Disney eateries and serve up mouth-watering treats through more than 100 levels of puzzle matching fun.

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Familiar Disney treats featured in the game include Disneyland churros, frosted Mickey cookies and more. Players can draw lines using these famous treats to make a match and fill the guest’s requests. Players can use photos of families and friends in-game, dressing them in various Disney hats and clothing, to make the gameplay even more fun.

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To help serve guests faster, players can unleash magical character combo boosters and power-ups like Belle’s “Rose” or Mickey’s “Fireworks.” As players progress through the game, they will visit numerous Disney restaurants and character dining experiences featured at Disney Parks and Resorts around the globe.

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Disney Dream Treats is for download in the Apple App Store, Google Play, Windows App Store and Amazon Appstore.

WDWNT Celebrates “Back to the Future” with the Complete History of Disney vs. Universal in a Special LIVE Broadcast

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IT’S TIME TO GO BACK… LIVE!

Set your time coordinates for a very special WDWNT live program this Wednesday, October 21st, 2015, as we celebrate the WDW News Today podcast’s most popular segment, Back to the Future’s 30th anniversary, and the date Doc Brown and Marty traveled to in the classic film series all in one unforgettable evening. We may not be flying around in cars, racing around on hoverboards, or wearing power laces, but we do live in pretty exciting time in the “Theme Park Wars”. Celebrating the studio that is home to the BTTF franchise, we are going to take an incredible journey over 90 year history of the battle between Universal Studios and the Walt Disney Company that was waged mostly on the theme park battlefield. From JAWS vs. Splash Mountain, to Back to the Future: The Ride vs. Star Tours, to even Harry Potter vs. AVATAR, we’ll take you through the storied rivalry decade by decade as only we can.

So don’t miss “WDWNT’s Back to the Future LIVE: The History of Disney vs. Universal” at 9PM EST on Wednesday, October 21st, 2015, only at (“WHERE TOM, WHERE?”) Listen.WDWNT.com!

SIDE NOTE: Our sponsors at Theme Park Connection are also getting into the Back to the Future fun this week with a special event at their Orlando-area store! In celebration of October 21, 2015, TPC will be holding a special event, sale, and costume contest. Customers on Wednesday will find the store specially decorated for the event, as well as many items marked down to “1980’s prices”. Also, each person who shops with them in a Back to the Future related costume will get a $20 Gift Card to use in their store. The grand prize winner will receive a $250 Theme Park Connection gift card, as well as a Back to the Future prize pack.

Here are the contest rules:

1. Event takes place during store hours on October 21, 2015.

2. Costumes must be from the following categories- Old West (1890’s), 1950’s, 1980’s, the Future (as seen in BTTF Part II), or a specific character from the film series.

3. If you choose to participate, Theme Park Connection will post a photo of you and your costume on their social media sites. Winners will be determined by our Facebook and Instagram followers.

Again, the event takes place at Theme Park Connection between 10:00AM and 5:00PM on Wednesday, October 21st, 2015.

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