“Star Wars: The Force Awakens 3D Collectors Edition” Coming Home On November 15th

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For those of you that held out and were waiting for the 3D version of “Star Wars: The Force Awakens” to be released, well, you’re in luck. “The Star Wars: The Force Awakens 3D Collectors Edition” will be released on November 15th in the US and October 31st overseas. This will be a “4 Disc” collection.

Entertainment Weekly has released some of the information for this special Collector’s Edition and it will actually have director’s commentary by J.J. Abrams. Also, along with the original special features found on the original version, there will be even more special features including additional deleted scenes.

Here’s what else will be in the new collection:

  • A look at how sound technicians blend action with audio effects in the featurette Foley: A Sonic Tale.
  • Sounds of the Resistance, another audio themed doc showing how the sound designers blended real recordings into otherworldly effects in the film.
  • Deleted Scenes – While there were a handful of deleted footage on the original Blu-ray, this one promises even more “never-before-shared” scenes.
  • Dressing the Galaxy – A look at how wardrobe designs from the original trilogy were retooled by costume designer Michael Kaplan to fit the galaxy three decades later.
  • Daisy Ridley and John Boyega share a conversation in The Scavenger and the Stormtrooper, a featurette that was released only on the previous disc as an exclusive at Target stores.
  • Inside the Armory – A tour of the various weapons and battle gear in the battle between the Resistance and The First Order.

Source: Entertainment Weekly

TONIGHT on WDW News Tonight (8/10/16) – 45 Greatest Things EVER at Walt Disney World, Another Map Game

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Tonight on WDW News Tonight, we present our voting spectacular for the 45 greatest things ever at Walt Disney World, we play WDWNT: The Map Game with a 45th anniversary twist, and Nick tries to not mess up most of the show for once…

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If you are in the Orlando area, you can tune in to AM 1520 WBZW at showtime. For those outside the Orlando area, the show can be heard (and now watched via video stream) at Listen.WDWNT.com on your computer or mobile device. The show also utilizes new interactive avenues for our audience, including a live chat, the ability to call-in to the show, and live polling.WDW News Tonight is hosted by Tom Corless and Nick LoCicero, but also features appearances by a number of other WDWNT correspondents.

Coming up on this week’s show:

  • A recap of the week’s news (with a WDWNT comedic twist)
  • Tom & Nick Are Angry About Things
  • The Wonderful World of Psychotic Comments
  • “WDWNT: The 45th Anniversary Map Game”, featuring prizes from Theme Park Connection
  • Flash Back to the Future – The History of Cinderella Castle
  • Who’s Hates Tom Now?
  • In-Depth Discussion – Our 45 Greatest Things EVER at Walt Disney World (PLUS least favorite things)
  • And more!

We hope that you will tune in tonight at 9PM ET for another episode of WDW News Tonight!

If you missed the last show, you can watch it here:

VOTE: Choose the 45 Greatest Things EVER at Walt Disney World!

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Over the last 9 years, WDWNT has hosted some of the most amazing historical Disney Parks countdowns, whether it was the greatest moments in the history of Epcot, Hollywood Studios, Walt Disney World, or event the 60 year history of Disney theme parks. Well, now we’re taking it a whole lot further…

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We are on a quest to find the 45 greatest thing to EVER exist at Walt Disney World. From food to attractions, characters to restaurants, and everything in-between (like maybe the Dinosaur Jubilee, Pin Trading, or even parking trams), we need to know what 45 things are the absolute best things about the Vacation Kingdom of the World. Why 45? Well, because Walt Disney World is turning 45 this year!

This is where you come in… we need you to decide what makes the list! Voting is open right now at THIS LINK, but I will warn you it is pretty intense and might take you a few minutes (or hours if you are as intense about you love for all things Disney World as we are). The list has almost 1000 items on it and you will have to distribute 200 points at your will between the items you want to see on the list. Each item can get between 1-9 points, and with a 200 point limit overall, you will want to spend your points wisely.

Voting is only open for a limited time through tonight’s broadcast of WDW News Tonight, which of course will be live from 9PM-11PM ET at listen.WDWNT.com, AM 1520 WBZW in Orlando, and on YouTube.

The results will be distributed through original YouTube programming, as well as on the WDW News Today Podcast over the next several weeks.

So, what are you waiting for? GET VOTING!

PHOTO REPORT: Epcot 8/10/16 (Food & Wine, Biergarten Merchandise, Star Wars, ETC.)

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Epcot prepares for the Food and Wine Festival and Biergarten unleashed a tremendous line of merchandise in our latest report from Epcot:

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Prep work is in full swing for the 2016 Food and Wine Festival

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A lot of work going on in MouseGear

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A Build-Your-Own-Lightsaber kiosk was added to the Star Wars section

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The Liquid Layer play area is closed for refurbishment… during the hottest time of the year…

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Don’t worry, ti was just after 7… Yeah, 7…

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Lighting rigs up by the Festival Center, not sure as to why

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Some Norwegian art was added to the rather bare exit walls of Frozen Ever After

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Germany had a number of merchandise items that were at least new to me

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As much Rose and Crown merchandise as there is, Biergarten might have even more…

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I also found this rather charming Rapunzel shirt for kids

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When did Disney start selling their own Hidden Mickey book?

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Enter “The Fit2Run’s Magical Marathon Sweepstakes” To Win Big Prizes!

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Fit2Run, The Runner’s Superstore is pleased to present Fit2Run’s Magical Marathon Sweepstakes which began on Aug. 1, 2016 – September 5, 2016.  Enter2Win a Magical Race-cation to the Walt Disney World® Resort for the 2017 Walt Disney World® Marathon Weekend!

Sweepstakes Package Includes:

  • (2) Entries into the 2017 Walt Disney World® Marathon Weekend (race of your choice)
  • 3-night/4-day Walt Disney World® Resort Stay
  • (8) One-Day/One Park Magic Your Way® Theme Park Tickets
  • $250 Walt Disney World Gift Card
  • $200 Fit2Run Gift Card
  • Airfare from anywhere within the Continental United States*
  • Marathon VIP Tent/Reception Passes
  • Transportation on Disney’s Magical Express© to the Walt Disney World® Resort to/from the Orlando International Airport.

To enter the Fit2Run Magical Marathon Sweepstakes, got to the Fit2Run website.

Source: Fit2Run

LISTEN: The Jedi, Hero & Princess Podcast #017 – Popcorn Dale is Life

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We all have tales of adventure to tell on this edition of JHP… Zoe bumps kids out of the way at a claw machine, Nick tests out purses at Kate Spade and Brendt cordons off an area at Toys R Us to search for Marvel Tsums. Zoe talks about the Disneyland reaction to the coming entertainment changes, Nick wonders if they can still call them mugs if they have no handles, and Brendt rejoices about Guardians of the Galaxy. We go shopping with Zoe. We talk Star Wars with Nick. And Brendt gets us up to date on all things Marvel. We also keep you up to date on merchandise like Pins, Vinyls and Disney Store goodies.

Download Episode 17 Here

The Jedi, Hero and Princess is a biweekly podcast about all things Disney, Star Wars and Marvel. There are plenty places to get the latest news and commentary of the day, but JHP offers fun, lively, casual discussions about things going on across the Disney universe. Each show, go Shopping with Zoe and find out some of the coolest and often most adorable products out there. Brendt fills us in on Marvel comics, TV, movies and merchandise. And Nick finds some of the best stories in the galaxy. JHP has competitions, keeps you up to date on the latest collectibles and at the end of each show, the fan favorite “Most Embarrassing Moment Since the Last Podcast.” Subscribe to JHP on iTunes

Find more episodes at JediHeroPrincess.com

PHOTO REPORT: Hollywood Studios 8/9/16 (Goodbye Trolley, Trees, & Radio Tower, Star Wars Construction Continues)

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More and more is vanishing from Disney’s Hollywood Studios, but don’t worry, socks and Star Wars are coming in our latest photo report:

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Welcome to Hollywood!

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The ABC Sound Studio radio tower was finally taken down since the theater has nothing to do with radio…

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Path of the Jedi also got a fancy permanent sign

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The Backlot Express menu also features calorie counts

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Trees were removed around the Center Stage area to help with guest flow during fireworks

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I’m hoping this whole area will be bulldozed and re-imagined once the expansion is complete because it is a disaster right now

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The rather ugly show towers, the stage, and the loss of trees are really killing what was a spectacular view

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The various equipment for the nighttime show up on the Theater isn’t helping…

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Looking through the scrims at MuppetVision 3-D, we can see the latest demolition progress for Star Wars Land

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Work continues on PizzeRizzo in the Muppets Courtyard

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Walls were moved out the backside of New York Street to accommodate some tree removal

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New light-up spinning top BB-8 key chain for sale

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Only $12.99…

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The Red Car Trolley cart on Sunset Boulevard is gone, replaced with a generic cart once used in the Backlot

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The Trolley lines have come down a well. Sadly, it is unclear if this will return.

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The baked potatoes have debuted at Fairfax Fare

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Not only are there monorail socks, but Disney has released a ton of novelty socks at the parks as of late

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New Toy Story baseball caps for kids

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Some new “cute” character mugs. Surprised the Dopey ones haven’t fallen to the lower shelf yet…

UPDATE: Steamboat Removed from “Fantasmic!” at Disney World Following Character Fall

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Following Dopey’s tremendous fall from the top of the Steamboat Willie Steamboat that regularly appears during the finale of Fantasmic! at Disney’s Hollywood Studios, Walt Disney World has pulled the Steamboat from the show and replaced it with a simple water-wall effect.

Thanks to @WDWResortRoblox on twitter for sending along the following screenshot from a live stream of “Fantasmic!” last night at Disney’s Hollywood Studios at Walt Disney World:

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The assumption is that the boat will be modified for the safety of the performers, but there has been no official word from Disney as of yet. There is no word on when the Steamboat might return to the show at this time, but seeing as it is considered the highlight of the show by many guests, one would assume it will be back soon.