PHOTOS: First Look at All of the Merchandise for Pandora – The World of AVATAR

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As the opening of Pandora: The World of Avatar is officially only 1 month away from today, Disney today released some new photos of the items guests will find for sale on the alien planet.

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The merchandise above is inspired by the land itself. It incorporates the beauty of the bioluminescence you can expect to see at night.

The painting used on the merchandise was created by Dylan Cole, Co-Production Designer for the upcoming “Avatar” movie sequels. In it, he captured the bioluminescent world of Pandora at night with two new pieces. One image was inspired by the Na’vi River Journey, while the other pictures the beautiful Valley of Mo’ara. In addition to being available as prints, elements from his nighttime artwork were added to the apparel, home décor, accessories and other products. More of Dylan’s work is found on the Countdown to Pandora pin collection that was released this spring.

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The cave painting art above was based on sketches by Walt Disney Imagineer Joe Rohde for the Avatar Flight of Passage attraction.

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This merchandise is based on the ‘Shaman of Songs’ who is in the Nav’i River Journey ride. The key importance was the connection the Shaman had to nature and Disney wanted items that represented that idea.

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Finally, the art team at Disney created patch designs representing different experiences guests will have while visiting Pandora. In addition to other products, guests will find select patch designs in the Intergalactic Passport Kit from Alpha Centauri Expeditions. The kit includes a passport, three sticker pages, a button, and a photo ID badge. This item, along with the Na’vi Translator Device, are perfect for exploring Pandora.

You can expect to find all of these merchandise items and more at Wind Traders in Pandora: The World of Avatar when it opens May 27th at Disney’s Animal Kingdom.

Huge Sale on Star Wars Merchandise Just In Time For Star Wars Day

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“Star Wars Day” is coming – May the 4th – so now is the time to gear up for the occasion with some great Star Wars merchandise from around the galaxy. And there’s no better time because right now, ThinkGeek is having a huge May the 4th Sale.

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Make some popcorn in this Death Star Popcorn Maker and then serve it in these R2-D2 bowls, while sipping your beverage of choice from the R2-D2 Can Cooler.

/> Death Star Popcorn Maker</a>, <del>$49.99</del> $39.99</td> <td><a href= /> R2-D2 Melamine Bowls</a>, <del>$19.99</del> $7.99</td> <td><a href= />R2-D2 Can Cooler</a>, <del>$9.99</del> $3.99</td> </tr> </tbody> </table> <p>Plus, with a $50 purchase you get a free Maz Kanata pin, and with an $80 purchase you get both the Maz Kanata pin and a Jabba the Hutt pin!</p> <p><a href= width=

To help you reach those thresholds, there are over 150 items on sale. Here are some of the best deals:

/> R2-D2 Dome Purse</a>, <del>$59.99</del> $35.99</td> <td><a href= /><br /> Star Wars Lightsaber Selfie Stick</a>, <del>$19.99</del> $3.99</td> <td><a href= /> Star Wars Desktop Accent Lamp</a>, <del>$39.99</del> $9.99</td> </tr> <tr> <td><a href= /> Star Wars Death Star Heat Change Mug</a>, <del>$12.99</del> $6.49</td> <td><a href= /> Star Wars Hand Towel Set – R2-D2 & C-3PO</a>, <del>$24.99</del> $9.99</td> <td><a href= /><br /> Star Wars Death Star USB Car Charger</a>, <del>$29.99</del> $9.99</td> </tr> <tr> <td><a href= /><br /> Star Wars Death Star Dinner Set</a>, <del>$24.99</del> $9.99</td> <td><a href= /> Star Wars Tatooine Dinner Set</a>, <del>$24.99</del> $9.99</td> <td><a href= /> Star Wars Cloud City Dinner Set</a>, <del>$24.99</del> $9.99</td> </tr> </tbody> </table> <p>Check out all the <a href=Star Wars sale items at ThinkGeek.com.

All WDWNT T-Shirts on Sale Including Pandora Ale, Captain EO Crunch, and Tangled Toilets

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That’s right, TeePublic’s April Sale is now underway, with all tees* just $14.00. Check out our three new releases:

Captain EO Crunch

Based on the parody commercial created for the WDWNT.com Christmas Podcast Parade, celebrate Captain EO with a big bowl of Captain EO Crunch cereal! Created by artist Rob Yeo for WDWNT.com.

WDWNT.com March Tragic - 'Punzel's Poopers T-Shirt

The winner of the 2017 WDWNT March Tragic contest, this shirt pays homage to the Tangled Toilets (a.k.a. Fantasyland Restrooms) that WDWNT covered extensively back in 2013 when they were under construction.

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Celebrate the opening of Pandora: The World of AVATAR at Disney’s Animal Kingdom at the Walt Disney World Resort, where you will be able to drink beers “indigenous” to the fictional planet of Pandora.

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A rather uncouth parody of the many “My Favorite Disney Princess” shirts you see around the parks.

This sale ends at midnight Friday, April 28, so don’t delay! Order yours today! And remember, TeePublic offers a variety of shirt colors in case you’d rather have a different color fabric. They also have women’s style shirts too!

*All sizes S-XL are $14.00. There is a small surcharge for sizes 2X and higher.

The “D23 Expo 2017” Lineup Has Been Announced; Including Presentations For Walt Disney Studios, Pixar, Star Wars, Marvel And Disney Parks And Resorts

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GO BEHIND THE SCENES WITH THE WALT DISNEY STUDIOS, PIXAR, MARVEL, STAR WARS, AND WALT DISNEY PARKS AND RESORTS AT D23 EXPO 2017

Fan-Favorite Events, Including the Disney Legends Awards Ceremony, Plus a New Concert by Alan Menken, Take Center Stage in the 6,800-Seat “Hall D23” Venue at the Anaheim Convention Center.

D23: The Official Disney Fan Club has announced the lineup of the most highly anticipated presentations at D23 Expo 2017, July 14–16. The Disney Legends Awards Ceremony, hosted by Disney Chairman and CEO Bob Iger, will kick off the Expo on Friday morning, July 14. Later that same day, The Walt Disney Studios will give fans a sneak peek at all the latest from Walt Disney Animation Studios and Pixar. On Saturday morning, The Walt Disney Studios will preview the coming slate of live-action films from Disney, Marvel, and Lucasfilm. Then, on Saturday afternoon, fans will get a preview of what’s in store at Walt Disney Parks and Resorts during a presentation hosted by Parks and Resorts Chairman Bob Chapek. Sunday afternoon, Disney Legend Alan Menken will take fans on a musical journey during an all-new concert.

These Expo favorites will take place in “Hall D23,” the 6,800-seat venue located in Hall D of the Anaheim Convention Center. The schedule of Hall D23 Events and Presentations are as follows (all events subject to change):

The Disney Legends Awards Ceremony will take place at 10 a.m. Friday, July 14. The ceremony, hosted by Disney Chairman and CEO Bob Iger, will once again honor those visionaries and artists who have made significant contributions to the Disney legacy. This year’s recipients are: Carrie Fisher, Clyde “Gerry” Geronimi, Manuel Gonzales, Mark Hamill, Wayne Jackson, Stan Lee, Garry Marshall, Julie Taymor, and Oprah Winfrey.

The Walt Disney Studios will present a behind-the-scenes look at its blockbuster collection of upcoming films in two jam-packed Hall D23 sessions. At 2:30 p.m. on Friday, fans will discover what’s on the drawing board for the acclaimed filmmakers at Walt Disney Animation Studios and Pixar Animation Studios. On Saturday at 10:30 a.m., Disney, Marvel, and Lucasfilm showcase the Studios’ exciting slate of live-action films. As always, attendees will be treated to exclusive footage, special guest appearances, and more!

On Saturday, July 15, at 3 p.m., step into the worlds of magic of Walt Disney Parks and Resorts with Chairman Bob Chapek to find out what’s new and what’s next for resorts around the globe.

To round out the weekend, Disney Legend Alan Menken will perform his exciting new one-man show, A Whole New World of Alan Menken. The eight-time Oscar®-winner introduced new generations to musicals through such box office hits as Beauty and the Beast, The Little Mermaid, Aladdin, Pocahontas, The Hunchback of Notre Dame, Enchanted, and Tangled, as well as the Broadway shows Little Shop of Horrors, Sister Act, Newsies, and A Bronx Tale, as well as the ABC television series Galavant. Menken will perform his own music and share entertaining anecdotes about his unrivaled career during the show, which will be performed Sunday, July 16, 2017, at 1:30 p.m. and 5 p.m. in Hall D23 at the Anaheim Convention Center.

Tickets for D23 Expo 2017 are available for $81 for a one-day adult admission and $59 for children 3–9. Members of D23: The Official Disney Fan Club can purchase tickets for $72 for a one-day adult admission and $53 for children 3–9. Multi-day tickets are also available. For more information on tickets and D23 Expo 2017, visit D23expo.com.

About D23 Expo 2017

D23 Expo—The Ultimate Disney Fan Event—brings together all the worlds of Disney under one roof for three packed days of presentations, pavilions, experiences, concerts, sneak peeks, shopping, and more. The event, which will take place July 14–16 at the Anaheim Convention Center, provides fans with unprecedented access to Disney films, television, games, theme parks, and celebrities. For the latest D23 Expo 2017 news, visit D23expo.com. Presentations, talent, and schedule subject to change. To join the D23 Expo conversation, be sure to follow DisneyD23 on Twitter, Facebook, Pinterest, Instagram, and YouTube, and use the hashtag #D23Expo.

About D23

The name “D23” pays homage to the exciting journey that began in 1923 when Walt Disney opened his first studio in Hollywood. D23 is the first official club for fans in Disney’s 90-plus-year history. It gives its members a greater connection to the entire world of Disney by placing them in the middle of the magic through its quarterly publication, Disney twenty–three; a rich website at D23.com with members-only content; member-exclusive discounts; and special events for D23 Members throughout the year.

Fans can join D23 at Gold and General Membership levels at D23.com and at DisneyStore.com/D23. To keep up with all the latest D23 news and events, follow DisneyD23 on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, Pinterest, and YouTube.

TONIGHT on WDW News Tonight (4/26/17) – Animal Kingdom Birthday Party, Choose Your Own Adventure Game, ETC.

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Tonight on WDW News Tonight, we celebrate 19 years of Disney’s Animal Kingdom with an in-depth discussion on the park, we play the Choose Your Own Adventure Game, and more…

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If you are in the Orlando area, you can tune in to 105.5 FM or AM 1520 WBZW at showtime. For those outside of the Orlando area, the show can be watched via video stream at listen.WDWNT.com on your computer or mobile device. You can also use WDWNT: The App to watch and chat along. The show also utilizes a live chat and the ability to call-in to interact with the show. WDW News Tonight is hosted by Tom Corless and Nick LoCicero, but also features appearances by a number of other WDWNT correspondents and announcer Michelle Wargo.

Coming up on this week’s show:

  • A recap of the week’s news (with a WDWNT comedic twist)
  • An In-Depth Discussion on 19 years of Disney’s Animal Kingdom theme park
  • The Wonderful World of Psychotic Comments
  • “Choose Your Own WILD Animal Kingdom Adventure″ for prizes provided by WDWNT: The App
  • Who Hates Tom Now?
  • And more!

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

If you missed last week’s show, be sure to watch it:

PHOTO: First Look Inside & Details on the Ride Profiles/Songs for Guardians of the Galaxy – Mission Breakout

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We are just a few short weeks away from the opening of Guardians of the Galaxy – Mission Breakout at Disney California Adventure on May 27th, and now, thanks to a leaked photo, we are getting our first look inside the Collector’s collection which will greet guests in the queue of this new attraction…

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D23.com has also released info on the 6 unique ride profiles and music tracks that will be available for the ride:

John Dennis, executive creative director of music at Walt Disney Imagineering (how cool is that job?), told us about the process for coming up with the six songs you can hear during a rockin’ ride on Guardians of the Galaxy – Mission: BREAKOUT! John and his team used Star-Lord’s awesome mix as a starting point, and ended up testing out 100 different songs to find the right fit. The six chosen for the attraction are the perfect mix of fun and funky and help make each ride on the thrilling attraction a truly unique experience. Check out the “playlist” below and let us know which song you’re most excited to hear during your first ride on Guardians of the Galaxy – Mission: BREAKOUT!

“I Want You Back” – The Jackson 5
“Hit Me With Your Best Shot” – Pat Benatar
“Give Up the Funk” – Parliament
“Born to Be Wild” – Steppenwolf
“Burning Love” – Elvis Presley
“Free Ride” – The Edgar Winters Group

Guardians of the Galaxy – Mission Breakout opens May 27th, 2017 at Disney California Adventure at the Disneyland Resort.

Shanghai Disney To Host The World Premiere Of “Pirates Of The Caribbean: Dead Men Tell No Tales”

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First-ever Mainland China Hollywood Movie World Premiere Will Take Place at Shanghai Disney Resort with an All-star Lineup of Special Guests on May 11

 Disney announced today that Disney/Jerry Bruckheimer Films’ “Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Men Tell No Tales” will have its World Premiere in Shanghai, China, at Shanghai Disney Resort on Thursday, May 11, marking the first time a Hollywood movie will premiere in Mainland China. Johnny Depp, Orlando Bloom, Geoffrey Rush, Javier Bardem, Brenton Thwaites, directors Joachim Rønning and Espen Sandberg, and producer Jerry Bruckheimer plan to attend the gala event.

The red-carpet event will take place in Disneytown at Shanghai Disney Resort. After the red carpet, the “Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Men Tell No Tales” screening will be held in Walt Disney Grand Theatre at Disneytown. Shanghai Disney Resort is also home to Shanghai Disneyland, featuring Treasure Cove, the first pirate-themed land at a Disney park, inspired by the Pirates of the Caribbean franchise.

Premiere guests will enjoy a stunning presentation of the film in Dolby Vision laser projection and Dolby Atmos immersive audio provided by Dolby and delivered through QSC speakers and amplifiers with Q-SYS control at the Walt Disney Grand Theatre.

Samsung is the title sponsor of the World Premiere of “Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Men Tell No Tales,” which will be released on May 26 in China, day and date with its release in the U.S.

Disney Announces Dates for Star Wars IX, Indiana Jones, Frozen 2, Delays Wreck-It Ralph, Gigantic

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In a shocking move, Disney has released official dates for “Star Wars: Episode IX” and the live action “Lion King” but has switched around several big titles from their original release dates.

  • “Star Wars: Episode IX” will open on May 24, 2019.
  • “The Lion King” will open on July 19, 2019
  • “Indiana Jones 5” was set to open on July 19, 2019 but will now open July 10, 2020.
  • “Ralph Breaks The Internet: Wreck-It-Ralph 2” was set to open March 9, 2018 but will now open November 21, 2018.
  • “A Wrinkle In Time” was set to open on April 6, 2018 but will now open on March 9, 2018.
  • “Magic Camp” was set to open on August 3, 2018 but will not open on April 6, 2018.
  • “Gigantic” was set to open on November 21, 2018 but will now open on November 25, 2020.
  • “Frozen 2” is set to open on November 27, 2019.

VIDEO: ‘Marvel vs. Capcom: Infinite’ Release Date Announced, New Marvel Characters Revealed

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Capcom has announced that the Marvel vs. Capcom: Infinite will release on September 19, 2017 for PS4, Xbox One, and PC.

The announcement was made along with the release of the game’s first story trailer. Take a look below.

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Marvel villain Ultron and Mega Man X enemy Sigma have merged into one ultimate enemy, and as shown in the trailer above, they’re kicking everyone’s butt. The trailer confirms Marvel characters such as Captain America, Iron Man, Spider-Man, Thor, Hulk, Hawkeye, and Rocket Raccoon will all be in the game.

Fans of the Resident Evil series will be pleased to know that Chris Redfield will be in the game, as well as Chun-Li from Street Fighter.

After the game’s launch on September 19, six additional characters (including Sigma) will be added to the game over time through DLC. Those that purchase the deluxe edition of the game will gain access to all the DLC characters at no additional cost. The deluxe edition will be available for $89.99.

If you really hate your wallet there will also be a $199.99 collector’s edition which comes with a collection of light-up Infinity Stones as well as connectable statue figurines of Iron Man, Captain Marvel, Chun-Li, and Mega Man X.

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