Radio Free Disneyland Episode 3: Inauguration Day

Editor’s Note: Radio Free Disneyland is the latest original program from WDWNT.com. An eclectic mix of music comes together in a rather unique presentation to tell the story of the Disney theme parks in this faux radio broadcast you MUST hear to believe.

WDW News Today’s most unique podcast is back! Episode 3 of Radio Free Disneyland is now on the air for your listening pleasure online and through iTunes. We recommend you review the extensive show notes as you are listening for the best experience.

 

Radio Free Disneyland is a curated music podcast that reveals the secrets of Disneyland. Find out the truth today!

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Radio Free Disneyland Episode 3: Inauguration Day

Editor’s Note: Radio Free Disneyland is the latest original program from WDWNT.com. An eclectic mix of music comes together in a rather unique presentation to tell the story of the Disney theme parks in this faux radio broadcast you MUST hear to believe.

WDW News Today’s most unique podcast is back! Episode 3 of Radio Free Disneyland is now on the air for your listening pleasure online and through iTunes. We recommend you review the extensive show notes as you are listening for the best experience.

 

Radio Free Disneyland is a curated music podcast that reveals the secrets of Disneyland. Find out the truth today!

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PHOTOS: Marquee Sign & Final Facade Details Revealed for Guardians of the Galaxy – Mission Breakout at California Adventure

With the opening just days away, the sign and other new details of the controversial facade for Guardians of the Galaxy – Mission Breakout were revealed yesterday at Disney California Adventure.

PHOTOS: Marquee Sign & Final Facade Details Revealed for Guardians of the Galaxy - Mission Breakout at California Adventure

As you can see, the finished product of the facade has been unveiled to guests, including the marquee which will welcome them to the attraction when it opens on May 27th.

PHOTOS: Marquee Sign & Final Facade Details Revealed for Guardians of the Galaxy - Mission Breakout at California Adventure

The sign is pretty ingenious in that is appears to have been first made to promote the Tivan Collection and the appearance of the trapped Guardians of the Galaxy, but Rocket Raccoon has had a little fun with it.

PHOTOS: Marquee Sign & Final Facade Details Revealed for Guardians of the Galaxy - Mission Breakout at California Adventure

Letters from “First Time on Display” are ripped off, used to spell out part of the attraction’s name (kudos to whoever figured out that this would work), with “Breakout” painted over the sign.

PHOTOS: Marquee Sign & Final Facade Details Revealed for Guardians of the Galaxy - Mission Breakout at California Adventure

These strange totems featuring items from the collection are also on display now outside of the attraction’s entrance.

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

Details on Entertainment & Nighttime Lighting Ceremony Taking Place Daily in Pandora: The World of AVATAR at Disney’s Animal Kingdom

While various previews of Pandora: The World of AVATAR at Disney’s Animal Kingdom are ongoing, guests are still not seeing a finished product of the land and will not until May 27th, 2017. On opening day, Disney will debut entertainment offerings, as well as a nighttime lighting ceremony for Pandora.

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The drum circle show, which has been mentioned before, will debut on the 27th, performing up to 14 times per day during the long operating hours planned for this Summer. The 8PM show will be a special one as it will reportedly bring the bioluminescence of Pandora to life right before the eyes of guests.

It is also rumored that there will be lead ACE team members who will be roaming the land in-character, teaching guests about the planet.

In addition to entertainment, none of the bioluminescent effects on the planet will be activated for guests until opening day. Inside sources also tell us that the interactive plant life on Pandora is not completed yet and that there will be more to touch and interact with once the finished product is unveiled.

Kohl’s Releases Pirates of the Caribbean Collection

Just as they did for Beauty and the Beast, Kohl’s has released a clothing line for the upcoming Pirates of the Caribbean movie. Below we have examples for girls, makeup and men’s clothing. There is also several kids items as well as toys.  If you want to check out the full line up you can do so over here. Otherwise continue reading to see some of the collection.

Clothing Inspired by Pirates of the Caribbean

Disney Pirates of the Caribbean: Mixed Print Maxi Dress

Disney Pirates of the Caribbean: Mixed Print Maxi Dress

 

Disney Pirates of the Caribbean: Smocked Off Shoulder Dress

Disney Pirates of the Caribbean: Smocked Off Shoulder Dress

 Disney Pirates of the Caribbean: Chiffon Hem Vest

Disney Pirates of the Caribbean: Chiffon Hem Vest

 

Men’s Pirates Tees

Men's Pirates of the Caribbean Jack Sparrow Card Tee

Men’s Pirates of the Caribbean Jack Sparrow Card Tee

 

Men's Pirates of the Caribbean Jack Sparrow Tee

Men’s Pirates of the Caribbean Jack Sparrow Tee

 

Lorac Pirates of the Caribbean Makeup

Lorac Pirate Makeup

Of course you can’t just get an outfit! You need a coordinating makeup line as well. Lorac has released a full collection of makeup for the Pirates of the Caribbean Dead Man Tell No Tales movie.

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Disney Coach Collection Now Available at Outlet Prices

At last the Disney Coach collection has made it’s way to the outlet stores! I have been dying to scoop up one of these purses but couldn’t justify the $300 plus price tag. If you missed it when it was first released the collection includes purses, backpacks, wallets and key chains. Below are just a few pieces from the collection. If you want to explore the whole collection that is at the outlets, you can view them here.

Disney Coach leather coin purse, bag tag and bracelet.

Disney Coach leather coin purse, bag tag and bracelet.

They even have a mens collection, largely featuring Disney backpacks.

They even have a mens collection, largely featuring Disney backpacks.

Iconic mouse ear purses from Coach.

Iconic mouse ear purses from Coach.

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Iceland Vacations Coming to Adventures by Disney in 2018

Today, Adventures by Disney has announced a new trip that will debut in 2018; Iceland.

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You will be able to navigate this diverse country by seeing some volcanoes, waterfalls, and many more of the natural beauties of Iceland. The trip itself is a 8-day, 7-night, action-packed vacation that takes you from Reykjavik and the Golden Circle in the South to Akureyri to Lake Mývatn in the North. Prepare to be immersed in rich Icelandic culture and unparalleled natural beauty that join forces through this land of fire and ice.

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You will also be able to Visit the iconic Thingvellir National Park, breathtaking Goðafoss waterfall,  massive Kerið crater, unwind and relax at the soothing Blue Lagoon and Mývatn Nature Baths, and lastly explore the high seas with a spectacular humpback whale-watching expedition.

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Not only that, but there is much, much more to explore and do while on your Icelandic voyage, such as coming face-to-face with magnificent glaciers on a scenic cruise, embarking on whitewater rafting adventures through the glacial river of Skagafjörður, and trotting through the scenic countryside on an Icelandic horse. If you are a hands-on person and enjoy food, there is a special class you can take where you can learn to make bread using geothermal heat.

Adventures by Disney vacations to Germany, Costa Rica and Ireland have also been reimagined for 2018, expanding upon the already rich authentic experiences and local storytelling of these destinations. In all, Adventures by Disney will offer trips to more than three dozen destinations in 2018.

Bookings for all 2018 vacations open May 19, 2017!

Happily Ever After Forces Magic Kingdom to Shift Times for Move It, Shake It, Dance & Play It Street Party

Due to large crowds awaiting the nightly performance of Happily Ever After at the Magic Kingdom, Disney has adjusted the times for the Move It, Shake It, Dance and Play It Street Party.

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The new daily showtimes are as follows:

  • 12:30PM
  • 5:40PM (moved from 5:45PM)
  • 7:00PM (moved from 7:45PM)

These changes will affect the rest of this week, but it is possible that the popularity of the new fireworks spectacular will require further changes to the performance schedule.

D23 Expo 2017: Disney Channel, Disney XD, and Disney Junior Stars Hosting Variety of Panels, including Ducktales

Fans of Disney Channel, Disney XD, and Disney Junior can look forward to seeing the stars of their favorite shows, as well as some interactive show floor attractions at the D23 Expo this Summer.

Throughout the weekend of July 14-16 a slew of panels will be hosted by the stars of shows like Tangled: The Series, the upcoming DuckTales show, and the anticipated Disney Channel Original Movie Descendants 2. Here’s the breakdown of panels you can expect to see at the convention.

  • On Friday, July 14 the stars of Descendants 2 will make appearances, along with the movie’s director/producer.
  • On Saturday, July 15 the stars of Disney XD’s DuckTales series will join Matt Youngberg (show producer) for a Q&A panel that’ll take place from 4:15-5:15 pm on Stage 28.
  • On Sunday, July 16 the creative team behind Disney Channel’s Tangled: The Series will host a Q&A panel. Mandy Moore and Zach Levi (Rapunzel and Eugene) will slo be at the panel taking questions. The event will take place from 10:30-11:30 am on Stage 28.

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In addition to the above events, fans of Doc McStuffins will be able to play at the McStuffins Toy Hospital Nursery, which will be on the show floor throughout the weekend. This will be a great way for kids to experience the traveling Doc McStuffins: The Exhibit museum, as well as play and be distracted while the adults go do grown-up things like stand in line for pins.

The show floor will also host Scrooge McDuck’s Money Bin, a photo opportunity for fans where they can dive into a pool of over 30,000 plastic gold coins while a professional 180-degree camera captures the whole thing. As a reminder, DuckTales will premier this Summer on Disney XD.

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The D23 Expo 2017 will take place at the Anaheim Convention Center in Anaheim, CA from July 14-16. For more information on tickets and pricing, check out t he official D23 Expo website.

TONIGHT on WDW News Tonight (5/17/17) – In-Depth Review of Pandora: The World of AVATAR, Happily Ever After, Win Prizes from Pandora!

Tonight on WDW News Tonight, we explore Pandora: The World of AVATAR, review Happily Ever After art the Magic Kingdom, and play The Math Game for prizes straight from the planet of Pandora!

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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 of all aspects of Pandora: The World of AVATAR at Disney’s Animal Kingdom (20 hours of experience, food reviews, attraction experiences, and more)
  • The Wonderful World of Psychotic Comments
  • “WDWNT: The Math Game” for prizes from Pandora: The World of AVATAR, provided by WDWNT: The App
  • Who Hates Tom Now?
  • And more!

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

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