VIDEO: New Thor Ragnarok Trailer Released During NFL Season Kickoff

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The 2017 NFL season has officially begun and Marvel kicked things off during last night’s game with the release of a new trailer for the upcoming Thor: Ragnarok.

In the latest spot for Marvel’s big holiday movie we see Thor attempting to assemble the ‘Revengers,’ a super team of his own comprised of himself, Loki, Valkyrie, and of course, Hulk.

Thor: Ragnarok tells the story of an imprisoned Thor who must make it back home to Asgard and prevent the destruction of his home world, all without the aid of his iconic hammer. On the way Thor is reacquainted with his old friend Hulk, who he is joined by after a head-on gladiatorial battle.

Tickets for this highly anticipated film are now on sale wherever tickets are sold and you can see Thor: Ragnarok in theaters on November 3.

Disney Cruise Line Sailings Affected by Hurricane Irma, and Jose is Not Far Behind

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Cruising during hurricane season is always risky, but the cruise lines always do their best to take care of their guests should a hurricane affect your voyage. Disney Cruise Line has announced a number of changes to current and upcoming itineraries for its Port Canaveral-based ships.

Disney Dream:

  • Monday, September 4 departure (4-night voyage) – Shortened to 3 nights, returned Thursday, September 7.
  • Friday, September 8 departure (3-night voyage) – Cancelled
  • Monday, September 11 departure (4-night voyage) – Cancelled

Disney Fantasy:

  • Saturday, September 2 departure (7-night voyage) – Shortened to 5 nights, returned Thursday, September 7.
  • Saturday, September 9 (7-night voyage) – Cancelled

The next scheduled departure for the Disney Dream is Friday, September 15, and for the Disney Fantasy is Saturday, September 16. Updates for these future itineraries will be posted on Tuesday, September 12. It is quite possible that Hurricane Jose may affect these itineraries.

Disney Cruise Line guests booked on cancelled itineraries will be automatically refunded to the original form of payment. Guests traveling on the shortened itineraries will be refunded a pro-rated amount of their fare (two-sevenths, or 28.6%, for those on the Fantasy, and one-fourth, or 25%, for those on the Dream). For guests in either situation, DCL is providing a 25% discount on a future cruise, but you must call between September 18, 2017 and October 18, 2017 to take advantage of this discount.

Stay tuned to WDWNT for updates!

UPDATE: Disney World Closing Fort Wilderness & More, Cancelling More Special Events Ahead of Hurricane Irma

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Disney has cancelled and scheduled more closings for several offerings this weekend in anticipation of Hurricane Irma:

  • Fort Wilderness Resort and Campground will close beginning Saturday afternoon 9/9 at 2PM.
  • Performances of Hoop-Dee-Doo Revue and Mickey’s Backyard BBQ have been cancelled for Saturday 9/9, Sunday, 9/10, and Monday 9/11.
  • The Spirit of Aloha Dinner Show at Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort has been cancelled for Saturday evening, 9/9.
  • Highway in the Sky Dine Around is cancelled for Saturday evening, 9/9.
  • Disney’s Vero Beach Resort will close Friday 9/8 at 2PM.
  • Disney’s Hilton Head Island Resort will close on Saturday 9/9 at 10AM.

These closures and cancellations are in addition to the special events cancellations and water park closings announced earlier.

Stay tuned to WDWNT.com for continued updates.

Santa Gertie the Dinosaur, Echo Lake Christmas Tree, and Olaf Coming to Frozen Sing Along for Holidays at Hollywood Studios

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In addition to Sunset Seasons Greetings and Jingle Bell, Jingle Bam, Walt Disney World has announced additional experiences coming to Disney’s Hollywood Studios this holiday season.

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In Echo Lake, extra-large ornaments, colorful garlands and a giant Christmas tree centered on the water will make the area the merriest of places this holiday season. Even Dinosaur Gertie will be dressed for the occasion with a dino-Santa hat!

For a limited time, all-new songs from Disney’s new animated short “Olaf’s Frozen Adventure” will be added to “For the First Time in Forever: A Frozen Sing-Along Celebration”, along with an appearance by Olaf himself.

VIDEO: Food & Wine Review, The Price is Right Force Friday Edition and More on WDW News Tonight

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HURRICANE UPDATE: Night of Joy and Mickey’s Not So Scary Halloween Party Cancelled for This Weekend

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In addition to the previous news we brought you yesterday regarding Blizzard Beach and the Aerophile balloon, Disney has now cancelled the Night of Joy event for Saturday, September 9th and the Mickey’s Not So Scary Halloween Party for Sunday, September 10th at the Magic Kingdom.

Stay tuned to WDWNT for more updates as we receive them.

 

UPDATE: Disney is providing the following information for ticket holders:

Guests with tickets for Saturday’s Night of Joy Event are welcome to attend tonight’s event instead by exchanging their ticket at the ESPN Wide World of Sports Box Office starting at 4:00pm Friday. Requests for a full refund will be honored by calling Ticket Services at 407-566-4985, Option 5.

Guests are with tickets for Sunday’s Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party tickets have the following options:
• Ticket to attend another Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party.
• Ticket to attend an upcoming Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party.
• 1 Day Magic Your Way Ticket with Park Hopper Option, to be used within the next two years.
• Receive a full refund for the event ticket.

Call 407-939-7818 or email Ticket.Inquiries@DisneyWorld.com to process your choice.

 

PHOTOS, VIDEO: New Grand Avenue Area Revealed at Disney’s Hollywood Studios Thanks to Hurricane Irma

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With Hurricane Irma approaching, construction crews at Disney’s Hollywood Studios were forced to remove the tarps covering the fences surrounding the new Grand Avenue area at Disney’s Hollywood Studios, giving is a clear look inside of the area for the first time. So, let’s take a tour of this “new land” for Disney’s Hollywood Studios…

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The patio of the Baseline Tap House looks rather pleasant.

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Lights are already strung overhead.

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Signage is already up outside, providing a look at the Baseline Tap House logo.

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As you can see, the area looks like ti will be opening fairly soon anyway, so you won’t have to wait much longer to get a look inside.

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Lots of pavement, which will be necessary to accommodate crowds flowing into Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge.

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A large gate is being erected. This will likely be used in some fashion to control the line there will be just to enter Galaxy’s Edge.

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An area with brick accents awaits some lamps to be installed.

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A look straight down the street towards Star Wars Land.

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Grand Avenue abruptly ends at the Sci-Fi Dine-In Theater.

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A painted billboard is being created next to the Baseline Tap House.

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The windows on the lower level of Grand Avenue are finished, but boarded up for the storm.

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A closer look at the large gate towards the Muppets area.

Grand Avenue and the Baseline Tap House open this Fall at Disney’s Hollywood Studios.

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BREAKING: “Sunset Seasons Greetings” to Debut This Holiday Season at Disney’s Hollywood Studios

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This holiday season, Disney’s Hollywood Studios will welcome “Sunset Seasons Greetings”, a projection experience on Sunset Boulevard.

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From November 9th through December 31st, 2017, guests can enjoy Sunset Boulevard as it is transformed into an unforgettable sight in the evenings. The billboards lining the tops of buildings on the boulevard will move and tell their own stories about the season with some memorable Disney characters, and even the Hollywood Tower Hotel (Twilight Zone Tower of Terror) will transform to tell the stories.

The Disney character moments will include:

  • The “Toy Story” characters making guesses at which new toys are coming to join them this Christmas as the scene becomes enveloped in wrapping paper
  • The Swedish Chef from The Muppets babbles as he does while turning the street into giant gingerbread houses
  • Mickey and Minnie looking back at a hometown Christmas as the scene turns into a beautiful Norman Rockwell-style town, starting in black and white before slowly developing color
  • Olaf dreaming of his holiday wish as the scene turns into a Frozen snowscape, with a beautiful Aurora Borealis and projected snowfall

This information was posted on DisneyWorld.com, but has since been removed.

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Holidays Around the World to Become Epcot International Festival of the Holidays in 2017

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Holidays Around the World is transforming into Epcot International Festival of the Holidays from November 19 to December 30, 2017.

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Discover a festival like no other, featuring the joyous holiday traditions of our 11 World Showcase nations. Epcot® International Festival of the Holidays surrounds you in the wondrous sights, sounds and flavors of the season as celebrated by cultures near and far.

Delight in stirring live musical productions; savor seasonal food & beverage specialties at the expanded Holiday Kitchens; and take a festive global tour as costumed performers bring time-honored traditions to life throughout World Showcase!

New for 2017 is Chip and Dale’s Christmas Tree Spree. Chip and Dale are collecting ornaments for their Christmas tree, and they need your help! To get started, simply purchase a map and sticker from select merchandise locations, including Pin Central, Disney Traders and World Traveler at International Gateway. As you travel around World Showcase, be on the lookout for Chip and Dale as they gather ornaments from holiday decorations in each World Showcase pavilion. Once you spot them, add the corresponding ornament sticker to your map. Then, take your completed map to Disney Traders and exchange it for a festive surprise, courtesy of Chip and Dale! Maps are $6.99 plus tax, and are available throughout Holidays Around the World at Epcot while supplies last.

The Holiday Kitchens will return this year as well, including:

  • American Holiday Table
    From the tender roast turkey to the tasty pork tenderloin, memories of grandma’s kitchen will come flooding back when you visit this salute to the great flavors of America.
  • Feast of the Three Kings
    Dine like royalty as you enjoy scrumptious foods and delicious drinks from the Caribbean at this holiday kiosk inspired by the story of the Magi. While you nibble, learn about the celebration of Three Kings’ Day, El Día De Los Reyes Magos!
  • Holiday Sweets and Treats
    From decadent desserts to savory snacks and merry libations, you’ll be in full swing of the season at this festively-appointed holiday kiosk. Enjoy the view here at Showcase Plaza, meet up with friends or just take a moment to unwind.
  • Mexico
    Watch mariachi dancers celebrating a Feliz Navidad, while imbibing on the zippy spices of Mexican cuisine. The carnitas tacos and horchata margaritas will have you singing, “olé!”

The Candlelight Processional (along with dining packages for it), the IllumiNations holiday finale, and “Joyful! A Gospel Celebration” will all return as well despite the name change.

 

UPDATE: Disney World Closing Water Parks, Aerophile Balloon Ahead of Hurricane Irma

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Disney is already making some operational modifications in response to Hurricane Irma and some nasty weather that will arrive ahead of it.

Disney’s Blizzard Beach water park will be closed due to inclement weather on September 8th and 9th, 2017. Typhoon Lagoon has not announced a closure as of yet.

Meanwhile, at Disney Springs, the Aerophile balloon has already closed so it can be deflated ahead of the storm.

Stay tuned for further updates.