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Check Out These Unfinished Disney Infinity Figure Models

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Here is a first look at some canceled Disney Infinity figure models.

These pictures were shared on Twitter by Thomas Estrada, who worked as an animator for the Disney Infinity series. On Thursday, after concept art of a Baze Malbus Rogue One figure released, Estrada responded to Twitter user Jason Inquires‘ recent Tweet with the following:

Just a few hours after Tweeting this first look at an actual Baze Malbus figure, Estrada sent out another Tweet, this time showing a picture of an unfinished Maui figure from the film Moana.

Estrada said in the above Tweet, “It was an incredible privilege to be a part of it all, highlight of my career for sure!”

Judging by the background of the pictures, and the sheer fact that Estrada has access to these figures, it is likely that he owns these prototypes. There are likely others out in the wild, possibly characters we haven’t even seen yet!

Here is a better look at the two figures:

REVIEW: Move Over Peanuts, Popcorn Brittle Makes Its Way to Walt Disney World

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I enjoy peanut brittle whenever I visit the Disneyland Resort as it is my absolute favorite snack that they offer. In fact, my tradition isn’t to eat a Dole Whip in the Tiki Room, it’s to bring in some peanut brittle and enjoy it while the birds sing words and the flowers croon. Now, I don’t typically buy peanut brittle at Walt Disney World, but on my last trip to the Magic Kingdom, I discovered this…

It’s Popcorn Brittle. What is Popcorn Brittle? Well, just remove the nuts and add popcorn, and there you have it.

It comes in a pretty nice tin, which does help to soften the blow of the $14.99 price tag on 9 ounces of this stuff.

It should also last you about 6 months, which is nice if you want to bring it home and eat it later to bring back fond memories of “The Most Magical Place on Earth”.

So how was it? Check out my video review where I eat the Popcorn Brittle:

VIDEO: First Look at New Spider-Man Series Coming to Disney XD

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Disney XD’s Ultimate Spider-Man series comes to an end this week, but you can get a look at the new Spider-Man series coming this Summer right now.

After the final episode of Ultimate Spider-Man airs on January 7, Disney XD will start showing a teaser for the new series. Thanks to IGN, we actually have access to that trailer now, which you can watch by clicking on this link.

Similar to the new DuckTales teaser, not much is shown, but you do get a look at Spidey’s new suit. Judging by the costume alone, it looks like the new show will sport a more classic looking Spider-Man. It will be interesting to see if the show takes a more classic approach, or a more modern one with the addition of various Spider-Man characters such as Miles Morales, and Spider-Gwen.

Sources: IGN

Magic Kingdom In-Park Cabanas Being Offered at a Discounted Price

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The now-infamous Kingdom Cabanas at the Magic Kingdom will be offered at a discounted price over the next few weeks.

Kingdom Cabanas at the Magic Kingdom

The Kingdom Cabanas are discounted to $499 per day between January 17th and February 17th, 2017. They are typically priced at $649.00 per day. The price change is an adjustment in an effort to increase sales during the slower weeks of the year.

Animal Kingdom to Test Several New Animal Encounters Over the Next Few Weeks

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Over the next several weeks, Disney will be testing several new animal experiences around Disney’s Animal Kingdom theme park. While many of the tests will occur prior to park open, some concepts may take place during park operating hours. In partnership with Natural Encounters, Inc. (NEI) and the ASE team, testing will occur in DinoLand U.S.A., Africa and Discovery Island.

During the testing, guests and cast may see birds and possibly other small mammals or reptiles outside of their typical locations, but be aware that members of the Natural Encounters and the ASE team will be
monitoring the animals and their training at all times.

In short, it sounds like new “roaming” animal experiences will be tested at the park as they prepare for the busy Summer season once Pandora: The World of AVATAR opens.

BREAKING: Walt Disney World 1/2 Marathon Cancelled Along with All Saturday Events

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Walt Disney World has officially cancelled the Walt Disney World 1/2 Marathon and all race events for tomorrow, Saturday, January 7th, 2017:

In an abundance of caution, the Walt Disney World Resort has cancelled all running events on Saturday, Jan. 7, 2017 due to weather conditions. This includes the Walt Disney World Half Marathon and the Disney Kids Races. In addition, the runDisney Health & Fitness Expo will delay opening until 11 a.m. While we share our Guests’ obvious disappointment, the safety of our Guests and Cast is most important. Weather tracking has indicated there is an elevated risk of lightning in the area of the racecourse. In addition, there are sections of the course that do not provide immediate access to shelter. Both of these factors have influenced this difficult decision.

All registered half marathon runners will receive their half marathon medal and may choose from one of the following options:

A full refund for their race registration in the form of a Disney gift card.

Two One-Day Park Hopper tickets.

Defer registration to another runDisney half marathon race in the U.S. within the next 24 months, subject to availability.

We can offer limited availability to run the full marathon on Sunday, Jan. 8, 2017 during the regularly scheduled race.

All registered runDisney Kids Race runners will receive their Kids Race medal and a full race registration in the form of a Disney gift card.

Details on the fulfillment of the above options will be communicated by 10 p.m. this evening.

A Look at Every Movie Disney is Releasing in 2017

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Walt Disney Studios has released it’s complete movie slate for 2017. There are definitely a lot of fun and exciting movies to look forward to!

Here are some high quality images of the above upcoming movies:

Belle (Emma Watson) comes to realize that underneath the hideous exterior of the Beast (Dan Stevens) there is the kind heart of a Prince in Disney’s BEAUTY AND THE BEAST, a live-action adaptation of the studio’s animated classic directed by Bill Condon. © 2016 Disney Enterprises inc. All Rights Reserved.

BORN IN CHINA

Guardians Of The Galaxy Vol. 2..L to R: Rocket (Voiced by Bradley Cooper) and Groot (Voiced by Vin Diesel)..Ph: Film Frame..©Marvel Studios 2017

“PIRATES OF THE CARIBBEAN: DEAD MEN TELL NO TALES”..The villainous Captain Salazar (Javier Bardem) pursues Jack Sparrow (Johnny Depp) as he searches for the trident used by Poseidon…©Disney Enterprises, Inc. All Rights Reserved.

REAR VIEW — The legendary #95 may be leading the pack, but the high-tech Next Gen racers are closing in fast. Directed by Brian Fee and produced by Kevin Reher, “Cars 3” cruises into theaters on June 16, 2017. ©2016 Disney•Pixar. All Rights Reserved.

Progression Image 3 of 3: Final Frame..ASPIRING MUSICIAN — In Disney•Pixar’s “Coco,” Miguel (voice of newcomer Anthony Gonzalez) dreams of becoming an accomplished musician like the celebrated Ernesto de la Cruz (voice of Benjamin Bratt). But when he strums his idol’s guitar, he sets off a mysterious chain of events. Directed by Lee Unkrich, co-directed by Adrian Molina and produced by Darla K. Anderson, “Coco” opens in theaters Nov. 22, 2017.

LIVE STREAM: Last Magic Kingdom Train Station Welcome Show

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Join us at 8:40 AM on January 8, 2017 for a live stream of the very last welcome show in front of the Main Street Train Station.

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We also have a HD video of the final show for you to enjoy now:

Be sure to join us tomorrow morning for the first-ever “Let the Magic Begin” show from Cinderella Castle at 8:55AM.

Disney is Making a Streaming Video Service Box

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During CES 2017, Disney announced their own media streaming device, and it’s called Disney Kids TV.

Source: IGN

Disney Kids TV allows users to stream content in 4K at 60 frames per second all for the low price of $99. The device is being made by Snakebyte, creators of various third party video game hardware and accessories. If you think the device is geared towards kids based on the device’s name, you’re right, but you’re also wrong.

The box is available in three kid friendly styles: Frozen, Marvel’s Avengers, and Disney Kids. The menu is simply and easy to use for kids, and features many Disney videos and games, though none have been specifically announced. The fun part is that the device can connect to the Google Play store and download any app available, so there is nothing stopping you from downloading Netflix, Hulu, and Amazon. You can basically customize the device to have whatever apps and media you like, not just kid friendly content.

In addition to the $99 box, Disney will also be selling accessories for the Disney Kids TV such as a game controller for only $40, a microphone for karaoke, and a Nintendo Wii-like wand for easy menu navigation.

On the back of the box there are three USB 3.0 ports, for adding additional media to the box, and a Micro SD card slot for expandable storage. Along with the fact that the device is no bigger than a standard Apple TV, the Disney Kids TV will be ideal for taking on the go.

Disney Kids TV will retail for $99 and is expected to release sometime in 2017. For a better look at the device, check out this video below from IGN:

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PHOTO REPORT: Magic Kingdom 12/27/16 (Kingdom Cabanas, New Merchandise, Gingerbread Houses, Etc.)

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Our latest photo report brings us to the Magic Kingdom and its nearby resorts for a holiday season jaunt. We’ll be checking out some changes around the park and the fantastic holiday decor at the resorts this time around, so let’s get started:

A Walk in the Park

We start our day with a monorail ride from Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort and Spa.

The original graphic MagicBands continue to be sold, despite the looming presence of the MagicBand 2.

I found these ridiculous, oversized baseball caps for sale inside Fantasy Faire. Who is buying these?

It is always important to remember that Figaro is a Cat. Oh, and he is also a t-shirt… (Cheap plug)

Instead of dating the pressed penny book every year, this awesome new design was released recently.

The menu at the Jungle Navigation Ltd. Skipper Canteen was altered recently, so be sure to check out our review of the modified menu.

Hey, in case I forget… HAPPY GNU YEAR EVERYBODY!

At the Kingdom,Â Kingdom Cabanas…

There is some heavy construction work happening in Tomorrowland by the site of the Kingdom Cabanas.

Signage on the work alls directs guests to the restrooms, Space Mountain, and of course, the nearby Face Painting kiosk.

There are only 2 cabanas left standing at this point, so one has to wonder how much of a success they have been.

Holiday Shopping

Another electronic pressed penny machine has showed up, this one at the exit of Buzz Lightyear’s Space Ranger Spin.

This weird laser sculpture of Mickey Mouse painting was released recently at Art of Disney locations.

This pretty awesome Snow White and the Seven dwarfs Giclee was released recently as well.

Disney seems to be eliminating the big plastic luggage tags they introduced along with the TAG line of merchandise earlier this year. In their place are these new rubber tags, which seems like a good idea as my large plastic tag broke off on its first flight…