Disneyland Expanding Star Wars Launch Bay, Closing MARVEL Super Hero HQ

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Just ahead of the opening of “Captain America: Civil War,” the First Avenger will return to the Disneyland Resort. Captain America will begin making appearances next month at Disney California Adventure park. Also swinging in to join Cap on his latest mission in Hollywood Land will be everyone’s favorite web slinger, your friendly neighborhood Spider-Man.

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With this move, Disney will shutter Super Hero HQ in Tomorrowland at Disneyland park on Saturday, April 2. The Iron Man Tech Presented by Stark Industries and encounter with the Mighty Avenger Thor will both be closing and not returning.

The closure is expected to have something to do with an expansion of Star Wars Launch Bay, likely to include more character meet and greet experiences with Star Wars characters.

3/12/16 Marvel News Mash-Up (Breaking Down the Civil War Trailer)

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Breaking Down The Newest “Captain America: Civil War” Trailer

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The newest “Captain America: Civil War” was released this week and this trailer gives us a better idea of the story than anything we have seen before. Lets take a look at the trailer first and then I will give my interpretation of what is going on.

Keep in mind that this is all speculation and opinion on my part based on what I am seeing and from what I have read from the Civil War comic book series. Also after viewing this trailer several times, the placement of these clips are not chronological and they are cut together in a way that may be intentionally deceptive. OK, here we go.

41The first shot we see is an island in a frozen wasteland. This appears to be holding someone dangerous, who ends up being….

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Joy and Sadness from Inside Out Coming to Epcot Character Spot

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Starting April 3rd, Epcot Character Spot will provide direct access to Headquarters, where you can meet Joy and Sadness, two of the Emotions from the Disney•Pixar film “Inside Out.” On the way to Headquarters, you’ll journey through Riley’s long-term memory, catching a glimpse of her Islands of Personality before joining Joy and Sadness at the console. Joy and Sadness join Baymax in the newly expanded Epcot Character Spot, located in what was Innoventions West.

Disney World May Add $15 Nightly Resort Fee to Hotel Stays

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A WDWNT reader sent the following tweet our way yesterday…

Apparently, Disney is surveying guests to see what they think of a nightly fee that would “cover” resort guest amenities such as MagicBands, Magical Express, Extra Magic Hours, etc. Of course, these are all things that have always been complimentary with your resort stay, so it would be interesting to see Disney market these items as a $15 charge every night in addition to what you are being charged for your hotel room.

I personally doubt any guest surveyed was OK with this, but Disney is at least thinking about implementing this charge in the future.

Disney World Increases Price of Disney Dining Plan Effective Today

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In what seems to be a reoccurring theme as of late, Walt Disney World is now raising prices of the Disney Dining Plan. The changes go into effect beginning today, March 9, bringing about roughly a 3% price increase.

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The Quick Service Plan previously cost $42.84 for adults and $17.47 for children (ages 3-9), the new cost will be $44.13 for adults and $19.04 for children.

The Regular Dining Plan originally cost $61.84 for adults and $20.96 for children (ages 3-9); the new cost will be $63.70 for adults and $22.85 for children.

The Deluxe Dining Plan previously cost $111.73 for adults and $32.56 for children (ages 3-9); the new cost will be $115.08 for adults and $35.49 for children.

TONIGHT on WDW News Tonight (3/9/16): Flower & Garden Review, Josh of EasyWDW.com, & More

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WDW News Tonight returns LIVE tonight with special guest Josh of EasyWDW.com! Also, we review the Epcot International Flower and Garden Festival 2016 booth by booth and topiary by topiary!

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WDW News Tonight is hosted by Tom Corless and Nick LoCicero, former hosts of WDW News Today: The Radio Show, but also features appearances by a number of other WDWNT correspondents.

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.

Coming up on this week’s show:

  • A recap of the week’s news (with a WDWNT comedic twist)
  • We play a new game with prizes from Theme Park Connection
  • “Tom and Nick are Angry About Things”
  • We talk to Josh of EasyWDW.com about recent food price increases and what you should be eating at Walt Disney World
  • “WDWNT Now!” Tip of the Week
  • An in-depth review of the Epcot International Flower and Garden Festival 2016
  • Flash Back to the Future – “Musical Interlude”, a listen to some unused Disney Parks parade music
  • And much more!

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

Also, don’t miss our last episode if you haven’t seen it yet:

VIDEO: Official Teaser For Disney’s New Mobile Game “Disney’s Magic Kingdoms”

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Gameloft and Disney released a new trailer for Disney Magic Kingdoms, an upcoming game for iOS, Android and Windows devices.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VsnnUtoqCV8

Disney Magic Kingdoms allows players to enter the timeless world of Disney and relive magical moments of the Parks by building fun attractions like Mickey’s Fun Wheel, Astro Orbiters, and Monster’s Inc. Laugh Floor, and share spectacular moments with beloved Disney characters from Disney•Pixar’s Wall-E and Toy Story, Disney’s Tangled and more.

Visit the game’s newly launched website: www.disney-magic-kingdoms.com where fans can also pre-register for unique rewards when the game releases soon.

Source: Gameloft.com

New Episode of “WDWNT: Nerd Alert” Airs Friday At 9PM

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In this weeks episode the gang talk about:

  • “Star Wars: The Force Awakens” comes home next month.
  • Finn Jones cast as “Iron Fist” and the nternet overreacts as usual.
  • Is Sony’s solo “Venom” movie a good idea or not?
  • Is J Jonah Jameson moving to Gotham City?
  • Daisy Ridley reveals opening scene of “Star Wars: Episode VIII”.
  • What is “Star Wars: Space Bear”?
  • “Star Wars Battlefront” update: You’re no hero, Greedo (and you too Nien Nunb).
  • Comic Book Reviews. Why so many Number 1’s?

Join Joe Hogarty, Patrick Hackett, Ron D’Anna, Jack McCarthy and our newest member of the team, Fedra Ekres!

WDWNT: Nerd Alert Season 2, Episode 2 can be heard Friday at 9PM on Listen.WDWNT.com

This episode will be available for download through WDW News Today: Original Programing  and iTunes!