BREAKING: Tomorrowland Movie Premiere To Be Held at Downtown Disney Anaheim

The mystery adventure film Tomorrowland, starring Academy Award winner George Clooney, will premiere at an invitation-only, celebrity studded event at the Disneyland Resort on May 9th. The film will have its inaugural screening at The Downtown Disney District rather than in the section of Disneyland with which it shares a name.

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In the film, a former boy-genius (Clooney) and a gifted teenager (Britt Robertson) set out on a dangerous mission to unearth the secrets of “Tomorrowland,” an enigmatic location caught between time and space. Featuring a screenplay by “Lost” writer and co-creator Damon Lindelof and Brad Bird, from a story by Lindelof & Bird & Jeff Jensen, Tomorrowland promises to take audiences on a thrill ride of nonstop adventures through new dimensions that have only been dreamed of.

Tomorrowland is expected to be screened at the AMC Downtown Disney theaters, with areas dedicated to a “red carpet” arrival area (presumably running in front of the ESPN Zone).

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In 2003, 2006, 2007 and 2011 Disneyland Park played host to each of the four Pirates of the Caribbean films.  At those events the films were shown on a large temporary screen poised on the edge of Tom Sawyer Island. In 2013 Disney California Adventure introduced The Lone Ranger.

If things work as they did at the earlier events, limited space may be available along the “red carpet” to view the film’s stars and celebrity guests as they arrive. Park hours could be adjusted and Downtown Disney District parking severely limited on the day of the event. Watch for details from WDW News Today for details as they become available.

VIDEO: First Look At EA’s “Star Wars Battlefront” for PS4, Xbox One & PC

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Today at Star Wars Celebration, DICE revealed the first game play footage of for the upcoming video game, “Star Wars Battlefront.”

DICE, a subsidiary of EA Games, is best know for the popular Battlefield franchise. DICE had exclusive access to the Lucasfilm archives and were actually able to scan actual vehicle models and weapons from the original Star Wars movies and place them directly into Battlefront. DICE just revealed that you will have the option of playing the game in either first person or third person mode.

Official “Star Wars Battlefront” Reveal Trailer:

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Gameplay images:

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Source: StarWars.EA.com

Star Wars Weekends 2015 Merchandise Preview from Star Wars Celebration VII

Our Star Wars Celebration reporter Brendt is in Anaheim all weekend enjoying the panels, exhibitors and other festivities at the world’s largest Star Wars party! He just sent us in some great photos of some of the merchandise that we will soon see at Walt Disney World during Star Wars Weekends 2015 (May 15 – June 14).

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Disneyland 60th “Build a Droid” R2-D60. Will be made available at Star Wars Weekends as well as Disneyland’s 60 event. It’s not an LE item like they first told us.

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Darth Vader Photo Frame!

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Star Wars Weekends Autographs and Photo Book

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Disney is really getting in baseballs lately. We have recently seen a new Pirates and Steamboat Willie baseball… and here we have a Star Wars version.

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Star Wars Weekends Photo Frame

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Lots of new plush on the way including this Cheif Chirpa Ewok!!!

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A really cool Holographic R2-D2 in the “Build a Droid” line. We have been told to keep an eye out for more “Build a Droid” options and figures coming up.

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Yup, that is a Darth Vader Mini Snow Globe. Would be amazing with a mini Hoth scene inside.

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Star Wars Weekends 2015 mug seems a little bland.

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No cards on these, they seem like just props in the display case. Too bad, I was excited for a Rancor action figure.

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New additions to the Disney Character Star Wars action figure lineup. The Pluto as R2 from a previous series bundled with a new hologram version of Minnie as Leia! There is also a Pete as Jango Fett. He was in a previous series as Boba Fett.

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D-Tech Tie Fighter Pilot and Jedi versions are new this year.

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The 2015 May the Fourth and Revenge of the Fifth pins have an LE 5000 edition size.

Next, we will take a look at some of the pins that were produced for Star Wars Weekends:

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Death Star Lanyard Medal

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The droid mystery pins look absolutely incredible.

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9″ Death Star Vinylmation with 3″ Death Star Trooper will be sold during Week 3 of Star Wars Weekends.

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Star Wars Series 5 mystery 3″ set will include Jabba, Leia and Tie Fighter Pilot. There is also a Rebel Pilot Eachez.

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Limited Release Weekends Logo Pin

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Star Wars Helmets Pin Set

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Jabba’s Barge Jumbo Hinge Pin opens up.

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Boba Fett Slave I Jumbo Hinge Pin also opens up.

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Box Set with 2nd Death Star Pin

Allergy-Free Menus Debut at Disneyland and Walt Disney World

Diners with food allergies will now have more choices at restaurants in Disneyland and Walt Disney World. On April 14, Disneyland and Walt Disney World Resorts began to introduce new allergy-friendly menus at approximately 120 quick-service and table-service locations. The menus provide more convenience and readily available options for guests with special dietary requests.

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“Over the years, the number of guests with food allergies and intolerances has continued to grow. In 2013 alone, our cast members assisted with more than 650,000 special dietary requests. These new allergy menus are another way in which we can provide high-quality, safe and more accessible alternatives, and the best possible dining experience for guests with specific dietary needs,” says Gary Jones, chef and culinary dietary specialist for Walt Disney Parks and Resorts.

The new allergy-friendly menus provide allergen content for each menu item, making informed choices easier. Menu selection includes appetizers (where applicable), entrées, side items, desserts and kids’ meals, and focuses on the most common allergens: gluten/wheat, milk, peanut, tree nut and fish.

Guests are still able to consult directly with a restaurant chef or special diets trained cast member. Guests are also encouraged to continue to communicate special dietary needs to restaurant cast members, as this allows the culinary team to take extra measures during preparation to prevent the introduction of the allergen.

Walt Disney Parks and Resorts is the recipient of a FARE (Food Allergy Research and Education) Award for dedication to providing a safe and enjoyable dining experience for vacationing families and their chefs have been recognized for their commitment to food allergy awareness, education and management.

The new menus will be introduced in signature restaurants on April 14, then debut at other table-service and quick-service restaurants (including Walt Disney World water parks, Downtown Disney and resort hotels) through September 2015. For more information on special dietary requests, click here for Walt Disney World Resort and click here for Disneyland Resort.

To check out a sample menu, click here.

Limited Harajuku Tsum Tsum Giveaway from TDR Explorer

Win Limited Harajuku Tsum Tsum from Japan

Are you a fan of Tsum Tsum? Do you wish to collect every adorable version? If so, you’re in luck! TDRExplorer is giving away a limited edition Harajuku Tsum Tsum set to one lucky fan.

These Tsum Tsums come from the brand new Disney Store which opened in Harajuku, Tokyo in March. They were available for a short time and only sold at this location.

All you need to do is fill out a short survey to help TDR Explorer know more about what you want to learn about Tokyo Disney Resort. It’s that easy! Contest closes May 31st, 2015.

Take Survey Now!

VIDEO: First Trailer For “Star Wars Rebels: Season 2”

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The first trailer for “Star Wars Rebels: Season 2” premiered today at Star Wars Celebration. In the trailer you will see the return of the crew of the Ghost and joining them will be Ashoka Tano, some unexpected returning characters and planets from Star Wars canon and of course….Darth Vader!

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First Teaser Trailer For “Star Wars Anthology: Rogue One”

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Today at Star Wars Celebration it was revealed that the upcoming “Star Wars” spinoff movies will be classified and called “Star Wars Anthology” films and the very first one is officially titled “Star Wars Anthology: Rogue One.”

Official synopsis for “Star Wars Anthology: Rogue One”:

A band of resistance fighters unite for a daring mission to steal the Death Star plans in Star Wars Anthology film, Rogue One.

The director of “Star Wars Anthology: Rogue One,” Gareth Edwards (“Godzilla”), had a few words to say about the upcoming movie:

“It’s about the fact that god’s not coming to save us, and we’re on our own,” said Edwards. “The absence of the Jedi is omnipresent in the film. It hangs over the whole movie.”

So far, neither Disney or Lucasfilm has released the official teaser trailer for “Rogue One.” I’ll update this article with the official teaser trailer when it is officially released. Until then, this is the best video that I could find:

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Source: Star Wars Twitter

PHOTOS & REVIEW: Tomorrowland Movie Preview Opens at Epcot Replacing Captain EO

The sneak peek of the upcoming Disney film TOMORROWLAND began at Epcot’s Imagination! pavilion over the weekend:

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 Captain EO was removed from the main sign and replaced with simply “Magic Eye Theater”

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The strange stripe on the back wall was replaced with concept art for the film

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You can clearly see where the Captain EO sign was…

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While you wait, there is a countdown clock and some audio clips of Brad Bird talking about the film

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 There is a costume and rocket pack from the film on display in the waiting area

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The sneak preview is 12 minutes long and focuses on a part of the film that includes many famous Disney attractions and characters. I won’t spoil it, but if you attended Destination D: Attraction Rewind, you have seen most of this preview. However, the in-theater lighting, wind, and water effects are a nice touch. The preview is worth a watch the next time you visit Epcot, and certainly if you are a big Disney Parks fan. You have until May 24th to catch the sneak peek at Tomorrowland in the Magic Eye Theater.

Tomorrowland hits theaters May 22nd.

Photos by Jose Castillo and Kelly Derda

Disney Releases 4 New Character Posters For “Tomorrowland”

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Disney has just released four new character posters for the upcoming moive, “Tomorrowland.”

Each posters highlights a main character from the movie:

  • Britt Robertson – Casey Newton
  • George Clooney – Frank Walker
  • Raffey Cassidy – Athena
  • Thomas Robinson – Young Frank Walker

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From Disney comes two-time Oscar winner Brad Bird’s riveting, mystery adventure “Tomorrowland,” starring Academy Award winner George Clooney. Bound by a shared destiny, former boy-genius Frank (Clooney), jaded by disillusionment, and Casey (Britt Robertson), a bright, optimistic teen bursting with scientific curiosity, embark on a danger-filled mission to unearth the secrets of an enigmatic place somewhere in time and space known only as “Tomorrowland.” What they must do there changes the world—and them—forever.

“Tomorrowland” opens in U.S. theaters on May 22, 2015.