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Ryan Gosling In Talks To Star In Guiellrmo del Toro’s “Haunted Mansion” Movie

WDWNT on April 13, 2015

The Wrap is reporting that Ryan Gosling is in talks to star in Disney’s upcoming “Haunted Mansion” movie that will be directed by Guermo del Torro.

Gosling and del Toro have developed a very good friendship as of late and recently both visited Disney’s California Adventure to check out Radiator Springs Racers over in Cars Land (see below). They also made it over to Disneyland where the two of them were riding… The Haunted Mansion.

“The Haunted Mansion” Promotional Poster from the San Diego Comic Con 2010:

“The Haunted Mansion” movie was first announced at the San Diego Comic back in 2010 and since then, we haven’t really heard much. Back then, del Toro said:

“I want to make a scary movie in live-action 3D, set in a heightened reality, which is super designed, incredibly innovative, narratively and visually. It would not be a comedy, and I would like to make the Haunted Mansion the most haunted place on Earth and doing it by being true to the spirit and the art and the aesthetic of the original Imagineers that created the mansion.”

Del Toro has also talked about the significance of the famous ghost on the movie poster, The Hatbox Ghost, and it sounds like he will play a prominent part in the upcoming movie:

“The Hatbox Ghost is one of the scariest images created for the ride, but a character which I also considers incredibly whimsical. There’s a legend that it was discarded on the first day of the ride’s operation because it was too scary. I like that legend, but the reality is that the imagineers could not make the illusion work, so they took it out.”

Source: The Wrap

Preview Of This Week’s “Star Wars Celebration” T-Shirts

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With Star Wars Celebration only being just a few days away, here is a first look at some exclusive T-shirts and hoodies that will be available for sale at the convention. Star Wars Celebration is the official annual Star Wars convention and will take place from April 16th – 19th at the Anaheim Convention Center.

SOURCE: StarWars.com

PHOTOS, VIDEO, & REVIEW: Disney’s Easter Celebration at Tokyo Disney Resort

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Tokyo Disney Resort does things a bit differently when it comes to spring. Disney’s Easter is a yearly celebration from April until the end of June (yes, you read that correctly). At Tokyo Disneyland, you can find the typical easter fare of bunnies and Easter eggs. Meanwhile, at Tokyo DisneySea a “Fashionable Easter” is the theme for 2015. For the Duffy fans out there, he gets in on the fun, too, with Duffy’s Easter Fair.

Here is a breakdown of all the offerings over at Tokyo Disney Resort for Disney’s Easter 2015. Full details can be found over at TDRExplorer and on the Official Tokyo Disney Resort website.

Tokyo Disney Resort Easter Monorail

Tokyo Disneyland

The main draw to Tokyo Disneyland is the Hippidy Hoppidy Springtime Parade. As Mickey and friends celebrate the arrival of warmer weather, dancers are dressed in various bunny outfits along the parade route. They even have a dance to teach guests, so everyone can join in on the fun. This high energy parade will get anyone excited for springtime and colourful eggs.

Easter display at Tokyo Disneyland for Disneys Easter 2015

Decorations around the park are subtle but adorable. Around the hub area you will find the Easter Garden, along with an Easter display at the entrance of the park.

Dale in the Easter Garden at Tokyo Disneyland

Various character-themed easter eggs are hidden around the park as part of the annual Easter Egg Hunt. Visitors pay to play this game where you go around the park in search of hidden eggs. Return to the sign-up booth with a completed hunt, and you win a prize! There are challenges for both Japanese and English-speaking guests.

Any celebration is not complete with food, and for Easter, Tokyo Disneyland presents a wide array of new sweets to tempt everyone’s tastebuds.

Tokyo DisneySea

Departing from the “Spring Voyage” theme of previous years, in 2015 Tokyo DisneySea brings us Fashionable Easter. Mickey and friends show off their very best new spring outfits in a brand new harbour show showcasing amazing costumes. The production also is one of the first to use the new stage in the recently renovated Mediterranean Harbour. The costumes used in the production are stunning with incredible detail, and each is themed after a different port from DisneySea (Mysterious Island, American Waterfront, Mermaid Lagoon, and Lost River Delta.) If you get a chance to visit, then this show is a must.

Brand new show Fashionable Easter at Tokyo DisneySea

Mysterious Island Fashion at Tokyo DisneySea

Decorations around the park are just as elaborate as the costumes. At the park entrance are two gigantic and elegant eggs with Mickey and Minnie. At the American Waterfront, six fabulously themed eggs reflect the imagery of each of the ports within DisneySea.

Duffy’s Easter Fair

The insanely popular Duffy the Disney Bear gets his own celebration over in Cape Cod. While the decorations are not as over the top as the rest of the park, the merchandise makes up for it. Each season there is a new costume for both Duffy and Shellie May, and this time around they are getting two different outfits. One for Fashionable Easter, and another for the Easter Fair. Also, Duffy’s new friend Gelatoni gets in on the action.

Duffys Easter Fair at Tokyo DisneySea

If costumes are not your thing, but you are a Duffy fan (I can admit that I am a Gelatoni fan), there are many great merchandise options to choose from. From picnic items to stationary, you will not go home disappointed.

Conclusion

Spring at Tokyo Disney Resort is completely different than anything at Walt Disney World, with highlights you’d expect from these parks. If you are heading to Tokyo Disney Resort this spring, then be sure to pack your best Easter bonnet and enjoy a Fashionable Easter at Tokyo Disney Resort.

Marvel Entertainment Releases Trailer For “Ant-Man”

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The brand new trailer for Marvel’s “Ant- Man”, starring Paul Rudd, Evangeline Lilly and Michael Douglas has just been released! Did they just spoil the ending in the very last scene? After Amazing Spider-Man 2, nothing would surprise me.

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The next evolution of the Marvel Cinematic Universe brings a founding member of The Avengers to the big screen for the first time with Marvel Studios’ “Ant-Man.” Armed with the astonishing ability to shrink in scale but increase in strength, master thief Scott Lang must embrace his inner-hero and help his mentor, Dr. Hank Pym, protect the secret behind his spectacular Ant-Man suit from a new generation of towering threats. Against seemingly insurmountable obstacles, Pym and Lang must plan and pull off a heist that will save the world.

Marvel’s “Ant-Man” stars Paul Rudd as Scott Lang aka Ant-Man, Evangeline Lilly as Hope Van Dyne, Corey Stoll as Darren Cross aka Yellowjacket, Bobby Cannavale as Paxton, Michael Peña as Luis, Judy Greer as Maggie, Tip “Ti” Harris as Dave, David Dastmalchian as Kurt, Wood Harris as Gale, Jordi Mollà as Castillo and Michael Douglas as Hank Pym. Directed by Peyton Reed and produced by Kevin Feige, Marvel’s “Ant-Man” delivers a high-stakes, tension-filled adventure on July 17, 2015.

Here are some screen captures:

WDWNT March Madness Continues Tonight (3/19/15) on WDW News Today: The Radio Show

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Tonight, on WDWNT: The Radio show, MARCH MADNESS CONTINUES! We will also discuss the news from the past week and we invite you to join in the conversations as well.

Tonight is the conclusion of the 64 attraction WDWNT March Madness Tournament! Join us for some great debates as members of the WDWNT staff will try to decide the greatest attraction at Walt Disney World.

And remember, if you pre-registered last week, you’ll get the chance to win some great prizes and change the outcome of our votes as you root for your attractions!

If you are not pre-registered for this tournament, tune in for an exciting announcement tonight. If you are, here are some things to keep in mind for tonight:

You will need to tune-in to WDWNT: The Radio Show from 8-10PM ET tonight (March 19) for the conclusion of the tournament in order to win.
The four attractions you will be assigned can win points for each victory they gain in the tournaments. The point distribution is as follows:
- 1st Round Win – 1 Point
- 2nd Round Win – 2 Points
- “Swell Sixteen” Round Win – 3 Points
- “Exciting Eight” Round Win – 4 Points
- “Fantasmic Four” Round Win – 5 Points
- Championship Round Win – 6 Points
The winner of each match is decided by the illustrious panel on the Radio Show. Each panelist counts for s single vote for an attraction. Majority rules on the 7 person panel and decides the winning attraction by vote count.
However, listeners who register to play along can change the outcome by calling in. A listener who is registered and playing in our contest may call in once during the run of the tournament and place a vote for an attraction that is worth 2 votes, more than any single panelist. The phone number is 407-774-8255. To allow time for any listening delays, we will count any phone vote cast that comes in before the next round’s voting has begun.
The top 8 players in terms of points amassed throughout the tournament will receive prizes from Theme Park Connection! The top player will receive a grand prize package and be declared the WDWNT March Madness 2015 champion.

Hosted by radio veterans and life-long Disney fans Tom Corless and Nick LoCicero, the live radio talk show on AM 1520 WBZW in Orlando focuses on the latest news and current trending topics at the Walt Disney World Resort in Orlando, Florida. WDW News Today: The Radio Show can also be streamed live at www.1520wbzw.com or on your TuneIn and iHeartRadio apps, just search for WBZW. WDW News Today the Radio Show debuted in August of 2013 as a 1 hour broadcast on Saturday evenings and has grown into a 2-hour program by popular demand.

To interact with the hosts during the show, listeners can call in at (407) 774-8255, tweet @WDWNT using #WDWNTRadio, or use the new LIVE chat that will be available at Listen.WDWNT.com.

The show begins at 8PM EDT Thursday night, don’t miss it!

New “Avengers: Age Of Ultron” TV Spot Features New Footage

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Marvel Entertainment released it’s second TV spot for “Avengers: Age Of Ultron” and there is so much new footage, it should really be classified as a new trailer.

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*Update: A third TV Spot has just been released. This new spot is only 30 seconds but includes new footage of Iron Man flying with all of his Hulkbuster parts flying with him to his destination. Pretty Cool!

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Here are some images that I was able to capture from the TV Spot(s):

Marvel Studios presents “Avengers: Age of Ultron,” the epic follow-up to the biggest Super Hero movie of all time. When Tony Stark tries to jumpstart a dormant peacekeeping program, things go awry and Earth’s Mightiest Heroes, including Iron Man, Captain America, Thor, The Incredible Hulk, Black Widow and Hawkeye, are put to the ultimate test as the fate of the planet hangs in the balance. As the villainous Ultron emerges, it is up to The Avengers to stop him from enacting his terrible plans, and soon uneasy alliances and unexpected action pave the way for an epic and unique global adventure.

Marvel’s “Avengers: Age of Ultron” stars Robert Downey Jr., who returns as Iron Man, along with Chris Hemsworth as Thor, Mark Ruffalo as Hulk and Chris Evans as Captain America. Together with Scarlett Johansson as Black Widow and Jeremy Renner as Hawkeye, and with the additional support of Don Cheadle as James Rhodes/War Machine, Cobie Smulders as Agent Maria Hill, Stellan Skarsgård as Erik Selvig and Samuel L. Jackson as Nick Fury, the team must reassemble to defeat James Spader as Ultron, a terrifying technological villain hell-bent on human extinction. Along the way, they confront two mysterious and powerful newcomers, Pietro Maximoff, played by Aaron Taylor-Johnson, and Wanda Maximoff, played by Elizabeth Olsen and meet an old friend in a new form when Paul Bettany becomes Vision.

Written and directed by Joss Whedon and produced by Kevin Feige, p.g.a., Marvel’s “Avengers: Age of Ultron” is based on the ever-popular Marvel comic book series “The Avengers,” first published in 1963. Get set for an action-packed thrill ride when The Avengers return in Marvel’s “Avengers: Age of Ultron” on May 1, 2015.

Reservations Open Today for New Enhanced Wishes Dessert Party

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Enjoy an exclusive, unforgettable view of the fireworks over Cinderella Castle while you indulge in a decadent dessert experience at the newly enhanced Wishes Fireworks Dessert Party at Magic Kingdom Park beginning July 5, 2015.

Tomorrowland Terrace Dessert Party at Magic Kingdom Park will be enhanced and transformed into the Wishes Fireworks Dessert Party. Relax in a reserved seating area with family and friends over delicious desserts and beverages. Delight in a selection of themed desserts prepared daily by our pastry chef including chocolate-dipped strawberries, chocolate mousse, and ice cream. Delectable new additions to the menu include a variety of seasonal fruit and cheese, Disney character-themed cupcakes, and more!

As the fireworks begin, a sparkling cider toast will be offered. Throughout the evening, you can now enjoy hot chocolate and signature lemonades, as well as coffee and tea.

Wishes Fireworks Dessert Party is $49 for adults, $29 for children, tax included. Reservations can be made beginning on March 20 by visiting DisneyWorld.com/dine, or calling 407-WDW-DINE.

Speaking from personal experience, my family and I did the dessert party during our trip to Walt Disney World last year and we think it’s the best spot to relax and enjoy the fireworks and castle shows. We liked it so much that we’re doing it again for our trip back to Walt Disney World next week!

PHOTOS: New Merchandise on the Way To Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort

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Disney today previewed more merchandise coming to Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort:

Disney once again showed off the fantastic Tiki medium figure near where the actual full-size statue will be located in the lobby.

These ceramic cups will arrive later in the year.

Hawaiin shirts for guests of all sizes are on the way, as well as bags and a hoodie.

Steven Miller of the Disney Parks Blog poses with a great shirt inspired by Trader Sam’s.

Adult and child apparel

A glass, picture frame, window decals, pins and magnets are among other items guests will be able to find at the resort. Trader Sam’s Grog Grotto has an open edition pin and a limited edition grand opening pin as well.

All of these items will be released at Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort this year.

Dirk Wallen’s 3/20/15 WDW Photo Report (Polynesian Magic Kingdom, Epcot, Hollywood Studios, Disney Springs, ETC.)

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WDWNT Reporter Dirk Wallen was all over the Walt Disney World Resort this week and has a ton of newsworthy photos to share with us, so let’s take a look at what’s new and exciting:

Starting at the Polynesian, the right side of the entrance is out from behind walls and looking good

The pool area is nearing completion also

Moving to the Magic Kingdom, work on the center of the hub is picking up speed

New planters await railings

The old Rose Garden is now being demolished as part of the hub expansion

The final remnants of the Plaza Swan Boats are being erased

Moving over to the Studios, walls are up around the former site of the Sorcerer’s Hat, at least through late-April

Strange to see this sight again, but if Echo Lake is demolished, it won’t be a sight for long

Over at Epcot, work continues on the mysterious “colorful” new Innoventions exhibit

Meanwhile, there is no visible progress on the Frozen attraction

Moving to Disney Springs, the Marketplace Co-Op has these Adventurer’s Club signs back in stock

These photos were taken just before the first pedestrian bridge was installed yesterday

The Town Center will rise upon this site over the next 12-14 months

One large structure is already rising

The small park area in front of Planet Hollywood and the Orange Garage entrance is nearing completion

New planters being installed outside Harley Davidson

No visible progress on STK Orlando, the supposed replacement for the BET Soundstage

The Hangar restaurant is now completely sealed, but still no announcement from Disney

The new Margarita Bar and pier in the Marketplace is coming along nicely

The BOATHOUSE, as seen from the Village Causeway

Still to early to tell, but this looks like one fo the facades that will hide the second parking garage from view

A lot of work still to be done on Morimoto Asia

Meanwhile, flags have gone up outside of the BOATHOUSE, leading us to believe it is nearing completion

Work on the dock is wrapping up

Another look at the Hangar Restaurant, whatever it might be…

Innoventions West Closing, Are New Exhibits Coming or is Something Bigger on the Way?

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Disney confirmed after a few days of speculation that all existing exhibits inside Innoventions West at Epcot will be closing. The expected closing date is April 30th.

While it isn’t rare for Innoventions exhibits to close and be replaced, the last time that the entire pavilion or a whole side of it was shut down was when it was converted from Communicore to Innoventions in 1994.

We are also led to believe this has been in the works for a long time now as replacements for the now long-closed Velcro, Segway, and Rockin’ Robots exhibits never materialized, even after years of vacancy in those space. Where’s the Fire, IBM Think, and the Great Piggybank Adventure will now follow suit.

“We’ve reached the end of our sponsorship agreements with the exhibitors in Innoventions West and will temporarily close the space in early May to begin preparing for a new experience.” – Disney spokeswoman earlier today, according to the Orlando Sentinel.

Innoventions at Disneyland is closing permanently at the end of March 2015, so is Innoventions West at Epcot coming back, or is this the start of something else planned for the park? Now, it is possible they are just taking this opportunity to remodel the space before new tenants move in (the last time this happened was 1999), but it seems odd at a time when Disney is often hard-pressed to find sponsors for Epcot attractions. We will just have to wait and see…

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Ryan Gosling In Talks To Star In Guiellrmo del Toro’s “Haunted Mansion” Movie

Preview Of This Week’s “Star Wars Celebration” T-Shirts

PHOTOS, VIDEO, & REVIEW: Disney’s Easter Celebration at Tokyo Disney Resort

Marvel Entertainment Releases Trailer For “Ant-Man”

WDWNT March Madness Continues Tonight (3/19/15) on WDW News Today: The Radio Show

New “Avengers: Age Of Ultron” TV Spot Features New Footage

Reservations Open Today for New Enhanced Wishes Dessert Party

PHOTOS: New Merchandise on the Way To Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort

Dirk Wallen’s 3/20/15 WDW Photo Report (Polynesian Magic Kingdom, Epcot, Hollywood Studios, Disney Springs, ETC.)

Innoventions West Closing, Are New Exhibits Coming or is Something Bigger on the Way?

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