PHOTOS: Magic Kingdom Adds Signage For Daily Parade Live Stream to Disney Stores

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In preparation for the daily Disney Parks parade live streams that will be airing in Disney Store locations around the world, the Magic Kingdom has added signage along the park’s parade route.

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The sign informs guests that viewing areas between the end of Main Street and the Castle may appear on camera during the broadcast.

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Per the Disney Store announcement:

“In the back of the store screens will be replaced with newer LED displays where guests can watch the parade stream ‘LIVE from Disney Parks’ in the afternoon, and at night a digital fireworks display will be presented just before the store closes.”

No start date has been provided for this streaming at the Disney Store.

RUMOR: The Jingle Cruise Holiday Overlay Will Not Return to Magic Kingdom, Disneyland

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For whatever reason, it appears that the Jingle Cruise, the holiday overlay of the Jungle Cruise attraction at Disneyland Park and the Magic Kingdom, will not return in 2017.

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Introduced in 2013, the Jingle Cruise would run from November to January at both parks. The Disneyland and Walt Disney World versions were similar concepts, but were actually quite different visually.

Disney has yet to confirm the end of the seasonal attraction, but it is not in any marketing materials for this holiday season on either coast.

VIDEO: Disney Releases Rare ‘The Dream Called EPCOT’ Promo Video From 1980

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In celebration of Epcot’s 35th anniversary coming up Disney has released this hard to find promo video that used to play at Magic Kingdom in 1980.

Titled “The Dream Called EPCOT,” this video was used to offer guests a look at what they could expect when EPCOT Center opened. The video shows some behind the scenes footage of WED Enterprises during the development of EPCOT Center in the 1970s.

Disney was trying to ease guests into the idea of a new type of Disney theme park by showcasing the unique offerings that guests could look forward to in both Future World and World Showcase. The video shows construction footage, attraction models, concept art, and renderings for The Living Seas, Horizons, World of Motion, CommuniCore and Spaceship Earth. This video is also where guests got their first taste of some classic EPCOT attraction theme songs like “It’s Fun to Be Free,” “Universe of Energy” and “Listen to the Land.”

Epcot’s 35th anniversary will be this Sunday, October 1, 2017.

 

Snow White Bag Releasing as Part of Dooney & Bourke’s ‘Dream Big, Princess’ Collection

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Dooney & Bourke is launching a new ‘Dream Big, Princess’ handbag line with Snow White as the inspiration.

The designs were created by Paola Gutierrez, who has been a Disney Parks artist for over 20 years. The bag will come in three options: a tote bag, a satchel, and a crossbody, each with their own design. A special hangtag with Snow White’s autograph is featured on all three bags.

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The bags will be available starting on September 30 at Uptown Jewelers in Magic Kingdom. If you attend the release event, you’ll receive a complimentary Dooney & Bourke gift with your purchase while supplies last.

PHOTOS, VIDEO: Tour the Baseline Tap House on Grand Avenue at Disney’s Hollywood Studios

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Baseline Tap House opened today on Grand Avenue at Disney’s Hollywood Studios, in (according to the storyline) an abandoned L.A. printing company that once worked with the Walt Disney Studios in the 1950’s. Here’s a short tour of the new bar and lounge:

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We begin with a video tour:

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Baseline Tap House is now open from 11am until park close daily at Disney’s Hollywood Studios

PHOTOS: Epcot 35th MagicBand Now On Sale

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Released today at Epcot, guests can now get the Epcot 35th Anniversary MagicBand at World Traveler. The bands retail for $32.99 each, limited edition of 3500.

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The band was originally slated to be released on Sunday, October 1st.

Disney Is Working On A “Hocus Pocus” Remake For The Disney Channel

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Disney is bringing back a Halloween favorite, “Hocus Pocus”, for a whole new generation. A “Hocus Pocus” remake is currently in development that will introduce a brand new cast and will appear exclusively on The Disney Channel.

From Deadline:

Disney Channel is in early stages of development on a Hocus Pocus TV movie, a reimagining of the 1993 cult classic Walt Disney feature, which starred Bette Midler, Sarah Jessica Parker and Kathy Najimy.

The new take is being written by Scarlett Lacey (The Royals), with David Kirschner, producer on the original movie, on board to executive produce.

The 1993 film was written by Neil Cuthbert and Mick Garris, based on a story by Garris and Kirschner, and directed by zKenny Ortega. Garris hinted at a possible Hocus Pocus TV project in a recent interview.

The new Hocus Pocus iteration will have a new cast and a new director. Ortega, who has directed Disney Channel’s two biggest TV movie franchises, High School Musical and Descendants, is not involved.

Hocus Pocus chronicles what happens when three villainous witches, played by Bette Midler, Kathy Najimy and Sarah Jessica Parker, are inadvertently resurrected in Salem, Massachusetts. The film has become a cult hit and a staple on Disney Channel and Freeform with annual airings.

Kirschner’s producing credits also include Curious George, An American Tail and The Addams Family TV series.

Source: Deadline

New Coco-Inspired Exhibit ‘Remember Me!’ Open Now at Mexico Pavilion, Epcot

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A new art exhibit has opened at the Mexico pavilion in World Showcase, featuring work from some prominent Mexican and Mexican-American artists.

The new exhibit shares the culture of Día de Muertos with Epcot guests. This two-day celebration, which takes place every year on November 1st and 2nd, usually includes delicious Mexican cuisine, festivals, parades, and live music.

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Art work in the gallery includes papel picado, sugar skulls, paper sculptures, and even some pre-hispanic items that showcase some earlier history of this major celebration.

Bridal Couple, the centerpiece of the exhibit, won’t arrive until next week, but when it does guests can look forward to seeing some contemporary sculptures that range from 2.5-10 feet tall.

Here is a collection of photos to show off some of what the exhibit has to offer.

No word yet as to how long this exhibit will remain, but it certainly adds more Fall-related entertainment options for those visiting Epcot.