Disney to Live Stream The Dedication of Pandora: The World of AVATAR at Animal Kingdom

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Disney will give guests a chance to see the dedication of Pandora: The World of AVATAR at Disney’s Animal Kingdom theme park this week, but not in-person.

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Floating mountains grace the skyline while exotic plants fill the colorful landscape inside Pandora – The World of Avatar, which opens May 27, 2017 at Disney’s Animal Kingdom. Pandora – The World of Avatar will bring a variety of new experiences to the park, including a family-friendly attraction called Na’vi River Journey and new food & beverage and merchandise locations. Disney’s Animal Kingdom is one of four theme parks at Walt Disney World Resort in Lake Buena Vista, Fla. (Kent Phillips, photographer)

This Wednesday, May 24th, Disney will be hosting a Dedication Ceremony for Pandora – The World of Avatar during media festivities. The Disney Parks Blog will start the live stream for the dedication at about 9:25AM eastern.

Pandora: The World of AVATAR officially opens in just 5 days on May 27th, 2017 at Disney’s Animal Kingdom.

PHOTOS: New Summer Collection Now Available at D-Living

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D-Living at Disney Springs has brought out a brand new summer collection. The theme for this season is ‘outdoor summer.’ Here are some photos below to take a look at what is in store when you visit:

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This collection is now available at D-Living in the Town Center at Disney Springs.

VIDEO: Star Wars Battlefront 2 Humanizes the Imperial Army

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In Star Wars Battlefront 2 players will experience an all-new story from the perspective of Iden Versio, an Imperial pilot.

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Star Wars Battlefront 2 will challenge the belief that Imperial forces are brainwashed or even on the wrong side of the fight. The game’s story seeks to show us that these are people with beliefs that deserve to accepted in their own right.

In the above video developers behind the game introduce Idea Versio, the protagonist in Star Wars Battlefront 2‘s campaign. This game seems to be offering a unique story unlike anything we’ve ever seen in the Star Wars universe.

Star Wars Battlefront 2 will release on PS4, Xbox One, and PC on November 17, 2017.

PHOTOS: Former Catwalk Bar at Disney’s Hollywood Studios Returning for Club 33?

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Many years ago, guests at the then Disney-MGM Studios could enjoy a drink high above a soundstage in the Catwalk Bar, an elevated establishment located above the Soundstage Restaurant. The bar was closed along with the Soundstage Restaurant in the late-1990’s to make way for the various Disney Junior shows that have occupied that space since. Well, the Catwalk Bar might be returning in some form…

The Catwalk Bar at the Disney-MGM Studios

The Catwalk Bar at the Disney-MGM Studios

With Club 33 announcing that they would open locations in each Disney World theme park, the Soundstage Restaurant seems like a good location. It’s elevated and relatively private, connected to the kitchen of a signature dining experience in the Brown Derby, and has that cool-factor of being in a beloved, forgotten location.

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The former entrance to the Catwalk Bar adjacent to the Brown Derby

If this is the space, it is likely that Disney Junior would have to move elsewhere or close (or maybe become a dance party in a new location, similar to changes made at California Adventure).

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The elevator and stairs to the Catwalk Bar, now suddenly boarded-up

This is purely speculation at this point, but the staircase and elevator inside of the Brown Derby which led to the Catwalk Bar are walled-off all of a sudden and some sort of work is clearly happening there.

Festival of Fantasy Parade Moving to 2pm Daily Starting in August, Is Paint the Night Parade to Blame?

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Beginning August 20th, 2017, the Magic Kingdom will no longer present a 3:00 parade…

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The Disney Festival of Fantasy Parade will be presented at 2:00pm daily starting August 20th. This appears to be a permanent change.

No reason for the change has been given, but the Paint the Night Electrical Parade coming to the Magic Kingdom could be the reason. The park would need more time between the entertainment offerings considering how popular Happily Ever After is and how popular the Paint the Night Parade  would be (should it be moving, still a rumor at this point).

Summer Food Truck Rally Coming to Disney Springs This June

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For only 2 nights, June 2nd and June 3rd, the West Side Neighborhood behind Cirque Du Soleil at Disney Springs will have a wide array of select food trucks from Central Florida for a food truck rally.

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Here are the food trucks that will be available:

  • Fantasy Fare – Treat your senses to fan favorites found at Disney theme parks around the world – like the famous Hand-dipped Corn Dog!
  • World Showcase of Flavors – Try signature sandwiches inspired by the cuisine featured at the Global Marketplaces during the annual Epcot International Food & Wine Festival.
  • Caketeer – Offers high quality gourmet cupcake and custom cake products throughout the Downtown Orlando and Central Florida area, made using the finest culinary-grade ingredients.
  • Philly’s Best Cheesesteaks – The best cheesesteaks in or out of Philly are on the prowl on the streets of Florida! Philly’s Best Cheesesteaks are serving up hot and fresh cheesesteak sandwiches just for you! Real Philly Cheesesteaks, you just can’t get any better than that!
  • 900 Degreez Pizza – This converted container food truck features a bespoke imported Italian wood-fired oven that can cook a pizza in an unbelievable 90 seconds. The food truck façade features an all-glass panel that allows customers to view the chefs at work.
  • Magic 4 UR Palate – Maintaining a high standard and quality to creativity, our dishes are appealing to the eye and at the same time arouse the taste buds, leading you to crave more.
  • The London Fish and Chippy – Homemade beer batter is the perfect dip for preparing specialty haddock fish and chips. Bringing seafood lovers a vast selection of fresh fried seafood you will enjoy.
  • Tikiz Shaved Ice – Bringing sweets to the streets, Tikiz Shaved Ice is the ice cream truck of the future! Offering Ice Cream as well as refreshing Hawaiian Shaved Ice where Guests can dispense their own custom shaved ice syrup creations.
They will be open on Friday, June 2 from 4 to 11 p.m. and Saturday, June 3 from noon until 11 p.m. There will also be some live entertainment in the area as well.

VIDEO, PODCAST: Guide to Pandora, Happily Ever After Review, The Math Game, and More on WDW News Tonight

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A Walk in the Park by Dooney & Bourke Now Released

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A Walk in the Park by Dooney & Bourke is now available to purchase both online and in the parks. The print is available in a tote, cross body, satchel and even a MagicBand 2.0.

The new print is described as:

Mickey and Minnie are on the move in our Magic Kingdoms for this nifty neon pattern by Dooney & Bourke. Our leather trimmed tote is fully equipped to carry your on-the-go essentials in total comfort and style.

Mickey and Minnie Mouse ''A Walk in the Park'' MagicBand 2 by Dooney & Bourke - Limited Release

Mickey and Minnie Mouse ”A Walk in the Park” MagicBand 2 by Dooney & Bourke – Limited Release $48

 

 

Mickey and Minnie Mouse ''A Walk in the Park'' Crossbody Wallet by Dooney & Bourke

Mickey and Minnie Mouse ”A Walk in the Park” Crossbody Wallet by Dooney & Bourke $178

 

Mickey and Minnie Mouse ''A Walk in the Park'' Tote by Dooney & Bourke

Mickey and Minnie Mouse ”A Walk in the Park” Tote by Dooney & Bourke $268

 

Mickey and Minnie Mouse ''A Walk in the Park'' Zip Satchel by Dooney & Bourke

Mickey and Minnie Mouse ”A Walk in the Park” Zip Satchel by Dooney & Bourke $268

 

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Disney Store Releasing Special Star Wars 40th Merchandise

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It seems as though we have been celebrating the 40th anniversary of Star Wars for months now, but this Thursday, May 25 marks the actual 40 year mark since the original release of Star Wars in theaters. So it should come as no surprise that the Disney Store is celebrating the occasion with collectible merchandise. Thanks to Yahoo Movies, we have the first look at the lineup that will be available at Disney Stores on Thursday.

Han Solo and Luke Skywalker Elite Series Die-Cast Action Figures

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These fully articulated deluxe 6-inch die-cast figures allow fans to fans to recreate the famous scene where the heroes disguise themselves as Stormtroopers to rescue Leia from the Death Star. Each $49.95 set includes both Han and Luke with detachable Stormtrooper helmets, two blasters, and two standing bases.

Tsum Tsum Plush Set

 

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Luke, Leia, Han, and Artoo are all kinds of adorable in this special set of 2 ½-inch Tsum Tsums, Disney’s uber-popular line of plushies. The $19.95 collection comes in a box designed after the Millennium Falcon.

Limited-Edition Ornament Set

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Have your own Star Wars Holiday Special with this limited-edition set of six ornaments featuring A New Hope characters: Luke, Leia, Han, Chewie, Darth Vader, and R2-D2/C-3PO. Available for $59.95, there will only be 2,700 of these sets available. (Note: I have seen this ornament set available at the Galactic Outpost at Disney Springs already this week)

Luke Skywalker and Princess Leia Limited-Edition Figurine

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Striking the classic poster pose, this $249.95 Luke Skywalker and Princess Leia resin statuette has been limited to 1,250 copies. Each box comes with a certificate of authenticity.

Lithograph Set

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This collection includes reproductions of five vintage A New Hope posters from around the world. The lithograph set, limited to a run of 3,300, will be available for $39.95. Each print comes packaged in a glossy, embossed envelope within reusable clear plastic folio.

Limited-Edition Pin Set

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This quartet of jumbo-size pins includes Luke Skywalker, Princess Leia, Darth Vader, and the 40th anniversary logo. Each has a brushes-steel finish and a Mickey-shaped pinback, and Disney has limited the set to 1,250 units. The $79.95 collection comes packaged in a commemorative display box.

PHOTOS, VIDEO: Toy Story Land Entrance, Writer’s Stop Gutted, Star Wars Land Expands in Latest Studios Update

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It has been a while since we have seen any major changes in the Hollywood Studios landscape, but now with the expansion of Disney’s Animal Kingdom complete, it’s full speed ahead to Toy Story Land and the much-anticipated Star Wars themed land.

We have a video of all of the construction to share with you below, but we’ll then share pictures and give you a more in-depth description of the work following that.

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We start over by MuppetVision 3-D…

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The former Writer’s Stop has been stripped down to its bare steel.

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A lot of work now happening in the area the was New York Street.

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The barrier of Star Wars Land is just steps away, still rising.

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A look from the balcony of PizzeRizzo doesn’t reveal much.

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Most of the facade of Walt Disney: One Man’s Dream is covered with tarps, with the image of Walt removed from the marquee.

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The backside of the marquee is completely gone.

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This area will be the entrance to Toy Story Land, but it remains unclear how this transition will work.

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For now, it appears that these original structures from 1989 will survive the demolition.

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At the end of PIXAR Place, the walls are now appropriately Star Wars-related, as Toy Story Land is not actually located on this side. The walls also extended right up to the exit of the 3rd track at Toy Story Midway Mania.

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The walls feature the artwork for Star Wars Land, but it is strangely not-centered and instead located in an alley behind some trees.

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A cast member access pathway is all that is down this alleyway.

As always, stay tuned for more updates on the expansion of Disney’s Hollywood Studios as it progresses.