New “Iron Man 3” Exhibit Coming To Innoventions at Disneyland

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From Erin Glover on the Disney Parks Blog:

Attention Iron Man fans! To celebrate the upcoming release of “Iron Man 3,” opening in theaters May 3, an exciting new exhibit is coming to Innoventions at Disneyland park in California – featuring actual set pieces from the film!

Beginning April 13, Iron Man Tech Presented by Stark Industries will give Disneyland park guests the chance to see Tony Stark’s Hall of Armor, featuring Iron Man suits Mark I-VII – the same suits featured in “Iron Man 3.” And you will even be able to virtually “suit up,” yourself! Through simulation technology, guests will be able to see what it’s like to operate the latest pieces of the Mark 42 Iron Man armor, even getting the chance to test out its infamous repulsor blasts.

Iron Man Tech Presented by Stark Industries Coming to Innoventions at Disneyland Park
Come experience Iron Man Tech Presented by Stark Industries when it opens at Innoventions in Disneyland park April 13 – and then check out “Iron Man 3” in theaters May 3.

We also uncovered some additional information through a document released internally to Disneyland cast members:

  • The exhibit will run through September
  • Innoventions will not be closing for installation of the new Iron Man Exhibit
  • The Iron Man experience will not be replacing any existing exhibit in the building. (This makes us believe it will take up the space where Honda usually displays their vehicles whenever they are hosting a promotion at the parks.)

 

So, what do you think of this first installation of Marvel at Disneyland?

How Early Can You Make FastPass+ Selections? New Details Emerge on MyMagic+

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When Disney updated the MyDisneyExperience app last night, they also updated the terms of service that guests using the app must agree to. Some details we have either speculated about or not been informed of to this point were discussed within those terms, so we have decided to highlight the more important new facts about MyMagic+:

Friends

There are two types of friends you can have within MyDisneyExperience: managed friends or connected friends. Managed friends are guests with profiles you create and manage on their behalf. Connected friends are friends who’s profiles you do not create or manage. By sending or accepting an invitation to become connected friends with someone, you authorize those connected friends to plan and modify activities for you including FastPass+ selections. Disney states is not liable for changes, so if your friends mess up your reservations, well, you’re out of luck.

Notifications

Once available, you may choose to receive special email and text alerts during your visit such as itinerary updates, notice of photo availability, and personalized on-site tips and offers. Push notifications will also be an option.

FastPass+

Disney FastPass+ service allows you to select an arrival window to experience certain park attractions, character meet and greets, and quick-service restaurants, and to arrange a viewing location for certain entertainment such as fireworks, parades and shows. You can modify FastPass+ selections for yourself, Managed Friends, and Connected Friends.

You can make FastPass+ selections for one park per day. You may only select and use a FastPass+ selection for a particular attraction, entertainment or restaurant experience once a day. When you initially make FastPass+ selections for a particular park, you will choose a FastPass+ experience set. If your plans change, you may modify the entire FastPass+ experience set until the first FastPass+ experience is used or the first unused experience expires. You may also modify any unused individual FastPass+ experience any time prior to the end of the day.

Magic Your Way ticket holders and Annual Passholders may make FastPass+ selections beginning 60 days prior to use. Selection window will vary for other tickets.

Disney reserves the right to re-assign or reschedule a FastPass+ selection due to an unplanned attraction or entertainment down time or change in operating hours. This will be useful is guiding guests away from attractions when they are down.

 

Morocco’s Spice Road Table to Open On the Shores Of World Showcase Lagoon in 2013

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Disney confirmed the addition of a waterside restaurant to the Morocco pavilion at Epcot earlier today.

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The restaurant will be called Spice Road Table and will have both indoor and outdoor seating. The restaurant will open later this year and will feature various small plates and refreshments inspired by the cuisine of the Mediterranean.

Disney has also promised other “enhancements” to the pavilion that will be announced at another time.

So what do you think? Is another Moroccan restaurant a good idea?

Joe Hogarty’s 4/2/13 Animal Kingdom Photo Report

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WDWNT Reporter Joe Hogarty visited Disney’s Animal Kingdom yesterday and has some newsworthy photos to share with us, so let’s take a look:

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Work being done on the bridge to Africa, believed to be connected to the work on the new Festival of the Lion King Theater

This could be extended queue for the show

We haven’t checked on the Tree of Life nets in a while

Seems most of the paths are covered now

There is one small section still not completed

Mickey-shaped snacks?

A look at the Africa bridge from the other direction

PINE CONE!!!

I am Batman!

Awwww, kitty!

They were being active

SLURP!

RAWR!

More…

Almost done…

The Adventurers Outpost still has not opened

Maybe soon…

Michael Wada’s Easter (3/29/13) DLR Photo Report

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WDWNT Reporter Michael Wada visited Disneyland Easter Sunday and grabbed some pictures of some of the Easter festivities.

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Special meet and greet set up

Easter Bunny!

Mickey and Minnie in their sunday best

The “Spring Fling” was a part of Limited Time Magic. It included the Bunny Hop in which all your favorite rabbit characters and the Dapper Dans came out to teach guests the bunny hop

RoE: Disney’s Animal Kingdom Tee Shirt Based Combos

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Disney’s Animal Kingdom
LE 2000 each combo
$29.95 each
Expected release date: November 8 2013
Walt Disney World Exclusive

Update: HQ pics added and box description. The box has a Tree of Life look to it. On the window is printed the phrase that goes with that tee shirt based set.

“Nice Kitty Kitty”

Now this set I can really get behind. These combos are based on Animal Kingdom shirts and it’s a perfect combination of Dinsey characters and other figures. This first one shows Mickey with a Lion. Awesome!

“Tigger, Is that you?”

Another brilliant choice. I remember this t-shirt and think the expressions are priceless. Let’s hope this is a bigger set then just two combos.

Any ideas what else could be done? With both these being released the same day, I worry there might not be more.

Disney Announces Official Activities for Animal Kingdom’s 15th Anniversary

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Here are the official festivities Disney has announced for Animal Kingdom’s 15th anniversary on April 22nd, 2013:

  • Special opening ceremony – Meet at the Tree of Life at 8:40 a.m., to hear from Josh D’Amaro, Vice President of Disney’s Animal Kingdom; Dr. Jackie Ogden, Vice President of Animals, Science and Environment; and Joe Rohde, Senior Vice President of Walt Disney Imagineering Creative. Make sure you arrive early for this!
  • Earth Day “Party for the Planet” festivities – Special interactive activities that focus on animals and nature will take place throughout the park from 9 a.m.-5 p.m.
  • Artists and other vendors will present their work on in Africa and on Discovery Island, with their work available for purchase.
  • Opportunity to purchase special 15th anniversary merchandise, available in limited quantities.
  • Special food & beverage.

There will be more information on these offerings released as we get closer to the event, so stay tuned! Oh, and don’t forget to use the hash tag #DAK15 on twitter!

Dirk Wallen’s 4/5-7/13 WDW Photo Report

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WDWNT Reporter Dirk Wallen has been all-over the Walt Disney World Resort as of late and has a ton of newsworthy photos to share with us, so let’s take a look:

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While most of the new parking lot at the Grand Floridian Villas is open, some is still closed to accommodate construction

Work continues on the Villas at the Grand Floridian

This appears to be the drop-off area

Iron Man-O-Rail running

Moving to the Magic Kingdom, work continues on the Main Street Bakery

The new Dumbo popcorn bucket available on Main Street

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Work continues on the exterior of the Adventureland Veranda

The glass canopy on the other side of the building is still missing

Some work happening at the Swiss Family Treehouse while it is open

Kodak picture spots are still up around the parks

Some new Splash Mountain shirts have come out

Work continues on Columbia Harbor House

The other side looks completely new

More rock-work appearing everyday on the Seven Dwarfs’ Mine Train

A new shirt featuring Main Street U.S.A.

Some new sports shirts

They put a cardboard popcorn bucket inside the Dumbo popcorn bucket

Moving over to Epcot, work continues on the facade of Mission: Space

Walls are already up and work has begun on the Spice Road Table restaurant in Morocco

A temporary stage is now up for Mo Rockin’

Work continues on turning the old France bakery into an ice cream parlor

Moving over to Disney’s Hollywood Studios…

Kodak signage is gone from Muppetvision 3-D

A dance party truck was rolled out on Streets of America to deal with the heavier crowds recently

The Disney Truck Shop at Downtown Disney

The latest pin in the 2013 poster collection was released last week

Huey, Dewey, and Louie are now 75 years old

Disney-PIXAR Vinylmation pins are now on sale