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BREAKING: New Nighttime Projection Show “Disney Movie Magic” Premieres Tonight at Disney’s Hollywood Studios
Tonight at 9pm, a new nighttime spectacular will debut at Disney’s Hollywood Studios.
“Disney Movie Magic” is a new projection show that will perform nightly on the facade of the Chinese Theater before Star Wars: A Galactic Spectacular. The show will contain Disney live action movies.
No further details are available at this time, but we will be checking it out this evening, so stay tuned for a live stream of the show!
VIDEO: Premiere of New Projection Show “Disney Movie Magic” at Disney’s Hollywood Studios
In case you missed our live stream of the Premiere of the new “Disney Movie Magic” projection show at Disney’s Hollywood Studios, here is the video:
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This 10-minute show is essentially a preshow for the “Star Wars: A Galactic Spectacular” fireworks show, though it takes place 30 minutes prior to the start of the fireworks. Disney hasn’t officially announced this new offering, but we expect it to be shown nightly prior to “Star Wars: A Galactic Spectacular.” It includes many Disney live-action movies, including recent ones such as Beauty and the Beast, Pirates of the Caribbean, and Jungle Book, and some from the archives such as Tron!
PHOTOS: Coaster Track Installed for Slinky Dog Dash in Toy Story Land at Hollywood Studios
With Pandora now open, the next themed land opening at Walt Disney World will be Toy Story Land. With the opening date to be announced at the D23 Expo in July, major progress on the land’s headlining attraction was made this week…
Photos by @bioreconstruct
As you can see, a fair amount of the roller coaster track for the Slinky Dog Dash attraction has already been installed. Photos were taken by @bioreconstruct on twitter.
Photos by @bioreconstruct
It is speculated that Toy Story Land will open in 2018 at Disney’s Hollywood Studios.
PHOTOS, VIDEO: New Preview Film & Model of Star Wars – Galaxy’s Edge Unveiled at Disneyland, Disney World
Guests visiting Star Wars Launch Bay at Disneyland Park and Disney’s Hollywood Studios are now being treated to a new preview of Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge, opening in 2019 at both parks.
A small section of the model of the entire land that was on display at the D23 Expo this year is on display now at Disneyland’s Launch Bay. Walt Disney Presents at Hollywood Studios has had a different section on display since September.
In addition, the Star Wars Launch Bay film was updated on both coasts to include a new, never-before-seen preview of the 14-acre land coming to Disney Parks:
So, what do you think of this new preview?
PHOTOS, VIDEO: Aerial Construction Update On Star Wars – Galaxy’s Edge, Toy Story Land at Hollywood Studios
For the first time in a while, we take to the skies above Disney’s Hollywood Studios to see the latest progress on Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge and Toy Story Land…
To the left is Toy Story Land, to the right is Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge.
In the lower center, you can see the recently topped-off highest point in Galaxy’s Edge, some of the rock-work that resides above the show building for the Millennium Falcon attraction.
Here we take a closer look. From the top center, going counter-clockwise: Slinky Dog Dash, Alien Swirling Saucers, Millennium Falcon attraction, and the “Battle Escape” attraction.
Toy Story Land is set to open in Summer 2018, with Star Wars:Galaxy’s Edge to follow sometime in 2019.
PHOTOS: New Disney Skyliner Concept Art for Hollywood Studios Revealed
Now located on the construction walls at the entrance of Disney’s Hollywood Studios, guests can get a closer look at the upcoming Disney Skyliner gondola transportation system.
A map of the system, as well as an overhead rendering of the Disney’s Hollywood Studios station can be seen.
The art recently released by Disney for this station is also found on the walls here. However, there is a new piece to be seen…
The final piece shows a view from above and a look across the park to the Twilight Zone Tower of Terror.
Similar art for the Epcot station was released as well at that park’s construction walls.
No opening date has been provided as of yet for the Disney Skyliner system.
PHOTOS COURTESY @ARTISTNERD_16 ON TWITTER.
Stacy Fulford, Mimi Kaboom of Streetmosphere at Hollywood Studios Has Passed Away
We have received the sad news (according to cast members who worked her) that Stacy Fulford, who played Mimi Kaboom in Streetmosphere at Hollywood Studios, has passed away. The Citizens of Hollywood always entertain and delight guests and Mimi Kaboom was no exception. From her official website you can see her passion for performing runs deep:
Her love for performing began in dance class early in life. Passions then led her to pursue music education, then by the natural order of things found herself in the world of theatre. After stealing the show as Wicked Witch of the West in her elementary school’s production of The Wizard of Oz, she knew the stage was her home. Stacy earned her degree in Theatre Arts from Florida Southern College, and has been happily working in the industry ever since.
We would like to thank Stacy for her many years of bringing joy to guests from around the world and our condolences go out to her family and friends.
WDWNT’s Top 7 Things Coming to Disney Parks in 2018 (New Roller Coasters, Returning Parades, and More!)
2018 looks to be a promising year for Disney Parks, which is surprising given it is the calm before the storm which is 2019. With so many new attractions, restaurants, and entertainment options on the way, we are listing the seven (yeah, seven…) things that have us most excited for the new year.
Paint the Night Returns to Disneyland
Paint the Night will finally be making a return to the Disneyland Resort in Spring 2018 as part of PIXAR Fest. I would say we are excited for this event, but it’s really just for the return of this amazing parade, which will now perform at Disney California Adventure. Frozen has been removed from the parade and new float is being added to fit the PIXAR promotion (rumored to be Inside Out-themed). We may not be excited for PIXAR Pier or PIXAR Fest next summer, but we’re sure excited to have Paint the Night back.
Tokyo Disneyland Celebrates 35 Years of Magic
Beginning Spring 2018, Tokyo Disneyland will hold the “Happiest Celebration” for the resort’s 35th anniversary. With a new daytime parade, nighttime spectacular, decorations, specialty food and drink offerings and more, Tokyo Disneyland will have tons to offer to guests visiting during the celebration.
The Epcot International Festival of the Arts Returns
Returning January 12 is the Epcot International Festival of the Arts. The festival was a big success in 2017, so for 2018 it’s expanding to seven days a week until February 19th. We can’t wait to see the changes and improvements to the festival this year!
Animal Kingdom Celebrates 20th Anniversary
Walt Disney World’s youngest park will be turning 20 in 2018, and while Disney has been a little scarce on details regarding a specific celebration, we already know that Flights of Wonder will be replaced by a new bird show featuring the characters from Pixar’s Up. In addition, D23 will be hosting some sort of ticketed event on the actual anniversary, April 22nd.
Caribbean Beach Undergoes a Major Transformation
By the time Caribbean Beach Resort’s transformation is complete in late-summer, the resort will look almost indistinguishable from the original incarnation. We can’t wait to see the new Centertown Marketplace, Shutters Restaurant, lobby and more that will be completely reimagined when the project is finished.
For a better look at what Caribbean Beach used to look like, check out our video tour.
New Restaurants Coming to Disney Springs
The Edison will open at Disney Springs on New Years Day, and that’s just the first restaurant coming to the shopping and dining district in 2018. Terralina Crafted Italian by “Top Chef Master” Tony Mantuano will be opening sometime in 2018 where Portobello’s currently is, Jaleo will open on the West Side of Disney Springs and offer some flavors of Spain from chef José Andrés’ ThinkFoodGroup, and Wolfgang Puck Bar & Grill will be opening in Town Center, offering laid back California-inspired dishes. As you can see, there are a handful of new eateries making their way to Disney Springs in 2018 (barring the usual delays we’ve become accustomed to), so stay hungry.
Toy Story Land Opens at Disney’s Hollywood Studios
Perhaps most exciting for 2018 is the opening of Toy Story Land at Disney’s Hollywood Studios. That’s right, completely new rides will open at Hollywood Studios for the first time since 2008! This new land will have guests shrink down to the size of a toy where they will then enter the world of Andy’s backyard. New attractions, a merchandise store, and a new counter service restaurant make up this land, and guests will be able to experience the whole thing this summer.
As you can see, 2018 has a lot to offer.
What new offerings coming to Disney Parks in 2018 have you most excited? Let us know in the comments, and from all of us at WDWNT, have a Happy New Year!
VIDEO: Disney’s Hollywood Studios Streetmosphere Characters Hold Pie-Eating Tribute to Mimi Kaboom
In honor of Stacy Fulford, the Hollywood Studios Streetmosphere characters held a pie-eating tribute on Sunset Boulevard yesterday in Mimi Kaboom’s honor…
Fulford, who portrayed Mimi Kaboom for several years at the park, tragically passed away earlier this week.