New “Captain America: The Winter Soldier” Trailer Released

The Walt Disney Studios today released a new trailer for Captain America: The Winter Soldier, which will be released April 4, 2014.

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The two minutes, thirty-one seconds trailer takes place after the Battle of New York depicted in Marvel’s The Avengers and shows Steve Rogers (Captain America) attempting to understand and fit into the 21st century. Steve becomes entangled in a twisted web of intrigue that threatens the entire world. Captain America, after joining forces with the Black Widow, struggles to expose the vast conspiracy while at the same time fighting off professional assassins that have been sent to silence him. Once the full plot has been revealed, Captain America and the Black Widow must enlist the help of a new ally, the Falcon. But soon, the find themselves facing off against a new, unexpected and formidable enemy—the Winter Soldier.

Check out the new trailer below!

Keep checking WDWNT for all upcoming news about Captain America: The Winter Soldier.

Jungle Cruise Getting “Jingle Cruise” Makeover for Holidays at Walt Disney World & Disneyland

Disney announced today that the Jungle Cruise attraction will receive its first-ever holiday makeover this year. Beginning in early November, Jungle Cruise at both Disneyland park and the Magic Kingdom will temporarily transform into “Jingle Cruise” for the holiday season!

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In this new seasonal storyline of the attraction, the Skippers have grown homesick for the holidays, so they’ve added holiday cheer to the Jungle Cruise queue and boathouse with decorations that have been mailed to them from home (plus a few they’ve created themselves). The Skippers have also added a slew of new jokes to their tours that are the perfect way to get guests in the holiday spirit. Additionally, Jungle Cruise boats have been renamed with the holidays in mind, and if guests listen carefully, they may hear a holiday-themed radio broadcast playing in the background.

The layover will debut in early-November on both coasts!

So, what do you think? Is this a good idea?

Downtown Disney to Get Runner’s Resource with Addition of Fit2Run Store

With half- and full-marathons within the Disney Parks, athletes and Disney fans can combine their two passions. These athletes will be pleased to hear that Fit2Run, a Runner’s Superstore, will be coming to Downtown Disney next month.

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Within this Superstore, Fit2Run salespeople can help you find your perfect fit in athletic trainers.  Fit2Run will also offer a complimentary video-taped gait analysis and an iStep barometric scanning, assisting each guest with finding their ideal footwear.

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Guests can also try out the athletic trainers on Fit2Run’s indoor track, to make sure that they get the perfect fit, just like a Glass Slipper.

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At the Downtown Disney location, Fit2Run will also offer first releases on many shoes, with some special products available only at this location.

Co-owners Bill Robinson and his son, Parks, both runners themselves, are planning on attending some of their in-store events, clinics or new product introductions. Father and son started the company in 2006 and are very excited about the Grand Opening of Fit2Run at Downtown Disney.

Fit2Run is set to open in November at Downtown Disney’s West Side, in the Splitsville building, across from House of Blues.

Are you a Disney Runner? Will you check out Downtown Disney’s Fit2Run?

Huey, Dewey, & Louie “Sorcerer’s of the Magic Kingdom” Card To Be Released at 2013 Very Merry Christmas Party

Another special release “Sorcerer’s of the Magic Kingdom” card will be available to park guests attending Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party, starting November 8th.

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This year’s event-exclusive card features Donald Duck’s nephews, Huey, Dewey and Louie, and players can use the card to engage Disney villains in a snowball fight.

As with the special event cards, this card will be distributed in addition to the regular Sorcerers of the Magic Kingdom card packs. Guests can pick up the card at both the Magic Kingdom Firehouse and the Sorcerers of the Magic Kingdom location behind Ye Olde Christmas Shoppe. To get the special event card, guests must use their party ticket and event wristband during Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party.

Are you excited to add Huey, Dewey and Louie to your “Sorcerer’s of the Magic Kingdom” card collection?

Details Released on the “Frozen” Soundtrack

Walt Disney Animation Studios released details of the soundtrack for Frozen yesterday.

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The dynamic soundtrack will feature eight original songs from Kristen Anderson-Lopez (In Transit, Winnie the Pooh) and Tony® Award-winning songwriter Robert Lopez (Avenue Q, The Book of Mormon), plus a score by the composer of last year’s Oscar®-winning short Paperman, Christophe Beck.

The original motion picture soundtrack, featuring the end-credit recording of “Let It Go” by Demi Lovato. It will be available for sale on November 25, 2013.

Frozen is directed by Chris Buck (TarzanSurf’s Up) and Jennifer Lee (screenwriter, Wreck-It Ralph) and produced by Peter Del Vecho (Winnie the Pooh, The Princess and the Frog). Frozen will debut in theaters in 3D on November 27, 2013.

“Jennifer, Chris and the team have created a film with an engaging setting full of compelling characters,” Del Vecho said. “The music elevates and propels this storytelling. The songwriters Kristen and Bobby participated in the creation of the story. We met with them for two hours each day via video conference while we were building our plot—not necessarily about the songs, but about the characters: who they are, how they think, what they want. Each song enhances and expands the story in a way that fully engages the audience in this world.”

The Frozen soundtrack, set for release from Walt Disney Records on November 25, 2013, is available for pre-order at http://smarturl.it/fa1 and http://smarturl.it/fsAmazona1. The Frozen two-disc deluxe edition and the digital deluxe edition soundtrack, which will also be available November 25, 2013, feature 23 and 27 additional tracks respectively, including demos, outtakes and a “Let It Go” instrumental karaoke track.

The soundtrack listing includes:

  1. “Frozen” Heart – Performed by Cast
  2. “Do You Want to Build a Snowman?” – Performed by Kristen Bell, Agatha Lee Monn and Katie Lopez
  3. “For the First Time in Forever” – Performed by Kristen Bell and Idina Menzel
  4. “Love Is an Open Door” – Performed by Kristen Bell and Santino Fontana
  5. “Let It Go”Performed by Idina Menzel
  6. “Reindeer(s) Are Better Than People” – Performed by Jonathan Groff
  7. “In Summer”Performed by Josh Gad
  8. “For the First Time in Forever” (Reprise) – Performed by Kristen Bell and Idina Menzel
  9. “Fixer Upper” Performed by – Maia Wilson and Cast
  10. “Let It Go” (Demi Lovato Version) – Performed by Demi Lovato
  11. Vuelie (Featuring Cantus) – Score
  12. Elsa and Anna – Score
  13. The Trolls – Score
  14. Coronation Day – Score
  15. Heimr Àrnadalr – Score
  16. Winter’s Waltz – Score
  17. Sorcery – Score
  18. Royal Pursuit – Score
  19. Onward and UpwardScore
  20. Wolves – Score
  21. The North Mountain – Score
  22. We Were So Close – Score
  23. Marshmallow Attack!Score
  24. Conceal, Don’t FeelScore
  25. Only An Act of True LoveScore
  26. Summit SiegeScore
  27. Return to ArendelleScore
  28. TreasonScore
  29. Some People Are Worth Melting ForScore
  30. WhiteoutScore
  31. The Great Thaw (Vuelie Reprise) – Score
  32. Epilogue – Score

Frozen is a stunning big-screen comedy adventure. Fearless optimist Anna sets off on an epic journey—teaming up with rugged mountain man Kristoff and his loyal reindeer Sven—to find her sister Elsa, whose icy powers have trapped the kingdom of Arendelle in eternal winter. Encountering Everest-like conditions, mystical trolls and a hilarious snowman named Olaf, Anna and Kristoff battle the elements in a race to save the kingdom.

Keep checking WDWNT for more Frozen information as it becomes available!

VIDEO: Talking Mickey Mouse Meet-And-Greet At Walt Disney World “Magically” Debuts

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We have been talking about talking Mickey Mouse for a long, long time on WDWNT and we’re happy to report that the meet-and-greet experience finally permanently installed on October 22nd! We took a trip over to the Magic Kingdom last night to see Mickey in action and it was honestly everything I thought it would be and more. This video of Mickey interacting with other guests and our kids needs to be seen to be believed:

Eventually Mickey will know the guest’s name and more information about them once they walk in with their MagicBands, but until then he is still talking up a storm and delighting guests daily at the Magic Kingdom in Town Square Theater.

In my opinion, talking Mickey is one of those things that will stun every guest and may even become the highlight of their vacation. The time Mickey now spends with the guest is so much more meaningful since he can reach into a bag of tricks and truly personalize the interaction he has with them. The “tea cup” experience we had is just one of a countless number of “bits” Mickey can utilize to interact and I expect it will very rare to get the same experience twice. Our kids have met Mickey countless times, so as you can see in the video, they were practically stunned silent when he spoke to them. This isn’t a negative however as when we asked them if they liked talking to Mickey after we had exited, they had clearly thought it was very cool and enjoyed it immensely. We will for sure keep going back to see more of what Mickey can do!

So, what do you think? Is this something that will forever change the Walt Disney World Experience? Do you like the idea of talking to your favorite character?

Downtown Disney to Offer Valet Parking Now Through January

Just in time for the holiday shopping season, valet parking will be available at Downtown Disney West Side starting today. The service is offered 4 p.m. – 2 a.m. daily and can be accessed via Entrance 4 at Downtown Disney West Side. The cost is $15 per vehicle and gratuity is accepted. When you’re ready to pick up your car, you can check in at the valet booth or text a designated number for speedy retrieval.

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It is rumored that this service is free for Tables in Wonderland members when they show a receipt, but it has not been confirmed.

The service is scheduled to run through January 1, 2014. As always, parking in regular lots will continue to be complimentary.

VIDEO: “Glow with the Show” Mouse Ears Debut in Wishes! Fireworks at the Magic Kingdom

On Saturday at the Magic Kingdom, Wishes! fireworks debuted using the “Glow with the Show” ear hats for the first time. We have complete video of the show and the mouse ears for you to enjoy today:

We also now have video of Fantasmic! with the “Glow with the Show” mouse ears featuring “picture-in-picture”, so you can clearly see when the ears interact with different scenes and such in the show:

So, after seeing this technology also used in Wishes, what do you think of “Glow with the Show”?

Photos of Disney Springs Construction From Above on October 16th

Thanks to a loyal WDWNT reader, Daniel Gunter, we have some cool photos of Disney Springs construction to share with you today! The photos were taken from the Characters in Flight balloon:

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The parking lot in front of the AMC has been completely leveled in preparation of the first parking structure

A new pedestrian bridge around Pleasure Island is nearing completion

Comedy Warehouse, Curl, and 8Trax have been completely bulldozed

You can see the completed new paint scheme for DisneyQuest in this shot. There is also new nighttime lighting which we will highlight in another post…

Another look at the parking lot

As always, feel free to send us your photos and we will be happy to share them with the world and provide fellow Disney fans with great updates!

Save the Enchanted Forest with Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs in New Mobile Game “Seven Dwarfs: The Queen’s Return”

Disney Interactive released Seven Dwarfs: The Queen’s Return, a new mobile game Thursday, October 17, for free on Apple, Windows and Android platforms.

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The debut of Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs on mobile takes players back to the storybook setting of Snow White in the enchanted forest. This time, the Evil Queen has corrupted the realm and players must help the Dwarfs unite to break the curse and bring peace back to the enchanted forest.

Seven Dwarfs: The Queen’s Return features include:

  • Players venture deep into the forest to rescue Snow White and all seven Dwarfs
  • Explore new locations and discover pieces of the Dwarfs’ story
  • Craft items to restore the village and bring happiness to the forest
  • Players mine for hidden treasures and resources in a unique mini-game
  • Send and receive gifts from friends to help on quests

Check out a trailer for the game below: