A new trailer for “Guardians Of The Galaxy Vol.2” premiered on Jimmy Kimmel last night. We finally get our first look as Kurt Russel, who plays Star-Lord’s dad, Ego The Living Planet! And a little Fleetwood Mac too!
Source: Jimmy Kimmel Live
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Disney has released a new clip from “Beauty And The Beast” in which we see a Lumiere, Cogsworth and Mrs. Potts try to teach The Beast some manners when inviting Belle to dinner.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MKyp9Tx-NPY&feature=youtu.be
The story and characters audiences know and love come to spectacular life in Disney’s live-action adaptation “Beauty and the Beast,” the fantastic journey of Belle, a bright, beautiful and independent young woman who is taken prisoner by a Beast in his castle. Despite her fears, she befriends the castle’s enchanted staff and learns to look beyond the Beast’s hideous exterior and realize the kind heart of the true Prince within. The film stars: Emma Watson, Dan Stevens, Luke Evans, Kevin Kline, Josh Gad, Ewan McGregor, Stanley Tucci, Audra McDonald, Gugu Mbatha-Raw with Ian McKellen and Emma Thompson. Directed by Bill Condon based on the 1991 animated film, “Beauty and the Beast,” the screenplay is written by Stephen Chbosky and Evan Spiliotopoulos and produced by Mandeville Films’ David Hoberman, p.g.a. and Todd Lieberman, p.g.a. with Jeffrey Silver, Thomas Schumacher and Don Hahn serving as executive producers. Alan Menken, who won two Academy Awards® (Best Original Score and Best Song) for the animated film, provides the score, which includes new recordings of the original songs written by Menken and Howard Ashman, as well as three new songs written by Menken and Tim Rice.
And don’t forget to see “Beauty and the Beast” when it hits theaters nationwide on March 17, 2017!
Source: Disney Movie Trailers
Watch the new “Empowered” featurette in which the cast from “Beauty And The Beast” talk about how Belle is not your typical Disney princess.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E_yT_icxszM&feature=youtu.be
Source: Disney Movie Trailers
As we inch closer to the opening of Pandora – The World of Avatar in summer 2017, Disney has announced a new limited edition pin collection coming to Disney’s Animal Kingdom Park starting today, March 2. This item is the first AVATAR related item to be sold at Walt Disney World, marking a milestone for the project.
March, April, and May Pin Releases for Pandora: The World of AVATAR Countdown
There will be one new pin released each month from March to May. The first pin in this collection (above left) will be released on March 2. The second countdown pin (center) will be released on April 6. The final individual limited edition pin (above right) will be released on May 4. Each individual pin will have an edition size of 1,250 and will be released at Discovery Trading Company in the park.
Artist Dylan Cole designed the travel posters which inspired this pin collection. Attendees may recall getting a first look at the travel posters during the D23 Expo in 2015. Dylan provided design work on Disney’s “Maleficent,” and is currently Co-Production Designer for the upcoming “Avatar” motion picture sequels. Today, guests may see these posters near Tiffins restaurant in Disney’s Animal Kingdom Park.
The final two pins in this collection, called “Completer pins,” will only be found in the five-pin boxed set containing all five travel posters. The boxed set will have an edition size of 250, and will be released during the opening of this new land on May 27.
There will be a purchase limit of two limited edition pins, per style, per guest, per release. These pins will not be available via Shop Disney Parks app or the Disney Parks online store.
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A new trailer for “Pirates Of The Caribbean: Dead Men Tell No Tales” has just premiered on The Ellen Show. Check it out!
And here is the official poster for “Pirates Of The Caribbean: Dead Men Tell No Tales”:
Source: The Ellen Show
Sales for Copper Creek Villas & Cabins at Disney’s Wilderness Lodge, the newest Disney Vacation Club resort, will begin next week. Current Disney Vacation Club Members will have the first chance to purchase real estate interests beginning on March 8, with general sales following on April 5.
The resort, which is currently under construction, also has a scheduled opening date: July 17. Once open, Copper Creek Villas & Cabins will be the 14th Disney Vacation Club development and the second at Disney’s Wilderness Lodge.
Copper Creek Villas & Cabins offers Disney Vacation Club Members and guests a new frontier for magical vacations where the comforts of home and the wonders of the wilderness are deeply rooted in the magic of Disney. Inspired by the legendary mining and railroad history of the Pacific Northwest, Members and guests will discover rustically elegant accommodations, where cozy touches mix with modern designs to create a tranquil retreat.
Offering one of the widest ranges of accommodations found at Walt Disney World Resort, Copper Creek Villas & Cabins will feature 184 modern, nature-inspired vacation homes, including Deluxe Studios, one- and two-bedroom Villas, and even three-bedroom Grand Villas, which sleep up to 12.
Artist rendering of the cabin interiors
Here are what the floor plans for each room type look like:
Deluxe Studio, Copper Creek Villas and Cabins at Wilderness Lodge
One Bedroom Villa, Copper Creek Villas and Cabins at Wilderness Lodge
Two Bedroom Villa, Copper Creek Villas and Cabins at Wilderness Lodge
Two Bedroom Lock-Off Villa, Copper Creek Villas and Cabins at Wilderness Lodge
Three Bedroom Grand Villa, Copper Creek Villas and Cabins at Wilderness Lodge
Cascade Cabin, Copper Creek Villas and Cabins at Wilderness Lodge
The new resort will also include 26 all-new luxurious waterfront cabins. Sleeping up to eight and featuring two bedrooms, two baths and large dining and living room spaces, the cabins’ floor-to-ceiling windows, exposed wooden beams and interior-exterior stone-hearth fireplace bring the beauty of the outdoors in, and offer plenty of room for families. After a long day of fun at the nearby theme parks, guests can return to their porch and relax in the built-in hot tub. Some even enjoy a view of the Electrical Water Pageant on Bay Lake!
Additional developments at Disney’s Wilderness Lodge include the recently opened Geyser Point Bar & Grill, an open-air lounge overlooking Bay Lake. The resort’s quick-service restaurant, Roaring Fork is also undergoing refurbishments and is scheduled to reopen later this year with a refreshed look and expanded outdoor seating. Boulder Ridge Cove pool, a modern-day swimmin’ hole, will also open this summer.
Those in search of extra pampering will want to stop by the all-new Salon by the Springs for poolside manicures, pedicures and hair services scheduled to open this summer.
More details are to come, but for now, you can visit DisneyCopperCreek.com to explore this latest offering from Disney Vacation Club.
Get your first look right here at the all new “DuckTales” series that will premiering this summer on Disney XD!
The series stars David Tennant as Scrooge McDuck; Danny Pudi, Ben Schwartz and Bobby Moynihan as the voices of Huey, Dewey and Louie, respectively; Kate Micucci as Webby Vanderquack; Beck Bennett as Launchpad McQuack and Toks Olagundoye as Mrs. Beakley, and will follow the epic family of ducks on their high-flying adventures around the world.
Source: Disney XD
The highly-anticipated new water ride at Disney’s Typhoon Lagoon, Miss Adventure Falls, will be opening with the park on March 12th, 2017.
The final touches to the ride are being added this coming week. Down below is a look at one of the artifacts from the collection of Captain Mary Oceaneer, who is a sea-faring treasure hunter whose haul was caught in a rogue typhoon. Her character is part of the backstory behind the new ride, which includes ties to the Society of Adventurers and Explorers.
It’s just one of the precious treasures you will spot from your four-person raft, as you twist and turn on this fun-filled white-water experience. Stay tuned as more details are realesed in the coming days for this new attraction.
