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CONFIRMED: Remember… Dreams Come True Fireworks Will Return to Disneyland

WDWNT on December 26, 2016

As we told you last week, the beloved fireworks spectacular “Remember… Dreams Come True” will be returning to Disneyland Park.

Initially presented as the evening highlight of the 50th anniversary of Disneyland Resort in 2005, “Remember… Dreams Come True” features Tinker Bell’s flight, brilliant fireworks, soaring music, dazzling special effects and an amazing journey through the various lands of Disneyland with archival audio tracks, favorite songs and familiar phrases from some of the park’s most popular attractions, past and present. From the flame effects erupting from Sleeping Beauty Castle during the Indiana Jones Adventure sequence, to the feeling of being in a virtual stretching room as fireworks launch straight into the sky to welcome the Haunted Mansion’s “Grim, Grinning Ghosts,” Remember is sure to please any fan of the park.

You’ll have a chance to relive all those moments and more, when “Remember… Dreams Come True” once again begins regular weekend performances on Feb. 3.

Broadway Performance Line-Up Announced for Epcot Festival of the Arts

WDWNT on December 26, 2016

When the Epcot International Festival of the Arts begins January 13, you’ll find performing arts celebrating all styles and genres of music – with the Disney twist – all around Epcot.

Disney Theatrical Productions will bring an exciting new showcase of music and Broadway talent to the America Gardens Theatre stage. Throughout the six weekends of the festival, different pairings of Broadway artists will perform songs from some of Disney on Broadway’s award winning shows.

Here is the lineup for this brand new series:

Jan. 13-16 and 20-23: Ashley Brown and Josh Strickland performing songs from: Disney’s Beauty and the Beast, Tarzan, Mary Poppins and The Little Mermaid

Jan. 27-30 and Feb. 3-6: Kerry Butler and Kevin Massey performing songs from Disney’s Beauty and the Beast, Tarzan, Newsies and Aladdin

Feb. 10-13 and 17-20: Kissy Simmons and Alton Fitzgerald White performing songs from Disney’s The Lion King, Aida, Aladdin and The Little Mermaid

Performances will be 5:30 p.m., 6:45 p.m. and 8 p.m. Friday through Monday of each festival weekend.

Future World Plaza will also be filled with a variety of other visual and live performances including Epcot Living Statues, performances by Central Florida high schools and acclaimed university and college talent appearing through a partnership with Disney Performing Arts. Plus, Epcot’s American Music Machine will perform on the Future World Fountain Stage.

The festival runs Fridays through Mondays from Jan. 13 – Feb. 20.

PHOTOS: Disney Shares New Glimpses Inside Pandora: The World of AVATAR

WDWNT on December 26, 2016

During this morning’s Disney Parks Magical Christmas Celebration, an extended look inside of Pandora: The World of AVATAR at Disney’s Animal Kingdom was presented.

The segment was even introduced by Disney CEO Bob Iger.

Joe Rohde and James Cameron appeared int he segment to talk about the project.

A short video from on-board the Navi River Journey attraction was shared.

Most interesting was our first look inside at the Soarin’-esque ride system for Flight of Passage, where guests will feel like they are riding on a Banshee around Pandora.

Of course, glimpses of the incredible plant life and floating mountains were shared.

The logo for Pandora: The World of AVATAR was finally shared, promoting that the land will finally open in the Summer of 2017.

VIDEO: Full Behind the Scenes Look at Pandora: The World of AVATAR

WDWNT on December 26, 2016

Disney has now posted the entire video of the in-depth preview of Pandora: The World of AVATAR:

PHOTOS: Star Wars Rogue One Exhibit Opens at Disney World, Disneyland

WDWNT on December 12, 2016

The Star Wars Launch Bay attractions at Disney’s Hollywood Studios and Disneyland Park were updated over the weekend to include displays and an updated film for Rogue One: A Star Wars Story.

Older display pieces from the former Episode VII exhibits have been moved into other existing showcases around the Star Wars Launch Bay.

The updated film at both attractions features an in-depth look at Rogue One (as well as several more mentions of the new Star Wars attractions coming to both coasts). Be sure to check it out the next time you visit either park.

REVIEW: Alcoholic Dole Whip Comes to the Disneyland Resort

WDWNT on December 12, 2016

In a rather strange turn of events, the Disneyland Resort is now home to an alcoholic Dole Whip float.

Now, before you start freaking out that there is alcohol being served at Disneyland Park, the specialty can be found only at the Disneyland Hotel’s Coffee House.

The Coffee House is a rather unassuming coffee shop adjacent to Goofy’s Kitchen. They recently not only added Dole Whip to the menu, but also a Dole Whip float and alcoholic version with rum.

I of course ordered the float with rum. Compared to similar offerings at Walt Disney World, the price point was cheaper and portions were plentiful. They don’t go heavy on the rum sadly, but the overall flavor is very enjoyable.

Be sure to stop by soon as it is unknown how long this new offering will last. It’s a great way to pre or post-game Trader Sam’s Enchanted Tiki Bar… or you can just get the regular Dole Whip or float I guess. 😉

PHOTO REPORT: Disney’s Animal Kingdom 12/14/16 (DINOSAUR Returns, Flame Tree Expands, Christmas Decor, Etc.)

WDWNT on November 18, 2016

In our latest photo report, we take a trip to Disney’s Animal Kingdom theme park to see what’s news and exciting as 2016 draws to a close.

Merry Christmas from Animal Kingdom!

Flame Tree Barbecue Expansion

The new dining gazebo at Flame Tree Barbecue finally opened a few weeks ago.

Have aÂ Wild Holiday!

The kitschy decor in Dinoland U.S.A. continues to be a favorite of mine.

Animal Kingdom boasts some of the best decorations in all of Walt Disney World.

DINOSAUR Reopens

DINOSAUR reopened a few weeks ago from its lengthy, multi-month refurbishment boasting a number of upgrades and fixes.

The first section of the queue added a number of new display cases, as well as removing the large mural that once stood at the left end of the room.

The graphics package for all of the existing displays were updated as well.

Here is where the mural once stood.

Many of the items on display are on loan from Texas Christian University’s College of Science and Engineering.

As for the ride itself, a number of effects were fixed, most notably the laser field that appears over the Iguanadon in the finale scene, indicating that he indeed was captured and transported back to the institute. This effect is simple, but has been broken since the earliest days of the ride’s existence, dating back to Countdown to Extinction. A new effect replaced the long staticÂ “Compsognathus” dinosaurs who appeared to jump over the Time Rover, a large screen with video of these creatures doing this action. Overall, the ride looks amazing and the changes are all positive. This is one of the finest attraction refurbishments I have ever seen, and much needed for our beloved DINSOAUR.