Saturday, October 14, 2017
Haul-O-Ween in Cars Land at Disney California Adventure !
This year, the Halloween season theming at Disneyland Resort has expanded to Disney California Adventure bringing the first-ever Haul-O-Ween celebration in Cars Land. The residents of Radiator Springs have transformed their town into Radiator Screams!
Disneyland guests are loving it, and last week, hundreds of them joined the party with a special, after-hours meet-up inside Cars Land.
Pictures: copyright Disney
Friday, October 13, 2017
Hong Kong Disneyland Starts Construction on Multi-Year Expansion
Hong Kong Disneyland starts construction of multi-year expansion and soon you’ll be able to step into the storytelling world of Frozen, Marvel and more like never before at Hong Kong Disneyland! "Today’s special moment marks the start of six years full of exciting new attractions and entertainment, with experiences opening almost every year through 2023. This comes on the heels of several amazing additions to the resort this year, including the opening of Iron Man Experience and Disney Explorers Lodge."
In case you missed it, we previously shared that we’re opening two new immersive areas themed to the incredibly popular Frozen and Marvel brands. Both will include exciting attractions that transport you into your favorite stories and bring you face-to-face with some of your favorite characters. We’re excited to share that the thrilling new Marvel attraction will feature Ant-Man, The Wasp and S.H.I.E.L.D. Check the opening dates on the map above.
We’ll also open a new entertainment venue in Adventureland which will feature lively entertainment with the newest heroine from Walt Disney Animation Studios, Moana. To top it off, we’re transforming the castle to pay tribute to all of the Disney princesses, and we’re creating new daytime and nighttime entertainment to showcase the incredible new backdrop.
It’s all coming to Hong Kong Disneyland starting next year, in 2018, with the opening of a Moana-themed stage show and the Marvel Ant-Mann ride where was before ether Buzz Lightyear ride!
Pictures: copyright Disney
Wednesday, October 11, 2017
Star Wars: Secrets of the Empire, Awaited Hyper-Reality Experience, Will Debut at WDW Disney Springs December 16, and at Downtown Disney January 5
Tickets are now available for the new awaited hyper-reality experience, Star Wars: Secrets of the Empire by ILMxLAB and The VOID, an offering that will debut at Disney Springs at the Walt Disney World Resort December 16, and at Downtown Disney at the Disneyland Resort, January 5, 2018.
Star Wars: Secrets of the Empire will transport guests deep into the Star Wars universe, walking freely and untethered throughout the multisensory experience with friends and family. In groups of four, teams will go undercover as stormtroopers to capture Imperial intelligence vital to the budding rebellion’s survival.
"A galaxy far, far away needs your help. In teams of four, be transported with family and friends in a brand new hyper-reality experience from Lucasfilm, ILMxLAB and The VOID. Under the orders of the budding rebellion, your team will travel to the molten planet of Mustafar. Your mission is to recover Imperial intelligence vital to the rebellion’s survival. Alongside the pragmatic droid K-2S0, your team must navigate through an enemy facility walking into danger at every turn. Disguised as stormtroopers, grab your blaster, solve puzzles, and fight giant lava monsters in an effort to fulfill your team’s orders. Pushing the boundaries of location-based virtual reality, The VOID and ILMxLAB bring the Star Wars universe to life through a multi-sensory, untethered story."
Check out the video below for a first look inside the Star Wars: Secrets of the Empire experience. Find ticket information and more for Star Wars: Secrets of the Empire now at www.thevoid.com.
Picture and video: copyright Lucasfilm -The Void
Tuesday, October 10, 2017
Marvel Super Heroes and Villains Battle in Action-Packed Stunt Spectacular During Marvel Day at Sea on Disney Cruise Ships
A Marvel stunt show on a Disney cruise ship? If done well, here is a good idea! From the Disney Parks Blog:
Marvel Super Heroes and Villains Battle in Action-Packed Stunt Spectacular During Marvel Day at Sea: For the first time ever, Marvel Super Heroes and Villains will face-off in an incredibly exciting battle at sea! During an action-packed deck show spectacular like you’ve never seen before, incredible stunts, special effects and pyrotechnics put you right in the middle of the thrilling Marvel Universe along with more than a dozen of your favorite Marvel Super Heroes. Let me set the scene for you…
Tony Stark is throwing an exclusive gala on the high seas aboard the Disney Magic. The occasion: unveiling the latest Stark Industries technology. The flashy celebration is in full swing and the party is abuzz as Super Heroes like Captain America, Black Widow and Hawkeye make their grand entrances to join Tony Stark, who is dressed for the occasion in his Iron Man suit. Of course, powerful new technology is a beacon for evil and plans quickly go awry.
The villainous Loki and some sinister cohorts invade the ship, and as a special guest at the gala, you’re in the middle of the ensuing action. In a whirlwind of excitement, you’ll witness heroic entrances by Thor, Black Panther, Spider-Man and Doctor Strange. Even Star Lord, Gamora and Groot will join this ultimate confrontation of Super Heroes and Villains.
Now that’s some super-charged celebration! Whether you’re a lifetime Marvel fan, a brand-new fan or just love the idea of being in the middle of a sensational stunt spectacular, then you need to be at this party.
Marvel Day at Sea premieres on select 7- and 8-night Disney Cruise Line sailings from New York this fall, and returns on select 5-night Western Caribbean cruises from Miami in early 2018.
Pictures: copyright Disney
Monday, October 9, 2017
Star Wars: The Last Jedi New Trailer is Here !
Here it is, Star Wars: The Last Jedi new trailer! And a new theatrical poster too! Want more of Star Wars? Read this great interview of Mark Hamill about his return as Luke Skywalker posted by Star Wars.com HERE.
Picture and video: copyright Lucasfilm