By Beth Deitchman Cue the iconic John Williams fanfare—there is breaking news from a galaxy, far, far away! As exciting details emerge about Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge, one burning question has lingered: When can we visit this wondrous new land? Well, polish that lightsaber and prepare for lightspeed because Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge is set …
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By Karina Schink From March 6 to June 3, 2019, you can see what’s blooming over at the Epcot International Flower & Garden Festival. This year, the Festival is bigger than ever before. This year’s Festival features 17 Outdoor Kitchens, and the Garden Rocks Concert Series is expanded to run for 90 nights, featuring 270 …
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By Jocelyn Buhlman He’s a famed space pirate, a former colleague of Boba Fett, and he once kidnapped Anakin Skywalker and Obi-Wan Kenobi for ransom. Now, he’s headed to Disneyland and Walt Disney World for his biggest adventure yet. Hondo Ohnaka, the fan-favorite Weequay space pirate made popular in Star Wars: The Clone Wars and …
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By Courtney Potter A new look at live-action Simba and friends, and more Galaxy’s Edge news than you can shake a lightsaber at… Read more, along with other news from around Disney, in this week’s news briefs! Take a New Look at Disney’s Live-Action The Lion King We’re ridiculously excited to be returning to the …
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By Zach Johnson Adventures abound in Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge, coming this summer to Disneyland Resort and this fall to Walt Disney World Resort. Encompassing 14 acres in each park, the immersive lands build off decades of collaboration between Walt Disney Imagineering and Lucasfilm Ltd. Droids and humans alike will be transported to the planet …
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By Beth Deitchman Black Panther made history at the 91st Oscars®. Not only did the film become Marvel Studios’ first Academy Award winner, but two of its honorees—costume designer Ruth Carter and production designer, Hannah Beachler—became the first African American women to win in their respective categories. With composer Ludwig Göransson’s win for best Original …
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By Zach Johnson Hollywood’s biggest night is just around the corner—and for the first time ever, you’re invited to participate by playing The Official Oscar® Game, sponsored by Verizon. The live, mobile, and desktop experience lets fans play along in real time during the Academy Awards®, and it also grants them exclusive access to behind-the-scenes …
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By Courtney Potter Mark your calendars for tons of fun on October 4, and get ready to make your Disneyland Resort photos “pop”… Read more, along with other news from around Disney, in this week’s news briefs! Coming Soon: Brand-New Star Wars- and Frozen 2-Inspired Products! They’re both still a few months off… but two …
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By Zach Johnson As Walt Disney himself once said, Epcot at Walt Disney World Resort is “an experimental prototype community that will always be in a state of becoming.” Walt’s words ring true today, as Disney announced several enhancements for Epcot, including a play pavilion, a reimagined main entrance, and an Experience Center showcasing the …
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By Zach Johnson Mirror, mirror on the wall: Who’s the baddest of them all? Look no further than the VKs—that’s villain kids, to the uninitiated—at the center of Disney Channel’s Descendants 3. The first teaser trailer for the “trequel” aired during the world premiere of the Disney Channel Original Movie Kim Possible, giving fans their …
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