Two New Dining Experiences Coming to Disney Springs in 2015
Disney Springs will offer guests two new dining experiences in 2015, both opening at The Landing—formerly known as Pleasure Island. Morimoto Asia comes from Chef Masaharu Morimoto, known to many for his appearances on Iron Chef America.
. . . an immersive waterfront dining experience
The pan-Asian restaurant will include unique exhibition kitchens showcasing traditions like Peking duck carving and dim sum. Morimoto Asia is slated to open in Summer 2015. The second new restaurant, The BOATHOUSE, will be an immersive waterfront dining experience on both land and water. The upscale eatery will present live music, guided tours aboard a 40-foot Italian Water Taxi, and guided Amphicar rides that launch from land, enter the water, and take guests on a 20-minute tour of the Disney Springs landmarks.
The BOATHOUSE will feature steaks, chops, seafood, and a raw bar, and is scheduled to open in Spring 2015.
Save the Date!
Be sure to mark these upcoming Disney events on your calendar:
| D23 and Walt Disney Archives November 5 ASIFA and D23 Celebrate 30 Years of Disney Television Animation November 8 Walt Disney Studios and Archives Tour November 11 The Hunchback of Notre Dame VIP Experience November 15 An Afternoon Under the Sea: Celebrating 25 Years of The Little Mermaid November 22-23 Destination D: Attraction Rewind at Disney’s Contemporary Resort in Walt Disney World Fall 2014-2015 D23 Member Nights and Upcoming Events Through January 4, 2015 Treasures of the Walt Disney Archives, presented by D23: The Official Disney Fan Club at the Museum of Science and Industry, Chicago August 14-16, 2015 D23 Expo 2015 returns to Anaheim, California Television November 9 Pants on Fire premieres on Disney XD (7 p.m. ET/PT) December 1–25 ABC Family’s “25 Days of Christmas” |
Parks September 1, 9, 12, 14, 16, 19, 21, 23, 26, and 28; and October 2, 3, 5, 9, 10, 13, 16, 17, 19, 21, 23, 24, 26, 28, 30, and 31 Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Parties at Magic Kingdom Park September 26, 30; October 3, 6, 8, 10, 14, 17, 20, 22, 24, 27, 29, and 31 Mickey’s Halloween Party at Disneyland Resort November 7, 10, 13, 14, 16, 20, 21, and 30; and December 2, 4, 5, 7, 9, 11, 12, 14, 16, 18, and 19 Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Parties at Magic Kingdom Park Studios November 7 Big Hero 6 opens in theaters. December 25 Into the Woods opens in theaters. March 13, 2015 Cinderella opens in theaters. May 22, 2015 Tomorrowland opens in theaters. June 19, 2015 Inside Out opens in theaters (along with the short Lava). |
Marvel-ous News About Upcoming Feature Films
Marvel Studios’ president Kevin Feige took the stage at Hollywood’s El Capitan Theatre with the complete Marvel Phase Three timeline, which begins with Captain America: Civil War on May 6, 2016 and continues through Marvel Avengers: Infinity War Part II in May 2019. Feige also introduced actor Chadwick Boseman as the star of Black Panther, scheduled for release November 3, 2017. To read all of the exciting news that was announced today, visit D23.com ►
Move It! Shake It! Dance & Play It! Street Party Now at Magic Kingdom Park
Magic Kingdom’s popular character street party now offers new music, new characters, and new ways to let guests be part of the fun. Besides moving and shaking along with their favorite characters, guests will be able to vote for the next song on the party playlist and they’re encouraged to take selfies that they tag with #MoveItShakeItPics—and they just might end up seeing their photos on a float during the grand finale!
Make A Frozen Holiday Wish Beginning November 5
Anna and Elsa, your favorite princesses from Frozen, will be joined by Kristoff and Olaf in A Frozen Holiday Wish, an all-new show on the Castle Forecourt Stage. Watch as Queen Elsa uses her powers to transform Cinderella Castle into a glimmering ice palace. The show will be presented nightly from November 5 through December 31, 2014.
Disney Cruise Line Announces New Itineraries for Early 2016
Disney Cruise Line has added two new Caribbean destinations to their lineup of tropical itineraries for early 2016. Beginning October 30, 2014, guests can book itineraries that will include stops in Tortola, capital of the British Virgin Islands, and Martinique. Disney Cruise Line will also return to the homeport of San Juan, Puerto Rico for 2016 as the Disney Wonder sails four seven-night cruises to the Southern Caribbean. For more details, visit the official Disney Cruise Line website.
Watch a New Teaser Trailer for Marvel’s Avengers: Age of Ultron
When Tony Stark jumpstarts a dormant peacekeeping program, things go awry and Earth’s Mightiest Heroes, including Iron Man, Captain America, Thor, The Incredible Hulk, Black Widow and Hawkeye, are put to the ultimate test as they battle to save the planet from destruction at the hands of the villainous Ultron. Check out the new teaser trailer, above, and look for Marvel’s Avengers: Age of Ultron at a theater near you beginning May 1, 2015.
Big Thunder Mountain Railroad Disney Kingdoms Series Debuts March 2015
Disney Kingdoms, the collaboration between Marvel and Walt Disney Imagineering, will present a new five-issue limited series, Big Thunder Mountain Railroad, inspired by the Disney Parks attraction. The creative team behind the series is writer Dennis Hopeless and artist Tigh Walker, who previously partnered on Avengers Undercover. Editor Bill Rosemann said, “If all goes well, one day readers will see how all of the stories are interconnected . . . That’s right, the adventures may be taking place during different time periods, but it’s our intention to create a cohesive ‘Disney Earth’ where all of these stories are taking place.” To read more, visit Marvel.com.
Rapunzel—aka Mandy Moore—Makes a Special Appearance on Sofia the First
Actress Mandy Moore reprises her role from Walt Disney Animation Studios’ Tangled in Sofia the First: The Curse of Princess Ivy, an upcoming primetime special of the Disney Junior series. The special premieres Sunday, November 23 (7 p.m. ET/PT) on Disney Channel, and also features actors Anna Camp, John Michael Higgins, and Oliver Platt as guest voices.
“Pranksgiving” Returns to Disney XD for Third-Consecutive Year
This November 1–30, Disney XD will once again present an assortment of prank-themed storylines on shows that include Lab Rats, Wander Over Yonder, and Phineas and Ferb as part of its popular “Pranksgiving” programming event, returning for its third consecutive year. This year’s “Pranksgiving” will also feature the premiere of an interstitial series created by acclaimed animation producers The Brothers McLeod (Pedro and Franksheep, BAFTA winners for their work with BBC Learning) and will introduce the comical adventures of one clever turkey outsmarting one unsuspecting pilgrim.
