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We are heartbroken to hear about the passing of actor Peter Cullen at the age of 85.
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He was known for beloved roles as the voice of Optimus Prime in Transformers and Eeyore in Winnie the Pooh. [Read more…]
Tim Curry, a legendary actor, has passed away at 80, People has reported.
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Curry was born in the United Kingdom on April 19th, 1946, and was best known for his comedic and villainous roles, including in Disney’s The Three Musketeers and Muppet Treasure Island.
2027 is shaping up to be one of the biggest years in Disney parks history, and the full scope of what’s coming is almost hard to believe.
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We’re talking about brand-new lands, reimagined classics, and entirely fresh rides opening at Disney parks across the globe, from Orlando to Paris to Tokyo. This isn’t the usual trickle of refurbishments and soft updates. This is a genuine, park-by-park wave of new attractions, and if you’re the type of person who plans Disney trips around openings, now is the time to start paying very close attention.
As far as Disney news goes, you don’t get much more than during a week that has D23: The Ultimate Disney Fan Event tied to it! It’s been a pretty crazy week for Disney fans, whether it was news at the D23 Expo or outside of it.
D23: The Ultimate Disney Fan Event
Let’s be honest, each week it feels like Disney is constantly dropping new information, details, and more! That’s why we like to do a weekly wrap-up of the biggest news so you don’t miss a single thing. Let’s dive into this week’s latest and greatest Disney news, because there’s a LOT of it!
The fun of D23: The Ultimate Disney Fan Event isn’t quite over just yet!
D23 Disney+ Pavilion
Disney+ subscribers have a new perk where they can enter a D23 sweepstakes and win a ton of exclusive merchandise. You’re seriously going to want to check this out, but don’t take too long because the sweepstakes is only here for a limited time!
We have been keeping a close eye on the construction happening in Disney’s Hollywood Studios for the new Monsters, Inc. land, Monstropolis. Disney just shared new details about the new land during D23: The Ultimate Disney Fan Event, and we are getting excited! From a first look at some of the new restaurants and shops to new details about the anticipated roller coaster.
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Disney shared new information about the Monsters, Inc. factory and door vault coaster under construction. First, they showed an animated look at what the loading area for the new coaster will look like. Once loaded onto the ride, riders will be lifted 40 feet in the air in 4 seconds and then launched into the vault. It already sounds like we are going to be in for a thrilling adventure through the door vault!
We just got new details on the new coaster coming to Shanghai Disneyland, and you need to check this out!
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Spider-Man fans should plan their tickets to Shanghai because this is an experience they won’t want to miss, and we just got brand new concept art!
Did somebody say new Disney+ perks?!
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We’ve been getting new Disney+ perks all summer long, including everyday savings, early access, exclusive experiences, and more. They’ve been a part of a special promotion called Disney+ Perks Summer Fridays, and that means more perks have dropped. Not one, not two, but FOUR perks!
Disney Adults are on the edge of their seats with excitement, and the theme park equivalent of Christmas morning is FINALLY here: The D23 Ultimate Fan Event Disney Experiences Showcase!
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This year’s Horizons Disney Experiences Showcase is set for August 15th at Anaheim’s Honda Center. The panel will be hosted by legendary actor and Disney fan Neil Patrick Harris. The bi-annual event is always loaded with new Disney news, and this year will surely be no exception. There is a litany of current projects we’re hoping to hear updates on, plus our fingers crossed for some further announcements! These are some of the things we’re hoping to hear about!
From Bluey episodes on Disney+ to the brand-new Bluey’s Wild World at Disney’s Animal Kingdom, we’ve been seeing a lot of the popular Blue Heeler family. Well, get ready to see even MORE of them!
First look at ‘The Bluey Movie’
Since the announcement of Bluey: The Movie and then the announcement of its release date of August 6th, 2027, we’ve been waiting for details on the movie. That time has finally come, and Disney has shared a sneak peek at the movie.
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