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Disney Announces Dates for Spectacular Additions in 2017

February 9, 2017 By: Nanette

It has been an incredible week of announcements for new Disney attractions and shows set to open in 2017. Just look at what’s coming in just the next few months!

February 17 is set for the premier of the majestic new nighttime show – Rivers of Light at Disney’s Animal Kingdom!

(David Roark, photographer)

Rivers of Light is an all-new nighttime show at Disney’s Animal Kingdom at Walt Disney World Resort. Rich in symbolism and storytelling, the elaborate theatrical production takes guests on a breathtaking emotional journey — a visual mix of water, fire, nature and light all choreographed to an original musical score. Rivers of Light will be performed on select nights.

The new 15-minute show is the latest addition to the lineup of nighttime experiences at Disney’s Animal Kingdom. Celebrating the majesty of nature and the connection between animals and humans in the world, the performance combines live performers, beautiful floating lanterns, glistening fountains, special effects and authentic animal imagery projected on giant water screens.

May 12 “Happily Ever After” Fireworks and Projection Spectacular debuts at Magic Kingdom Park

Walt Disney World guests can discover the newest, most spectacular fireworks show in the history of Magic Kingdom Park with “Happily Ever After.” The stunning new nighttime extravaganza will feature more lasers, lights, and projections than any Magic Kingdom Park show before it. Characters and scenes from more than 25 Disney films will be featured through state-of-the-art projections, enchanted by more than 50 choreographed spotlights, brilliant lasers and plenty of awe-inspiring fireworks.

May 27 Pandora — The World of Avatar at Disney’s Animal Kingdom

The World of Avatar will bring a variety of new experiences to the park, including a family-friendly attraction called Na’vi River Journey and new food & beverage and merchandise locations. Disney’s Animal Kingdom is one of four theme parks at Walt Disney World Resort in Lake Buena Vista, Fla.

Looks like it’s going to be an amazing Spring at Walt Disney World doesn’t it? Are you planning a trip soon? I certainly would.

To keep up with all the latest goings on at Disney visit The Disney Parks blog.

All images courtesy of Disney.

2017 Walt Disney Studios Movies!

January 6, 2017 By: Nanette

The list of the 2017 Walt Disney Studios Motion Picture Slate just hit my inbox and WOW is this going to be some year. I’m going to be at the movies a lot. I can tell already.

The Line Up!

The Disney magic on screen begins March 17th with the live-action adaptions of Disney’s Beauty and the Beast.

The film stars: Emma Watson as Belle; Dan Stevens as the Beast; Luke Evans as Gaston, the handsome, but shallow villager who woos Belle; Kevin Kline as Maurice, Belle’s father. View the trailer here.

Then on Earth Day, April 21st, Disneynature Born in China hits theaters which will tell the stories of three animal families – a doting panda bear, a two-year-old golden monkey and a mother snow leopard. You can watch the trailer here.

May brings two big films to the screen:

May 5th, Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2 continues the team’s adventures as they traverse the outer reaches of the cosmos.

May 26th, Johnny Depp returns to the big screen as the swashbuckling Jack Sparrow in Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Mean Tell No Tales. Watch the trailer here.

June 16th, CARS 3 Lightning McQueen is back! I’m sure there are going to be a lot of happy kids.

November 3rd – THOR: Ragnarok “Thor: Ragnarok” is directed by Taika Waititi and returns Chris Hemsworth starring as Thor and Tom Hiddleston reprising his role as Loki. They are joined by Cate Blanchett, Idris Elba, Jeff Goldblum, Tessa Thompson and Karl Urban, with Mark Ruffalo and Anthony Hopkins.

November 22nd – COCO (Disney/Pixar) Despite his family’s baffling generations-old ban on music, Miguel (voice of newcomer Anthony Gonzalez) dreams of becoming an accomplished musician like his idol, Ernesto de la Cruz (voice of Benjamin Bratt). Desperate to prove his talent, Miguel finds himself in the stunning and colorful Land of the Dead following a mysterious chain of events.

And we simply cannot wait for this next one!

December 15th – STAR WARS: EPISODE VIII

Main Street Electrical Parade Returns to Disneyland

December 6, 2016 By: Nanette

One of my favorite Disney parades returns to Disneyland! I just love all the twinkling lights!

The Main Street Electrical Parade Returns!

The Main Street Electrical Parade, one of the most popular of all Disney parades, will return to Disneyland Park Friday, Jan. 20, 2017, with all the lights, sounds, music and fun that have made it a beloved icon. With nightly performances through Sunday, June 18, guests will have a limited time to enjoy the parade’s encore performance.

Guests who wish to be among the first to welcome the parade back to Disneyland may purchase a special, separate ticket for an after-hours premiere on Thrusday evening, Jan. 19. After the park closes, premiere ticket holders will enjoy a night of exclusive access to select Disneyland attractions and select restaurants from 7:30 to midnight, along with an exciting performance of the Main Street Electrical Parade before its official return on Jan. 20. Ticket to the premiere go on sale for Disneyland Resort Annual Passholders on Tuesday, Dec. 5, and to the general public on Tuesday, Dec. 13. They may be purchased at any Disneyland Resort ticket booth or by calling 714-781-INFO (714-781-4363).

Information about the Main Street Electrical Parade premier party, happending after hours on Jan. 19, will be available on www.Disneyland.com beginning today!