A new National Geographic special titled “EPCOT Becoming,” which chronicles the park’s transformation, has been announced for Disney+ and Hulu.
‘EPCOT Becoming’ Special
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Set to stream on Disney+ and Hulu on April 29, per WDWMagic, the special’s description is as follows:
EPCOT BECOMING showcases the reimagining of EPCOT for a new generation. Watch as Walt Disney World Resort teams rise to the challenge of bringing the constantly evolving park into the future, from creating an innovative new coaster to exploring the wonder of water and culminating with the debut of the next legacy in nighttime spectaculars: “Luminous The Symphony of Us.”
Image Source: Laughing Place
Will you be tuning in to “EPCOT Becoming” when it airs next month? Let us know which aspect of the park’s transformation you’re most excited to see included in the comments.
The former president of Walt Disney Imagineering, Bob Weiss, has shared a statement of support for CEO Bob Iger during the ongoing proxy fight against Trian Partners’ Nelson Peltz and Blackwells Capital.
Bob Weiss Voices Support for Bob Iger
Image Source: Bob Weiss on Instagram
In a post shared to his personal Instagram account, Weiss, shared the following statement alongside a photo of Iger with Darth Vader and two Stormtroopers:
I have been in this business for almost four decades. Bob Iger is a mentor and guiding North Star for me.
Disney exists because of a synergy between story and art and place making and experience and quality. Weave those together and they form a successful business plan, because people have a high expectation, and an emotional connection that needs to be respected, fostered and expanded.
As Walt himself said, “we keep moving forward.” Bob Iger has kept us moving forward by investing in talent and ideas, respecting the past but insisting on an innovative future, and being willing to experiment even when the odds sometimes look tough.
Without this level of leadership grounded in storytelling, experience, art, talent recognition and moving ahead, it’s a rudderless ship; enormous potential with no ability to steer. I was grateful for each meeting I had with Bob, however challenging he might have been with us, and I remain grateful the company I care so much about continues under his steady hand. He makes it look easy—but no one should make the mistake of thinking it is.
Bob Weiss, former president, Walt Disney Imagineering
Trian nominated Peltz and former Disney CFO Jay Rasulo for Disney’s Board of Directors, and shared in a white paper of recommendations for the company that “Disney’s strategic missteps and declining financial performance can be laid at the feet of its Board, which we believe lacks focus, alignment and accountability.”
Blackwells had their own nominations for the Disney Board: former Warner Bros. and NBCUniversal executive Jessica Schell, Tribeca Film Festival co-founder Craig Hatkoff, and TaskRabbit founder Leah Solivan. Their suggestions for the company included increasing its use of artificial intelligence.
In various materials from VoteDisney.com, the company has urged its shareholders to only vote for its recommended board nominees and not those from Trian or Blackwells. The results of the vote will be announced during Disney’s Annual Meeting of Shareholders on April 3, 2024.
Construction walls take up much of the courtyard at the front of the pavilion. Behind the walls are scaffolding and scrims over the main entrance archways.
Chairs and tables for Tangierine Cafe are right next to the walls. A cafe menu is also on a wall next to the restaurant.
PPG Paints “Dreamers at Work” signs decorate the walls. This one features Mushu and reads, “We started this thing together, and that’s how we’ll finish it.”
Another sign features the doorknob from “Alice in Wonderland.” It reads, “Nothing’s impossible.”
Another sign features the signature guitar from “Coco.” The quote is “You have to do whatever it takes to seize your moment.”
A thin walkway is open between the construction walls and Tangierine Cafe. Guests can enter the pavilion on this side.
Guests can also enter the pavilion through the construction walls, under the scrim and scaffolding. There are usually three archways open in this structure. Guests can currently only walk through the central large archway.
There is no construction going on within the entrance alcove.
There is also scrim and scaffolding on the other side of the entrance structure.
Construction walls block a pathway inside the pavilion next to the entrance archways.
There is another construction wall and more scrim and scaffolding on the other side of the pathway.
A brown construction box covers this section of the pavement at a corner.
A green construction box sits between two trash cans.
In the Fez House, we noticed that only one spout of this fountain was operating.
Everything inside the pavilion is open as usual. Well, everything that has been open in recent years. Restaurant Marrakesh is still closed four years later.
Marvel Legends is taking a look back in time with a spotlight on Spider-Man and Iron Man from Avengers: Endgame. The popular action figure line has returned to the epic finale with a re-release of the characters that were originally part of a Thanos Build-A-Figure wave. (Please note this article contains affiliate links. Your purchase will […]
A new National Geographic special examining the transformation of EPCOT is coming to Disney+ and Hulu next month. What’s Happening: National Geographic has revealed a new special entitled EPCOT Becoming, showcasing the reimagining of EPCOT for a new generation. Go behind-the-scenes as Imagineers and cast members at Walt Disney World rise to the challenge of bringing the constantly evolving […]
Sci-fi fans got their first taste of “Alien: Romulus” today with both a new poster and teaser trailer for the upcoming film.
‘Alien: Romulus’
Directed by Fede Álvarez (“Evil Dead” [2013], “Don’t Breathe”), the new film in the “Alien” franchise stars Isabela Merced (“Madame Web”), Cailee Spaeny (“Pricilla”), Archie Renaux (“Shadow and Bone”), David Jonsson (‘Rye Lane”), Spike Fearn (“Aftersun”), and Aileen Wu. The official synopsis of the film from IMDB describes “Alien: Romulus” as:
Young people from a distant world must face the most terrifying life form in the universe.
The poster, while minimalistic, shows the horror that awaits the film’s stars in the dark — a drooling xenomorph, bearing its sharp teeth.
The film’s teaser trailer leans hard into the franchise’s horror origins. After following a tracking shot through the hallways of an empty space station, fans can easily pick out the warning siren from the original “Alien,” set against the screams of the ship’s passengers before an ominous warning to, “Run.”
The screenplay for “Alien: Romulus” is written by Álvarez and frequent collaborator Rodo Sayagues (“Don’t Breathe 2”), based upon characters created by Dan O’Bannon and Ronald Shusett, per ComicBook.com.
Watch the teaser trailer below:
“Alien: Romulus” is produced by Ridley Scott, director of the original film and series’ entries “Prometheus” and “Alien: Covenant”; Michael Pruss (“Boston Strangler”); and Walter Hill (“Alien”). Álvarez, Elizabeth Cantillon (“Charlie’s Angels”), Brent O’Connor (“Bullet Train”), and Tom Moran (“Unstoppable”) serve as executive producers.
The film hits theaters on August 16, 2024. Are you excited to see horror return to the “Alien” franchise? Let us know what you think of the teaser trailer and poster in the comments.
Today saw the release of the new Star Wars: Visions – Takashi Okazaki one-shot from Marvel Comics, and below are my brief recap and thoughts on this installment of the seemingly ongoing adventures of the Ronin. In the fall of 2021, famed Japanese Manga artist and visual designer Takashi Okazaki gave us one of the best […]
Disney Cruise Line has captivated the hearts of families worldwide with its enchanting voyages that seamlessly blend the magic of Disney with the luxury of cruising. As the company continues to expand its fleet, the unveiling of the Disney Destiny has sent waves of excitement rippling through the cruise industry. This remarkable vessel, scheduled to set sail in 2025, promises to be a true marvel…
Say “aloha” to a new tropical Aulani, A Disney Resort & Spa ear headband available at Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort.
Aulani Ear Headband – $50
We found the new ears at BouTiki, the resort’s main gift shop. The ears are made of layered materials to look like a collection of different leaves. The headband itself is designed to look like bamboo, with a tan-colored Disney x Loungefly plaque sewn onto the right side. Three plumeria flowers sit at the center.
We found the flowers to be fragile, as they’re made out of foam. This is something you might want to keep in mind if you’re packing these into a suitcase or park bag.
The ears are themed to Aulani, Disney’s tropical resort destination in Hawaii. The resort’s logo is only revealed when you flip the ears around.
The fabric on the back has been layered. On the back of the right ear, a cut out on the lighter green material creates the “Aulani A Disney Resort & Spa” logo.
On the back of the left ear, the lighter material is cut out to reveal prints of Mickey wearing a kukui nut lei and Minnie sporting a flower by her ear.
Will you be picking up this new Loungefly Aulani ear headband? Let us know in the comments below.
Prepare to embark on an out-of-this-world adventure as Disneyland Park transforms into a galactic celebration during Season of the Force from April 5 to June 2, 2024. This limited-time event promises to immerse guests in the beloved Star Wars saga like never before, with a plethora of exciting experiences, attractions, entertainment, and merchandise. From the iconic Hyperspace Mountain overlay to…
