I have been doing a lot of thinking about The Rivers of America ever since we learned that they were not long for the Magic Kingdom. Sailing around Tom Sawyer on the Liberty Belle Riverboat is one of the most beautiful experiences at Walt Disney World. You are transported away from the hustle and bustle […]
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The full menus for the 2024 EPCOT International Food & Wine Festival have been released, and Disney is trying to stop a wrongful death suit because the victim was a Disney+ subscriber — all this and more in today’s daily recap for Tuesday, August 13, 2024.
That’s it for today; we hope you enjoyed this Daily Recap. Thanks for stopping by, and we’ll see you tomorrow!
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Some Disney fans may gloss over news when it comes to overseas parks. Maybe they feel like these parks are out of reach due to travel concerns or financial challenges, but there is a lot worth seeing from continent-to-continent and coast-to-coast. Our own Tom Corless recently returned from a visit to the Shanghai Disney Resort (including our first look at the brand-new Zootopia land that opened in December. Join him for an unprecedented 9-part series of vlogs, all available now on the WDW News Today channel. You can watch them below as well:
No YouTube channel has ever explored a park and resort with this level of detail, showing you everything you need to know. Highlights include crazy Zootopia food, history, fun facts, POV rides, full shows, and Imagineering details you may not have known.
And if you enjoy this series, stay tuned for our series from Hong Kong Disneyland starting soon!
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The first-ever green dino fossil, which is the most complete long-necked dinosaur skeleton on the West Coast, is believed to be a new species of dinosaur. What’s Happening: National Geographic has unveiled a first look at a fully constructed new species of Dinosaur. The 150-million-year-old dinosaur was found in remote Utah. At 75 feet long and weighing […]
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D23: The Ultimate Disney Fan Event was filled with TONS of excitement, we still can’t believe some of the news!
Monsters Inc. roller coaster
There are so many new attractions coming to Disney World and Disneyland, as well as the international parks, and one of the largest announcements was that a new Monsters Inc. land is coming to Disney’s Hollywood Studios! But here’s the thing — Hollywood Studios isn’t THAT big of a park (as it stands, it’s the second smallest next to Magic Kingdom), so it’s extremely likely that this new land will take the place of an existing attraction in the park. And Muppets fans, we need to warn you that it could be very bad news for Muppets Courtyard.
Now, to preface, NOTHING has been confirmed about where this new Monsters Inc. land will go in the parks! However, from the concept art of the new land, there are a few sections of the park that it could fit into. The first theory fans have is that it could replace Rock ‘n’ Roller Coaster and Lightning McQueen’s Racing Academy over in Sunset Boulevard.
A new land is coming to Hollywood Studios!
However, the concept art doesn’t reaaally look like this area, if we’re being honest (but it could still happen). Another common assumption has been that it could be placed in Animation Courtyard, which would take the place of Disney Junior Play and Dance! and/or Star Wars Launch Bay.
A new land themed to Pixar Animation Studios’ “Monsters, Inc.” is coming to Disney’s Hollywood Studios. Taking place after the events of the film, Monstropolis need humans’ laughter to power the city.
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Again though, we’re skeptical that this concept art matches this area. Concept art can always change, yes, but…*sigh* if we’re being honest with ourselves, we have to admit what the concept art really looks like — it looks like it’s smack dab in the middle of Muppets Courtyard.
Monsters Inc. Land Concept Art ©Disney
We know, we know, we don’t want to admit it either, but it’s time to face the unfortunate truth that it’s entirely possible we could need to say goodbye to Muppets Courtyard, which consists of PizzeRizzo and MuppetVision 3D (as well as Mama Melrose’s) when construction begins on this new land in 2026. And since the new land appears to be so large, it could take away Star Tours and Backlot Express as well.
You can even ride on a door like Mike and Sully in the iconic scene from the film with Disney’s first-ever suspended coaster.
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That does mean that we still have over a year to still experience Muppets Courtyard IF Disney does announce that this is where Monstropolis will be going! And the same can be said for any attractions that will be getting cut for this new land. While we’re excited to see this new land come to life, we still have a LONG time until we see it come to fruition, so nothing is changing anytime soon. You can still go see Sam Eagle’s glorious 3 hour finale that had to be cut down to a minute and a half.
We’ll be sure to keep you updated on all the latest news we hear, so stay tuned to DFB!
Oh boy, planning a Disney trip can be quite the adventure, and we totally get it! But fear not, dear friends, we compiled EVERYTHING you need (and the things to avoid!) to plan the ULTIMATE Disney vacation.
Whether you’re a rookie or a seasoned pro, our insider tips and tricks will have you exploring the parks like never before. So come along with us, and get planning your most magical vacation ever!
Where are you hoping this new land will go? Tell us in the comments!
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Pixar’s 2026 film has an official release date!
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After a few pandemic-affected years had people questioning whether Pixar still had “it”, the legendary movie studio is currently riding high. Their 2024 release Inside Out 2 just bested Frozen II to become the highest-grossing animated film of all time, and the D23 Ultimate Fan Event saw announcements of The Incredibles 3, Toy Story 5, new Monsters, Inc. land and Coco attractions at Disney theme parks, and some new Disney + series, and Pixar’s newest original film.
Riding on all of this comes the release date for Pixar’s 2026 film Hoppers: March 6th, 2026.
According to Pixar, the film will tell the story of a group of scientists who have “discovered how to “hop” human consciousness into lifelike robotic animals, allowing people to communicate with animals as animals! The adventure introduces Mabel, an animal lover who seizes an opportunity to use the technology, uncovering mysteries within the animal world that are beyond anything she could have imagined.”
The film will be directed by Daniel Chong, produced by Nicole Paradis Grindle, and feature the voices of Piper Curda, Bobby Moynihan, and Jon Hamm.
Disney and Pixar’s newest original film is called ‘Hoppers’ and hits theaters in Spring 2026! #D23 pic.twitter.com/PC03KHhgiZ
— Disney Food Blog (@DisneyFoodBlog) August 10, 2024
The film will follow another original/non-sequel Pixar film into theaters, as Elio, the long-delayed original sci-fi adventure film is scheduled for release on June 13th, 2025.
©Pixar
Hoppers new release date gives Disney and Pixar animation fans a new date to look forward to: March 6th, 2025. Stay tuned to DFB for further Pixar updates.
Oh boy, planning a Disney trip can be quite the adventure, and we totally get it! But fear not, dear friends, we compiled EVERYTHING you need (and the things to avoid!) to plan the ULTIMATE Disney vacation.
Whether you’re a rookie or a seasoned pro, our insider tips and tricks will have you exploring the parks like never before. So come along with us, and get planning your most magical vacation ever!
Are you excited for Hoppers? Let us know in the comments below.
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Disney Cruise Line has been very busy with not one, not two, not even three, but FOUR new ships on the horizon: The Disney Treasure debuting in December 2024, the heroes and villains-themed Disney Destiny setting sail in 2025, the Disney Adventure that will home port in Singapore starting in 2025, and the still-unnamed ship […]
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Remember in June when we told you about Disney’s $17B Orlando expansion project? Well, Walt Disney World fans, we now know where some of that money will be spent because, during the Disney Experiences Showcase at the Honda Center, Josh D’Amaro finally confirmed several of the projects he was only willing to “blue sky” at […]
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Step into the whimsical world of Tim Burton’s classic The Nightmare Before Christmas with LEGO®’s latest addition to their Ideas collection, a must-have diorama kit for fans and collectors alike. This set, perfect for anyone inspired or enamored with the cult classic stop-animation film by former Disney Imagineer Tim Burton, will be available starting September 6th, 2024 from the LEGO website. And if you aren’t into LEGO, you can always shop the collection of other The Nightmare Before Christmas merchandise next time you are in the parks.
The diorama features three connectable models of the film’s most beloved locations: the haunting Spiral Hill, Jack Skellington’s quirky house, and the eerie Halloween Town Hall.
Each piece features memorable scenes from the film, walking bathtub to the chalkboard in Jack’s house scribbled with his Christmas formula, and even the lectern where Jack famously shared his plans for Christmas.
The LEGO set comes with eight minifigures:Jack Skellington, Sally, Santa Claus, and the mischievous trio of Lock, Shock, and Barrel , alongside Zero the ghost dog and a brick-built figure of The Mayor, complete with his two signature faces.
The set features 2,193 pieces, and is 10.5″ high, 20″ wide and 10.5″ deep.
Are you planning to add this to your collection?
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The highly anticipated second season of the FX hit series will see the actor return to his role as Lord Toranaga. What’s Happening: Deadline shared a brand new interview with Shōgun star Hiroyuki Sanada. The hit FX series, based on James Clavell’s 1975 novel, was recently renewed for a second season and received 25 Emmy nominations. Sanada stars […]
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