The New Maleficent Teaser Trailer

   Never mind what I've been saying…this actually looks kind of awesome.  But Elle Fanning's voice bothers me quite a bit...

 
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Nighttime Show (and other stuff...) Coming to Disney's Animal Kingdom

   Late last night Disney Parks Blog finally announced news that we broke back in July.  Disney's Animal Kingdom will be getting some hefty upgrades in the coming years...including the aforementioned nighttime show.  The show, which we speculate will be called Rivers Of Light, will feature floating lanterns, water screens, and projections on the Tree Of Life.

   In addition to that show, a night time version of Kilimanjaro Safari will now be offered, as well as new nighttime entertainment!  If that wasn't enough, the first official "Avatarland" concept art was shared as well.  This large addition to the park will apparently feature two new attractions and gorgeous  environments.

   I'm super excited about all this news finally coming out.  I love Animal Kingdom, and think its about time that it gets the attention it deserves.  Make sure to listen to this weeks episode of Disney Hipsters Too, where I'm sure we will discuss this topic at length, as well as the rest of this weeks Disney news.

Princess Fairytale Hall Opening in the Magic Kingdom on September 18th!

   The wait is finally over.  Nearly a year and a half after shuttering my beloved Snow White's Scary Adventure, the new princess meet and greet will have its official opening on September 18th.  I understand that Imagineering can take a while...but doesn't this seem like an exhaustingly long time?  Even though I'll never get over the loss of dear Snow White, I sincerely hope this is a home run for Fantasyland...because lord knows "old Fantasyland" needs some help.
   Here is a "sneek peek" inside the new attraction, from Disney Parks Blog: 

The Contemporary's California Grill Finally Re-Opening...

   People have been on edge lately awaiting one of the most highly scrutinized restaurant refurbishments in recent history, California Grill. Well, you guys can finally settle down a little bit, because the beloved signature restaurant is finally set to re-open! Reservations will begin rolling out on August 26th... a mere 13 days before the official seating on September 9th. Cutting it a little bit close, right?!?!
   We're super excited for this restaurant to be back in the game!  With a fabulous new look, and a vastly different menu I'm sure California Grill will garner a lot of buzz upon reopening.  Plus, I know a lot of people who've been missing the panoramic view of the Magic Kingdom! Yippy!

 

Andrew's Thoughts On "Christmas In July" at WDW

Say Goodbye To The UK Pavilion's "Hat Lady"

   wdwmagic.com is reporting the demise of the beloved "Hat Lady Show" at the Rose And Crown Pub in the UK pavilion at Epcot.  The rowdy pub enjoyed a mid day lift in spirits when the Hat Lady would perform her shtick...unfortunately starting today that show is no more.
   Though the pub will still have live piano based singsongs, the pushy nature of the Hat Lady will be sorely missed by the pubs ravenous patrons.  Thus another charming aspect of Epcot bites the dust...replaced, presumably, by a watered down version of the same.

Saving Mr. Banks! Finally! A Trailer!

   The wait is over!  A rather lengthy, very plot driven trailer has debuted for the upcoming Saving Mr. Banks! Do not watch this if you want to be surprised in the theater come December.  If you are anything of a Disney history fan you probably already know the story and can watch at your own leisure.

   We think it looks phenomenal! What are your thoughts on Saving Mr. Banks?? Let us know via Twitter! Or Facebook!