Adventures by Disney has launched a new Disneyland/Southern California Short Escape vacation.
This all-new vacation includes private tours of The Walt Disney Studios, Walt Disney Imagineering, and more.
Guests will also get a VIP tour at Disneyland, an exclusive visit to Walt’s Disneyland apartment, and a look at costumes and more at the Disney Archives.
This vacation can be booked as a stand-alone vacation or in conjunction with a Disney Cruise Line sailing from San Diego.
The vacation can be booked for dates in the spring and fall of this year.
Pre- and post-cruise trips …

Indiana Jones is returning to the big screen in 2019!
The Walt Disney Studios made the announcement this week that a new Indiana Jones film will be released in two years. And, Harrison Ford is returning in the iconic role.
The as-yet-unnamed film will be released on July 19, 2019.
Steven Spielberg – the director of the four previous Indiana Jones films – will direct the new film. Kathleen Kennedy and Frank Marshall will also return.
In the statement from the Studios, chairman Alan Horn said: “Indiana Jones is one of the greatest heroes …

Merry Christmas! We hope you’re having a wonderful holiday and enjoy this recap of the week’s Disney news.
If you aren’t going to make it to the Magic Kingdom for New Year’s Eve you can still check out the fireworks thanks to a live broadcast on the Disney Parks Blog next Saturday night.
Guests at Disneyland can now make reservations for two Main Street Electrical Parade dining package options. One is a table service meal at Blue Bayou and the other is a grab-and-go option from Aladdin’s Oasis.
Disney gave guests a sneak …

The Walt Disney Studios reached the $7 billion mark at the global box office today, thanks in part to the record opening weekend of Rogue One: A Star Wars Story.
The $7 billion threshold is a new industry record.
Rogue One: A Star Wars Story made $290 million in its global debut last weekend. The Studios earned $2.7 billion domestically and nearly $4.3 billion internationally, which is a record for Disney.
This year’s record-breaking global box office was due to the success of films from Disney, Walt Disney Animation, Pixar Animation Studios, Marvel …

The Walt Disney Studios has set a new international box office record, in turn breaking its own record from 2015.
So far in 2016 The Studios has made $3.566 billion. In July of this year the Studios set a new industry record when it reached $3 billion at the international box office. In 2015, Disney made $3.565 billion at the box office worldwide.
The international records come ahead of three major releases: Marvel’s Doctor Strange on November 14; Walt Disney Animation Studios’ Moana on November 23; and Lucasfilm’s Rogue One: A Star …

Pixar’s Finding Dory has crossed the $1 billion mark at the global box office, making it the fifth biggest animated film of all time globally.
The film is also Pixar’s second billion dollar release along with Toy Story 3.
Finding Dory debuted in the US on June 17 and earned $135 million in its debut – which is the biggest debut ever for for an animated film.
The movie is also the No. 1 domestic film of 2016 and the seventh-highest grossing film of all time.
Internationally, Finding Dory has earned $65.9 million in …

Guests at Disney California Adventure have a chance to catch an extended sneak preview of Moana beginning October 14.
The preview will be shown at the Bug’s Life Theater in Disney California Adventure, and will be presented in 3D with special in-theater effects.
Moana tells the story of “an adventurous teenager who sails out on a daring mission to save her people. During her journey, Moana (voice of Auli‘i Cravalho) meets the mighty demigod Maui (voice of Dwayne Johnson), who guides her in her quest to become a master wayfinder.”
The film was …

The Walt Disney Studios has announced that the classic film The Lion King will be reimagined in a new project from director Jon Favreau.
The hit film The Jungle Book – also a live-action reimagining by Favreau – earned $965.8 million worldwide. A sequel to The Jungle Book is in development.
The Lion King will include songs from the animated film – much like the 2017 live-action adaptation of Beauty and the Beast starring Emma Watson as Belle.
The Lion King was released in 1994 and is one of the most successful animated …

The Walt Disney Studios has announced a new slate of live-action films, including new versions of Disney classics.
This spring fans are eagerly awaiting Alice Through the Looking Glass, and next March the live-action Beauty and the Beast arrives in theaters. A live-action Pete’s Dragon flies into theaters on August 12 this year.
A few of the new films in development include Cruella with Emma Stone in the title role, A Wrinkle in Time, Jungle Cruise starring Dwayne Johnson, and Dumbo directed by Tim Burton.
Disney is also planning Maleficent 2 starring Angelina …

Indiana Jones is returning to the big screen!
Disney made the official announcement this week – a fifth Indiana Jones film is scheduled to arrive in theaters on July 29, 2019.
Harrison Ford will reprise his role as the iconic adventurer and Steven Spielberg will direct. The film will be produced by franchise veterans Kathleen Kennedy and Frank Marshall.
In making the announcement Alan Horn, Chairman of The Walt Disney Studios said “Indiana Jones is one of the greatest heroes in cinematic history, and we can’t wait to bring him back to the …