Bob Iger Showcases Disneyland Paris’ New Lion King Experience

Extra key particulars of the sprawling expansions coming to Disney Parks have been unveiled by CEO Bob Iger himself this week, together with a take a look at the Lion King trip for Disneyland Paris. Disney can also be busy over at Imagineering, as Star Wars droid motion expands to the actual world and the world of cinema in The Mandalorian and Grogu. And naturally this week Snow White is getting some love at Disneyland and Walt Disney World with limited-time choices—as film theaters, together with the Alamo Drafthouse, additionally be a part of the Disney Princess pleasure with events, particular menus, and extra merch.

Over at Common Studios Hollywood, you possibly can see a meals preview of choices impressed by One Piece, Nintendo, Star Trek, and Harry Potter that’ll be on supply on the upcoming Fan Fest Nights. Plus, the thrill for Epic Universe on the East Coast will get extra palpable as its opening inches nearer on daily basis. Learn on for extra theme park updates!

Disneyland Paris – The Lion King Attraction

In a current video for shareholders Bob Iger mentioned the expansions coming to Disney Experiences, together with a Lion King log flume trip at Disneyland Paris. It was described as a brand new journey that may observe Simba from cub to lion as seen within the animated and CG live-action movies.

“Final 12 months we talked about our plans to turbocharge progress on this phase by means of strategic investments. Right this moment I’m proud to share a few of what we’ve been as much as,” Iger mentioned. “Proper now, we have now extra tasks underway all over the world than at any time in our historical past.” He additionally reiterated the corporate’s dedication to the brand new expansions based mostly on Pixar’s Vehicles and Disney Villains on the Magic Kingdom; a Monsters Inc.-themed land at Hollywood Studios; the brand new Tropical Americas land that includes Encanto and Indiana Jones points of interest at Disney’s Animal Kingdom; and the Coco boat trip and two new MCU rides at Avengers Campus at Disney California Journey.

Disney Imagineering pronounces BDX Droid partnership with NVIDIA

The Star Wars BDX droids which were seen wandering round Galaxy’s Edge will likely be taking their exploration wider exterior of the theme park sandbox. First you’ll have the ability to see them make their theatrical debut in Jon Favreau’s The Mandalorian and Grogu subsequent 12 months. Nonetheless, shortly after their SXSW look, Imagineering introduced a partnership with NVIDIA to offer the Star Wars BDX droids a job in work being executed in collaboration with Disney Analysis to increase the capabilities of the droids for extra immersive participation in tech.

“The BDX droids are only the start. We’re dedicated to bringing extra characters to life in methods the world hasn’t seen earlier than, and this collaboration with Disney Analysis, NVIDIA and Google DeepMind is a key a part of that imaginative and prescient,” shared Kyle Laughlin, senior VP at Walt Disney Imagineering analysis and improvement. “This collaboration will enable us to create a brand new era of robotic characters which are extra expressive and fascinating than ever earlier than—and join with our friends in ways in which solely Disney can.” The tech is poised to propel Imagineering’s animatronic work into the brand new tech area with what they’re calling Newton, which is  “an open-source physics engine that lets robots discover ways to deal with advanced duties with larger precision.”

That is making our Sarah Connor “robots dangerous!” senses tingle so we hope there’s a sentience kill swap for worry of cute Star Wars x Marvel Ultrons working amok. Or you realize, if Walt Disney’s animatronic hacks into the tech, we predict issues would possibly get somewhat loopy particularly if it discovers what horror creators are doing with public area bastardizations of his Mouse Home IP.

Snow White at Disney Parks

Sweet-dipped “poison” apples are coming to Disney Parks simply in time for the movie’s launch! Whereas there will likely be a small number of Disney Retailer parks merchandise obtainable, the selection is limited to sips and treats past that.

Snow White on the Films

Be a part of the Snow White celebration at cinemas together with the Alamo Drafthouse, AMC Theaters, and extra. We’re significantly excited for the Snow White family parties on the Drafthouse, which curate cuisine for the film, and the awesome merch. The apple choosing model lunchbox and character thermos are a superb combo; they’re obtainable for buy at Drafthouse places close to you.

AMC has collector’s popcorn buckets, superior journey tumblers, and extra:

Common Studios Hollywood Fan Fest Nights

We obtained to attempt a number of of the gadgets seen above that will likely be obtainable at Fan Fest Nights at Universal Studios Hollywood and so they’re a incredible combo of tasty and franchise genuine. They actually had us at a Gum Gum fruit concha impressed by One Piece. Don’t fear, the Star Trek Ceti Eel drink appears completely protected! For tickets and dates for this occasion go to here.

Epic Universe Lore Grows

Take heed to this podcast to take a deep dive into the lore that’s being unearthed at Epic Universe as a part of its immersive leisure choices. We’re geeking out on the concept of monster makeovers at Darkish Universe and interacting with storytellers from every portal land.

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