First Look Inside “Incredibles” Themed Rooms at Disney’s Contemporary Resort

Posted on by Mathew Corn Disney Resorts

Exciting news coming out of Disney today! Disney is giving us a first look at the new reimagined guest rooms at Disney’s Contemporary Resort. What makes the reimagining extra exciting is yes, the rooms are themed after the Incredibles! The retro-modern aesthetic evoking Tomorrowland with a dash of Incredibles is now unveiled.

As shared by Disney: “Currently all nine floors of guest rooms in the tower are being completely refurbished, and here’s a first look at the new décor debuting this fall. As you can see, these rooms will blend a sleek Monorail motif with some favorite characters from Pixar Animation Studios’ Incredibles films, including Jack-Jack, Frozone and Edna Mode. New custom artwork in guest rooms and along guest corridors will be modern, futuristic and oh so stylish, dahling, complementing the resort’s architecture while putting the Supers’ powers on display.”

Disney goes on to share, “In the lobby, you’ll soon see a collection of modern art pieces as well as historical, behind-the-scenes photographs of Disney’s Contemporary Resort in development and under construction. The resort’s lobby restaurant, The Wave… of American Flavors, will also soon close to make way for a reimagined dining experience in time for the Walt Disney World 50th anniversary celebration. And once the tower guest rooms are complete, work will begin on the rooms inside the Garden Wing out on the shore of Bay Lake.”

Disney says they will have more to share on this project in the months to come as they continue to get ready for “The World’s Most Magical Celebration” beginning Oct. 1.

New Trailer for Shang-Chi and The Legend of The Ten Rings

Posted on by Mathew Corn Magic Kingdom, Uncategorized

Marvel’s newest hero is coming face to face with his past.

Disney shared the new trailer for Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings on Thursday, dropping a new look at Simu Liu’s warrior during ESPN’s NBA Countdown. Liu stars as the titular hero, who trained to become a martial arts master under the watchful eye of his father Wenwu (Tony Leung). He’s since rejected his father’s villainous ways and tried to forge a new life in San Francisco, making friends like Awkwafina’s Katy. Before long, however, he finds himself drawn back into the past he’s tried so hard to outrun.

“The most exciting thing about stepping into this character was that his backstory has never been told before,” Liu previously told EW. “We know so many different versions of Batman’s origin story, how his parents were murdered when he was very young. We know Peter Parker, who was bitten by a radioactive spider, and he loses his uncle. Shang-Chi’s story is very much unknown to most of the world, so we had a lot of freedom and creative liberty to make it the way that we wanted to.”

The new trailer also teases a first look at the Ten Rings themselves. Marvel fans have heard that name before: The Ten Rings were the notorious terrorist organization that organized Tony Stark’s kidnapping all the way back in the first Iron Man. The new Shang-Chi trailer introduces the actual objects behind the name, which grant their wearer unimaginable power.

Short Term 12’s Destin Daniel Cretton directed the film, which also stars Michelle Yeoh and Ronny Chieng. Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings will hit theaters Sept. 3. 

Price Increases for Disney Vacation Club Properties Include First Over $300

Posted on by Mathew Corn Disney Resorts

With the latest round of price increases for Disney Vacation Club properties comes the first direct price over $300.

The Villas at Disney’s Grand Californian Hotel & Spa have increased in direct price from $295 to $310. Disney’s Old Key West Resort has increased from $165 to $170 and Boulder Ridge Villas at Disney’s Wilderness Lodge has increased from $186 to $190.

These price increases go into effect on June 24, 2021 for new members and on July 15, 2021 for current members.

Disney’s Grand Californian previously increased from $280 to $295 in January of this year.

In the past year, only Animal Kingdom Villas and Disney’s Grand Floridian have not had their direct sold-out price increased.

Imagineer Zach Riddley Gives Closer Look at New World Celebration Pavement

Posted on by Mathew Corn Disney Parks, Epcot

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We’ve been tracking the ongoing pavement replacement across EPCOT, and now, Imagineer Zach Riddley has given a closer look at the pavement and selection process.

“Continuing to look at the inspiration and design details of EPCOT, today I’m sharing a story about paving. It’s a surface you don’t often pay direct attention to, but the color and texture of the ground under your feet are a primary surface for storytelling. Cobblestones, brick, curbing, scored concrete, patterned terrazzo (like the new flooring coming to Club Cool and Creations Shop that I’ve shared previously) all work to immerse you in a believable place,” said Riddley in an Instagram post.

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Pavement may seem like a trivial detail to garner such precise decision making, but that attention to the smallest details is how Imagineers take theming to the next level. Minute elements can register unconsciously, creating a more “believable” experience.

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Riddley’s team has been using color to tie World Celebration together. Like the new color palette for the façade of the Creations Shop, warm grays were chosen to emulate Spaceship Earth. Riddley shared photos of a number of samples the team used to select the perfect tone, reflectivity, and color.

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Above is a recent photo from near Spaceship Earth where the new speckled gray pavement can be seen. The red-toned pavement is being removed section by section as the work continues.

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“Delicious Disney: Walt Disney World” Cookbook Now Available for Pre-Order on shopDisney

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Via wdwnt.com

Hungry to get a jump on Walt Disney World’s 50th anniversary? Luckily, you can preorder “Delicious Disney: Walt Disney World” now on shopDisney!

The cookbook, written by Pam Brandon, Marcy Carriker Smothers, and the Disney Chefs, takes readers on a culinary tour around The Most Magical Place on Earth. The official description reads: “Along with beautiful photos and delightful behind-the-scenes anecdotes, Delicious Disney: Walt Disney World enchants with more than 60 recipes. With an assortment of appetizers, main courses, sides, desserts, and even joyful libations, these dishes come from fine-dining and quick-service establishments across the resort.”

“The 2,500 copies of the First Special Edition of Delicious Disney: Walt Disney World have been individually numbered and include a bonus booklet showcasing menus from around Walt Disney World from the past 50 years.  After the success of Disneyland, Walt Disney wanted to build something more elaborate and with more room. Ultimately, it was Walt’s brother and business partner, Roy O. Disney, who brought forth his sibling’s dream—and made it a reality—when the Magic Kingdom opened in 1971. Fifty years later, we still celebrate Walt’s dream, Roy’s vision and commitment, plus the dedication of those who serve up a world of magic. And all of it is deliciously Disney . . .”

Recipes featured in the 320-page book include:

The book retails for $40.00, and is set to be released on September 28th, 2021.