The Walt Disney Company has always been known for its incredible slate of both animated and live-action films. From classics like Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs and Bambi to hits like High School Musical and Enchanted. In recent years, Disney has made a big push to make some of its most famous animated films into live-action remakes. While Disney started with princess hits like Cinderella and Beauty and the Beast, they are now working on unique choices like Lilo & Stitch and The Aristocats.
Disney doesn’t only find success with live-action films based on animated films. They have also had massive success with films based on popular theme park attractions. One of their biggest hit franchises is Pirates of the Caribbean, starring Johnny Depp, Orlando Bloom, and Kiera Knightly. Disney attempted to make another live-action film based on a ride, The Haunted Mansion, in 2003 — the same year the first Pirates film came out — but that movie, which starred Eddie Murphy, was a massive box-office flop.
The Haunted Mansion continues to be one of Disney’s most popular attractions at both Walt Disney World and Disneyland Resort, so Disney is giving a live-action film another go. This version of The Haunted Mansion will star Rosario Dawson, Owen Wilson, Danny DeVito, Lakeith Stanfield, Jamie Lee Curtis, and Tiffany Haddish. The film was set to be released on March 10, 2023, but we are now learning that Disney has pushed the release date back by months. The new film will be released in theaters on August 11, 2023.
The move may seem surprising to some, but Disney appears to have so much confidence in the film that they are putting it in a spot typically reserved for big summer hits. When it is released, The Haunted Mansion will go up against the horror film Last Voyage of Demeter, Grand Turismo, and the Zendaya-led film Challengers.
According to Disney, this version of The Haunted Mansion will tell the story of single mother Gabbie, played by Dawson, who moves to New Orleans with her young son. They purchase a mansion that is not exactly what it seems. Owen Wilson will play a priest, Danny DeVito will play a college professor, Jared Leto will appear as the iconic Hatbox Ghost, and Jamie Lee Curtis will play Madame Leota. The film will be directed by Justin Simien.
Again, The Haunted Mansion will now premiere in theaters on August 11, 2023.
Disney KiteTails debuted at Disney’s Animal Kingdom Theme Park for the launch of the 50th Anniversary celebration of Walt Disney World Resort. After this first year, we will transition the entertainment on Discovery River Lagoon to the Flotillas. The last flight for Disney KiteTails will be September 30, 2022.
We look forward to seeing our guests continue waving to their Disney Friends cruising by on Flotillas, embracing Disney pals with up-close encounters, and more to come as we introduce our Festive holiday season offerings in the months ahead.
Come ghoulish foodies –these treats will take anyone away. The theme parks and Disney Springs at Walt Disney World Resort are ready for the Halloween season with mouth watering goodies that will leave guests and their taste buds spellbound.
The chefs and mixologists have conjured up some truly unforgettable items everyone will be dying to try. In a season full of sweets, eats, and tricks, guests are in for quite the culinary delight. With the can’t-miss Minnie Ghost Pinata from The Ganachery at Disney Springs, the Pumpkin Mousse from The Trolley Car Café at Disney’s Hollywood Studios, Caramelized Apple Liege Waffle over at Connections Café in EPCOT, and some adorable novelties to bring the fun home, this year is not to be missed.
Get ready for some culinary magic because Halloween is coming to Walt Disney World Resort and we’ve got all the goodies everyone has been waiting for!
EPCOT
Connections Café
Caramelized Apple Liege Waffle with caramelized white chocolate and graham cracker streusel (New) (Available October 4 through 31)
Dark Chocolate Halloween Cupcake with dark chocolate mousse (New)(Available October 28 through 31)
Connections Eatery
Donald Candy Corn Sipper including choice of fountain beverage (Coming Soon)
Regal Eagle Smokehouse: Craft Drafts & Barbecue
S’mores Brownie with a pumpkin Mickey (New)(Available October 28 through 31)
Donald Candy Corn Sipper including choice of fountain beverage (Coming Soon)
Sunshine Seasons
Monster Mousse: Caramel mousse and apple-caramel filling on a shortbread cookie (New)(Available October 28 through 31)
Donald Candy Corn Sipper including choice of fountain beverage (Coming Soon)
Available at Fife & Drum and Popcorn Carts near Canada, Journey Into Imagination With Figment, Creations Shop, and Mission: SPACE
Glow-in-the-Dark Mickey Mummy Popcorn Bucket
Disney’s Hollywood Studios
ABC Commissary(Available October 1 through 31)
Black Widow Tart: Spiced milk chocolate tart filled with orange curd, pomegranate molasses whipped cream, candied orange peel, and a dark chocolate spider (New)
Frozen Apple Cider: Frozen apple cider topped with green apple boba balls
Spiced Caramel Apple: Fireball Cinnamon Whisky, apple cider, cranberry and salted caramel
Donald Candy Corn Sipper including choice of fountain beverage (Coming Soon)
Backlot Express(Available October 1 through 31)
Graveyard Cupcake: Fudge-filled Chocolate cupcake topped with cookies and cream buttercream, chocolate cookie tombstone, white chocolate bone, and Halloween sprinkles
Frozen Apple Cider: Frozen apple cider topped with green apple boba balls
Spiced Caramel Apple: Fireball Cinnamon Whisky, apple cider, cranberry and salted caramel
Donald Candy Corn Sipper including choice of fountain beverage (Coming Soon)
Catalina Eddie’s(Available October 1 through 31)
Pumpkin Patch Cookie: Pumpkin spice snickerdoodle cookie topped with pumpkin spice buttercream and pumpkin candies (New)
Dockside Diner(Available October 1 through 31)
Mickey Mummy Cookie: Mickey-shaped chocolate cookie with white chocolate mint frosting
Hollywood Brown Derby Lounge(Available October 1 through 31)
Sweet Poison: Coconut rum, blue curaçao beverage syrup, rum, and pineapple juice
Spiced Caramel Apple: Fireball Cinnamon Whisky, apple cider, cranberry and salted caramel
Hollywood Scoops(Available October 1 through 31)
Candy Corn Milkshake: Candy corn ice cream shake topped with a vanilla cake doughnut, whipped cream, spooky sprinkles, and candy corn
Oasis Canteen(Available October 1 through 31)
Spiced Caramel Apple: Fireball Cinnamon Whisky, apple cider, cranberry and salted caramel
PizzeRizzo(Available October 1 through 31)
Halloween Candy Cookie Pizza: Sugar cookie “pizza” topped with strawberry jam, white chocolate, Halloween candy, and sprinkles (New)
Frozen Apple Cider: Frozen apple cider topped with green apple boba balls
Spiced Caramel Apple: Fireball Cinnamon Whisky, apple cider, cranberry and salted caramel
Donald Candy Corn Sipper including choice of fountain beverage (Coming Soon)
Rosie’s All-American Cafe(Available October 1 through 31)
Mickey Mummy Cookie: Mickey-shaped chocolate cookie with white chocolate mint frosting (New)
Frozen Apple Cider: Frozen apple cider topped with green apple boba balls
Spiced Caramel Apple: Fireball Cinnamon Whisky, apple cider, cranberry and salted caramel
Donald Candy Corn Sipper including choice of fountain beverage (Coming Soon)
Sunshine Day Bar(Available October 1 through 31)
Spiced Caramel Apple: Fireball Cinnamon Whisky, apple cider, cranberry and salted caramel
Tune-In Lounge(Available October1 through 31)
Spiced Caramel Apple: Fireball Cinnamon Whisky, apple cider, cranberry and salted caramel
The Trolley Car Café (Available October 1 through 31)
Pumpkin Mousse: Pumpkin cheesecake with a cinnamon sugar dusted apple cider cake, raspberry dark chocolate stem and purple buttercream (New)
Woody’s Lunchbox(Available October 1 through 31)
Pumpkin Lunch Box Tart: Pumpkin pie filled pastry tart with marshmallow fondant, candy corn,and Halloween sprinkles (New)
Available at Various Food Carts Throughout the Park(Available October 1 through 31)
Mickey Brownie: Chocolate brownie with Halloween sprinkles
Halloween Popcorn sponsored by Freeform’s 31 Nights of Halloween
Available at Animation Courtyard, Hollywood Boulevard, and Hyperion Theater Popcorn Carts(Available October 1 through 31)
Glow-in-the-Dark Mickey Mummy Popcorn Bucket
Disney’s Animal Kingdom Theme Park
Available at Mahindi, The Feeding Ground, Corn-Ivores, and Trek Snacks
Glow-in-the-Dark Mickey Mummy Popcorn Bucket
Disney Springs
Amorette’s Patisserie
Black Flame Candle Petit Cake: Devil’s Food biscuit, apricot jam, brandy simple syrup, caramel mousse, and candied pecan crunch (New)(Available September 30 through October 31)
Pumpkin Apple Tart: Pumpkin spice mousse, red wine poached apple, and hazelnut crunch (Available September 5through October 31)
Pumpkin Crème Brûlée: Pumpkin crème brûlée, cranberry compote, cran-cherry yogurt cream, and a spiced sable cookie (Available through October 31)
Dockside Margarita(Available through October 31)
Monster Margarita: Patron Silver Tequila, Grand Marnier, sweet-and-sour, black cherry, green apple, and lime juice
The Ganachery
Minnie Ghost Pinata: Dark chocolate pinata filled with treats (Available through October 31)
Sisters’ Elixir Hot Cocoa Bomb: Dark chocolate cauldron filled with house made cocoa mix and marshmallows(Available September 30 through October 31)
Caramel Skulls: Dark chocolate filled with caramel ganache (Available through October 31)
Pumpkin Chai Latte Ganache Squares: Pumpkin chai latte ganache enrobed in milk chocolate (Available through October 31)
Apple Whiskey Ganache Squares: Apple whiskey ganache enrobed in milk chocolate (New)(Available through October 31)
Jock Lindsey’s Hangar Bar(Available through October 31)
Autumn Smash: Captain Morgan Spiced Rum, pear nectar, lemon juice, simple syrup, and cinnamon stick garnish
Marketplace Snacks(Available through October 31)
Jack Skellington Bubble Waffle Sundae: Chocolate soft-serve, marshmallow fluff, hot fudge, orange sprinkles, chocolate shavings, chocolate pocky sticks, and a chocolate Jack Skellington garnish (New)
Outdoor Vending Throughout Disney Springs(Available through October 31)
Sour Apple Margarita: Patron Silver Tequila, Cointreau Liqueur, sour apple pucker, Granny Apple Smith, sweet-and-sour, and lime juice
Ghoul Juice: Tito’s Handmade Vodka, Captain Morgan Spiced Rum, Blue Curaçao, sweet-and-sour, cranberry juice, and grenadine
At D23 Expo 2022, Disney Parks, Experiences and Products Chairman Josh D’Amaro shared a look into the future for Disney theme parks and beyond. One of those announcements was the news that a popular ghost is coming to Haunted Mansion at Magic Kingdom.
The popular Hatbox Ghost from the attraction at Disneyland will materialize at Magic Kingdom sometime in 2023. I guess there really was room for one more ghost!
At D23 Expo 2022, Disney Parks, Experiences and Products Chairman Josh D’Amaro shared a look into the future for Disney theme parks and beyond. One of those topics was updating fans on the construction and progress of the neighborhood, World Celebration.
The next major milestone in EPCOT’s multi-year transformation will include the completion of the World Celebration neighborhood in late 2023.
As part of the EPCOT transformation happening now at Walt Disney World Resort in Lake Buena Vista, Fla., the park’s World Celebration neighborhood will offer a beautiful hub divided into several different gardens, with a central planter based on the five-ring EPCOT logo.
World Celebration will also include Communicore Hall and Communicore Plaza, which will be the new home for festivals. It will also be home to Dreamers Point, a new area where you can view the new Walt Disney statue called “Walt the Dreamer.”
The “Walt the Dreamer” statue was revealed at the D23 Expo on Sept. 8, 2022, in Anaheim. This new statue of Walt Disney will debut in a new location called Dreamers Point in the new World Celebration neighborhood at EPCOT at Walt Disney World Resort.
