Tokyo Disneyland It's a Small World Re-Opens With New Load Area and Disney Characters

It's a Small World re-opened at Tokyo Disneyland with a brand new load area and plenty of Disney characters placed in different scenes of the ride! This first video below will show you the exterior facade and the clock mini parade working again for the joy of TDL guests.





This next video posted by WDWNT will show you the entire ride in its new version and they did a great job, undoubtedly. You can see more pictures on WDWNT here.




Video: copyright WDWNT, ディズニーCH

The New Solo : A Star Wars Story Trailer is Released !

The new Solo : A Star Wars Story trailer is released and you have it below! Also, "Solo" will be presented at Cannes Film Festival next month and Director Ron Howard and actors will attend Red Carpet Event, more about that below.



Lucasfilm announced that “Solo: A Star Wars Story,” the newest adventure taking place in the Star Wars galaxy, has been selected to screen at the upcoming Cannes Film Festival in Official Selection and Out of Competition during the film festival’s run, May 8-19, 2018.

Director Ron Howard is expected to attend along with cast members Alden Ehrenreich, Woody Harrelson, Emilia Clarke, Donald Glover, Thandie Newton, Phoebe Waller, Joonas Suotamo and Paul Bettany.

“Solo: A Star Wars Story” makes the jump to light speed in a high-octane adventure that navigates the perils of a dark and dangerous criminal underworld, forges new friendships that will last a lifetime, and reveals untold secrets from the hidden past of one of the Star Wars saga’s most unlikely heroes. Han Solo meets loyal co-pilot Chewbacca and notorious gambler Lando Calrissian for the first time, bound by a desperate mission against impossible odds that will help shape the irresistible scoundrel audiences have come to love.

“Solo: A Star Wars Story” is the second film in the Star Wars story series, following “Rogue One: A Star Wars Story,” which opened in December 2016, and has garnered worldwide box office receipts of over $1 billion dollars.

The film is produced by Kathleen Kennedy, Allison Shearmur and Simon Emanuel. Lawrence Kasdan, Jason McGatlin, Phil Lord and Christopher Miller are the executive producers. Jonathan Kasdan & Lawrence Kasdan wrote the screenplay.

“Solo: A Star Wars Story” opens in U.S. theaters on May 25, 2018.

Shanghai Haichang Ocean Park Announces its Opening for September 28th

Shanghai Haichang Ocean Park announces its opening for September 28th and if it look as good a on the digital rendering below, it will definitely worth a visit. The park is designed by Hollywood, CA-based Legacy | GGE. The announcement was made during an event at Shanghai’s Intercontinental Hotel by Wang Wei, Chairman of Shanghai Haichang Ocean Park.


Marty Ma, Managing Director of China for Legacy | GGE said, “Working alongside our friends at Haichang, our goal was to create the world’s greatest marine life park. Parks like Sea World evolve in small pieces over many years, whereas we had the luxury of designing the entire park from the ground up. This allowed us to seamlessly integrate the latest design trends and animal care technologies.” In addition to six pavilions and three theatres, the new park will also be home to a number of non- sea life related attractions. These include an Intamin launched roller coaster and also the world’s longest Spinning Rapids Ride, provided by WhiteWater.



Shanghai Haichang Ocean Park was designed by design firm Legacy I GGE which has extensive experience creating immersive, themed entertaiment destinations across the world. Shanghai Haichang Ocean Park is an exciting development for Dalian Haichang Group, mainland China’s largest marine theme park operator. Within 30 minutes from Shanghai Disneyland by car, the 73-acre theme park (29.7 hectares) is expected to attract over three million guests in its first year.

Read more on Blocoloop HERE.

Pictures: copyright Legacy - CGE / Shanghai Haichang Ocean Park

Pandora "Conservation Initiative Utility Suit" Coming April 22 to Pandora – The World of Avatar ...And The Secret of How They Did It

On April 22, at Disney's Animal Kingdom land of Pandora, in the breathtaking Valley of Mo’ara – amid the moon’s floating mountains, waterfalls and native flora – something new will emerge and WDI apparently succeeded to create in real the "Amplified Mobility Platform" which in the Avatar movie were used for combat, handling heavy cargo and traversing the grounds of Pandora, except that here it will be a "Pandora Conservation Initiative Utility Suit". Check the video below!




As you've seen the legs of the man body are not in fact moving the ones of the AMP,  contrary to the movie, simply because they couldn't make it this way in real... which leaves the question: how do they do to have the legs moving by themselves and avoid the whole thing to fall and always find a balance when the arms are moved ( this time by the guy )? I suspect the balance is achieved by using tilt and gyroscopic sensors like on the Segway, but i could be wrong. I wonder if WDI will release a video explaining how it works...

Editing: It didn't took long as Disney released a Behind-the-Scenes video about creating the Pandora Conservation Initiative Utility Suit ( see others posts below ) ...without revealing the secret of it.

However, thanks to Pedro, the kind D&M reader who sent me the answer we know how are walking the Pandora AMP that will be introduced on April 22 at DAK, and it's damn' simple!
"Answering to your question: The mechanism is very simple, the man is wearing stilts and the legs you see in the front are fake to make the illusion of the man controlling the machine but it is in fact the man itself who moves the legs of the AMP with stilts."




Picture and video: copyright Disney

Photos and Videos : Disneyland Paris "Pirates and Princesses" Festival Has Started - Full Pictorial Report

Disneyland Paris "Pirates and Princesses" festival has started and i have dozens of colorful official pictures for you today!

The "Pirates and Princesses" show/parade has 100 performers - dancers, acrobats and characters - and play 4 times a day and 7 days a week. On the Princesses side, there is Mickey Mouse with 9 Disney Princesses and Moana / Viana! On the Pirates side guests can see Minnie Mouse with Captain Hook, Mr. Smee, Jack Sparrow, Peter Pan or Wendy along with 21 pirates acrobats, as it also includes acrobatics, as you'll see on the pictures below.

The structure of the show is simple: 2 units one for pirates - artwork above, one for princesses - artwork below. Each of them starts from both ends of the parade route. One leave from the parade entrance near It's a Small World with a first stop at the "Castle Stage", while the second leave from the other parade entrance at Town Square and will make a stop at the center of Main Street. After the first stop which will last around 4 to 5 minutes the two units will move again up to Central Plaza.

On Central Plaza, 4 scenes on the 4 flower beds, allow during this last "Show Stop" of 4 to 6 minutes, to offer a new interactive dance with the guests. Then, the two units continue their paths. Interactivity is also the central element of the show. The visitors are involved with a specific dance for each of the two teams.

Let's start by having a look at the Princesses team!





















All Princesses join together on the Castle Stage...






Here is the video of the team Princesses filmed by Max!




And now, here comes the Pirates team and pictures of the acrobatics moments!

Here is the video of the team Pirates filmed by Max!




DLP guests can find more pirates with a Pirates orchestra playing near Captain Hook ship in Adventureland!




And apparently some of the guests receive a "diploma"!


This Pirates and Princesses festival sure looks colorful and full of energy and sure will be successful with the guests. I'll have another DLP update soon for you, in the meantime i remind you that Disneyland Paris celebrates its 26th Anniversary this month, on April 12, and D&M join to the celebration  by doing a special offer on the LAST English copies of the acclaimed Disneyland Paris book "From Sketch to Reality". The French edition is totally out of stock but if you're French, and wish to purchase the book in its English edition i will send you a PDF file of the full French text of the French edition.

Here is all you need to know to order a copy of the "Disneyland Paris From Sketch to Reality" book with the special offer. First, it's a 320 pages book with 750 pictures of the park including 250 WDI artworks! It's also probably the best gift you can find for a Disney Parks fan - and it is true! Have a look below to the mosaic pictures showing a selection of pages of the book.

To place your order for the DLP book, please send me an email at: amplittaye@gmail.com with your shipping address. The price during the special offer is 65€ ( instead of 85€ ) and shipping worldwide is 22€ ( except Belgium and Italy for which it is 29€ ).

For French readers a PDF file of the full French text of the French edition will be sent.
Lecteurs Français: Etant donné que l'édition française est épuisée, un fichier du texte complet original en Français sera envoyé aux acheteurs Français ne comprenant pas l'anglais.

Also, each order will receive two GREAT surprise gifts!

You can pay with Paypal, credit card or bank transfer. For Paypal payments please send directly the full amount  including shipping ( 87€ worldwide, except for Belgium and Italy for which it is 94€ ) at: nme4@wanadoo.fr  If you wish to pay by credit card and bank transfer, let me know in your email and i'll tell you how to do.

IMPORTANT NOTE: Please note that all orders placed before April 17 will be sent in the next 48 hours, BUT orders arriving after April 16 will be sent only on May 6, as the "shipping dept" will be closed between April 17 and May 6. To avoid to wait too long to get the book, better place your order as soon as you can, thanks.

Also, as you know, D&M currently needs your support and if you don't own the book yet, ordering a copy is another great way to support Disney and more. If you don't wish to order the book, you can also send your donation - of the amount you wish - to the same address Paypal: nme4@wanadoo.fr   Thousand thanks to all of you who've already did it!









If you've never seen the book before, don't miss the video below showing the full 320 pages of the book!

Pictures: copyright Disney

Video: copyright DLP Welcome

Disneyland Paris Announces a New Lion King Show For Its 2019 Entertainment Line-Up!

Disneyland Paris adds The Lion King show to its 2019 entertainment line-up! DLP Press Release below, in English and French.

The Lion King is ready to roar in a brand new musical stage show at Disneyland Paris in 2019. Favored characters such as Simba, Nala, Timon and Pumbaa, along with the iconic songs and the classic story from the film, will come to life onstage for a brand new musical production based on The Lion King in a newly renovated Chaparral Theater in Disneyland Park.

The Lion King show is just one of many entertainment options available to guests visiting Disneyland Paris – from live stage shows to the beloved daily parade and seasonal events. Currently guests are choosing their side in the interactive and musical Festival of Pirates and Princesses season, while audiences in Walt Disney Studios Park are being amazed during the third season of the award-winning Mickey and the Magician show. And this summer, Marvel Super Heroes will arrive at the Walt Disney Studios Park for the Marvel Summer of Super Heroes season including an epic show at Studio Theater, with Thor, Black Widow, Spider-Man, and even the Incredible Hulk.

With this new offering and as Europe’s number one tourist destination, Disneyland Paris is strengthening its reputation as Europe’s premier location for innovative and thrilling entertainment for all ages.


Le Roi Lion prêt à rugir dans un nouveau spectacle musical prévu pour 2019 à Disneyland Paris! Les personnages du Roi Lion tels que Simba, Nala ou encore Pumbaa prendront vie dans un nouveau spectacle musical au sein du Chaparral Theater totalement rénové au Parc Disneyland.

Ce spectacle sur Le Roi Lion est un des nombreux exemples de l’offre de divertissements que Disneyland Paris offre à ses visiteurs : des spectacles aux parades, en passant par des saisons à thèmes. Actuellement, le Festival Pirates & Princesses invite les visiteurs du Parc Disneyland à un grand spectacle interactif et musical, et le primé Mickey et le Magicien revient éblouir les spectateurs du Parc Walt Disney Studios pour sa troisième saison. Et cet été, les Super Héros Marvel débarqueront de manière épique au Parc Walt Disney Studios lors d’une saison spectaculaire, incluant un spectacle époustouflant sur la scène de Studio Theater au casting impressionnant Thor, Black Widow, Spider-Man et même l’Incroyable Hulk.

Avec cette nouvelle offre de spectacle et en tant que première destination touristique en Europe, Disneyland Paris renforce son statut de lieu incontournable en termes de divertissements innovant et palpitant pour tous les âges.

How The Most Famous Rock Band of All Time - The Beatles - Ended in 1974 in a Room of WDW Polynesian Resort

An interesting fact about the Beatles that i just learned and that you probably didn't knew: When they stopped recording together after they did the Abbey Road album ( Let It Be was the Beatles' final album release but it was largely recorded before Abbey Road ) the world was shocked, and still miss them. Although Paul McCartney filed suit for the dissolution of the Beatles' contractual partnership on 31 December 1970, legal disputes continued long after their break-up, and the dissolution was not formalized until 29 December 1974, when John Lennon signed the paperwork terminating The Beatles partnership while on vacation with his secret secretary lover at ...Walt Disney World Resort in Florida!



I suppose John Lennon didn't signed the paperwork when enjoying attractions at the Magic Kingdom but rather in his hotel room. In 1974 the only WDW hotels existing were the Polynesian and the Contemporary resorts and we learn thanks to the video below from adamthewoo that it was in the Polynesian Resort, inside what is now the room 1601. Next time you'll stay or go at the Polynesian, just remember that it was there that were signed the papers ending the most famous rock band of all time.




Video: copyright adamthewoo