Busch Gardens Tampa has announced the opening of a new coaster coming in 2016. “Cobra’s Curse” will put a spin on family thrill rides. The spin coaster will be one of a kind, taking riders on vertical lifts and dizzying adventures all at once. On Cobras Curse, located in the Egypt area of the park, explorers will come face-to-face with an 80-foot snake icon, trek over the park’s Serengeti Plain® and discover the mysteries of an Egyptian archaeological excavation.
“This isn’t your ordinary spin coaster. In true Busch Gardens style, we’re putting a twist on this attraction and taking riders on an unforgettable and exciting journey,” said Busch Gardens Park President Jim Dean. “The addition of a family spin coaster complements the selection of thrill rides Busch Gardens offers, and we know it’s an attraction that guests from across the globe will enjoy,” Dean added. “We continue to find new and exciting ways to offer thrills for the entire family, and we know Cobra’s Curse will even further solidify Busch Gardens as Florida’s Thrill Leader.”
Cobra’s Curse will appeal to both the thrill seeker and the family group alike. With a new and diverse ride concept, the spin coaster will truly offer a one-of-a-kind experience to its riders. Want a look at what to expect? Check out this video!
A celebration of Disney•Pixar’s original film “Inside Out” has started at Disney California Adventure park with special, pre-parade appearances by the movie’s main characters, the five Emotions: Joy, Fear, Anger, Disgust and Sadness.
Watch our full video coverage below of the pre-parade:
Arriving just ahead of daily performances of Pixar Play Parade, the “Inside Out” pre-parade brings these five new characters and their colorful, curious world right through the heart of Disney California Adventure park, allowing them to experience for the first time all the sights, sounds, smells and excitement of a day in a Disney park.
Bringing an innovative storytelling approach to audiences, the film “Inside Out” ventures inside the mind of Riley and introduces us to the Emotions that guide her. Based in Headquarters, the five Emotions are hard at work, led by lighthearted optimist Joy, whose mission is to make sure Riley stays happy. “Inside Out” is directed by Academy Award® winner Pete Docter (“Monsters, Inc.,” “Up”) and produced by Jonas Rivera (“Up”) with an original score by Michael Giacchino (“The Incredibles,” “Ratatouille,” “Up”).
The “Inside Out” pre-parade continues daily all summer long, and you can also catch Disney•Pixar’s “Inside Out” in theaters everywhere!
Part of the Disney Channel Original Movie franchise, “Teen Beach 2″ is the highly anticipated sequel to “Teen Beach Movie,” the #2 movie in cable TV history in Total Viewers.
TEEN BEACH 2 – “Teen Beach 2” is the highly anticipated music- and dance-driven sequel to “Teen Beach Movie,” premiering FRIDAY, JUNE 26 (8:00 p.m., ET/PT) on Disney Channel. (Disney Channel/Francisco Roman) GRACE PHIPPS
Continuing the fantastical music-driven saga, “Teen Beach 2″ is set months after surfer sweethearts McKenzie (“Mack”) and Brady return from a summer adventure that transported them into Brady’s favorite 1960s beach party movie, “Wet Side Story,” only to receive a surprise real-world visit from Lela, Tanner, Butchy and their other newfound surfer and biker buddies. Knowing first-hand that the “real” world and the movie world don’t mix, Mack, Brady and all of the “Wet Side Story” friends must quickly devise a plan and use the magic of Lela’s necklace to get everyone back to their movie world before it’s too late.
TEEN BEACH 2 – “Teen Beach 2” is the highly anticipated music- and dance-driven sequel to “Teen Beach Movie,” premiering FRIDAY, JUNE 26 (8:00 p.m., ET/PT) on Disney Channel. (Disney Channel/Francisco Roman) PIPER CURDA, MAIA MITCHELL, ROSS LYNCH, KENT BOYD, JORDAN FISHER
The television premiere of “Teen Beach 2,” sponsored by Best Western International, Famous Footwear and BAND-AID Brand, is FRIDAY, JUNE 26 (8:00 p.m., ET/PT) on Disney Channel U.S. followed by telecasts on Disney Channels around the world. It will be available one week earlier, Friday, June 19, to verified users on the WATCH Disney Channel app and WATCHDisneyChannel.com.
Located in the new Harambe Market, Zuri’s Sweet Shop is bringing a delectable selection of sweets exclusive to Disney’s Animal Kingdom. Patrice Guy, Merchandiser for Disney Theme Park Merchandise said;
“We have created approximately 80 new items that range from decorative candy apples to uniquely flavored chocolate bars to delicious popcorn,” explained Patrice. “With Zuri’s Sweets Shop, we wanted to offer highly-themed goods inspired by the sights, sounds and flavors of Africa. Many of the items will be unique to this location making them delicious gifts for loved ones, or something special to enjoy during a visit to the park.”
All the treats will feature one of three fun themes. One can find Lion King inspired treats such as , paw shaped , Chocolate Crocodiles, and animal crackers. All of the Lion King themed snacks and treats feature some of your favorite characters including Simba, Timon, and Pumba! The second snack Another theme incorporates colorful patterns and whimsical animals. This theme can be seen in many of the shops snacks including the Rice Krispies, chocolate-dipped coconut patties, and of course an assortment of mouse shaped delights.
The store will also feature some special exclusives such as the five chocolate bar set including flavors such as milk chocolate with spicy cinnamon and banana chip. Another unique item is the African Spice popcorn with a hint of cardamom.
Finally, the store will also feature African spice rubs and a gourmet cocoa set. Guests will now be able to take home a bottle of there favorite “Flame Tree Barbecue Sauce!”
In 2016, one of the most successful animated franchises in the world returns with its biggest comedy adventure yet, KUNG FU PANDA 3. When Po’s long-lost panda father suddenly reappears, the reunited duo travels to a secret panda paradise to meet scores of hilarious new panda characters. But when the supernatural villain Kai begins to sweep across China defeating all the kung fu masters, Po must do the impossible—learn to train a village full of his fun-loving, clumsy brethren to become the ultimate band of Kung Fu Pandas!
KUNG FU PANDA 3
Animation, in 3D
Release: January 29, 2016, in 3D
Directors: Jennifer Yuh Nelson and Alessandro Carloni
Producer: Melissa Cobb
Cast: Jack Black, Angelina Jolie, Dustin Hoffman, Jackie Chan, Seth Rogen, Lucy Liu, David Cross, James Hong, Randall Duk Kim, Bryan Cranston, Rebel Wilson
There is an ancient planet at the center of the LEGO Multiverse inhabited by an evil mastermind, Lord Vortech. It is said that he who controls the Foundational Elements that this planet is built upon, controls all of the Multiverse. Lord Vortech has vowed to be that ruler, summoning characters from a variety of LEGO worlds to help him find these building bricks of LEGO civilization. Some have agreed. Others have rebelled. And only the combined powers of the greatest LEGO heroes can stop him.
When a mysterious and powerful vortex suddenly appears in various LEGO worlds, different characters from DC Comics, The Lord of the Rings and The LEGO Movie are swept away. To save their friends, Batman, Gandalf and Wyldstyle bravely jump into the vortex. As they journey to locations beyond their wildest imaginations in search of their friends, they soon realize that Lord Vortech is summoning villains from across different LEGO worlds to help him gain control. As his power grows, worlds mix, unexpected characters meet and all boundaries are broken. Our heroes must travel through space and time to rescue their friends before the vortexes destroy all of LEGO humanity.
Let creativity be the guide to a building and gaming adventure – journey through unexpected worlds and team-up with unlikely allies on the quest to defeat the evil Lord Vortech. Play with different minifigures from different worlds together in one LEGO videogame, and use each other’s vehicles and gadgets in a way never before possible. LEGO Bad Cop driving the DeLorean Time Machine…why not?! The LEGO® Ninjago Masters of Spinjitsu fighting alongside Wonder Woman…yes, please! Get ready to break the rules, because the only rule with LEGO Dimensions is that there are no rules.
The LEGO Dimensions Starter Pack is all players need to begin – build the base and embark on a fantastic quest. Included in the LEGO Dimensions Starter Pack:
LEGO Dimensions videogame
LEGO Toy Pad
Bricks to build the LEGO Gateway
3 LEGO minifigures (Batman, Gandalf, and Wyldstyle)
LEGO Batmobile vehicle
Build the minifigure heroes and fire-up the game to start the experience, then follow the in-game build instructions to assemble the loose bricks into the LEGO Gateway, and place the structure on the LEGO Toy Pad. Expand the adventure by collecting more minifigures, vehicles, gadgets, and new levels with the purchase of three different types of expansion packs. Use whatever minifigure with whichever vehicle or gadget – go ahead… break the rules!
Level Pack: Want more to explore? Expand the gaming experience with a level pack which contains a whole new mission-based game level, along with a minifigure, a vehicle and a gadget to build and use in- game.
Team Pack: Want the biggest collection? Get a dynamic pair of minifigures and a vehicle or gadget for each, all with their own unique in-game abilities.
Fun Pack: Want the best variety? Extra fun comes in each pack containing one minifigure and a vehicle or gadget.
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Relive nearly 60 hits from the Motown Records catalogue and organized to tell the story of the man behind the music, BERRY GORDY. It’s the story of an independent record producers tribulations separating business from personal, and his challenges in an effort for racial-integration in popular music. He’s behind such iconic tunes as “I Heard It Through the Grapevine”, “My Girl”, “War”, “I’ll Be There”, and even “Ain’t No Mountain High Enough”. It’s a concert of a musical that requires constraint from every muscle to not jump up and sing every song! MOTOWN THE MUSICAL is for just about everyone that’s insanely fun from the first note to the final curtain call.
Let’s get the required part out of the way, shall we? Directed by CHARLES RANDOLPH-WRIGHT, MOTOWN THE MUSICAL is the all American dream story from wannabe championship boxer to music mogul who launched the careers to the likes of Diana Ross, Michael Jackson, Stevie Wonder, Smokey Robinson, Marvin Gaye, and yes, even more!
Through Berry’s creation of Motown in 1959 to his attempt to keep the soul of the record company alive through the 80’s, he was able to break-through difficult obstacles our society had in in the way. His array of number one hits have been enjoyed by all and allowed for the entire country to dance to the same beat. These were not “black person songs”, but songs sung by black people that related to everyone, no matter their color of skin.
I am not going to bore you about the amazing talent that brought this musical to life besides making sure everyone understands that MOTOWN THE MUSICAL is based on the book To Be Loved by Berry Gordy himself. Every aspect of this production is on point. It isn’t to not pay credit where credit is due, but to make sure I get across why you should see this show. Stat!
MOTOWN THE MUSICAL is every catchy cliche quote in the book. It’s really that sensational, riveting, engaging and electrifying! It’s catchy (well duh), it has almost 60 popular hits we all know, but it’s eye-popping, bright and big, emotional, and in every way satisfying. So what I’m really trying to get at, I liked it.
There are plenty of performances by The Temptations in their garish multi-solid color suits and The Supremes in their shimmering gold dresses. The Jackson 5 arrive in their groovy 70’s entire and Stevie Wonder gets escorted in braided and all. For a moment you will feel as if it’s really them right in front of you.
The entire first Act is a marathon of countless songs that have probably already found their way to your heart, yet now you get to see them as if your seeing them performed by the artists in that era of time. The story is zippy as is the show, but it must be at approximately a 2 1/2 hour running time. The audience cheers at every start of a song as it becomes recognizable nearly at an instant, and then even more so when it’s one of those more meaningful hits, i.e.: “My Girl”.
It starts with the ear-piercing music coming from the orchestra pit and then it’s boom boom boom and BAM… things start to get serious, which leads to the second Act. Act I is happy-go-lucky with barriers being hurtled over quickly and every resolution sung to a lighter tune. As the story progresses however, the audience is faced with more serious events of the times like the assassination of President John F. Kennedy, then later the introduction of the Black Panthers, and onto the people against Berry Gordy’s brand of music.
Each of Act feels entirely different from each other, yet fits perfectly with the progression of the music. Mind you most songs are just barely snippets of their entirety, but explainable due to the number they must perform. Berry Gordy, JULIUS THOMAS III (Original Broadway cast, Xanadu, Shrek), actually only performs 4 songs with several being original tracks written by Berry, but he wasn’t an actual singer himself. However, the musical is the telling of the story seen through his eyes and nothing feels forced. The audience is treated with songs sung in a way to progress the story as well as done in a concert-like fashion. This concept allows for the audience to transport different decades pretending as if they are in that audience at the Ed Sullivan Show to being in Vegas watching young Diana Ross perform to a small audience.
I must mention one of The Diana Ross performances, played by ALLISON SEMMES, and truly one of the key players in MOTOWNTHE MUSICAL, as it was something truly special. SEEMES plays the strong diva with a large presence and vocal pipes for days, but it was a faux concert that takes places that had a very memorable moment. Without giving too much away, she calls members of the audiences up to help sing one of her key songs. The first was your typical shy young lady that seemed nervous and excited to share this moment, but the second invitee was tall black gentlemen, a silver fox as she put it, that ended up having pipes of a god! He belted out the lyrics only to the surprise of the audience causing for a momentous standing applause with people shouting in praise.
Throughout the entire show there seemed to be more hootin’ and hollerin’ than one may expect from a class act musical like this. However, that’s the type of show this is. People are too attached and too excited for nearly every song to just hold back. It creates a fun, exciting night at the theater.
This was a passion project for Berry Gordy and eats a little too much into the idea that he never felt he received enough credit nor enough praise from family and his artists. It has a proper overall conclusion, but may be a tad narcissistic. Nevertheless, I still found myself enjoying every moment of the musical.
The characters were all well-rounded and fitting to their role. The production has to be careful as the entire show is based around non-fictional characters, many still alive today. The show hangs around many of the same characters with most playing other roles due to the nature of so many famous singers being represented. Costume changes and wigs do the trick perfectly along with many spot on impersonations.
It’s rare that I find a musical that I wish I could see again right away, but MOTOWN THE MUSICAL is one of those. It’s mostly upbeat, lively and filled with nostalgia. Younger audiences should still be familiar with most songs and appreciate getting to see these performed as originally meant to be seen. The story is simple and moral straight forward. It’s an important story of our nation through rapid change that every audience should get as well as value. The catchy tunes help forget about the serious undertones, but the message remains clear. Berry successful gets the respect he deserves.
Kids and adults alike will be delighted with creative twists to a classic favorite at Taste Track, a new food and beverage location at Epcot. Taste Track is serving up a few surprises on the favorite grilled cheese sandwich. These specialty grilled cheese sandwiches are as creative as the cars you can design at nearby Test Track.
For a deliciously grown-up version of the grilled cheese sandwich, try the Gruyere and Applewood smoked bacon. You can also Try adding Fontina and tomato basil to really shift your sandwich into the next gear. For a sweet take on the classic sandwich, try the Canadian cheddar and apples grilled cheese sandwich on cinnamon raisin bread. The crisp apple slices perfectly complement the melted cheese.
Each sandwich comes with your choice of tomato bisque soup or a side salad. Other menu items include roasted chicken salad and a kid’s grilled cheese sandwich.
20th Century Fox and Blue Sky Studios are thrilled to share the brand NEW trailer for THE PEANUTS MOVIE! Check out the trailer to see Charlie Brown, Snoopy, Lucy, Linus and the rest of the beloved “Peanuts” gang as they make their big-screen debut, like they’ve never been seen before, in state of the art 3D animation.
Before you watch the trailer download the “Top Trailer Moments” activity sheet (link below) and look for cute moments from the trailer to check off and even draw your favorite moment in the activity sheet!
SYNOPSIS
Charlie Brown, Snoopy, Lucy, Linus and the rest of the beloved “Peanuts” gang make their big-screen debut, like they’ve never been seen before, in state of the art 3D animation. Charlie Brown, the world’s most beloved underdog, embarks upon an epic and heroic quest, while his best pal, the lovable beagle Snoopy, takes to the skies to pursue his arch-nemesis, the Red Baron. From the imagination of Charles M. Schulz and the creators of the ICE AGE films, THE PEANUTS MOVIE will prove that every underdog has his day.
The Queen Mary’s Dark Harbor Returns to the Infamously Haunted Ship October 1 with New Maze, Lullaby.
The Queen Mary’s Dark Harbor rises once again from the deep history of the infamously haunted ship October 1 – November 1, 2015. Dark Harbor is thrilled to unveil the horrific new maze, Lullaby, that tells the tale of the ship’s youngest soul, Scary Mary. Lullaby will take fear-seekers on a terrifying voyage with Dark Harbor’s youngest soul, Scary Mary, who has haunted the Queen Mary ever since her horrific drowning in the poolroom in 1952. One must proceed through Lullaby with caution, as it may be the last journey through Dark Harbor as a mortal soul.
Dark Harbor guests will get lost in the depths of the Queen Mary’s haunted history through the Deadrise, Soulmate and mazes as well as visit the feared Voodoo Priestess in her Voodoo Village with dark magic gypsies in a setting wrought with shrunken heads and voodoo dolls.
Dark Harbor will introduce the new Side Show of Freaks and Oddities that will take guests through an immersive experience into the grotesque world of freaks like never before imagined. The chilling new Side Show of Freaks and Oddities, new attractions and new monsters will be orchestrated by The Ringmaster and all of the ghoulish spirits of the Queen for its most frightful season of thrills yet.
The Ringmaster will orchestrate the freaks and monsters of the Circus maze and its terrifying mad house that will disorient illusions through horrific magic, paranormal wonders and spirited thrills. The Ringmaster, The Captain and their band of spirits including Samuel the Savage, Graceful Gale, Half-Hatch Henry and of course Scary Mary will haunt the grounds of Dark Harbor nightly.
Enjoy a specialty cocktail at the Side Show Bar for an up-close and personal look behind the Side Show curtain and catch an exclusively freaky live Side Show performance.
Olaf, Anna, Elsa and the rest of the Frozen gang head back to Hollywood Studios again this summer for “Frozen Summer Fun.” Join them for this special summer long event from June 17- September 7th as they bring some “frozen” fun throughout the park from open to close everyday! This year’s event will bring back many favorites from last year as well as introduce many new attractions for guests to see and explore. The event will include :
Frozen Royal Welcome – This procession of Arendelle’s finest happens twice each day, and this year Olaf is joining the fun. You’ll get to see Anna and Kristoff, of course, and Elsa makes an appearance on an all-new ice palace float!
Olaf’s Summer Cool Down – This new show on the event stage at the center of the park brings Olaf and some of his friends to have a little fun with everyone “In Summer.” And as temperatures heat up, Olaf happily shares a burst from his personal snow cloud to cool things off.
“Frozen Fever” – Head into the ABC Sound Studio to enjoy special screenings of the new animated short “Frozen Fever,” along with a peek behind the scenes at the making of the film.
For the First Time in Forever: A “Frozen” Sing-Along Celebration – This popular show moves into the beautiful Hyperion Theater at the heart of Disney’s Hollywood Studios, where you’ll discover all-new in-theater effects and special appearances by Anna, Elsa and Kristoff.
“Frozen” Fireworks – Following the “Coolest Summer Ever” Dance Party, Olaf returns to the event stage with Anna, Elsa and Kristoff for a grand finale to the day’s festivities, kicking off an awe-inspiring fireworks display set to the glorious music of “Frozen” and, of course, a flurry of snow!
“Frozen summer fun” premium packages are also available. These extra price packages include :
Frozen Royal Welcome Viewing– watch the Frozen Royal Welcome at 10:30 am from a special location including refreshments.
For the First Time In Forever: A Frozen Sing-Along Celebration Seating– sing along with Anna, Elsa, and Kristoff in “frozen” favorites such as “Let it Go” and “For The First Time in Forever,” from reserved seating available for one sing-along experience.
Frozen Fireworks Viewing with Dessert Party– Watch the incredible “Frozen” fireworks display while enjoying Frozen-themed desserts and drinks. Specialty alcoholic and nonalcoholic beverages are also available.
Hollywood Studios has always put its guests right in the action of their favorite movies! “Frozen Summer Fun” allows any of your “Frozen” fanatics to hop right into the movie with the many entertainment and attractions available throughout your visit!
BioWare™, an Electronic Arts Inc. studio, and Lucasfilm revealed that a brand-new digital expansion, Star Wars: The Old Republic Knights of the Fallen Empire, will be available for download on October 27, 2015. The largest story-driven expansion to date, Knights of the Fallen Empire marks a renewed focus on cinematic storytelling in Star Wars: The Old Republic by introducing a new personal story arc where player choice will shape the journey. The expansion puts the player at the center of their own personal saga, playing as the Outlander, a veteran of the Great Galactic War. The player will come face-to-face with a new enemy, the Emperor of the Eternal Empire, only to discover that his dark destiny is tied to their own. The digital expansion will deliver on the hallmarks of what makes a great BioWare game: new worlds to explore, new companions to recruit into your alliance, and a dynamic story that players will be able to shape based on the choices they make. Knights of the Fallen Empire will launch with the first nine chapters of an evolving story, with new chapters releasing regularly to offer new challenges, fresh storylines, and an expanding cast of new characters to meet and join – or betray. The expansion will also raise the player level cap to 65, and includes a Level 60 character so players can immediately jump into the new story-driven content. The expansion will be available for free* to all subscribers of Star Wars: The Old Republic.
In addition, with the launch of Knights of the Fallen Empire the original eight class stories from Star Wars: The Old Republic will be enhanced to deliver a more immersive and engaging single-player story arc for players old and new. Plus, end-game experiences in Star Wars: The Old Republic will be advanced, giving players the option to join with friends in a variety of multiplayer missions upgraded to Level 60+.
As part of the announcement, BioWare is excited to unveil the “Knights of the Fallen Empire Rewards Program”. Between now and October 19, Subscribers can earn a collectible set of rewards each month that includes the Companion Nico Okarr, Nico’s Duster and Blasters set, and a Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic-themed Swoop Bike. Players that collect all four rewards will receive as a bonus Early Access to Knights of the Fallen Empire beginning seven days prior to public release on October 20. For more information on the Rewards Program, visit: www.StarWarsTheOldRepublic.com/fallen-empire/rewards.
Star Wars: The Old Republic is a Free-to-Play*, award-winning MMO set thousands of years before the classic Star Wars movies. Players team up with friends online to fight in heroic battles between the Republic and Empire, exploring a galaxy of vibrant planets and experiencing visceral Star Wars combat. Now players can experience the complete storylines of the eight iconic Star Wars classes, without having to pay a monthly fee. The Free-to-Play option complements the existing subscription offering, providing greater flexibility in how to experience Star Wars: The Old Republic.
Disney+ is kicking off January 2026 with a powerhouse lineup that bridges iconic legacies and bold new entries into the Marvel Cinematic Universe. Headlining...
Located in the new Harambe Market, Zuri’s Sweet Shop is bringing a delectable selection of sweets exclusive to Disney’s Animal Kingdom. Patrice Guy, Merchandiser for Disney Theme Park Merchandise said;
The store will also feature some special exclusives such as the five chocolate bar set including flavors such as milk chocolate with spicy cinnamon and banana chip. Another unique item is the African Spice popcorn with a hint of cardamom.
