"Happening in the World" Week 6

By Zach Cooper

This weeks edition of "Happening in the World" covers from March 8th-15.

 

 

FESTIVAL OF FANTASY PARADE: On Sunday, the new parade at Magic Kingdom Park debuted. The show consists of dozens of performers dancing in elaborate consumes, among with many large floats that take up the parade route.

 

The parade includes special appearances by Anna and Elsa from Frozen, Rapunzel and Flynn Rider, Lost Boys with Peter Pan, Merida from Brave and much more!

 

 

 

 

DREAMFINDER AND FIGMENT MAKE THEIR WAY INTO MARVEL: Recently, Marvel revealed a sneak at some of the new Disney comics. It included Figment and Dreamfinder two beloved characters from a lost Walt Disney World Attraction. Figment though still has an attraction.

 

 

 

 

 

HAUNTED MANSION MERCHANDISE EVENT: On June 13th and 14th, Disneyland Park will once again be hosting the Haunted Mansion Merchandise Event, which includes a number of exclusive pins. This years theme is "Nightmare Before Christmas". Admission cost to the event is $90.

 

 

 

 

BIG THUNDER MOUNTAIN REOPENS WITH NEW FEATURES: For over a year, Disney Imagineers have been hard at work redesigning the Big Thunder Mountain Railroad attraction at Disneyland Park. The refurbishment included the removing of half a mile of ride track, plus a few new special effects. More sound changes have been made also. It took an estimated 4 million to complete the project.

 

 

 

 

 

 DIAGON ALLEY UPDATED OF BRINGING THE HOGWARTS EXPRESS TO LIFE: Universal Orlando has just revealed more information about the expanded Wizarding World of Harry Potter. Here is what they said.

"Being transported from the Muggle world to the wizarding world as you pass through the brick wall at King’s Cross Station to arrive at Platform 9 ¾. Sitting in one of the train’s cabins with your family and friends and actually riding the Hogwarts Express – just as your favorite characters did in the Harry Potter films. Looking outside your cabin window and enjoying a scenic, breathtaking journey through the British countryside as you encounter magical creatures, some of your favorite Harry Potter characters… and even Dementors."

Diagon Alley opens summer.

 

 

 

 

MUPPETS MOST WANTED PRESS CONFRENCE: Earlier this week, the cast of "Muppets Most Wanted" (not just the human ones) joined together to answer media questions. The movie opens in theatre March 21st.

 

 

Much of this information was provided by www.insidethemagic.net.