Malaysia: Disney refused to cut gay scenes in 'Lightyear'
Malaysia Lightyear FILE - Character Buzz Lightyear stands near the entrance to the Aliens Swirling Saucers ride at Toy Story Land in Disney's Hollywood Studios at Walt Disney World in Lake Buena Vista, Fla., June 23, 2018. Malaysia's film censors said Friday, June 17, 2022, that it was Disney's decision to ax the animated film “Lightyear” from the country's cinemas after refusing to cut scenes promoting homosexuality. (AP Photo/John Raoux, File) (John Raoux)KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia — (AP) — Malaysia's film censors said Friday that it was Disney's decision to ax the animated film “Lightyear” from the country's cinemas after refusing to cut scenes promoting homosexuality. The Film Censorship Board said it approved the movie with parental guidance for those under 13 on the condition of modifications. “Lightyear” includes a female character voiced by actress Uzo Aduba briefly kissing her female partner in one scene in the $200 million film.
wftv.com4 springtime activities we love at Walt Disney World
The resort is currently celebrating its 50th anniversary celebration, and now is the perfect time to celebrate the season and upcoming Easter holiday. If you plan on visiting, we have uncovered a number of fun activities for families to experience while out exploring the theme parks and nearby resort hotels.
Disney shows off new Jedi lightsaber; Star Wars hotel faces delay
Walt Disney World released new details about its future Star Wars: Galactic Starcruiser hotel on Star Wars Day. The commemorative day is observed annually on May 4 and is marked by fans around the world to celebrate all things Star Wars and a galaxy far, far away.
Disney to reopen two more theme parks amid pandemic
ORLANDO, Fla. Walt Disney World is preparing for another reopening this week, after welcoming guests back to two of their theme parks Saturday. Epcot and Disneys Hollywood Studios will welcome back parkgoers Wednesday as part of Disneys next steps in its reopening plans. Disney reopened the Magic Kingdom and Animal Kingdom on Saturday after the coronavirus pandemic forced the parks to close for nearly four months. In addition, hand sanitizer stations have also been placed around the parks and physical distancing cues and guidelines have been placed on the ground. For more information on Disneys reopening plans, head to clickorlando.com/themeparks.
New rumor points to Pixar Pier-style redo heading to Disney's Hollywood Studios
At that time, In 2018, Hollywood Studios received three temporary attractions themed to, and. That redo involved re-skinning multiple attractions and the introduction of several Pixar themed carnival-like flat rides. It's likely that many of the Pixar attractions would be located inside these existing buildings.One franchise that is included in this rumored Pixar land for Hollywood Studios is Cars. A miniature version of Radiator Springs, the award-winning Cars themed land at Disney California Adventure, has been rumored for Hollywood Studios for some time. No timeline for the expanded Pixar Place has been given but it would probably be a multi-phased rollout with the less intense overlays opening first.
orlandoweekly.comDrunk Disney guest tries to slap taxi driver over cigarette, deputies say
ORANGE COUNTY, Fla. - A drunk woman at Disney's Hollywood Studios repeatedly tried to slap a taxi driver because he didn't have any cigarettes to give her, then kicked a deputy as she was being arrested, according to the Orange County Sheriff's Office. Deputies said they spotted Ellen McMillion, 53, Thursday night as she yelled at a taxi driver in the parking lot and tried to slap him. When deputies approached McMillion, she was slurring her words, smelled of alcohol, had bloodshot eyes and was unsteady on her feet, according to authorities. She told deputies several times that she was drunk and she wouldn't cooperate with the investigation until someone gave her a cigarette, the report said. McMillion was placed in handcuffs but deputies said she tried to pull away as they approached the patrol car.
Florida Getaways: 13 new must-see things at the theme parks
Three parks added entire new lands besides Galaxys Edge, Legoland opened Lego Movie World and SeaWorld opened Sesame Street world in March. STAR WARS: GALAXY'S EDGEDisneys Hollywood StudiosGalaxys Edge, the 14-acre Star Wars land opening Aug. 29 at Disneys Hollywood Studios, will have two rides surrounded by a lavishly detailed and forbidding land. The Railway will make its home in Graumans Chinese Theatre, which previously housed the Great Movie Ride. DISNEY SKYLINERWalt Disney World ResortFor a birds-eye view of Walt Disney World Resort, Disney Skyliner, a new transportation system, will open this fall. LEGO MOVIE WORLDLegolandLego Movie World opened in March at Legoland in space previously occupied by the World of Chima.
ocala.comFlorida Getaways: 13 new must-see things at the theme parks
Three parks added entire new lands besides Galaxys Edge, Legoland opened Lego Movie World and SeaWorld opened Sesame Street world in March. STAR WARS: GALAXY'S EDGEDisneys Hollywood StudiosGalaxys Edge, the 14-acre Star Wars land opening Aug. 29 at Disneys Hollywood Studios, will have two rides surrounded by a lavishly detailed and forbidding land. The Railway will make its home in Graumans Chinese Theatre, which previously housed the Great Movie Ride. DISNEY SKYLINERWalt Disney World ResortFor a birds-eye view of Walt Disney World Resort, Disney Skyliner, a new transportation system, will open this fall. LEGO MOVIE WORLDLegolandLego Movie World opened in March at Legoland in space previously occupied by the World of Chima.
dailycommercial.comFlorida Getaways: 13 new must-see things at the theme parks
Three parks added entire new lands besides Galaxys Edge, Legoland opened Lego Movie World and SeaWorld opened Sesame Street world in March. STAR WARS: GALAXY'S EDGEDisneys Hollywood StudiosGalaxys Edge, the 14-acre Star Wars land opening Aug. 29 at Disneys Hollywood Studios, will have two rides surrounded by a lavishly detailed and forbidding land. The Railway will make its home in Graumans Chinese Theatre, which previously housed the Great Movie Ride. DISNEY SKYLINERWalt Disney World ResortFor a birds-eye view of Walt Disney World Resort, Disney Skyliner, a new transportation system, will open this fall. LEGO MOVIE WORLDLegolandLego Movie World opened in March at Legoland in space previously occupied by the World of Chima.
news-journalonline.comDisney announces opening date for new 'Star Wars' experiences
ORLANDO, Fla. – Disney announced Monday that new "Star Wars" experiences will open Dec. 1 at Hollywood Studios, but the park is no longer offering "Star Wars" Weekends. In a post on the Disney Parks Blog, the entertainment giant said, "'Star Wars' Launch Bay will take guests into the "Star Wars" saga and the upcoming film, "Star Wars: The Force Awakens," with special exhibits and peeks behind-the-scenes, special merchandise and opportunities to encounter Chewbacca and Darth Vader." Three other "Star Wars" experiences will also be offered in early December, according to the blog. Construction will begin next year on Disney's "Star Wars"-themed land, preventing the park from offering "Star Wars" Weekends, according to the park, which added that with the new offerings guests will be "able to step into the "Star Wars" saga every time they visit Disney's Hollywood Studios. [RELATED: 'Toy Story' land coming to Disney World, update on 'Avatar' land]Watch News 6 and stay with ClickOrlando.com for more on this story.
American Idol Experience closing at Disney's Hollywood Studios
ORLANDO, Fla. – The American Idol Experience at Disney's Hollywood Studios is closing. The show, which debuted at Walt Disney World in 2009, includes a host and three judges who give feedback to the contestants. "We are incredibly proud of the more than 2,000 Dream Tickets that have given guests a chance to live their very own Cinderella story and audition for American Idol." Disney said three of the top 13 contestants on the TV show were originally discovered through the American Idol Experience. "We expect the attraction to continue providing top contestants for American Idol XIV in the coming year," the statement said.