Disney News, Discussion & an Element of Fun - 2025 Edition

[LKing]

Just saw Elio. I really liked it. I thought it was much better than Lilo & Stitch. Too bad they didn't have a bigger marketing campaign.

 

[BrianL]

This is really cool.

 

[fatmanatee]

Lilo and Stitch 2 (live action) is in the works.

https://variety.com/2025/film/news/lilo-and-stitch-2-disney-1236441738/

 

[Elijah Abrams]

Lilo and Stitch 2 (live action) is in the works.

https://variety.com/2025/film/news/lilo-and-stitch-2-disney-1236441738/

I doubt it’ll be a live-action remake of Stitch Has A Glitch, because that was one of those direct-to-video "cheapquels" from the early 2000s Michael Eisner era of Disney, so it’ll probably be something unique that could feature elements from it and the TV series (and its pilot movie), like Dr. Hamsterveil and Jumba's other experiments, like Sparky, Angel, and Reuben.

Also, Disney has put up looks inside what was once Walt Disney Animation Studios' satellite studio in Florida, where Mulan, Lilo & Stitch, and Brother Bear were entirely made at.
https://disneyparksblog.com/wdw/stitch-feature-animation-at-hollywood-studios/

https://twitter.com/x/status/1938281413071036467

https://twitter.com/x/status/1938291746200297498

 

[Smugpugmug]

I doubt it’ll be a live-action remake of Stitch Has A Glitch, because that was one of those direct-to-video "cheapquels" from the early 2000s

Lilo and Stitch 2 is actually pretty decent in terms of that era of direct to video sequels. It's going to be really funny when this movie is significantly worse than the "cheapquel". They couldn't even adapt a great movie lol

 

[BrianL]

Lilo and Stitch 2 is actually pretty decent in terms of that era of direct to video sequels. It's going to be really funny when this movie is significantly worse than the "cheapquel". They couldn't even adapt a great movie lol

Yeah, it's not bad, though I prefer the series pilot movie. That actually came first, then they wedged Stitch Has a Glitch in between. It does however have a coda that leads into the series. I love how the Lilo & Stitch saga has a very tight continuity.

 

[HokieRaven5]

Refurbishment updates:

Astro Orbiter has re-opened at Magic Kingdom

Spaceship Earth will close August 25 for refurbishment (no reopening date as of yet)

Under the Sea - Journey of the Little Mermaid will be closed from July 21 through July 25

Buzz Lightyear’s Space Ranger Spin will have its last day of operation on August 3 for the recently proposed updates

Scott Gustin

Scott Gustin

 

[MaC410]

Oh my gosh I just saw a pov video of the new test track. It looks amazing!

 

[kat_lh]

Oh my gosh I just saw a pov video of the new test track. It looks amazing!

I wish that they had held off and done a F1 retheme with the announcement of the new collab.

But I’m so glad it’s reopen and can’t wait to ride it again on our next trip.

 

[MaC410]

I wish that they had held off and done a F1 retheme with the announcement of the new collab.

But I’m so glad it’s reopen and can’t wait to ride it again on our next trip.

Can't wait either! And it will be my son's first time riding. The first scene and last scenes make the whole ride now. Can't wait!

 

[Duckbug.Ducktales]

Can't wait either! And it will be my son's first time riding. The first scene and last scenes make the whole ride now. Can't wait!

Ooh, sounds good. I'll hold off on a video but I'll be there the week before it reopens, so hopefully I can get on it through DVC or AP previews!

 

[disney-inspired]

Refurbishment updates:

Astro Orbiter has re-opened at Magic Kingdom

Spaceship Earth will close August 25 for refurbishment (no reopening date as of yet)

Under the Sea - Journey of the Little Mermaid will be closed from July 21 through July 25

Buzz Lightyear’s Space Ranger Spin will have its last day of operation on August 3 for the recently proposed updates

Scott Gustin

Scott Gustin

Noooo, we arrive on 9/1 and I love Spaceship earth!

 

[OKW Lover]

Oh my gosh I just saw a pov video of the new test track. It looks amazing!

Amused that the video is ~8 minutes long but half of that is queue area.

 

[Sweettears]

Ooh, sounds good. I'll hold off on a video but I'll be there the week before it reopens, so hopefully I can get on it through DVC or AP previews!

Same here. My next visit is October.

 

[LSUmiss]

Anyone know if they stopped the extended evening hours for MK? I see Epcot on the schedule but not Mk.

 

[Brian Noble]

https://www.wdwmagic.com/other/extr...chedule-magic-kingdom-returns-september-3.htm

 

[LKing]

New marquee for the Opera House at Disneyland.

 

[LSUmiss]

https://www.wdwmagic.com/other/extr...chedule-magic-kingdom-returns-september-3.htm

Thanks!

 

[cellomom]

Disney Parks Blog
Eat to the Beat 2025 Lineup: Get the Full Concert Schedule

 

[sherlockmiles]

Oh you halloween people are lucvky!!! BBVD is AWESOME!