'Pirates of the Caribbean 5: Dead Men Tell No Tales' release date, cast & news update: Orlando Bloom returns; Johnny Depp surprises fans at D23 Expo 2015

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It looks like Disney loves surprising fans especially during big events like their D23 Expo as several, exciting news have made everyone feel like they are in the happiest place on Earth.

The multinational company announces the return of Will Turner and Captain Barbosa in the upcoming film "Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Men Tell No Tales," Sky News Australia reports. Orlando Bloom has confirmed that he will reprise his role as Turner which is an added good news because he has been greatly missed on the last installment of the movie, "Pirates of the Caribbean: On Stranger Tides." 

Furthermore, original cast Geoffrey Rush confirms his return as the wacky Captain Hector Barbosa to add chaos and spark to the already star-studded cast.

Will Turner is back for Pirates of the Caribbean: #DeadMenTellNoTales. #D23EXPO pic.twitter.com/94AYYVsrji

— Disney (@Disney) August 15, 2015

Rumor has it that the film will be following Jack Sparrow's search of Poseidon's trident and the villain will be played by actor Javier Bardem, the husband of another Pirates alum, Penelope Cruz. He will be teaming up with Captain Barbosa to fight against Captain Jack Sparrow, who is played by Johnny Depp.

Speaking of Johnny Depp, the actor has graced the stage at D23 Expo in full costume, making the fans wild with excitement, Daily News and Analysis India writes. He has joined Walt Disney Picture's president Sean Bailey, asking the laughing man, "Where are we?" to which Bailey replied, "Disneyland."

In true Captain Sparrow fashion, he has slurred his response, "Never heard of it!" before he began throwing grapes to the audience. The crowd was left in giggling fits, thanks to the performance, which ended with Depp's distribution of goodie bags and freebies to everyone in the event.

Huffington Post writes that Disney has released the official opening date of the movie to be July 7, 2017 and although it will be two years from now, fans are extremely anticipating the fifth installment of the successful movie franchise. It would be best if everyone will be there, like Elizabeth Swann, but no confirmation yet from the side of Keira Knightley. The last time this was discussed, things didn't look good for both camps, but fans remain hopeful to see the fierce lady pirate in action again.

Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Men Tell No Tales will set sail July 7, 2017 #D23Expo pic.twitter.com/oe3ztAolXX — Walt Disney Studios (@DisneyStudios) August 15, 2015