Author: Amandaalva
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‘Star Wars: The Force Awakens’ Brings in $1 Billion Globally in 12 Days
Huge news! This week, Star Wars: The Force Awakens broke another record. With the film out for a little over a week and a half, it globally brought in $1 billion. In only a matter of 12 days, the franchise beat previous record holder, Jurassic World. According to Box Office Mojo, the record was set at 13 days. The…
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Disney California Adventure’s Cove Bar Expansion Complete & Now Open
On Wednesday, Disney Parks Blog announced that Disney California Adventure’s Cove Bar expansion is officially complete. Guests visiting the Disneyland Resort may have seen walls up near the bar’s entrance over the past few months as work was being done. With this new update, more seating will now be available to guests. This location is known…
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New Disney Parks Pins Hitting Shelves This January
January, the month that marks a brand new year and a brand new batch of Disney pins. Recently, the official Disney Parks Merchandise website shared a look at pins set to arrive in the coming month. The list includes pins for the Walt Disney World Resort, the Disneyland Resort and the Disney Hollywood Studio Store…
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‘Star Wars: The Force Awakens’ Reels in $528 Million Globally Over Opening Weekend
Early Monday morning, reports poured in from the success of Star Wars: The Force Awakens. Over the weekend, theater goers rushed to see the latest film installment in the franchise. As stated by The Hollywood Reporter, Force Awakens ticket sales broke records. Currently, J.J. Abram’s latest project has reeled in $528M-plus globally. With the film now…
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‘Force Awakens’ Smashes Box Office Record Thursday with $57 Million
Thursday evening, Star Wars fans across the nation headed into theaters for the long-awaited Force Awakens. With the film’s official release on December 18 here in the states, many bought their tickets way in advance, dating as far back as October. Even more so, some audience goers camped outside of theaters weeks in advance. Star…
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Disney Shares New Living Poster for ‘The Jungle Book’
In recent movie news, Disney’s live action film The Jungle Book has released a neat poster. On Thursday, Walt Disney Studios shared a “living poster.” As we approach the film’s release in April of next year, audiences are already anxiously waiting. Currently, we have a brief teaser trailer to view and now this brand new poster.…
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Disneyland Resort’s Goofy’s Kitchen to Temporarily Close
If you enjoy character dining at the Disneyland Resort, especially Disneyland Hotel’s Goofy’s Kitchen, here are a few things you need to know. Starting January 19, 2016, Goofy’s Kitchen will temporarily close. Disney Parks Blog shared with readers that from January 19 through February 9, Goofy’s Kitchen will be closed for remodeling as the location is…
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‘Star Wars’ European Red Carpet Premiere Takes Force
With the recent and massive Star War: The Force Awakens world premiere in Los Angeles, the stars quickly traveled to the UK for Europe’s own premiere. As mentioned the other day, cast and crew left the states in an ANA jet themed as R2-D2. On Wednesday, fans eagerly awaited their arrival at the red carpet event. Just…
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Disneyland Resort Adds Tightened Security & New Rule Regulations
Security at the Disneyland Resort just got a bit tighter. Many guests arriving to the parks on Thursday morning saw an updated and enforced bag check. In this wave of tightened security, a few more regulations have been added as well. According to The Press Enterprise, the Disneyland Resort and other local theme parks such…
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‘Force Awakens’ Cast Flies to London Premiere in Style
Cast and crew of Star Wars: The Force Awakens have since left the United States as they travel to London for the film’s UK red carpet event. As to what type of aircraft they flew in? An R2-D2 themed ANA JET that is! Tuesday afternoon, the LAX runway held mini photo shoot as cast board the…
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Disney’s ‘The Lion Guard: Return Of The Roar’ Heads to DVD 2/23
If you are a fan of Disney’s The Lion King, did you know that Disney Junior has a spin-off show and movie based off the classic story? In Disney’s The Lion Guard: Return Of The Roar, follow along with Kion, son of Simba and Nala, as he takes part in an unforgettable adventure. With the film…
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Disneyland Park Opens Reservations for “Paint the Night” Parade Dining Packages
Disney Parks Blog officially announced on Monday that “Paint the Night” parade dining packages are now open for reservations. In addition, the article shared a look at various meal options for both kids and adults. Aladdin’s Oasis will offer On-the-Go meals which include your choice of herb-marinated grilled chicken with seasonal vegetables, lasagna bolognese or vegetarian lasagna.…
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‘Star Wars: The Force Awakens’ Holds World Premiere Red Carpet Event
Monday evening was truly a spectacle for all to enjoy in Hollywood as the world premiere of Star Wars: The Force Awakens took storm. Live coverage of the event was streamed for all to enjoy as stars from the film and Walt Disney Company made their way down the red carpet. Many tuned in to watch interviews and see the pure…
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‘Star Wars: The Force Awakens’ World Premiere Event to be Live Streamed
Today, December 14 marks the official world premiere event of Star Wars: The Force Awakens in Hollywood, California! The red carpet will be a glow with cast and crew from the film. Since this event is pretty huge, you at home will be able to view a live stream of the red carpet. How cool…
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Disneyland Hotel to Offer Classic Afternoon Tea Dining Experience
Afternoon tea anyone? The Disneyland Resort will soon be adding a new dining experience, starting this January. Over on the official Disneyland Website, it states that the Disneyland Hotel’s Steakhouse 55 restaurant will offer “Classic Afternoon Tea.” This experience is said to begin on January 22 and will be held on select dates. Tea parties will be held…
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A First Look at Merchandise Heading to Disney Parks in 2016
Disney Parks merchandise in 2015 was truly spectacular. Now on the other hand, it looks like 2016 will be even better. Disney Parks Blog shared some insight on a few awesome items set for release next year. Both the Walt Disney World Resort and Disneyland Resort have several items already lined up. All things from…
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‘Star Wars: The Force Awakens’ Cast & Crew Travel Worldwide to Promote Film
Star Wars fans worldwide are getting pumped for the upcoming release of Star War: The Force Awakens. The film’s release is a mere few days away and it seems like we have been waiting for forever. Before the film holds its world premiere on December 14 in the glamorous city of Hollywood, the cast has been traveling…
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New ‘Zootopia’ Poster Reveals an Exciting City of Characters
On Thursday, Walt Disney Studios shared a brand new poster for the upcoming film, Zootopia. The film is set to hit theaters on March 4, 2016. The studio’s 55th animated feature brings to life a whole new world filled with adventure as two unlikely friends solve a case. With the new poster also comes a surprise…
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Disney Shares First Teaser of Steven Spielberg’s ‘The BFG’
On Wednesday, Walt Disney Studios shared a teaser for the upcoming film, The BFG. Directed by Steven Spielberg, the film brings to life the work of author Roald Dahl. The film is set to make its theater debut on July 1, 2016, which also marks the 100th anniversary of Dahl’s birth. The talents of three of…
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‘TCM Big Screen Classics’ Series Lists Complete Film Lineup
If you are a fan of movies, here is some fun news from Turner Classic Movies (TCM). The network has released the lineup of films for the upcoming ‘TCM Big Screen Classics’ Series set to begin in 2016. Well known films from the past are set to make it back to the big screen for…
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Walt Disney’s Original Office Restored at the Studio Lot in Burbank
Time and history have been forever preserved at Walt Disney Studios in Burbank. In honor of the 75th anniversary of the studio lot, Walt Disney’s office suite in the original Animation Building was restored. On Monday, the lot held a ribbon cutting ceremony in honor of the newly reconstructed office. The office included “Walt’s formal…
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PBS SoCal to Air “Richard M. Sherman: Songs of a Lifetime”
Set to premiere on PBS SoCal this coming December 17 is that of “Richard M. Sherman: Songs of a Lifetime.” This one-hour televised special will take a look back at the past 60 years of music from the Sherman brothers as well as their legacy within the Disney community. This show was produced by Don Hahn,…
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Tom Hanks Shares His Commute to Pixar Animation Studios
Remember that time Pixar announced a fourth Toy Story film was in the works? Also, remember that time Toy Story celebrated its 20th anniversary a few weeks ago? Ah, so much Toy Story magicalness (yes, I made that word up) has been happening the in past year. Now the time has come when we as fans…
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ABC Network to Air ‘Mary Poppins’ Hosted by Dick Van Dyke
“Oh, let’s go fly a kite, Up to the highest height!” If you now have that song stuck in your head, oops. Disney’s Mary Poppins, a film of beauty, will air ABC this coming December 12. Not only will the film be broadcast on ABC for the first time in 13 years, but audience members will…