Category: Disney
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Disney Dollars – DAPs From the Past
Disney Dollars first came to be in 1987 and began at the US parks on May 5. The currency which could only be used at Disney owned properties in the US were equal to the value of the US dollar. Originally Mickey Mouse appeared on the $1 bill, and Goofy on the $5. Minnie was…
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The Road To Shanghai Disneyland – Getting Tickets To Opening Day
Previously on the Road to Shanghai Disneyland, I scheduled my dates and booked my flight. I got my hotels and passport visas. What’s next? It’s actually getting the tickets to Shanghai Disneyland. Here’s the continuing blog and travel tips as my journey to Shanghai Disneyland unfolds… Open Already I knew I wanted to go to…
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Summer ‘Disney twenty-three’ Issue to Feature Shanghai Disneyland & More
In the latest Disney twenty-three magazine, presented by D23: The Official Disney Fan Club, readers will find plenty of information on the brand new Shanghai Disneyland park. From photos to in-depth articles on the park, the issue looks beyond the main gate. The issue, exclusively for Gold Members of D23: The Official Disney Fan Club, provides…
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Disney Interactive’s “Disney Infinity” Gaming Line to Shut Down
On Tuesday, the Walt Disney Company made a huge announcement in regards to Disney Interactive. The company’s “Infinity” video game line will come to an end as sales fell in the recent quarter, according to The Wall Street Journal. Walt Disney Co. is taking a $147 million charge as it cancels its “Infinity” videogame line and stops…
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Disney Movie Rewards & Fandango VIP Account Members Can Receive Exclusive ‘Captain America: Civil War’ Poster After Linking Accounts
Interested in obtaining an exclusive Captain America: Civil War poster for free? Whether you are #TeamCap or #TeamIronMan, you’ll have to check this one out. Disney Movie Rewards and Fandango are known for making your trips to the movies simple and easy. But, did you know you can link your accounts? If you link your Disney Movie Rewards…
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First Official Walt Disney Studios ‘Queen of Katwe’ Trailer Now Available
The wait is over! Walt Disney Studios officially released the first full trailer of Queen of Katwe. Based on true life events, Madina Nalwanga and Force Awakens’ Lupita Nyong’o retell the story of a young girl from Uganda. “Queen of Katwe” is the colorful true story of a young girl selling corn on the streets of rural…
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Disney & KaBOOM! Build Seventh Playground Together in the City of Anaheim
The Disneyland Resort and KaBOOM! have once again teamed up to create a brand new playground in the Orange County area. Marked as the seventh new playground in the City of Anaheim by KaBOOM! since 2011, Lincoln Park’s new playspace will benefit more than 1,200 children in the local area. On a misty Saturday morning, more…
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P!NK Debuts Original Song for Disney’s ‘Alice Through the Looking Glass’
With the release of Disney’s Alice Through the Looking Glass on May 27, Grammy award winning artist P!NK, created an original song for the upcoming release. The new music video features inspired elements from the film and more. Check it out below and let us know what you think. In Disney’s “Alice Through the Looking Glass,” an…
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Marvel’s ‘Captain America: Civil War’ Ranks Number One in U.S. Box Office
Over the weekend, fans of the Marvel Universe flocked to see the latest film, Captain America: Civil War. According to box office numbers, the film did more than okay with reviews and sales. MoviePilot reports the film brought in an estimated $181.79 million from opening weekend domestic sales. Overall, the film has since out-beat Iron Man 3 in…
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Walt Disney Studios Reveals First ‘Queen of Katwe’ Movie Poster
On Monday, Walt Disney Studios released a new poster for the upcoming film, Queen of Katwe. Starring Lupita Nyong’o (Force Awakens) and Madina Nalwanga, the film features the true life story of “a young girl from the streets of rural Uganda whose world rapidly changes when she is introduced to the game of chess.” Queen of…
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Happy Mother’s Day from Shakira & Zootopia!
For this Mother’s Day weekend a special Mother’s Day greeting is being shared by Disney, Shakira, and Zootopia. https://youtube.com/watch?v=HVfTYPs2GZs PRESS RELEASE: Walt Disney Animation Studios’ (WDAS) comedy-adventure, “Zootopia” has broken records worldwide earning more than $900 million at the global box office to date. The best reviewed movie of 2016, critics and audiences around the…
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Just Announced – Star Wars Celebration 2017 To Be In Orlando
Star Wars fans rejoice! Star Wars Celebration will be held in Orlando next year! Just as Europe is gearing up for the Celebration this year we get the announcement that it’ll be back in the US for 2017. The annual convention will be at the Orlando Convention Center, which is not too far from Walt…
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Disney’s Live-Action ‘The Jungle Book’ Passes $700 Million in Sales Worldwide
On Monday, Walt Disney Studios’ The Jungle Book passed $700 million in box office sales. As of today, the film “roared” passed expectations and more, reaching $708.6 million. With both domestic sales at $255.8 million and international sales at $452.8 million, the feature now ranks as #4 film of the year overall. In addition, the film…
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Walt Disney Animation Studios’ ‘Zootopia’ In-Home Theater Release Set for this June
With the success of Disney’s Zootopia, bringing in over $900 million globally, the studio announced on Friday the film’s home theater release. Mark your calendars because this June, the film heads to Digital HD, Blu-ray™ and Disney Movies Anywhere. Jam packed with bonus content including deleted scenes, cast interviews and more, watch as the story…
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Earffel Tower Removed At Disney’s Hollywood Studios
Orlando Sentinel has confirmed that the iconic Earffel Tower at Disney’s Hollywood Studios is now gone. Walt Disney World announced that it would be coming down, back in January, as part of the ongoing renovation of the park. The renovation is making way for Star Wars Land and Toy Story Land, and some other entertainment opportunities.…
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3 Reasons To Do The World Of Color Dessert Party
The World of Color Dessert Party at Disney California Adventure is relatively new to the park. It premiered in March and has been entertaining guests through both show and food. Guests are seated at tables and served various items and drinks to their delight. Then, World of Color lights the night, and all from the…
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RunDisney Introduces Virtual Events With Medals
RunDisney has introduced a new way to enjoy Disney running events. Though they say it’s virtual, there is still running involved. The virtual part is that the entire setup is online and not having people go to attend a race. The three 5k events will be spaced out starting from May 15 and until June…
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Walt Disney Studios Provides a Look at the Making of ‘The Jungle Book’
Now that Disney’s live-action film The Jungle Book has been out in theaters for almost two weeks, the positive reviews have left audiences enthralled. Just this past week, Variety reported a sequel of the film will in fact be created. Today, Walt Disney Studios shared a brand new featurette on a behind the scenes look of…
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Disney Channel’s ‘Adventures in Babysitting’ Heads to DVD June 28
A brand new Disney Channel Original Movie is ready to hit the shelves. On June 28, Adventures in Babysitting, starring Sabrina Carpenter and Sofia Carson can be yours to own. Does this film look a bit familiar? If you answered ‘yes,’ well you are correct. Adventures in Babysitting is based off the original 1980’s film, but this time with…
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Walt Disney Studios Confirms Live-Action ‘The Jungle Book’ & ‘Maleficent’ Sequels, PLUS More
With the recent surge of live-action Disney films and their proven success (The Jungle Book), Variety reports the company isn’t going to stop anytime soon. On Monday, the site confirmed a few new projects as well as the projected dates for those said projects. As noted a while back, it was stated that a 101…
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Footage of Disney’s Animated Film ‘Moana’ & New Short ‘Inner Workings’ to Debut at Annecy International Animated Film Festival
On Friday, Walt Disney Studios announced the animated film, Moana, and an all-new short titled Inner Workings, will premiere exclusive content during the upcoming Annecy International Animated Film Festival. “Never-before-seen footage” of the film will premiere on June 17, 2016, while the film’s official theater release is set for November 23, 2016. Walt Disney Animation Studios returns to the…
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DisneyNature’s True Life Adventure film ‘Born in China’ Heading to Theaters Spring 2017
Happy Earth Day! In part of DisneyNature’s ongoing film series, a brand new True Life Adventure film has been announced. Heading to theaters in spring 2017 is that of “Born in China.” During opening week, a portion of ticket sales will be donated to the World Wildlife Fund on behalf of the Disney Worldwide Conservation Fund.…
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Disney & Pixar’s ‘Finding Dory’ Team with 13 Brands for Upcoming Promotional Campaign
In honor of Disney and Pixar’s upcoming release, Finding Dory, some of your favorite brands are teaming up in support of the new film. According to Thursday’s press release, 13 brands in total are to launch various promotional campaigns alongside the film. Companies involved include Aussie, BAND-AID Brand, Bounty, Coppertone, Ice Chips, Juicy Juice, Kellogg’s, KRAFT…