Category: Disney
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Star Wars: A Galactic Spectacular to Historically Takes Disney’s Hollywood Studios to a Galaxy Far, Far Away!
The Star Wars universe continues to grow at Disney Theme Parks with the announcement that this summer Disney’s Hollywood Studios will be getting the most advanced pyrotechnic display it has ever seen. The best part? It will be an immersive Star Wars fireworks experience that will take viewers throughout the Star Wars galaxy to locations…
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Mickey’s Royal Friendship Faire to Debut at Magic Kingom June 17th!
Guests visiting Walt Disney World’s Magic Kingdom this summer are in for a new treat. Mickey’s Royal Friendship Faire will come to life in front of Cinderella Castle daily starting on Jun 17, 2016. It will bring to life both classic and contemporary Disney favorites in a musical celebration with Mickey Mouse and his group…
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Marvel’s ‘Captain America: Civil War’ Becomes Biggest Global Film of 2016 Nearing $1 Billion
On Thursday, Entertainment Weekly reported that Marvel’s Captain America: Civil War has become the biggest global grossing film of 2016. The film which opened in theaters on May 6, has skyrocketed to over $978 million, according to Boxoffice Mojo. In doing so, the film surpassed Disney’s Zootopia and The Jungle Book. With theses numbers, foreign sales…
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Adventureland’s Adopt A Stuffed Animal
Adventureland has always had a great assortment of stuffed animals to purchase. Now you can have a more personal touch to your purchase. Guests can get an adoption certificate at the Adventureland Bazaar when getting the new member of the family. Guests are also encouraged to name the stuffed animal and take an oath to care…
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Star Wars Rebels Interactive Adventure Coming to Disney Parks
This summer, guests will be able to go on an interactive adventure with the Star Wars Rebels crew. It begins at the Disney resort rooms at either Disneyland or Walt Disney World. Guests will see a banner hanging on their hotel room door that indicates the Empire has been there. Eventually, guests will be led…
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Top Theater Talent Helps Create The Frozen Musical at Disney California Adventure
Disney Parks Blog has recently divulged the list of talent that has brought Frozen to life at the Hyperion Theater at Disney California Adventure. This stage musical will have Tony-nominated and great musical talent including director Liesl Tommy, scenic designer Robert Brill, choreographer Christopher Windom, and music supervisor Jason Michael Webb. They discuss what it takes…
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Goodbye to the Skyway Chalet at Disneyland
Recently news broke out that Disneyland has filed a permit with the city of Anaheim to demolish the Skyway Chalet in Fantasyland. This building served as an entrance and exit to one of the park’s most beloved attractions. The Skyway opened in 1956 and gave an aerial view to Disneyland. It traveled from Fantasyland to…
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New Vice President In Charge Of D23 Named
MICHAEL VARGO NAMED VICE PRESIDENT, D23, SPECIAL EVENTS AND DISNEY CORPORATE CREATIVE RESOURCES BURBANK, Calif., May 13, 2016 – Michael Vargo has been named Vice President, D23, Special Events and Disney Corporate Creative Resources, it was announced today by Zenia Mucha, Executive Vice President and Chief Communications Officer, The Walt Disney Company. A 24-year…
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ABC Network Cancels The Muppets, Agent Carter & More
On Thursday, the ABC Network canceled a slew of cable shows. Across the board, a handful of popular series were cut in lieu of competition with online streaming services and more. According to Entertainment Weekly, Fox and CBS also canceled various shows. Networks will continue to drop shows in the following days. Series canceled under…
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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…