Category: Disney
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Treasure Cove – Shanghai Disneyland In Detail
Continuing in the look at the newest Disney park we come to Treasure Cove. This Pirates of the Caribbean themed land demonstrates how popular the buccaneers are. The entire land is themed to the popular movies, not necessarily the attraction which first debuted at Disneyland in Anaheim. It’s the first time an attraction has inspired…
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Adventure Isle – Shanghai Disneyland In Detail
Continuing on with the tour around the park we have reached the Gardens of Imagination and will now go counter-clockwise. Normally this is Tomorrowland in many of the Disneyland parks around the globe. But, here, it is home to Adventure Isle – a new type of land just for Shanghai Disneyland. Although it does fit…
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Disney California Adventure Park Adds New ‘Frozen’ Dining Packages
With the success of Disneyland Resort’s Frozen – Live at the Hyperion at Disney California Adventure Park, new dining packages within the park have been announced. For those that love fine dining with added perks featuring the new stage show, these packages are perfect. The Official Disneyland Resort website has listed several new options. First…
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Gardens of Imagination – Shanghai Disneyland In Detail
The word that keeps coming to mind with Shanghai Disneyland is unique. It is such an original Disneyland park that you can compare it, but will find it has taken an unusual spin on the traditions that Walt Disney originated. Before this I looked at one of those artistic spins – Mickey Avenue. It can…
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Star Wars Rebels: Season 2 Flying to Blu-Ray and DVD on August 30
Fans of Star Wars Rebels will be happy to know that season 2 of Star Wars Rebels is coming to Blu-Ray and DVD on August 30. This animated adventure series chronicles the adventures of the crew of the Ghost as they begin the struggle against the Empire during the early stages of the Rebellion. The…
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Mickey Avenue and the Entrance – Shanghai Disneyland In Detail
Shanghai Disneyland has created quite the buzz with its opening. Sold out tickets and a multi-day grand opening have made this a Disney park to remember. But, it’s the attractions and the atmosphere that make this the memorable experience. Here is the first part of a series of looking at each area of the park…
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Meet the Disneyland Resort 2016 All-American College Band
A yearly summer tradition has returned to the Disneyland Resort. On Thursday June 16 Disneyland guests were introduced to the Disneyland Resort 2016 All-American College Band. This collection of college students from around the country have descended on the Disneyland Resort for 11 weeks to entertain at Disney California Adventure and Disneyland Tuesdays-Saturdays until the…
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“FINDING DORY” Welcomes Low-Vision and Blind Audiences to the Movie Theater for Groundbreaking Experience
“FINDING DORY” WELCOMES LOW-VISION AND BLIND AUDIENCES TO THE MOVIE THEATER FOR GROUNDBREAKING EXPERIENCE Audio Descriptive Narration Available in Theaters for the First Time Via Disney Movies Anywhere App PRESS RELEASE: BURBANK, Calif. (June 16, 2016) – As Disney•Pixar’s “Finding Dory” swims into theaters this week, low-vision and blind fans are invited to enjoy the film…
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Shanghai Disney Resort Celebrates Historic Grand Opening as the First Disney Resort in Mainland China
Disney Chairman and CEO Bob Iger Joins Chinese Leaders to Declare Shanghai Disneyland Open to Its First Official Guests A 60-year History of Creativity, Innovation and Storytelling Brings Disney Magic to a Resort That Is Distinctly Chinese PRESS RELEASE: SHANGHAI, June 16, 2016–– Shanghai Disney Resort, the first Disney resort in Mainland China and the sixth…
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A Look Back At Shanghai Disneyland’s Opening Day
In splendor and fanfare, Shanghai Disneyland has completely opened. The newest Disney park is unique, featuring rides that are not found anywhere else, and brand new lands that capture the imagination. The day for many guests began at the entrance. Lines began fairly early in the morning, but were modest compared to most Disney opening…
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Disneytown – Shanghai’s New Kind of Downtown Disney
China’s premier Disney Resort is set to be one of the best as it opens fully to the public. But, before the opening of the parks and hotel, Disneytown premiered to those that wanted to shop and eat Disney style. Dining The first thing noticed about this shopping center was how much there is to…
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Watch the Shanghai Disney Resort Dedication Ceremony
On June 16, 2016 the Shanghai Disney Resort celebrated its opening with a dedication ceremony in front of the Enchanted Storybook Castle at Shanghai Disneyland. Walt Disney Company CEO Bob Iger dedicated the park saying, “To all who come to this happy place, welcome. Shanghai Disneyland is your land. Here you leave today and discover imaginative worlds…
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Shanghai Disney Resort Launches Historic Three-Day Grand Opening with World Premiere of Disney’s THE LION KING in Mandarin
Celebrities Among the First to Enjoy Highly Acclaimed Broadway Musical at Walt Disney Grand Theatre Guests Explore Disneytown and Wishing Star Park as Resort Approaches Official Grand Opening on June 16 PRESS RELEASE: SHANGHAI, June 14, 2016 – Shanghai Disney Resort celebrated the global premiere of the first Mandarin production of Disney’s THE LION KING Tuesday night in a gala affair…
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The Walt Disney Company Celebrates Historic Grand Opening of Shanghai Disney Resort
World-Class Disney Resort Result of Years of Collaboration and Partnership PRESS RELEASE: SHANGHAI, June 14, 2016 — The Walt Disney Company is proud to celebrate the opening of Shanghai Disney Resort, the first Disney resort in Mainland China and the sixth Disney resort worldwide. A three-day grand opening celebration commemorates the culmination of one of the largest…
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John Williams Confirmed to Score Indiana Jones 5 and Star Wars Episode VIII
Music geeks around the world can heave a big sigh of relief. John Williams is confirmed to compose the scores to both Indiana Jones 5 and also Star Wars Episode VIII. The news confirming Indiana Jones 5 comes from the American Film Institute’s event honoring John Williams where Steve Spielberg confirmed to Scott Mantz of Access Hollywood that…
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Shanghai Disney Resort Grand Opening Celebration to be Telecast on Disney Channel, Disney Junior, Disney XD and Freeform
PRESS RELEASE: Disney will welcome viewers from around the world to experience an authentically Disney and distinctly Chinese celebration — the spectacular one-of-a-kind grand opening celebration of Shanghai Disney Resort, the first Disney resort in mainland China. Showcasing the beauty of Chinese art and tradition, and bringing magical Disney stories and characters to life for…
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Finding Dory Premieres at Hollywood’s El Capitan Theatre
The cast and crew of Finding Dory found themselves swimming down a blue carpet last night for the world premiere of Disney-Pixar’s Finding Dory. Ellen DeGeneres was joined by fellow cast members Albert Brooks, Ed O’Neill, Kaitlin Olson, Hayden Rolence, Ty Burrell and Eugene Levy, along with director Andrew Stanton, co-director Angus McLane, producer Lindsey Collins, executive producer John Lasseter, screenwriter Victoria…
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New Droid Visits Disneyland
Guests visiting Disneyland over the last weekend might have come across a new droid in Star Wars Launch Bay in Tomorrowland. Named Jake, this droid could be founding rolling around and interacting with wall panels when the DAPs Magic team visited the cantina on Sunday afternoon. Watch this video of Jake in Star Wars Launch…
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Disney’s ‘Zootopia’ Now Available on Blu-ray & Digital HD
With huge news this week of Disney Animation Studios’ Zootopia passing the $1 billion dollar box office mark, there is still plenty of time to celebrate the film. In addition to today’s (Tuesday) Twitter Q&A with directors of the film, Rich Moore and Byron Howard, a new deleted scene has been released. Also, lets not…
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Zootopia Zooms Past $1Billion Mark Worldwide
Zootopia, from Walt Disney Animation Studios, has now officially crossed the $1 billion dollar mark as of this last weekend. This marks the second movie to do so for the Walt Disney Company in 2016 alone. This makes Zootopia the 4th animated feature to cross $1 billion and puts it right after Frozen globally for…
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5 Reasons to See Frozen – Live at the Hyperion
Frozen – Live at the Hyperion has now officially been performing daily at the Hyperion Theater in Disney California Adventure for a week. While many have been able to see this show during the last week and have loved it, many are still on the fence. Here are five reasons to go and see Frozen –…
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‘Mary Poppins Returns’ to Open in Theaters December 2018, Starring Emily Blunt & Lin-Manuel Miranda
On Tuesday, the Walt Disney Company announced Mary Poppins Returns, a sequel to the classic film Mary Poppins, will head to theaters on December 25, 2018. So far, two cast members have been announced. Those names include Emily Blunt and Lin-Manuel Miranda. Reuniting the director and producing team behind Disney’s hit film musical “Into the Woods,” the…
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On This Memorial Day
On this Memorial Day we pause and remember those who gave the ultimate sacrifice so that we could have life, liberty, and be able to pursue happiness. The United States of America is a great country to live one’s life. And the Disney Parks provoke that same sense of pride and joy. I’ve often thought it…
