Category: Disney
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Disney California Adventure – 15th Anniversary – Part 4: Eureka! Lights!
Pixar Play Parade has become somewhat a staple for Disney California Adventure. This parade performs in the early evening commonly and travels from Hollywoodland to Paradise Pier. It may seem like the only parade that has ever appeared in the park, but it was not the first (nor likely the last). Disney’s Eureka! A California…
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Shakira Lends Voice for New Single off of Disney’s ‘Zootopia’ Soundtrack
Ready for some grooving music? Disney’s Zootopia has a variety of unique characters, including Gazelle, “the biggest pop star in Zootopia.” Voiced by international star, Shakira, Gazelle hits the stage in a brand new music video titled “Try Everything.” The song, which was written by Sia and songwriting duo Stargate, brings this character’s personality to life.…
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First Poster of Disney’s ‘The BFG’ Released
On Friday morning, Walt Disney Studios shared a brand new poster for the upcoming film, The BFG. Directed by Steven Spielberg, audiences will have the chance to see Roald Dahl’s novel, “The BFG” (Big Friendly Giant), come to life on screen right before their eyes. Check out the latest image below. The BFG heads to theaters on July…
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First Look: Zootopia Sneak Peek at California Adventure
Disney California Adventure’s Bug’s Life Theater is housing a sneak peek of Zootopia – the new Disney animated feature that will premier in March. The theater was decked out in the usual preview way. Banners are adorning the light poles. A sign with sculpted Judy Hopps and Nick Wilde are on the sign beckoning guests…
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D23 Memberships Offer Year Long Discounts on Shopping, Entertainment & More
On Thursday, D23: The Official Disney Fan Club share a list of exclusive discounts for current and future members. Whether it’s a vacation, a shopping trip or an adventure, 2016 is full of exclusive discounts with your membership card. With each membership, D23 members can look forward to so much more. Both online and in stores, members can use…
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Disneyland Resort’s Valentine’s Day Weekend to Include Tasty Dishes
Say it isn’t so! Valentine’s Day is right around the corner. If you have yet to plan a fun day or evening out with your special someone, have no fear, the Disneyland Resort has just what you need. Disney Parks Blog shared a few Valentine’s Day weekend meal options. For a limited time, check out these appetizing…
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‘Star Wars: Episode VIII’ & ‘Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Men Tell No Tales’ Receive New Release Dates
As fans of the Star Wars franchise rejoice over the success of Star Wars: The Force Awakens, a new release date for the eighth installment has just been issued. In a press announcement on Wednesday, Star Wars: Episode VIII will launch into theaters on December 15, 2017, instead of the planned May 26, 2017. The eighth film is…
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Walt Disney Studios Shares New “The Finest Hours” Clips
In less than two weeks, Disney’s latest action-packed film, The Finest Hours, will splash into theaters. Watch as actors Chris Pine and Casey Affleck bring this true life heroic rescue to the big screen. A heroic action-thriller, “The Finest Hours” is the remarkable true story of the most daring rescue mission in the history of the Coast Guard.…
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Disney California Adventure – 15th Anniversary – Part 3: Hyperion Theater
As we continue along a history of the park we stop at one of the buildings that opened with the park: Hyperion Theater. This theater has had three shows in its time so far. Steps In Time The very short lived opening year show called Steps In Time featured three main characters: two kids who…
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Bob Weis Replaces Bruce Vaughn as Head of Walt Disney Imagineering
The Walt Disney Company has named Bob Weis as the new president of Walt Disney Imagineering. He will be replacing outgoing executive Bruce Vaughn who has been the Chief Creative Officer for the last 8 years. Vaughn will help with the leadership transition in the coming months before departing the Walt Disney Company for other opportunities.…
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‘Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs’ Heading to Disney Movies Anywhere 1/19
In just a few short days, Disney’s first animated feature will once again hit shelves. Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs will be available for the first time ever on Digital HD and Disney Movies Anywhere on January 19. In addition, the film will also be released on Blu-ray this February 2. Featuring In-Depth Brand…
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88th Academy Award Nominations Include Pixar, Lucasfilm & More
The nominations are in! As we approach the 88th Academy Awards on February 28, 2016, the full and complete list of nominations have been revealed. Even more so, The Walt Disney Company has been placed in the running for several awards. Let’s check them out. ANIMATED FEATURE FILM Anomalisa Boy and the World Inside Out Shaun…
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Goodbye and Hello – New Experiences Replace Old Ones at Disneyland
This last weekend was a huge transition for the Disneyland Resort. One of the biggest farewells went to Aladdin at Disney California Adventure, but Disneyland had quite a bit of farewells. People lined a corridor where Big Thunder Ranch animals were so often sent at the end of a day interacting with guests. Everyone wanted…
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Disney California Adventure – 15th Anniversary – Part Two: Party In Hollywood
Continuing a series that will lead to the 15th anniversary of Disneyland’s second gate we’ll look at a couple of party offerings that hit the park around the 2010 time. We all know of Mad T Party, and even Freeze The Night that have been in the Hollywoodland area of DCA. But, its predecessors have…
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‘Captain Jake and the Neverland Pirates: The Great NeverSea Conquest’ Lands on DVD 1/12
“Yo ho, mateys away!” Disney Junior’s bravest little pirates take part in a brand new adventure. In Captain Jake and the Neverland Pirates: The Great NeverSea Conquest, watch out as Captain Jake, Izzy and Cubby defend the Never Sea. Join newly promoted Captain Jake as he unites Never Land’s all-time greatest pirates! When evil mer-witch Ezmeralda…
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Disney’s ‘The Finest Hours’ Storms Into Theaters This January 29
In a matter of a few weeks, Disney’s The Finest Hours will be hitting theaters. Starring Chris Pine, Casey Affleck, Ben Foster, Kyle Gallery, John Magaro and more, this film brings to life a true rescue mission. A heroic action-thriller, “The Finest Hours” is the remarkable true story of the most daring rescue mission in…
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‘Force Awakens’ to Pass ‘Avatar’ as Highest Grossing Film of all Time in North America
Star Wars: The Force Awakens has achieved another milestone. According to The Hollywood Reporter, the latest film of the franchise is to be the “highest-grossing film of all time in North America.” Though the flux of inflation was not taken into account in the article, the film will have passed the current record holder, Avatar, as of Wednesday.…
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A Look at Upcoming Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures
In the brand new year of 2016, Walt Disney Studios has a full plate. All things from Pixar to Lucasfilm, theater goers can expect to see some pretty neat films. In a recent press release, the company has shared their current lineup of upcoming work. With all these films set to be released, do you have a…
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Disney California Adventure – 15th Anniversary – Part One
2016 will mark an anniversary for a certain theme park. Yes, Magic Kingdom will be celebrating 45 years in October. Yeah, Tokyo Disney Sea will have its 15 year anniversary in September. But, here on the West Coast of the United States, we get to celebrate first. It’s Disney California Adventure’s (or DCA as some…
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Shakira’s New Song “Try Everything” Featured in New “Zootopia” Trailer!
Disney has released a new trailer for Zootopia. This trailer features a new song from Shakira, Try Everything. The song is written by singer-songwriter Sia and songwriting duo Stargate. It will be available as a single on January 8, 2016. Take a look at the trailer below and tell us what you think of it! Zootopia Official Trailer…
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2015 Disney Stories Countdown #1 – A Year of Star Wars
You may be thinking “Isn’t Force Awakens the biggest story of the year?” Well, not quite. The movie was highly anticipated and had a lot throughout the year. But, the box office results are too recent to be the biggest story. Yet, Star Wars has proven itself bigger than just Force Awakens. There are several…
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Disney’s ‘The Hunchback of Notre Dame’ Studio Cast Recording Available This January
“Come one, come all!” In that past few years Disney’s stage musical, The Hunchback of Notre Dame, has made headlines. From playing the La Jolla Playhouse to the Paper Mill Playhouse and now on to Denmark, the production retells the classic story of Victor Hugo’s novel and the animated Disney film. On top of the props, costumes and…
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2015 Disney Stories Countdown #2 – Star Wars: The Force Awakens
Star Wars: The Force Awakens has overwhelmed the box office this holiday season, so it’s an easy pick for the top 5 stories. The Lead Up Force Awakens didn’t start a couple of weeks ago. The path to the movie has been one over several months. With trailers, merchandise, and general fan hype, the movie…
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D23 Gold Members to Receive Exclusive Gift
Hey there D23 Members! In the coming year, active Gold Members will receive a very special gift. In celebration of Walt Disney’s newly restored and refurbished office at the studios in Burbank, D23 will be sending out a “collection of 23 items reproduced ‘From the Office of Walt Disney.’” The gift set includes all things…