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Disney Gifts For Adults: 15 Unique Gift Ideas For Theme Park Fans Perfect For 2016 Holiday

Disney isn’t just for kids! Box office numbers for Disney’s releases and theme park attendance prove adults are also in love with Mickey Mouse, which means Disney-themed gifts are definitely a go this holiday 2016 season. If you’re unsure what to get your loved one this Christmas, we’ve got you covered with these 15 unique gift ideas!

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Watch the Evolution of Disney Animation Movies from 1937 to 2016

From Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs all the way back in 1937 to Zootopia which was released this year, this video features clips from over 45 Disney animated movies and shows how Disney’s style has changed over the years. But what’s probably most impressive is how fantastic the animation from the old movies still look.

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How Disney Parks Are Slowly Adding More ‘Star Wars’

Even before Disney purchased Lucasfilm in 2012, there was plenty of Star Wars to be found at Disney theme parks. The Star Tours motion simulator ride has been in operation since 1987, and a small legion of Stormtroopers and other movie characters can be spotted inside park gates.

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Disney Sets U.S. Box-Office Record; Could Take Global Title

Walt Disney (NYSE: DIS) has purchased its way to box-office dominance. The company has built a hit factory that started when it spent $7.4 billion to buy Pixar in 2006, then continued with its purchase of Marvel for $4 billion in 2009, followed by it spending the same amount to pick up Lucasfilm in 2012.

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WATCH: Disney’s Newsies Stage Musical Returns to ‘Seize the Day’ on the Big Screen

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MAIN STREET ELECTRICAL PARADE RETURNS TO DISNEYLAND PARK JANUARY 20

As we shared a few months ago, the Main Street Electrical Parade is coming back to the place it began – Disneyland® Park – for a limited time, beginning Jan. 20, 2017. Whether guests are making new memories or reliving favorite moments, this is a homecoming celebration they’ll want to share with family and friends.

This encore performance at Disneyland Park will run nightly until June 18 – that’s 45 years after it first lit up Main Street, U.S.A., in 1972! During this limited-time celebration, guests will also enjoy special merchandise and food offerings inspired by the Main Street Electrical Parade. Stay tuned to Disney Travel News for more information on those!

On Jan. 19, 2017, Guests can be among the first to experience the return of this beloved parade during a special, after-hours premiere event. After the park closes, premiere event ticket holders will enjoy a night of exclusive access to most Disneyland Park attractions and select restaurants, featuring a special performance of the Main Street Electrical Parade ahead of its official debut to the public. Tickets go on sale for Disneyland Resort Annual Passholders tomorrow, Dec. 6, 2017 and to the general public on Dec. 13.

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NEW FAST CASUAL DINNER MENU NOW AVAILABLE AT ABC COMMISSARY AT DISNEY’S HOLLYWOOD STUDIOS

ABC Commissary at Disney’s Hollywood Studios® at Walt Disney World® Resort has long been a Guest favorite to take a break and grab a bite to eat while enjoying ample indoor seating and props from their favorite ABC television shows. Now guests can expect a more upscale dining experience for dinner—with elevated menu items and food brought to their table.

New appetizers include jalapeño poppers and pita chips with hummus. Fast-casual entrees include a juicy Chimichurri Steak served with a fire-roasted corn medley, hearty Barbecued Chicken and Ribs with coleslaw, and a Southwest Burger piled high with Pepper Jack cheese, bacon, guacamole and jalapeño poppers, all three are served with thick-cut steak fries.

Lighter options include a zesty Lemon Pepper Salmon, served with green beans and couscous and the Mediterranean Salad with tomatoes, onions, peppers, Kalamata olives and feta tossed in a Greek vinaigrette and topped with your choice of chicken or salmon. Kids will enjoy entrees like barbecued chicken, salmon or a burger.

Guests will place their order at the register and receive a pager. They can then choose any open table in the dining room, sit back, relax and enjoy the ambiance. A Cast Member will deliver their food and drinks to the table.

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New Star Wars Experiences Coming to Disney’s Hollywood Studios

A galaxy of new Star Wars experiences is coming to Disney’s Hollywood Studios beginning mid-December. The announcement – made today at Walt Disney World Resort – noted that some of the coming-soon additions are inspired by “Rogue One: A Star Wars Story” that opens in theaters worldwide on Dec. 16.

Guests, including fans of the epic space saga, will find new entertainment, special displays inside Star Wars Launch Bay, a first-ever themed tour and more at Disney’s Hollywood Studios.

Premiering this Month

  • Star Wars Launch Bay – a multi-sensory space celebrating all things Star Wars – is now updated with authentic replicas from “Rogue One: A Star Wars Story” joining other Star Wars memorabilia in the preview gallery. Making-of footage from “Rogue One”has been added to the “Meet the Makers” film featured in Star Wars Launch Bay.
  • In the popular daytime stage show “Star Wars: A Galaxy Far, Far Away,” guests will get a first look at AWR Troopers from “Rogue One: A Star Wars Story.” Outfitted in their specialized Stormtrooper armor with a dark, ominous gleam, these soldiers serve as bodyguards and enforcers for Director Krennic, a highly placed officer within the Advance Weapons Research (AWR) division of the Empire. A new Troopers sequence will join the show Dec. 16. Performances daily.
  • The fan favorite nighttime show, “Star Wars: A Galactic Spectacular,” will return to Disney’s Hollywood Studios on December 16 and will join “Jingle Bell, Jingle BAM!” as a second nightly fireworks spectacular at the park through Dec. 31. The show will continue to be presented in 2017.
  • Starting mid-December, randomized tracks will be returning to Star Tours – the Adventures Continue, the popular attraction that uses motion simulator-based technology. Instead of each ride experience launching from the planet of Jakku, the attraction will be randomized to both start and end at different locations for every galactic journey. New scenes from “Star Wars: Episode VIII” will be added to Star Tours in the coming year.

New in 2017

For the ultimate fan comes the ultimate tour. An all-new Star Wars guided tour is a seven-hour immersion in all the park’s current Star Wars experiences. Here’s what it includes:

  • A Star Wars “all-in-the-know” tour guide
  • Priority boarding for Star Tours – The Adventures Continue
  • Encounter two Star Wars characters (Chewbacca and Kylo Ren) at Star Wars Launch Bay
  • An in-depth, insider’s tour around Star Wars Launch Bay
  • Screening of “Star Wars: Path of the Jedi
  • Enjoy Star Wars-themed menu items during dinner at Backlot Express
  • A spot in the Star Wars: A Galactic Spectacular Dessert Party, which includes themed sweets and specialty beverages, as well as reserved viewing for the Star Wars: A Galactic Spectacular fireworks show

Younglings ages 4-12 on the guided tour package can also train in the way of The Force in Jedi Training: Trials of the Temple. Priced at $129 per person, tours begin Jan. 2 and will be offered on Mondays and Saturdays throughout 2017. Reservations for January tours can be made soon.

This latest flight of additions celebrating the Star Wars saga continues to elevate the Star Wars presence at Disney’s Hollywood Studios. Entire Star Wars-themed lands are now under construction at the theme park and at Disneyland Park in California.

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Disneyland Resort Unwraps a New, 13-for-12 Annual Passport Offer, One of Many Holiday Gift Ideas for the Season

Holidays at the Disneyland Resort create unforgettable memories for guests with sparkling décor, enchanting entertainment, themed attractions, specialty merchandise, and delectable food and treats. Now is the ideal time to bring some of that Disney magic home as a holiday gift for friends, family and loved ones. For shopping list ideas, here are 12 holiday gifts that can be found at the Disneyland Resort, including a new 13-for-12 annual passport offer.

12 Holiday Gift Ideas from the Disneyland Resort:

  • Get 13 months for the price of 12: Beginning Nov. 17, guests who purchase a select 12-month annual passport will enjoy 13 months of unsurpassed passholder magic filled with seasonal events, exciting attractions, stellar entertainment and delicious dining opportunities. New passes must be purchased between Nov. 17, 2016, and Feb.11, 2017*, and pass renewals with this offer are permitted through Nov. 16, 2017**. Prices vary depending on pass type selected, and the offer is valid for Deluxe, Signature, Signature Plus and Premier Annual Passports. This special offer, which includes passholder benefits such as discounts on dining and merchandise, is available online and at Disneyland Resort ticket booths.  For details, see com/13for12
  • Decorate Disney style: Guests will have fun selecting festive holiday ornaments for themselves or those on their gift list. The ornaments come in many styles and shapes, with themes from Disney Princesses to Pixar stories. A Holiday 2016 ornament also makes for a special keepsake and can start a family tradition of collecting ornaments.
  • Hop on board: There’s nothing like a charming holiday train set to bring the spirit of the season to any home. Little engineers will love the 30-piece Disney Parks train set that features a locomotive, four train cars and fun Disney characters.
  • Stocking stuffer treats: Seasonal treats such as white frosted pretzels and chocolate bars, packaged Mickey’s Coffee available in flavors such as egg nog and pumpkin spice, and Mickey’s Cocoa mix in white and mint chocolate flavors make sweet stocking stuffers. Some treats come in colorful holiday canisters featuring Disney characters.
  • Grand Gingerbread: At Disney’s Grand Californian Hotel & Spa, guests will enjoy the return of the popular Grand Gingerbread House. Designed as a replica of the hotel, this homemade gingerbread house weighs more than 500 pounds, is decorated with real frosting and it fills the hotel lobby with the scent of gingerbread. For the bakers in your life, Gingerbread Cookie Mix is a tasty gift, and includes a fun Mickey-shaped gingerbread cookie cutter. It’s available at World of Disney at the Downtown Disney District.
  • Festive attire: Traditional, red-and-white Mickey Mouse and Minnie Mouse Santa Hats, along with festive Minnie Mouse Holiday Headbands featuring holiday sequined bows, are popular gifts for people of all ages. These can become special reminders of a guest’s holiday visit to the Disneyland Resort.
  • Setting the table with Disney fun: Holiday Home Decor and Cookware is available in the new woodland winter product line, inspired by vintage winter holiday scenes with Mickey Mouse, Minnie Mouse and rarely seen friends from the 1942 film “Bambi.” These festive new items include dishes, bowls, salt and pepper shakers, aprons, mugs and kitchen towels.
  • The gift of Disney storytelling: Guests who appreciate Disney storytelling will especially love this gift: the “Holiday Time at the Disneyland Resort” Guided Tour. This special, 2 ½-hour walking tour includes Holiday tales about the resort, reserved viewing for “A Christmas Fantasy Parade,” seasonal treats, a personalized name button and a special collectable pin***. Guests may get details and make reservations by calling (714) 781-TOUR.
  • Let’s trade!: For the pin collector in any family, special edition commemorative Disney Pins are a joyous present to receive, and many styles for 2016 share the beauty of a sparkling winter.
  • Light up their smiles: For children of any age, Holiday Plush will bring warm smiles to the faces of those who receive them. Some of the beloved characters represented include Mickey Mouse, Minnie Mouse, Dumbo, Donald Duck and Goofy.
  • Mine, mine, mine!: The Disneyland Resort offers Personalized Embroidery to customize select items with names or years. Items such as sweaters, hats and holiday stockings can be embroidered at Disney Showcase inside Disneyland, at Elias and Company inside Disney California Adventure Park, and at World of Disney at the Downtown Disney District.
  • For a cold winter’s night: Unwrapping a cozy pair of warm Disney pajamas or Disney-themed socks is a tradition for many families, and the Disneyland Resort offers a variety of cotton, flannel and fleece options styled in vibrant red and green colors for infants, children and adults.

*Offer not valid on previously purchased passes.  Passes are 13 consecutive months and non-refundable.  Block out dates apply to certain pass types. Passes do not guarantee theme park admission, especially during high attendance periods, and admission is subject to capacity and other closures. Excludes activities/events separately priced.  Other restrictions apply. Pass types are limited in quantity, and Passes may no longer be available for purchase and/or renewal at any time. Annual Passholders must present their valid Annual Pass prior to purchases to receive any applicable benefits or discounts. Benefits and discounts are determined solely by Disney or applicable offer or, are subject to restrictions and exclusions and may be valid at only select locations. The passes and their benefits are nontransferable, subject to restrictions and change without notice, and may not be combined with any other discount, offer or promotion. The passes are for personal use only, and the passes and their benefits may not be used for commercial purposes or for the benefit of others including, without limitation, the purchase of merchandise with the intent to resell such merchandise or the sharing of benefits with persons who are not the Passholder. Subject to the Annual Passport Terms and Conditions.

**Renewal must occur prior to Passport expiration date and no later than November 16, 2017.  Other restrictions apply.

***Separate Theme Park admission is required.  Tour times and offerings are subject to change without notice.  Subject to availability, restrictions and change without notice.

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Magic Kingdom Holiday B-Roll: Mickey’s Most Merriest Celebration at Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party

Mickey Mouse, Minnie Mouse, Goofy and dozens of their other Disney pals help ring in the festive spirit of the holiday season during Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party at Magic Kingdom Park.

New this year, Mickey and his pals invite some of their friends over for an unforgettable Christmas party filled with music, dancing, color and fun in a new castle stage show titled “Mickey’s Most Merriest Celebration.” This spectacular show includes medleys of delightful holiday songs both classic and contemporary, along with special effects and magical projections.

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