Disney’s global box office returns keep getting better; the studio announced Sunday its Saturday box office numbers were enough to push the Mouse’s cumulative North American total past the $2,278.6 billion domestic record it set for itself back in 2015.
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NEW MAGICBAND PACKAGING TO DEBUT
At Walt Disney World® Resort, they’re always looking for ways to improve guests experience while ensuring their products continue to support The Walt Disney Company’s environmental initiatives. Beginning Nov. 11, 2016, Guests who receive MagicBands at home before their resort stay will have their MagicBands fulfilled in new packaging. The new packaging is fully recyclable and printed on recycled paper, in response to Guests’ requests.
What Was It Like For Disney’s Moana to Meet Lin-Manuel Miranda?
Get to know Auli’i Cravalho, the leading voice of the new animated Disney movie featuring the music of Hamilton’s creator and star.
DISCOVER ENDLESS MAGIC AT ALL FOUR WALT DISNEY WORLD RESORT THEME PARKS WITH A NEW SPECIAL TICKET
With so many new attractions and experiences to discover at each of the Walt Disney World® Resort Theme Parks, now is the perfect time for our Clients to start planning their stay – and we have a new special ticket offer to experience the distinctive magic in each Walt Disney World Theme Park.
The 4 Park Magic Ticket is valid for a total of four admissions to the Walt Disney World Theme Parks and can be used to enter each Theme Park only once. Tickets are valid for one day of admission to Magic Kingdom® Park, one day of admission to Epcot®, one day of admission to Disney’s Animal Kingdom® Theme Park and one day of admission to Disney’s Hollywood Studios® on four separate days and may not be used to enter the same Park more than once.
This special ticket is the perfect way for our Clients staying nearby at Walt Disney World Resort area hotels to experience all of this magic and more at each of the theme parks, but it won’t be available for long. Our Clients can purchase the 4 Park Magic Ticket Nov. 15, 2016-March 5, 2017*. Tickets must be used within 14 days of first use or by May 26, 2017, and the following block-out dates apply: Dec. 17, 2016 through Jan. 2, 2017 and April 10-21, 2017. Visit the Featured Offers page for more information beginning Nov. 15, 2016.
Room and ticket packages are also available. For example, our Clients can book a 4-night room and 4 Park Magic Ticket package at select Walt Disney World Good Neighbor Hotels starting at $1,675 for a family of four for arrivals most nights Jan. 3–April 5, 2017 and April 22–May 22, 2017.
As a reminder, for our Clients staying on property at a Walt Disney World Resort hotel, Magic Your Way packages with theme park tickets continue to offer all of the flexibility needed to explore the four theme parks with a Disney vacation that’s more flexible and right for our Clients’ vacation needs.
* Tickets must be used within 14 days of first use or by 5/26/17. The following block-out dates apply: 12/17/16–1/2/17 and 4/10–4/21/17. Tickets are nonrefundable, nontransferable and exclude activities/events separately priced. Admission is subject to capacity closures and other restrictions.
Contact Travel Agents, Scott and Becky Donahue, of Wish Upon a Star With Us to plan and book your vacation.
Watch – Beauty and the Beast US Official Trailer
Watch the brand new trailer for Disney’s “Beauty and the Beast,” starring Emma Watson & Dan Stevens.
Disney’s Animal Kingdom Sparkles with Endless Magic During the 2016 Holiday Season
Disney’s Animal Kingdom presents holiday themes in a whole new “dark,” with new daytime-into-night experiences, including Tree of Life transformations, Kilimanjaro Safaris, Kali Rivers Rapids and Expedition Everest. For the holidays:
- Guests will be greeted, at the park’s entrance, by a dramatic, animal-themed holiday tree. Mickey Mouse and Minnie Mouse don their holiday best to meet and greet guests at Adventurers Outpost.
- Their friends Goofy, Baloo, King Louie, Donald Duck, Chip and Dale also show off their holiday finest.
Home Sweet Home: California Native Returns Home for Super Heroes Half Marathon Victory at Disneyland Resort
To say that Nick Arciniaga feels at home at runDisney races at Disneyland Resort is an understatement.
Arciniaga, who grew up in nearby Fountain Valley, Calif. but now lives in Arizona, came home again this weekend and won the Super Heroes Half Marathon on Sunday for his fourth runDisney half marathon victory at Disneyland Resort.
Wearing a full-length Spiderman costume as he ran, Arciniaga summoned his super hero strength to give the home crowd plenty to cheer about, blasting through the 13.1- mile course in record time. His winning time of 1:09:28 was nearly two minutes quicker than the race record (1:11:09) and was more than five minutes faster than second-place finisher Robert Coslick of Phoenix, AZ (1:14:40).
“I always used to come to Disneyland as a kid and I just love the area,’’ Arciniaga said. “This is an exciting course. There are people all over the streets – you have cheerleaders, you have people inside the parks, everybody is dressed up and there’s a lot of enthusiasm. It helps me pick up the pace and motivates me to run faster.’’
Arciniaga, 33, broke from the pack of nearly 10,000 runners from the start and ran alone for much of the race that went through Disneyland Park and Disney California Adventure as well as the streets of Anaheim.
“I like to run these races by myself. I’m not really interested in making them close at all,’’ he said. “I just want to run away from the start. I feel that’s kind of my best strategy.’’
The Super Heroes Half Marathon win adds to Arciniaga’s wins at the 2014 Disneyland Half Marathon and the last two Star Wars Half Marathon – The Light Side races. The only runDisney race at Disneyland Resort that he hasn’t attempted to win is the women-focused Tinker Bell Half Marathon presented by PANDORA Jewelry held each May.
“I might have to run that one now,’’ he said with a chuckle. “I might have to find myself a nice little skirt to run it in, but yeah I probably will.’’
Lindsey Carter of Huntington Beach, Calif., was the first female finisher, crossing the line in 1:25:01. Brian Siemann of Savoy, Ill, took home top honors in the wheelchair division. Siemann, who competed in the Paralympics in Rio this summer, won with a time of 59:10 after also winning the Doctor Strange 10K wheelchair division the day before.
In addition to the half marathon and the 10K, the race weekend included a Captain America 5K, runDisney Kids Races and a Health and Fitness Expo. In all, more than 25,000 runners participated, including more than 13,000 from California.
14 Things to Know About Disney’s ‘Moana’ Before You See the Film
One of the most highly anticipated films of the year is set to make a big splash on Thanksgiving. It’s Disney’s new animated feature film “Moana.”
Here are 14 things you should know about “Moana.”
Disney World’s Big Attendance Surprise
There were plenty of welcome and unwelcome surprises in Disney‘s fiscal fourth-quarter report on Thursday. However, the biggest head-turning nugget in the media giant’s fresh financials is that attendance at its Florida resort actually increased this summer.
Boyz II Men, Alessia Cara, Gavin Degraw, Flo Rida, JoJo, Zara Larsson and OneRepublic Join Stellar List of Musical Artists Taking Over The Happiest Place on Earth
The Wonderful World of Disney: Magical Holiday Celebration’ and ‘The Disney Parks’ Magical Christmas Celebration’ Add More Spectacular Artists to the Happiest Event This Holiday Season
Disney kicks off the holidays with three musical specials originating from Walt Disney World Resort in Florida and Disneyland Resort in California. The shows will be presented on Disney|ABC Television Group platforms, including ABC Television Network, Disney Channel, the ABC and Disney Channel apps and VOD, among other branded digital platforms. The holiday specials will include performances by some of the world’s most popular recording artists, celebrity hosts, Disney character appearances and heartwarming wish-come-true moments for three lucky families from across the country.
“The Wonderful World of Disney: Magical Holiday Celebration,” will air THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 24 (8:00–10:00 p.m. EST), on the ABC Television Network. “Disney Parks Presents: A Descendants Magical Holiday Celebration” will air FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 25 (8:00–9:00 p.m. EST), on Disney Channel. “The Disney Parks’ Magical Christmas Celebration” will air SUNDAY DECEMBER 25 (10:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m. EST), on the ABC Television Network.
Previously announced performers include Trisha Yearwood and Garth Brooks, Kelly Clarkson, Sofia Carson, Jordan Fisher, Forever in Your Mind, China Anne McClain, Dove Cameron, Cameron Boyce and Booboo Stewart.
The holiday specials are a collaboration by Disney Parks, Disney|ABC Television Group and IMG.
The multi-platform programming schedule is:
THANKSGIVING – THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 24
“The Wonderful World of Disney: Magical Holiday Celebration” premieres on the ABC Television Network (8:00–10:00 p.m. EST) and on the ABC app. Join Emmy Award-winners Julianne and Derek Hough as they host the magical two-hour special from the Walt Disney World Resort. They join “Descendants 2” star Sofia Carson to kick off the holiday season in a way only Disney can, showcasing extraordinary music performances, special appearances and some unforgettable Disney magic moments.
Musical performances include:
- Boyz II Men, joined by JoJo, will sing a holiday favorite from the steps of Cinderella Castle
- Alessia Cara will sing “How Far I’ll Go” from Disney’s animated feature film, “Moana” (in theaters November 23) for the very first time on broadcast television.
- Kelly Clarkson will perform “Underneath the Tree” and “Stronger.”
- Flo Rida performs two of his smash hits.
- Zara Larsson sings a holiday classic from a stunning location at Walt Disney World.
- From Disney’s Hollywood Studios, OneRepublic performs one of their hit songs.
- Trisha Yearwood and Garth Brooks will perform “Baby It’s Cold Outside,” “Ugly Christmas Sweater” and “Marshmallow World,” all from their new album, “Christmas Together,” out November 11 (Pearl Records, Inc.).
Additional performances to be announced.
FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 25
“Disney Parks Presents: A Descendants Magical Holiday Celebration” premieres on Disney Channel (8:00–9:00 p.m. EST) and on the Disney Channel app and Disney Channel VOD, beginning at 12:01 a.m. PST. The special will be available on-demand and will be featured in encore presentations on Disney Channel through Tuesday, December 20.
Musical performances include:
- “Jolly to the Core,” performed by Dove Cameron, Cameron Boyce, Sofia Carson and Booboo Stewart.
- “Silent Night,” performed by Hollywood Records and Republic Records recording artist Sofia Carson.
- Kelly Clarkson performing a song from her 2013 holiday album “Wrapped in Red.”
- “Descendants 2” star China Anne McClain performing “This Christmas.”
- Forever In Your Mind performing “Celebrate.”
- Trisha Yearwood and Garth Brooks perform a holiday duet from their new album, “Christmas Together,” out November 11 (Pearl Records, Inc.).
CHRISTMAS – SUNDAY, DECEMBER 25
“The Disney Parks’ Magical Christmas Celebration” will air on the ABC Television Network (10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. EST; airtimes vary, check listings) and on the ABC and Disney Channel apps. This Christmas, Disney Parks celebrate the joy of the holiday season as hosts Julianne and Derek Hough take viewers on a magical ride down Main Street and beyond. The Christmas Day celebration will be bigger and brighter than ever before, bringing together the beloved Christmas day parade, magical musical performances, surprise celebrity guests and heart-warming family stories to celebrate the most wonderful time of the year.
Musical performances include:
- Alessia Cara will perform a holiday favorite.
- Sofia Carson performs “Silent Night” featuring an alternate musical arrangement from her performance on Disney Channel and also hosts from backstage.
- Kelly Clarkson performing “I’ll Be Home for Christmas.”
In front of Cinderella Castle at Walt Disney World, Gavin DeGraw sings a Christmas classic. - “The Christmas Song (Chestnuts Roasting on an Open Fire)” performed by Jordan Fisher who will also make his Broadway debut in “Hamilton” on November 22.
- OneRepublic performs from Disney’s Hollywood Studios.
- Solo and duet performances by Trisha Yearwood and Garth Brooks from their new album, “Christmas Together,” out November 11 (Pearl Records, Inc.).
Additional performances to be announced.
