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Star Wars lightsaber colors, explained

What lightsaber color would you choose? This chart shows all of the known colors in theStar Wars universe, along with what we know about the characters who typically use them.

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AVENGERS AGE OF ULTRON Digital Movie Review

I have to say I was a little skeptical about the whole digital movie format.  Ok, so I apparently am officially an old person.  Seriously though, I enjoy my large screen, surround sound at-home movie experience.  I decided, however, to give this digital movie a try.  First of all, it was super easy to use on DisneyMoviesAnywhere.com. We already had that on our ipad so all I needed to do was enter a code and unlock my movie, Marvel’s AVENGERS Age of Ultron.  From here I was able to watch the full length film as well as the bonus features.  I am always a sucker for the gag reel and behind-the-scenes footage/interviews with the cast and crew. I spent quite a bit of time just going through the bonus material so don’t skip over that.  Learning about the locations and the many Marvel character connections was really interesting.  It was also amazing to see how the motion-capture technology has improved since the first Avengers movie.  I highly recommend getting the digital copy of Marvel’s AVENGERS Age of Ultron ,especially if you commute on a train, have a flight coming up, or have a Marvel fan in your household. I guess when we visit Walt Disney World this winter I will have to lay claim to our digital devices on the plane so I can kick back and watch Ironman, Thor, Hulk, Hawkeye, and Black Widow protect our planet.

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PHOTOS – WestJet Reveals New, Custom-Painted Aircraft Inspired by Disney’s Frozen

A new, custom-painted Disney “Frozen”-themed plane featuring Anna, Elsa and Olaf from the beloved Disney film just joined the WestJet fleet. Disney artists, cast members and WestJetters collaborated to design the “Frozen”-themed aircraft.

(Oct. 18, 2015): There’s a new aircraft joining the WestJet fleet today. It’s a special, custom-painted Disney “Frozen”-themed plane featuring Anna, Elsa and Olaf from the beloved Disney film. Disney artists, cast members and WestJetters collaborated to design the “Frozen”-themed aircraft. Similar to the earlier Magic Plane, the outside of the aircraft tells a story. While the Disney “Frozen”-themed plane is inspired by Walt Disney World Resort, it will operate flights throughout WestJet’s network, not just to Orlando.

Similar to the earlier Magic Plane, the outside of the aircraft tells a story. On the tail of our aircraft, Anna and Elsa celebrate sisterhood and the magic of snow. From the aircraft tail along the fuselage, the magic travels to warm the front of the aircraft where Olaf can be found enjoying a summer day on the beach. The inside of the plane has a design that matches the outside. In the rear of the aircraft, the overhead bins and headrest covers have a cold theme. As you move towards the middle of the plane, the interior decoration transitions to become warmer, ultimately arriving on a warm, sunny theme at the front of the plane.

(Oct. 18, 2015): There’s a new aircraft joining the WestJet fleet today. It’s a special, custom-painted Disney “Frozen”-themed plane featuring Anna, Elsa and Olaf from the beloved Disney film. Disney artists, cast members and WestJetters collaborated to design the “Frozen”-themed aircraft. Similar to the earlier Magic Plane, the outside of the aircraft tells a story. While the Disney “Frozen”-themed plane is inspired by Walt Disney World Resort, it will operate flights throughout WestJet’s network, not just to Orlando.

While the Disney “Frozen”-themed plane is inspired by Walt Disney World Resort, it will operate flights throughout WestJet’s network, not just to Orlando.

(Oct. 18, 2015): There’s a new aircraft joining the WestJet fleet today. It’s a special, custom-painted Disney “Frozen”-themed plane featuring Anna, Elsa and Olaf from the beloved Disney film. Disney artists, cast members and WestJetters collaborated to design the “Frozen”-themed aircraft. Similar to the earlier Magic Plane, the outside of the aircraft tells a story. While the Disney “Frozen”-themed plane is inspired by Walt Disney World Resort, it will operate flights throughout WestJet’s network, not just to Orlando.

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ENJOY MINNIE’S SEASONAL DINE AT HOLLYWOOD & VINE YEAR-ROUND

We recently told you about Minnie’s Holiday Dine at Hollywood & Vine at Disney’s Hollywood Studios®. Now, we’re excited to share that Minnie and friends will continue to host dinner at Hollywood & Vine year-round.

Minnie’s fabulous dinner parties celebrate the cheerful togetherness of the holidays, the glamour of Hollywood, the delight of spring, the excitement of summer and the frightening fun of Halloween. Each season, this dining experience will feature unique music, décor, all-new costumes, menu items and interactive musical moments.

Celebrating the magic of the movies and the glamour of Hollywood, the next seasonal dining experience will take place Jan. 4- March 20, 2016. Reservations open Oct. 27, 2015 and are available by calling 407-WDW-DINE or online at Disneyworld.com/dine.

And, if guests are looking for even more magic, they can add the Fantasmic! Dinner Package to their meal.

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6 questions about Disneyland’s new Star Wars Land

Disney’s announcement of a new Star Wars Land has raised questions, especially with the recent disclosure of plans to temporarily close the Rivers of America, Tom Sawyer Island and the Disneyland Railroad during construction.

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PHOTOS – Star Wars: The Force Awakens on the Great Wall of China

The Force is strong in China! The much anticipated “Star Wars: The Force Awakens” debuted its new trailer on the Great Wall of China on the evening of October 20.

Star Wars: The Force Awakens on the Great Wall (PRNewsFoto/The Walt Disney)

Star Wars: The Force Awakens on the Great Wall (PRNewsFoto/The Walt Disney)

The grand campaign entitled “The Force Awakens on the Great Wall” was organized by the Walt Disney Company on the Juyongguan section of the Great Wall of China, bringing together numerous media representatives and fans to experience The Force.”

Star Wars: The Force Awakens on the Great Wall (PRNewsFoto/The Walt Disney)

Star Wars: The Force Awakens on the Great Wall (PRNewsFoto/The Walt Disney)

The premiere of the official Chinese trailer for “Star Wars: The Force Awakens” brought the event to an exciting climax with a spectacular scene. Five hundred iconic Stormtroopers from the Star Wars saga appeared on the wall by surprise, and four Chinese characters, pronounced in English as “yuan,” “li,” “jue,” “xing” and meaning The Force Awakens, shone brightly on top of four beacon towers along the Juyongguan section of the wall. The entire evening’s events brought great cheer and applause from fans, heightening expectations for the global release of “Star Wars: The Force Awakens” at the end of this year.

Star Wars: The Force Awakens on the Great Wall (PRNewsFoto/The Walt Disney)

Star Wars: The Force Awakens on the Great Wall (PRNewsFoto/The Walt Disney)

Star Wars: The Force Awakens on the Great Wall (PRNewsFoto/The Walt Disney)

Star Wars: The Force Awakens on the Great Wall (PRNewsFoto/The Walt Disney)

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he Good Dinosaur Product Line Roars Into Stores

Disney Consumer Products (DCP) unveils a new product collection inspired by Disney•Pixar’s animated adventure The Good Dinosaur, which thunders into theaters on November 25, 2015, featuring Arlo, an Apatosaurus who finds himself on a life-changing adventure alongside an unlikely human friend named Spot. DCP’s cross-category product lineup ranges from figures and apparel to home décor and novelty items from Disney Store and best-in-class licensees TOMY, Just Play, and many more. Whether playing with Arlo and Spot figures, dressing up in your favorite dinosaur apparel, or reading about everyone’s favorite prehistoric friends, families can continue their prehistoric journey outside of the movie theater with these products.

“Dinosaurs fascinate kids and adults alike, and Pixar Animation Studios’ unique take on our prehistoric friends has allowed us to bring a whole new level of personality and storytelling to products for fans of all ages,” said Josh Silverman, executive vice president of global licensing, Disney Consumer Products.

The Good Dinosaur story extends through Disney Publishing Worldwide’s Disney Press titles, a storytelling app that features original sound and video clips from the film, and Little Golden Books by Random House with formats ranging from leveled readers to board books to storybooks. The program gives readers a hilarious and heartfelt introduction to the new Disney•Pixar adventure.

The Good Dinosaur products are available now at mass and specialty retailers nationwide, Disney Store locations and DisneyStore.com. DisneyStore.com also offers a Personalized Shop that allows fans to customize a variety of items, from tech accessories and school supplies to apparel and party invitations, with their favorite characters from the movie. Highlights from the product line include:

Figurines & Plush:

  • The Good Dinosaur Galloping Butch by TOMY ($39.99)
  • The Good Dinosaur Animated Talking Arlo with Spot by Disney Store ($24.95)
  • The Good Dinosaur Core Figurines by TOMY ($4.99 – $19.99)
  • The Good Dinosaur Feature Plush by Just Play ($24.99)

Apparel & Accessories:

  • The Good Dinosaur T-Rex Hoodie by Disney Store ($32.95)
  • The Good Dinosaur Family T-Shirts by Disney Store ($14.95 – $19.95 each)
  • The Good Dinosaur PJ Sets by Disney Store ($16.95 each)
  • The Good Dinosaur Kids Footwear by ACI ($21.99)
  • The Good Dinosaur Backpacks by Global Designs Concept ($19.95)
  • The Good Dinosaur Slippers by Disney Store ($16.95)
  • The Good Dinosaur Arlo Role-Play Costume by Disney Store ($39.95)

Novelty:

  • The Good Dinosaur Scooter by Bravo ($59.87)
  • The Good Dinosaur Bike by Huffy ($34.94)
  • The Good Dinosaur Game by Wonder Forge ($14.99)
  • The Good Dinosaur Journal by Disney Store ($19.95)
  • The Good Dinosaur Foot Spot Mug by Disney Store ($14.95)

Home Décor:

  • The Good Dinosaur Pillow Pals by Jay Franco ($19.95)
  • The Good Dinosaur Comforter by Kohl’s ($59.99 – $79.99)

The Good Dinosaur Titles:

  • The Good Dinosaur Read-Along book and CD by Disney Press ($10.95)
  • The Good Dinosaur Die-Cut Board Book by Disney Press($12.99)
  • The Good Dinosaur Picture Book and eBook bundle by Disney Press ($17.99)
  • The Good Dinosaur Little Golden Book ($4.99)
  • The Good Dinosaur The Journey Home: Step Into Reading, Level 2 ($4.99)
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Photos: Cinderella Castle Hub Construction

Take a look at the Cinderella Castle Hub construction.  The newly revamped and spacious area is near completion.

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Photo Update: Disney Springs Construction

Take a look at the ongoing construction around Disney Springs.

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25 best theme park dark rides in the world

With detailed storytelling and immersive environments, dark rides put the theme in theme parks.

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