We are getting down to the wire, y’all! “Star Wars: The Force Awakens” is a little over two months away and somehow Lucasfilm is keeping the hype train rolling smoothly without unveiling any new information.
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Toy Industry Names Disney’s Bob Iger as 2016 Inductee into Esteemed Hall of Fame
The Toy Industry Association (TIA) announced today that it is excited to induct Robert A. Iger, Chairman and CEO of The Walt Disney Company, into the Toy Industry Hall of Fame. Mr. Iger was selected by members of TIA in recognition of his significant contributions to the industry and the impact his work has had on the lives of children worldwide.
Mr. Iger joins an impressive roster of 70 toy industry luminaries, including Jim Henson and George Lucas, who have been inducted into the Hall since it was established in 1984. The induction ceremony will be held on February 12, 2016 in conjunction with the annual Toy of the Year (TOTY) Awards celebration at the American Museum of Natural History in New York City.
Mr. Iger is the steward of the world’s largest media company and some of the most respected and adored brands around the globe. He has grown Disney’s portfolio of beloved brands with the acquisition of Pixar (2006), Marvel (2009), and Lucasfilm (2012), three of the entertainment industry’s greatest storytelling companies. Always one to embrace new technology, Mr. Iger has made Disney an industry leader through its creative content offerings across new and multiple platforms.
“Just about every child around the globe has been touched by the magic of Disney,” said TIA President & CEO, Steve Pasierb. “Mr. Iger has done an impressive job of building on Disney’s rich history and growing their storytelling portfolio, creating new experiences and unforgettable memories for generations of kids to come.”
The 2016 ceremony honoring Mr. Iger will take place at the 16th Annual Toy of the Year (TOTY) Awards on Friday evening, February 12, 2016 at the American Museum of Natural History in New York City. The ceremony will kick off the 113th North American International Toy Fair. The Toy Industry Hall of Fame is housed with the National Toy Hall of Fame at The Strong museum inRochester, NY.
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REIMAGINED FLYING FISH CAFÉ COMING TO DISNEY’S BOARDWALK RESORT IN 2016
In 2016, Flying Fish Café on Disney’s BoardWalk at Walt Disney World® Resort will close for several months as Walt Disney Imagineering and the culinary team reimagine the popular dining spot.
Jan. 31, 2016 is the last day to dine at Flying Fish Café before it is reimagined.
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Your Complete Guide To All the Things Owned by Disney
The Walt Disney Company is one of the biggest media and entertainment corporations in the world. Known best for its popular animated feature films and tourist-favorite theme parks and resorts…
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TBT: The History of the 20K Leagues Under the Sea Attraction Part 1 by David Caamano
October 14th 2015, would have marked the 44th anniversary of the beloved attraction 20,000 Leagues Under the Sea: Submarine Voyage at the Magic Kingdom in Orlando. In this week’s Throwback Thursday Article, we will explore this crowd favourite attraction that opened two weeks after the grand opening of Walt Disney World and the Magic Kingdom.
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TripAdvisor tries to make Disney vacation planning easier
Planning a trip to a Disney theme park can be a lot of work, and yet millions of people do it every year. TripAdvisor has an idea to improve the process…
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SPIDER-MAN ARRIVES AT DISNEYLAND PARK NOV. 16 IN THE NEW SUPER HERO HQ
When the reimagined Super Hero HQ opens this fall at Disneyland® Park, everyone’s favorite web slinger is swinging in for the occasion. That’s right! Spider-Man will be making his Disneyland Resort debut in a heroic new character greeting location, where your Clients can snap a photo, grab an autograph or just thank him for keeping everyone safe from the likes of Doctor Octopus and the Green Goblin!
Super Hero HQ is the West Coast home base of some of the greatest heroes in the universe. It’s the place to go, not only to meet some of those heroes, but to discover the super hero within. Guests can tour Treasures of Asgard and cross the Bifrost to come face-to-face with the mighty Avenger, Thor. They can also virtually suit up as Iron Man and check out the Hall of Armor at Iron Man Tech Presented by Stark Industries, play some of the latest games in the Game Center and pick up some Super Hero gear to take with them on their journey home.
Super Hero HQ opens Nov.16, 2015 in the Tomorrowland Expo Center at Disneyland Park.
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Should Walt Disney Co. Charge Demand-Based Prices at Its Parks?
Disney has steadily raised its theme park ticket prices over the past several decades. Ten years ago, a one-day pass to Walt Disney World cost $59.75, or $71.65 adjusting for inflation.
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Pixar’s ‘Sanjay’s Super Team’ Hits Many Firsts
A superhero project is coming from Pixar later this year and no, it’s not an “Incredibles” sequel.
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2 Big Names Hint at Playing Marvel Characters
Bryan Cranston mentioned during a panel at New York Comic Con that he’s interested in playing a villain in a Marvel movie, more specifically theX-Men supervillain Mister Sinister.
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