Take a look at some photos of the Super Hero Headquarters Store at Downtown Disney.
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Future of Disney World: Rides, lands and more on tap
Many areas of Walt Disney World Resort spent months of 2014 and early 2015 under construction.
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Disney’s launching a new line of augmented reality wearable toys
Disney will bring Marvel’s Avengers to life in the real world this October through Playmation, a new line of wearables, connected toys, and apps that use Bluetooth wireless technology, cloud computing, and the voices of Marvel characters to immerse players in an augmented reality battle between super heroes and super villains.
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Eat to the Beat of Top Pop Bands during 20th Epcot International Food & Wine Festival
Four new Eat to the Beat musical acts join 18 fan-favorite bands for a rockin’ lineup of pop hit makers tuned up to celebrate the 20th Epcot International Food & Wine Festival Sept. 25-Nov. 16 at Walt Disney World Resort.
New-to-the-festival acts – Tiffany, Everclear, Maxi Priest and Chaka Khan — and 18 returning acts including Jo Dee Messina, Rick Springfield and The Pointer Sisters will rock the America Gardens Theatre stage during concerts at 5:30, 6:45 and 8 p.m. daily. The lineup (subject to change and included in Epcot admission) includes:
- Sept. 25-27 David Cook “The Time of My Life”
- Sept. 28-29 Wilson Phillips “Hold On”
- Sept. 30-Oct. 1 Christopher Cross “Sailing”
- Oct. 2-4 STARSHIP starring Mickey Thomas “We Built This City”
- Oct. 5-7 Smash Mouth “Walkin’ On the Sun”
- Oct. 8-9 The Pointer Sisters “I’m So Excited”
- Oct. 10-11 38 Special “Caught Up in You”
- Oct. 12-13 Rick Springfield “Jessie’s Girl”
- Oct. 14-16 Sugar Ray “Fly”
- Oct. 17-18 S.O.S. Band “Take Your Time (Do It Right)”
- Oct. 19-21 Air Supply “All Out of Love”
- Oct. 22-23 Fuel “Shimmer”
- Oct. 24-25 NEW! Tiffany “I Think We’re Alone Now”
- Oct. 26-28 Dennis DeYoung, original member of the group STYX “Come Sail Away”
- Oct. 29-30 Jo Dee Messina “Lesson in Leavin’”
- Oct. 31-Nov. 1 NEW! Everclear “Santa Monica”
- Nov. 2-4 Boyz II Men “End of the Road”
- Nov. 5-6 Sister Hazel “All For You”
- Nov. 7-9 Big Bad Voodoo Daddy “Go Daddy-O”
- Nov. 10-12 Hanson “I Will Come to You”
- Nov. 13-14 NEW! Maxi Priest “Close to You”
- Nov. 15-16 NEW! Chaka Kahn “I Feel for You”
(Songs listed are for artist recognition only and may not be included in the concert play list)
Guests also can sip and nosh their way around the World Showcase and watch performers from many countries weave music, dance, acrobatics, comedy and other acts into the festivities. A sampling of World Showcase entertainment includes:
- Contemporary twist to Scottish folk music by the Paul McKenna Band (United Kingdom pavilion)
- Classic American pop hits performed a cappella by American Music Machine (America Gardens Theatre)
- Perfect harmony of Voices of Liberty (American Adventure rotunda)
- Infectious beat of internationally acclaimed Mariachi Cobre (Mexico pavilion)
- Retro British hits by British Revolution (United Kingdom pavilion)
- Jaw-dropping stunts by The Jeweled Dragon Acrobats (China pavilion)
- Hilarious antics of World Showcase Players (United Kingdom pavilion)
“IllumiNations: Reflections of Earth,” lights up the World Showcase with lasers, music and fireworks to provide a “wow” ending to each festival evening. Visit EpcotFoodFestival.com and watch for festival updates.
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Teen Beach 2 Soundtrack Available On Walt Disney Records June 22
On June 23, Walt Disney Records is set to release the surf-rock/pop soundtrack for “Teen Beach 2,” the highly anticipated surf and song sequel to “Teen Beach Movie,” the Disney Channel Original Movie that ranks as the second highest-rated cable television movie of all time. “Teen Beach 2” premieres Friday, June 26 (8:00 p.m., ET/PT) on Disney Channel U.S. followed by telecasts on Disney Channels around the world.
Currently available for pre-order at iTunes and the newly launched site www.DisneyChannelMusicStore.com, the soundtrack includes a blend of contemporary- and 1960s-inspired songs performed by the cast, an end credit song performed by Hollywood Records’ artist R5, one song performed by Hollywood Records’ artist Sabrina Carpenter, three bonus tracks and a radio version of Ross Lynch’s “On My Own” (written by Grammy Award-winning songwriter Evan Bogart, Riker Lynch, Rocky Lynch, Ross Lynch and Ellington Ratliff).
A fantastical music- and dance-driven story designed for kids, tweens and families, “Teen Beach 2” picks up at the close of summer. With surf season over and high school back in session, laid-back Brady and studious Mack’s relationship is headed for a wipeout when they receive a surprise real-world visit from their 1960s silver screen friends, Lela and Tanner, who have remarkably departed “Wet Side Story,” quickly followed by their 1960s bikers and surfer friends led by Butchy, Cheechee and Seacat. Knowing first-hand that the “real” world and the movie world don’t mix, Mack, Brady and all of the “Wet Side Story” friends must quickly devise a plan and use the magic of Lela’s necklace to get everyone back to their movie world before it’s too late.
Reprising their singing and dancing roles are the multi-talented young cast, including Ross Lynch (“Austin & Ally” and Hollywood Records’ R5) as Brady, Maia Mitchell (“The Fosters”) as McKenzie (“Mack”), Grace Phipps (“Baby Daddy”) as Lela, Garrett Clayton (“The Fosters”) as Tanner, John DeLuca (“Twisted”) as Butchy, Jordan Fisher (Hollywood Records recording artist) as Seacat, Mollee Gray (“So You Think You Can Dance”) as Giggles, Chrissie Fit (“Pitch Perfect 2”) as Cheechee, Jessica Lee Keller (“Dancing with the Stars”) as Struts, William Loftis (“Teen Beach Movie”) as Lugnut, and Kent Boyd (“So You Think You Can Dance”) as Rascal. Joining the cast are Piper Curda (“I Didn’t Do It”) as Alyssa, Raymond Cham, Jr. (“Jessie”) as Devon and Ross Butler (“K.C. Undercover”) as Spencer.
Teen Beach Movie track list follows:
- “Best Summer Ever” Ross Lynch, Maia Mitchell, Garrett Clayton, Grace Phipps, John DeLuca, Jordan Fisher and Chrissie Fit
- “On My Own” Ross Lynch
- “Right Where I Wanna Be” Garrett Clayton and Grace Phipps
- “Falling for Ya” Jordan Fisher and Chrissie Fit
- “Wanna Be With You” Jordan Fisher
- “Twist Your Frown Upside Down” Ross Lynch, Maia Mitchell, Garrett Clayton and Grace Phipps
- “Silver Screen” Ross Lynch and Maia Mitchell
- “Rescue Me” Sabrina Carpenter
- “Gotta Be Me” Ross Lynch, Maia Mitchell, Garrett Clayton, Grace Phipps, John DeLuca and Jordan Fisher
- “Meant to Be (Reprise 3)” Ross Lynch, Maia Mitchell, Garrett Clayton and Grace Phipps
- “That’s How We Do” Ross Lynch, Maia Mitchell, Garrett Clayton, Grace Phipps, John DeLuca and Jordan Fisher
- “Starting Over” R5
Bonus Tracks:
- “On My Own” (Radio Version) Ross Lynch
- “Best Summer Ever” (Instrumental Only)
- “Gotta Be Me” (Instrumental Only)
Additional bonus content includes 3 instructional Dance-Along videos with the “Teen Beach 2” choreographer available exclusively on the physical CD (internet connection required).
The Teen Beach Movie soundtrack will be available wherever music is sold on June 22nd. For more information on Walt Disney Records’ releases become a fan at Facebook.com/disneymusic or follow us at Twitter.com/disneymusic.
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Disney Pictures Will Make Sure that ‘Frozen 2’ Will Be Truly Amazing
With the resounding success of “Frozen” late in 2013 which eventually became the most successful animated film in history, any attempt to make a sequel out of it will surely be under extreme pressure to either match its level or better yet, surpass it.
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WALT DISNEY ANIMATION STUDIOS CELEBRATES ITS UPCOMING PROJECTS AND ITS LEGACY THROUGH SHOWSTOPPING PRESENTATIONS, ENGAGING PANELS AND IMMERSIVE EXPERIENCES AT D23 EXPO 2015
Walt Disney Animation Studios today announced its most exciting presence at D23 EXPO yet. The event, presented by D23: The Official Disney Fan Club, will take place August 14–16 at the Anaheim Convention Center.
Calendar of Key PRESENTATIONS/ PANELS/ Events:
Every Story Is a Journey: The Upcoming Films of Walt Disney and Pixar Animation Studios
Friday, August 14, 3:00 pm – Hall D23
After meeting the Emotions inside the mind of an 11-year-old, taking a trip to San Fransokyo where a boy genius and his robot save the world, and falling in love with a queen with icy powers who wants to “let it go,” come see where Walt Disney and Pixar Animation Studios plan to take you next. In what has become a D23 EXPO must-see, host John Lasseter, chief creative officer of Walt Disney and Pixar Animation Studios, presents “Every Story is a Journey.” Filmmakers will unveil never-before-seen footage from Pixar’s upcoming The Good Dinosaur and Finding Dory and Disney Animation’s Zootopia and Moana. The event will include surprise announcements, musical performances, and appearances by the films’ star voice talent. Cell phones, cameras and all recording devices will be checked for this presentation.
Welcome to Zootopia!
Saturday, August 15, 1:30 pm – Stage 28
Welcome to Zootopia, a magnificent mammal metropolis, and home to Walt Disney Animation Studios’ next feature, the comedy-adventure Zootopia. Join directors Byron Howard (Tangled, Bolt) and Rich Moore (Wreck-It Ralph), producer Clark Spencer (Wreck-It Ralph, Bolt), and artists from the incredible production team as they introduce rookie rabbit-officer Judy Hopps, con-artist fox Nick Wilde and a host of dynamic animal characters, sharing footage and behind-the-scenes stories with D23 EXPO-goers.
Aladdin – The Making of a Classic
Saturday, August 15, 6:00 pm – Stage 28
Join Walt Disney Animation Studios filmmakers, including legendary directors John Musker and Ron Clements, animators Eric Goldberg (Genie) and Mark Henn (Jasmine), as well as Jasmine herself, Linda Larkin, and the two actors who gave life to the character Aladdin: Scott Weinger and Brad Kane, as they unveil the stories behind one of the great Disney classics, Aladdin, a film that led to a “whole new world” for animation.
The Shorts of Walt Disney Animation Studios: from Paperman to Prep & Landing, Feast to Frozen Fever
Sunday, August 16, 11:30 am – Stage 28
When Walt Disney and his brother Roy founded the Disney Brothers Studio in 1923, their first medium for storytelling was the animated short. More than 90 years later, Walt Disney Animation Studios continues this tradition, making groundbreaking and award-winning shorts including Feast, Paperman and this year’s hit Frozen Fever. Join the filmmakers behind these shorts and so many others, including Get a Horse!, John Henry, Lorenzo and The Ballad of Nessie for a conversation about this truly animated art form.
Frozen FANdemonium: A Musical Celebration!
Sunday, August 16, 3:00 pm – Hall D23
Join host Chris Montan, president, Walt Disney Music, and the Oscar®-winning songwriting team of Kristen Anderson-Lopez and Robert Lopez as they take you on a once-in-a-lifetime musical journey through the world of Frozen. This one-day-only performance features your favorite friends from the Walt Disney Animation Studios film—including Anna and Elsa––with sing-along experiences and fascinating stories behind some of your favorite Frozen songs.
The Tunes Behind the Toons: Screening/Q&A
Sunday, August 16, 6:00 pm, Stage 28
D23 EXPO invites you to a special screening and Q&A panel for The Tunes Behind the Toons, a short form documentary that celebrates the power of music in animation. From the silent film days when organists played live accompaniments, to the music within today’s animated features, this documentary traces the origins of cartoon music and its pioneers. Featuring interviews with Alan Menken, Randy Newman, Patrick Doyle, Mark Watters, Bruce Broughton, Richard Sherman and many others. Producer/director Dave Bossert will lead a star-studded Q&A following the presentation.
ON THE EXPO SHOW FLOOR:
Animation – Show Floor Exhibition
For the first time at D23 EXPO, Walt Disney and Pixar Animation Studios have created a joint experience no Disney fan should miss. With live demonstrations, presentations and autograph signings with top filmmakers from each studio, plus free giveaways and interactive displays featuring the films Inside Out, The Good Dinosaur, Zootopia, Finding Dory and Moana, this is a can’t-miss attraction for animation fans.
An Animator’s Gallery: Eric Goldberg
D23 EXPO 2015 hosts the first public exhibition anywhere of “An Animator’s Gallery: Eric Goldberg.” Celebrate Goldberg, whose artistry at Walt Disney Animation Studios began with his groundbreaking work on Genie in Aladdin, and continues to this day on projects such as the upcoming Moana and the 2014 Oscar®-nominated Mickey Mouse short Get A Horse! The exhibition features a collection of more than 100 of Goldberg’s caricatured creations of Disney characters, drawn in a style reminiscent of art seen on the famed walls of Sardi’s Restaurant and The Brown Derby. This incredible collection of art is from the newly released book An Animator’s Gallery: Eric Goldberg Draws the Disney Characters, and will be available for purchase in the Walt Disney Publishing pop-up shop on the EXPO show floor.
Frozen Album Signing
With the purchase of Frozen: The Songs or Frozen Picture Disc at the Disney Music Emporium, guests will be issued a wristband to secure a space for an album signing with Kristen Anderson-Lopez, Robert Lopez and Tom MacDougall (Co-Producer, Frozen Soundtrack) on Saturday, August 15 at 10:30 am.
Tickets for D23 EXPO 2015 are available at a discounted price for a limited time. Through June 30, 2015, tickets are $67 for a one-day adult admission and $48 for children 3–12. Tickets for members of D23: The Official Disney Fan Club are $58 for a one-day adult admission and $42 for children. Multi-day money-saving tickets are also available. D23 Members can save as much as $188 off the price of admission, based on the purchase of four three-day tickets at the D23 Member rate. For more information on tickets and the ticket pricing structure for D23 Members and general admission, visit D23EXPO.com.
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Disney is Planning a Maleficent Sequel!
With the original film having brought in more than $758 million worldwide, Walt Disney Pictures is developing a Maleficent sequel! Deadline has the news, reporting that the studio has hired Linda Woolverton…
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Splashing Around at Typhoon Lagoon by Jenn Romano
Even if you have been on countless trips to Walt Disney World, there are still probably some places that you have just not had the time to visit. This was the case for us, and since we have moved to Orlando, there are still places that we have not visited. Last summer, we discovered that we still hadn’t made a trip to the WDW water parks, and after some research, we decided to give Typhoon Lagoon a try, and we were not disappointed at all!
In order to give ourselves enough time, we decided to get to the park before it opened in the morning, and this turned out to be an excellent idea. We queued up at the entrance along with several other families. We did not know this at the time, but you can bring in ice chests with drinks and food as long as you do not bring in anything that is glass. We had a plan for entering the park. I would go and scout out a coveted shady seat, and my husband, Mark, was going to seek out a locker to rent. We wanted to put our dry clothes in a locker so that they would not get sandy or wet during our time at the park. When we entered the park, Mark went to retrieve the locker, and I headed over to the rope that was blocking the entrance to the lounge chair area. After a few minutes, the rope was dropped, and then everyone dashed for the chairs. We were lucky to find two chairs in the shade, and we set up our stuff, which included some extra towels and water. Then, we were off to ride some of the rides before the lines became too long later in the day. I am not a thrill ride kind of person, so we stuck to the raft rides and the family raft rides. These were fun, and I highly recommend that you ride them early before the line is too long. I would not have waited in a long line in the blazing sun on the hot wooden stairs for a one-minute raft ride. Don’t get me wrong; the ride was fun, but it would not have been worth a thirty-minute or longer wait.
After the raft rides, we settled into Castaway Creek, which is a lazy river that winds around the entire park. This was the highlight of the water park for me. It was so relaxing just to kick back and float around in the tube. There was so much shade and vegetation that you did not even feel too warm. As we floated around the park, we could catch a glimpse of some of the rides, and we could listen to the 1930s and 40s music that was being piped in. All in all, this attraction was my favorite!
Now, if you are adventurous, there are many more slides to ride, and we watched a few people splash down from them. There is also a Shark Reef where you can swim across a very cold 30-foot span of water to catch a glimpse of various fish. When you get in line, the cast members give you a snorkel and a pair of goggles that you can use as you slowly swim across the pool. This experience was not for me, so we did not try our luck with the fish. However, we did visit the underwater viewing tank where you could catch a glimpse of the fish as they swam along. That was close enough for me!
Before returning to the lazy river, we took a spin in the wave pool. I have never been in a wave pool before, and I was not adequately prepared for the strength of the waves that came at us. Even though I braced myself, I was sent careening over the concrete bottom of the pool, and I sustained some minor scrapes and cuts as a result. Word of warning: if you have little ones, stay in the very shallow section of this wave pool! Those waves are very strong, and they could easily pull a grown person several feet while under water. I can only imagine how that might scare a small child.
All in all, Typhoon Lagoon was fun and relaxing. I am not a thrill seeker, so I enjoyed floating around in the inner tube on Castaway Creek. If you would like to experience more slides and excitement, then Blizzard Beach might be for you. If you have time, give Typhoon Lagoon a try; it was a refreshing way to spend part of our last two days at WDW. Until next time, have a magical day, and keep moving forward!
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8 Other Disney World Attractions that Could Become Movies
One of the magical things about Disney World is that it has an abundance of attractions, every one of them being different (except for the numerous Dumbo rides they have now). But the cool thing is that only about half of these attractions are based on actual Disney movies.
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