It was all the way back in January that Cinebablend exclusively reported that George Lucas’ ideas for Star Wars: Episode 7 were ignored by J.J. Abrams and company, as the production decided to go in a different direction with what would wind up being Star Wars: The Force Awakens.
Take a look at some of the menus from around World Showcase during the 2015 Flower & Garden Festival.
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Pixie power and persistence pushed Lenore Moreno to smash a race record by almost 9 minutes in the fourth annual Tinker Bell Half Marathon presented by PANDORA Jewelry at Disneyland Resort. Looking much like a pixie herself, the five-foot, 24-year-old West Covina, Calif. resident flew by her competition, finishing in a mere 1:15:55. The former race record was 1:24:11. She was also nearly nine minutes ahead of second-place finisher Ann Mazur of Charlottesville, VA (1:24:10). Anne-Marie Nuno of Irvine, Calif. came in third (1:24:21).
“Just being inside Disneyland, I think that’s what gave me that push and helped me to forget about how long this half marathon was and just to enjoy the moment,” Moreno said. “I couldn’t have done it anywhere else. Passing under that castle was just magical.”
Moreno started running as a freshman in high school. She continued in college and dreamed of running in a runDisney race but school always got in the way. She finally realized her dream, making history this Mother’s Day. She even had a message for her mom.
“I love you! Happy Mother’s Day!” Moreno said.
Grandmothers, mothers, daughters, aunts and nieces were some of the 13,000 women who spent their Mother’s Day racing along an entertainment-filled 13.1-mile course through Disney California Adventure and Disneyland Parks, as well as by several Anaheim landmarks. Among them, was the Evans family from Irvine, Calif. Cheryl and Coco Evans, wearing identical Tinker Bell costumes, crossed the finish line together.
“Doing this race with me is priceless,” said mom Cheryl Evans. “It’s a memory that will last a lifetime. I’m so happy!”
More than 32,050 runners competed in various events during the weekend that included the Never Land 5K, the Tinker Bell 10K, runDisney Kids Races, a health and fitness expo and the inaugural Pixie Dust Challenge, which involved runners completing the 10K on Saturday and the half marathon on Sunday.
Academy-award winning actor and producer George Clooney also came to Disneyland Resort this holiday weekend with his family for the world premiere of Disney’s new mystery adventure “Tomorrowland.”
In total, there were more than 16,000 runners from across the nation and 22 countries. Finishers received a commemorative Tinker Bell “wings’’ medal. The Tinker Bell Half Marathon Weekend is one of eight annual runDisney events and one of two women-focused events. The other is the Disney Princess Half Marathon Weekend presented by Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals, which takes place in February at Walt Disney World Resort near Orlando, Fla. Both events are designed to celebrate and promote women’s empowerment, women’s health and an active lifestyle. And both are among the nation’s largest race weekends geared towards women.
Runners can register for any runDisney race weekend at www.rundisney.com.
In the world of corporate movie making The Walt Disney Company has transformed itself in recent years as the one of the key players, hoovering up its competitors and assimilating them into its monopoly-seeking mass and raking in huge sums of money in the process.
There’s a whole new World of Color coming soon to the Disneyland Resort! If you thought the popular nighttime spectacular was amazing before, just wait until you experience World of Color – Celebrate! The Wonderful World of Walt Disney, debuting May 22, 2015 during the Disneyland Resort Diamond Celebration!
George Clooney came back to Disneyland for the first time in 20 years on Saturday to celebrate the upcoming release of his long-awaited movie, “Tomorrowland.”
When the Disneyland® Resort Diamond Celebration begins May 22, 2015,guests are invited down the Rabbit Hole to experience Mad T Party – a dazzling new version of the popular nighttime dance party.
Over at the Main Stage, guests can enjoy the sounds of the most amazing band this side of Wonderland, featuring contemporary and classic rock favorites, as well as newly mashed-up Disney tunes. And, when the band is not onstage, the White Rabbit DJ takes over playing the hottest and latest dance tunes.
At nearby House of Cards,guests can try their luck at a series of interactive games and activities, or just chill out with a cold drink from the Drink Me Bar or Chiller Truck. And, they can check out a new fantastical photo location created in the spirit of Diamond Mad T Party, while paying tribute to the Diamond Celebration.
Over at the Hollywood Backlot Stage,guests can enjoy the high-energy performances of talented dance crew, the Hottest Deck in town.
Plus, whimsical and mischievous hosts, Tweedle Dee and Tweedle Dum, will share some celebratory moments of their own.
The fantastical fun begins May 22, 2015 at Disney California Adventure Park!
Sip margaritas by the water.
Watch 1960s Amphicars tool around the lagoon, then roll up the boat ramp.
Chow down on raw oysters, crab legs and juicy steak.
Get a shave the old-fashioned way at the barbershop.
These are just a few things awaiting Downtown Disney guests.…
With a fall release for latest “Disney Infinity” game in sight, a list of figures for the game is starting to trickle out. Previous “Disney Infinity 1.0” and “2.0” figures will work, in addition to the new figures which will include Olaf of “Frozen” fame, Hulkbuster Iron Man, Ultron, “Star Wars” characters and for the first time, classic Mickey Mouse.
Sooner or later, Disney is going to have to address the 800-ton gorilla in the room. Comcast’s Universal Orlando unveiled Wednesday the latest addition to its collection of theme park experiences.
