Billed as the successor to the beloved Main Street Electrical Parade, Disneyland’s new 1.5 million-light Paint the Night will be a near carbon copy of a Hong Kong Disneyland nighttime parade.
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These Marvel/NFL mashups might be the best imaginary helmets yet
There have been a lot of sweet, made-up NFL helmets recently. There have been Star Wars helmets and even NBA helmets. Now, courtesy of Justin Kozisek, Marvel Comics has gotten the NFL helmet treatment. The results are AWESOME.
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Video – Disney Descendants – Official Trailer
The children of both the Disney heroes and villains come together this summer in the new original movie Descendants on Disney Channel!
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Disney Vacation Account: Savings Program Lets Guests Plan and Save Now for Future Dream Trips With Disney
A magical way for aspiring guests to make their Disney vacation dreams a reality is Disney Vacation Account, a savings program that allows participants to plan and save for their dream Disney vacation.
Disney Vacation Account provides easy to use online tools to help participants estimate the cost of their Disney vacation based on current prices (prices are subject to change) and manage a savings plan that is right for them and their budget. As excitement builds toward the Big Day, participants save at their own pace – a little at a time — toward the goal of their dream Disney trip, making contributions using their debit, credit or Disney gift card.
There are no fees to create or maintain an account. There’s even the incentive of Disney Gift Cards. Open a Disney Vacation Account and use it to pay for a vacation before Dec. 31, 2017 (date subject to extension) and you’ll be eligible for a $20 Disney Gift Card for every $1,000 spent on qualified Disney vacation purchases. Certain limitations apply.* Participants must request the cards 4-6 weeks in advance of their vacation to allow time for delivery to their mailing addresses.
Disney Vacation Account contributions may be used to pay for pre-arrival vacation packages, cruise fare and hotel reservations at Disney-owned and operated resorts in the following destinations:
- Disneyland Resort in California
- Walt Disney World Resort in Florida
- Disney Cruise Line
- Adventures by Disney
- Aulani, a Disney Resort & Spa in Hawai’i
At any time, participants can manage their accounts by visiting www.disneyvacationaccount.com and track their savings progress on their very own webpage.
In order to create a Disney Vacation Account, you must be a resident of one of the 50 states, District of Columbia or Puerto Rico, and you must be at least the age of majority. Participants can set up automatic ongoing contributions every week, every other week or monthly or make one-time contributions from their debit or credit card.
What savings they build may be used at any time to pay for a Disney vacation. Users can start the process as far as five years in advance of their vacation. The minimum savings to open an account is $10.
Disney Vacation Account may be used again and again, too. Once guests apply their savings towards their vacation, guests can use their account to begin planning their next Disney getaway and start saving toward it. Disney does not impose an expiration date on account savings and leftover or unused savings are completely refundable at any time.
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Disney’s Maker enters Marvel universe
Almost one year after its $1 billion acquisition, Maker Studios is happy to be a part of the Disney family.
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‘Avengers: Age of Ultron’: Everything You Need to Know Before Seeing the Movie
The wait is almost over for Marvel fans. “Avengers: Age of Ultron” hits theaters nationwide on Friday and is the culmination of 10 Marvel films leading us to this epic movie where the team faces off against possibly their most powerful villain yet.
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Disney World on the cheap
Let’s face it, Disney World is expensive. With a one-day ticket to Walt Disney World’s Magic Kingdom now going for $105, families are looking for more ways to save. Here are some tips on how to get the most out of your trip.
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12 Reasons to Get Excited About the Disneyland Diamond Celebration
Storytelling: “I love that fact that we are really pushing the storytelling envelope on all the entertainment offerings for the Diamond Celebration. It’s great fun to research and use technology to create these immersive worlds, knowing guests will see our classic stories in mesmerizing new ways. It’s going to bring Disneyland to life in ways they couldn’t even imagine.” – Steve Davison, Executive Parades & Spectaculars, Walt Disney Imagineering Creative Entertainment
Guest Service: “Our Cast Members are the stewards of an incredible legacy that Walt Disney bestowed upon us. They are the storytellers who bring our amazing experiences to life, and they are the heart and soul of every meaningful interaction that takes place at the Disneyland Resort. I’m looking forward to watching them shine throughout our Diamond Celebration.” – Michael Colglazier, President, Disneyland Resort
Music: “I felt Walt Disney had a lot of heart and this song, ‘A Kiss Goodnight,’ is for him. It commemorates the 60th Anniversary of Disneyland opening and it’s for Walt because he’s the one who came up with the idea of having fireworks at the end of the night. He wanted to give the folks who were leaving after a day at the park a little extra gift from him, and that was why he called it a little kiss goodnight. So as they leave, and they see fireworks shooting in the sky and they hear music and see Tinker Bell flying across the sky, all these things were Walt Disney’s gift to his guests. That story inspired this song, ‘A Kiss Goodnight’ for the new fireworks show. After all these years, people still get a kiss goodnight, so this is very special for me.” – Richard M. Sherman, Disney Legend and composer of a new song for the “Disneyland Forever” fireworks spectacular, adding to his repertoire of Disney songs, many written with his brother, Robert B. Sherman
Whimsy: “I can’t wait to see (the ‘Mary Poppins’ sequence in “Disneyland Forever” fireworks). I can’t figure out how they’re going to do it. I guess the chimney sweeps will go down the side of Main Street, over the buildings. It’s going to be spectacular! I wish Walt were here (to experience it).” – Dick Van Dyke, Disney legend, award-winning actor, comedian, singer and star in Disney films such as “Mary Poppins”
Nostalgia: “I grew up with the Main Street Electrical Parade and, at the start of my career, I worked for the original creator of the Main Street Electrical Parade, Bob Jani. This new parade has wonderful nods back to the original, but ‘Paint the Night’ has a whole new feel, plus amazing visuals and technology that will ‘wow’ our guests.” – Sayre Wiseman, Executive Producer, Walt Disney Imagineering Creative Entertainment
Brilliance: “The new ‘Paint the Night’ parade features eight sparkling stories that create a beautiful river of light coming down Main Street, U.S.A. The floats, performers and props are all choreographed together with dazzling lights, and guests can interact with it all.”—Tracy Halas, Choreographer Walt Disney Parks and Resorts, Creative Entertainment
Fun: “I just have always grown up with Disney on my brain and now that I have kids of my own, it’s super great to be able to show them the things that excited me when I was a kid.” – Neil Patrick Harris, co-host of “World of Color – Celebrate!”
Humor: “ ‘World of Color – Celebrate!’ is a completely new show and it harks back to Walt Disney, himself, as he imagined Disneyland, a place that would continue to grow and innovate for many generations. There is so much wonderful humor plus heartfelt moments in the new ‘World of Color – Celebrate!’ I think guests will want to see it again and again.” – Sayre Wiseman, Executive Producer, Walt Disney Imagineering
Innovation: “I can’t wait for guests to see all the new entertainment being created for the Diamond Celebration. From telling stories in the sky to painting the night with light, guests will be immersed in innovation, enchanted by wonderful narratives, and reminded of the incredible legacy of Walt Disney.” – John Addis, Show Director, Walt Disney Parks and Resorts Creative Entertainment
Family: “What makes this (60th anniversary) even more special is coming to the Disneyland Resort with family, or when you come with someone who has never been before, because you get to live it again through them. Watching them being surprised and excited to be here, that’s what makes it special.” – Diego Boneta, Mexican singer and actor, and frequent guest at the Disneyland Resort
Diamonds: “I’m looking forward to seeing Sleeping Beauty Castle in all its finery. I remember the golden crowns of the 50th (anniversary). Can’t wait for the diamond bling.” –Leigh Ann Lambert, Huntington Beach, CA. Disneyland Resort Annual Passholder
24-hour Celebration: “I graduate college on May 22 and I’m very excited to experience it all with friends, and to be wearing my cap until 6 a.m. on May 23!”—Kelsy Nicolini, La Mirada, CA. Disneyland Resort Annual Passholder
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Walt Disney Records The Legacy Collection Disneyland Set For Release Exclusively At Disneyland Resort On May 20
The eighth release from The Legacy Collection celebrates the 60th anniversary of Disneyland Resort with a 3-disc set, which features classic music from attractions. The set was produced and compiled by Grammy®-winning producer Randy Thornton.
This release coincides with the Diamond Celebration and will be available exclusively at Disneyland Resort beginning May 20th, with a wide release set for August 21.
The Legacy Collection Disneyland explores the rich past behind songs and attractions past and present. Beginning with the recordings from the opening day of Disneyland in 1955, the collection guides the listener down Main Street U.S.A., through the greatest attractions, shows and lands that exist today and those that are a happy memory.
Discs One and Two cover the lands beginning with Main Street U.S.A., Adventureland, Frontierland, New Orleans Square, Critter Country, Fantasyland, Mickey’s Toontown and Tomorrowland, plus 5 songs from Disney California Adventure Park. Disc Three features an additional 12 songs from Disney California Adventure Park, plus music from “The Main Street Electrical Parade” and “Fantasmic!”
The liner notes provide extensive historical background by writer Stacia Martin, a 37-year veteran of the Walt Disney Company and Disney Historian, who oversees special projects for many divisions of the company including Walt Disney World, Walt Disney Imagineering and Walt Disney Records.
The CD cover and 24-page booklet feature newly created artwork inspired by Disneyland from Lorelay Bove, a visual development artist at Walt Disney Animation Studios (“Big Hero 6,” “Wreck-It Ralph,” “Tangled”). Bove was recently named one of ’10 Animators to Watch’ by Variety (March 3, 2015).
Walt Disney Records The Legacy Collection Disneyland 3-disc set will be available exclusively at Disneyland Resort beginning May 20 and on August 21 at Disney Music Emporium: disneymusicemporium.com. For more information on Disney Music Emporium, please visit, DisneyMusicEmporium.com become a fan at Facebook.com/disneymusicemporium or follow us at Twitter.com/DisneyMusicEmp.
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5 Disney Movies That Could Be Bigger Than ‘Star Wars’
The Internet gasped in collective glee when the latest “Star Wars VII: The Force Awakens” trailer was released earlier this month. The preview has amassed more than 40 million views on YouTube, and it’s a safe bet that a lot more people than that will ultimately see the sci-fi flick when it hits theaters in December.
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