Scarlet Witch/Wanda Maximoff is the newest female in the Marvel Cinematic Universe, and she might be the most powerful. Introduced in the comics in the 1960s, Scarlet Witch is known as a longtime member of the Avengers. However, “Avengers: Age of Ultron” won’t show her as a hero right away.
It’s become standard practice for studios to churn out the most bland, unimaginative posters possible for their films, but then release a really gorgeous one for people who buy tickets for opening night IMAX screenings. Marvel has created four incredible Avengers: Age of Ultron IMAX posters but only one will be given out to ticket buyers.
The most magical place on earth just got even more magical, especially for certain bellies. BabyCakes, a vegan and gluten-free bakery, has stationed a spot in the Downtown Disney Marketplace, a shopping and dining area that’s not to be confused with Main Street at Magic Kingdom.
Exciting new entertainment, dining and shopping experiences crisscross Walt Disney World Resort throughout the summer, offering something for everyone.
Whether guests are seeking cool thrills on attractions such as Seven Dwarfs Mine Train at Magic Kingdom, Soarin’ at Epcot or Expedition Everest at Disney’s Animal Kingdom, visiting their favorite “Frozen” pals at Disney’s Hollywood Studios, shopping at Downtown Disney or splashing around at Disney’s Water Parks – there are endless ways to have a ‘cool’ time.
The Coolest Summer Ever ramps up starting May 15 when cool stars from another galaxy invade Disney’s Hollywood Studios during Star Wars Weekends. Guests can experience special shows, presentations and dining options, as well as encounter Star Wars celebrities and characters for photo ops and autograph signings. The event runs each Friday to Sunday May 15 – June 14 and is included with Disney’s Hollywood Studios park admission.
The Coolest Summer Ever features a special event when Magic Kingdom Park will be open for 24 hours of nonstop fun May 22-23, Memorial Day Weekend, the official start of summer.
Things get chilly when “Frozen” Summer Fun LIVE starts June 17 and continues daily through Sept. 7 at Disney’s Hollywood Studios. Guest favorites Anna, Elsa, Kristoff and Olaf are welcomed to Hollywoodland twice each day as they take part in the Frozen Royal Welcome, a festive cavalcade throughout Disney’s Hollywood Studios, accompanied by the Royal Arendelle Flag Corps and a flurry of skaters, skiers and ice cutters.
During the cavalcade, Anna leads the procession in an elaborate horse-drawn sleigh, with Elsa gliding by on a stunning, ice palace float. The entire procession pauses twice along the route in tribute to these visitors from Arendelle, as guests in Hollywoodland are invited to join in singing “Let It Go!”
Just in time for “Frozen” Summer Fun LIVE, the popular show, For the First Time in Forever: A “Frozen” Sing-Along Celebration, moves into the beautiful Hyperion Theater (formerly Superstar Television Theater), located right in the heart of Disney’s Hollywood Studios. The Royal Historians of Arendelle host this fun and comedic retelling of the unique story of their kingdom, filled with delightful, sing-along moments from “Frozen,” plus all-new in-theater effects and special appearances by Anna, Elsa and Kristoff.
But that’s not all that’s in store for guests visiting “Frozen” Summer Fun LIVE.
The fun centers around the Event Stage throughout the day, with Olaf’s Summer Cool Down — where Olaf keeps things cool several times each day by sharing a burst from his personal snow cloud.
Then once the sun goes down, DJ Chill and some favorite Disney Characters take to the stage to host the “Coolest Summer Ever” Dance Party.
As the night comes to a close, Anna, Elsa, Kristoff and Olaf come together at the Event Stage for a grand finale to the day’s festivities, kicking off an awe-inspiring “Frozen” Fireworks display set to the music of “Frozen” and, of course, a flurry of snow!
This past weekend, the four actors who play the Johnson family children on ABC’s comedy “black-ish”, kicked off their summer break together at Walt Disney World Resort in Florida following the wrap of the show’s first season. “black-ish” stars Anthony Anderson and Tracee Ellis Ross as the parents of four children played by Yara Shahidi as Zoey Johnson, Marcus Scribner as Andre Johnson, Jr., Miles Brown as Jack Johnson, and Marsai Martin as Diane Johnson.
The show, which has new episodes airing through May, has become the season’s No. 1 new comedy in adults 18-49 and swept the 2015 NAACP Image Awards’ television comedy categories, including Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Comedy Series for Shahidi. To celebrate the show’s success, Shahidi, Scribner, Brown and Martin took their break time together along with their actual parents to get an early start on Walt Disney World’s Coolest Summer Ever celebration.
Some of their vacation highlights included:
the “black-ish” billboard at Disney’s Hollywood Studios
“black-ish” airs Wednesdays at 9:30|8:30c on ABC with new episodes airing through May and the season repeated throughout the summer.
On the heels of the magical success of Disney’s live-action “Cinderella,” the studio is eyeing another live-action retelling: “Mulan.”
Long before it was a hit movie franchise featuring a certain swaggering scallywag with a penchant for eccentric fashions, Pirates of the Caribbean was just a little boat ride at Disneyland.
Following in the footsteps of X-Men: Days of Future Past, Joss Whedon’s The Avengers: Age of Ultron has its work cut out for it when it comes to crafting interesting Quicksilver sequences.
You love Dole Whips. We know. One of the issues was the location of Aloha Isle in the Magic Kingdom. Because of the popularity of Dole Whips the location of Aloha Isle seemed to always have long lines and many time would create congestion around the Adventureland entrance.
Disney has decided to switch Aloha Isle and Sunshine Tree Terrace locations and from the looks of things it appears to be a great move.
Take a look at some photos from the Wonderland Gallery at the Marketplace Co-Op store at Downtown Disney at Walt Disney World.
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