Which rides or attractions that exist at both Disneyland and Walt Disney World are markedly better in one version or the other?
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See How Disney’s Famous Logo Has Changed Through The Years
You know it so well: A cascading beacon of light reveals the slitted silhouette of a castle. There’s a bright flash with one of the most recognizable signatures ever, and, for a finishing touch, a shooting arc against the blue backdrop.
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SMS Audio and Walt Disney Parks and Resorts Announce New Strategic Alliance
SMS Audio, LLC (www.SMSAudio.com), a premier audio headphone brand, and Walt Disney Parks and Resorts have entered into a multi-year strategic alliance naming SMS Audio the official headphones of Walt Disney World Resort in Florida and Disneyland Resort in California.
SMS Audio products, including Star Wars First Edition SMS Audio headphones are available for purchase now at select locations throughout Walt Disney World and Disneyland Resorts. In the spring, the Second Edition Star Wars SMS Audio headphone collection will be available depicting fan favorite themes such as Tie Fighter, Chewbacca, R2-D2 and Darth Vader.
“Establishing an alliance with Walt Disney Parks and Resorts is consistent with our strategic goal to build SMS Audio into a premiere global audio brand,” said Brian M. Nohe, president of SMS Audio. “We look forward to building upon this alliance even further.”
As part of this agreement, SMS Audio will be a sponsor of Star Tours – The Adventures Continue attraction at Disney’s Hollywood Studios in Florida and will feature their products at the park’s annual Star Wars Weekends. SMS Audio will also be a sponsor of the Avengers Super Heroes Half Marathon Weekend and Star Wars Half Marathon Weekend, both at Disneyland Resort in California.
In addition, SMS Audio has been named the Official Headphones of D23: The Official Disney Fan Club. Along with product opportunities for D23 Members, SMS Audio will be a part of this year’s D23 EXPO 2015: The Ultimate Disney Fan Event, taking place at the Anaheim Convention Center August 14–16, 2015.
“This alliance brings together two companies who share a commitment to providing high-quality entertainment experiences,” said Tiffany Rende, senior vice president of Disney Corporate Alliances and Operating Participants. “We’re thrilled to have SMS Audio join us as we continue to enhance our guest offerings.”
To learn more about SMS Audio and its products, visit www.smsaudio.com.
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Disney Cruise Line to Sail First British Isles Itinerary in 2016
In 2016, Disney Cruise Line is sailing its first British Isles itinerary, visiting Scotland, England, Ireland and France. Throughout the summer of 2016, Disney Cruise Line will also return to Norway, Iceland and ports of call in more than 15 European countries.
In addition to the tour of Europe with limited engagements in the Baltic, Norwegian Fjords, Iceland, British Isles, Greek Isles and the Mediterranean, Disney Cruise Line will revisit favorite destinations elsewhere around the globe including Alaska, the Caribbean and the Bahamas.
British Isles
Disney Magic will sail from Dover, England on its very first British Isles itinerary. Your Clients can explore the majestic beauty of Scotland, experience Highland culture, sample traditional cuisine and spirits and discover the country’s iconic castles.
12-night British Isles
Ports: Invergordon, Kirkwall and Greenock (Glasgow), Scotland; Newcastle and Liverpool, England; Dublin, Ireland; Le Havre (Paris), France; and Guernsey (Channel Islands).
Departure Date: June 5, 2016
Iceland and Norway
On these new Disney Magic sailings, your Clients can experience the natural wonders of Iceland and the splendor and charm of Norway.
12-night departing from Dover, England
Ports: Reykjavik and Akureyri, Iceland; Bergen and Stavanger Norway; Kirkwall, Scotland; and Newcastle, England
Departure Date: June 17, 2016
12-night departing from Copenhagen, Denmark
Ports: Reykjavik and Akureyri, Iceland; Bergen, Stavanger, Oslo and Kristiansand, Norway; Kirkwall and Invergordon, Scotland; and Newcastle, England
Departure Date: July 13, 2016
Norwegian Fjords from Dover
For the first time, Disney Cruise Line will sail from Dover, England on a 7-night cruise to the majestic Norwegian fjords.
Ports: Stavanger, Alesund, Geiranger and Bergan Norway
Departure Date: May 29, 2016
More Summer 2016 Itineraries
During the summer of 2016, Disney Magic will return to favorite destinations in northern Europe, the Greek Isles and the Mediterranean with a variety of seven-night and longer sailings.
From May through August 2016, the Disney Wonder will return to Alaska, sailing from Vancouver, Canada to Tracy Arm, Skagway, Juneau and Ketchikan.
And, the Disney Dream and Disney Fantasy will continue to sail from Port Canaveral, Florida to The Bahamas and Caribbean on a variety of itineraries. Most of these cruises include a stop at Disney Castaway Cay, a private island paradise.
Bookings for the summer 2016 itineraries open to Gold and Platinum Castaway Club Members via phone on Wednesday, March 25 and to all Guests on March 26th via phone and online.
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‘Star Wars’ Live-Action TV Show Coming After New Trilogy?
It’s well known that before George Lucas sold his LucasFilm empire to Disney, he was planning a Star Wars live-action TV series. Scripts had already been written for this ambitious project, but the show needed to find funding.
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Match the evil quote to the Disney villain – quiz
The wicked stepmother is reborn in this week’s Cinderella but how does she compare to some classic Disney scoundrels?
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What Will Drive Growth For Disney’s U.S. Resort Operations?
Disney’s U.S. resort operations have been trending well for the past few years. The company currently offers around 31,000 guest rooms in its U.S. theme parks. Hotel operations primarily depend on two factors, occupancy rate and average per room spending.
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Can ‘Avengers: Age Of Ultron’ Break ‘Avengers’ Opening Weekend Record?
The debut of Avengers: Age of Ultron presents a somewhat unique situation, in that it is the sequel to an “original” that absolutely clobbered the opening weekend record and opened and what could be considered peak performance potential.
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What Are the Major Differences Between the Disneyland and Disney World Experience?
Disneyland Resort (DLR) and Walt Disney World (WDW) are aimed at two very different vacation experiences.
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First Look at Disneyland Resort Diamond Celebration Merchandise
Take a behind the scenes look into the Disneyland Resort Diamond Celebration showroom, where you can see for yourselves some of the amazing items headed your way this May at the Disneyland Resort.
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