Big Hero 6 provided Walt Disney Pictures its a second consecutive win in the Best Animated Feature category at the Oscars, following in the footsteps of last year’s Frozen.
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New York City Runner Has Dreams Come True with Disney Princess Half Marathon Victory
One year after Lauren Passell feared she would never run again because of a broken hip, she found herself in another unlikely place Sunday – the winner’s circle at the Disney Princess Half Marathon presented by Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals.
Passell, 30, from New York City, slipped on some ice last winter, breaking her right hip and plunging her running future into serious doubt. “I didn’t think I’d ever run a race again,’’ she said.
Turns out, all she really needed was a little Disney magic.
“I was afraid actually (to run again) but this race really pulled me through,’’ said Passell, who couldn’t walk for four months after the injury, took disability leave from her job and didn’t run normally again for nearly a year. “When I was stuck on my couch (during her recovery), I would dream about running here, I would fantasize about it. I mean, for me to run through Disney, it means the world to me. I feel like the luckiest person in the world.’’
Passell, a self-described Disney nerd, didn’t appear to need much luck Sunday at Walt Disney World Resort, pulling away from the field of more than 24,000 mostly-women runners just after the midway point of the 13.1-mile course through Epcot and Magic Kingdom. Her winning time of 1:22:59 was nearly 30 seconds faster than second-place finisher Heather Schulz of Orlando (1:23:28). Mariela Ortiz of Argentina was third (1:23:45).
While Passell’s winning time was far off the race record of 1:11:49, it was easily her fastest half marathon time ever and her first half marathon win. And a performance that apparently holds the kind of special meaning that can’t be measured in hours, minutes and seconds.
“I seriously think I had that little extra push because of the injury and I just felt so driven and so lucky to be healthy and able to move,’’ she said. “It’s a blessing to be able to run and I appreciate it now. I really do.’’
In all, more than 49,500 runners competed in various events during the weekend. The weekend included the Disney Frozen 5K, the Disney Princess Enchanted 10K,runDisney Kids Races and the Glass Slipper Challenge, which involved runners completing the 10K on Saturday and the half marathon on Sunday.
The weekend event also included a health and fitness expo which featured the latest running apparel and equipment, plus a speaker series involving running experts such asrunDisney’s official training consultant Jeff Galloway.
The Disney Princess Half Marathon Weekend is one of eight annual runDisney events and one of two women-focused events. The other is the Tinker Bell Half Marathon Weekend presented by PANDORA Jewelry, which takes place in May at Disneyland Resort in Anaheim, CA. 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.
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New Village Causeway Now Open at Downtown Disney Marketplace
The Village Causeway, a bridge connecting the area near The LEGO Store across the water to Rainforest Café, is now open at Downtown Disney Marketplace. This new area is quickly becoming a favorite spot for photos, sunset viewing and shopping. Guests can enjoy these new merchandise kiosks now open on the Village Causeway:
- Flour & Sugar – featuring baked items with Florida flavors
- Florida Bath Co. – offering bath products made with home-grown ingredients
- Icon Jewellery by Bico – including fine grade pewter and enhanced with Swarovski Crystals
- Kate & Leo – featuring items inspiring curiosity, creativity and imagination
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Feel the Power of the Force During Star Wars Weekends at Disney’s Hollywood Studios
Star Wars™ Weekends returns to Disney’s Hollywood Studios® at the Walt Disney World® Resort every Friday, Saturday and Sunday from May 15-June 14, 2015.
During this galactic event, guests can encounter out-of-this-universe entertainment, favorite attractions and more!
James Arnold Taylor, the voice of Obi-Wan Kenobi on “Star Wars: The Clone Wars,” will return to host the Stars of the Saga talk show – including everyone’s favorite stormtrooper preshow – at a new larger location in the Theater of the Stars on Sunset Boulevard.
Darth’s Mall is moving to a new and expanded complex near Streets of America where guests can find Star Wars-themed and exclusive event merchandise just for Star Wars Weekends 2015.
Plus, Star Wars characters assemble and “Summon the Force” each night for a grand celebration, including a look back at greatest moments throughout the day on social media.
And, at the end of the day, the night sky will erupt in an interstellar frenzy of fireworks as “Symphony in the Stars” salutes the saga’s most dramatic stories and brings your Clients as close to the Force as they can get.
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The 2 Reasons Why Ant-Man Isn’t In Avengers 2
While the upcoming Marvel mega-movie sequel, Avengers: Age of Ultron looks to expand the comic book-inspired breadth of the Marvel Cinematic Universe even further, it has been known for some time that one critical aspect of the adaptation will be altered:
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Steven Spielberg reportedly wants to direct the Indiana Jones reboot
Word has been circling for some time that Disney is mulling a reboot of the Indiana Jones series and wants Guardians of the Galaxy star Chris Pratt to take the whip.
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DirecTV subscribers can now watch ESPN, Disney channels on mobile devices
DirecTV and Disney’s recent deal finally pays dividends as subscribers will now gain access to a host of mobile apps for live streaming, including WatchESPN, WATCH Disney, and others.
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Behind the magic: Inside Disney’s Central Shops
When you visit Walt Disney World most visitors would agree, there’s a certain amount of magic found in all the parks. One of the parks is even called Magic Kingdom, and of course, their new program is called MyMagic+.
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CINDERELLA STAR LILY JAMES OPENS UP TO DISNEY TWENTY-THREE ABOUT THE MAGIC OF MAKING THE NEW FILM
With Cinderella set to grace movie theaters on March 13 in Disney’s new live-action adaptation of the beloved animated classic, Disney twenty-three, the publication of D23: The Official Disney Fan Club, sat down with the creative team to get all the details—from the tiniest mouse to the biggest pumpkin coach. And star Lily James opens up about her first nerve-wracking day of filming, taking on the role of one of the most ic Read more
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DISNEY’S BIG HERO 6: Bring It Home on Blu-ray Combo Pack Tuesday, February 24th
With all the heart and humor audiences expect from Walt Disney Animation Studios (“Frozen,” “Wreck-It Ralph”), “Big Hero 6” is an action-packed comedy adventure that introduces Baymax (voice of Scott Adsit), a lovable, personal companion robot, who forms a special bond with robotics prodigy Hiro Hamada (voice of Ryan Potter). When a devastating turn of events catapults them into the midst of a dangerous plot unfolding in the streets of San Fransokyo, Hiro turns to Baymax and his diverse group of friends — adrenaline junkie Go Go Tomago (voice of Jamie Chung), beatnik Wasabi (voice of Damon Wayansn Jr.), chemistry whiz Honey Lemon (voice of Genesis Rodriguez) and fanboy Fred (voice of T.J. Miller) — who transform into a band of unlikely heroes. Bring home Disney’s “Big Hero 6,” featuring comic-book-style action and hilarious, unforgettable characters — it’s fun for the whole family!
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