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Video – New interactive queue at Peter Pan’s Flight helps Set a Course for Never Land

Inside the new interactive queue at the classic Magic Kingdom attraction ‘Peter Pan’s Flight,’ guests are immersed in the storyline of ‘Peter Pan’ when they enter the English home of the Darling family and head into the children’s nursery, passing the beds of Wendy, John and Michael, which are surrounded by the the children’s personal treasures. Tinker Bell is busy exploring–and causing a bit of mischief–all around the room by pulling some friendly tricks on guests when their shadows hit the wall. – See more at: http://wdwnews.com/videos/2015/02/04/b-roll-peter-pans-flight-interactive-queue-at-magic-kingdom/#sthash.uy7JU1vN.dpuf

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Bob Iger Hints At Streaming Service Plans For Marvel And ‘Star Wars’

The Disney CEO tossed in the possibility of new direct-to-consumer offerings in response to a question, in a call with analysts, about the company’s involvement with Dish Network’s new Sling TV streaming service.

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Eighth Disney Parks Moms Panel Features 22 New Park-Savvy Parents

Disney Parks officially announced today 22 new members of the 2015 Disney Parks Moms Panel. Each panelist possesses exemplary knowledge about a specific Disney Destination, including Walt Disney World Resort, Disneyland Resort, runDisney, Disney Vacation Club, Disney Cruise Line, and more. This diverse group of dedicated enthusiasts will share its vast park experience with future visitors looking to add an extra pinch of pixie dust to their desired Disney trip.

Launched in 2008, the Disney Parks Moms Panel is a resource designed to help guests craft and plan their perfect Disney vacation. In addition to being available in English and Spanish, this year, the Disney Parks Moms Panel adds two new language pages – French and Portuguese. Guests will be able to reach an array of Panelists consisting of moms, grandparents, dads, single parents, and parents of special needs children. Questions to the site cover many Disney-related vacation topics, such as theme park tips, cruise ship itineraries, on-property hotel options, baby care center locations, special in-park events, and many more. Panelists share a passion for all things Disney and extensive knowledge of its properties and products – and just as important – are excited to provide tips to help create lifelong memories for others.

Later this year, the Disney Parks Moms Panel will also be optimized for mobile devices, enabling travelers to plan on the go.

“Those of us on the selection committee this year were excited by the increased number of applicants from all over the world,” said Leanne O’Regan, director of social media for Disney Parks. “We recognize the importance of implementing additional language options that cater to our culturally diverse guests.”

In September 2014, thousands of Moms Panel hopefuls worldwide submitted applications for a coveted spot. From those passionate submissions, a new group of 22 parents and grandparents was selected to join the prestigious forum. Including the new class, the 2015 Disney Parks Moms Panel now has a total of 50 members.

Meet the newest members of the 2015 Disney Parks Moms Panel:
– Amy B.; Melbourne, Fla. (Walt Disney World)
– Ana F.; Houston, Texas (Walt Disney World)
– Andrea U.; Raleigh, N.C. (Walt Disney World)
– Anne B.; Ankeny, Iowa (Walt Disney World)
– Autumn B.; Duluth, Ga. (Walt Disney World)
– Brandy B.; Easley, S.C. (Walt Disney World)
– Camila R.; Rio de Janeiro, Brazil (Walt Disney World)
– Carrie M.; Brentwood, Tenn. (Walt Disney World)
– Crystal B.; Parker, Colo. (Walt Disney World)
– Emily V.; Broomfield, Colo. (Disneyland Resort)
– Gina D.; Vila Velha, Brazil (Walt Disney World)
– Heather S.; West Seneca, N.Y. (Walt Disney World)
– Jason K.; Dunwoody, Ga. (Walt Disney World)
– Kate M.; Granger, Ind. (Disney Vacation Club)
– Kathy K.; Riverview, Fla. (Walt Disney World)
– Leanne T.; Saint Peters, Mo. (Walt Disney World)
– Lynne C.; Verdun, Quebec (Walt Disney World)
– Missy M.; Edinburg, Texas (Walt Disney World)
– Rachel L.; Kenosha, WI. (Walt Disney World)
– Sarah L.; Straughn, Ind. (Walt Disney World)
– Susan P.; Westhampton Beach, N.Y. (Walt Disney World)
– Tracy V.; Westmont, Ill. (Disney Cruise Line)

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Disney to Reveal ‘Ambitious’ Theme Park Plans for ‘Star Wars’

The big tease of what Disney has planned for “Star Wars” inside its theme parks continues 11 months before “Star Wars: The Force Awakens” flies into theaters.

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Disney has magical 1st quarter on ‘Frozen,’ parks revenue

Disney might be lapping the hugely successful theatrical release of “Frozen,” but magic lives on in its media networks and parks and resorts.

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Hot Topic Announces New Cinderella Collection

Hot Topic announced today a limited edition fashion collection inspired by the Walt Disney Studios live action film “Cinderella,” in theaters March 13th. The collection will be available February 24th exclusively at Hot Topic stores and on hottopic.com, with a pre-sale starting February 3rd on hottopic.com.

The “Cinderella” collection features fashion apparel inspired by costumes and iconic moments from the feature film. Each piece has been designed with great attention to detail and includes accents symbolic of the beloved fairy tale, like clock and carriage prints and glass slipper-imprinted hardware.

“We are all such big fans of Cinderella here at Hot Topic, and are thrilled to have been given the opportunity to create a fashion collection inspired by Disney’s upcoming live-action film,” said Cindy Levitt, Senior Vice President of Merchandising and Marketing at Hot Topic. “The collection has just enough twists to make it wearable, but is still a bit magical, for our fan girl customer.”

The five-piece Hot Topic collection includes:

  • Peasant Sweetheart Dress: $49.50
  • Victorian Waistcoat: $79.50
  • Striped Knit Top: $29.50
  • High Waisted Skirt: $34.50
  • Corset Ball Gown: $64.50

In addition to the fashion collection, Hot Topic will offer an exclusive line of jewelry inspired by the film, plus a wide range of classic Cinderella tees, gifts, accessories and more.

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What’s Happening in February 2015 at The Walt Disney Family Museum

CURRENT EXHIBITION

All Aboard: A Celebration of Walt’s Trains
Now through March 15, 2015
All Aboard: A Celebration of Walt’s Trains explores the influence that railroading had on Walt Disney’s life and work, and how his railroading legacy lives on to this day in Disney films and theme parks around the world. Through rare artifacts, firsthand accounts, archival videos, images, and running model trains, guests will learn how Walt’s passion for trains developed before manifesting itself in Disney short cartoons, feature films, and in Walt’s personal life at home.

UPCOMING EXHIBITION

Lights! Camera! Glamour! The Photography of George Hurrell
Feb 11–Jun 29, 2015
Revel in the golden age of Hollywood through an exhibition of photography from George Hurrell—one of America’s finest photographers, credited with creating the opulent glamour portrait of the 1930s and 40s. See rare and vintage prints of Jean Harlow, Clark Gable, Joan Crawford, Katharine Hepburn, Carole Lombard, and more, including Hurrell’s uncle-in-law, Walt Disney.

SCREENINGS

FILM OF THE MONTH: Disney Academy Award®-winning Films from the 1940s and 50s
Showtimes: 1:30 & 4pm daily (check calendar for exceptions) | Theater
Free with museum admission
Enjoy a screening of select Academy Award®-winning films produced by The Walt Disney Studios between 1949 and 1953. Please check the calendar for a listing of which shorts will be shown each week.
Note: The museum is closed on Tuesdays

TALKS

TALK | George Hurrell: Bringing Glamour to the Stars and Art to Disney
Sat, Feb 7 | 3pm | Theater
$18 members | $20 non-members | $15 youth (17 and under)
Tickets: Members   Non-members
Join us for a look at the life and career of one of Hollywood’s most creative and influential photographers, a man whose prodigious talent helped shape the careers of stars and produce iconic animated commercials: George Hurrell. Guest curator and collector, Dr. Louis F. D’Elia, discusses the highlights of Hurrell’s remarkable work and the connection between Hurrell Productions and The Walt Disney Studios in the early 1950s.

TALK | Animation Basics: ANIMATION
Sat, Feb 28 | 3pm | Theater
$18 members | $20 non-members | $15 youth (17 and under)
Tickets: Members   Non-members
Unlock the mysteries of animation! Join us for the third in a five-part series about the basics of animation production that were followed in Walt’s time and are still applicable today. Part III: ANIMATION (2D) takes a close look at the different steps of traditional animation which have existed since the late 1800s and the key principles of the process.. Layout, pose tests, rough animation, in-betweens, clean-up, and background painting are discussed. Guest speaker: Peter Kelly, senior animator for Lucasfilm/Industrial Light & Magic.

SPOTLIGHT TALKS |  OSCARS®
Every Fri, Sat, and Sun in Feb
11am, 1 & 3pm | Main Galleries
FREE for members or with paid admission.
With more than 25,000 items in the museum’s collection and galleries brimming with art and artifacts, there is a lot to see and learn. Get the inside story on a select object on view or special exhibition during these short talks given by museum staff members. February’s Spotlight Talks will focus on Walt’s Academy Awards and how tho

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Definitive ranking of Disney princess dresses

USA Today takes a look at the new dresses Anna and Elsa will wear in the upcoming new ‘Frozen’ short film that will debut before the new live-action Cinderella film.

Take a look at the list and let us know on twitter your favorite Disney princess dress.

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Culinary Delights At Walt Disney World

Culinary Delights At Walt Disney World ABC’s Genevieve Shaw Brown tries some unusual burgers at Disney World.

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Video – Super Bowl Champions from New England Patriots Celebrate Win at Disneyland Resort

Just hours after shouting the iconic phrase, “I’m going to Disneyland!” Julian Edelman and Malcolm Butler flew to the Disneyland Resort in Southern California to celebrate their team’s Super Bowl win. Park guests cheered as they cruised down Main Street U.S.A. in a ticker tape victory parade with Mickey Mouse.

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