Take a look at some holiday decorations around Cars Land at Disney California Adventure at night.
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Marvel’s Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D. Casts Edward James Olmos
Edward James Olmos is joining the Marvel Cinematic Universe and, according to Jeph Loeb, he’ll “have massive repercussions for Director Coulson and his team.”
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Disney Cruise Line Expands Collection of Premium Culinary Offerings at Remy
Adult guests aboard the Disney Dream and Disney Fantasy can enjoy new premium culinary experiences and menus in Remy, one of Disney Cruise Line’s fine dining specialty restaurants. The expanded collection of offerings in the French-inspired Remy include a unique tasting opportunity, a decadent dessert experience, a seasonal truffle menu and special caviar selections.
Petites Assiettes de Remy
Petites Assiettes de Remy, or Small Plates of Remy, is a brand-new culinary journey at Remy on the Disney Dream and Disney Fantasy that provides a taste of the elegant dishes developed by award-winning Chef Arnaud Lallement and Chef Scott Hunnel. Hosted by the Executive Chef, who serves as an epicurean guide for this progressive tasting experience, adult guests travel throughout the restaurant to sample small plates of Remy’s gourmet cuisine and fine wine.
Offered during the early evening hours on the first day of each cruise, this one-of-a-kind event includes six exquisite dishes from the restaurant’s seasonal menu, along with wine pairings for each course. The first course of blinis with Californian caviar and Champagne is served in Remy’s spectacular wine room with floor-to-ceiling rows of world-class wines.
For the next four courses, guests move through the main dining room where they are presented with a superb French-inspired dish, such as grilled salmon with smoked salmon cream and Kobe beef with turnip and potato gratin, along with a specially selected glass of wine at each station. This unique tasting opportunity concludes with a sophisticated dessert and the final wine pairing in the private Chef’s Table dining room.
Petites Assiettes de Remy is $50 per person and includes a wine pairing with each course.
Pompidou’s Patisseries Dessert Experience
An exclusive event on the Disney Fantasy, Pompidou’s Patisseries Dessert Experience offers adult guests the chance to indulge in decadent desserts while Remy’s Executive Chef and Executive Pastry Chef provide insight into the history and artistry of crafting sweet masterpieces.
Named after the dessert chef from the Disney•Pixar’s “Ratatouille,” the Pompidou’s Patisseries Dessert Experience begins with a greeting from these culinary masters in the private Chef’s Table dining room, Chez Gusteau, inspired by the fictional Paris restaurant in the film. Guests are then seated in the main dining room for presentations and tastings of six desserts, such as French praline topped with milk chocolate mousse and dark chocolate glaze; raspberry sorbet paired with vanilla ice cream, French vanilla meringues and fresh raspberries; and orange crème pâtissière inside an orange-flavored tuile wafer. As each dessert is served, Remy’s world-class chefs share fun facts and discuss the evolution of the dessert, allowing for an intimate and in-depth culinary dialogue.
The dessert experience at Remy, offered on sea days exclusively on the Disney Fantasy, is $50 per person and includes one complimentary glass of Champagne, wine or a cocktail.
Truffle Collection
From November through February on the Disney Dream and Disney Fantasy, the chefs at Remy celebrate truffle season with the addition of the Truffle Collection, a premium menu inspired by this uniquely flavored delicacy featuring white Alba and black Périgord truffles.
The rich flavors of this luxurious ingredient are infused throughout the six-course menu with exquisite dishes such as gnocchi potato served with a truffle puree and garnished with grated truffle, fresh Maine lobster coupled with lobster bisque and truffle-seasoned Parisian fried potatoes and seared Wagyu beef over truffle glazed baby vegetables, followed by a selection of refined cheeses and a sweet indulgence.
The truffle menu at Remy is $250 per person.
Caviar Selections
Special caviar selections are offered a-la-carte at Remy on the Disney Dream and Disney Fantasy. Options include farm-raised varieties of Osetra and Sevruga caviars from regions in France and Russia. All caviar is served with specially selected Krug Grande Année Champagne, and menu prices for a 1-ounce tin range from $99 to $360.
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Walt Disney World Marathon All-Time Top Finishers
| Rank | Time | Year | Name | Age | Hometown |
| 1 | 2:11:50w | 1995 | Leonid Shvetsov | 25 | Russia |
| 2 | 2:13:59 | 1995 | Peter Maher | 34 | Canada |
| T3 | 2:14:27 | 1995 | Eddy Hellebuyck | 33 | Belgium |
| T3 | 2:14:27w | 1994 | Leonid Shvetsov | 24 | Saratov, Russia |
| 5 | 2:14:42 | 1995 | Danny Gonzalez | 32 | Margarita, Calif. |
| T6 | 2:16:26 | 1994 | Danny Gonzalez | 31 | Anaheim, Calif. |
| T6 | 2:16:26 | 1995 | Pavel Valilenko | 25 | Ukraine |
| 8 | 2:16:33 | 1994 | Jackson Kipngok | 27 | Cambridge, Mass. |
| 9 | 2:17:20 | 1995 | Ronnie Holassie | 23 | Miami, Fla. |
| 10 | 2:17:32 | 1994 | Gilbert Rutto | 29 | Cambridge, Mass. |
Women’s Top Finishers
| Rank | Time | Year | Name | Age | Hometown |
| 1 | 2:31:54w | 1995 | Judit Nagy | 29 | Melykut, Hungary |
| 2 | 2:32:32w | 1994 | Judit Nagy | 28 | Gyor, Hungary |
| 3 | 2:35:05 | 1994 | Alla Doudaeva | 23 | Tampa, Fla. |
| 4 | 2:36:30 | 1994 | Solange de Souza | 24 | Tampa, Fla. |
| 5 | 2:37:18 | 1995 | Firaya Soultanova | 33 | Russia |
| 6 | 2:38:50 | 1995 | Julie Peterson | 34 | Beverly, Mass. |
| 7 | 2:39:13 | 1994 | Lynn Doering | 32 | Atlanta, Ga. |
| 8 | 2:39:31 | 1995 | Galina Goraova | 32 | Varna, Bulgaria |
| 9 | 2:39:41 | 1994 | Lutsia Belaeva | 36 | Moscow, Russia |
| 10 | 2:40:15 | 1994 | Kathlene Bowman | 32 | Bellingham, Wash. |
– See more at: http://disneysportsnews.com/fact-sheets/2015/01/06/walt-disney-world-marathon-all-time-finishers/#sthash.QSEgUyc3.dpuf
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Disney Research scans video to monitor nighttime behavior of giraffes
Disney researchers have developed a video technique for automatically detecting unusual behaviors of giraffes at night, providing naturalists with an improved tool for monitoring the health and safety of the animals in the wild and under human care.
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2015 DVC Merry Member Mixer Dates Are Here
Another wonderful holiday season and has come and gone and what better way to begin to look forward to next year’s festive time than planning to attend one of the 2015 Merry Member Mixers! Here is the complete list of currently scheduled dates, all taking place on Tuesdays:
– November 24, 2015
– December 1, 2015
– December 8, 2015
– December 15, 2015
Look for more details about the Merry Member Mixer closer to the event dates.
*All dates are tentative and subject to change or cancellation without notice.
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Disney visitors say farewell to Hollywood Studios’ big hat
It’s the beginning of the end for the big hat at Disney’s Hollywood Studios. A construction wall now surrounds the structure, which has served as the theme park’s icon for several years.
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9 Measles Cases Linked to Disney Theme Parks in California
Seven Californians and two people in Utah have confirmed cases of measles likely contracted on trips last month to Disney theme parks in California, state officials said Wednesday.
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Disney Music Group Holds Three Titles in Billboard’s Top 10 Album Sales Chart: Guardians of the Galaxy, Into the Woods And Frozen
Unprecedented for the Disney Music Group, three soundtracks hold positions on Billboard’s Top 10 Top Album Sales Chart for the week ending January 4, 2015. The Grammy®-nominated Guardians of the Galaxy is No. 2 with 70,000 units, Into the Woods is No. 3 with 51,000 units, and the Grammy®-nominated, triple Platinum Frozen is No. 10 with 29,000 units, according to Nielsen SoundScan. The last time one music company had three soundtracks in the Top 10 was in 1978 (RSO’s Saturday Night Fever, Grease and Sgt. Pepper’s Lonely Hearts Club Band).
Marvel’s “Guardians of the Galaxy” has earned over $773 million worldwide, including $333 million in North America; it’s the #1 film of 2014 at the domestic box office and the #2 film of the year globally. “Guardians of the Galaxy” opened domestically August 1 with $94.3 million to become the biggest August debut of all time and ultimately the biggest August release ever. After becoming the 10th straight Marvel Studios film to open at #1, “Guardians of the Galaxy” occupied the top spot domestically for four of its first six weekends in release. The soundtrack was the second chart-topping soundtrack of 2014 and was No. 1 on the Billboard 200 chart for 2 weeks.
Disney’s “Into the Woods,” with music and lyrics by Stephen Sondheim, has earned over $91 million since its domestic debut on Christmas Day. The star-studded film, directed by Rob Marshall, posted the fourth-biggest Christmas Day opening ever and the biggest opening weekend ever for a Broadway musical adaptation.
The Academy Award®-winning “Frozen” is the fifth highest grossing film of all time and the highest grossing animated film with more than $1.27 billion globally. Released wide domestically on Nov. 27, 2013, “Frozen” posted the #1 industry all-time Thanksgiving debut and Walt Disney Animation Studios’ biggest opening ever. The Frozen soundtrack is the top-selling album of 2014 to date and spent 33 weeks in the top 5 on the Billboard 200 chart, including 13 weeks at No. 1. It is certified triple Platinum, selling more than 3.8 million units. The “Let It Go” film clip from “Frozen” has been viewed nearly 400 million times on YouTube.
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Disneyland Resort Offers Southern California Residents Limited-Time Special Tickets As ‘Frozen Fun’ Debuts in Disney California Adventure Park
The Disneyland Resort kicks off 2015 with a special ticket offer exclusively for Southern California residents, with options for two or three days of magic and adventure at special prices. For a limited time, residents may purchase the special park tickets to experience “Frozen Fun” at Disney California Adventure Park and also enjoy classic attractions and entertainment throughout the Disneyland Resort.
The Southern California Resident tickets* are available beginning Jan. 7, the same day as two premieres – “Frozen Fun” at Hollywood Land, in Disney California Adventure Park, and a “Frozen” show at Fantasy Faire in Disneyland Park. “Frozen Fun” will entertain guests for a limited time and includes a new location where guests may greet sisters Anna and Elsa, from the Disney animated blockbuster “Frozen.”
To explore the new “Frozen” experiences, as well as the other fun and excitement at the Disneyland Resort, Southern California residents may use the special tickets to visit one park per day (either park) or purchase Park Hopper tickets for a two- or three-day period. The offer has four purchase options: a 2-day ticket with choice of one park per day for $139; a 2-day Park Hopper ticket for $178; a 3-day ticket with choice of one park per day for j$169, or a 3-day Park Hopper for $208.
With these limited-time tickets, Southern California residents have the flexibility to make memories with family and friends over two or three days, from Jan. 7 through May 21, 2015.* (Dates blocked are March 20-April 4, 2015.) The sooner a purchase is made, the more time guests will have to return for a second or third visit.
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