Amazon.com Inc appears to be close to settling a nearly two-month dispute with Walt Disney Co during which Amazon stopped offering Disney DVDs for preorder, the Wall Street Journal reported on Tuesday.
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Tilt-Shift Video: Four Nights on the Disney Dream
With this exclusive tilt-shift video, Disney shows you some of what you’ll experience over four nights on the Disney Dream sailing from Port Canaveral, Florida to the Bahamas. From Broadway-style stage shows and meet and greets with Disney friends, to fun in the sun at Castaway Cay and a relaxing day at sea, every member of your family will find something just for them. Check it out… the magic of tilt-shift photography combined with the magic of a Disney cruise!
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A Reason to Be Hopeful About J.J. Abrams’s Star Wars
A long time ago, in a lot of exotic shooting locations far, far away, the Star Wars trilogy was made.
Shortly thereafter, a fallen director got really excited by the film equivalent of a new iPhone and was lured to the dark side — literally, doing most of the production in artificially lit studio space and green-screen sets.
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The 10 Best Attractions at Epcot
When Epcot opened in 1982 it was known as EPCOT. Those capital letters served a purpose: It was an acronym for Experimental Prototype Community of Tomorrow. Based on Walt Disney’s unrealized dream of creating an actual, inhabited city based on utopian ideals and cutting edge technology, when EPCOT opened it was essentially a modern-day, park-sized update of Disney’s Carousel of Progress, examining both the past and future of technology, communication and society.
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ABC Family to Air a Week’s Worth of Witchcraft and Wizardry with “Harry Potter Week,” Starting Monday, October 13
If you’ve always wanted to go to Hogwarts School for Witchcraft and Wizardry but was never admitted because you’re a Muggle, ABC Family has the next best thing. The network invites its viewers to revisit the magical series with a whole week dedicated to The Chosen One and his adventures. So find your wand and Marauder’s Map, invite your mates over for some Butterbeer, and watch the battle between good and evil unfold when Harry casts his magic, starting Monday, October 13 and concluding with Funday on Saturday, October 18th.
Harry Potter’s magic also extends to social media! Fans can visit fundayapp.com to Potterfy their profile photos with art inspired by their favorite wizards. The app also allows viewers to upload photos & videos showing their fan love for the chance to see themselves featured on-air! But the fun doesn’t end there – Potterheads can also enter a sweepstakes for a chance to win Harry Potter pajamas, Hogwarts leggings and a collectible wand!
NO PURCHASE NECESSARY. Void where prohibited. Open only to persons, who are, as of Entry, 13 years of age or older, legal residents of, and physically located within, the 50 U.S. or D.C. Entries must be received between 12:01:00 AM, 10/18/2014 (PT) and 11:59:59 PM., 10/18/14 (PT). Click here for Official Rules and entry details.
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Something for Everyone Including Parents | Disney Cruise Line
Even though you’ve heard there is something for everyone on a Disney cruise, do you still wonder if that truly means for you, too? Of course you know your kids will love it, but as parents, find out what is in store for you.
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Disney autism disability lawsuit moves to Orlando federal court
A federal judge has transferred a California autism discrimination lawsuit against the Walt Disney Parks and Resorts to Orlando, after Disney argued for the transfer.
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NOW That’s What I Call Music! and Walt Disney Records Team for Third Collection of Disney Music Favorites, ‘NOW That’s What I Call Disney 3’
NOW That’s What I Call Music! and Walt Disney Records have once again teamed up for a special NOW album collection showcasing beloved Disney music classics. NOW That’s What I Call Disney 3 will be released on CD and digitally on Monday, October 27.
Building on the success of the first two NOW Disney volumes, NOW That’s What I Call Disney 3 features 20 favorite musical moments that have been enchanting and entertaining audiences for generations, including “Love Is an Open Door” from Frozen, “Let’s Go Fly a Kite” from Mary Poppins, “Something There” from Beauty and the Beast, “Life’s a Happy Song” from The Muppets, “That’s What Friends Are For (The Vulture Song)” from The Jungle Book, “Bibbidi-Bobbidi-Boo (The Magic Song)” from Cinderella, “I Just Can’t Wait to Be King” from The Lion King, “Friend Like Me” from Aladdin, and many more.
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| 1. | Love Is an Open Door | Frozen | ||||||
| 2. | When Can I See You Again? | Wreck-It Ralph | ||||||
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Still I Fly |
Planes: Fire & Rescue |
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| 4. | Life’s a Happy Song | The Muppets | ||||||
| 5. | Something There | Beauty and the Beast | ||||||
| 6. | Friend Like Me | Aladdin | ||||||
| 7. | Bibbidi-Bobbidi-Boo (The Magic Song) | Cinderella | ||||||
| 8. | Let’s Go Fly a Kite | Mary Poppins | ||||||
| 9. | You’ll Be in My Heart | Tarzan* | ||||||
| 10. | The Climb | Hannah Montana The Movie | ||||||
| 11. | I Just Can’t Wait to Be King | The Lion King | ||||||
| 12. | I Thought I Lost You | Bolt | ||||||
| 13. | Something That I Want | Tangled | ||||||
| 14. | We’re Doing a Sequel | Muppets Most Wanted | ||||||
| 15. | That’s What Friends Are For (The Vulture Song) | The Jungle Book | ||||||
| 16. | Main Title/Cinderella | Cinderella | ||||||
| 17. | Les Poissons | The Little Mermaid | ||||||
| 18. | The Beautiful Briny | Bedknobs and Broomsticks | ||||||
| 19. | Down in New Orleans | The Princess and the Frog | ||||||
| 20. | You’ve Got a Friend in Me (para el Buzz Español) | Toy Story 3 | ||||||
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Disney’s ‘Aladdin’ to open in Tokyo in 2015
On Monday, Disney announced that “Aladdin” will open in Tokyo in May 2015 in what will be the musical’s first overseas production. Audiences at Tokyo’s Densu Shiki Theatre Umi will see the production that Casey Nicholaw directed and choreographed in New York, but the musical will be performed in Japanese with locally cast actors.
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Disney Season: The Excitement of “Frozen” Brings Special Merriment to Walt Disney World Resort at Holidaytime
The frosty, fantastical world of “Frozen” adds a special twinkle to Walt Disney World Resort this holiday season.
Starting in early November and through the merriest weeks that follow, Queen Elsa and Princess Anna add their special royal touch as the Florida Vacation Kingdom delights guests with yuletide traditions and holiday cheer. Fans of the most popular animated motion picture of all time will have a sleigh-full of “Frozen” entertainment choices. And the wintry wonder and magic of the season extends to the high seas with special entertainment offerings aboard the ships of Disney Cruise Line.
Here’s a look around at the holiday cheer awaiting Disney guests:
Magic Kingdom
Queen Elsa from “Frozen” Transforms Cinderella Castle Nightly Beginning Nov. 5: New this year, Queen Elsa from “Frozen” will use her incredible powers to transform Cinderella Castle into a glistening ice palace for the holidays — thanks to a special effects spectacle bathing the castle in 200,000 shimmering white lights. Magic Kingdom guests are treated nightly to the dramatic “Castle Dream Lights” celebration and “A Frozen Holiday Wish” stage show.
Entertainment, Fireworks and More: Santa’s elves have transformed Magic Kingdom into a winter wonderland with festive wreaths, bows, garland, sparkling lights, parades and towering Christmas trees. The fun includes Holiday Wishes: Celebrate the Spirit of the Season nighttime fireworks spectacular, plus live entertainment with Disney characters all dressed up for the holidays.
Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party: On select nights from Nov. 7 – Dec. 19, guests with tickets to this special event, after park hours, can enjoy for the first time Princess Anna, Queen Elsa, Kristoff and Olaf from “Frozen” joining the festive procession, “Mickey’s Once Upon a Christmastime Parade,” along with a flurry of skaters, skiers and ice cutters from the Kingdom of Arendelle.
Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party presents a night of holiday splendor with lively stage shows featuring Disney characters in their holiday best, a unique holiday parade and favorite holiday traditions including complimentary cookies and hot cocoa, and snow flurries on Main Street, U.S.A.
The fun continues with a holiday “Celebrate the Magic” castle projection show and Holiday Wishes: Celebrate the Spirit of the Season nighttime fireworks spectacular. Tickets for this event may be purchased online at WaltDisneyWorld.com or by calling 407/WDW- 7679.
From Dec. 20-31, “Mickey’s Once Upon a Christmastime Parade” is presented to dayguests in the park in place of Disney Festival of Fantasy Parade.
Jungle Cruise Goes ‘Jingle Cruise’: For the holiday season, the iconic Jungle Cruise will temporarily transform into “Jingle Cruise” for Magic Kingdom guests with festive decor in the attraction queue and boathouse, holiday names for the Jungle Cruise boats and a slew of seasonal jokes from the Skippers. This seasonal takeover of the attraction debuts Nov. 7 in Adventureland.
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