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D23 DISNEY FANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION TICKETS NOW AVAILABLE TO THE GENERAL PUBLIC

Tickets are now on sale to the general public for the D23 Disney Fanniversary Celebration presented by Walt Disney Records The Legacy Collection. The live event will bring Disney magic to 11 cities across the U.S., commemorating dozens of milestones celebrating landmark anniversaries this year.

Included in the 105-minute show created by D23: The Official Disney Fan Club are tributes to beloved classics such as: Donald Duck’s 80th anniversary, the 1964–65 New York World’s Fair, Sleeping Beauty, Haunted Mansion, Disney’s Hollywood Studios, The Little Mermaid, the Disney Afternoon, The Lion King, Splash Mountain, and many more. Plus, Walt Disney Records The Legacy Collection will debut never-before-heard songs from the upcoming releases honoring Sleeping Beauty and The Little Mermaid. The show will also feature exclusive video interviews with Disney Legends, luminaries, and celebrities sharing stories about the “Fanniversary” to which they contributed.

In addition, following each show, two rare items from the Walt Disney Archives will be on display for guests to see and photograph: a hat worn by Julie Andrews in Mary Poppins, and a “Duckster” award. Created in 1952, this bronze-colored award in the image of Donald Duck honored those who made significant contributions to Disney over the years. Both Walt Disney and Donald Duck himself were among the recipients of this unique honor.

Tickets for the general public are available now for $40 each. Specially priced tickets are available for members of D23: The Official Disney Fan Club. Tickets are available at D23.com/Events. The touring schedule is as follows:

· August 9: Burbank, Calif.

· August 10: San Diego

· August 16 & 17: San Francisco

· September 6: Chicago

· September 13: Seattle

· September 20: Atlanta

· September 21: Philadelphia

· September 26: Washington, D.C.

· September 28: New York City

· October 4: Boston

· October 25: Orlando

For times, locations, and additional details, please visit the event listing page.

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Photos – Frozen Summer Fun Merchandise at Wandering Oaken’s Trading Post

Take a look at some additional Frozen Summer Fun Merchandise at Wandering Oaken’s Trading Post at Disney’s Hollywood Studios.

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Video – Frozen Fireworks Spectacular – Opening Night

Check out opening night of Frozen Summer Fun. Olaf, Elsa, Anna, and Kristoff cap off the day with this Frozen inspired Fireworks Spectacular.

There were issues with our camera at the start but we got them solved. Then the fireworks suffered a bit from the smoke. All-in-all a quality show and something that any Frozen fan will want to put at the top of their list!

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PHOTOS – THE WIZARDING WORLD OF HARRY POTTER – DIAGON ALLEY GRAND OPENING

Universal Orlando Resort officially opened The Wizarding World of Harry Potter – Diagon Alley at Universal Studios Florida. Confetti, fireworks and a red carpet lined with dozens of cheering Diagon Alley team members welcomed thousands of excited guests as they entered the all-new spectacularly-themed land for the very first time.

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Disney’s Iger on the Future of Leisure: Technology Built on Storytelling

In 1956, the year after Disneyland opened, Walt Disney was asked to imagine what entertainment would be like a half-century into the future.

As one of the world’s great innovators, Walt had just introduced people to a new form of leisure entertainment—the theme park.

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The Walt Disney Company Announces Participants for Its Startup Accelerator Program

The Walt Disney Company (DIS) announced 11 startup companies that have been selected for a special mentorship and investment program. Kicking off today, Disney Accelerator, powered by Techstars, is a fifteen-week immersive program which gives companies access to mentorship from top Disney executives, up to $120,000 in investment capital to develop their companies as well as special access to resources from across The Walt Disney Company.

To kick off the program, participating companies will meet with various mentors including Chairman and CEO Robert A. Iger, and leaders from Pixar, Marvel, Lucasfilm, ABC, ESPN and Walt Disney Imagineering, as well as other entertainment industry leaders, investors, and Techstars’ extensive network of technology mentors. Selected companies will develop mentorship relationships based on expertise, interest and background. Participating companies will meet with mentors regularly and work together to build and expand business plans, product launches, marketing campaigns, and formulate long-term strategies. The program culminates with a Demo Day in October, where each team will present their company to industry leaders, Disney executives, and the entrepreneurial community.

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The Wizarding World of Harry Potter – Diagon Alley Officially Open At Universal Orlando Resort

Today, Universal Orlando Resort announced that The Wizarding World of Harry Potter – Diagon Alley will officially open on July 8 – allowing guests to experience even more of Harry Potter’s adventures in an all-new, magnificently-themed environment. Weasleys' Wizard Wheezes
Located in the Universal Studios Florida theme park, The Wizarding World of Harry Potter – Diagon Alley will feature shops, dining experiences and the next generation thrill ride, Harry Potter and the Escape from Gringotts. The new immersive area will double the size of the sweeping land already found at Universal’s Islands of Adventure, expanding the spectacularly themed environment across both Universal theme parks.

Guests will enjoy new experiences and places found in and around London in the Harry Potter books and films. They will see the Knight Bus as they stroll through London, walk the streets of Diagon Alley and explore iconic shops like Weasleys’ Wizard Wheezes, dine in the Leaky Cauldron, embark on a thrilling adventure through the Gringotts bank vaults – and much more.

Guests will also be able to board the Hogwarts Express and enjoy a unique journey as they travel between London and Hogsmeade.

Vacation packages to experience The Wizarding World of Harry Potter – Diagon Alley and Universal Orlando Resort are available now. For additional information, visit www.UniversalOrlando.com/WizardingWorld.

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Photos – Downtown Disney Marketplace Co-Op ‘Zoey & Pickles’ Section

Take a look at the Zoey & Pickles Section of the newly opened Marketplace Co-Op. Zoey & Pickles is a girls’ destination containing the latest trends and glamour for the up and coming fashionista.

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Disney’s Frozen Soundtrack Is The Only Album To Sell 1 Million Copies This Year

Halfway through 2014, only one album has managed to sell over one million copies—a sign of the consistent decline of all album sales that the music industry has witnessed since the advent of digital downloads.