Disney’s drag-and-drop sandbox has cordially invitedMaleficent to the next shindig in Disney Infinity 2.0 Edition.
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SoundBites: Seven Dwarfs Mine Train Opening
Phil Holmes, Vice President of Magic Kingdom Park, talks about the opening of Seven Dwarfs Mine Train.
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Soundbites: Star Wars Half Marathon Weekend Makes Its Intergalactic Arrival at Disneyland Resort in 2015
Faron Kelly, Directorof Marketing Disney Sports discusses Star Wars Half Marathon Weekend.
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Pirates of the Caribbean Ship Sinks in Accident
She was the supporting role in many of Johnny Depp’s scenes where he played eccentric pirate Jack Sparrow. But the main star of Pirates of Caribbean was 66-year-old pirate ship The Brig Unicorn, who sunk in a freak accident off the coast of St Vincent and the Grenadines on Saturday.
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Epcot World Showcase Soccer Shirts Now Available
Take a look at some soccer shirts featuring the countries found around World Showcase at Epcot. There are polyester and cotton shirt options.
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Seven Dwarfs Mine Train Now Open at Walt Disney World Resort
Seven Dwarfs Mine Train – the crowning jewel of New Fantasyland® at Magic Kingdom® Park is now open and looking for adventurous new recruits!
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MORE DISNEY TALENT ANNOUNCED FOR D23 DESTINATION D: ATTRACTION REWIND NOVEMBER 22 AND 23 AT WALT DISNEY WORLD RESORT
The roster of talent continues to grow for D23 Destination D: Attraction Rewind presented by H2O Plus. The event will take place November 22 and 23 at Walt Disney World Resort. D23: The Official Disney Fan Club will bring Disney archivists, Imagineers, Legends, and luminaries together to celebrate fan favorites such as Adventure Thru Inner Space, If You Had Wings, and 20,000 Leagues Under the Sea with rarely seen concept art and images; vintage video clips; and hours of revealing stories. In addition, there will be a full day of presentations dedicated to Disney’s contributions to the 1964–65 New York World’s Fair.
Disney Legends Charlie Ridgway, Ron Logan, and Bill Sullivan have been added to the roster of presenters and panelists.
Plus, current Walt Disney Imagineers will take part in the two-day event sharing their stories and insights on Disney creations of yesterday, today, and tomorrow, including:
· Gary Landrum, show awareness producer, who archives and preserves the history and stories of Walt Disney Imagineering
· Jason Grandt, art director, whose projects include New Fantasyland at Magic Kingdom and the Magic Kingdom Storybook
· Dave Minichiello, executive director, creative development, whose art direction guided Seven Dwarfs Mine Train
· Pam Rawlins, show producer, whose projects include Disney’s Animal Kingdom and Epcot’s Millenium
They join previously announced guests Disney Legends Marty Sklar, Bob Gurr, and Alice Davis; Walt Disney Archives Director Becky Cline; Disney and World’s Fair historians Bill Cotter, Stacia Martin, and Michael Kelley.*
In addition to over a dozen panels and presentations, the weekend will also include:
· A special exhibit designed by Walt Disney Archives in honor of the event.
· Pleasure Island: Rewind, an evening celebration themed around the Downtown Disney nightlife district.
· A pop-up shop from Mickey’s of Glendale, the famed Walt Disney Imagineering store, featuring a selection of exclusive Imagineering merchandise as well as limited-edition pins, T-shirts, and collectibles themed to the event.
The weekend event will take place in the convention center at Disney’s Contemporary Resort. Tickets are currently available to D23 Gold and Silver Members at $190 each. Beginning May 28, tickets will be made available to D23 Free Members for $250 per ticket. All guests will receive a special gift.
More details about the program and tickets for D23 DESTINATION D: ATTRACTION REWIND presented by H2O Plus, as well as a special offer just for members of D23, can be found at D23.com/Events. Additional schedule announcements will be made in the coming months.
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‘Frozen’ Norway: Disney Hit Brings A Blizzard Of Tourists
If your job is to promote tourism in a relatively off-the-radar destination, it helps to have the most successful animated movie of all time on your side. And a free promotional opportunity by the Walt Disney Company never hurts.
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Window Display of Rock Your Disney Side
Anyone who has stayed at a Walt Disney World Resort loves the way guests will decorate the windows of their rooms. Take a look at the window display of this family from the Rock Your Disney Side 24 Day.
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The Star Wars Half Marathon Weekend – Video
The Force is coming to Disneyland Resort January 15-18, 2015 for the Star Wars Half Marathon Weekend, presented by Sierra Nevada Corporation!
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