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DE Jonathan Allen, Top 3 NFL Draft Prospect, Takes A Break From Training to Visit Walt Disney World Resort

Former Alabama defensive end Jonathan Allen – who is expected to be a Top 3 NFL draft pick and who is training for the 2017 NFL Combine at ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex at Walt Disney World Resort – took a break from workouts to visit Disney’s Animal Kingdom over the weekend where he and his family experienced many signature attractions, including Expedition Everest. On this thrilling journey, Allen, his friends and family boarded a runaway train ride and ventured into the attraction’s Forbidden Mountain in search of the legendary yeti that guards it.

Lake Buena Vista, FL. (Feb. 4, 2017): Alabama defensive end Jonathan Allen traded his shoulder pads for a Mickey Mouse T-shirt over the weekend while he and his family discovered Disney's Animal Kingdom. Allen and his group braved the peaks of Expedition Everest, a thrill ride that takes guests forward and backwards through the icy peaks of the Himalayas. Allen, who is expected to be a Top 3 NFL Draft selection is training for the 2017 NFL Combine at ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex with renowned performance trainer, Tom Shaw. Shaw regularly trains college players who are preparing for the NFL Combine in ways that help improve their draft stock. Over the years, Shaw has worked with more than 145 NFL first-round draft choices, 10 No. 1 picks and 11 Super Bowl MVPs in his career, many of which he has trained at ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex at Walt Disney World Resort.

Allen is one of several NFL draft prospects training for the combine at ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex with renowned performance trainer, Tom Shaw. Shaw has also trained notable NFL stars such as Dak Prescott, Jameis Winston, Calvin Johnson, Deion Sanders, Peyton Manning and many others.

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STAR WARS-THEMED LANDS AT DISNEY PARKS SET TO OPEN IN 2019

We are excited to announce that our new Star Wars-themed lands at Disneyland® Park in California and Disney’s Hollywood Studios® in Florida will be opening in 2019!

As we’ve previously shared, the Star Wars-themed lands are the largest-ever, single-themed land expansions at Disneyland® and Walt Disney World® Resorts. At each location, guests will be transported to a never-before-seen planet – a remote trading port and one of the last stops before wild space – where Star Wars characters and their stories come to life. Here’s a glimpse at one of the signature attractions which lets guests take the controls of the Millennium Falcon!

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SNEAK PEEK OF DISNEY’S ‘BEAUTY AND THE BEAST’ BEGINS THIS WEEKEND AT DISNEY PARKS

For a limited time starting this weekend, a sneak peek of Disney’s epic new live-action adaptation “Beauty and the Beast” will be presented as part of the One Man’s Dream attraction at Disney’s Hollywood Studios® at Walt Disney World® Resort, and in the Sunset Showcase Theater at Disney California Adventure® Park at Disneyland® Resort, where it can be seen in 3D with special in-theater effects. Each sneak peek location will feature an advance look at a scene from the film, along with a display showcasing a collection of props and costume pieces actually used in the film’s production.

The story and characters audiences know and love come to spectacular life in the live-action adaptation of Disney’s animated classic “Beauty and the Beast,” a stunning, cinematic event celebrating one of the most beloved tales ever told. “Beauty and the Beast” is the fantastic journey of Belle, a bright, beautiful and independent young woman who is taken prisoner by a Beast in his castle. Despite her fears, she befriends the castle’s enchanted staff and learns to look beyond the Beast’s hideous exterior and realize the kind heart of the true Prince within.

This special 8-minute preview from Disney’s “Beauty and the Beast” begins Feb. 10, 2017 and will be available at Disney Parks for a limited time through March 26, 2017.

You can discover the timeless tale of “Beauty and the Beast” when the film opens in U.S. theaters in 3D on March 17, 2017.

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DOC MCSTUFFINS TO GREET FANS AT DISNEY’S ANIMAL KINGDOM BEGINNING THIS MONTH

Starting later this month, guests will have the chance to see the beloved star from Disney Junior’s hit animated series “Doc McStuffins” when they visit Disney’s Animal Kingdom® Theme Park at Walt Disney World® Resort.

In addition to her appearances at Disney’s Hollywood Studios®, the popular toy doctor will make daily visits to Disney’s Animal Kingdom to meet with Guests and sign autographs. With her handy stethoscope in hand, she’ll stop by every day just outside the veterinarian clinic at Rafiki’s Planet Watch. While there, little ones can also learn a little about conservation and how the vets care for the animals that live at the park. And while preschoolers love the train ride to Rafiki’s Planet Watch, it also gives parents a few minutes to relax before the next adventure.

Disney Junior’s Peabody Award-winning animated series “Doc McStuffins” follows the story of six-year-old Doc McStuffins who aspires to be a doctor like her mom and runs a clinic for stuffed animals and broken toys. Recently renewed for a fifth season, the series showcases the hallmarks of great Disney storytelling – fantasy and wish fulfillment – and models compassion and good health for kids age 2-7. The series airs daily on Disney Channel and Disney Junior.

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10 Reasons Disneyland Is More Magical Than Disney World

s Disney World better than Disneyland?

It’s a question that’s been debated amongst Disney lovers for decades. East coast versus West coast. The Grand Floridian versus The Grand Californian. The Matterhorn Bobsleds versus, well, The Laugh Floor?

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Photos – Kawaii – Japan’s Cute Culture in Japan Pavilion at Epcot

Check out these photos of Kawaii – Japan’s Cute Culture in Japan Pavilion at Epcot.

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VICTORIA & ALBERT’S AT WALT DISNEY WORLD RESORT RECEIVES 17TH AAA FIVE-DIAMOND AWARD

For the 17th year in a row, Victoria & Albert’s at Disney’s Grand Floridian Hotel & Spa has been awarded the coveted AAA Five Diamonds.

There are 47 AAA Five Diamond restaurants in the United States, with only three in Florida – and Victoria & Albert’s is the only AAA Five Diamond restaurant in Central Florida.

We congratulate Executive Chef Scott Hunnel, Chef de Cuisine Aimee Rivera, Master Pastry Chef Erich Herbitschek, Maître d’Hôtel Israel Perez and their team for earning the prestigious award for the gem of a restaurant.

AAA Five Diamond restaurants reflect the ultimate in luxury and sophistication, and Victoria & Albert’s wows guests every single night of the year with three dining experiences: the dining room, the elegant Queen Victoria’s Room and the Chef’s Table in the kitchen.

Book reservations for your Clients today by calling 407-WDW-DVNA (939-3862).

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Disney Announces May 27 as Opening Date for Pandora – The World of Avatar at Disney’s Animal Kingdom

Pandora – The World of Avatar will open at Disney’s Animal Kingdom on Saturday, May 27, it was announced today by Disney CEO Bob Iger during The Walt Disney Company Shareholders meeting.

Inspired by Academy-award winning filmmaker James Cameron’s box-office hit, “AVATAR,” the new 12-acre land will immerse guests in the lush world of Pandora about a generation after the film’s human-Na’vi conflict.

The magical new land will transport guests to a mystical world of bioluminescent rainforests, floating mountains and soaring Banshees. Two main adventures will beckon Disney’s Animal Kingdom guests:

Riding a magnificent Mountain Banshee, guests will soar across Pandora on Avatar Flight of Passage. This high-tech adventure will offer a thrilling flight through the jungles and floating mountains, and over the majestic oceans of this colorful world. On the family-friendly Na’vi River Journey guests will sail down a sacred river hidden within a glowing rainforest. The expedition will end in an unforgettable encounter with a Na’vi Shaman, a figure who has a deep connection to the life force of Pandora.

Guests will also be able to dine at Satu’li Canteen, grab a drink at Pongu Pongu or shop for Na’vi cultural items, toys, science kits, and more at Windtraders.

The expansion completes the transformation of Disney’s Animal Kingdom from a day into nighttime theme park with captivating offerings and extended entertainment.

Pandora – The World of Avatar is a creative collaboration by Walt Disney Imagineering, Cameron and Lightstorm Entertainment to bring to life the mythical world of Pandora.

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History behind ‘I’m going to Disney World!’ at the Super Bowl

“I’m going to Disney World!”

We’ve seen the ads and heard the iconic phrase after Super Bowl wins from some of the game’s most iconic athletes, but how did this tradition come to be?

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EVERYTHING WE KNOW ABOUT DISNEY PARKS’ STAR WARS-THEMED LAND

When Disney purchased Lucasfilm in 2012, I was excited about the prospect of more Star Wars films, obviously, but I couldn’t stop thinking about what the acquisition meant for Disney Parks. Star Wars already had a presence in the parks with Star Tours: The Adventures Continue, Jedi Training Academy, and special events, but oh, the potential—especially after seeing the level of immersion Imagineering nailed with Cars Land at Disney’s California Adventure.

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