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How to best see Star Wars: A Galactic Spectacular fireworks
Earlier this summer Disney’s Hollywood Studios upgraded their nightly fireworks show. The Star Wars themed fireworks show was already one of the best displays anywhere, but the new version, Star Wars: A Galactic Spectacular, elevates it to a whole new level.
Disney Set to Break Market-Share Record
A ragtag team consisting of the Avengers, a surgeonfish and the Rebel Alliance are teaming up to help Disney claim a bigger share of the annual box-office than any other studio in Hollywood’s modern age.
Happy Haunts Delight During Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party At Walt Disney World Resort Beginning Sept. 2
Not-so-spooky ghosts and goblins return this fall – while dastardly villains unleash some mischief — during Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party, delighting fun-seekers of all ages inside Magic Kingdom Park at Walt Disney World Resort.
On 29 select nights from September 2 through Halloween night October 31, Magic Kingdom Park will host this spooktacular after-hours party from 7 p.m. – midnight.
Mickey’s Not So Scary Halloween party features Disney characters donning their favorite Halloween costumes, while partygoers navigate treat trails and candy galore throughout Magic Kingdom themed out for happy haunts. Partygoers can dress up in Halloween costumes and explore their favorite Magic Kingdom attractions.
Eerie entertainment features the twice-nightly “Mickey’s Boo-To-You Halloween Parade,” and “HalloWishes,” a green and orange fireworks spectacle complete with Disney villains, caps the evening festivities. And the Sanderson Sisters are back! Returning for a second year, the Hocus Pocus Villain Spelltacular stage show brings together Disney Villains and the mischievous sisters to cast a spell over Magic Kingdom three times each party night.
Party dates for 2016 are: September 2, 8, 11, 13, 16, 18, 20, 23, 25, 29 & 30 and October 2, 4, 6, 7, 10, 11, 13, 14, 16, 18, 20, 21, 23, 25, 27, 28, 30 & 31. Guests may visit Disneyworld.com/Halloween for party dates and prices, or call 407-W-DISNEY.
Guests also can purchase tickets to a special dessert party taking place during Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party, the Happy HalloWishes Dessert Party. Here, guests can indulge in decadent desserts, a buffet of sweet treats and specialty non-alcoholic beverages and will receive preferred viewing for the 8:30 p.m. performance of Mickey’s “Boo-too-You” Halloween Parade, as well as preferred viewing for the Happy HalloWishes Fireworks Spectacular. For dates, prices and to make reservations for the dessert party, guests may call 407/939-5262.
Party guests can also make dining reservations at some of most enchanting table-service restaurants in the park, including Be Our Guest, Cinderella’s Royal Table and Crystal Palace. To reserve a table during Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party, guests may call (407) WDW-DINE or visit DisneyWorld.com/Dining.
How to Use Disney to Get Your Kids Into New Music
If you have small kids, you are probably sick of kids’ music. But getting them to expand their taste can be difficult.
Disney’s THE JUNGLE BOOK – On Digital HD August 23, Blu-ray August 30th and returning exclusively to select IMAX® theatres
Be the first to bring it home on Digital HD August 23 and on Blu-ray August 30 and venture deep into the jungle with in-depth bonus features
Audiences were mesmerized by Disney’s live-action epic adventure “The Jungle Book,” which has earned more than $949 million at the global box office to date. Critically acclaimed, Jon Favreau’s stunning live-action reimagining of Walt Disney’s animated classic, will be available early on Digital HD and Disney Movies Anywhere on August 23, and on Blu-ray Combo Pack, DVD and On-Demand on August 30.
Venture behind the scenes with in-depth bonus features that reveal the innovative filmmaking technology used to create the richly immersive jungle world and characters; Follow the journey of the film’s only on-screen actor, charismatic newcomer Neel Sethi (Mowgli); Delve into a candid and humorous scene-by-scene audio commentary with director Jon Favreau and meet the all-star voice cast who help bring the film’s colorful characters to life, as well as the musicians who accent the adventure with a majestic music score.
Audiences will also have the opportunity to experience the movie again at select IMAX locations for a limited time only from August 26th through September 1st.
Disney Movies Anywhere Adds Its First Multichannel Video Programming Distributor, Fios by Verizon, to Its Ever-Expanding Digital Footprint
Continuing efforts to provide more ways to buy and watch your favorite Disney, Pixar, Marvel andStar Wars movies at home or on the go, Disney Movies Anywhere today announces the addition of Fios by Verizon, the first multichannel video programming distributor to join its cloud-based digital movie service platform.
The launch coincides with today’s digital release of Disney’s hit film The Jungle Book.
Fios by Verizon customers in the U.S. can immediately, seamlessly connect their digital movie collections across the Disney Movies Anywhere ecosystem and watch them from the living room or a wide array of mobile devices, as well as purchase directly from Fios by Verizon on supported Disney Movies Anywhere platforms.
“We’re thrilled to welcome Fios by Verizon to our Disney Movies Anywhere experience,” said Dan Cohen, Executive Vice President, Pay Television and Digital Disney/ABC Home Entertainment and Television Distribution. “This is an invaluable addition as we continue to expand access and connect our customers with their digital movie collections across multiple platforms and devices.”
“Disney Movies Anywhere is the perfect fit for families on the go,” said Tricia Lynch, Executive Director, Content Strategy and Acquisitions for Verizon. “Disney Movies Anywhere will let Fios customers watch all their great Disney movies on their home TVs with Fios on Demand and on their phones or tablets with the Fios Mobile app – anywhere they are. We’re happy to partner with Disney on this ground-breaking innovation for our customers.”
With Disney Movies Anywhere, Fios by Verizon subscribers can enjoy an enriched home entertainment experience with easy access to family-friendly content and watch their interconnected Disney Movies Anywhere library of films through their existing set-top box.
In celebration of this partner launch, for a limited time Disney Movies Anywhere is offering a free digital copy of Disney•Pixar’s Monsters, Inc. to new and existing members who connect an iTunes, Amazon Video, VUDU, Google Play, Microsoft Movies & TV and now Fios by Verizon account to Disney Movies Anywhere. Offer is valid through September 7, 2016.
3 Great Reasons to Buy Disney Stock Now
Walt Disney Co.(NYSE:DIS) stock has been as much of a delight to investors’ portfolios over the long term as its product offerings have been to people of all ages since its founding in 1923. It’s returned 222% over the 10-year period through Aug. 19, trouncing the broader market’s 108% return.
Review – Wizard World Comic Con Chicago 2016
Well, another WizardWorld Comic Com is in the books. WizardWorld Comic Con Chicago 2016 did not disappoint. We have been attending this Con for several years, and it just seems to get better and better. With over 100 panels to choose from there was literally something for everyone who loves comics, sci fi, TV and movie pop culture, WWE, and gaming.
The main floors were packed full of merchandise and artwork. (I even found some merchandise from Hamilton-An American Musical!) The big draw this year was the “mystery box.” If you are a gambler, this is the purchase for you. Tshirts, action figures, and random fan favorite souvenirs were guaranteed in the various boxes. We saw big crowds checking out those who took the plunge and bought a box. So much fun!
If photos and autographs are your thing, then you certainly need to attend a WizardWorld Comic Con. The lines of people were just bubbling with excitement as they waited to meet their favorite celebrities. When we arrived Sunday morning, people were still gushing about the Back to the Future reunion. For those who saw the movie in an actual movie theater as part of our youth this was an outstanding panel. We also caught a glimpse of some of our favorites from The Walking Dead. WizardWorld Comic Con is perfect if you are a Daryl Dixon fanatic.
Our oldest daughter was so disappointed that she had to move in at college during WizardWorld Comic Con Chicago because she absolutely LOVES to Cosplay. She was with us in spirit as we walked to main floors though. If you are unfamiliar with the magic of Cosplay then I implore you to attend a Con. People are so happy as they express themselves by dressing as their favorite characters. We have literally seen our daughter come to life when others ask for a photo or compliment her Cosplay. There were even panels that taught the basics of Cosplay including sewing and wigs.
Again, WizardWorld Comic Con Chicago had something for everything. If you missed the Chicago convention, don’t worry. You still have time to join other fans in this awesome experience as it moves around the country. Check out the WizardWorld website http://www.wizardworld.com for a location near you. As the slogan goes, “beware of herds of nerds.” I guarantee you will have a great time!
Thirty years of Pixar: from Toy Story to Finding Dory, the studio’s biggest hits
Thirty years ago this week, Pixar released its first computer-animated short film, and therewith started a new era. To honour the anniversary, we compare the success of the 17 animated feature films published by Pixar in the last three decades.
