When music genius and PEGOT hopeful Lin-Manuel Miranda left the title role in his Broadway musical Hamilton, everyone was wondering what he’d do next.
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3 Reasons to Buy Walt Disney Co. Stock and Never Sell
There are rare companies that continue to perform year after year, while still making the right investments to continue growing for the long term. When you find a company like that, and it’s selling at a discount — that’s a stock that you want to buy and hold “forever.”
Rumor: VR ‘Wreck It Ralph’ Ride To Replace ‘Stitch’s Great Escape’ At Disney World
The latest rumor in the Disney theme park rumor mill claims that the Lilo & Stitch-themed Stitch’s Great Escape! attraction in Walt Disney World resort’s the Magic Kingdom could be replaced with a virtual reality simulation ride based on Walt Disney Animation’sWreck-It Ralph.
As Disney’s ‘Finding Dory’ Crosses $900 Million, Why U.S. Box Office Still Matters
Fresh off the presses, Walt Disney is announcing that Finding Dory has surpassed $900 million at the global box office. It is the fourth such Disney release in 2016 to do so this year…
CELEBRATE DISNEY PHOTOPASS DAY ON AUGUST 19
On Friday, Aug. 19, 2016, teams at both the Walt Disney World® Resort and Disneyland® Resort will celebrate the art and fun of photography at Disney Parks through the first-ever #DisneyPhotoPassDay, a one-day celebration that will feature exciting offerings and experiences for you, including:
Special Character Experiences at Magic Kingdom Park & Epcot
Special character experiences will be available at Magic Kingdom® Park and Epcot®, where Disney PhotoPass photographers will capture youencounter with Pinocchio, Gideon and Foulfellow in Storybook Circus from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
At Epcot, a friend or foe will join some favorite Disney Characters around World Showcase, including Mushu and Mulan in the China Pavilion; Snow White and Dopey in the Germany Pavilion; and the Queen of Hearts, who will join Alice in the United Kingdom Pavilion. Check the My Disney Experience app or the Epcot Times Guide on Aug. 19 for these Disney Characters’ schedule.
Complimentary Photo Locations at All Disney Parks & Disney Springs
There will be one location at each of the four theme parks (and Disney Springs™) at the Walt Disney World Resort and at both parks at Disneyland Resort where a Disney PhotoPass photographer will capture you special moment. That photo will be available in the My Disney Experience app at Walt Disney World Resort and Disneyland app at Disneyland Resort to download and share at no charge as part of the #DisneyPhotoPassDay celebration. (Normal My Disney Experience registration is required to access the image).
Participate in a Disney PhotoPass Challenge
You can complete a Disney PhotoPass Challenge at any of the Parks at the Walt Disney World Resort andDisneyland Resort to get a Disney PhotoPass photo on us. All you need to do is get your photo taken by a Disney PhotoPass Photographer at each of the designated challenge locations on Aug. 19. Once you’ve stopped by all of the locations, you can visit a Disney PhotoPass Sales Center to claim their Disney PhotoPass photo. At the Walt Disney World Resort, participants will receive a voucher for one Disney PhotoPass download. Participants at Disneyland Resort will receive one 5×7 print of a Disney PhotoPass photo.
TOP REASONS TO VISIT WALT DISNEY WORLD RESORT IN FALL 2016
Fall is just around the corner and with it comes some great reasons to visit the Walt Disney World® Resort! From exciting new attractions and never-before-seen entertainment to the return of Guest-favorite annual celebrations and fabulous flavors, there’s something for everyone. Here’s a quick look at what is waiting for you beginning this September.
Earlier this summer, Magic Kingdom® Park welcomed “Mickey’s Royal Friendship Faire” stage show; while Epcot® debuted Frozen Ever After and Soarin’ Around the World, as well as the new character greeting location, Royal Sommerhus. And, over at Disney’s Hollywood Studios®, the brand-new “Star Wars: A Galactic Spectacular” lights up the night.
Disney Springs Openings
Brand-new eateries Frontera Cocina and Homecoming just opened their doors, as well as new retailers like Uniqlo, Vince Camuto, LACOSTE, Free People and Sugarboo & Co. Levi’s Store and others are set to open later this summer and Paddlefish will open late fall.
Princess Elena of Avalor at Magic Kingdom Park
Starting this month, you will be able to spot Princess Elena of Avalor at Magic Kingdom Park. She’s the first princess inspired by diverse Latin cultures and the new star of the Disney Channel series “Elena of Avalor.”
Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party
This Guest-favorite offering returns to Magic Kingdom® Park on select nights, beginning Sept. 2, 2016. The hard-ticket event celebrates Halloween with trick-or-treating, Disney Characters in costume, the “Boo To You” parade, “Happy HalloWishes” fireworks and more.
Celebrate Halloween (or Disney Villains) at Club Villain
On Friday and Saturday nights from Sept. 2-Oct. 29, 2016 (and also on Oct. 31, 2016), Sunset Showcase will host “Club Villain,” a special ticketed event filled with fabulous performances, delicious food, bewitching cocktails and enchanting encounters with some legendary Disney villains. Two “Club Villain” experiences will be held each Friday and Saturday night, with starting times at 5:15 and 8:30 p.m. Reservations can be made by calling 407-WDW-DINE or online at Disneyworld.com/dine.
Disney’s Night of Joy 2016
Disney’s popular Night of Joy Christian music event will be held for the first time ever at ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex Sept. 9-10, 2016. The lineup this year will feature MercyMe, Casting Crowns, Chris Tomlin and more.
Epcot International Food & Wine Festival
This annual food and beverage celebration runs Sept. 14-Nov.14, 2016 and features culinary events, celebrity chefs, seminars, musical acts and more.
Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party
The popular hard-ticket offering returns to Magic Kingdom Park on Nov. 7, 2016 and will be held on select nights throughout the holiday season. You can celebrate the season with amazing decor, a holiday parade and fireworks – and a brand new stage show this year!
Holidays Around the World & The Candlelight Processional
This seasonal celebration at Epcot returns to the park Nov. 25-Dec. 30, 2016. During this time, World Showcase comes alive with holiday cheer as each pavilion celebrates their culture and holiday customs. “The Candlelight Processional” show returns to the America Gardens Theatre to offer up holiday music and choirs, as well as a reading of traditional scripture by a celebrity narrator.
PizzeRizzo at Disney’s Hollywood Studios
Walt Disney World Resort’s first-ever Muppet-themed restaurant will open its doors this fall to serve up pizza in the Muppets Courtyard at Disney’s Hollywood Studios®.
New FitBit-style MagicBand design change is in development
A new style of MagicBand similar to the popular FitBit step tracker is officially in development…
‘Hamilton’s Lin-Manuel Miranda & Alan Menken Duet On Disney’s Live Action ‘The Little Mermaid’
Disney is pairing Hamilton‘s Lin-Manuel Miranda with iconic songwriter Alan Menken for a live action feature adaptation of Hans Christian Anderson’s The Little Mermaid.
GoGo Squeez® Becomes Official Applesauce Of Walt Disney World Resort And Disneyland Resort
GoGo squeeZ®, the leading brand of 100 percent fruit in a pouch, today announced it has been named the Official Applesauce of Walt Disney World Resort and Disneyland Resort. GoGo squeeZ’s applesauce pouches will be available in locations throughout both resorts.
Since its launch in June 2008, GoGo squeeZ has been committed to providing families with all-natural on-the-go snacks. GoGo squeeZ has proven that it is possible for on-the-go snacks to be made with simple, natural ingredients that are nutritious and delicious, allowing kids to squeeZ more goodness into each day — even while on vacation!
“At GoGo squeeZ, we make it easier for kids and families to be a little healthier and happier every day, and there is no better place to do that than at Disney Parks,'” said Bill Graham, President, Materne North America Corp., the maker of GoGo squeeZ pouches. “With our delicious and nutritious applesauce squeezers, we’re delighted to provide families with some ‘Goodness on the Go’ as they enjoy their Walt Disney World Resort or Disneyland Resort experience.”
In addition to availability throughout Walt Disney World Resort and Disneyland Resort, GoGo squeeZ is a sponsor of several events held at Walt Disney World Resort and Disneyland Resort where GoGo squeeZ applesauce pouches may be sampled. GoGo squeeZ is the presenting sponsor of all runDisney Kids Races, a fun way to engage kids early in healthy activities as part of Disney’s race weekends. GoGo squeeZ is also a sponsor of the annual Epcot International Flower & Garden Festival and of all Disney Social Media Moms Celebrations, an annual influential blogger conference.
“Families are always on the go when visiting Disney Parks and Resorts, and we’re delighted to team up with GoGo SqueeZ to provide this convenient and healthy snack option for our guests,” said Cathy Cline, vice president, Disney Corporate Alliances and Operating Participants.
5 storytelling tips from a Disney Pixar veteran
While video games are interactive in nature and have specific challenges when it comes to storytelling, Matthew Luhn, a story consultant who spent 20 years at Pixar, shared some useful tips drawn from his experience working in linear media.
