Walt Disney’s Zootopia is one of three Walt Disney animated features this year, and, at a glance, it seemed to be the lowest profile of the trio. It’s not the big Pixar sequel (Finding Dory), and it’s not the Thanksgiving fairy tale princess epic (Moana).
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When Will Disney World Announce a Fifth Theme Park?
Disney World’s Animal Kingdom turned 18 last month, but that’s not the only reason why the theme park giant should be thinking about adding a fresh theme park in Florida.
Land of “Frozen” Aboard Disney Cruise Line This Summer
In summer 2016, Disney Cruise Line guests can immerse themselves in the animated hit “Frozen” with exciting experiences inspired by the film, including a spectacular deck party, storybook adventures ashore, a three-song stage show production number, character meet and greets, and more.
A Day of Frozen Fun, Including Deck Party
On select Disney Magic and Disney Wonder sailings to Europe and Alaska, Disney Cruise Line guests are transported to the land of “Frozen” when the ship is transformed into a winter wonderland and a day of frozen fun culminates with an extravagant celebration with friends from the Kingdom of Arendelle.
On one special morning, guests will awake to discover a magical freeze has overtaken the atrium lobby with sparkling icicles adorning the grand staircase, resembling the majestic mountain-top ice palace of Queen Elsa.
Icy adventures and fun for the entire family throughout the day include meet and greets and themed experiences:
- Memorable moments with Anna, Elsa, Kristoff and Olaf
- “Anna’s Chocolate Chase” scavenger hunt for those who share Anna’s sense of adventure, with a special surprise for finishing the game
- “Do You Want to Build a Snowman” activity where kids take on Elsa’s magical powers to make snow and ice
- “Oaken’s Maypole Swirl and Twirl” for families to learn a traditional Scandinavian dance spinning and braiding giant ribbons
- “Frozen” themed dining experience, including a menu inspired by traditional Nordic fare and special dishes inspired by the film
The evening fun kicks off with “Freezing the Night Away with Anna, Elsa and Friends,” a family-friendly interactive deck party featuring the famous royal sisters of Arendelle and their fun-loving Nordic companions. By now, the freeze has spread to the upper decks of the ship, with giant snowflakes, icicles and snow-covered rocks.
The celebration begins with a high-energy line dance, set to the movie’s ice cutting scene, featuring the arrival of Kristoff, impressively twirling his ice picks, and Princess Anna.
Anna and Kristoff’s beloved companions, Sven, the trolls and Olaf, make virtual appearances at the party. Sven engages the crowd in reindeer games like “Sven Says” and the “Troll Stroll,” and Olaf leads a sing along to his signature song, “In Summer.”
Elsa arrives with a snowy gust of wind, calling on guests to sing “Let it Go” with her as she conjures up a wintry spectacle to cool things down for Olaf. In true Disney fashion, Elsa unleashes her magic, sending a chill through everyone as the powerful Academy Award-winning song echoes from the ship.
The evening concludes with more family dancing on the pool deck, followed by fun just for adults in the nightclub featuring dance performances and frozen specialty drinks.
Adventures Ashore in Norway
Disney Cruise Line guests who travel aboard the Disney Magic to Norway, the land that inspired Arendelle from “Frozen,” have the opportunity to join exciting Port Adventures that bring this fairytale setting to life. One signature adventure ashore in Ålesund, Norway, created exclusively for Disney Cruise Line, immerses guests in the splendor and charm of Norway, with the help of Anna and Elsa, in an enchanting storybook village.
Other shore excursions take Disney Cruise Line guests to discover the breathtaking natural wonders, stunning architecture and rich Scandinavian culture depicted in the film. Seven-night voyages begin May 29, 2016, sailing through Norwegian fjords and calling on ports including Stavanger, Ålesund, Geiranger, and Bergen, Norway.
Video B-Roll: Disney’s Animal Kingdom at Night
B-Roll included:
- Shots of guests at Disney’s Animal Kingdom at night
- Shots of Expedition Everest at night
- POV footage on Expedition Everest at night
- Shots of Kali River Rapids at night
- POV on Kali River Rapids at night Shots of Primeval Whirl at night
- POV on Primeval Whirl at night
SPONSORS GOING ALONG FOR THE RIDE AT THEME PARKS
When Walt Disney opened his famed Anaheim park in 1955, he turned to corporate sponsors to keep construction and operation costs under budget.
Netflix-Disney Deal: 6 New Movies You’ll Be Able to Stream
The world of streaming is a competitive one to say the very least. Services like Netflix, Hulu, Amazon, and more are constantly scrambling to find an unassailable niche. Hulu struck gold being a vehicle for next-day network TV viewing. Amazon pairs its platform with its wildly popular Prime service.
Disney Springs Fact Sheet
The Disney Springs area is an exciting metropolis of restaurants, theaters and merchandise shops incorporating the The Landing, Marketplace, West Side and Town Center (coming in 2016).
Location: The Disney Springs area borders the south shore of Village Lake at the intersection of Buena Vista Drive and Hotel Plaza Boulevard in the east-central portion of Walt Disney World Resort. Disney Springs parking is free.
Disney Springs Marketplace
Exciting restaurants and extraordinary shopping experiences in a strolling street environment with a wide variety of venues. An assortment of outdoor artisans with merchandise from cloth-covered balloons to creative hair wraps, and silhouette portraits to personalized wood nameplates can be found throughout the Marketplace.
Arribas Brothers — Glassware, crystal and metal artisan products; glassblowing; custom decorating.
The Art of Disney — Disney animation art and collectibles from original paintings and prints to figurines and Vinylmation.
Basin — All-natural bath and skin care products with interactive sugar- and salt-scrub sink for sampling.
Disney’s Days of Christmas — Christmas collectibles, ornaments and Disney character holiday items.
Disney Design-a-Tee presented by Hanes — Customized T-shirts in a variety of colors, styles and themes.
Disney’s Pin Traders — Largest collection of collectible pins and pin accessories at Walt Disney World Resort.
Disney’s Wonderful World of Memories — Disney scrapbook supplies, stationery and postcards.
Dockside Margaritas — A waterfront margarita bar offering live entertainment daily in a laid-back environment amid tropical décor. Menu includes a variety of handcrafted margaritas, specialty cocktails and authentic Florida brews.
Earl of Sandwich — A 220-seat casual quick-service restaurant serving breakfast as well as freshly prepared sandwiches, salads and delicious desserts.
Ghirardelli Ice Cream & Chocolate Shop — San Francisco’s famous sweet-maker comes East with a soda fountain featuring its world-famous chocolate and hot fudge sundae.
Goofy’s Candy Co. — An assortment of candy, cookies, taffy, chocolates, frozen drinks and more.
The LEGO Store — A dynamic showplace and retail store for famous LEGO bricks and toys with an interactive playground and towering LEGO displays indoors and out.
LittleMissMatched — A colorful and playful retail store filled with fashionable accessories, beach bags, flip flops and mismatched socks for the teen, tween and mom.
Marketplace Co-Op – Unique new shops, products and retail concepts are tested in this shopper’s paradise in Disney Springs.
Marketplace Fun Finds – Disney character merchandise including plush, clothing and housewares at prices to fit every budget.
Mickey’s Pantry — The family chef can explore culinary trends and find kitchen gadgets galore, from unique cooking utensils to mugs and dishes.
Once Upon A Toy — This 16,000-square-foot toy store features fun new toys, games and Disney collectibles.
Rainforest Cafe — A wild place to shop and eat with favorite sandwiches, pastas, pizzas and an amazing array of appetizers in a rainforest setting. Gifts are available at the Rainforest Café Retail Village.
Starbucks at Disney Springs Marketplace — Starbucks espresso, frozen specialty beverages, savory Artisan sandwiches and an assortment of pastries are offered at this unique Starbucks location near World of Disney.
The Spice & Tea Exchange — Experience a world of gourmet spices, teas, herbs, sea salts, sugars and more at this aromatic merchandise store.
T-Rex Café — Casual dining in a prehistoric world of adventure with life-size animatronic dinosaurs and prehistoric artifacts. Children of all ages can enjoy the dig site or the Dino-Store with educational toys and Build-A-Dino by Build-A-Bear Workshop.
Tren-D — Hip apparel and novel accessories for women with a fashion sense.
Wolfgang Puck Express — World-famous chef Wolfgang Puck turns his talents to quick service and signature treats including pizzas, sandwiches, soup and fresh salads.
World of Disney Store — Centerpiece of Disney Springs, this 51,000-square-foot retail palace is the biggest Disney shopping destination on Earth. Specialties include Disney-themed merchandise rooms, each telling stories based on classic Disney films, and Bibbidi Bobbidi Boutique, a magical salon for little princes and princesses ages 3-12.
‘Star Wars: Episode 8’ Set Leaks Showcase Luke Skywalker’s Jedi Spirituality
A steady stream of photos have leaked from the Ireland filming set for Star Wars: Episode 8. While most are from such a distance that the cast looks like lightsaber dueling ants, the set leaks do provide some new insight into exactly what Luke Skywalker has been up to during all those years of isolation on Ahch-To.
Every Disney Fan Should Complete This Incredible Bucket List
Upon entering a Disney park, every visitor has their own personal to-do list: ride this attraction, meet that character, eat that treat. On top of everybody’s list, however, is having fun! We put together a list of must-do Disney experiences (print it out here!)
Anna and Elsa are unstoppable in Disney’s ‘Frozen Live’ at California Adventure
Even by the very high standards set by their Disney-princess peers, the Arendelle royal sisters are the hardest-working women in show business.
