Virtual reality is not killing the television star, but it sure is bringing them a lot closer to fans. Today, Radio Disney announced it has partnered with virtual reality company IM360 to live-stream the red carpet of the 2016 Radio Disney Music Awards in virtual reality before its live broadcast.
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PHOTOS – AUTHENTIC DETAILS BRING TO LIFE PANDORA — THE WORLD OF AVATAR AT DISNEY’S ANIMAL KINGDOM
As we’ve recently shared, there’s an incredible lineup of new attractions and experiences coming to all four Walt Disney World® Resort theme parks this summer. And among our latest updates, we also looked further into the future and shared new details on how Pandora – The World of AVATAR will come to life at Disney’s Animal Kingdom® Theme Park in 2017.
And how guests will be transported to the world of Pandora – alive with amazing creatures and “glowing” ground beneath your feet.
Guests will also notice realistic details during their adventures, including special Na’vi artifacts seen throughout the land.
Photos – Tourists get a glimpse of Shanghai Disney Resort TWO MONTHS before the official opening
It’s not open for two months but some lucky fans have already seen the Shanghai Disney Resort up close.
Thousands of tourists flocked to the newly opened Disney Resort train station and boarded trains to the Disneytown area before the theme park’s official unveiling.
Disney Did Not Discriminate Against Autistic Kids, Federal Judge Decides
After more than two years and courts from California to Florida, Walt Disney Parks and Resorts today was exonerated in a lawsuit claiming it discriminated against families with children with autism and other developmental disorders in violation of the Americans With Disabilities Act.
Rock The Universe 2016 Line-Up Brings The Best Of Christian Music To Universal Orlando Resort
Universal Orlando’s Rock the Universe, Florida’s biggest Christian music festival, returns September 9 and 10 with live performances by some of today’s most compelling artists in Christian music.
Rock the Universe offers fans a unique opportunity to see their favorite faith-based artists in the heart of Universal Studios Florida. This year’s line-up features Billboard Music Award-winning and GRAMMY-nominated rock band Skillet; two-time GRAMMY-award winner and Billboard Top 200 regular Lecrae; and Christian hip-hop legend TobyMac, who has sold more than ten million albums and has won seven GRAMMY awards since the start of his music career. See the full talent line-up below.
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ROCK THE UNIVERSE 2016 LINE-UP |
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Friday, September 9 |
Saturday, September 10 |
| Skillet | Lecrae |
| Jeremy Camp | TobyMac |
| Rend Collective | Family Force 5 |
| KB | Andy Mineo |
| Matt Maher | Colton Dixon |
| Lauren Daigle | NF |
| Finding Favour | I Am They |
| DJ Promote | DJ Promote |
Guests will be greeted with rock, hip-hop, and gospel sounds in an unforgettable atmosphere that only Rock the Universe can provide. The festival also features the Fan Zone with more live music, electronic dance music with DJ Promote, autograph sessions with performing acts and more. Guests will also have the opportunity to experience a Saturday night candle lighting ceremony and access to Universal Studios Florida’s thrilling attractions – like Revenge of the Mummy, Hollywood Rip Ride Rockit – and more.
For more details about Rock the Universe 2016, visit www.RocktheUniverse.com.
Disney Legend talks about working with Walt, finding growth in failure
There are two ways to look at a blank sheet of paper — with fright or as an opportunity. The creative mastermind behind nine Disney theme parks says focusing on the latter led to his contributions to the Disney legacy, and can lead everyone else to their own.
Photos – Buzz Lightyear Topiary at Epcot
Take a look at the Buzz Lightyear Topiary in front of Mission Space at Epcot for the 2015 Flower & Garden Festival.
Photos – 11 Disney-inspired engagement rings fit for a princess to wear ‘happily ever after’
In the world of Disney , good triumphs over evil, the baddies get their just desserts and there’s normally a wedding at the end.
For those of us who have remained inspired by our favourite characters’ ‘happily ever after’ there’s some great news.
Magical New Experiences Will Debut This Summer at Magic Kingdom
Classic Disney characters will join contemporary animated film stars this June in a new extravaganza on the grand Cinderella Castle stage, and Magic Kingdom guests can experience a new dining adventure.
- For the first time, Tiana of “Princess and the Frog,” and Rapunzel of “Tangled,” co-star with Anna and Elsa of “Frozen,” and a host of favorite Disney characters in the new Mickey’s Royal Friendship Faire show. Performed on the grandest stage in the kingdom, the star-studded tale of friendship presents Mickey Mouse and his troupe of Merry Makers – Minnie Mouse, Donald, Daisy and Goofy – who invite 10 new friends from different animated worlds to join the celebration. This “timeless fairytale” of a show combines grand dance, fireworks and stunts with memorable music, an original song and special effects.
- Disney Parks will welcome Elena of Avalor, Disney’s first princess inspired by diverse Latin cultures. Elena of Avalor will appear at Walt Disney World Resort later this summer and at Disneyland Resort in the fall, following her television debut in a new animated series this summer on Disney Channel.
- Next door to the legendary Jungle Cruise, guests can enjoy the bold flavors of “World Famous Jungle Cuisine” served by the wisecracking crew of the new Jungle Navigation Co. Ltd. Skipper Canteen. It’s the first Disney full-service restaurant themed after a specific park attraction.
Big Hero 6 Attraction Coming to Tokyo Disneyland
A ride-type attraction themed to the Disney film, Big Hero 6, will open in Tomorrowland. Also, for the first time in either Tokyo Disneyland or Tokyo DisneySea, a shop themed to outer space and selling popcorn in multiple flavors will open next to the new attraction. Type: Ride Duration: About 1.5 minutes Description: The lovable robot Baymax, from the Disney film, Big Hero 6, invites Guests to join their own personal healthcare companion for an exciting musical “whip ride” that swings them unpredictably round and round. Opening: Spring 2020 (tentative) Investment Amount: About 6 billion yen (tentative)
Concept image of Guests experiencing the attraction themed to Big Hero 6
This concept image is subject to change. © Disney
