As the headline proclaims, Walt Disney’s The Jungle Book has crossed the $200 million mark in its 12th day of domestic release.
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ELENA OF AVALOR – DISNEY’S FIRST PRINCESS INSPIRED BY DIVERSE LATIN CULTURES, TO DEBUT AT WALT DISNEY WORLD RESORT IN AUGUST
This August Guests at Walt Disney World® Resort will be able to see Princess Elena, Disney’s first princess inspired by diverse Latin cultures.
La princesa Elena will debut in the Disney Channel series “Elena of Avalor” this summer. A teenager in fairytale kingdom, Elena adds a new dimension to the Disney-princess world. Elena will appear this summer in Magic Kingdom® Park at Walt Disney World Resort.
SAVE UP TO 25% ON ROOMS AT SELECT WALT DISNEY WORLD RESORT HOTELS
Save up to 25% on Rooms at Select Walt Disney World Resort Hotels This Spring!
Our Clients can save up to 25% on rooms at select Walt Disney World® Resort hotels for stays most nights Aug. 26-Nov. 5, 2016 when they book by Aug. 31, 2016. Check availability for other great rates for stays most nights Aug. 1-25, 2016.
Contact Travel Agents, Scott and Becky Donahue, of Wish Upon a Star With Us to plan and book your vacation.
The number of rooms allocated for this offer is limited. Length-of-stay requirements may apply. Savings based on the non-discounted price for the same room. Additional per-adult charges may apply if more than two adults per room at Disney Value, Moderate and Deluxe Resorts. Cannot be combined with any other discount or promotion. Advance reservations required. Offer excludes The Villas at Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort & Spa, Bay Lake Tower at Disney’s Contemporary Resort, campsites, 3-bedroom villas, Bungalows at Disney’s Polynesian Villas & Bungalows and Disney’s Art of Animation Resort—The Little Mermaid Standard Rooms. 25% savings for select Disney Deluxe and Deluxe Villa Resorts; lower savings may be available for other Resort hotels.
Contact Travel Agents, Scott and Becky Donahue, of Wish Upon a Star With Us to plan and book your vacation.
Why Disney will likely crush every other movie studio at the box office in 2016
Thanks in large part to its properties like Marvel, Pixar, and Lucasfilm, Disney banked its biggest box-office year ever in 2015 as it took in over $5.8 billion worldwide.
But will 2016 be even bigger? It looks like it.
BOOK 2017 WALT DISNEY WORLD MARATHON WEEKEND NOW!
It’s the most magical race on earth! The Walt Disney World® Marathon adventure is unlike anything else.
A Magic Your Way Package allows our Clients to enjoy Disney fun for the whole family throughout the race weekend. They pick their favorite Disney Resort hotel and the number of days for their Theme Park ticket. And, they can even choose to include a Disney Dining Plan in their package.
Plus, when our Clients stay at a Disney Resort hotel they’ll enjoy special benefits, including complimentary MagicBands and early access to Disney FastPass+ planning up to 60 days before they arrive!
Walt Disney World Marathon – A run through the most magical 26.2 miles on Earth
Sunday, Jan. 8, 2017
Walt Disney World Half Marathon – A thrilling 13.1 run through Magic Kingdom® Park and Epcot®
Saturday, Jan. 7, 2017
Goofy’s Race and a Half Challenge – Two days, four parks, 39.3 miles of fun
Saturday, Jan. 7, 2017 and Sunday, Jan. 8, 2017
Walt Disney World 10K – The newest Marathon Weekend event
Friday, Jan. 6, 2017
Disney Family Fun Run 5K – Fun for the whole family
Thursday, Jan. 5, 2017
Dopey Challenge – Four days of fun for a total of 48.6 miles
Thursday, Jan 5 – Sunday, Jan. 8, 2017
Disney brings back free dining, but is it the best deal for you?
The Walt Disney World Resort has opened reservations for its annual “free dining” promotion. Visitors who book an eligible vacation package at a Walt Disney World hotel for selected dates in late summer and fall can get the Disney Dining Plan added for everyone in the room, at no extra charge.
Sneak peek of new Soarin’ Around the World at Epcot
Soarin’ will take flight once again at Epcot beginning June 17. Redubbed “Soarin’ Around the World,” the attraction will feature a new film presentation which will give guests birds-eye views of landmarks around the world, from the Great Wall of China to the Sydney Harbor in Australia.
Disney will use Nokia’s virtual reality camera to film behind-the-scenes movie extras
Imagine if you could be on the set of the next Star Wars film. Imagine if you could watchas Star Wars: Episode VIII director Rian Johnson trains Daisy Ridley to (maybe) become a Jedi.
Former Disney Staffers Share Their Best Hacks For The Parks
If your spring or summer plans include a stay at Disney World, you’re likely aware that there are a ton of tips and tricks for making the most of your stay. But beyond “hidden Mickeys” and trading pins with characters, here are a few smart insider hacks from the former Disney “cast members” (a.k.a. employees) themselves.
You’ll Get to Fly the Millennium Falcon at Disney’s Two New Star Wars Lands
Star Wars-Themed Lands Coming to Disney Parks – Walt Disney Company Chairman and CEO Bob Iger announced at D23 EXPO 2015 that Star Wars-themed lands will be coming to Disneyland park in Anaheim, Calif., and Disney’s Hollywood Studios in Orlando, Fla., creating Disney’s largest single-themed land expansions ever at 14-acres each, transporting guests 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. These authentic lands will have two signature attractions, including the ability to take the controls of one of the most recognizable ships in the galaxy, the Millennium Falcon, on a customized secret mission, and an epic Star Wars adventure that puts guests in the middle of a climactic battle. (Disney Parks
We already knew the (under construction) Star Wars-themed lands at Disneyland and Walt Disney World would each have two big rides, one focusing on the Millennium Falcon and another putting you in the middle of a battle between the Resistance and First Order.
