Zootopia is an unexpected surprise that could prove quite lucrative for shareholders. If the trend continues, it would give Disney yet another blockbuster like “Frozen”.
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Chewbacca to appear in young Han Solo movie, Disney chief says
It’s not wise to upset a Wookiee, so it’s probably good news for all involved that Chewbacca won’t be overlooked in Disney and Lucasfilm’s standalone Star Wars movie about a young Han Solo.
China’s Shanghai Disneyland releases first photos of new attractions
The Shanghai Disney Resort has released its first photos of attractions as Disney fans clamour to get a peek of the new theme park.
How ‘Zootopia’ can reach ‘Frozen’-level success
“Zootopia,” an animated movie about animals who live in a mammal metropolis, was Disney Animation’s best opening weekend ever, notching $73.7 million in U.S. box office sales.
Garden Rocks Concert Series Brings Pop Favorites to Epcot International Flower & Garden Festival
Thirteen pop bands with hits spanning several decades will play the Garden Rocks Concert Series at the 23rd Epcot International Flower & Garden Festival March 2-May 30, 2016. This year’s festival expands from 75 to 90 days, adding two additional concert series weekends to the lineup and extending the final weekend of performances to Memorial Day.
Blood, Sweat & Tears, Brian Howe, former lead singer of Bad Company, Darlene Love and Georgia Satellites will rock Epcot audiences for the first time. Night Ranger, a fan favorite band that’s played the Epcot International Food & Wine Festival, will make a Flower & Garden Festival debut. The Orchestra starring former members of ELO, who topped charts in the 1970s and ‘80s, will kick off the concert series March 4-6.
Guests can dance in their seats each festival weekend to classic tunes at the park’s America Gardens Theatre. An eclectic mix of Flower & Garden Festival fan favorites includes the Village People, who debuted at the festival in 2013. With a nod to the 1960s, Herman’s Hermits starring Peter Noone will rock the house April 1-3. On Memorial Day, The Spinners will close the 90-day festival on a high note, extending their weekend performance to Monday.
Performances are at America Gardens Theatre at 5:30, 6:45 and 8 p.m. every Friday, Saturday and Sunday of the Epcot International Flower & Garden Festival and are included with Epcot admission. Here is this year’s lineup (subject to change without notice):
March 4-6 The Orchestra starring former members of ELO “Evil Woman”
March 11-13 Starship starring Mickey Thomas “We Built This City”
March 18-20 Little River Band “Lady”
March 25-27 Village People “Y.M.C.A.”
April 1-3 Herman’s Hermits starring Peter Noone “I’m Henry the VIII, I Am”
April 8-10 The Guess Who “These Eyes”
April 15-17 NEW! Blood, Sweat & Tears featuring Bo Bice “Spinning Wheel”
April 22-24 NEW! Bad Company, former lead singer Brian Howe “Can’t Get Enough”
April 29-May 1 NEW! Georgia Satellites “Keep Your Hands to Yourself”
May 6-8 Gin Blossoms “Hey Jealousy”
May 13-15 NEW! Darlene Love “Wait ‘Til My Bobby Gets Home”
May 20-22 Night Ranger “Sister Christian”
May 27-30 The Spinners “Working My Way Back to You”
Whoa: This “Zootopia” character looks different around the world
Did you watch Disney’s Zootopia over the weekend? It seems that pretty much everybody did: The film opened with a monster $73.7 million opening box office and nearly perfect critical reviews. Now that its first wave of buzz has died down, newly-converted fans are swarming over the film looking for Easter eggs and cute tidbits. And Disney, per usual, has given us something extra to talk about.
Disney: Turkey legs no longer at Animal Kingdom
If you’re in the mood for a juicy turkey leg, you’re out of luck at Disney’s Animal Kingdom theme park.
‘STAR WARS’: IS DISNEY PLANNING FIVE NEW MOVIES?
tar Wars awoke the Force last year, breaking box office records in the process, and Disney plans to keep milking its sci-fi cash cow with an additional five new movies in development, according to The Sun.
Alamo Rent A Car Sweepstakes Offers Chance To Win Unforgettable Disney Vacations
Alamo Rent A Car, the official rental car of Walt Disney World® Resort and Disneyland® Resort, is offering the chance to win one of six Disney Parks vacations with its “I Wanna Disney Parks Vacation from Alamo” sweepstakes. From now until April 12, 2016, participants can enter once a week for a chance to win a dream vacation for four to Walt Disney World® Resort or Disneyland® Resort.
“The ‘I Wanna Disney Parks Vacation from Alamo’ sweepstakes offers families a chance to win the experience of a lifetime – the magic of a Disney vacation,” said Rob Connors, vice president of brand marketing for Alamo. “Alamo wants to help families create more memories per getaway, so we’ve worked with our friends at Disney to create this sweepstakes that encourages fun, creativity and participation from the whole family.”
Six prize packages will include a five-day, four-night vacation to either Walt Disney World® Resort or Disneyland® Resort, including airfare; deluxe accommodations; Park Hopper® passes; VIP tour-guide service for six hours; a $500 Disney gift card; and a $250VISA gift card.
The sweepstakes features six weekly entry periods from March 2 – April 12, 2016, with one winner selected at random each week. Here’s how to enter:
- Create Your Own Rendition of the Classic Disney Song “I Wan’na Be Like You:” Create a short video singing your own original version of the classic Disney song “I Wan’na Be Like You” from Disney’s animated classic film The Jungle Book.
- Register for the Sweepstakes: Visit www.Disney.com/IwannaDisneyVacationSweeps on your desktop or mobile device or download Disney’s Applause App for free from iTunes or Google Play and click on the Alamo “I Wanna Disney Parks Vacation from Alamo” link in the app. Follow the instructions and prompts to register.
- Upload Your “I Wan’na Be Like You” Video Rendition: After completing the sweepstakes registration online or within the Disney Applause app, follow the instructions to upload your video and click “submit.”
For more information and a copy of the official rules, visit the Alamo Rent A Car “I Wanna Disney Parks Vacation from Alamo” sweepstakes website at www.Disney.com/IwannaDisneyVacationSweeps.
SAME-DAY DINING RESERVATIONS ACCEPTED AT JUNGLE SKIPPER CANTEEN
At the Jungle Navigation Co. Ltd. Skipper Canteen in Magic Kingdom® Park, your Clients can discover bold and flavorful tastes inspired by the exotic flavors of the rivers traveled on the Jungle Cruise attraction.
And now, guests visiting the Walt Disney World® Resort can make same-day reservations at this new restaurant for lunch or dinner. Reservations can be made by calling 407-993-1933 or online via jungleskippercanteen.com. As with all dining reservations, a credit card guarantee is required at the time of reservation and the standard cancellation policy applies.
