The hit Broadway musical “Hamilton” is pretty revolutionary. The hip-hop-heavy play tells the story of the founding fathers with a diverse cast.
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`Star Wars’ on Record Path as Disney Cites $100 Million Friday
“Star Wars: The Force Awakens” matinees are putting the movie on course to top $125 million in North American ticket sales through Friday…
PURPLE RETAIL MAGICBAND AND MORE COMING SOON TO WALT DISNEY WORLD RESORT
Today we’ve got an update about new and upcoming retail MagicBands at Walt Disney World® Resort.
One of the most requested MagicBand colors is purple. This fall, a purple option was introduced for Guests who create retail graphic MagicBands at the MagicBand on Demand station, located at Tomorrowland Light & Power Co. in Magic Kingdom® Park. Today, it’s been announced that guests will be able to find an individual purple retail MagicBand in select Walt Disney World Resort merchandise locations, as well as ShopDisneyParks.com and DisneyStore.com, by late December. This solid color retail MagicBand will join the other solid color MagicBands we currently offer for sale.
Finally, in addition to retail MagicBands, new MagicBand-its, inspired by classic Disney characters and attractions at Disney Parks, are now available. These small accessories can be easily attached to the side of any MagicBand.
As a reminder, MagicBands can be purchased at select merchandise locations at the Walt Disney World Resort Theme Parks and Resorts and online through Shop Disney Parks mobile app and DisneyStore.com.
DISNEY CHARACTERS TEMPORARILY MOVE FOR DINNER FROM GOOFY’S KITCHEN TO PCH GRILL AT DISNEY’S PARADISE PIER HOTEL
Goofy’s Kitchen at the Disneyland® Hotel is temporarily closing to get a fresh new look. In the meantime, the Disney characters are headed to PCH Grill at Disney’s Paradise Pier Hotel for dinner from Jan. 19 – Feb. 9, 2016.
The restaurant’s beachy, laid-back atmosphere is a fun spot for the new Beach Side Bonfire Dinner Buffet with Mickey & Friends featuring classic California dishes — smoked tri-tip, baby back ribs, fish tacos, sautéed shrimp, steamed clams, mac-n-cheese, fried chicken and mini hamburgers and hot dogs right off the grill. Your Clients can cap off their meal with a sweet ending and “perpetual summer” beverages, including watermelon lemonade and our signature peach-and-blood-orange tea.
Disney and Other Theme Parks Add Metal Detectors for Holidays
As they prepare to host tens of millions of holiday visitors, three of America’s biggest theme park operators — Disney, Universal and SeaWorld — on Thursday reacted to heightened security concerns by installing metal detectors outside their gates.
Hollywood Flashback: In 1941, an Animation Strike Put Disney in Peril
“It was the defining crisis for the studio and not in a good way,” says an animation historian about the five-week labor strike, during which Walt Disney Productions’ cartoonists picketed for salary adjustments and proper credit in films.
Thousands of Fans Celebrate the Release of Star Wars: The Force Awakens at Walt Disney World Resort
On Dec. 17, guests and fans will be among the first to celebrate the release of Star Wars: The Force Awakens during a sold out, special-ticketed Star Wars: The Force Awakens Opening Night event at Walt Disney World Resort.
Starting at AMC Disney Springs 24, ticketed guests will walk a red carpet, past banners and spot lights, to the first public showings of Star Wars: The Force Awakens between 7 and 8 p.m.
After the movie, fans will enjoy a private after-hours party at Disney’s Hollywood Studios until 2 a.m. The party will include access to new Star Wars experiences, including Star Wars Launch Bay, Star Tours — The Adventures Continue attraction and more.
The next night, on Dec. 18, Disney’s Hollywood Studios park guests will experience the first official display of the “Symphony in the Stars: A Galactic Spectacular’’ fireworks show inspired by the Star Wars saga. The 11 p.m. fireworks spectacular will be streamed live on the Disney Parks Blog website and shared with news media.
- Video from the first public showings of Star Wars: The Force Awakens and the after-hours party at Disney’s Hollywood Studios will be made available for download here on www.WDWNews.com throughout the afternoon, evening and early morning hours on Dec. 17 and 18, so please continue to check WDWNews.com for updates. Video is scheduled to be posted at 4 p.m., 9 p.m. on Dec. 17 and 3 a.m. on Dec. 18.
- A live stream of the “Symphony in the Stars: A Galactic Spectacular’’ fireworks show can be found on the Disney Parks Blog to use live on air in 11 p.m. newscasts on Dec. 18. The live stream will start at 10:50 p.m. with fireworks at 11 p.m., lasting six minutes, followed by live interviews.
Disney Princesses Reimagined as Star Wars Characters
When Disney bought Star Wars‘ production company Lucasfilm in 2012 for a bajillion dollars (OK, $4.05 billion if you want to get specific), many fans immediately stated the obvious, significant after-effect: Princess Leia is now a Disney princess.
How Did 2015 Turn Out For Disney’s Studio And What To Expect In 2016?
Disney’s studio business has seen another spectacular year and it has managed to grow the market share in the U.S. for 2015.
THE LION KING UNDER THE CHRISTMAS TREE BY SAM ALLEN
Throughout Disney’s Animal Kingdom, a wide variety of trees help give guests the impression that they are exploring lush environments from around the world.
