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Nature’s Harvest® Bread Celebrates Disney•Pixar’s “Finding Dory” In-Home Release with Instant Win Game & Sweepstakes
Nature’s Harvest® bread is stirring up excitement in the bread aisle in support of the in-home release of Disney•Pixar’s “Finding Dory,” releasing on Digital HD on Oct. 25 and Blu-ray™ on Nov. 15. Now through Nov. 13, fans can enter for a chance to win an all-expense paid trip for four to the Monterey Bay Aquarium in Monterey, Calif. and other fun Dory-themed prize packs on the Nature’s Harvest® bread Facebook page.
Select packages of specially marked Nature’s Harvest® breads made with whole grains will feature the lovable “Finding Dory” characters along with a chance to bring home a free, limited-edition Dory TY® Sparkle Eye Beanie Boo™ plush toy. Fans can purchase any two Nature’s Harvest® breads and visit wholegrainsplash.com for instructions on how to complete and submit the offer form and full terms and conditions for the promotion.
“Kids and parents alike love the “Finding Dory” characters, and this collaboration allows us to bring a new level of excitement and magic to breads baked with whole grains,” said Lia Arakelian, Assistant Brand Manager, Nature’s Harvest® bread. “Disney has a very high set of nutritional standards, and with our baked with whole grains platform, we are honored to be able to work closely with their team to help promote this beloved movie.”
Families can also prepare for the in-home release of “Finding Dory” by trying two new delicious and nutritious Nature’s Harvest® bread snack and lunch recipes created by Registered Dietician Heidi Diller and inspired by Dory and her friends. Get these recipes and morehere.
“The ‘Surfing Turtle Open Faced Sandwich’ and the ‘P B & Jolly Octopus Toast’ are fun recipes to get families to eat more whole grains, especially since every variety of Nature’s Harvest® bread has at least eight grams of whole grains per serving,” said Heidi Diller, Registered Dietician. “This makes it an easy choice for parents looking to give their family delicious bread as part of a well-balanced, nutritious diet. Parents can also feel good about serving Nature’s Harvest® breads because they are not baked with artificial flavors, colors or high fructose corn syrup.”
Nature’s Harvest® bread varieties available nationwide include:
- Stone Ground 100% Whole Wheat Bread
- Honey Wheat Made with Whole Grain Bread
- Butter Wheat Made with Whole Grains Bread
- Honey 7 Grain Bread
There is no purchase necessary and no fee to participate in the Make a Splash with Whole Grains Instant Win Game & Sweepstakes. For official rules, prize descriptions and to enter, fans can visit Facebook.com/NaturesHarvestBreads and click the Sweepstakes tab. Then, follow the instructions to complete and submit the entry.
“Finding Dory” reunites everyone’s forgetful blue tang, Dory, with her friends Marlin and Nemo on a search for her family and features the voices of Ellen DeGeneres, Albert Brooks and Ed O’Neill. For more information on Disney•Pixar’s “Finding Dory,” visit: disney.com/findingdory.
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Disney and Dole to Launch New Co-Branded Produce Assortment Featuring Iconic Disney, Pixar, Star Wars, and Marvel Characters
Disney Consumer Products and Interactive Media (DCPI) and Dole Food Company today announced plans to launch a new co-branded assortment of fresh produce featuring iconic Disney, Pixar, Star Wars, and Marvel characters at grocery and retail stores nationwide beginning this fall. The announcement comes ahead of the 2016 Produce Marketing Association (PMA) Fresh Summit Convention and Expo taking place October 14-16 in Orlando, Fla. (Disney booth #409, Dole booth #3043), where both brands will have a presence.
“Disney and Dole have a shared mission of providing high quality produce to help families lead healthier lives,” said Josh Silverman, executive vice president of global licensing, Disney Consumer Products and Interactive Media. “As an industry leader in licensed food, we are excited to pair our unrivaled portfolio of brands, characters and stories with Dole’s fresh fruits and vegetables to support parents as they encourage their kids to make healthier food choices.”
“It’s rare that two iconic brands with as much passion and potential for improving the way America and the world eats can come together to make positive change,” said Bil Goldfield, director of communications for the Dole Food Company. “As one of the world’s foremost nutrition leaders, Dole is excited to partner with Disney to take both companies’ commitment to health and wellness to the next level. Together, we can do even more to deliver fun, educational and nutritional information around the power of produce to individuals and families across North America.”
The two brands will launch its first program this fall, followed by a host of other health and nutrition education programs themed around other Disney, Star Wars and Marvel films and characters in 2017. These programs will include consumer promotions, digital integrations, in-store activities, and themed recipes featuring DOLE products to encourage kids and families to adopt a diet rich in fresh fruits and vegetables.
In 2006, The Walt Disney Company became the first major media company to establish a Nutrition Guideline Policy to associate its brands and characters with a more nutritious portfolio of foods and beverages. The company has since marked every year of its Healthy Living Commitment with significant milestones such as becoming the first major media company to launch food advertising standards for kids, launching new content and experiences that inspire healthier lifestyles, and introducing the Mickey Check. The Mickey Check is a quick and easy way for families to identify healthier food and beverage options in stores, on-air, on-line, at Disney theme parks and resorts, and other places where Disney products are sold. Foods and recipes that feature the Mickey Check adhere to the rigorous Disney Nutrition Guideline Criteria. To learn more about The Walt Disney Company Healthy Living Commitment and the Mickey Check, visit Disney.com/HealthyLiving.
For more than a century, Dole has served as an unrivaled health and wellness resource to millions of healthy-eating enthusiasts worldwide. Dole is committed to nutrition and nutrition education, and to encouraging the world to adopt a healthier diet including more fresh fruits and vegetables. Dole believes that a diet rich in fruits and vegetables can increase America’s nutritional health and help reverse a number of negative health trends, among them improper diet and inadequate exercise as the leading causes of preventable death. In 2003 Dole established the Dole Nutrition Institute (DNI) specifically to study the health and wellness benefits of fruits and vegetables, and a plant-based diet. Today, DNI remains the world’s most definitive, easily accessible and scientifically validated resource on nutrition and health. In addition, Dole recently established a Director and Department of Culinary Nutrition to translate produce-based research into compelling meals that prove the vital role of fruit and vegetables as the staple of a healthy diet.
4 Exciting Things Happening at Walt Disney World Before the End of the Year
Walt Disney World has had a crazy 2016, not only with the opening of new rides, restaurants and shops all around the resort, but also the closing of the Main Street Electrical Parade, lackluster summer attendance, and the surprise appearance of Hurricane Matthew.
New Benefits Coming to Walt Disney World Passholders During Resort’s 45th Anniversary Year
Wrapped in exciting fall events, the merriest of holiday happenings and a 2017 filled with spectacular openings, Walt Disney World Resort is marking its 45th anniversary — and unwrapping three special offers for passholders.
Popular Walt Disney World passes, good for theme park admission, valuable Disney savings and other perks throughout the year, gets even sweeter to mark the anniversary:
- New dining and merchandise benefits – Passholders will receive 10 percent off food and nonalcoholic beverages at selecttable-service restaurants at theme parks and Disney resort hotels and 20 percent off purchases at Disney owned-and-operated merchandise locations. These new benefits will continue even after the anniversary comes to an end on Sept. 30, 2017.
- Even more savings exclusively during the 45th anniversary – In addition to the ongoing benefits, passholders can save up to 20 percent off the price of food and non-alcoholic beverages at select restaurants in the theme parks, resort hotels and Disney Springs, as well as dinner shows. Passholders can choose from 45 restaurants participating in this special offerduring the 45th anniversary year that runs now through Sept. 30, 2017. Among the great restaurant choices: Signature Dining (Flying Fish, Artist Point, Citricos) and Family Dining (Jungle Skipper Canteen, Wave of American Flavors). And, for the first time in forever, savings are available at select quick-service locations.
- Get 13 months for the price of 12 – Guests who purchase a 12-month pass will enjoy 13 months of unsurpassed passholder magic filled with seasonal events, unique attractions and stellar entertainment. New passes must be purchased between Oct. 2, 2016 and Jan. 3, 2017. Prices vary depending on pass type selected – Weekday Select, Silver, Gold, Platinum, Platinum Plus.
Celebrate the 45th Anniversary of Walt Disney World Resort with New Special Offers for Passholders
In addition to offering theme park admission, passes include special savings on resort hotel rooms, merchandise, recreation, sports, tours and spa treatments. Passholders will find still more savings on admission to special events and entertainment. Passes also add value and convenience with benefits like standard parking, park-hopping privileges and a Magic Band.
With all the magic happening now and coming soon to Walt Disney World Resort, there’s never been a better time to be a passholder. Here’s just a sampling of events and happenings:
- The 21st Annual Epcot International Food & Wine Festival, on now through Nov. 14, features celebrated chefs, more than 30 marketplaces, wine seminars, workshops, dining and tasting events, and the Eat to the Beat Concerts.
- Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party, on select dates now through Oct. 31, brings spooktacular fun to the Magic Kingdom with a Halloween parade, themed fireworks, trick or treating, and a stage show featuring Disney villains.
- Holidays at Walt Disney World Resort means enchanting fun with dazzling lights, spirited song and snow flurries. Events include Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party and an all-new stage show at Magic Kingdom, Candlelight Processional at Epcot, plus caroling, tree-lighting ceremonies and visits by Santa himself.
- Pandora – The World of Avatar (2017) – The awe-inspiring land envisioned by filmmaker James Cameron comes to life at Disney’s Animal Kingdom, with floating mountains and bioluminescent rainforests.
- Disney Springs completes its build out, reimagined from Downtown Disney. There’s more shopping, dining and entertainment than ever before all set among beautiful open-air promenades, meandering springs and waterfront charm. With more than 150 establishments, Disney Springs include trendsetting brands like UNIQLO, kate spade new york and Zara along with and one-of-a-kind boutiques. Foodies can savor everything from tasty food-truck treats to celebrity-chef restaurants.
For more information on either offer or to sign up for a pass, guests can visit disneyworld.com/passholders
‘Disney In Concert Tim Burton’s The Nightmare Before Christmas’
Fans of Disney’s timeless holiday classic, TIM BURTON’S THE NIGHTMARE BEFORE CHRISTMAS will now have another chance to see DISNEY IN CONCERT’S TIM BURTON’S THE NIGHTMARE BEFORE CHRISTMAS at the Hollywood Bowl on Friday, October 28 at 8:00pm. The first two nights of this concert event sold out within days when it was announced Los Angeles’ reigning Pumpkin King, Danny Elfman, would return to the Hollywood Bowl performing his role of Jack Skellington singing live to film. Elfman will be joined by other original cast members including Catherine O’Hara(Sally), Ken Page (Oogie Boogie) and Paul Reubens (Lock).
Tickets for the third and final concert go on sale Saturday, September 17 at 10:00am Pacific via all Ticketmaster outlets. To purchase by phone, call (800) 745-3000 or online at www.Ticketmaster.com.
Danny Elfman, who wrote the film’s songs (music and lyrics), composed its original score and was the original singing voice ofJack Skellington, says, “Being able to perform ‘Nightmare’ live last year, in synch to the movie with a full orchestra was such a thrill. But having Catherine O’Hara, Ken Page and Paul Reubens to perform with me really made it a unique and magical experience. I’m happy to bring it to our amazing Los Angeles audience one more time.”
Conductor John Mauceri, Founding Director of the Hollywood Bowl Orchestra, will lead the full orchestra and choir performing the film’s classic score and songs live to picture.
Named “#1 Concert of 2015” by the Orange Country Register, HALLOWEEN AT THE HOLLYWOOD BOWL- TIM BURTON’S THE NIGHTMARE BEFORE CHRISTMAS- IN CONCERT LIVE TO FILM will transform this legendary venue into Halloween Town with special pre-show activities including an audience participation costume contest, unique photo opportunities and trick-or-treating stations. Tim Burton-inspired costumes are encouraged.
First released in 1993, Tim Burton’s THE NIGHTMARE BEFORE CHRISTMAS was directed by Henry Selick (JAMES AND THE GIANT PEACH), and based on a story and characters by Tim Burton. The film follows the earnest-but-misguided adventures ofJack Skellington, Halloween Town’s beloved Pumpkin King, as he attempts to take over the Christmas holiday. Against the advice of Sally, a lonely rag doll who has feelings for him, Jack enlists three mischievous trick-or-treaters – Lock, Shock, and Barrel – to help him kidnap Santa Claus. The film is rated “PG”.
The concert is produced by Laura Engel & Richard Kraft, Tim Fox & Alison Ahart Williams and Andrew Hewitt & Bill Silva Presents, in association with Disney Concerts, the team that recently presented the highly-acclaimed DISNEY’S THE LITTLE MERMAID IN CONCERT AT THE HOLLYWOOD BOWL, starring Sara Bareilles and Rebel Wilson.
DISNEY IN CONCERT’S TIM BURTON’S THE NIGHTMARE BEFORE CHRISTMAS is produced under license by Disney Concerts, a division of ABC Inc. Disney Concerts currently licenses 14 different concert packages including Fantasia, Pixar In Concert, Alice In Wonderland, Frozen, Ratatouille, The Pirates of the Caribbean series (episodes I-IV), and Silly Symphonies, which last year accounted for approximately 325 performances in some of the world’s top venues, including Lincoln Center, Royal Albert Hall,Sydney Opera House, Tokyo Forum and the Hollywood Bowl.
All acts and ticket prices subject to change without notice.
Know Before You Go: www.hollywoodbowl.com/lease for parking information.
Welcome To Disney’s Tropical Hideaway In ENCHANTED TIKI ROOM #1 First Look
The world famous attraction comes to Marvel Comics for an all-new adventure! Today, Marvel Entertainment and the minds at Walt Disney Imagineering are proud to present your first look inside ENCHANTED TIKI ROOM #1, the newest Disney Kingdoms limited series launching October 5th!
Disney Parks Launches 10th Annual Moms Panel Search
Today, Disney Parks kicks off the 10th annual search for applicants to join the 2017 Disney Parks Moms Panel. Moms, dads, grandparents, and guardians of all walks of life can serve as panelists for this award-winning, online trip-planning forum.
Disney Parks is seeking seasoned Disney vacationers with diverse backgrounds to lend fresh insights to the Disney Parks Moms Panel that offers advice to guests looking to plan their ultimate Disney getaway. The search is on for new panelists who can answer questions in any of the four languages now used on the forum –English, Spanish, French and Portuguese. Adults who have experience with and a passion for Disney vacations are encouraged to apply now through September 14 by visiting www.momspanelsearch.com.
The Disney Moms Panel began in January 2008 as a simple, question-and-answer forum with only 12 members focused solely on the Walt Disney World Resort. Today, the Disney Moms Panel is a multilingual resource that has tripled in size with a diverse array of enthusiastic panelists with extensive knowledge of Disney vacation destinations and offerings, including Disneyland Resort, Disney Cruise Line, Disney Vacation Club, runDisney and ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex. Over the years, more than 145 moms, dads and grandparents have participated on the panel and have answered more than 300,000 Guest questions.
“With this being the 10th year of our global search for Disney Parks Moms Panelists, I’m always in awe to see so many passionate and inspiring applicants share their Disney memories and emotional experiences as they vie for a spot on the Panel.” said Leanne O’Regan, Director of Content Relations for Disney Parks. “Since 2008, the Panel has replied to hundreds of thousands of questions providing personalized answers and often sharing fun stories that help guests with their individual planning needs.”
Panelists tap into their own real-life experiences to thoughtfully answer a wide array of questions. Whether the questions are about visiting as a family on a tight budget, a parent of a child with special needs, or families traveling in groups looking to plan the ultimate getaway, there is truly a panelist for everyone.
How to Apply
Disney Parks will accept applications for the 2017 Disney Parks Moms Panel from noon EDT on September 7, 2016, through noon EDT on September 14, 2016. Visit www.momspanelsearch.com to enter. The application process includes a series of written questions and essays in the first round; additional questions and essays along with a video submission in Round 2; with the final round being a phone interview. Applicants selected to be panelists for the Disney Parks Moms Panel will be announced in January 2017. Those selected must be available to attend a training session at Walt Disney World Resort in December 2016.
About the Disney Parks Moms Panel
The Disney Parks Moms Panel is an online forum where guests can get tips and insights for a Disney vacation from real moms, dads and grandparents who have mastered the art of planning Disney getaways. Guests can pose questions to panelists in English, Spanish, French and Portuguese, and gain access to other Disney vacation planning tools. Featuring just 12 members in its 2008 inaugural year, the panel has more than tripled in size since. That growth is a result of the popularity of the forum and an ever-growing number of questions submitted by curious parents. For more information and to meet the panelists, visit www.DisneyParksMomsPanel.com.
This incredible Disney employee was asked to retire but has showed up every day for 16 YEARS
They say if you do what you love, then you’ll never have to work a day in your life. For one Disney employee, that saying rings true. Even though 81-year-old Floyd Norman was fired from his job at the “happiest place on Earth,” he hasn’t stopped working at Disney studios in California.
Launch date announced for Ethan Allen’s Disney collection
Ethan Allen, the Danbury-based furniture maker, announced that its Disney-inspired furniture and home décor collection will launch on the company’s website and in select Ethan Allen Design Centers on Nov. 18.
