Way back in the ’90s a little theme park called Universal Orlando was trying to plan a huge new land. The company signed a deal with a comic book company named Marvel, and Marvel Superhero Island was born.
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How to Plan a Disney Honeymoon
The Florida parks are one of the most popular honeymoon destinations in America, and there’s plenty more to do at Disney World beyond whirl around on Dumbo and tell Minnie Mouse you’re newly married (though that certainly is fun).
SNEAK PEEK OF THE MYSTERIOUS WORLD OF ‘DOCTOR STRANGE’ STARTS OCTOBER 7 AT DISNEY PARKS
Beginning Oct. 7, 2016, Guests visiting Disney Parks will be able to catch a preview of scenes from the new magical, mind-bending adventure “Doctor Strange,” at Disneyland® and Walt Disney World® Resorts.
At Disney California Adventure® Park, the preview of “Doctor Strange” will be presented in 3D with special in-theater effects at the Sunset Showcase Theater in Hollywood Land, while Guests at Disney’s Hollywood Studios® will get to see this advance look at clips from the film as part of the One Man’s Dream attraction.
“Doctor Strange,” which opens in theaters in 3D on Nov. 4, 2016, follows the story of world-famous neurosurgeon Dr. Stephen Strange who, in his quest for healing after a horrific car accident, discovers powerful magic in a mysterious place known as Kamar-Taj – the front line of a battle against unseen dark forces bent on destroying our reality.
Disney Almost Created A ‘Myst’ Theme Park
If you played computer games in the 1990’s, then you probably remember Myst, the best-selling adventure puzzle game which took players around a magical island filled with mysterious secrets.
Are Disney’s theme park annual passes a good deal?
Both the Walt Disney World and Disneyland Resorts have been raising their annual pass prices aggressively over the past few years, especially so at Disneyland, where a no-blockout annual pass now costs more than $1,000 a year.
GoGo Squeez® Becomes Official Applesauce Of Walt Disney World Resort And Disneyland Resort
GoGo squeeZ®, the leading brand of 100 percent fruit in a pouch, today announced it has been named the Official Applesauce of Walt Disney World Resort and Disneyland Resort. GoGo squeeZ’s applesauce pouches will be available in locations throughout both resorts.
Since its launch in June 2008, GoGo squeeZ has been committed to providing families with all-natural on-the-go snacks. GoGo squeeZ has proven that it is possible for on-the-go snacks to be made with simple, natural ingredients that are nutritious and delicious, allowing kids to squeeZ more goodness into each day — even while on vacation!
“At GoGo squeeZ, we make it easier for kids and families to be a little healthier and happier every day, and there is no better place to do that than at Disney Parks,'” said Bill Graham, President, Materne North America Corp., the maker of GoGo squeeZ pouches. “With our delicious and nutritious applesauce squeezers, we’re delighted to provide families with some ‘Goodness on the Go’ as they enjoy their Walt Disney World Resort or Disneyland Resort experience.”
In addition to availability throughout Walt Disney World Resort and Disneyland Resort, GoGo squeeZ is a sponsor of several events held at Walt Disney World Resort and Disneyland Resort where GoGo squeeZ applesauce pouches may be sampled. GoGo squeeZ is the presenting sponsor of all runDisney Kids Races, a fun way to engage kids early in healthy activities as part of Disney’s race weekends. GoGo squeeZ is also a sponsor of the annual Epcot International Flower & Garden Festival and of all Disney Social Media Moms Celebrations, an annual influential blogger conference.
“Families are always on the go when visiting Disney Parks and Resorts, and we’re delighted to team up with GoGo SqueeZ to provide this convenient and healthy snack option for our guests,” said Cathy Cline, vice president, Disney Corporate Alliances and Operating Participants.
5 Reasons Disney World Attendance Will Bounce Back
If there was one thing that didn’t come as a surprise in Disney‘s quarterly report on Tuesday afternoon it’s that its theme parks are hurting for turnstile clicks. The media giant confirmed that it experienced lower attendance for the quarter. It went on to elaborate during the call, revealing that its domestic theme parks suffered a 4% dip in attendance.
NEW STAR WARS REBELS INTERACTIVE ADVENTURE AT DISNEY PARKS
Disney Floral & Gifts, in partnership with Lucasfilm, is happy to announce the launch of the new Star Wars Rebels Interactive Adventure. For those brave enough to answer the call for this mission, an adventure awaits.
The Star Wars Rebels Interactive Adventure takes guests from your resort room “barracks” on an interactive role-playing mission to the Star Tours® Attraction. They’ll go “under cover” as an Imperial Security Officer, complete with rank bar, cap, satchel, and diversion tattoos.
Top Secret Mission Detail #2: The Tech
The adventure features unique technology exclusive to this experience. Through an augmented reality app on their smartphone, Ezra Bridger leads guests on a mission to thwart the Empire. By scanning targets or “wayfinders” featured around their resort room and Star Tours, Ezra leads guests to hidden information and gear needed to complete their mission.
The rebel tech on their phone allows guests to experience the adventure again and again, even after returning home from the Disney Parks!
Top Secret Mission Detail #3: The Gear
With equipment to help on their adventure, the mission includes a disguise and a data card to transmit information to the rebels at Star Tours. Other collectibles include a Jedi holocron, lightsaber, Rebel journal, 4 Empire recruitment posters, and an Empire door banner.
And if guests have multiple rebels in your party, they can add-on elements of this adventure for everyone to experience!
Top Secret Mission Detail #4: The Reward
Once guests have completed their mission, they’ll be rewarded like any true hero with a Medal of Bravery. Presented in a rebel lock box wrapped with a Phoenix symbol, this medal can only be recovered upon completion of the mission. Like the one seen in the film Star Wars: A New Hope, the medal’s design features a lanyard, which can be personalized, to identify guests victory.
Disney Needs to Copy “Pokemon Go” for Its Theme Parks — Fast
“This tram stops at Journey, Discover, Amaze, and Create,” our tram announcer said as we were heading out of Epcot and into the parking lot last week. “It does not stop for Bulbasaur, Pikachu, or Squirtle.” The nod to the then bubbling Pokemon Go frenzy didn’t end there.
Fairy Tale Weddings: Tying the knot at Disney parks and resorts
In many of Disney’s classic animated films, the princess finds her beloved prince and, in true fairy tale form, they live happily ever after (once they deal with missing glass slippers, evil sorcerers, and other plot detours, that is).
