Before there was Disney World, there was nothing… or in Orlando, Fla., there was very little. In 1971, Walt Disney transformed 40 miles of unwanted land into what is now “the most magical place on earth.”
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NEW AT D23 EXPO 2015! RILEY¹S FIRST DATE? MAKES ITS WORLD PREMIERE
Pixar Animation Studios heads back inside the mind with an all-new short. “Riley’s First Date?” made its world premiere this afternoon at D23 EXPO 2015. Director Josh Cooley, along with “Inside Out” filmmakers Pete Docter (“Up,” “Monsters, Inc.”) and Jonas Rivera (“Up”), introduced the short, which revisits Riley, now 12, who is hanging out with her parents at home when potential trouble comes knocking. Mom’s and Dad’s Emotions find themselves forced to deal with “Riley’s First Date?” The short will be included as a bonus feature in the digital HD & Blu-ray releases of Disney·Pixar’s “Inside Out,” which will be available digitally Oct. 13 and on Blu-ray Nov. 3, 2015.
Disneyland vs. Disney World: Finding the cheaper Disney
Disney is on every little kid’s bucket list — and on lots of big kids’, too. But a trip to one of the parks for a family can be an expensive endeavor.
Hunker down because Orlando’s theme park war has only just begun
The battle for the best theme park with the best rides between Orlando’s Big Three theme parks is heating up, and trends show the best is yet to come.
Havaianas And Disney Announce New Strategic Alliance
Havaianas, known for energetic and vibrant Brazilian designs in footwear, today announced a new strategic alliance with the Walt Disney World Resort, Disneyland Resort and Disney Vacation Club.
“We are thrilled to have entered into this relationship with the Walt Disney World Resort, the Disneyland Resort and Disney Vacation Club because they embody instant joy much like Havaianas,” said Marcio Moura, Havaianas’ USA President. “We look forward to creating a harmonious relationship and further expanding opportunities within the Walt Disney World Resort, the Disneyland Resort and Disney Vacation Club in the coming years.”
For the past four years, Havaianas has produced Disney-themed flip-flops and this new alliance will give the brand opportunity to further engage with Disney fans. Havaianas will soon be made available for sale to Disney guests at 22 retail locations across the Walt Disney World Resort, the Disneyland Resort and Disney Vacation Club including a dedicated retail build-out at Disney’s Blizzard Beach Water Park, Disney’s Typhoon Lagoon Water Park and Disney California Adventure Park.
Havaianas is also currently working with Disney Theme Park Merchandise to create exclusive co-branded flip-flops.
Additionally, in November, Havaianas will become an official sponsor of all runDisney races that provide runners with a unique Disney experience.
Disney DESCENDANTS dvd review
The premise for the latest Disney Channel movie may be one of the coolest ever. Disney’s DESCENDANTS, now on DVD, focuses on the life of the children of our favorite heroes and villains. How awesome is that? The teenage kids of Maleficent (Kristin Chenoweth-amazing as always), the Evil Queen, Jafar, and Cruella De Vil are invited to attend prep school alongside the children of Belle and Beast, Sleeping Beauty, Prince Charming, the Fairy Godmother, Mulan, and the rest of the heroes. First of all, I think the costuming is incredible. You can tell right away who the parent would be by the way the teens are dressed. Now this isn’t in a costume sort of way–more of a fashionable hint. If you are familiar with DisneyBounding, then you will have the idea. I think these fashion pieces should be in the stores asap for teens/young adults. It is very cool. Next, Disney’s DESCENDANTS has all of the fantastic musical numbers you would expect from a Disney production. “Rotten to the Core” kicks off the show and sets the tone for the villains. (This song is currently playing on Radio Disney). Maleficent has a wonderfully evil song and Dove Cameron as her daughter, Mal, has the lead in several songs. Watching these heroic and villainous teens interact may not look too different from your average high school campus. There is a internal and external battle between good and evil for these kids. Again, much like the hallways of your local school. The Bonus Features include Backstage Dance Rehearsals with Director Kenny Ortega, the always hilarious Blooper reel, and #Mal, a peek into Mal’s social media life. Disney’s DESCENDANTS is a unique look at the stories we all know and love. Next time you watch a Disney classic or a new release, ask yourself, “What happens next?” Your answer may take you on a whole new adventure.
TEEN BEACH 2 DVD Review
Well, summer is coming to a close. School supplies are in the stores. The nights are beginning to get chillier. Buses are practicing their morning routes. Is this starting to depress anyone? If so, I have the cure….Disney’s TEEN BEACH 2–now on DVD. This sequel to Disney’s TEEN BEACH MOVIE is the ideal way to make summer last just a little longer. Ross Lynch and Maia Mitchell are back as Brady and Mack. School is starting for them, and they aren’t too sure how to deal with their relationship in the hallways of high school. After all, their beach romance didn’t include homework and classes and college prep. Lucky for them some old friends stop by to experience modern high school life for themselves. Lela and Tanner arrive from their fictional movie and immediately turn everything into a song and dance number. Disney’s TEEN BEACH 2 has all of the singing and dancing that you loved from the first movie. You will be rocking out with the cast in no time. Want to learn the choreography? Check out the Bonus Exclusive:Cast Dance Rehearsals. Learn the steps and turn your Homecoming Dance this fall into something straight out of “Wet Side Story.” Disney’s TEEN BEACH 2 is a must-watch as we stretch out these last few days of summer. It will have you humming in the hallways on your first day of school.
By the numbers: Walt Disney World vs Disneyland
Back in 2012, the Orlando Sentinel compared Disney theme parks in the U.S. for the ultimate East Coast vs. West Coast throw down. But a lot has changed in three years, with additions, subtractions and updates at both Walt Disney World Resort and Disneyland Resort.
Top 25 theme park water rides in the U.S.
On a hot summer day, there’s nothing better than getting soaking wet on a water ride at a theme park.
