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Beginning July 1, 2016, guests will be able to catch a preview of scenes from Disney’s all-new “Pete’s Dragon” during a sneak peek at Disney California Adventure® Park at Disneyland® Resort and Disney’s Hollywood Studios® at Walt Disney World® Resort.

At Disney’s Hollywood Studios, the preview of “Pete’s Dragon” will be presented as part of the One Man’s Dream attraction, while Guests at Disney California Adventure Park will get to see this advance look at clips from the film in 3D with special in-theater effects at the Sunset Showcase Theater in Hollywood Land.

A reimagining of Disney’s cherished family film, “Pete’s Dragon” is the adventure of an orphaned boy named Pete and his best friend Elliot, who just so happens to be a dragon. “Pete’s Dragon” opens in theaters in 3D on Aug. 12, 2016.

In the galactic wake of Star Wars: The Force Awakens, new Star-Wars-themed experiences shift into light speed.

• The next generation of Star Wars-themed fireworks shows, “Star Wars: A Galactic Spectacular,” will premiere June 17 with new themed fireworks, lasers, special effects and video projections of iconic characters and scenes from the complete saga, all set to the unforgettable score of the film series.

• The live stage show “Star Wars: A Galaxy Far, Far Away” debuted April 4, celebrating iconic moments from the Star Wars saga with live vignettes featuring popular characters such as BB-8, Kylo Ren, Chewbacca, Darth Vader, and Darth Maul.

• First Order Stormtroopers led by Captain Phasma march from Star Wars Launch Bay to the park’s Center Stage, adding menace to the entertainment. Star Wars Launch Bay showcases large-scale artifacts and encounters with characters including Kylo Ren. The re-imagined Jedi Training: Trials of the Temple experience also features new characters. And at Star Tours – The Adventures Continue, guests buckle up for an enhanced high-speed journey with new Star Wars: The Force Awakens characters and a visit to Jakku.

Tasty new quick-service options are available this summer in Disney’s Hollywood Studios® at Walt Disney World® Resort. Located in the Echo Lake area of the park, these new kiosks offer delicious flavors and tastes for the summer.

Sliders to the Stars offers pulled beef brisket sliders with arugula, pickled onions and horseradish aioli on sesame bun served with chips, pulled barbecued chicken sliders with coleslaw and chipotle aioli on a brioche bun served with chips, and a Mickey brownie.

Over at Hollywood Waffles of Fame, guests can enjoy shaved turkey and Gouda waffle sandwich with mixed greens, bacon, tomato and herb-cheese pesto served with chips, shaved ham and cheddar focaccia with water cress and spicy mustard served with chips, and a freshly-baked chocolate chip cookie.

And, the menu at Oasis Canteen features chicken breast nuggets served with celery and carrots with a Ranch dipper and chips, sweet chili-glazed chicken breast nuggets served with celery and carrots with a Ranch dipper and chips, kid’s breast nuggets and a Mickey brownie.

B-Roll included: Olaf greeting guests at Celebrity Spotlight, located in Disney’s Hollywood Studios’ Echo Lake district

Beginning this week, guests can join some of their favorite Disney characters as they live out their Hollywood dreams in two new character greeting experiences at Disney’s Hollywood Studios at Walt Disney World® Resort.

Just around the bend on Commissary Lane, Guests can find “Mickey and Minnie Starring in Red Carpet Dreams.” Here, guests will discover Mickey Mouse and Minnie Mouse, living the dream as A-list Hollywood stars. They can walk the red carpet and step right into a scene with Minnie, where she appears as a Tinsel Town starlet in a ritzy setting straight out of a lush and colorful musical extravaganza. Next, guests can join Mickey in a scene from “Fantasia,” where he’s portraying his iconic role of the Sorcerer’s Apprentice.

Olaf is in the Celebrity Spotlight now, while “Mickey and Minnie Starring in Red Carpet Dreams” makes its debut on Sunday, May 8, 2016.

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