After a major unveiling of the park this week, here’s what we know about Galaxy’s Edge, including the latest on rides, dining, and an unusual Star Wars-themed hotel. At the end, we also have need-to-know info from a Disney-certified travel agent on planning your own visit to a galaxy far, far away.
Marvel Studios’ “Captain Marvel” debuted this weekend with a superpowered $455M global opening – the sixth highest global debut of all time. It’s also the biggest ever for March and the second biggest worldwide debut for a superhero film behind only “Avengers: Infinity War.”
The film’s $153M domestic debut is the biggest of the year and among the top 20 debuts of all time. Its $302M international opening weekend is the fifth highest in industry history. The movie opened as the No. 1 western film globally this weekend and posted an opening weekend in the top 10 western debuts of all time in several markets. The top five markets were China, where “Captain Marvel” has grossed $88.6M in its first three days for the third biggest Marvel Studios debut ever there, as well Korea ($24M), UK ($16.5M), Brazil ($13.3M, No. 2 industry debut ever), and Mexico ($12.8M, No. 5 industry debut ever).
Produced by Kevin Feige and directed by Anna Boden and Ryan Fleck, “Captain Marvel” stars Brie Larson, Samuel L. Jackson, Ben Mendelsohn, Djimon Hounsou, Lee Pace, Lashana Lynch, Gemma Chan, with Annette Bening, with Clark Gregg, and Jude Law.
This weekend’s results bring the Marvel Cinematic Universe’s combined global box office to nearly $18B across 21 films.
You can camp amid the magic of the great outdoors at Disney’s Fort Wilderness Resort & Campground with this great offer. They can save 20% on campsites most Sunday through Thursday nights April 28 through May 23, 2019. Book through May 23, 2019.With so many unique and exciting things for you to discover at all 4 theme parks, NOW—more than ever—is a terrific time to visit. And, as a Guest of Disney’s Fort Wilderness Resort & Campground, you can enjoy a variety of Guest benefits like Extra Magic Hours and complimentary transportation around Walt Disney World® Resort.
Book this offer through May 23, 2019.The number of campsites allocated for this offer is limited. Savings based on the non-discounted price for the same campsite. Length of stay requirements may apply. Offer excludes The Cabins at Disney’s Fort Wilderness Resort. Advance reservations are required. Cannot be combined with any other discount or promotion.
Only a select few restaurants are approved and highly rated with either the prestigious AAA Diamond or Forbes Travel Guide Stars awards each year. It is with great pleasure we announce two of our Disney restaurants received these impressive accolades for 2019 – Victoria & Albert’sat Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort & Spa and Napa Rose at Disney’s Grand Californian Hotel & Spa.
Victoria & Albert’s has received the renowned AAA Five Diamond Award each year since 2000 and, for the second year, the coveted Forbes Travel Guide Five-Star Award. Victoria & Albert’s is the only restaurant in the state of Florida to be awarded both the AAA Five Diamond and Forbes Travel Guide Five-Star Awards – with only 26 other restaurants in the Unites States holding both awards. Every night, Victoria & Albert’s brings guests the ultimate in fine dining with classic Victorian elegance, haute American cuisine, and an atmosphere of refined opulence.
For each consecutive year since 2012, Napa Rose has been honored with the AAA Four Diamond – a distinctive rating for restaurants offering a culinary experience to savor and enjoy. Celebrating the diverse tastes of California, from its coast to its farms, ranches and vineyards, the Napa Rose menu, which changes seasonally, reflects the restaurant’s commitment to sourcing California’s finest, freshest ingredients.
AAA rates and approves nearly 32,000 restaurants throughout the United States, Canada, Mexico, and the Caribbean. Only 0.2 percent of the restaurants are awarded the AAA Five Diamond rating and 2.1 percent receive the AAA Four Diamond. These ratings represent a combination of overall food, service, décor, and ambiance.
Out of the over 1,600 restaurants across the globe rated by Forbes Travel Guide, only 69 restaurants received the preeminent Five-Star rating. Forbes Travel Guide’s expert inspectors anonymously test each restaurant against up to 900 rigorous standards. Only the best of the best achieves the esteemed Five-Star rating.
Congratulations to both the Victoria & Albert’s and Napa Rose teams for earning these distinguished and celebrated awards.
To book reservations for your Clients at Victoria & Albert’s, call 407-WDW-DVNA (407-939-3862) or go online to book the Dining Room or Queen Victoria’s Room up to 180 days in advance. For more information, visit www.victoria-alberts.com.
Reservations for Napa Rose can be made by calling (714) 781-DINE (3463) or by visiting the Napa Rose page on the Disneyland® Resort website.
Captain Marvel has pummelled the international box office, scoring the sixth-biggest movie debut of all time.
The new Marvel adventure made $153 million in the US, with a worldwide figure of $455 million in all.
“Maleficent: Mistress of Evil,” the sequel to Disney’s “Maleficent,” will land in U.S. theaters on October 18, 2019. Angelina Jolie and Elle Fanning return to reprise their roles as Maleficent and Aurora, joined by Michelle Pfeiffer as Queen Ingrith. “Maleficent: Mistress of Evil” is directed by Joachim Rønning and produced by Joe Roth and Angelina Jolie. Check out the new teaser poster for the film below!
Disney Cruise Line’s excellence in providing unforgettable experiences for all ages was recently recognized by Cruise Critic, the world’s leading cruise reviews site and online cruise community. The Disney Magic sailed away with the top honor of Best for Families during the 9th annual Cruise Critic Cruisers’ Choice Awards, which are based on consumer reviews and ratings shared on Cruise Critic over the past year.
The Disney Magic stands out among Disney Cruise Line’s fleet for hosting notable events for the young and young-at-heart, including Marvel Day at Sea. Recent exciting onboard additions also include a Tangled-themed restaurant, an upgraded teen club, and a new adults only café.
Walt Disney (NYSE:DIS) made a mistake by announcing its planned Star Wars lands many years ahead of their opening. What became the soon-to-open Star Wars: Galaxy’ Edge was first confirmed by the company in August 2015, nearly four years before the summer opening of the Disneyland version and more than four years before the late-fall launch at Disney World.
Guests can dream big and meet their favorite Disney Princesses at an all-new character dining experience coming to Disney’s Grand Californian Hotel & Spa! Disney Princess Breakfast Adventures is the newest way for your Clients to start their day at Disneyland®Resort. They can dine on a delicious three-course breakfast and meet with their royal hosts for enchanting activities, intimate story time, a private portrait location and more, all within the elegant surroundings of Napa Rose.
The first course kicks off with a selection of cold starter options, all of which are brought to the table for the entire party to enjoy! On the sweet side is the Sunrise Citrus and Vanilla Bun with raspberry glaze, Caramel Beignets, and a Chia and Granola Parfait with mango, kiwi, and coconut. A Banana Wrap with berry compote is a delicious option, too, along with assorted sliced fruits and berries.
Savory starters include a yummy open-face Ham and Cheese Sandwich with cranberry cream cheese and Mini Lobster Rolls (or Mini Hot Dogs upon request).
For the second course, Guests will enjoy a yummy buffet of entrées served up nice and warm. Kids will love the House Made Mac & Cheese and of course the Mini Chicken and Mickey Waffles served with maple syrup butter.
Other savory entrées featured on the buffet are Perfect Scrambled Eggs, Artisan Turkey Sausages, Roasted Tomato and Asparagus, and a mouth-watering Pulled Beef Slider with BBQ sauce and pineapple salsa served on a Hawaiian bun. There’s also Fresh Mint Papas Bravas with Romesco sauce.
And for dessert, your Clients can indulge in a glorious assortment of sweets all brought to the table, featuring options like Chocolate Chip Princess Cake Pops, Almond Crunch with vanilla Chantilly, and Petite Raspberry Tarts. Guests can also try the Sea Shell Macarons with mango passion fruit ganache or the Strawberry Honey Sorbet with cotton candy and fresh strawberries.
Disney Princess Breakfast Adventures occurs Thursday through Monday between 8 a.m. and 12 p.m. and begins Saturday, March 30, 2019 and reservations are available now! This character dining experience is booking up fast, so be sure to make a reservation for your Clients today. To book, call 714 781-DINE (714 781-3463) or visit the Disneyland Resort website.
Character appearances and menu items are subject to change without notice.
DISNEY’s new streaming app will include the entire Disney motion picture library, and is set to compete with Apple and Netflix.
The streaming service, called Disney Plus, will launch later this year.
