Take a look at these amazing Character & Movie Sculptures created by Disney pastry chefs all made out of chocolate for the Epcot International Food & Wine Festival.
These can be found inside the Festival Center. Let us know on Twitter which one is your favorite!
Pausing at the intersection of Mickey Ave. and Dopey Drive – which doubles as Pluto’s Corner – it’s evident that The Walt Disney Studios isn’t merely a place where movies are made.
The Walt Disney Company (NYSE: DIS) has committed $500,000 to aid in humanitarian relief efforts across Central Mexico in response to the recent earthquakes impacting the region. The donation will support the disaster response and recovery efforts of the Mexican Red Cross, Save the Children, and UNICEF. Disney will make additional donations of in-kind goods as needs are identified.
“As our thoughts and prayers go out to the people of Mexico, we are once again overwhelmed by the resiliency and unity shown in response to a natural disaster,” said Claudio Chiaromonte, Executive Vice President and Managing Director, The Walt Disney Company Latin America. “Disney has a long tradition of supporting communities all over the world, and we are proud to join with the people of Mexico as they begin to recover and rebuild from these terrible tragedies.”
The Walt Disney Company and its affiliates employ more than 250 people in Mexico, between its Disney offices and the ESPN Deportes network, and Disney has a long-standing history in the region dating back to the 1940s.
Disney works on an ongoing basis with numerous nonprofit organizations on emergency preparedness efforts, including sharing lifesaving information with families before and during emergencies, having supplies prepositioned and at-the-ready to respond to natural disasters, and providing resources to activate large-scale responses in the event of a disaster.
For some wild and wonderful adventures, guests can’t miss Disney’s Animal Kingdom® Theme Park, where the magic comes alive day and night. They can ride a thrilling safari, take a careening coaster through the Himalayas, blast back to the dinosaur age and more. Plus, there’s new enchantment for guests to experience, including Pandora—The World of Avatar, a sprawling new land. Here, they can take off on Avatar Flight of Passage, featuring magnificent floating mountains and a flight on the back of a banshee. And during Na’vi River Journey, they can journey down an iconic nighttime jungle filled with bioluminescent flora and more! Check it out in this video!
The Epcot® International Festival of the Arts, Disney’s most all-inclusive celebration of the arts, returns for its second sensational year at Walt Disney World® Resort Jan. 12- Feb. 19, 2018. During this event, guests can experience an exciting extravaganza replete with phenomenal artists, gourmet fare, musical performances, stage productions and other amazing acts.
New for 2018, the Festival will remain open 7 days a week, with various entertainment offerings planned each weekend.
Check out some photos of the Marketplace Exteriors of Countries Represented at the Epcot International Food & Wine Festival. Click on the photos for larger views.
Last week, Disney Parks Blog held a Galactic Meet-Up for their fans, who were treated to a meeting-of-the-minds between NASA representatives, Imagineers and superhero storytellers. It was a unique panel discussion that explored how the science of space exploration influences storytelling. Turns out that if you love Disney, you may be a budding scientist.
Movie theaters will be home to a special party this fall with “Disney Junior at the Movies – HalloVeen Party!,” an interactive cinema event playing three days only on October 21, 26 and 28. Kids and parents are invited to dress up, sing, dance, play and celebrate the most spooktacular time of the year with a special Disney Junior-themed celebration just for them.
Presented by Fathom Events and Disney Junior, this one-of-a-kind event includes special screenings of a never-before-seen episode of Vampirina, Disney Junior’s new animated series starring Lauren Graham, James Van Der Beek and Isabella Crovetti as a family of vampires who have recently moved from Transylvania to Pennsylvania, as well as episodes of hit series Mickey and the Roadster Racers, Halloween-themed music videos and interactive games.
The events will take place in U.S. cinemas for three days only on Saturday, October 21 at 10:00 a.m.; Thursday, October 26 at 10:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. (select locations); and Saturday, October 28 at 12:55 p.m. (all local times).
Tickets for “Disney Junior at the Movies – HalloVeen Party!” can be purchased online by visiting www.FathomEvents.com or at participating theater box offices. Fans throughout the U.S. will be able to enjoy the event in nearly 400 select movie theaters through Fathom’s Digital Broadcast Network (DBN). For a complete list of theater locations visit the Fathom Events website (theaters and participants are subject to change).
“Since the success of Mickey and the Roadster Racers in cinemas last winter, we have been excited to bring Disney Junior back to the big screen,” Fathom Events VP of Programming Kymberli Frueh said. “These beloved programs, along with the singing, dancing, fun and games, will be a great movie theater outing for kids and parents.”
“We are excited to once again team up with Fathom Events to bring the Disney Junior experience of magical, musical and heartfelt storytelling to preschoolers and their families nationwide through this unique in-theater experience,” said Jennifer Rogers-Doyle, Vice President, Franchise Management, Disney Channels Worldwide. “And we are eager to introduce this audience to our newest character Vampirina (aka “Vee”) and her spooky fun adventures.”
For artwork/photos related to “Disney Junior at the Movies – HalloVeen Party!,” visit the Fathom Events press site.
Today Disney launched shopDisney, a new e-commerce destination offering the best assortment of Disney, Pixar, Star Wars and Marvel products for fans of all ages across fashion, accessories, toys, home and more. A new prototype Disney store design was also revealed and is being tested in select locations around the world bringing the magic of Disney to retail through innovative technology, storytelling and cast member interaction.
“No one creates experiences like Disney and our pilot stores will be testing grounds for interactive features that will differentiate the Disney shopping experience in the changing retail landscape,” said Jimmy Pitaro, Chairman of Disney Consumer Products and Interactive. “Online, shopDisney is the ultimate destination for the most extensive collection of curated merchandise from our stores, parks, and licensed partners. This combination creates a powerful omnichannel experience that represents the next generation of Disney retail.”
Take a look at photos from Outside & Inside of the Epcot International Food & Wine Festival Center.
