Take a look at some photos of the ongoing construction of the Planet Hollywood Observatory at Disney Springs. The restaurant is set to open in 2017.
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The Lion Guard-Life in the Pride Lands Review
Disney’s The Lion Guard-Life in the Pride Lands, now on DVD, is full of adventure and fun for the whole family. Those of us who enjoy Disney’s full length feature The Lion King will be thoroughly entertained by this next generation of animals on the Pride Lands. As the son of Simba and Nala, Kion has pledged to defend the Pride Lands and protect the Circle of Life. Kino and his friends Bunga the honey badger, Beshte the hippo, Fuli the cheetah and Ono the egret are all part of the Lion Guard. Working together, they make sure the animals of the Pride Lands respect the Circle of Life. Small children will love the characters and will learn lessons about different animals in Africa. This DVD includes 5 full episodes, 2 bonus music videos, and 6 shorts. By the end of the show, you will be pledging to protect the animals and roaring along with Kion. With fun songs, plenty of humor, and some animal education, you can’t beat Disney’s The Lion Guard-Life in the Pride Lands.
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EPCOT INTERNATIONAL FESTIVAL OF THE ARTS BEGINS THIS WEEKEND
The first-ever Epcot® International Festival of the Arts – a showcase of visual, culinary and performing arts from around the world – officially kicks off this weekend at Walt Disney World® Resort.
Guests can enjoy the performing arts thanks to Disney Theatrical Productions, which will bring an exciting showcase of favorite music and Broadway talent to the America Gardens Theatre stage. Performances will be at 5:30 p.m., 6:45 p.m. and 8 p.m. Friday through Monday of each festival weekend. Guests can expect to hear some phenomenal Broadway talent live, performing songs from some of Disney on Broadway’s award-winning shows, like The Lion King, Newsies, and Aladdin.
New Food Studios will showcase culinary creations so delicious and intricate, guests may not know if the menus are for admiring or eating.
Plus, there will be hands-on experiences for the whole family, favorite Disney characters channeling their favorite artists, seminars and more.
The Epcot International Festival of the Arts is included with regular Epcot admission.
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NEW MAGICBANDS NOW AVAILABLE WITH WALT DISNEY TRAVEL COMPANY PACKAGES
Recently at Walt Disney World® Resort, Disney introduced MagicBand 2. This new form of the original MagicBand is more versatile and customizable for Guests to unlock the magic of a Walt Disney World Resort vacation.
When guests book a Walt Disney World Resort vacation and elect to receive their MagicBands at home prior to arrival, they will receive a complimentary MagicBand 2. Guests will continue to have the option to choose from the current eight colors: pink, blue, red, green, orange, gray, yellow and purple. Guests who pick up their MagicBands at the front desk upon check-in will continue to receive the original MagicBand until early February.
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Photos – Construction at Pandora – The World of Avatar at Disney’s Animal Kingdom
Take a look at some construction photos of Pandora – The World of Avatar at Disney’s Animal Kingdom.
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2017 NFL Pro Bowl to Feature Events at Disney, Throughout Orlando During Weeklong Celebration
The 2017 Pro Bowl presented by Aquafina in Orlando, Fla. is much more than a game on Sunday; it’s a week-long celebration that unites and inspires the entire football community. In the week leading up to the game, the NFL will host events that will bring interactive fan experiences, youth and high school football competitions and a spirit of community to Orlando.
Pro Bowl Week activities include:
- The NFL FLAG Championships and Punt, Pass and Kick National Championships
- Pro Bowl Skills Showdown
- Free access to AFC and NFC team practices
- NFL Pro Bowl Experience, a free, football-themed fan festival
- NFL PLAY 60 activities
- A series of community events with local nonprofit organizations and military personnel.
The week-long celebration will culminate with the Pro Bowl game featuring 88 of the NFL’s best players on Sunday, Jan. 29 at Camping World Stadium that will air on ESPN and ESPN Deportes at 8 p.m. ET.
Visit NFL.com/ProBowl and follow @NFL on Twitter for the most up-to-date Pro Bowl information. Fans may virtually participate in Pro Bowl Week by tagging their tweets with #ProBowl.
Below are ways the NFL will celebrate the football community, provide fans access to a range of free football activities:
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Disney Ranked Most Intimate Brand among Millennials, According to MBLM’s Brand Intimacy 2017 Report
Disney ranked the most intimate brand among millennials, according to MBLM’s Brand Intimacy 2017 Report, which is the largest study of brands based on emotions. Brand intimacy is defined as a new paradigm that leverages and strengthens the emotional bonds between a person and a brand.
“Disney resonates with this age group because they grew up with the brand. It has kept up with their changing interests and now includes popular franchises like Star Wars and Marvel. Disney is also a mainstay for young families,” stated Mario Natarelli, MBLM’s managing partner. “Interestingly, five out of the top 10 brands for millennials are in the media & entertainment industry, which we believe reflects the prevailing mood of escapism and the need for respite.”
Following Disney, Amazon and Netflix ranked as the second and third most intimate brands for millennials. Comparatively, in MBLM’s 2015 report, Amazon placed first, followed by Apple and PlayStation.
The other brands that round out the top 10 are: Apple, Nintendo, Target, Chevrolet, Xbox, Google and YouTube.
The Brand Intimacy 2017 Report analyzes the responses of 6,000 consumers and 54,000 brand evaluations in the U.S., Mexico and UAE. The full report will be released on January 18, 2017.
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DON’T FORGET! 2018 WALT DISNEY WORLD MARATHON PACKAGES AVAILABLE JAN. 4-15, 2017!
There’s still time to book your Race Registration with a Magic Your Way® Package for the 2018 Walt Disney World Marathon Weekend, which takes place Jan. 3-7, 2018. Book by Jan. 15, 2017!
A Magic Your Way Package allows our Clients to enjoy Disney fun for the whole family throughout the race weekend. They pick their favorite Disney Resort hotel and the number of days for their Theme Park ticket.
Plus, when our Clients stay at a Disney Resort hotel they’ll enjoy special benefits, including complimentary MagicBands and early access to Disney FastPass+ planning up to 60 days before they arrive!
Contact Travel Agents, Scott and Becky Donahue, of Wish Upon a Star With Us to plan and book your vacation.
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STAR WARS DAY AT SEA RETURNS IN 2018 ON SELECT DISNEY FANTASY SAILINGS
In 2018, the epic day at sea returns to Disney Cruise Line with 15 special Disney Fantasy sailings to the Caribbean from January through April. Star Wars Day at Sea transports guests to a galaxy far, far away to celebrate the legendary adventures and iconic characters from the Star Wars saga with Jedi, Wookiees, droids, Stormtroopers and others during the special day-long celebration.
Throughout the day, guests can enjoy immersive entertainment and activities that are all a part of the galactic adventure – including interactions with Star Wars Characters, Star Wars-themed family and youth activities, at-sea screenings of Star Wars films, unique food and beverage offerings, special merchandise and the “Summon the Force” deck party with a stunning fireworks finale.
Star Wars Day at Sea will be on 15 Disney Fantasy seven-night Caribbean cruises sailing from Port Canaveral, Florida.
Departing Jan. 6, 20; Feb. 3, 17; March 3, 17, 31; April 14, 2018, the Western Caribbean itinerary includes Cozumel, Mexico; Falmouth, Jamaica; Grand Cayman and Disney’s private island in the Bahamas, Castaway Cay. Departing Jan. 13, 27; Feb. 10, 24; March 10, 24; and April 7, 2018, the Eastern Caribbean itinerary includes Tortola, St. Thomas and Disney Castaway Cay.
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Will Smith Eyeing Tim Burton’s ‘Dumbo’ At Disney
Disney is circling with Will Smith to star for director Tim Burton in Dumbo, the live-action adaptation of the classic 1941 animated film.
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