Don’t call it a princess movie: Disney’s latest may feature a girl with royal lineage, but she’s more into boats than ball gowns in this crowd-pleaser of a musical, scored by the ever-more-versatile Lin-Manuel Miranda.
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With Moana, Disney’s third golden age gets its Aladdin
You’ll hear a lot over the next few days about how much Moana, Disney’s new South Seas–set musical adventure, resembles the company’s classic The Little Mermaid. There’s the nautical theme, of course, and the singing crab, and the heroine with an intimate connection to the sea.
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FLAVORS OF NEW ORLEANS NOW AVAILABLE AT SASSAGOULA FLOATWORKS AND FOOD FACTORY AT DISNEY’S PORT ORLEANS RESORT
Sassagoula Floatworks & Food Factory, located at Disney’s Port Orleans French Quarter Resort at Walt Disney World® Resort, recently reopened after being reimagined. And now, this hidden gem features even more flavors inspired by New Orleans, including jambalya, po’ boys, gumbo and more.
Home-style favorites such as create-your-own pasta, salads and pizza are still available for lunch and dinner, in addition to new flavors inspired by New Orleans. Specialty burgers include a Cajun King Burger with Andouille sausage, Cheddar Cheese and Creole mustard aioli and a Crawfish Mac & Cheese Burger. Guests can also enjoy Jambalaya or a create-your-own rice bowl with pulled pork, catfish or shrimp, red or black beans, and Cajun, dirty or white rice.
New breakfast items have also been added to the menu, and include Crispy-Fried Chicken on a Biscuit with maple-bacon jam, Molasses-Cream Cheese Cinnamon Roll and a Jumbo Sweet Potato Belgian Waffle topped with toasted pecans, whipped cream and apple-cranberry compote.
And, signature made-to-order beignets are now available with new dipping sauces, including raspberry, caramel and chicory-coffee ganache. Of course, no visit to “The Big Easy” would be complete without a Louisiana-style King Cake, perfect for celebrating Mardi Gras anytime.
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Disney’s Pinocchio Signature Collection on Digital HD Jan. 10 and Blu-ray Jan. 31
Disney’s timeless tale Pinocchio, considered one of the greatest animated films ever made with two Academy Awards, joins the Walt Disney Signature Collection. Now it will delight a whole new generation of dreamers with its masterful animation, unforgettable characters and award-winning music. The movie which inspired the world to wish upon a star, arrives for the first time on Digital HD and Disney Movies Anywhere on Jan. 10, and on Blu-ray™ and DVD on Jan. 31 with hours of new and classic bonus features.
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D-LIVING HOME DÉCOR STORE COMING TO DISNEY SPRINGS
A new shop is coming to Disney Springs™ at Walt Disney World® Resort just in time for the holiday shopping season.
D-Living is the ultimate home décor store for Disney fans and kids of every age. Here, guests will find a curated assortment of Disney-themed products and more that changes with each season. And, for the holiday season, this signature store will look and feel just like an inviting home on Christmas morning. In every room, and around every corner, guests will discover a charming selection of Disney-inspired furnishings, housewares, and décor sure to make every home magical and bright.
D-Living, which opens Nov. 23, 2016, will be located adjacent to UNOde50 in Town Center at Disney Springs.
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In ‘Moana,’ New Voices Both Uphold And Challenge The Disney Tradition
Opetaia Foa’i and Lin-Manuel Miranda are two of the architects of the Moana soundtrack.
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Think about the classic Disney animated movies, and you may just start humming a song. Director Ron Clements says the pairing of music and film goes back to Disney’s early animated films, projects like Steamboat Willie and Silly Symphonies.
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THE 25TH ANNIVERSARY OF A TALE AS OLD AS TIME BY SAM ALLEN
Since its debut 25 years ago, “Beauty and the Beast” has remained one of the most acclaimed and beloved Disney movies. Due to this popularity, it has been represented at Walt Disney World in a variety of ways from lives shows to elaborately themed restaurants.
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ADVENTURES BY DISNEY 7-DAYS OF SAVINGS OFFER
Our Clients can make this holiday season more unforgettable than ever by giving the gift of an an Adventures by Disney®vacation. And now, it’s even easier during our 7-Days of Savings. Our Clients can save $250 per person – a savings of $1,000 for a family of four – on select 2017 European departures on all available dates from March 1-Sept. 30, 2017, when they book Nov. 22-29, 2016. They can choose from six popular destinations including Italy & the Amalfi Coast, Central Europe, Greece, Spain, Germany, and London and Paris itineraries.
Contact Travel Agents, Scott and Becky Donahue, of Wish Upon a Star With Us to plan and book your vacation.
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Magicband 2 Coming to Walt Disney World
A new MagicBand is coming to the Walt Disney World® Resort as part of Disney continuing push to innovate and personalize the Guest vacation experience.
As you can see in this photo, MagicBand 2 will feature a new design for the band itself. While the design helps make MagicBand 2 more versatile and customizable it’ll still work like the current MagicBand. You will be able to link My Disney Experience to your MagicBand 2, which can serve as a theme park ticket, access to FastPass+ selections, Disney PhotoPass card as well as a room key for Disney Resort Guests.
MagicBand 2 will make its resort-wide debut soon.
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Disney Adding ‘Frozen’ Land in $1.4 Billion Hong Kong Expansion
Walt Disney Co. is embarking on a $1.4 billion expansion of its Hong Kong Disneyland resort, which reported a loss last year, with features that include the first “Frozen” and Marvel-themed lands in its parks.
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