When Walt Disney first brought his drawings of a little mouse to movie life, the entertainment industry changed forever. The Walt Disney Co. (DIS) has been a hit machine for nearly a century. And while film studio profits remain a key element of this $150-billion juggernaut…
A JOLLY HOLIDAY WITH PENGUINS BY SAM ALLEN
The lobby of The Villas at Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort and Spa may not be on the same scale of the resort’s massive main lobby, but it does feature an ornate centerpiece can only be described as supercalifragilisticexpialidocious.
LEGOLAND® Florida Resort Honors First Responders with Free Admission & Hotel Discount During September
During September, the real-life heroes dedicated to keeping us safe will receive complimentary, single-day admission to LEGOLAND® Florida Theme Park, a promotion brought back by popular demand with thanks and appreciation. Plus, eligible personnel will be eligible for a 10 percent discount on stays at LEGOLAND® Hotel.
At the theme park #BuiltForKids, first responders can bring families and friends to receive up to four same-day tickets at 50 percent off. LEGOLAND Water Park admission is available for a $20-per-ticket upgrade.
To receive complimentary and discounted tickets, eligible personnel must present his or her employee ID or professional organization membership card at the LEGOLAND Florida Resort ticket windows on the day of their visit. This offer is not available online, by telephone or through ticket resellers.
To receive the 10 percent discount at LEGOLAND Hotel, make reservations online atwww.LEGOLAND.com/hero2016. Proof of eligibility is required during check-in; otherwise, the prevailing room rate will be charged. This discount is available online only at the link above.
This promotion is available to law enforcement, fire and rescue and EMT/EMS personnel working in the United States, as listed below. Retired personnel with identification also are also eligible.
Eligible U.S. personnel include:
- Fire and rescue first responders
- Emergency medical services employees (EMT/EMS)
- Municipal and county police and sheriff’s officers
- Highway patrol officers
- Corrections officers
- State and federal law enforcement officers
- Fish and wildlife field officers
- U.S. Forest Service rangers
- National Park Service personnel
- Homeland Security agents
- Environmental Protection law enforcement officers
For more information, including days and hours of operation, visit LEGOLAND.com/Florida. Please note that the theme park and water park will be closed on select dates in September.
Video – Lin-Manuel Miranda wants to “nerd out for a second'” about his favorite lyric in ‘Beauty & the Beast’
Take a look at a new sneak peek of Disney’s upcoming live-action adaptation of Beauty and the Beast. Watch the full bonus feature on the 25th Anniversary Edition of the original animated film, on Digital HD 9/6 http://di.sn/6008B4xkp, and Blu-ray 9/20 http://di.sn/6006BIeig.
Marvel’s Captain America: Civil War On 3D Blu-ray on Sept. 13
Marvel’s Captain America: Civil War has conquered both audiences and critics, debuting to $179.1 million—the fifth-biggest domestic opening of all time. When it arrives early on Digital HD, Digital 3D and Disney Movies Anywhere on Sept. 2 and on Blu-ray™ 3D, Blu-ray, DVD and On-Demand on Sept. 13, viewers can join the nonstop action and pick their side—Team Cap, commanded by Steve Rogers (Chris Evans), or Team Iron Man, led by Tony Stark (Robert Downey Jr.). And don’t miss the 60+ minutes of in-depth bonus features that take viewers behind the battle lines with their favorite Super Heroes!
Clips from Star Wars Rebels: Season 2 – Now on Blu-ray and DVD
Star Wars Rebels: Complete Season Two delivers all 22 action-packed episodes of the hit CG animated series’ second season, plus exclusive, never-before-seen bonus material on DVD and even more exclusive footage on Blu-ray! This thrilling continuation of the Star Wars Rebels saga depicts the continued efforts of the crew of the starship Ghost to defeat the evil Empire. Available in your galaxy on Blu-ray™ and DVD August 30, 2016.
A TANGLED PIECE OF SHANGHAI DISNEYLAND AT EPCOT BY SAM ALLEN
Earlier this summer, The Walt Disney Company opened Shanghai Disneyland, their 12th theme park worldwide and first in Mainland China. Closer to home,
Fun Disney content is on its way to Netflix
Disney magic is coming to Netflix in September. As previously announced, the streaming giant is adding more Disney films to its library, starting this month.
Here’s a look at what to stream.
Why Disney is so much more than Mickey Mouse now
Skip Bayless is dead wrong about Disney.
The sports television host left ESPN this year amidst an exodus of expensive talent (see above video from May), and he joined Fox Sports 1, the same move former ESPN on-air talents Colin Cowherd and Jason Whitlock have made. In a new interview this week with the LA Times, Bayless discussed the move and suggested that he felt constricted at ESPN, which, if you ever watched his show “First Take,” is hard to believe.
Is a Disney cruise worth the cost?
Disney is known around the world for its family-friendly entertainment offerings. But family fun doesn’t always come cheap. On Disney Cruise Line, you may end up paying a pretty penny for a vacation. But is the higher price worth it all?
