WATCH LIVE STREAM OF ‘MICKEY’S ROYAL FRIENDSHIP FAIRE’ ON JULY 11

Against the majestic backdrop of Cinderella Castle, Mickey Mouse and his friends welcome favorite characters from some of Disney’s newest classics: “The Princess and the Frog,” “Tangled” and “Frozen” in “Mickey’s Royal Friendship Faire” – a brand new stage show at Magic Kingdom® Park at Walt Disney World® Resort. The show celebrates the unique stories of the citizens who make up this magical kingdom and the wonderful moments that can

If you haven’t had a chance to check it out yet in person, head over to the Disney Parks blog on July 11, 2016 at 4:10 p.m. ET for a live stream of this new show.

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Disney is coming out with its own emoji keyboard — here’s the first look

New emojis are being released all the time, whether they’re a part of Unicode’s massive collection or through celebrities like Kim Kardashian.

And now, Disney is getting in on the action with a new collection of hundreds of Disney and Pixar emojis.

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BIBBIDI BOBBIDI BOUTIQUE NOW OPEN NEW LOCATION AT DISNEY SPRINGS

The Bibbidi Bobbidi Boutique at Disney Springs has moved to a new location near Once Upon a Toy.

Inspired by Walt Disney’s “Cinderella,” the newly expanded salon has a country home-inspired feel that complements the theming of Disney Springs. Here, Fairy Godmothers-in-Training will continue making magical transformations for Guests ages 3-12. Girls can choose a hairstyle then add make-up, nail color and accessories – even a Disney princess costume. Boys can join in the fun too, as they’re transformed into gallant knights.

There are interactive elements, décor and artwork found throughout the Boutique – including a tile mural of Cinderella Castle.

As a reminder, all Disney PhotoPass photos taken at Bibbidi Bobbidi Boutique are included with the purchase of Memory Maker if captured during the applicable Memory Maker window.

Reservations for the Bibbidi Bobbidi Boutique are highly recommended. Appointments can be made up to 180 days in advance by calling 407-WDW-STYLE.

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Disney’s The Jungle Book on Digital HD August 23 and on Blu-ray August 30

The Legend Comes to Life!

Disney presents the live-action epic adventure The Jungle Book, directed by Jon Favreau (“Iron Man,” “Iron Man 2,” “Chef”) and produced by Favreau and Brigham Taylor (executive producer of “Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Men Tell No Tales,” “Tomorrowland”), “The Jungle Book” is a live-action epic adventure based on Rudyard Kipling’s timeless stories, inspired by Disney’s classic 1967 animated film and centered on Mowgli (Neel Sethi), a man-cub who’s been raised by a family of wolves. But Mowgli finds he is no longer welcome in the jungle when fearsome tiger Shere Khan (voice of Idris Elba), who bears the scars of Man, promises to eliminate what he sees as a threat. Disney’s Groundbreaking, Live-Action Adventure arrives on Digital HD August 23 and on Blu-ray™ August 30.

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Disney•Pixar’s Finding Dory Makes a Splash as Part of Disney On Ice presents Follow Your Heart

Disney•Pixar’s record-breaking animated feature Finding Dory makes a splash this September inDisney On Ice presents Follow Your Heart, produced by Feld Entertainment, Inc. The action-packed adventure also brings Disney•Pixar’s Inside Out to the icy stage for the first time, together with other beloved Disney characters. Tickets are on sale now for a number of markets across the United States.

Follow Your Heart allows families to join in on the deep-sea adventure as Dory comes off the screen and onto the ice. With help from Nemo, Marlin and new pal Hank, Dory embarks on a life-changing excursion. The engaging atmosphere of Disney On Ice allows Dory’s humor to take center stage deepening the audience’s existing connection to their favorite forgetful fish. The production will dive into the extraordinary underwater world from Finding Dory,as a vibrant rainbow of digital projection will transform the ice floor into a colorful aquatic paradise.

“What makes this Disney On Ice production so special is the variety of stories about self-discovery, courage and compassion,” said Executive Vice President of Feld Entertainment and Producer of Disney On Ice presents Follow Your Heart Nicole Feld. “Each element of this show was carefully planned so our fans could experience favorite Disney moments while believing in their own destiny.”

Disney•Pixar’s Inside Out makes its Disney On Ice debut as Riley’s Emotions –Joy, Sadness, Anger, Fear and Disgust– reel the audience into the action to help her find the confidence to win the hockey championship and to experience the emotional rollercoaster of growing up alongside Riley. Families are provided the opportunity to easily discuss the feelings children face every day through this live interpretation of Inside Out.

From Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs and Fantasia to Toy Story and Frozen, Disney On Ice presents Follow Your Heart opens up the thrilling world of live entertainment by immersing families in an array of treasured stories. The athleticism of the performers shines through as they embody Rapunzel, Ariel, Tiana and the rest of the Disney Princesses, inspiring children around the world to dream big.

“One of the most magical things about Disney On Ice is the performers’ ability to authentically showcase the best qualities of Disney characters,” said Director Patty Vincent. “At our show, moms and dads are able to witness the production through the eyes of their children, allowing them to reconnect with their favorite characters and making them feel like a kid all over again.”

There’s something for everyone in a show that features 60 characters. The wintery world of Arendelle sets the stage for Olaf and Kristoff as they help reunite royal sisters Anna and Elsa and learn love is the most powerful magic of all. Audiences will celebrate friendship with Buzz Lightyear, Woody, Jessie and more pals from Disney•Pixar’s Toy Story. With Mickey Mouse and Minnie Mouse leading the way, this new Disney On Ice production will excite and amaze fans of all ages.

Tickets for Disney On Ice presents Follow Your Heart, along with the full line up of Disney On Ice productions for the 2016-2017 season are on sale now. Visit DisneyOnIce.com for the shows and dates coming to your hometown. Stay current on the latest developments through social media, including instructions on how to access presale codes for future Disney On Ice productions:

Facebook: www.facebook.com/DisneyOnIce

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NEW RESORT EXPERIENCES AND CELEBRITY CHEF PARTICIPANTS SET FOR THE 2016 EPCOT INTERNATIONAL FOOD & WINE FESTIVAL

A new lineup of popular celebrity chefs and a series of first-time Disney resort cooking and dining experiences will add culinary appeal to the 21st Epcot® International Food & Wine Festival when it returns to Walt Disney World® Resort Sept. 14-Nov. 14, 2016.

Culinary notables Geoffrey Zakarian, Maneet Chauhan, Duff Goldman, Elliott Farmer, Masaharu Morimoto and Graham Elliot will step up to the stove to host their first festival special events such as seminars and culinary demonstrations. Other chef icons like Robert Irvine, Cat Cora, Norman Van Aken, Elizabeth Falkner, Buddy Valastro and Jamie Deen will return to entertain foodies and inspire their palates at premium events that include Party for the Senses grand tastings featuring reimagined entertainment.

For a second consecutive year, ABC’s Emmy-Award-winning lifestyle series, “The Chew” will arrive to produce a full week of programs on the show’s exclusive Epcot festival stage.

And, for the first time, guests can enjoy the following festival experiences at Walt Disney World Resort hotels:

  • “Brunch with a Twist at Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort & Spa” — a sumptuous 5-star, 5-course meal prepared by the resort’s award-winning chefs
  • “The Secrets of Flavor at Disney’s Yacht Club Resort” — a three-course lunch that gives guests a ‘sensory-food connection’ at Yachtsman Steakhouse
  • “Culinary Adventures with a Master Chef” at Disney’s Contemporary Resort — a hands-on chef’s table experience in a professional working kitchen
  • “Behind the Scenes at Trader Sam’s Grog Grotto” at Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort — an entertaining tour of the whimsical Trader Sam’s, followed by lunch and a special mixology session
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BOOK 2017 DISNEY PRINCESS HALF MARATHON WEEKEND AT WALT DISNEY WORLD RESORT

Book a Magic Your Way® Package for Disney’s Princess Half Marathon Weekend, Feb. 23-26, 2017. And, once you’ve registered for one or more of the weekend’s events, our Clients can use their Magic Your Way Package to enjoy the rest of their vacation at the Walt Disney World® Resort.

Contact Travel Agents, Scott and Becky Donahue, of Wish Upon a Star With Us to plan and book your vacation.

Race registrations for the 2017 Disney’s Princess Half Marathon Weekend events listed below can be included with Vacation Packages.

Disney’s Princess Half Marathon – Here’s the run that’s fit for a Princess – a 13.1 mile magical course.

Sunday, Feb. 26, 2017

Disney Princess Enchanted 10K – This event will take your Clients on an enchanted journey throughout Epcot® before having a magical finish fit for a princess, or prince.

Saturday, Feb. 25, 2017

Glass Slipper Challenge – A 19.3-mile adventure held over two days, participants will run the Disney Enchanted 10K on Saturday, followed by the Disney Princess Half Marathon on Sunday.

Saturday, Feb. 25 and Sunday, Feb. 26, 2017

Disney Princess 5K – A royal opportunity to share the magic as a family.

Friday, Feb. 24, 2017

runDisney Kids Races – Every Prince & Princess is a winner during the runDisney Kids Races!

Friday, Feb. 24-25, 2017

Contact Travel Agents, Scott and Becky Donahue, of Wish Upon a Star With Us to plan and book your vacation.

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DISNEY SPRINGS GRAND OPENING SUMMER CELEBRATION NOW UNDERWAY!

With even more live entertainment for summer, special décor, sales at many retailers, and fun warm weather-inspired enhancements, now is the perfect time for guests to discover Disney Springs™.

Now through Labor Day, guests can check out a few of these exciting additions during the Disney Springs Grand Opening Summer Celebration.

On any given night, there are more than 20 different entertainment acts performing throughout the four Disney Springs neighborhoods. This free entertainment includes a variety of live musicians, improvisational rappers, DJs, Living Statues and, depending on the night guests visit, maybe even a roaming illusionist. This summer, we’re adding some local talent including Sleeping Sunset (Pop), The I-4 Band (Top 40), Chaz Robinson (Pop), Casey Conroy (Contemporary/Pop), Plus 1 (Country), Vintage Vinyl (Contemporary with a vintage sound), Dayve Stewart (Jazz), CeCe Teneal (R&B), The Gerry Williams Band (Funk), and The Liam Duncan Trio (Current Acoustic).

Every afternoon, the Marketplace Fountain will be flowing, giving Guests young and old the chance to splash the day away during the Beat the Heat DJ Party. With a combination of chill summer tunes and a variety of ice-cold, frosty beverages (with options for adults and kids) nearby, this will be THE spot to cool down.

Plus, many locations around Town Center, our newest neighborhood, will offer some hard-to-pass-up deals, with some lasting all summer. For example right now, a variety of shops are offering 10-60% off select items and purchases including Columbia Sportswear, Lucky Brand, Alex and Ani, Melissa Shoes, Francesca’s Edwin Pearl, JOHNNY WAS, ZARA, LACOSTE, Johnston & Murphy, Sperry, Kipling, UNOde50 and more (subject to change).

And, with festive Grand Opening décor throughout the property, limited-edition “Grand Opening” treats at select locations and roaming Disney PhotoPass photographers with Disney Springs Grand Opening-themed frames to pose with – guests will definitely feel there’s something special in the air!

Getting to Disney Springs is easier than ever. If guests are staying at a Disney Resort hotel, they can take complimentary bus transportation that drops off in the heart of Town Center. Or, if they choose to drive, they can access the property from I-4 West via a new connection that leads directly to one of our two convenient parking garages. Both feature complimentary parking and smart technology that identifies open parking spaces. Valet parking is also available.

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‘Rogue One: A Star Wars Story’ second trailer to premiere on ABC

The second trailer for upcoming Star Wars spinoff Rogue One: A Star Wars Story will premiere on ABC. According to fansite Making Star Wars, television listings for ABC reveal that they plan on airing a new Star Wars special on July 15 that will also include a new three minute trailer for Rogue One.

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The Walt Disney Company Executives to Discuss Fiscal Third Quarter 2016 Financial Results via Webcast

The Walt Disney Company (NYSE: DIS) will discuss fiscal third quarter 2016 financial results via a live audio webcast beginning at 5:00 p.m. EDT / 2:00 p.m. PDT on Tuesday, August 9, 2016.

Results will be released after the close of regular trading on August 9, 2016.

To listen to the webcast, point your browser to www.disney.com/investors. The webcast presentation will be archived.

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