When spending $1,250 on a prop lightsaber, you want to be absolutely sure you’re buying as accurate a replica as possible. So instead of licensing designs and schematics to third-party companies, Disney and Lucasfilm have launched its own line of prop replicas that promise to be the most accurate ever created.
Walt Disney World’s shopping, dining, and entertainment complex, which had been known asDowntown Disney for a couple of decades, is undergoing an expansion and transformation. Now dubbed Disney Springs, visitors will have even more opportunities to browse and nosh as new locations open this summer and throughout the rest of the year.
Tasty new quick-service options are available this summer in Disney’s Hollywood Studios® at Walt Disney World® Resort. Located in the Echo Lake area of the park, these new kiosks offer delicious flavors and tastes for the summer.
Sliders to the Stars offers pulled beef brisket sliders with arugula, pickled onions and horseradish aioli on sesame bun served with chips, pulled barbecued chicken sliders with coleslaw and chipotle aioli on a brioche bun served with chips, and a Mickey brownie.
Over at Hollywood Waffles of Fame, guests can enjoy shaved turkey and Gouda waffle sandwich with mixed greens, bacon, tomato and herb-cheese pesto served with chips, shaved ham and cheddar focaccia with water cress and spicy mustard served with chips, and a freshly-baked chocolate chip cookie.
And, the menu at Oasis Canteen features chicken breast nuggets served with celery and carrots with a Ranch dipper and chips, sweet chili-glazed chicken breast nuggets served with celery and carrots with a Ranch dipper and chips, kid’s breast nuggets and a Mickey brownie.
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Rookie Rabbit Officer Judy Hopps Takes Over Facebook Messenger, June 1-8, to Crack the ZPD’s Latest Case, and “Zootopia” Arrives Home with A Robust Line-up of New Bonus Features on June 7 |
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The innovative creators behind Walt Disney Animation Studios’ wildly witty, comedy-adventure “Zootopia” are offering fans of all ages an exciting opportunity to rediscover the stunning animal metropolis and its comedic creatures via a Judy Hopps Facebook Messenger takeover and a robust line-up of extended bonus features included in the in-home release. Judy Takes Over Facebook Messenger And Seeks Your Help to Crack Her Next Case, June 1-8, 2016 Rookie Rabbit Officer Judy Hopps is commandeering Facebook Messenger and seeking your help to solve the Zootopia Police Department’s hottest new case. Volunteers are invited to visit the Zootopia Facebook page and click on the Message icon, where they can chat with Judy directly and follow a series of clues to help solve the mystery. This live chat was built through a partnership with imperson, which creates premium conversational bots called Chat Personas that converse in natural language and can be tailored with distinct yet authentic personalities—in this case, the eternally optimistic and determined Judy Hopps. “Zootopia” Arrives Home with A Robust Line-up of In-Depth Bonus Features, June 7, 2016 “Zootopia” arrives home on Digital HD, Blu-ray™, Disney Movies Anywhere, DVD and On-Demand* platforms on June 7, 2016 with thrilling new bonus offerings including candid conversations with filmmakers and artists behind “Zootopia,” an alternate opening, never-before-seen characters and deleted scenes, and a sneak peek at some of the hidden Easter Eggs that reference Disney Animation’s most beloved films and characters. The record-breaking animated film for all ages is a must-add to your movie collection!
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LEGOLAND® Florida Resort has introduced 7¾-year-old Tommy Parker as “Kid CEO” of its family-friendly hotel. Tommy has branded the property “The Five-Gazillion Star Hotel” and expanded his team to include Captain Brickbeard, The Good Knight and The World’s Greatest Adventurer.
“How’d I get so lucky?” Tommy pondered. “Hard work and juice boxes — that’s how.”
LEGOLAND Hotel recently celebrated its first birthday. In the first year, Tommy was busy making sure the hotel was running smoothly. Now he’s ready to share a behind-the-scenes glimpse into the inner workings of his pride and joy.
In a TV spot that launched Memorial Day Weekend, Tommy tours viewers through the 152-room hotel, highlighting some of its awesome amenities, including a pirate-themed room, a disco elevator, a lobby pit filled with LEGO® bricks, and Bricks Family Restaurant, while dispensing nuggets of kid wisdom.
“Mac and cheese is for closers,” he says.
The TV spot is being supported by a social campaign showing additional amenities such as the hotel’s adventure and kingdom-themed rooms, and includes an opportunity for kids to win actual items from Tommy’s TV shoot. Take the tour with LEGOLAND Hotel Kid CEO Tommy Parker here: https://youtu.be/0vxf4FFCXJ4
Beginning last week, Guests traveling to Disney Springs™ via complimentary Disney Resort bus transportation noticed some changes. Disney motorcoaches now have their own dedicated bus lanes, giving them more efficient access to the property. Once they arrive at Disney Springs, Guests are dropped off at The Gateway, offering a stunning arrival into our newest neighborhood.
With the opening of this new location, the former Marketplace bus loop will support other transportation needs including vehicles coming from nearby Good Neighbor Hotels, Hotel Plaza Boulevard and Shades of Green.
Walt Disney’s Zootopia is one of three Walt Disney animated features this year, and, at a glance, it seemed to be the lowest profile of the trio. It’s not the big Pixar sequel (Finding Dory), and it’s not the Thanksgiving fairy tale princess epic (Moana).
Disney World’s Animal Kingdom turned 18 last month, but that’s not the only reason why the theme park giant should be thinking about adding a fresh theme park in Florida.
In summer 2016, Disney Cruise Line guests can immerse themselves in the animated hit “Frozen” with exciting experiences inspired by the film, including a spectacular deck party, storybook adventures ashore, a three-song stage show production number, character meet and greets, and more.
A Day of Frozen Fun, Including Deck Party
On select Disney Magic and Disney Wonder sailings to Europe and Alaska, Disney Cruise Line guests are transported to the land of “Frozen” when the ship is transformed into a winter wonderland and a day of frozen fun culminates with an extravagant celebration with friends from the Kingdom of Arendelle.
On one special morning, guests will awake to discover a magical freeze has overtaken the atrium lobby with sparkling icicles adorning the grand staircase, resembling the majestic mountain-top ice palace of Queen Elsa.
Icy adventures and fun for the entire family throughout the day include meet and greets and themed experiences:
The evening fun kicks off with “Freezing the Night Away with Anna, Elsa and Friends,” a family-friendly interactive deck party featuring the famous royal sisters of Arendelle and their fun-loving Nordic companions. By now, the freeze has spread to the upper decks of the ship, with giant snowflakes, icicles and snow-covered rocks.
The celebration begins with a high-energy line dance, set to the movie’s ice cutting scene, featuring the arrival of Kristoff, impressively twirling his ice picks, and Princess Anna.
Anna and Kristoff’s beloved companions, Sven, the trolls and Olaf, make virtual appearances at the party. Sven engages the crowd in reindeer games like “Sven Says” and the “Troll Stroll,” and Olaf leads a sing along to his signature song, “In Summer.”
Elsa arrives with a snowy gust of wind, calling on guests to sing “Let it Go” with her as she conjures up a wintry spectacle to cool things down for Olaf. In true Disney fashion, Elsa unleashes her magic, sending a chill through everyone as the powerful Academy Award-winning song echoes from the ship.
The evening concludes with more family dancing on the pool deck, followed by fun just for adults in the nightclub featuring dance performances and frozen specialty drinks.
Adventures Ashore in Norway
Disney Cruise Line guests who travel aboard the Disney Magic to Norway, the land that inspired Arendelle from “Frozen,” have the opportunity to join exciting Port Adventures that bring this fairytale setting to life. One signature adventure ashore in Ålesund, Norway, created exclusively for Disney Cruise Line, immerses guests in the splendor and charm of Norway, with the help of Anna and Elsa, in an enchanting storybook village.
Other shore excursions take Disney Cruise Line guests to discover the breathtaking natural wonders, stunning architecture and rich Scandinavian culture depicted in the film. Seven-night voyages begin May 29, 2016, sailing through Norwegian fjords and calling on ports including Stavanger, Ålesund, Geiranger, and Bergen, Norway.
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