Here we are, on the morning of what is the domestic debut of Captain America: Civil War. Between November 25, 2015 and May 3, 2016, there have been 2 full-length theatrical trailers and approximately 42 television commercials.
Disney reopens Autopia: 6.5 hp never felt so thrilling
For millions of drivers around the world, the Disneyland Autopia was their first time behind the wheel of a more or less real “car.” Maybe it was your first time, too. Anyone who could reach the pedals could strap into one of the fiberglass-bodied, gasoline-powered two-seaters and haul keister at 6.5 mph around one of the four “scenic miniature motorways” that take up close to a third of the park.
Disney Institute Hosts First-Ever Customer Experience Summit at Walt Disney World Resort
For the first time, Disney Institute will be hosting a Customer Experience Summit at Walt Disney World Resort. For decades, Disney has been fine-tuning the art of customer service, ensuring the guest is at the heart of everything. This one-of-a kind event will give participants a peek behind the unique brand of Disney magic and help transform the way they think about their own customer experience.
The Customer Experience Summit will take place at Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort & Spa from Aug. 22-25, 2016. The multi-day summit is a fully immersive learning event that will offer attendees a first-hand look at Disney business insights and best practices in leadership, service and employee engagement. Guests will learn how these critical customer experience elements can be adapted and applied to their own customer interactions.
The Summit will also offer guests unique field experiences throughout the Walt Disney World Resort theme parks where they will observe the Disney customer experience concepts, in action. Disney senior executives will share real-world examples of how they bring the Disney approach to life every day. The Summit keynote speakers include:
- George A. Kalogridis, president, Walt Disney World Resort.
- Karl Holz, president, New Vacation Operations and Disney Cruise Line.
- Paul Richardson, senior vice president, human resources, ESPN and chief diversity officer, The Walt Disney Company.
“This is a great chance for participants to learn from senior Disney executives how we create and deliver a customer experience that consistently exceeds expectations,” said Jeff James, vice president and general manager, Disney Institute. “The summit will be unlike any other, actively engaging attendees in our parks and resorts operation.”
For more details and to register visit: DisneyInstitute.com. Registration fees include conference materials, guided field experiences within the operation and select meals.
To find upcoming Disney Institute business training and professional development experiences, including those offered in Spanish, as well as our year-round courses offered at the Walt Disney World Resort in Florida, the Disneyland Resort in Californiaand Aulani – A Disney Resort and Spa in Hawaii, visit: DisneyInstituteCourses.com.
Mouser Electronics Partners with Marvel to Bring Super Hero Tech to Life
Mouser Electronics Inc., a leading global authorized distributor of the newest electronic components, and Marvel have partnered to launch the Project Heroes video series, designed to educate and entertain future engineers and fans of the Marvel Cinematic Universe.
Marvel and Mouser are bringing to life Super Hero technology straight from the movie Captain America: Civil War through the new video series as part of Mouser’s Empowering Innovation Together™ program. The videos follow former Mythbusters star Grant Imahara and viral video celebrity Allen Pan through the creation of working versions of Captain America’s shield and Iron Man’s famous gauntlet. The series of videos describe the full build process — from concept to the final unveiling — to show tech lovers the real-life possibilities of Super Hero technology built with new parts from Molex andAnalog Devices.
“Just think about it,” said Imahara,” We’ve been let loose in the new Mouser Innovation Lab and asked to make Super Hero equipment that actually works. It’s a dream assignment.”
While Grant concentrates on building a fully articulated Iron Man gauntlet — complete with lasers — Allen builds a controllable Captain America shield capable of flying back to his arm using drone technology. To watch Grant and Allen discuss their project designs, visithttps://youtu.be/wHchwRJNK2k. Then, to watch the Super Hero technology in action, go to https://youtu.be/_bN4b0cM9Bk.
“This is the best of all worlds: combining Mouser’s engineering with Marvel’s characters and imagination into entertaining STEM-oriented videos. We want to help students and others gain new insights into these technology fields,” stated Mindy Hamilton, Senior Vice President of Global Partnerships at Marvel Entertainment.
“Engineering is all about capability and creativity, so only good things can come from bringing the Super Hero world of Marvel into the Mouser Innovation Lab. We hope that innovators of all ages will be inspired by these projects. After all, that’s the ultimate goal of the Empowering Innovation Together program,” said Glenn Smith, President and CEO of Mouser Electronics.
After this Super Hero series, the 2016 Empowering Innovation Together program will find Grant and Mouser exploring space technology, pushing the boundaries of drone capabilities and even 3D printing a car. To keep up to date with the Empowering Innovation Together Program, visit www.mouser.com/empowering-innovation.
Why Boba Fett Died in ‘Return of the Jedi’ and How the ‘Star Wars’ Buzz Machine Began
It’s May the 5th, which technically means that May the 4th is over. But at Yahoo! Movies, we like to think that every day is Star Wars Day, which means it’s always a good time to share juicy bits of trivia about the original trilogy, especially when they involve crucial information about Boba Fett.
TICKETS NOW AVAILABLE FOR HOLIDAY SPECIAL EVENTS AT MAGIC KINGDOM PARK
While summer is about to awaken at Walt Disney World® Resort, it’s never too early to start planning for fall and fun-filled special event nights at Magic Kingdom® Park.
Plus, the team that brought the Sanderson Sisters back for Halloween is hard at work on another new show for Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party. “Mickey’s Most Merriest Celebration” will make its debut for the 2016 holiday season. In this all-new show, Mickey and his pals invite some of their friends for an unforgettable Christmas party filled with music, dancing, color and fun. Guests can look forward to seeing Woody and Jessie from “Toy Story,” Fantasyland friends such as Peter Pan and Snow White, and many more.
Presented on the Cinderella Castle Forecourt Stage, this new show features special effects, magical projections and festive holiday music.
Tickets are on sale now for 2016 Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party and Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party. Ticket prices are as follows:
- Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party – Advance ticket prices starting at $72 for adults and $67 for children (3-9).
- Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party – Advance ticket prices starting at $86 for adults and $81 for children (3-9).
Mark Hamill confirms crazy rumor about Luke Skywalker’s lightsaber
The opening sequence in Star Wars: The Force Awakens got the action going pretty quick, with Poe Dameron getting captured by Kylo Ren and the First Order. According to Mark Hamill, however, the movie almost opened in a completely different—and macabre—way.
NEW CHARACTER GREETING EXPERIENCES AT DISNEY’S HOLLYWOOD STUDIOS
Beginning this week, guests can join some of their favorite Disney characters as they live out their Hollywood dreams in two new character greeting experiences at Disney’s Hollywood Studios at Walt Disney World® Resort.
Just around the bend on Commissary Lane, Guests can find “Mickey and Minnie Starring in Red Carpet Dreams.” Here, guests will discover Mickey Mouse and Minnie Mouse, living the dream as A-list Hollywood stars. They can walk the red carpet and step right into a scene with Minnie, where she appears as a Tinsel Town starlet in a ritzy setting straight out of a lush and colorful musical extravaganza. Next, guests can join Mickey in a scene from “Fantasia,” where he’s portraying his iconic role of the Sorcerer’s Apprentice.
Olaf is in the Celebrity Spotlight now, while “Mickey and Minnie Starring in Red Carpet Dreams” makes its debut on Sunday, May 8, 2016.
The Best Disney World Vacation Hacks
When Walt Disney World’s Magic Kingdom opened one Friday morning in April, Nicole Gardenier, her husband and their 13-year-old son rushed to Seven Dwarfs Mine Train and boarded the roller coaster within 10 minutes. They hit 16 rides and attractions that day, including Space Mountain at 11:05 a.m., Big Thunder Mountain Railroad at 12:05 p.m., lunch at the Crystal Palace at 1:15 and a 2:10 Splash Mountain soaking.
PADDLEFISH OPENS IN FALL 2016 AT DISNEY SPRINGS
Fulton’s Crab House, the steamboat currently under refurbishment at Disney Springs™, will reopen this fall as Paddlefish after a bow-to-stern transformation.
Plus, a fun new addition is lobster guacamole made tableside with Maine Lobster, chilies, cilantro, lime and tortilla chips. And, there’s a “build-your-own-boil” allowing Guests to pick their own ingredients and seasonings
The sleek modern design of Paddlefish includes a new rooftop lounge, open until 2 a.m., with spectacular views of Disney Springs and the water. The lounge will have a separate menu of eclectic dishes perfect for sharing.
