Magical New Experiences Will Debut This Summer at Magic Kingdom

Classic Disney characters will join contemporary animated film stars this June in a new extravaganza on the grand Cinderella Castle stage, and Magic Kingdom guests can experience a new dining adventure.

  • For the first time, Tiana of “Princess and the Frog,” and Rapunzel of “Tangled,” co-star with Anna and Elsa of “Frozen,” and a host of favorite Disney characters in the new Mickey’s Royal Friendship Faire show. Performed on the grandest stage in the kingdom, the star-studded tale of friendship presents Mickey Mouse and his troupe of Merry Makers – Minnie Mouse, Donald, Daisy and Goofy – who invite 10 new friends from different animated worlds to join the celebration. This “timeless fairytale” of a show combines grand dance, fireworks and stunts with memorable music, an original song and special effects.
  • Disney Parks will welcome Elena of Avalor, Disney’s first princess inspired by diverse Latin cultures. Elena of Avalor will appear at Walt Disney World Resort later this summer and at Disneyland Resort in the fall, following her television debut in a new animated series this summer on Disney Channel.
  • Next door to the legendary Jungle Cruise, guests can enjoy the bold flavors of “World Famous Jungle Cuisine” served by the wisecracking crew of the new Jungle Navigation Co. Ltd. Skipper Canteen. It’s the first Disney full-service restaurant themed after a specific park attraction.
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Big Hero 6 Attraction Coming to Tokyo Disneyland

A ride-type attraction themed to the Disney film, Big Hero 6, will open in Tomorrowland. Also, for the first time in either Tokyo Disneyland or Tokyo DisneySea, a shop themed to outer space and selling popcorn in multiple flavors will open next to the new attraction. Type: Ride Duration: About 1.5 minutes Description: The lovable robot Baymax, from the Disney film, Big Hero 6, invites Guests to join their own personal healthcare companion for an exciting musical “whip ride” that swings them unpredictably round and round. Opening: Spring 2020 (tentative) Investment Amount: About 6 billion yen (tentative)

Concept image of Guests experiencing the attraction themed to Big Hero 6

Big Hero 6 Ride

This concept image is subject to change. © Disney

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Box Office: Disney’s ‘Jungle Book’ Tops $200M U.S. In Just 12 Days

As the headline proclaims, Walt Disney’s The Jungle Book has crossed the $200 million mark in its 12th day of domestic release.

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ELENA OF AVALOR – DISNEY’S FIRST PRINCESS INSPIRED BY DIVERSE LATIN CULTURES, TO DEBUT AT WALT DISNEY WORLD RESORT IN AUGUST

This August Guests at Walt Disney World® Resort will be able to see Princess Elena, Disney’s first princess inspired by diverse Latin cultures.

La princesa Elena will debut in the Disney Channel series “Elena of Avalor” this summer. A teenager in fairytale kingdom, Elena adds a new dimension to the Disney-princess world. Elena will appear this summer in Magic Kingdom® Park at Walt Disney World Resort.

 

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SAVE UP TO 25% ON ROOMS AT SELECT WALT DISNEY WORLD RESORT HOTELS

Save up to 25% on Rooms at Select Walt Disney World Resort Hotels This Spring!

Our Clients can save up to 25% on rooms at select Walt Disney World® Resort hotels for stays most nights Aug. 26-Nov. 5, 2016 when they book by Aug. 31, 2016. Check availability for other great rates for stays most nights Aug. 1-25, 2016.

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

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The number of rooms allocated for this offer is limited. Length-of-stay requirements may apply. Savings based on the non-discounted price for the same room. Additional per-adult charges may apply if more than two adults per room at Disney Value, Moderate and Deluxe Resorts. Cannot be combined with any other discount or promotion. Advance reservations required. Offer excludes The Villas at Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort & Spa, Bay Lake Tower at Disney’s Contemporary Resort, campsites, 3-bedroom villas, Bungalows at Disney’s Polynesian Villas & Bungalows and Disney’s Art of Animation Resort—The Little Mermaid Standard Rooms. 25% savings for select Disney Deluxe and Deluxe Villa Resorts; lower savings may be available for other Resort hotels.

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

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Why Disney will likely crush every other movie studio at the box office in 2016

Thanks in large part to its properties like Marvel, Pixar, and Lucasfilm, Disney banked its biggest box-office year ever in 2015 as it took in over $5.8 billion worldwide.

But will 2016 be even bigger? It looks like it.

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BOOK 2017 WALT DISNEY WORLD MARATHON WEEKEND NOW!

It’s the most magical race on earth! The Walt Disney World® Marathon adventure is unlike anything else.

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

A Magic Your Way Package allows our Clients to enjoy Disney fun for the whole family throughout the race weekend. They pick their favorite Disney Resort hotel and the number of days for their Theme Park ticket. And, they can even choose to include a Disney Dining Plan in their package.

Plus, when our Clients stay at a Disney Resort hotel they’ll enjoy special benefits, including complimentary MagicBands and early access to Disney FastPass+ planning up to 60 days before they arrive!

Walt Disney World Marathon – A run through the most magical 26.2 miles on Earth

Sunday, Jan. 8, 2017

Walt Disney World Half Marathon – A thrilling 13.1 run through Magic Kingdom® Park and Epcot®

Saturday, Jan. 7, 2017

Goofy’s Race and a Half Challenge – Two days, four parks, 39.3 miles of fun

Saturday, Jan. 7, 2017 and Sunday, Jan. 8, 2017

Walt Disney World 10K – The newest Marathon Weekend event

Friday, Jan. 6, 2017

Disney Family Fun Run 5K – Fun for the whole family

Thursday, Jan. 5, 2017

Dopey Challenge – Four days of fun for a total of 48.6 miles

Thursday, Jan 5 – Sunday, Jan. 8, 2017

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Disney brings back free dining, but is it the best deal for you?

The Walt Disney World Resort has opened reservations for its annual “free dining” promotion. Visitors who book an eligible vacation package at a Walt Disney World hotel for selected dates in late summer and fall can get the Disney Dining Plan added for everyone in the room, at no extra charge.

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Sneak peek of new Soarin’ Around the World at Epcot

Soarin’ will take flight once again at Epcot beginning June 17. Redubbed “Soarin’ Around the World,” the attraction will feature a new film presentation which will give guests birds-eye views of landmarks around the world, from the Great Wall of China to the Sydney Harbor in Australia.

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Disney will use Nokia’s virtual reality camera to film behind-the-scenes movie extras

Imagine if you could be on the set of the next Star Wars film. Imagine if you could watchas Star Wars: Episode VIII director Rian Johnson trains Daisy Ridley to (maybe) become a Jedi.

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