How Disney created the ludicrously realistic fur of Zootropolis

As you might twig from the title, Disney Animation Studios’ latest film Zootropolis (called Zootopia in the US) is set in a world run by animals: elephant ice-cream parlours, mouse mafia, buffalo police chiefs – you name it. As one might imagine, animating such a menagerie presented the studio – coming off a streak of hits, from Frozen to Big Hero 6 – with a rather hairy problem.

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Another Change for FastPass+ Reservations at Walt Disney World

Many Walt Disney World fans are reporting that Disney has removed parades and fireworks from its selection of attractions available for FastPass+ reservations.

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Universal Studios Hollywood raises ticket prices

Muggles wanting to visit Universal Studios Hollywood’s new “Harry Potter” land may have to throw down more galleons.

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Best things to eat and drink at Epcot’s Flower and Garden Festival

If you still think theme park fare is limited to hot dogs and turkey legs, think again.

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Harrison Ford Plays Coy About Han Solo’s Fate in Star Wars and Reveals Why He’s Doing a Fifth Indiana Jones Movie

Is Han Solo really dead? As the captain of the Millennium Falcon, Han Solo was one of the great leaders of the Rebel Alliance.

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Was Wonders of Life Wonderful? by Scott Shindeldecker

I’ve started, deleted, restarted, redeleted, put off, made up excuses (some legit, some not), and basically ignored writing this next blog post for weeks now.  To be fair, it’s been busy lately, at work and at home, with annual review stuff, digging out of a work-related hole, sick kids, and various other things that have made finding time to start writing difficult.

But, being honest with myself, that is not the only thing that has really stopped me from writing.  You see, I know what the next target on my Imagineering plan to remake Epcot (Plan Alpha) is, and I’ll admit something here, don’t tell anyone: I never formed a real emotional bond with Wonders of Life.

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Theme park visitors save money with grocery delivery

When Emily Smith visited Walt Disney World last week, she decided to bypass the pricey theme-park snacks and breakfasts by having groceries delivered to her hotel room.

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See Scarlett Johannson, Idris Elba and More Stars Get Wild in Stunning Photos for Disney’s New Jungle Book

Director Jon Favreau wants to take you into the wild. His upcoming Disney adaptation of The Jungle Book is a new spin on the classic tale of the boy raised by wolves and other jungle animals.

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THE DISNEY COLLEGE PROGRAM: A DIFFERENT KIND OF STUDY ABROAD

Everyone has heard of The Walt Disney Company in some capacity; it owns ESPN, ABC, Pixar, and Star Wars. Disney owns the Star Wars franchise, which now includes the highest grossing film of all time.

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Nine reasons to take a Disney cruise rather than go to the parks

Families thinking about a long weekend at Disney World might want to consider visiting Mickey Mouse on the high seas instead.

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