Photos – Dick Van Dyke Celebrates 90th Birthday at Disneyland

DICK VAN DYKE CELEBRATES 90TH BIRTHDAY AT DISNEYLAND– Disney Legend Dick Van Dyke celebrates his 90th birthday with friends and family at Disneyland park in Anaheim, Calif., on Sunday, Dec. 13. Van Dyke’s birthday celebration included a special presentation inside the Mary Poppins-themed eatery, Jolly Holiday Bakery Caf, and a cavalcade down Main Street, U.S.A., where thousands of Disneyland park guests serenaded the entertainment icon with “Happy Birthday.” (Paul Hiffmeyer/Disneyland)

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Here’s What BB-8 Almost Looked Like In The Force Awakens

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Photos: Disneyland Resort Welcomes Rose Bowl Game-Bound Iowa and Stanford Football Teams

(December 26, 2015) Ð Defensive Back Jordan Lomax (left) and Running Back Jordan Canzeri (right) from the No. 5 CFP-ranked Iowa Hawkeyes, champions of the Big Ten West Division, ride California ScreaminÕ at Disney California Adventure Park in Anaheim, Calif., on Saturday during the teamÕs first official Rose Bowl Game week appearance. (Paul Hiffmeyer/Disneyland Resort)

(December 26, 2015) Ð Defensive Back Jordan Lomax (front row left), Wide Receiver Tevaun Smith (front row middle) and Running Back Jordan Canzeri (front row right) from the No. 5 CFP-ranked Iowa Hawkeyes, champions of the Big Ten West Division, ride Radiator Springs Racers at Disney California Adventure Park in Anaheim, Calif., on Saturday during the teamÕs first official Rose Bowl Game week appearance. (Scott Brinegar/Disneyland Resort)

(December 26, 2015) The No. 5 CFP-ranked Iowa Hawkeyes, champions of the Big Ten West Division, and No. 6 CFP-ranked Stanford Cardinal, champions of the Pac-12 Conference, made their first official appearances of the Rose Bowl Game week during a ceremony at Disney California Adventure Park in Anaheim, Calif., on Saturday. Iowa Head Coach Kirk Ferentz and Stanford Head Coach David Shaw were joined by Mickey Mouse. (Scott
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(December 26, 2015) The No. 5 CFP-ranked Iowa Hawkeyes, champions of the Big Ten West Division, and the No. 6 CFP-ranked Stanford Cardinal, champions of the Pac-12 Conference, made their first official appearances of the Rose Bowl Game week during a ceremony at Disney California Adventure Park in Anaheim, Calif., on Saturday. The teams and their coaches, Iowa Head Coach Kirk Ferentz and Stanford Head Coach David Shaw, were joined by Tournament of Roses President, Mike Matthiessen, Mickey Mouse, and Disneyland Resort President Michael Colglazier. (Paul Hiffmeyer/Disneyland Resort)

(December 26, 2015) Ð Quarterback Kevin Hogan (left) and Running Back Christian McCaffrey (right) from the No. 6 CFP-ranked Stanford Cardinal, champions of the Pac-12 Conference, ride California ScreaminÕ at Disney California Adventure Park in Anaheim, Calif., on Saturday during the teamÕs first official Rose Bowl Game week appearance. (Paul Hiffmeyer/Disneyland Resort)

(December 26, 2015) Ð Quarterback Kevin Hogan (front row left), Corner Back Ronnie Harris (front row middle) and Running Back Christian McCaffrey (front row right) from the No. 6 CFP-ranked Stanford Cardinal, champions of the Pac-12 Conference, ride Radiator Springs Racers at Disney California Adventure Park in Anaheim, Calif., on Saturday during the teamÕs first official Rose Bowl Game week appearance. (Scott Brinegar/Disneyland Resort)

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‘Star Wars’ smashes Christmas Day box office record

The latest “Star Wars” film has smashed yet another box office record, raking in $49.3 million on Christmas Day in North America — the highest total ever on the holiday, industry figures showed Saturday.

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Chris Pratt & Baby Groot Visited Sick Kids In Hospital Over Christmas

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Disneyland Resort Welcomes Rose Bowl Game-Bound No. 5 Iowa and No. 6 Stanford Football Teams Saturday, Dec. 26

No. 5 Iowa and No. 6 Stanford have won berths in the 2016 Rose Bowl Game presented by Northwestern Mutual in Pasadena, and with that comes a visit to the Disneyland Resort, which is celebrating its 60^th anniversary Diamond Celebration.

The football teams will play in the 102^nd Rose Bowl Game on Friday, January 1, 2016. But first they will meet off the field for their first official pre-game appearance, at 2 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 26, in a ceremony at Disney California Adventure Park, in Anaheim, Calif. The Stanford Cardinal are the Pac-12 Conference Champions, and the Iowa Hawkeyes are the Big Ten West Division Champions.

Iowa head coach Kirk Ferentz, Stanford head coach David Shaw and members of both teams are scheduled to appear in a ceremony with Disneyland Resort President Michael Colglazier and Mickey Mouse. Among the Iowa players expected to appear are offensive lineman Austin Blythe, running back Jordan Canzeri, defensive back Jordan Lomax, defensive back Greg Mabin and wide receiver Tevaun Smith. Featured Stanford players scheduled for the ceremony are quarterback Kevin Hogan, cornerback Ronnie Harris, inside linebacker Blake Martinez, offensive guard Joshua Garnett and running back Christian McCaffrey.

Following the ceremony, each team will enjoy opportunities to experience popular Disney California Adventure attractions, including Radiator Springs Racers in Cars Land and California Screamin’ at Paradise Pier.

For Stanford, this will be the third time in four years and the 15th appearance all-time in the Rose Bowl Game. The Cardinal also makes history for being the Pac-12 champion during the 100-year anniversary of the conference. Iowa will make its sixth appearance overall in the Rose Bowl Game, and the first since 1991. The two teams have never met in a football game in the schools’ history.

60^th Anniversary Diamond Celebration Float in Rose Parade

The teams are visiting the Disneyland Resort during its 60^th anniversary Diamond Celebration, which features nighttime spectaculars “Paint the Night” parade, “Disneyland Forever” fireworks and “World of Color – Celebrate!’ On Jan. 1, 2016, the magic of the Diamond Celebration also will come to life as a float in the 127^th Rose Parade, broadcast live from Pasadena. The parade theme is “Find Your Adventure,” and the Disneyland Resort float honors some of the most exciting adventures at the Happiest Place on Earth. Guests will continue to enjoy the dazzling adventures of the Diamond Celebration through Sept. 5, 2016.

– See more at: http://disneylandnews.com/2015/12/26/disneyland-resort-welcomes-rose-bowl-game-bound-no-5-iowa-and-no-6-stanford-football-teams-saturday-dec-26/#sthash.K0jv371f.dpuf

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3 Things Disney World Got Right in 2015

Theme parks are a big deal at Disney, and understandably so. The world’s undisputed champ in amusement parks generated $16.2 billion in revenue…

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‘Star Wars: The Force Awakens’ Heads for $1 Billion at Record Pace

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Can Kylo Ren Be Redeemed? Here Are The Possibilities

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