The Star Wars Korea Channel has a brand new Star Wars: The Force Awakens Trailer. Check it out:
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Photos: New Sorcerer Mickey Mouse Meet and Greet Location plus a Pixar Hidden Treat at Disney’s Hollywood Studios
Take a look at the temporary area for the Sorcerer Mickey meet and greet at Disney’s Hollywood Studios. It is in the location of the former, Backlot Tour entrance.
Can you find the hidden Pixar mention here??? Answer is revealed after the photo.
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D23 Expo: A Comic-Con for Disney geeks
San Diego Comic-Con fans may have returned to their humdrum lives from last month’s gathering, but another group of superfans are about to assemble.
They are the attendees at D23 Expo, the Walt Disney Co…
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Frozen Director Explains How Elsa Will Be Different In Sequel
‘Frozen’ was kind of a big deal. Not only is it the highest grossing animated film of all time thanks to its eye-watering haul of $1.2 billion, but it also became a pop culture phenomenon thanks to its soundtrack.
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Fall Issue of Disney twenty-three Devoted To D23 Expo 2015
In celebration of D23 EXPO 2015, D23: The Official Disney Fan Club is devoting its Fall publication of Disney twenty-three to some of the remarkable things guests will get to see and experience at the biennial event. And as The Walt Disney Company readies for the opening of Shanghai Disney Resort, readers will get an in-depth look at the amazing new park set to open next year—including spectacular concept artwork and a look at some of the new attractions being built right now in China.
Also in the Fall issue, available exclusively to D23 Gold Members, two of the members of the original Toy Story team reflect back on the earliest stages of the beloved film, now celebrating its 20th anniversary, including an unexpected encounter the film’s art director, Ralph Eggleston, had with Disney Legend and Apple founder, Steve Jobs.
In addition, the talented artists at Marvel and creative minds at Walt Disney Imagineering teamed up to create what is now a wildly successful line of new comic books based on theme park favorites—Disney Kingdoms. Disney twenty-three looks at the three current titles—Figment, Big Thunder Mountain, and Seekers of the Weird—and gives readers a peek at what’s to come.
Also included in the Fall issue of Disney twenty-three:
- Profiles of the 2015 recipients of the Disney Legends Award including George Lucas, Andreas Deja, Eyvind Earle, and Danny Elfman
- A tribute to Walt Disney’s Mickey Mouse Club, on its 60th anniversary
- A look at the impact of the Silly Symphony cartoons by historian and world-renowned film critic Leonard Maltin
- A look inside Walt Disney Archives Presents—Disneyland: The Exhibit with a preview of some of the classic and contemporary pieces included in the breathtaking display
- The dazzling illustrations created by Disney animator Eric Goldberg for Shanghai Disney Resort and a new book
- Regular features including A Walk with Walt, D Society, and Ask Dave
D23 Members are invited to visit D23.com for up-to-the-minute breaking news from D23 EXPO 2015, and recaps of some of the biggest, most exciting presentations at the event.
Disney twenty-three, which is delivered directly to fans’ doorsteps, is offered exclusively to D23 Gold and Gold Family Members as a benefit of their membership. The latest issue will begin arriving in mid-August.
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Disney’s Descendants Soundtrack Debuts At No. 1 On The Billboard 200
Walt Disney Records’ soundtrack to Disney Channel’s hit movie “Descendants” debuts at No. 1 on the Billboard 200 chart after scanning 42,000 units (includes TEA and SEA) in its first week of release, according to Nielsen SoundScan. The soundtrack marks the 5th Disney Music Group album in 7 weeks to debut in the Top 10 (Teen Beach 2, Breaking Benjamin, R5 and Bea Miller).
In addition to its chart-topping Billboard debut, the album ranked No. 1 on Billboard’s Soundtrack chart, No. 1 on the Children’s chart and No. 1 on both the Digital Album and Top Albums charts. The album also fast-tracked its way to No. 1 on the iTunes Album Overall and Soundtrack charts. Additionally, combined views for all videos on VEVO exceed 25 million, and the focus track “Rotten to the Core” has over 12.7 million views to date.
Disney Channel’s premiere and encore telecasts of “Descendants” reached 15.5 million Total Viewers, including over 6 million Kids 6-11 and nearly 5 million Tweens 9-14. Friday’s July 31st premiere telecast was TV’s #1 cable movie of 2015 with 6.6 million Total Viewers. Its availability on the WATCH Disney Channel App resulted in 1.4 million record-setting views since Friday, July 24.
Disney’s “Descendants” stars Dove Cameron, Cameron Boyce, Booboo Stewart and Sofia Carson as the teenage sons and daughters of Disney’s most infamous villains. With a knowing wink at traditional fairy tales, the live-action movie fuses castles with classrooms to create a contemporary, music-driven story about the challenges in living up to parental and peer expectations. The notable cast also includes Mitchell Hope, Wendy Raquel Robinson, Maz Jobrani, Kathy Najimy and the Tony Award-winning Kristin Chenoweth. Emmy Award-winning Kenny Ortega (“High School Musical”) directs, choreographs and executive-produces Disney’s “Descendants.”
In addition to songs performed in the film and the end credit song “Believe” by Shawn Mendes, the soundtrack also includes bonus tracks from the recently announced short-form series “Descendants Wicked World.” The four original dance songs include a retro-soul “Rotten to the Core” remix performed by Sofia Carlson; “Night Is Young” performed by China Anne McClain; “Good Is the New Bad” performed by Dove Cameron, Sofia Caron and China Anne McClain; and “I’m Your Girl” performed by Felicia Barton.
Disney’s Descendants soundtrack was released on July 31st and is now available HERE and wherever music is sold. For more information on Walt Disney Records’ releases, become a fan at Facebook.com/disneymusic, follow us at Twitter.com/disneymusic and https://instagram.com/disneymusic/.
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Havaianas And Disney Announce New Strategic Alliance
Havaianas, known for energetic and vibrant Brazilian designs in footwear, today announced a new strategic alliance with the Walt Disney World Resort, Disneyland Resort and Disney Vacation Club.
“We are thrilled to have entered into this relationship with the Walt Disney World Resort, the Disneyland Resort and Disney Vacation Club because they embody instant joy much like Havaianas,” said Marcio Moura, Havaianas’ USA President. “We look forward to creating a harmonious relationship and further expanding opportunities within the Walt Disney World Resort, the Disneyland Resort and Disney Vacation Club in the coming years.”
For the past four years, Havaianas has produced Disney-themed flip-flops and this new alliance will give the brand opportunity to further engage with Disney fans. Havaianas will soon be made available for sale to Disney guests at 22 retail locations across the Walt Disney World Resort, the Disneyland Resort and Disney Vacation Club including a dedicated retail build-out at Disney’s Blizzard Beach Water Park, Disney’s Typhoon Lagoon Water Park and Disney California Adventure Park.
Havaianas is also currently working with Disney Theme Park Merchandise to create exclusive co-branded flip-flops.
Additionally, in November, Havaianas will become an official sponsor of all runDisney races that provide runners with a unique Disney experience.
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Fashion Company, Her Universe, Announces D23 Expo Plans
Groundbreaking fangirl fashion company, Her Universe™, announced that it will be making its first appearance at D23 EXPO 2015, Disney’s ultimate fan event held at the Anaheim Convention Center August 14th thru the 16th. Some of the company’s most popular geek designs (both apparel and jewelry) and new exclusives from Star Wars and Marvel will be offered at two different Her Universe boutiques – Apparel Location A315 and Accessories Location C2005. In addition, with every purchase of $50 or more customers attending D23 will receive a FREE Her Universe lanyard (also available to purchase for $5.00) and each Her Universe boutique will have a FREE Star Wars or Marvel sticker to give away just for stopping by (while supplies last).
“I am a HUGE Disney fan so it’s a dream come true for me to bring Her Universe to D23,” said actress, entrepreneur and Her Universe Founder, Ashley Eckstein. “I cannot wait to geek out with fellow Disney fans and celebrate Star Wars and Marvel together.”
“We are thrilled to have Her Universe make its first appearance at D23,” added Michael Rego, Chief Executive Officer of The Araca Group. “We look forward to bringing some of our most iconic fashion-forward designs from Star Wars and Marvel for fangirls to add to their wardrobes!”
Ashley Eckstein, who is also the voice of Ahsoka Tano from Star Wars: The Clone Wars and Star Wars Rebels will be at the Her Universe booth greeting fans throughout the weekend and will be in the Disney/ABC TV Pavilion on Sunday from 6-7pm for a special meet and greet where fans will receive an exclusive Star Wars Rebels mini-poster.
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Celebrate Thanksgiving Day with Family Feasts at Walt Disney World Resort
Walt Disney World Resort guests can join together for a joyous and delicious Thanksgiving Day dinner. With a variety of dining options at the theme parks and resorts, there is a cornucopia of exciting lunch and dinner offerings inspired by this American tradition.
Guests can enjoy menu options for Thanksgiving Day meals at Walt Disney World Resort featuring a classic turkey dinner, such as the hearty all-American eats and traditional family- style Thanksgiving feast at Liberty Tree Tavern in Magic Kingdom Park. For guests looking for a special spin on the traditional turkey dinner, try some of the more unique options, such as traditional Norwegian meatballs and pan-seared salmon at Akershus Royal Banquet Hall or roasted heirloom beets with candied walnuts and mulled apple cider at Artist Point.
At Epcot, guests can dine on Thanksgiving menus during lunch and dinner seatings at Akershus Royal Banquet Hall, Biergarten Restaurant, Coral Reef Restaurant, Le Cellier Steakhouse, Tutto Itlalia Ristorante, Restaurant Marrakesh, Rose & Crown Dining Room, and Via Napoli Ristorante e Pizzeria, as well as quick service at Sunshine Seasons.
Holiday menus also are offered at Liberty Tree Tavern in Magic Kingdom; Hollywood & Vine, 50’s Prime Time Café and The Hollywood Brown Derby in Disney’s Hollywood Studios; Tusker House Restaurant in Disney’s Animal Kingdom; Planet Hollywood, Portobello Country Italian Tattoria, Wolfgang Puck Grand Café, Fulton’s Crab House and Raglan Road Irish Pub and Restaurant in Downtown Disney; and in resort hotels throughout Walt Disney World Resort.
Availability is limited and dining events are subject to change. For information and reservations, call 407-WDW-DINE.
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VIDEO – Tsum Tsum Tuesday: Aladdin and Disneyland 60th Monorail Eachez Vinylmation Unbloxing
We are excited to announce our friends, Adrian and Kara, will begin to share their Disney experiences with our readers. Their latest video focuses on Tsum Tsums.
Tsum Tsum Tuesday is here with Aladdin! Today we picked up the complete Tsum set and also preordered a new limited edition Doll! We also have a Disneyland 60th Anniversary Monorail eachez! What will we get!?
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