Have you ever wondered exactly how many changes Lucasfilm made to the original “Star Wars” trilogy during the special editions?
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Garden Grill Restaurant Breakfast and Lunch Reservations Now Available at Epcot
Beginning Nov. 8, 2015, guests can enjoy Character dining all day long at Garden Grill Restaurant at Walt Disney World® Resort. Served family style and all-you-care-to-enjoy, the menus for breakfast, lunch and dinner are inspired by the garden-grown theme of The Land at Epcot®. And while they dine, guests can meet popular Disney pals, including Mickey Mouse, Pluto, Chip and Dale, as they revolve around vibrant views from the Living with the Land attraction. (Characters are subject to change).
For breakfast, served from 8-10:30 a.m., guests can enjoy favorites like biscuits and gravy, scrambled eggs, crispy bacon, Mickey waffles and the restaurant’s signature item, Chip’s Sticky Bun Bake.
And at lunch, served from 11:30 a.m.-3 p.m., guests can feast on all-you-care-to-enjoy favorites from the dinner menu, including “Living with the Land” Harvest-inspired Farmer’s Salad, char-grilled sliced filet of beef, roasted all-natural sliced turkey breast with freshly-harvested vegetables and scrumptious side dishes.
Chip ‘n’ Dale’s Harvest Feast will continue to be available for dinner from 4-8 p.m. daily.
All meals require one table-service entitlement on the Disney Dining Plan.
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Disney voice-over actors bring theme park rides to life
Voice-over actors are the hidden artists who provide the audio atmosphere and essential back stories that bring theme parks to life.
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Disney Consumer Products and Interactive Media Introduces New Ways to Turbo Charge Your Disney∙Pixar Cars Collection
Fans of Disney∙Pixar’s Cars are invited to start their engines as Disney Consumer Products and Interactive Media (DCPI) announces “Cars Daredevil Garage,” an all-new, action-packed mobile app that allows fans to collect and scan Mattel diecast cars into a stunt-filled virtual world. This fall DCPI is also set to introduce Precision Series, a new line of detailed and movie accurate collector diecast cars that feature articulated elements unique to each Cars character.
“Cars Daredevil Garage” is a mobile app experience that allows fans to collect and scan any of Mattel’s 2015 mainline diecast cars into the app and use them to perform extreme stunts in real-world environments inspired by the way kids play with their diecast cars. This app is free-to-download and allows players to race with Lightning McQueen and earn more racing friends through gameplay. In addition to scanning the diecast cars, players can also purchase 80+ cars within the app. Featuring more than 160 cars, thrill-seeking fans of all ages can collect their favorite Cars characters, and enjoy an exciting blend of high-octane stunting, both on and off the screen. Racers have several tracks available to race on at launch, with additional tracks available for purchase and even more tracks scheduled for release through the summer.
“Cars is one of the most popular animated film franchises of all time, and we are excited to provide fans with another way to celebrate their love for Cars in both the physical and digital worlds,” said Andrew Sugerman, executive vice president, Disney Publishing Worldwide. “In the app, children and adult fans alike will love stunting towards the finish line in true Lightning McQueen style.”
Precision Series will launch at retail this fall and includes high-end diecast cars and playsets with unique features including detailed undercarriages, PVC tires, suspension and other distinct elements tailored to each character such as light features, specialized engines and hoods that open and close. The playsets are modeled after the landmarks in the Cars movies and will connect together so fans can build out the main road in Radiator Springs. All playsets light up, come with a special diecast and will have the ability to connect to other Cars story sets from Mattel.
“Working with Disney from the ground up on these two exciting Cars initiatives has been an exciting journey,” said Doug Wadleigh, SVP and Global Brand GM, Toybox, Mattel. “They are terrific examples of Mattel and Disney collaborating to creatively engage and delight fans with fun new ways to play.”
“Cars Daredevil Garage” is available now on the App Store for iPhone and iPad, and Cars diecast are available now at mass retailers nationwide. Fans can get a sneak peek of Precision Series at D23 Expo – The Ultimate Disney Fan Event – hosted at the Anaheim Convention Center August 14-16, 2015. The first playset in the series, Flo’s Café Playset, will be available at retail this fall with subsequent playsets and diecast cars launching in 2016.
“This is truly an exciting year for the Cars franchise,” said Josh Silverman, executive vice president global licensing, Disney Consumer Products. “With a range of new products and digital entertainment experiences that reflect the storytelling, humor and racing from the movies, there is something for fans of all ages to enjoy.”
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The 22 Most Underrated Disney Movies of All Time
If you ask anyone what their favorite Disney movie is, you’ll most likely get answers like The Lion King, Beauty and the Beast, Cinderella or The Little Mermaid. You know, the usual.
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This single quote from one of Disney’s great innovators could motivate you to create almost anything
Marty Sklar spent over 50 years working at Disney — he’s the only employee to participate in the opening of all 11 Disney parks around the world…
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Photos: Downtown Disney Pedestrian Crosswalks Construction
Take a look at some of the latest construction photos of the pedestrian crosswalks as Downtown Disney undergoes a transformation to Disney Springs.
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Disney Vacation Club opening at Ko Olina near Aulani Resort in West Oahu
Disney Vacation Club plans to open an office at Ko Olina Center in West Oahu in late 2015….
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Chase Celebrates 20th Annual Epcot International Food & Wine Festival With New Events
Chase today announced that as part of its multi-year agreement with Walt Disney Parks and Resorts, U.S. it continues as the presenting sponsor of the Epcot International Food & Wine Festival. The festival, running from September 25 through November 16, 2015, will welcome celebrity chefs, debut new marketplaces and tastes from around the world and celebrate Guests’ favorite dining traditions.
The sponsorship of the Epcot International Food & Wine Festival extends Chase’s relationship with Disney as the issuer of the Disney Premier Visa Credit Card, Disney Rewards Visa Credit Card and Disney Visa Debit Card. Chase debit and credit cardmembers, including Disney Visa Cardmembers, again have exclusive access to complimentary, non-alcoholic refreshments, charging stations and interactive fun at the Chase Lounge.1 The lounge, located on the third floor of the American Adventure Pavilion within the Epcot World Showcase, will be open daily during the Festival from 11 a.m. until Park close.
New this year are three special dining events2 exclusively for Disney Visa Cardmembers during the festival:
- Brews, Breakfast and More, September 28, 2015. Over a three-course breakfast that uses beer as an ingredient and pairing, learn about innovative beer styles and brewing processes dating back to ancient Babylon and Egypt.
- The Making of the Party for the Senses, October 27, 2015. Discover how the culinary team makes this popular tasting event come alive. Over lunch in the Wine View Lounge, event creators offer a glimpse at the behind-the-scenes magic.
- The Creation of the Food & Wine Festival Marketplaces, November 9, 2015. Enjoy breakfast on the promenade before the Festival opens with a Walt Disney World Chef, Beverage Professional and Imagineer for a sneak peek at Marketplace creations and their menu delights.
Tickets for these dining events are subject to availability and are on sale for Disney Visa Cardmembers. Disney Visa Cardmembers also have an advanced booking opportunity on July 28 and July 29 for all special events offered at this year’s Festival before sales open to the general public on July 30. For more information visit DisneyRewards.com.
“We are thrilled to offer exclusive dining experiences to our Disney Visa Cardmembers to make their experience at the Festival even more memorable,” said B.J. Mahoney, general manager, Chase Card Services. “In addition, the Chase Lounge has become a welcome destination for all Chase cardmembers attending the Festival, which is why we have exciting activities for everyone to enjoy.”
Disney Visa Credit Cardmembers earn reward dollars on all card purchases.3 In addition, all Disney Visa Cardmembers have access to amazing perks 365 days-a-year, including a Character Meet ‘N’ Greet at a private Cardmember location at Walt Disney World Resort and the Disneyland Resort and special savings at Disney’s domestic theme parks, Disney Store and DisneyStore.com.4 Cardmembers can also choose from various Disney card designs.5
1 Theme Park admission to Epcot is required.
2 Offers and offer elements including, but not limited to, participating locations, are subject to availability and additional restrictions, and may change or be canceled without notice. Use a valid Disney Visa Card and/or Disney Rewards Redemption Card for special offers.
3 Disney Dream Reward Dollars are subject to the terms and conditions of the Disney Rewards Program. See DisneyRewards.com for rewards details.
4 Use a valid Disney Visa Card and/or Disney Rewards Redemption Card for special offers. Must mention the offer to receive the merchandise discount. Merchandise discount may not be used for certain items and is not available at certain locations including Disneyland Resort and Walt Disney World Resort Operating Participant locations. For entry into the Character Meet ‘N’ Greet Photo Opportunity, must present your valid Disney Visa Card. Not valid in combination with other offers, discounts, promotions or with any previous purchase. Minimum purchase and/or separate admission may be required. Offers are for personal use only and may not be transferred or resold. Please visit DisneyVisaPerks.com for full terms and conditions. Chase is not responsible or liable for fulfillment of these Disney Theme Park perks. Theme Park admission to Epcot is required.
5 Card designs are subject to availability and may change without notice.
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Planning the Paw-fect Walt Disney World Vacation for Puppy Pals during the Dog Days of Summer
No bones about it: Mickey Mouse’s pal Pluto loves to run and play at Walt Disney World Resort. Canine visitors to the Florida Vacation Kingdom deserve a tail-wagging good time as well. Guests can treat their special four-legged family member to an experience that will last a lifetime (which in dog years could be a very long time!).
Here are a few ideas for the perfect dog day at Walt Disney World.
1. Every great day starts with a good night’s sleep. Disney’s Fort Wilderness Resort & Campground is the only pet-friendly resort at Walt Disney World Resort where guests and pets can rest up before a day of adventures. With site-specific camping loops that welcome pets and premium, full-hookup campsites, guests and their furry buddy will both be happy campers. For more information and to book reservations, guests may call 407/W-DISNEY.
2. Once everyone is wide awake and ready for the day, it’s time for a brief morning workout. Guests can take their pups to the Waggin’ Trails Dog Park at Fort Wilderness, where dogs of all sizes can run and play leash-free during their stay at Walt Disney World Resort. The park is open daily from dawn to dusk, so canine sidekicks may want to visit again in the evening.
3. While guests have a magical time exploring Walt Disney World, furry family members can enjoy a bit of the Disney magic as well. Best Friends Pet Care at Walt Disney World Resort is a luxury, state-of-the-art pet facility that offers boarding, daycare and grooming for dogs, cats and other family pets in a safe and fun environment. Before venturing to the parks, stop by Best Friends Pet Care and let the pet professionals pamper your pooch for the day. For more information about Best Friends Pet Care, guests may call (877) 4 WDW-PETS or (877) 493-9738.
4. As guests enjoy a day of park-hopping, doggy darlings can enjoy a relaxing day of VIP treatment in a beautiful, air-conditioned puppy suite at Best Friends Pet Care at Walt Disney World Resort. VIP grooming packages can be purchased in advance to give your barking buddy a full-day of grooming and relaxation. For pups a bit too playful for a day at the spa, there is plenty of room to run and play at Doggy Day Camp. This fun opportunity gives dogs the chance to enjoy safe, supervised social play with certified Doggy Day Camp counselors, complete with an assortment of toys. Using the facility’s complimentary webcam, guests can even check in on their pooch throughout the day! For more information about services available at Best Friends Pet Care, guests may call (877) 4 WDW-PETS or (877) 493-9738.
5. Don’t forget to stop by Downtown Disney and visit Happy Hound before picking up your pooch. This pet accessory store has something for every dog, including trendy outfits, custom collars and one-of-a-kind squeaky toys.
6. After a long day in the Walt Disney World theme parks, it is time to retrieve your cuddly companion. For some quality playtime before heading back to the resort, visit the Best Friends Pet Care private dog park, or take a pleasant walk around the grounds. What better way to end the perfect day than with quality time with your best pal!
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