Complimentary Star Wars Poster Available to Members at 2015 Star Wars Weekends!

Star Wars Weekends returns to Disney’s Hollywood Studios at Walt Disney World Resort May 15, 2015 and, this year, Members are getting the Rebel treatment! During event weekends, Disney Vacation Club Members can visit Disney Vacation Club Information Centers throughout the Theme Park to pick up a complimentary Star Wars Weekends poster featuring exclusive artwork, as part of Membership Magic.

One poster per person within a Member party will be distributed with a valid Member ID on a first-come, first-serve basis, while supplies last. Visit any of the Disney Vacation Club Information Centers on Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays between May 15 and June 14, 2015, to pick up your complimentary posters. You can find an Information Center in one of the following locations:

– Sunset Boulevard near Sweet Spells candy shop
– Pixar Place near Studio Catering Co.
– Commissary Lane across from Sci-Fi Dine-In Theater Restaurant

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Disney’s Teen Beach 2 on DVD 6/26

Dive in and rock out with the hottest surf sequel under the sun as Teen Beach 2 splashes on Disney DVD June 26th! Packed with electrifying song and dance numbers, this DVD includes never-before-seen bonus features and an exclusive friendship necklace. “Wow-abunga” fun for everyone! 

DVD Includes Never-Before-Seen Bonus Features and an Exclusive Friendship Necklace!

Synopsis:                        Dive in and rock out with the hottest surf sequel under the sun! Now that summer ‘s over and school has begun, Brady (Ross Lynch) and Mack’s (Maia Mitchell) relationship seems headed for a wipeout – until Lela, Tanner and the “Wet Side Story” kids show up! Dazzled by the novelty and variety of the modern world, Lela wants to stay, but the real world and the “reel” world just don’t mix. Can Mack and Brady find the magic to get the kids home and get their own romance back on track before it’s too late? Packed with electrifying song & dance numbers and hilarious fish-out-of-water wackiness, Teen Beach 2 is “wow-abunga” fun for everyone.

 

Director:                            Jeffrey Hornaday (“Teen Beach Movie,” TV Movie “Geek Charming,” Carlito’s Way)

Writers:                             Teleplay by Billy Eddy, Matt Eddy and Story by Dan Berendsen, Robert Horn

 

Cast:                             Ross Lynch (Muppets Most Wanted, Disney Channel’s “Austin & Ally”) as Brady; Maia Mitchell (ABC Family’s “The Fosters”) as Mack;; Grace Phipps (Fright Night, TV’s “The Nine Lives of Chloe King”) as Lela; Garrett Clayton (ABC Family’s “The Fosters,” Disney Channel’s “Shake It Up”) as Tanner.

 

Choreography:                Christopher Scott (TV’s “So You Think You Can Dance” and “Dancing With The Stars,” Step Up franchise)

 

Release Date:                   June 26, 2015 (Distributor Pre-Book: 5/15; Direct Pre-Book: 5/1)

Release Formats:             DVD

 

Bonus Features:            Exclusive: Cast Dance Rehearsals  – Exciting new contemporary and retro music with dance numbers choreographed by Christopher Scott. Join Ross Lynch, Maia Mitchell and the rest of cast as they learn some of the crazy steps for the movie.  See how they put the moves into the songs Best Summer Ever, Gotta Be Me, Falling For Ya, and That’s How We Do.

 

Ratings:                            TV-G (US); G (Canada)

Aspect Ratio:                   1.78:1 Widescreen (Enhanced for 16×9 Televisions)

Audio:                               2.0 Dolby Digital

Languages:                       English, French & Spanish

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Disneyland Resort Launches Diamond Celebration

Disneyland® Resort launches the Disneyland Diamond Celebration, marking 60 years of magic at the Happiest Place on Earth. Featuring a glittering parade, street-to-sky fireworks and an all-new “World of Color” show, it is a celebration of wonder and innovation.

When the lights go down at Disneyland® Park, the Diamond Celebration illuminates the park with the new “Paint the Night” parade. This new luminescent parade creates a river of color flowing down Main Street U.S.A., with an array of Disney Characters and more than 1.5 million brilliant LED lights that flash and glow as Mickey Mouse uses his vivid imagination to “Paint the Night.”

Also, at Disneyland Park, the new “Disneyland Forever” fireworks spectacular is a sky-high celebration featuring sparkling pyrotechnics, immersive projections and effects that transform the park right before Guests’ eyes. “Disneyland Forever” envelops guests in an enthralling, breathtaking journey like never before, leveraging the largest installation of projection mapping technology in a Disney park and surprising special effects.

And, Disney California Adventure® Park presents a special edition of the popular “World of Color” show, hosted by award-winning actor Neil Patrick Harris. In “World of Color – Celebrate! The Wonderful World of Walt Disney,” Mickey Mouse and Neil take your Clients on a journey through the imagination of Walt Disney, exploring his decades-long legacy of memorable animated moments and the dream of Disneyland.

During the Disneyland Resort Diamond Celebration, guests can also discover dazzling décor and special surprises throughout both parks, Downtown Disney® District and the Disneyland Resort hotels.

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Reese Witherspoon to Play Tinker Bell in Live-Action Disney Movie

Disney’s new Tinker Bell movie will be made with plenty of faith, and trust, and pixie dust – and Reese Witherspoon!

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Chef Mickey’s at Disney’s Contemporary Resort Opens for Brunch Starting May 31 – Reservations Now Available

Beginning May 31, 2014, guests can enjoy brunch daily at Chef Mickey’s at Disney’s Contemporary Resort.

This popular Walt Disney World® Resort restaurant, with the Monorail breezing overhead, is a favorite breakfast and dinner spot where guests can meet Chef Mickey and his pals, who make a stop at each table during dining service.

For brunch, the menu of breakfast favorites expands with soup, salads and hot dishes, including barbecued ribs, seafood étouffée and baked salmon. Plus, the famous Mickey waffles are also on the brunch menu. The ice cream bar and bakery items will also be a part of this expansive buffet.

Hours for brunch are 11:30 a.m. – 2:30 p.m. Brunch at Chef Mickey’s is included on the Disney Dining Plan as one table-service entitlement.

Reservations are now available by calling 407-WDW-DINE or through Disneyworld.com/dine.

can enjoy brunch daily at Chef Mickey’s at Disney’s Contemporary Resort.

This popular Walt Disney World® Resort restaurant, with the Monorail breezing overhead, is a favorite breakfast and dinner spot where your Clients can meet Chef Mickey and his pals, who make a stop at each table during dining service.

For brunch, the menu of breakfast favorites expands with soup, salads and hot dishes, including barbecued ribs, seafood étouffée and baked salmon. Plus, the famous Mickey waffles are also on the brunch menu. The ice cream bar and bakery items will also be a part of this expansive buffet.

Hours for brunch are 11:30 a.m. – 2:30 p.m. Brunch at Chef Mickey’s is included on the Disney Dining Plan as one table-service entitlement.

Reservations are now available by calling 407-WDW-DINE or through Disneyworld.com/dine. Book your Clients today!

Share this news with your Clients via the Disney Travel Professionals Facebook and Pinterest pages!

can enjoy brunch daily at Chef Mickey’s at Disney’s Contemporary Resort.

This popular Walt Disney World® Resort restaurant, with the Monorail breezing overhead, is a favorite breakfast and dinner spot where your Clients can meet Chef Mickey and his pals, who make a stop at each table during dining service.

For brunch, the menu of breakfast favorites expands with soup, salads and hot dishes, including barbecued ribs, seafood étouffée and baked salmon. Plus, the famous Mickey waffles are also on the brunch menu. The ice cream bar and bakery items will also be a part of this expansive buffet.

Hours for brunch are 11:30 a.m. – 2:30 p.m. Brunch at Chef Mickey’s is included on the Disney Dining Plan as one table-service entitlement.

can enjoy brunch daily at Chef Mickey’s at Disney’s Contemporary Resort.

This popular Walt Disney World® Resort restaurant, with the Monorail breezing overhead, is a favorite breakfast and dinner spot where your Clients can meet Chef Mickey and his pals, who make a stop at each table during dining service.

For brunch, the menu of breakfast favorites expands with soup, salads and hot dishes, including barbecued ribs, seafood étouffée and baked salmon. Plus, the famous Mickey waffles are also on the brunch menu. The ice cream bar and bakery items will also be a part of this expansive buffet.

Hours for brunch are 11:30 a.m. – 2:30 p.m. Brunch at Chef Mickey’s is included on the Disney Dining Plan as one table-service entitlement.

Reservations are now available by calling 407-WDW-DINE or through Disneyworld.com/dine.

 

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Photo Gallery #2: New Cinderella Castle Hub Area

Take a look at photo gallery #2 of the new Cinderella Castle Hub area.

Click on the photos for a larger view.

Photo Gallery #1

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Walt Disney World Resort Kicks Off the Coolest Summer Ever With 24 Hours of Magic Over Memorial Day Weekend

Walt Disney World Resort will kick off the “Coolest Summer Ever” with around-the-clock festivities, during a special event from 6 a.m. to 6 a.m. Friday, May 22 to Saturday, May 23.

A selection of popular attractions, extra entertainment, dance parties and special event merchandise is on tap all night long to celebrate the start of the “Coolest Summer Ever” at Walt Disney World Resort. Plus, guests are invited to come dressed in costume to show their Disney Side.

  • “Frozen” faves Anna, Elsa, Olaf and Kristoff will welcome park guests at 6 a.m. to Magic Kingdom, following a spectacular opening show and ceremony.
  • Festival of Fantasy parade will take place at noon and 3:00 p.m.
  • Main Street Electrical Parade at 11 p.m. and 1 a.m
  • Move It! Shake it! Dance and Play It! Street Party will take place at 9:30 a.m. and 5:40 p.m.
  • A DJ will spin tunes as Disney Channel hosts the “Club Chill” party zone in Tomorrowland from 4 p.m. to 11 p.m. Some of guests’ favorite Disney Channel and Disney XD stars might just stop by.

A live Magic Cam feed will allow fans from home to join in the celebration to catch glimpses of parades, shows and fireworks at select times during the event.

Plus, guests who have ever dreamed of riding Space Mountain, Big Thunder Mountain or Seven Dwarfs Mine Train in the wee hours now have their chance. Other around-the-clock surprises in store during the celebration include late-night dance parties hosted by characters donning pajamas in Frontierland and the Castle Hub, plus chalk artists, and tasty “Frozen” treats to keep guests cool as the magic continues through the night.

Just the Beginning

The All-Nighter is just the beginning of summertime fun. During the “Coolest Summer Ever,” with Olaf as the official host, Walt Disney World guests can get their cool on all summer long at four theme parks and two water parks.

  • Frozen Fun – “Frozen” Summer Fun LIVE will bring together Princess Anna, Queen Elsa, Kristoff and Olaf with citizens of Arendelle, all appearing daily in shows and experiences at Disney’s Hollywood Studios, June 17-Sept. 7. Guests will find cool thrills this summer including a royal cavalcade, and immersive experiences such as a sing-along celebration, and rocking dance party, plus a nightly “Frozen” fireworks display above Hollywood Blvd.
  • Cool Thrill Rides – Guests will find thrills from mild to wild to out of this world in all four Walt Disney World theme parks. The fun includes favorite such as Splash Mountain, Mission: SPACE, Test Track presented by Chevrolet, Expedition Everest and The Twilight Zone Tower of Terror.
  • Star Wars Weekends – The event will feature Star Wars characters roaming Disney’s Hollywood Studios for meet-and-greet opportunities, star conversations with Star Wars celebrities, a Star Wars motorcade through the park, interactive activities, exclusive merchandise and more on weekends, May 15-June 14.
  • New Restaurants and Shopping – Throughout the summer, new waterfront dining and boutique shops flow into the Downtown Disney shopping/dining/entertainment district as its transformation into Disney Springs continues.
  • Epcot Entertainment – New entertainment acts will appear throughout Epcot World Showcase, including a fresh summery twist to a fan favorite, Voices of Liberty, featuring new performances at the American Gardens Theatre.
  • A Splash at Disney’s Water Parks – Fans of the upcoming Disney Channel Original Movie “Teen Beach 2” can beat the heat and enjoy the “Teen Beach 2: Beach Party” at Disney’s Typhoon Lagoon, featuring a DJ spinning retro tunes, beach-y themed games, hula hoop contests and more May 22 through July 5. And there’s cool fun in store for guests visiting Disney’s Blizzard Beach, with thrilling attractions such as Summit Plummet, one of the world’s tallest and fastest free-fall slides.

For more information, visit Disneyworld.com/CoolestSummerEver. On-site guests can tag their photos and videos with #Disney24.

On the west coast, Disneyland Resort will kick off the summer with a dynamic 24-hour event of its own, May 22-23, to launch the Disneyland Resort Diamond Celebration. The all-day/all-night revelry will include dancing and special character encounters, along with enchanting Diamond décor throughout the resort and the exciting shows and attractions that bring guests back year after year. The Disneyland Resort invites guests of all ages to kick off the summer travel season in Southern California, celebrating 60 years of magic at a resort that remains forever young.

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Video – Star Wars Weekends at Disney’s Hollywood Studios

May 15 – June 14, 2015, the Force returns to Disney’s Hollywood Studios as Star Wars Weekends combines the fun and adventure of the Star Wars franchise with the magic of Disney Parks. This year’s event welcomes a new show, “Star Wars: Rebels,” new locations for autograph sessions and merchandise and several Star Wars luminaries making their first hyperspace jump to Star Wars Weekends. – See more at: http://wdwnews.com/videos/2015/05/01/b-roll-star-wars-weekends-at-disneys-hollywood-studios-2/#sthash.ISOJJVpf.dpuf

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‘Star Wars’ considered for Disneyland but no MagicBands

As Walt Disney Co. executives prepare to celebrate the 60th anniversary of Disneyland, they hinted at what new attractions are coming to the Anaheim park and what won’t be making an appearance.

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Disney to bring mobile technology to more parks

The mobile technology that helps Walt Disney Co theme park guests beat lines and pay for Mickey Mouse ears at the company’s flagship resort in Florida will expand in some form to other Disney resorts, Chief Operating Officer Tom Staggs said.

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