“Tomorrowland” has been cloaked in secrecy since Disney lined up George Clooney and “Mission: Impossible – Ghost Protocol” director Brad Bird to oversee its fantastical adventure.
5 Hacks for Saving on Your Disney Vacation
Many families will trek to Orlando, Florida, this spring and summer for some Mickey magic and undoubtedly pay a hefty fee to do so.
First Look – Captain Jack Sparrow from ‘Pirates of the Caribbean 5’
Jerry Bruckheimer, via twitter, posted a first look of Johnny Depp as Captain Jack Sparrow in ‘Pirates of the Caribbean 5’. The tagline reads, “Captain Jack is back and we’re not letting him go.”
Onboard Chat for Disney Cruise Line Navigator App Now Available on All Ships
Onboard Chat is now available on all four Disney Cruise Line ships using the Disney Cruise Line Navigator app.
The Disney Cruise Line Navigator app, available for iOS and Android devices, offers guests the convenience of having the Personal Navigator – the shipboard daily newsletter detailing all there is to see and do – in an electronic version right at their fingertips once on board.
And, when guests download the Disney Cruise Line Navigator app, they can also enjoy Onboard Chat, allowing them to enjoy texting across the ship. So they’ll always be in touch with friends and family onboard.
The Disney Cruise Line Navigator App is a free app available in the Apple App StoreSM or Google Play™ and will only work when utilized onboard the ship.
AT&T And Disney Bring Storytelling Magic On Demand
Story time just got a little more magical for AT&T* U-verse® customers. Families have downloaded more than 8 million digital books through the Disney Story Central app, and AT&T U-verse and Disney are now bringing the popular Disney Story Central platform to TV screens across the country for the first time. As a subscription-based on demand service, Disney Story Central offers all AT&T U-verse TV customers a robust collection of narrated classic Disney stories for $8 per month.
Parents and their children can read along with beloved Disney characters including Mickey Mouse, Elsa, Anna and Olaf on their TV screens. New stories will be added to the platform every few months.
“We’re excited to bring customers and their families interactive experiences that foster creativity and imagination,” said Mel Coker, chief marketing officer, AT&T Home Solutions. “Disney Story Central allows families another way to enjoy U-verse TV together.”
AT&T U-verse customers already have access to great live and on demand programming from Disney Channel, Disney Junior and Disney XD. They can view it on their U-verse TVs and through the U-verse App. Along with Disney content, the U-verse App lets customers watch more than 230 live channels inside their home and more than 170 channels on the go – more than any cable TV provider.
“We are always looking for new and innovative ways for our consumers to enjoy Disney storytelling,” said Andrew Sugerman, executive vice president, Disney Publishing Worldwide. “Expanding the Disney Story Central platform onto AT&T U-verse TV is another way to connect families with the Disney stories they know and love.”
For more information on Disney Story Central, visit www.DisneyStoryCentral.com.
Geographic and service restrictions apply to AT&T U-verse services. For more information on AT&T U-verse — or to find out if it’s available in your area — visit www.att.com/u-verse.
*AT&T products and services are provided or offered by subsidiaries and affiliates of AT&T Inc. under the AT&T brand and not by AT&T Inc.
PANDORA Jewelry Opens Custom Retail Locations in Disney Parks
PANDORA Jewelry is now available for guests in two of the most magical places on earth. The fine jeweler, in collaboration with Walt Disney Parks and Resorts has opened dedicated PANDORA Jewelry boutiques within two Disney merchandise locations: Uptown Jewelers in Magic Kingdom Park at Walt Disney World Resort in Florida and La Mascarade d’Orleans in Disneyland park in California. Both locations carry PANDORA’s newly released spring 2015 Disney jewelry collection and the Disney Parks collection, as well as the full assortment of PANDORA jewelry.
The redesigned Uptown Jewelers is reminiscent of a Victorian era collectibles shop, echoing the nostalgic style of Main Street U.S.A., the first themed land within Magic Kingdom Park. With classic decor and ornamental touches, Uptown Jewelers reflects the prosperity and optimism of early 20th century America.
The newly renovated La Mascarade d’Orleans, located in the heart of New Orleans Square in Disneyland park, brings the festivities of the French Quarter to life. Fantastical masks, rich fabrics and vibrant colors complement fixtures displaying PANDORA rings, necklaces, earrings, charms and bracelets.
PANDORA’s new Disney jewelry collections of hand finished silver and 14K gold charms feature inspirations from some of Disney’s most beloved characters, and include more than 101 different styles for Disney Parks guests to choose from. “These beautiful new boutiques allow us to be part of the magic that’s created in Disney’s theme parks and resorts every day,” said Beth Moeri, Chief Merchandising Officer, PANDORA, Americas. “Our PANDORA boutiques offer a unique jewelry destination within the Parks and give guests a stylish way to treasure their Disney experiences for years to come.”
The Disney owned and operated stores are staffed with PANDORA jewelry specialists and feature PANDORA retail fixtures and displays within exterior shop windows.
The Disney jewelry collection is sold at PANDORA concept stores throughout the U.S., Canada, Mexico, Puerto Rico, Central America and the Caribbean, as well as through select Disney merchandise locations, including DisneyStore.com. For a complete list of PANDORA retailers visit PANDORA.net.
Ewan McGregor in Talks to Join Disney’s Live-Action Beauty and the Beast as Lumiere!
Yet another famous face is being linked to Disney’s highly anticipated, live-action Beauty and the Beast!
How BB-8, the breakout star of ‘The Force Awakens,’ was created
Sometimes, when the stars align, robot and movie magic can combine to create something new.
BB-8, the fascinating, real-world rolling robot (and breakout star of the still unreleased Star Wars: The Force Awakens film franchise reboot from Disney), was already on the drawing board when Disney CEO Bob Iger met the Sphero team at the Techstars incubator mentorship program last summer.
Photo: Disneynature’s Monkey Kingdom Sand Sculpture
To celebrate Earth Day, check out the sand sculpture at the entrance of Disney’s Animal Kingdom for the Disneynature film, Monkey Kingdom.
Report: Disney Infinity 3.0 Will Include Classic Mickey Mouse
The next wave of characters set to come to Disney‘s popular toys-to-life franchise have reportedly been leaked, and will include the likes of Mulan, Olaf, and even Classic Mickey.






