When it comes to the villains of the Disney canon, these nine have certain things in common. They’re greedy. They’re vain. They’re malicious, if not outright demonic.
Time-Lapse Video of Disneyland Park Construction
As Disney prepares to celebrate 60 years of memories and magic during the Disneyland Resort Diamond Celebration, they’ve been looking back at key moments in their history. Check out this one minute video of Disneyland Park’s construction.
Disney’s Create Tomorrowland – XPRIZE Challenge – Share Your Vision Of The Future
Inspired by the upcoming Disney movie “Tomorrowland,” The Walt Disney Studios, Disney Citizenship, and XPRIZE announce a nationwide challenge for young innovators.
Beginning April 22, 2015, Disney’s Create Tomorrowland – XPRIZE Challenge invites kids to imagine themselves in the future and report back to the present through video, imagery or stories about one new and amazing invention or innovation they encounter, how it works, and the impact it has on the future.
In June, six winners will have a once–in-a-lifetime mentorship experience with a leader in their area of interest. In addition, each winner will receive a $3,000 check, a 3D Printer from 3D Systems, and registration for FIRST® LEGO® League for the competition season 2015-2016 in the U.S.
“‘Tomorrowland’ has always been a place of possibility in our parks and for the creative team behind our new film,” said Sean Bailey, President, Walt Disney Studios Motion Picture Production. “The future will be steered by the imaginations of our young people, and Disney is thrilled to work with XPRIZE to encourage and inspire the next generation of thinkers and dreamers to build the future they imagine is possible.”
“We are excited to launch the Create Tomorrowland XPRIZE Challenge, which gives young people a platform to voice and depict their creative, bold and imaginative problem-solving inventions of the future,” said Trish Halamandaris, Senior Vice President Marketing & Communications at XPRIZE. “At XPRIZE we believe that solutions to the problems facing humanity can come from anyone, anywhere and one of these young innovators just might come up with an idea that can truly turn Tomorrowland into reality.”
Participants will compete in two divisions: Junior Division (8-12 years old), and Senior Division (13–17 years old). All entrants must have prior consent from their parent or legal guardian in order to participate in the challenge. Official Rules and details about the Challenge are available at http://XPRIZEchallenge.org/CreateTomorrowland. Official registration and submission period starts April 22, 2015, and runs through May 17, 2015.
Submissions will be judged on innovation, creativity and presentation. XPRIZE will provide a panel of judges who will evaluate and score all submissions, and six (6) winners will be chosen. Supporting XPRIZE Partners include FIRST (For Inspiration and Recognition of Science and Technology), 3D Systems and the United States Patent and Trademark Office.
Zendaya Confirmed to Host 2015 Radio Disney Music Awards
The 2015 Radio Disney Music Awards are all about Zendaya. The singer and K.C. Undercover star has been tapped to host the show. Oh yeah — she’s also nominated.
5 underrated Disney movies
After almost nine decades and despite a few missteps, Disney is still drawing in audiences with animated hits like “Frozen” and “Big Hero 6” as well as Kenneth Branagh’s live-action reimagining of “Cinderella.”
Experience All the Benefits of a Disneyland Resort Hotel with Limited-Time, Special Savings
Guests planning a spring or early summer trip to the Disneyland Resort are invited to take advantage of a new hotel offer. For reservations made at any Disneyland Resort Hotel between March 25 and May 7, guests will save 20 percent on premium rooms and 15 percent on standard rooms, on select nights from April 5 through June 16. The savings, combined with all the benefits of staying at a Disneyland Resort property, make this an ideal time to plan a vacation at the Happiest Place on Earth.
Contact Travel Agents, Scott and Becky Donahue, of Wish Upon a Star With Us to plan and book your vacation.
Whether for business or leisure, any visit to the Disneyland Resort is enhanced with a stay at a Disneyland Resort Hotel. The Disneyland Hotel, Disney’s Grand Californian Hotel & Spa and Disney’s Paradise Pier Hotel each have their own distinctive style, and all three offer the same great benefits exclusive to hotel guests.
The Disney difference: Disney Cast Members are known worldwide for their personalized service and are available 24 hours a day for the convenience of hotel guests. In addition, each hotel is uniquely themed to immerse guests in Disney stories even after they’ve left the parks.
Great locations: All three hotels are conveniently located near Disneyland park, Disney California Adventure park and the Downtown Disney District.
Key to the Magic: Hotel guests may easily charge meals and merchandise to their rooms using Key to the Magic cards. As an added convenience, items purchased in the resort can be sent directly to a guest’s hotel room through the Merchandise Delivery service.
Extra Magic Hour: Hotel guests are invited to enjoy select attractions in either Disneyland park or Disney California Adventure park one hour before park opening each day of their stay.
Exclusive Entrance: All hotel guests may enter Disney California Adventure park through an entrance available only to hotel guests in Disney’s Grand Californian Hotel & Spa. Valid theme park admission is required.
Dining: Character breakfasts are available at each hotel – Chip ‘n Dale Critter Breakfast at Disney’s Grand Californian Hotel & Spa, Goofy’s Kitchen at the Disneyland Hotel, and Surf’s Up! Breakfast with Mickey and Friends at Disney’s Paradise Pier Hotel. In addition, each hotel has a variety of dining options, from small bites to upscale fare.
Recreation: Guests are invited to enjoy the pools and saunas at all three Disneyland Resort Hotels, embark on a power walk around Disney California Adventure before park opening, or participate in interactive fun, including Learn to Draw Mickey Class and Disney’s Princess Story Time. (Activities are subject to change.)
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See How Disney’s Famous Logo Has Changed Through The Years
You know it so well: A cascading beacon of light reveals the slitted silhouette of a castle. There’s a bright flash with one of the most recognizable signatures ever, and, for a finishing touch, a shooting arc against the blue backdrop.
SMS Audio and Walt Disney Parks and Resorts Announce New Strategic Alliance
SMS Audio, LLC (www.SMSAudio.com), a premier audio headphone brand, and Walt Disney Parks and Resorts have entered into a multi-year strategic alliance naming SMS Audio the official headphones of Walt Disney World Resort in Florida and Disneyland Resort in California.
SMS Audio products, including Star Wars First Edition SMS Audio headphones are available for purchase now at select locations throughout Walt Disney World and Disneyland Resorts. In the spring, the Second Edition Star Wars SMS Audio headphone collection will be available depicting fan favorite themes such as Tie Fighter, Chewbacca, R2-D2 and Darth Vader.
“Establishing an alliance with Walt Disney Parks and Resorts is consistent with our strategic goal to build SMS Audio into a premiere global audio brand,” said Brian M. Nohe, president of SMS Audio. “We look forward to building upon this alliance even further.”
As part of this agreement, SMS Audio will be a sponsor of Star Tours – The Adventures Continue attraction at Disney’s Hollywood Studios in Florida and will feature their products at the park’s annual Star Wars Weekends. SMS Audio will also be a sponsor of the Avengers Super Heroes Half Marathon Weekend and Star Wars Half Marathon Weekend, both at Disneyland Resort in California.
In addition, SMS Audio has been named the Official Headphones of D23: The Official Disney Fan Club. Along with product opportunities for D23 Members, SMS Audio will be a part of this year’s D23 EXPO 2015: The Ultimate Disney Fan Event, taking place at the Anaheim Convention Center August 14–16, 2015.
“This alliance brings together two companies who share a commitment to providing high-quality entertainment experiences,” said Tiffany Rende, senior vice president of Disney Corporate Alliances and Operating Participants. “We’re thrilled to have SMS Audio join us as we continue to enhance our guest offerings.”
To learn more about SMS Audio and its products, visit www.smsaudio.com.
Disney Cruise Line to Sail First British Isles Itinerary in 2016
In 2016, Disney Cruise Line is sailing its first British Isles itinerary, visiting Scotland, England, Ireland and France. Throughout the summer of 2016, Disney Cruise Line will also return to Norway, Iceland and ports of call in more than 15 European countries.
In addition to the tour of Europe with limited engagements in the Baltic, Norwegian Fjords, Iceland, British Isles, Greek Isles and the Mediterranean, Disney Cruise Line will revisit favorite destinations elsewhere around the globe including Alaska, the Caribbean and the Bahamas.
British Isles
Disney Magic will sail from Dover, England on its very first British Isles itinerary. Your Clients can explore the majestic beauty of Scotland, experience Highland culture, sample traditional cuisine and spirits and discover the country’s iconic castles.
12-night British Isles
Ports: Invergordon, Kirkwall and Greenock (Glasgow), Scotland; Newcastle and Liverpool, England; Dublin, Ireland; Le Havre (Paris), France; and Guernsey (Channel Islands).
Departure Date: June 5, 2016
Iceland and Norway
On these new Disney Magic sailings, your Clients can experience the natural wonders of Iceland and the splendor and charm of Norway.
12-night departing from Dover, England
Ports: Reykjavik and Akureyri, Iceland; Bergen and Stavanger Norway; Kirkwall, Scotland; and Newcastle, England
Departure Date: June 17, 2016
12-night departing from Copenhagen, Denmark
Ports: Reykjavik and Akureyri, Iceland; Bergen, Stavanger, Oslo and Kristiansand, Norway; Kirkwall and Invergordon, Scotland; and Newcastle, England
Departure Date: July 13, 2016
Norwegian Fjords from Dover
For the first time, Disney Cruise Line will sail from Dover, England on a 7-night cruise to the majestic Norwegian fjords.
Ports: Stavanger, Alesund, Geiranger and Bergan Norway
Departure Date: May 29, 2016
More Summer 2016 Itineraries
During the summer of 2016, Disney Magic will return to favorite destinations in northern Europe, the Greek Isles and the Mediterranean with a variety of seven-night and longer sailings.
From May through August 2016, the Disney Wonder will return to Alaska, sailing from Vancouver, Canada to Tracy Arm, Skagway, Juneau and Ketchikan.
And, the Disney Dream and Disney Fantasy will continue to sail from Port Canaveral, Florida to The Bahamas and Caribbean on a variety of itineraries. Most of these cruises include a stop at Disney Castaway Cay, a private island paradise.
Bookings for the summer 2016 itineraries open to Gold and Platinum Castaway Club Members via phone on Wednesday, March 25 and to all Guests on March 26th via phone and online.
