It might have been a rough Christmas for tourists visiting Disney’s flagship theme parks on both coasts, but that is ultimately welcome news for the family entertainment giant’s shareholders.
‘Ant-Man’ promo art heavily features villain Yellowjacket and his various robot arms
Marvel fans might have turned their all-seeing eye on “Avengers: Age of Ultron” but “Ant-Man” is ready to take over the spotlight. Plot details have been leaking out in an steady stream to acclimate fans to the new world Ant order.
‘Avengers: Age Of Ultron’: Mark Ruffalo Reveals Plot Details, Talks Hulk-Black Widow Relationship
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Photo Gallery Part 1: Christmas Decorations at Cars Land
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Disneyland Resort Welcomes Rose Bowl Game-Bound Oregon and Florida State Football Teams Saturday, Dec. 27
Now that Oregon and Florida State have won berths in the Rose Bowl Game presented by Northwestern Mutual in Pasadena, what are they going to do next? They’re going to Disneyland Resort!
The teams will play in the 101st Rose Bowl Game on January 1, 2015. But first they will meet off the field for their first official pre-game appearance, at 2 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 27, in a ceremony at Disney California Adventure Park, in Anaheim, Calif. The No. 2 CFP-ranked Oregon Ducks are champions of the Pac-12 Conference, and the No. 3 CFP-ranked Florida State Seminoles are champions of the ACC Conference.
Oregon head coach Mark Helfrich, Florida State head coach Jimbo Fisher and members of both teams are scheduled to appear in a ceremony with Disneyland Resort President Michael Colglazier and Mickey Mouse. Among the Oregon players expected to appear are center Hroniss Grasu, wide receiver Keanon Lowe, quarterback Marcus Mariota, offensive lineman Hamani Stevens and outside linebacker Tony Washington. Featured Florida State players scheduled for the ceremony are kicker Roberto Aguayo, defensive end Mario Edwards, Jr., defensive tackle Eddie Goldman, wide receiver Rashad Greene and quarterback Jameis Winston.
Following the ceremony, each team will be invited to show their “Disney Side,” with opportunities to experience popular Disney California Adventure attractions, including Radiator Springs Racers in Cars Land and California Screamin’.
The 101st Rose Bowl game will be played in Pasadena on Thursday, Jan. 1, 2015. This first-ever College Football Playoff is broadcast on ESPN with back-to-back Semifinal Games being played on New Year’s Day. The No. 2 Oregon Ducks take on the defending national champions, the third ranked Florida State Seminoles in the Rose Bowl Game presented by Northwestern Mutual at 5:00 PM/ET. Then at 8:30 PM/ET, the No. 1 ranked Alabama Crimson Tide face the fourth ranked Ohio State Buckeyes in the Allstate Sugar Bowl. The winners of these games face each other in the National Championship on January 12 in Cowboys Stadium. Watch the College Football Playoff National Championship on ESPN, Monday, Jan. 12 at 8:30 PM/ET.
Swarovski Adds Its Magic To Disney’s ‘Cinderella’
Swarovski has collaborated with the Academy Award® winning costume designer Sandy Powell to add some fairy tale sparkle to Disney’s new enchanting live action film Cinderella. Directed by Kenneth Branagh and starring Lily James in the title role, Cinderella is due for release on March 13th, 2015.
The suite of shimmering Swarovski-embellished costumes included in the lavish production features Cinderella’s iconic crystal slipper, which plays such a pivotal role in the classic fairy tale, as well as gowns, jewellery, accessories, hair, make-up, wigs and props.
Sandy Powell, a long time Swarovski collaborator, worked with technicians at the firm’s headquarters in Austria to design and realize the unique crystal slippers given to Cinderella by her Fairy Godmother, played in the film by Helena Bonham Carter. A team of eight worked on the development and creation of the shoes, taking approximately 150 hours and working on six versions before the final model was decided on. The dazzling slippers are hewn from solid crystal with a 6 inch heel and their dimensions are a dainty 186x75x196mm, featuring 221 facets in a light-reflecting Crystal Blue Aurora Borealis coating.
In addition to the unique slippers, Swarovski also worked with Powell on scores of costumes, jewellery, accessories, hair, make-up, wigs and props. The crystal house provided over 1.7 million crystals, which were used to embellish costumes such as Cinderella’s breathtaking blue ball gown, the Fairy Godmother’s gown and magic wand, and the wicked stepmother’s dress. Swarovski also opened its famous jewellery archives to Sandy Powell and her team, who used vintage pieces to lend added glamour to the ballroom scenes.
Branagh’s Cinderella, is a live-action feature inspired by the classic fairy tale. It brings to life the timeless images from Disney’s 1950 animated masterpiece as fully-realized characters in a visually-dazzling spectacle for a whole new generation.
‘Agent Carter’ Season 1 Spoilers: Everything You Need To Know About Peggy’s Relationship With Captain America
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Video – College Football’s Final Four Team Mascots Appear in Playful “I’m Going to Disney World’
“Brutus Buckeye’’ of The Ohio State University, “Big Al’’ of the University of Alabama, the Duck of the University of Oregon, and the “Garnet and Gold Guys’’ of Florida State University are appearing in a series of Disney Parks TV spots during the holidays on ABC-TV and ESPN. In the videos, the mascots wait at an airport, hoping their team wins the National Championship so they can take off on a celebratory trip to Walt Disney World Resort in Florida representing their school.
Disneyland Resort Guests Ring in the New Year, Showing their Disney Side with Live Music and Fireworks
Guests at the Disneyland Resort will ring in the New Year and show their Disney Side with special New Year’s Eve entertainment, including live music and fireworks at Disneyland and Disney California Adventure Parks. Here’s a look at the exciting opportunities, which are in addition to the festive Holidays fun.
At Disney California Adventure Park:
- Throughout the park, guests will enjoy a variety of live musical performances to get into the spirit of the new year. They also will enjoy a countdown to midnight at each stage location.
- At Paradise Bay, guests will count down to midnight and the New Year with a lively display of water, flames and fireworks.
- Special Mickey Clock sourdough bread and sparkling apple cider are available throughout the park.
- Guests may enjoy a memorable meal at Disney California Adventure Park on New Year’s Eve. Dining reservations are recommended and can be made online or by phone by calling (714) 781-DINE. Menu items include:
- Herb roasted rack of lamb served with potato rosti, seasonal vegetables and zinfandel jus (Ariel’s Grotto, Paradise Pier)
- New York steak served with mashed potatoes and seasonal vegetables (Wine Country Trattoria, Pacific Wharf)
At Disneyland Park:
- Guests will enjoy the “New Year’s Eve Fantasy in the Sky Fireworks Spectacular” to celebrate the arrival of 2015.
- An exciting welcome to the new year will be celebrated at five party locations throughout the park with live bands, DJs and a countdown to midnight.
- For a special New Year’s Eve meal, guests may enjoy signature food items at restaurants throughout the park.
- Surf and Turf: Sirloin steak, shrimp skewer, mashed potatoes, sautéed broccoli, sundried tomato butter and herb beurre blanc sauce (Carnation Café, Main Street, U.S.A.)
- Jambalaya Skewer (Bengal BBQ, Adventureland)
- Chocolate funnel cake with peppermint (Stagedoor Café, Frontierland)
- Pan seared New York strip loin a la Oscar, served with dungeness crab meat, béarnaise and chive café au lait sauce (Blue Bayou, New Orleans Square)
- Roasted pork chop, served with Calvados apple sauce, braised greens and sweet potato soufflé (French Market, New Orleans Square)
- Flat iron steak, served with garlic mashed potatoes, butternut squash and green beans, and a slice of pecan praline yule log (Café Orleans, New Orleans Square)
Throughout the Resort:
- To commemorate the New Year’s Eve celebration, guests may purchase a limited edition pin featuring Oswald the Lucky Rabbit.
- Guests may pick up complimentary hats and horns at Disneyland Park and Disney California Adventure Park to become part of the festive celebration. Supplies are limited.
- Guests ringing in the new year may enjoy a special meal at one of the many restaurants located in the hotels of the Disneyland Resort and throughout the Downtown Disney District:
- Napa Rose offers two options for a memorable meal on New Year’s Eve. For early dining, guests may be seated from 5:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. to enjoy a four-course country feast. At the late night gala dinner, beginning at 8:15 P.M., guests may enjoy live music, champagne and a Napa-style five-course tasting menu. Visit com for more information.
- At Steakhouse 55 at the Disneyland Hotel, guests may enjoy a cabernet poached tenderloin of beef with black truffle potato puree and citrus butter gratinée, along with other special offerings.
- At Storyteller’s Café at Disney’s Grand Californian Hotel & Spa, guests may select a special rib-eye steak with garlic mashed potatoes and seasonal vegetables.
- PCH Grill, at the Paradise Pier Hotel, offers a variety of items, including panko-herb crusted vegetarian lasagna, herb marinated roast and traditional winter holiday desserts.
- Guests may check online for special offerings at the many restaurants of the Downtown Disney District.
