Goobaja! Bring on the magic. Bring on the mischief. Tinker Bell and Stitch are coming to the Disney Infinity Toy Box 2.0 Edition. Bring on the adventure with these two iconic Disney characters and create your own magical place in the Toy Box. Each character is sold separately and has unique abilities only playable in the 2.0 edition of Disney Infinity.
Big comic book movies are at the forefront of pop-culture as we head into the 2014 San Diego Comic-Con, and Marvel Studios is trying to stay ahead of the pack in a big way, as they promote both Guardians of the Galaxy and The Avengers: Age of Ultron at this year’s convention – while also teasing their Phase 3 lineup.
The Adventures by Disney® England and France departure immerses guests in history and puts them in the path of royalty – past and present.
This 8-day/7-night adventure begins in London. From Buckingham Palace to Westminster Abbey, guests will explore the sights and sounds of this iconic city from atop a classic double-decker bus.
Next, it’s on to the splendor and serenity of the English Countryside for a 2-night stay in a 19th century manor house.
At mysterious Stonehenge, your Clients can walk among towering stone blocks that have stood for millennia. And, at Windsor Castle, they’ll enjoy a privately guided tour of this royal residence.
Finally, after a quick trip across the Channel, guests will arrive in Paris, the city of Light, to soak up the art and culture of this timeless metropolis. They’ll journey to the top of the Eiffel Tower for the most magnificent views of Paris. Plus, they’ll delve into Parisian history with stops at the majestic Notre Dame Cathedral and the famed Louvre museum, featuring some of the world’s greatest masterpieces.
With Adventure Guides, exclusive VIP access, authentic experiences and Disney service and convenience, the Adventures by Disney England and France itinerary is the vacation of a lifetime!
British actress Christina Chong has joined the cast of “Star Wars: Episode VII,” sources confirm.
A frost has fallen over the Once Upon a Time set: Elsa has arrived.
Georgina Haig, who portrays the Disney icon on the hit series, has been spotted for the first time in costume on set. On Wednesday, the Australian actress was snapped face-forward in full Queen of Arendelle regalia. But how did her version of Elsa’s glittery gown compare to its animated inspiration?
When Walt Disney opened Disneyland on July 17, 1955, it had 18 attractions, no Disney hotels and little but orange groves surrounding it. Today, as the Disneyland Resort celebrates its 59th anniversary, the original theme park has expanded to become a world-class family resort destination with two renowned Disney parks, nearly 100 attractions, three hotels and the shopping, dining and entertainment district known as Downtown Disney. And in the spring of 2015, the resort will launch a dazzling yearlong Diamond Celebration that salutes 60 years of magic.
“It’s an incredible time at the Disneyland Resort as we prepare for next year’s Diamond Celebration,” said Michael Colglazier, president, Disneyland Resort. “We’re excited to honor our rich history, to celebrate the incredible magic that fills our resort today, and to create unforgettable memories with our guests for many years to come.”
As part of today’s festivities, Disney invited the generations of families and friends who have visited the resort to share their favorite memories through photos taken at the Disneyland Resort. Readers of the DisneyParksBlog will vote for the top photos and one lucky guest will have a chance to win a trip to the Disneyland Resort for the start of the 60th anniversary celebration in Spring 2015.* Starting today, guests are invited to submit photos that represent their memories from the Disneyland Decades – 1950s, 60s, 70s, 80s, 90s and 2000 to the present. Using hashtag #Disneyland60Contest, guests may share their photos via Twitter or Instagram by August 27, 2014. For complete rules, go to DisneyParksBlog.com.
Also today, the Diamond Celebration logo was unveiled as part of the annual July 17 anniversary celebration at Disneyland Park. Guests joined 59 Disney characters on Main Street, U.S.A., to hear a recording of Walt Disney’s opening day “welcome” speech and sing “Happy Birthday” in a festive marking of the 59th anniversary.
The popularity of Disneyland through the past 59 years celebrates Walt Disney’s dream of a place where family members of all ages can have fun together in a safe, clean atmosphere that emphasizes imagination and extraordinary guest service. Since 1955, dignitaries, heads of state, celebrities and more than 700 million guests have passed through the gates of a place that Walt imagined as “a source of joy and inspiration to the world.”
Disneyland transformed the amusement industry with an entirely new concept in family entertainment: a “theme park” where rides, shows and characters become part of a total storytelling environment. In the nearly six decades since it opened, the Disneyland Resort has continued to use creativity, technology and innovation to bring stories to life, while fulfilling Walt’s promise that “Disneyland will never be completed … as long as there is imagination left in the world.”
The success of Disneyland Resort also has resulted in immense growth for the city of Anaheim, Calif. The resort’s workforce of 26,000 cast members makes it the largest single-site employer in Orange County. The Disney resort entertainment experience has expanded worldwide and is enjoyed by guests at Walt Disney World Resort in Buena Vista, Fla, Tokyo Disney Resort in Japan, Disneyland Paris in France and Hong Kong Disneyland. The Shanghai Disney Resort is set to open in mainland China in 2015.
Additional information about the Disneyland Resort Diamond Celebration will be shared in the coming months at www.Disneyland.com and www.DisneyParksBlog.com.
Have you heard? Epcot’s longtime acapella group, Voices of Liberty, recently added some new songs to their repertoire.
Effective July 27, 2014 Disney PhotoPass Service will discontinue printing and selling photo print packages at select dining locations at the Walt Disney World® Resort.
Affected locations include:
Photos will continue to be captured at these locations and associated to all Guests using their MagicBand or a Memory Maker, PhotoPass or PhotoPass+ card. Guests will be able to view and purchase these photos online via their My Disney Experience account or onsite at a PhotoPass sales location.
Print packages at Cinderella’s Royal Table and Akershus Royal Banquet Hall will continue to be offered until Jan. 4, 2015, as they are currently part of the inclusive dining experience. Print packages will no longer be included for reservations after Jan. 4, 2015.
Learn more about why Gamora and Drax want to destroy Ronan in this new TV spot for Marvel’s “Guardians of the Galaxy,” in theaters August 1!
Trattoria al Forno, a new restaurant featuring Italian cuisine with authentic ingredients and recipes from Italy’s various regions, is set to open at Disney’s BoardWalk in December 2014. The new spot will showcase Old World techniques, including handcrafted mozzarella made daily, a variety of Neopolitan-style pizzas baked in wood-burning ovens, and other classic italian favorites such as risotto, baked lasagna, chicken great alla Parmigiana with tagliatelle pasta and more. Trattoria al Forno will boast an extensive wine menu with more than 60 offerings by the bottle and more than 25 wines by the glass, including Chiantis, Super Tuscans and fine Italian white wines such as Prosecco, Pinot Grigio and Moscato. Desserts such as tiramisù, gelatos, and the signature bomboloni (Italian donut holes) with dark chocolate and vanilla gelato round out the menu. Disney’s BoardWalk is located on Crescent Lake near Epcot in the heart of Walt Disney World Resort in Lake Buena Vista, Fla.
