Watch the all-new Pixar Easter Egg Challenge clip and see how many hidden gems you can find from your favorite Pixar films!
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Where’s Your Happy Place……by Kim Lawton
I have been asked many questions about my travels to Walt Disney World. They range from “got any tips” to “you are really going again”. I always say I have lots of tips and we go back because there is so much to do and see there! We haven’t seen and done it all yet! Those replies really do not seem to answer the question in a sufficient manner. I am not sure it is totally possible to answer it to my satisfaction let alone explain the draw Walt Disney World has for me and my husband. Writing for WDW Daily News lets me try and put that answer into words every two weeks.
This attraction for all things Disney as well as the desire to live in Florida has led me and my husband to begin an incredible journey over the next few months. We are retiring and relocating to central Florida. This journey will require patience and hard work but should help us mark something off our bucket list. Our entire reason for relocating isn’t just our love of Disney, that’s just one part. We are escaping the cold of winter too. Not just this last one, although it has been miserable, but all the winters ahead with the cold, ice and snow.
We have found our dream house and can be at Disney in about 30 minutes. Sometimes we can hear fireworks from the Parks! Central Florida has so much more to see as well. The stars at night are amazingly bright when we sit by our pool in the lanai! We have lots of questions too. We wonder how many alligators we will see in the neighborhood and if it will be safe to get a dog. How will we adjust to being away from family? Will we get tired of Disney? What other things are there to see and do in Florida? Mostly it is an exciting time for us.
I am excited to share this experience with the readers of our newsletter. I hope to share some of our experiences and plan on getting as much information as possible to share about all the events and happenings at Walt Disney World. Hopefully I will get better at using those Magic Bands with practice!!!
I am looking forward to having more Disney magic to share as we become Disney neighbors.
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Disney Transport Adds Wait Times Video Board for Buses at Kidani Village
Disney’s Animal Kingdom Lodge Kidani Village has added a Disney Transport video screen updating the length of wait time for the next bus to the Disney theme parks, water parks, and Downtown Disney.
Do you think this type of updating should occur at all resorts around Walt Disney World? Let us know on twitter.
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Photo – ‘Maleficent’s’ Elle Fanning at Disneyland
This weekend, Elle Fanning stopped by Disneyland for the Disney Social Media Moms Conference to share some footage from MALEFICENT. Since she plays the iconic character of Aurora, she took photos in front of Sleeping Beauty’s castle.
“Maleficent” explores the untold story of Disney’s most iconic villain from the classic “Sleeping Beauty” and the elements of her betrayal that ultimately turn her pure heart to stone. Driven by revenge and a fierce desire to protect the moors over which she presides, Maleficent cruelly places an irrevocable curse upon the human king’s newborn infant Aurora. As the child grows, Aurora is caught in the middle of the seething conflict between the forest kingdom she has grown to love and the human kingdom that holds her legacy. Maleficent realizes that Aurora may hold the key to peace in the land and is forced to take drastic actions that will change both worlds forever.
The film stars Angelina Jolie as Maleficent, Sharlto Copley, Elle Fanning, Sam Riley, Imelda Staunton, Juno Temple and Lesley Manville.
“Maleficent” is produced by Joe Roth and directed by Robert Stromberg, with Angelina Jolie, Michael Vieira, Don Hahn, Palak Patel, Matt Smith and Sarah Bradshaw serving as executive producers. Linda Woolverton wrote the screenplay. “Maleficent” opens in U.S. theaters on May 30, 2014.
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Photos – Epcot Flower & Garden Festival Merchandise
Epcot’s Flower & Garden Festival is underway and again this year, they have some exciting merchandise for guests. Take a look at some of the offerings.
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Photos – Disney’s Animal Kingdom Lodge Savannah
Take a look at some photos from a Savannah View Room at Disney’s Animal Kingdom Lodge.
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Video – A Day at Disney California Adventure Park
Right across from Disneyland Park, there’s even more magic to be discovered in Disney California Adventure Park. All around you, Disney stories come to life in new and exciting ways – from incredible shows to amazing attractions; from favorite Disney Characters to exciting entertainment experiences.
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Hot Topic Introduces Fashion Collection Inspired by Disney’s “Maleficent”
Hot Topic unveiled a limited-edition collection of apparel inspired by Disney’s “Maleficent.” The collection will be available exclusively at Hot Topic stores and online starting in May, with a pre-sale beginning on HOTTOPIC.COM April 15.
The “Maleficent” fashion collection is inspired by the feature film, which is the untold story of Disney’s most iconic villain from the classic “Sleeping Beauty.” The film, in theaters on May 30, reveals the events that hardened Maleficent’s heart and drove her to curse the baby, Aurora, only to later realize that the child may hold the key to peace in the land. The collection is dark and mysterious like Maleficent herself.
“There is so much we instantly loved about ‘Maleficent’ – the complex story behind this beloved villain, the breathtaking scenery and the striking costumes,” said Cindy Levitt, SVP, Merchandising and Marketing at Hot Topic. “We just knew we had to design a dark and edgy collection – because it’s exactly the kind of fashion our customers love.”
The “Maleficent” fashion collection includes seven pieces. All are black, designed in striking fashion silhouettes, and feature distinctive details, including faux leather accents, lace trim, skull hardware and a Maleficent charm.
- Corset Hi-lo dress: $ 52.50
- Hi-lo Waistcoat: $44.50
- High-Collar Dress: $54.50
- Button-Front Coat Dress: $54.50
- Corset Top: $46.50
- Asymmetrical Crow Feather Top: $32.50
- Wing Hooded Cape: $49.50
The collection also includes two Aurora-inspired pieces:
- White Aurora Bell-Sleeved Dress: $49.50
- Pink Aurora Lace Top: $29.50
In addition to this fashion collection, Hot Topic will offer a wide range of new and classic Maleficent apparel and accessories, including tees, dresses, jewelry and more.
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Get Ready To Assemble in Marvel Heroes: Team-Up
Gazillion Entertainment, a leader in massively multiplayer online (MMO) gaming, launched Team-Up, the latest update to its free-to-play, action-packed massively multiplayer online game, Marvel Heroes. Fans of the Marvel Universe will get a chance to recruit their favorite Super Hero to fight on their team. The first wave of Team-Ups will include Spider-Man, Firestar, Magik and Falcon.
“We’re very excited, as are our fans, to be releasing this update that will allow gamers and comic fans alike to create classic team ups or entirely new ones. Battle with Captain America and team up with Falcon or explore the arcane with Dr. Strange and have Magik on your team. The list goes on and on,” said David Brevik, CEO of Gazillion Entertainment. “The Marvel Universe is so expansive, where else can you find Captain America, Iron Man, Thor, Hulk, Spider-Man or Rocket Raccoon?”
“The Marvel Universe is rich with characters teaming up to battle common foes,” said Peter Phillips, Executive Vice President and General Manager, Marvel Interactive & Digital Distribution. “The addition of Team-Up to Marvel Heroes creates a whole new dynamic element of gameplay for this action packed MMO.”
Team-up Heroes will be available to players via Eternity Splinters or for purchase at the Store. Marvel Heroes is free-to-play done right, allowing players to access all game features, heroes and variants through natural game progression as rewards or loot drops.
Team-Up is now available and players will automatically receive this new update when they log into the game. For more information about this new update or about the game, please visit: https://www.marvelheroes.com.
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Disney Junior’s Give a Book, Get a Book to Donate Up to One Million Books to U.S. Communities in Need
Disney and First Book will provide for the donation of up to one million books to U.S. communities in need and will present families with free digital books from Disney Publishing Worldwide, through a new program announced today, Disney Junior’s Give a Book, Get a Book. Storytelling is the foundation of the initiative designed to inspire parents and caregivers to spend time each day sharing stories that help develop the critical thinking, vocabulary and language skills a preschooler needs. The program includes a redemption code offering a free Disney Digital book and a way for families to experience giving back by donating books to the community of their choice. Disney Junior’s Give a Book, Get a Book, also includes public service announcements, free storytime events at Boys & Girls Clubs of America and Disney Store locations, and interactive Radio Disney events.
The program was announced today by Nancy Kanter, Executive Vice President and General Manager, Disney Junior Worldwide and First Book Board Member, Dr. Martha Bernadett during the Disney Social Media Moms Celebration at the Disneyland Resort.
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