Crayola Experience invites active, veteran and retired military personnel (with valid I.D.) to enjoy a free day of family fun through May 31 as part of Military Appreciation Month and the attraction’s True Blue Heroes program.
Additionally, their immediate family (spouse, children, and grandparents) will receive 25% off General Admission.
At Crayola Experience families explore 70,000 square feet of hands-on attractions and live entertainment.
Regular admission to Crayola Experience is $23.99 at the door or $20.99 online. Children under 3 are free. Annual Passes are now $30.99. Families of four can take advantage of Crayola Experience’s Annual Pass sale: 4 Annual Passes for $104. For tickets and info go to CrayolaExperience.com
Discover the magic of color at Crayola’s premier and one-of-a-kind family attraction Crayola Experience. Twenty-six hands on attractions await families at The Florida Mall in Orlando, Fla. The brand also has locations in Easton, Pa. – the birthplace of Crayola crayons – at the Mall of America in Bloomington, Minn. and Plano, Texas. The colorful adventures of Crayola Experience help kids and adults alike explore art and technology, express their creativity and experience color in a whole new way. Also featuring live entertainment. To learn more, visit www.crayolaexperience.com or follow us at www.facebook.com/crayolaexperienceorlando.
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The Italians understand that you can’t have wine without snacks, and you can’t have snacks without wine. But when you’re on vacation at Disney Springs, both the snacking and the drinking are done Italian-style at Maria & Enzo’s and Enzo’s Hideaway.
At these new dining destinations, authenticity is at the root of the experience, providing traditional cuisine and over 100 imported wines. The selections at these adjacent concepts is diverse in price providing something for everyone. It’s important to remember that although these selections are large, the quality is fantastic. Each wine was hand-picked by the wine experts at Patina Restaurant Group. A spread of amazing wines and traditional Italian snacks are all about curating. Maria & Enzo’s and Enzo’s Hideaway have sommeliers on site each day to help guests choose the best wine for them accompanied by dishes to be paired with it.
For details on the large selections of wine at these restaurants, see the wine lists attached.
Buckle Up for a Culinary Adventure
You won’t need to fly to Southern Italy in order to get a taste of traditional Sicilian dishes.
The menu boasts a mouthwatering variety of family-friendly options, including Arancini di Carne (rice balls stuffed with meat), Melanzane Parmigiana (eggplant parmesan), handcrafted pastas, fresh fish, richly flavored aged steaks and chops—and an extravagant weekend brunch.
An Airy Ambience
Set in a storied airline terminal from the 1930s, the structure has transformed into an elegant eatery featuring a spacious interior that perfectly sets the tone for a first-class, foodie experience.
Noteworthy elements include 50-foot high ceilings, a grand staircase and floor-to-ceiling views of Lake Buena Vista. Vintage maps and artifacts on display throughout the dining room also playfully enhance the aviation theme.
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More big news being released today! Wine Bar George the highly anticipated Disney Springs wine bar will open its doors for its grand opening on May 19, 2018 at 5 PM. Normal daily service hours will begin the following day of 11 AM till 2 AM.
Wine Bar George is special because it is the only wine bar in Florida owned by a Master Sommelier. George Miliotes (whom the location is named after) is only one of 249 Master Sommelier in the world. Wine Bar George will offer more than 130 selections by the ounce, glass, and bottle in a range of varietals, vintages, and prices.
Wine Bar George can be found at The Landing in Disney Springs and will welcome guests to its 200-seat wine bar spread across both indoor and outdoor seating. The inside decor is reminiscent of a winemaker’s home while the terrace outside boasts sweeping views of The Landing and the waterfront stage.
Guests can also dine al fresco at Disney Springs by picking up The Basket at Wine Bar George which will offer European-style sandwiches, cheese, olives, hummus, charcuterie, cookies, and wines on tap—served to-go by the glass or carafe.
Reservations for Wine Bar George will be available May 25 for bookings starting on June 25, 2018. Walk-ins are always welcome.
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Dates for Mickey’s Not So Scary Halloween Party at Walt Disney World were just released a few months ago. Since then, we’ve been waiting for Disneyland to announce their dates for Halloween time. I am happy to report, they have arrived!
Halloween Time at Disneyland will begin earlier than ever on September and last all the way until October 31. The popular event includes special overlays, themed decor, seasonal treats, limited-edition merchandise, and of course, spooky encounters wtih your favorite characters.
Ooogie Boogie is one again taking over Disney California Adventure Park! He will be decorating Buena Vista Street with Halloween and I’ve been told to watch out for swarms of bats! Cars Land will once again celebrate Haul-O-Ween when Radiator Springs transfoms into Radiator Screams. Mater’s Junkyard Jamboree will change to Mater’s Graveyard JamBOOree. And, Guests will be delighted when they see Luigi’s Rollickin’ Roadsters change into Luigi’s Honkin’ Haul-O-Ween. Over in Hollywood land, Guests will be treated to a frightful delight when Guardians of the Galaxy – Mission: BREAKOUT! transforms nightly into Guardians of the Galaxy – Monsters After Dark.
Disneyland Park will of course be participating in the frights as well! the Pumpkin Festival will greet Guests as they make their way down Main Street, USA. All of the favorites will also be back including eerily delightful Haunted Mansion Holiday and Space Mountain Ghost Galaxy.
Also not to be missed, Mickey’s Halloween Party will be held for a total of 15 nights! This separate-ticketed event allows Guests to experience Halloween Time on another level with exclusive entertainment, Disney characters in their Halloween attires, and trick-or-treating throughout the Park. Tickets for Mickey’s Halloween Party will be available for Disneyland Resort Annual Passholders, Disney Rewards Visa card holders and DVC members on June 5. Ticket for the general public will be on sale on June 12. Mickey’s Halloween Party will be held on the following dates: Sept. 19, Sept. 21, Sept. 24, Sept. 26, Sept. 28, Oct. 2, Oct. 5, Oct. 9, Oct. 12, Oct. 16, Oct. 19, Oct. 23, Oct. 26, Oct. 29, Oct. 31
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A delicious new treat is waiting for guests who make the journey across Epcot’s World Showcase to The American Adventure Pavilion. The Liberty Inn is serving up a Marshmallow Cookie Crunch Cupcake that is sure to satisfy any sweet tooth.
It is a chocolate cupcake with no filling inside but the generous topping of cookie marshmallow frosting more than makes up for it. It is sprinkled with chocolate pearls, mini marshmallow, and a chocolate drizzle. Priced at $4.99 the Marshmallow Cookie Crunch Cupcake is a great rich chocolatey fix.
The Liberty Inn is a great quick service dining location where Disney Dining Plan credits are accepted. It also serves up yummy star-spangled platters like hamburgers, chicken breast nuggets, and salads, along with vegetarian, gluten friendly and kosher options.
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This June, Disneyland Paris will play host to a massive event just for Disney fans. Dubbed the FanDaze Inaugural Party, this dazzling offering will take place the first weekend in June!
We here at Chip and Co. are excited to share with you a sneak peek of some of the events that will be taking place during this time!
Some offerings that make us wish were on the next flight to Paris include special conferences with Imagineers, a chance to meet Andreas Daja and the Dance Your Ducktales Parade!
A chance to meet dozens of yourfavourite Disney friends – If meeting characters is your thing then FanDaze is not to be missed. Disneyland Paris is promising that over 50 characters will be making the rounds during this special weekend including everyone from Roger Rabbit to Bolt! Many of them will also be sporting some never-seen-before costumes so be sure to have your cameras at the ready! Half the fun of this exciting weekend is that you never know who you are going to bump into!
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Ka-Chow! Hey there Radiator Springs fans we’ve got some news for you! The Flo’s V8 Café new menu at Disney California Adventure park at the Disneyland Resort is here! This brand new lunch and dinner menu will give you the fuel you need to race through the parks so stop by today to check it out!
Staring with some Pit Stop Classics, Ramone’s Low and Slow Club is a tasty way to fuel yourself with
Turkey Breast, crispy Bacon, Avocado-Bacon Mayo, Lettuce, and Tomato on Toasted White Bread and served with Steak Fries it’s a nice spin on a classic Club! If a burger is more your style, the amazing Ka-Cheeseburger has you covered. This 1/3lb angus beef patty comes served on a sesame seed bun with cheddar cheese, 1000 Island, and caramelized onions. It also comes with steak fries. And another must try is the the Fin-tastic Tuna Sandwich with albacore tuna salad, lettuce, and tomato on toasted wheat bread!
Flo’s V8 Café isn’t lacking in the comfort food department either thanks to their Drive In Dishes! Flo’s Famous Fried Chicken starts off this list and comes with roasted garlic mashed potatoes, gravy, and seasonal vegetables. If you’re looking for something a little lighter so you can fly around those Radiator Springs curves, there’s the Cobb de Ville Salad with mixed lettuce, turkey breast, crispy bacon, blue cheese, blue cheese, hard boiled egg, corn, and tomatoes all topped with house-made ranch dressing. And Fillmore’s Pot Pie comes in a flaky pie crust with creamy sweet corn, potato, chiles, and cheddar cheese and is served with fresh fruit!
If you just need a quick bite to keep you going check out the Checkered Flag Chicken Noodle Soup. And don’t forget to ask about the Blue Plate Specials. These specials aren’t listed on the menu, and you never know what you might find!
And they’ve revamped the menu for the Junior Pit Crew as well. Options include Chicken Fenders, Taillight Turkey Slider, Mack’s Mac & Cheese or the Micro Burger. All these dishes are served with fresh fruit, baby carrots, and a choice of a small low-fat milk or a small bottle of water.
And because a trip to Flo’s isn’t complete without something sweet, make sure you check out the Flo’s Classic Milkshakes! You can get vanilla, chocolate, or strawberry shake topped with “Road Gravel” cookies and cream crumbles. Also on the dessert menu will be a rotational dessert, starting with the delicious Strawberry Pie.
There is an assortment of beverages available as well including fountain beverages, milk, orange juice, coffee, hot tea, or hot cocoa. Guests over 21 years of age can check out the specialty draft beer and wine with drafts including Victory Prima Pilsner and Bear Republic Racer 5 IPA, and wines include Kendall-Jackson VR Chardonnay, Coppola Rosso & Bianco, and Red Sangria.
So wait are you waiting for?! Cruise on over to Flo’s V8 Café and take this new Radiator Springs-inspired menu for a test drive!
Disney Vacation Club Members will have the opportunity to sail on not just one, but two different sailings in 2019! There will be a cruise option from each coast exclusive to DVC members. The “Member-ship” cruises will be an elevated voyage in addition to the already exceptional experience aboard Disney Cruise. Member Services will begin taking reservations for both voyages on June 23, 2018. Take a look at the sailings below!
May 15-20, 2019, members and their guests will sail for five nights aboard the Disney Wonder from San Diego, Calif., making stops in San Francisco and Victoria, British Columbia before disembarking in Vancouver, British Columbia.
Oct. 5-12, 2019, the Disney Magic will host our 7-night Member Cruise voyage out of New York City, with members and their guests enjoying a port stop in Boston and a two-day visit to Bermuda before returning to the Big Apple.
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Exciting news! Disney Cruise Line has just announced their 2019 Fall Itineraries for September through December (with a few in early January). During this time of year Disney Cruise Line has exciting “Halloween on the High Seas” and “Very Merrytime” themed sailings that are always extremely popular.
Disney Cruise Line will return to favorite destinations and home ports on a variety of itineraries, including adventures to Bermuda, Bahamas, Baja, Canada and the Caribbean. With cruises ranging from two-night getaways to weeklong vacations and beyond, this season of sailings offers countless opportunities for families to delight in Disney magic, explore exotic locales and make lifelong memories together.
Bookings will open up on the following dates:
Platinum Castaway Club members – Monday, May 21st
Gold Castaway Club members – Tuesday, May 22nd
Silver Castaway Club members – Wednesday, May 23rd
General booking – Thursday, May 24th
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DISNEY WONDER
In September, the Disney Wonder sets sail for a limited engagement in San Diego, where guests embark on adventures to Baja and the Mexican Riviera. Baja itineraries highlight the region’s famous beaches and exciting water activities with calls on Cabo San Lucas and Ensenada, Mexico. Two exclusive seven-night Mexican Riviera sailings feature the snorkeling and scuba diving hot spots Puerto Vallarta, Mazatlán and Cabo San Lucas.
Disney Cruise Line guests can enrich their experience by combining select San Diego-based cruises with a pre-cruise package from Adventures by Disney, a leader in family guided group vacations. During this three-night itinerary, guests embark on a rare behind-the-magic visit to The Walt Disney Studios and Disney Archives, a private tour of Walt Disney Imagineering and a visit to the place where it all began — the Disneyland Resort.
Beginning late November, the Disney Wonder will make Galveston its home port for a special series of sailings to the Caribbean and Bahamas, with options at four, six and seven nights. Caribbean cruises include stops in Grand Cayman; Cozumel, Mexico; and Falmouth, Jamaica. Bahamian itineraries feature stops in Castaway Cay and Key West, Florida. Two of the Bahamian sailings also take guests to Nassau, Bahamas, while another includes an exclusive second day on Disney’s private island.
Vancouver
4-Night Pacific Coast Cruise from Vancouver to San Diego (Vancouver, Victoria (British Columbia), At Sea, At Sea, San Diego)
09/30/19
Galveston
4-Night Western Caribbean Cruise from Galveston (Galveston, At Sea, Cozumel (Mexico), At Sea)
12/12/19 ***Very Merrytime
12/16/19 ***Very Merrytime
01/09/20
6-Night Western Caribbean Cruise from Galveston
12/06/19 ***Very Merrytime
01/03/20
7-Night Bahamian Cruise from Galveston (Galveston, At Sea, At Sea, Nassau, Castaway Cay, Key West, At Sea)
11/22/19 ***Very Merrytime
11/29/19 ***Very Merrytime (Galveston, At Sea, At Sea, Castaway Cay, Castaway Cay, Key West, At Sea)
12/27/19
7-Night Western Caribbean Cruise from Galveston (Galveston, At Sea, Cozumel (Grand Cayman), Falmouth (Jamaica), At Sea, At Sea)
12/20/19 ***Very Merrytime
San Diego
2-Night Baja Cruise from San Diego (San Diego, Ensenada (Mexico))
10/18/19 ***Halloween on the High Seas
4-Night Baja Cruise from San Diego (San Diego, At Sea, Cabo San Lucas (Mexico), At Sea)
10/14/19 ***Halloween on the High Seas
5-Night Baja Cruise from San Diego (San Diego, At Sea, Cabo San Lucas (Mexico), At Sea, Ensenada (Mexico))
10/04/19 ***Halloween on the High Seas
10/09/19 ***Halloween on the High Seas
11/03/19
7-Night Mexican Riviera Cruise from San Diego (San Diego, At Sea, Caco San Lucas (Mexico), Mazatlan (Mexico), Puerto Vallarta (Mexico), At Sea, At Sea)
10/20/19 ***Halloween on the High Seas
10/27/19 ***Halloween on the High Seas
14-Night Eastbound Panama Canal Cruise from San Diego to Galveston (San Diego, At Sea, Cabo San Lucas (Mexico), Puerto Vallarta (Mexico), At Sea, At Sea, At Sea, At Sea, Panama Canal, Cartagena (Colombia), At Sea, Grand Cayman, Cozumel (Mexico), At Sea, Galveston)
11/08/19 ***Very Merrytime
DISNEY MAGIC
The Disney Magic returns to New York in September for a selection of departures to a diverse collection of destinations, including luxurious Bermuda, sun-kissed Bahamas and historic New Brunswick, Canada.
Three special five-night cruises feature two days in Bermuda, allowing extra time for guests to indulge in the island nation’s famous pink-sand beaches, world-class shopping, abundant water activities and distinctive blend of British and Caribbean culture.
During two seven-night sailings from New York to the Bahamas, cruisers are treated to a double-dose of pixie dust. A stop at Disney’s private island, Castaway Cay, is paired with a day at Port Canaveral, Florida, where every guest receives a one-day Walt Disney World Park Hopper ticket and round-trip transportation to the theme parks in nearby Orlando.
A single five-night cruise to Canada transports guests from New York to charming Saint John, New Brunswick with a stop in Bar Harbor, Maine. Saint John is the home of majestic natural phenomena like the renowned Reversing Falls and the world’s highest tides, located where the Saint John River meets the Bay of Fundy.
The Disney Magic’s diverse lineup also includes three-, four- and five-night Bahamian sailings and five- and six-night Western Caribbean cruises, and most itineraries feature a day ashore at Castaway Cay. Other ports of call on Bahamian voyages include Nassau and Key West, while stops in Grand Cayman and Cozumel headline the Western Caribbean itineraries.
Miami
3-Night Bahamian Cruise from Miami (Miami, Castaway Cay, Nassau)
11/20/19 ***Very Merrytime
11/29/19 ***Very Merrytime
4-Night Bahamian Cruise from Miami (Miami, Nassau, Castaway Cay, At Sea)
12/12/19 ***Very Merrytime
12/26/19
5-Night Bahamian Cruise from Miami (Miami, At Sea, Key West, Castaway Cay, Nassau)
12/07/19 ***Very Merrytime (Miami, At Sea, George Town (Grand Cayman), At Sea, Castaway Cay)
12/16/19 ***Very Merrytime
12/21/19 ***Very Merrytime (Miami, Castaway Cay, At Sea, Cozumel, At Sea)
12/30/19
6-Night Western Caribbean Cruise from Miami (Miami, At Sea, Grand Cayman, Cozumel, At Sea, Castaway Cay)
11/23/19 ***Very Merrytime
New York
5-Night Bermuda Cruise from New York (New York, At Sea, King’s Warf (Bermuda), King’s Warf (Bermuda), At Sea
9/25/19 ***Halloween on the High Seas
10/12/19 ***Halloween on the High Seas
10/17/19 ***Halloween on the High Seas
5-Night Canada and New England Cruise from New York (New York, At Sea, Bar Harbor, Saint John (New Brunswick), At Sea
9/30/19 ***Halloween on the High Seas
5-Night Eastern Caribbean Cruise from New York to San Juan (New York, At Sea, At Sea, At Sea, Antigua)
11/10/19 ***Very Merrytime
7-Night Bahamian Cruise from New York (New York, At Sea, At Sea, Castaway Cay, Port Canaveral (Walt Disney World), At Sea, At Sea
10/27/19 ***Halloween on the High Seas
11/3/19
Dover
10-Night Westbound Transatlantic Cruise from Dover to New York (Dover, Portland, England, Cork, At Sea, At Sea, At Sea, At Sea, Sydney (Nova Scotia), Halifax (Nova Scotia), At Sea
9/15/19
San Juan (Pan American Pier)
5-Night Eastern Caribbean Cruise from San Juan to Miami (San Juan (Pan American Pier), Basseterre (St. Kitts), Tortola, At Sea, Castaway Cay)
11/15/19 ***Very Merrytime
DISNEY DREAM
The Disney Dream sails three- and four-night cruises to Nassau and Castaway Cay. These itineraries make for the perfect family getaway, combining the magic of Disney with the ease and enjoyment of a tropical cruise vacation.
Port Canaveral
3-Night Bahamian Cruise from Port Canaveral (Port Canaveral, Nassau, Castaway Cay)
10/04/19 ***Halloween on the High Seas
10/11/19 ***Halloween on the High Seas
10/18/19 ***Halloween on the High Seas
10/25/19 ***Halloween on the High Seas
11/01/19
11/08/19 ***Very Merrytime
11/15/19 ***Very Merrytime
11/22/19 ***Very Merrytime
11/29/19 ***Very Merrytime
12/06/19 ***Very Merrytime
12/13/19 ***Very Merrytime
12/20/19 ***Very Merrytime (Port Canaveral, Castaway Cay, At Sea)
12/27/19
4-Night Bahamian Cruise from Port Canaveral (Port Canaveral, Nassau, Castaway Cay, At Sea)
10/7/19 ***Halloween on the High Seas
10/14/19 ***Halloween on the High Seas
10/21/19 ***Halloween on the High Seas
10/28/19 ***Halloween on the High Seas (Port Canaveral, Castaway Cay, Nassau, At Sea)
11/4/19 (Port Canaveral, Castaway Cay, Nassau, At Sea)
11/11/19 ***Very Merrytime
11/18/19 ***Very Merrytime
11/25/19 ***Very Merrytime
12/2/19 ***Very Merrytime (Port Canaveral, Nassau, At Sea, Castaway Cay)
12/9/19 ***Very Merrytime (Port Canaveral, Nassau, At Sea, Castaway Cay)
12/16/19 ***Very Merrytime
12/23/19 ***Very Merrytime
12/30/19
DISNEY FANTASY
The Disney Fantasy sails seven-night Caribbean voyages, and every cruise includes a stop at Castaway Cay. Eastern Caribbean itineraries visit the Virgin Islands of Tortola and St. Thomas, and Western Caribbean cruises call on Cozumel, Grand Cayman and Falmouth. These weeklong experiences allow for even more family fun as guests make memories aboard their Disney cruise ship and at port in renowned tropical destinations.
The Disney Fantasy will also sail a selection of special itineraries. In October, an eight-night voyage transports guests south to St. Kitts, Antigua and San Juan, Puerto Rico, while a six-night Western Caribbean itinerary includes calls on Cozumel and Costa Maya, Mexico. Both itineraries are capped off with a day at Castaway Cay. In December, two unique seven-night itineraries include one cruise to San Juan, Tortola and Castaway Cay, and another voyage featuring two days on Disney’s private island after visits to Cozumel and Grand Cayman
Port Canaveral
6-Night Western Caribbean Cruise from Port Canaveral (Port Canaveral, At Sea, Cozumel, Costa Maya, At Sea, Castaway Cay)
10/27/19 ***Halloween on the High Seas
7-Night Eastern Caribbean Cruise from Port Canaveral (Port Canaveral, At Sea, At Sea, Tortola, St. Thomas (St. John), At Sea, Castaway Cay)
10/5/19 ***Halloween on the High Seas
11/2/19
11/16/19 ***Very Merrytime
11/30/19 ***Very Merrytime
12/14/19 ***Very Merrytime (Port Canaveral, At Sea, At Sea, Tortola, San Juan, At Sea, Castaway Cay)
12/28/19
7-Night Western Caribbean Cruise from Port Canaveral (Port Canaveral, At Sea, Cozumel, Grand Cayman, Falmouth, At Sea, Castaway Cay)
10/12/19 ***Halloween on the High Seas
11/9/19 ***Very Merrytime
11/23/19 ***Very Merrytime
12/7/19 ***Very Merrytime
12/21/19 ***Very Merrytime (Port Canaveral, At Sea, Cozumel, Grand Cayman, At Sea, Castaway Cay, Castaway Cay)
8-Night Eastern Caribbean Cruise from Port Canaveral (Port Canaveral, At Sea, At Sea, Basseterre (St. Kitts), Antigua, San Juan, At Sea, Castaway Cay)
10/19/19 ***Halloween on the High Seas
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Have you gone to Wakanda yet? If not, you are sure missing out! To say “Black Panther” was an amazing movie was an understatement. “Black Panther” is everything you want in a superhero movie – great acting, amazing action scenes, a killer soundtrack and so much more!
When we are introduced to the country of Wakanda, we learn that it is a country rich in money, technology, and vibranium. Vibranium is an energy source people everywhere want to get their hands on but Wakanda decides to disguise itself as a third-world country in an effort to keep poachers at bay and provide a racist-free utopia for black people to live.
When we are introduced to one of the stars of the movie, T’Challa (Chadwick Boseman), we learn that he is the king of Wakanda and has taken the place of his father, T’Chaka. After T’Chaka was killed in a bomb explosion, T’Challa strives to be the king his father was but learns a lot about him along that way – sometimes unfavorable.
The first action scene of “Black Panther” revolves around an arms race between Ulysses Klaue (Andy Serkis) and Eric Killmonger (Micheal B. Johnson). Both are looking to get their hands on that infamous vibranium. That is when things really start to get interesting. We start to learn about how certain characters are actually related and many epic battles ensue. “Black Panther” also shows the reality of racism in 2018.
The bonus features on the “Black Panther” DVD/BluRay/Digital Download are also a must watch. Here are some preview of what you can see:
AN INTERVIEW WITH COSTUME DESIGNER RUTH E. CARTER FOR THE IN-HOME RELEASE OF MARVEL STUDIOS’ BLACK PANTHER
A talk to acclaimed costume designer Ruth E. Carter to uncover her inspirations behind the iconic outfits of Black Panther…
CELEBRATE MARVEL STUDIO’S 10 YEAR ANNIVERSARY
Celebrate 10 years of Marvel with a special look at the bonus feature: “The First Ten Years: Connecting the Universe”
THE WOMEN OF WAKANDA
To celebrate the in-home launch of the mighty Marvel movie, we chat to the cast and crew about the women of Wakanda, which is the subject of one of the exclusive bonus features: The Warriors Within. Look no further if you want to get to know Wakanda’s women and the amazing actors who portray them…
THE BEAUTY OF LANGUAGE
INSPIRED BY AFRICA
Finally, I wanted to leave you with “10 Things You Never Knew About “Black Panther”
SUPER HERO SECRET #1
THE COMIC BOOKS WERE A HUGE INSPIRATION FOR THE FILMMAKERS
When it comes to the inspiration behind the story of Marvel Studios’ Black Panther, director and co-writer Ryan Coogler admits that he delved deep into the history of the acclaimed Marvel comic book series. “We pulled from all of the comics,” Coogler explains. “When you watch our film, you will probably see something from every writer that has touched T’Challa’s character in the Black Panther comics. Everything from Stan Lee and Jack Kirby’s initial runs through to Don McGregor, Christopher Priest, Jonathan Hickman and Brian Stelfreeze. We grabbed from it all. Each writer left their own mark, so Agent Ross [played by Martin Freeman in the movie] came from Christopher Priest’s run and the character of Shuri came from Reginald Hudlin’s run. Each run left something for us to pull from, but we pulled from absolutely all of them.”
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THE ATTENTION TO DETAIL ON SET WAS MIND-BLOWING FOR THE ACTORS
“It was incredible to walk on to the Wakandan sets,” enthuses Danai Gurira, who plays Okoye in the movie. “Our production designer, Hannah Beachler, was amazing. I remember walking into the Tribal Council room and thinking, ‘This room is stunning.’ The floors were see-through. There were massive, beautiful panther statues. The throne was very African. The entire décor was very African. It was an amazing experience, which was very rich for my character because I stood there and I thought, ‘This is like nothing else on the planet and it’s my character’s job to protect it.’ Hannah pulled from lots of awesome traditional African esthetics. You don’t get to see it in the movie, but she also designed T’Challa’s office, which was another amazing room on set. We shot some scenes in there, which were left out of the movie – but the office was constructed and it looked amazing.”
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THE PRODUCTION TEAM TOOK A TRIP TO SOUTH AFRICA TO RESEARCH THE MOVIE
“We took a really important trip to South Africa to do a ton of research for Black Panther,” reveals production designer Hannah Beachler. “We went up and down the country, which helped immensely when we started to create the sets. It was incredible to see all the colors, the textiles and the way things were built. In the end, we shot a lot of plates and second unit footage in South Africa. We shot footage in Uganda, which was used to show the farm land and open space of Wakanda. It was beautiful. We also shot at Victoria Falls in Zambia. When the fighters come flying through the falls and get to the challenge pool; that flight through the falls is Victoria Falls. But when you get to the challenge pool, what you see behind them is a bit of Iguazu Falls, which is in South America. We smashed the two together because we wanted a horizon.”
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SEBASTIAN STAN WAS ONLY ON THE BLACK PANTHER SET FOR ONE DAY
“The tag scene with Bucky [played by Sebastian Stan] at the end of the movie came as a wonderful surprise to me,” explains Letitia Wright, who plays Shuri in Black Panther. “I was so happy when I read about it. Props to Ryan [Coogler] for adding it to the movie. This scene was shot quite late in the production, but I really enjoyed it. It was a beautiful day on set and I thought it was a great way for us to find out where Bucky had been hiding in Wakanda. We shot the scene in a forest area somewhere in Atlanta, but it only took a day. Sebastian was really great to work with. He’s a good chap.”
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THE IN-HOME RELEASE IS PACKED WITH DELETED SCENES AND OUTTAKES
Marvel fans can delve deeper into the wondrous world of Wakanda with the exclusive bonus features packaged with the in-home release of the movie. Not only are there behind-the-scenes featurettes and never-before-seen outtakes, but there are also a number of deleted scenes. “There are a couple of scenes with Okoye and W’Kabi [played by Daniel Kaluuya] that I would love people to see,” explains Danai Gurira. “There’s a scene between Okoye and W’Kabi, which takes place after Killmonger tells us what he’s going to do with the kingdom. Okoye is very disturbed by her man seeming to positively respond to Killmonger. There’s also a scene where W’Kabi and Okoye go head-to-head. Okoye pushes W’Kabi to a place where all the rage he had towards T’Challa comes out. I hope some of those moments end up in the deleted scenes.”
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LUPITA NYONG’O HAD TO LEARN MULTIPLE LANGUAGES FOR THE MOVIE
“The African language that we speak in the movie is Xhosa, which is a Bantu language from South Africa,” reveals Lupita Nyong’o, who plays Nakia in Black Panther. “It has the clicks which my native tongue does not have, so I had to learn it for the movie. I worked very closely with a dialect coach to get it right. I also speak Korean in the film, which was a doozy. A week before we shot the scenes in South Korea, they finalized exactly what Nakia was going to say, so all week I kept practicing the lines over and over again. However, I slipped up from time to time. At one point, the Korean extras laughed because they told me I’d said something about a barbecue by mistake – but we got there in the end.”
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LETITIA WRIGHT DISCOVERED SHE’D WON HER ROLE IN A RATHER UNUSUAL PLACE
“The audition process was really interesting,” admits Letitia Wright. “I sent over two tapes from London and I didn’t think anything would happen – but then I got a call asking me to fly out to Los Angeles for a screen test. That’s where I met Ryan [Coogler] and Chadwick [Boseman, who plays T’Challa]. Thankfully, we had an immediate connection. I went home and I didn’t hear anything for a couple of weeks – but then I was called back for another screen test. This time, I flew to Atlanta and they put braids in my hair – and I knew I just had to have fun with the audition. I remember thinking, ‘Man, if this happens, it will be very special for me.’ A couple of weeks later, I found out they wanted me for the role of Shuri. I was standing at a bus stop in London when the call came through. I went crazy! I was screaming at the bus stop! I was overjoyed to be part of this epic movie.”
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CAST MEMBERS HAD TO TACKLE A GRUELING SIX-WEEK BOOT CAMP
Before the cameras started to roll on Black Panther, cast members flew out to Atlanta to prepare for the movie’s awe-inspiring action sequences. “The boot camp lasted six weeks,” reveals Danai Gurira. “It was really helpful to get athletically conditioned for the film shoot, although we also got into the specifics of the movements of our characters. We learned fight choreography, as well as different techniques of how our character was going to move on set. It was intense, but I learned a lot. Okoye is the general of the army and the head of the Dora Milaje, so the way she fights is very traditional. Her movement with the war spear comes from very ancient movements of the nation. It was really interesting to learn.”
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THERE WERE RAP BATTLES BETWEEN THE ACTORS ON SET
An exclusive gag reel has been created for the in-home release, which is packed with comedy bloopers and slapstick slip-ups from the set of the movie. “There were a lot of funny moments during the filming of Black Panther,” recalls Letitia Wright. “Even though the shoot was a lot of hard work and there were some incredibly physical scenes, we always found moments to have fun. We had rap battles in between takes, or we organized dinners and bowling sessions. There was a day where we did a Get Out challenge, because we had [Get Out star] Daniel Kaluuya working with us. Who won the rap battles? To be perfectly honest, I think I was the best. I was up against a lot of people, but their rapping skills were terrible.”
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LOOK CLOSELY AT THE MOVIE’S KIMOYO BEADS FOR HIDDEN QUALITIES
Hannah Beachler admits she had a ton of fun working on the high-tech gadgets for the movie. “The Kimoyo beads are my favorite,” the production designer admits. “I really pushed the design on them because I knew the beads needed to be something really cool. The Kimoyo beads were originally introduced in the Black Panther comics – but Ryan [Coogler] loved the idea of using them for communicating in the movie. If you look closely at the beads, you’ll see there’s a prime bead, which is given to you when you’re born in Wakanda. There is a little peak on the prime bead, which makes it stand out from the others. All the beads’ symbols light up, but the prime bead lights up completely. A Nigerian language – nsibidi – is used for the symbols on the beads. You’ll also see nsibidi writing on columns of some of the iconic buildings in Wakanda, too.”
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