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‘Star Wars: The Last Jedi’ Official Worldwide Box Office Results

'Star Wars: The Last Jedi' Official Worldwide Box Office Results

‘Star Wars: The Last Jedi’ was expected to bring in big numbers for its debut weekend. And boy did it! Disney’s ‘Star Wars: The Last Jedi’ proves that the box office force is indeed strong with a $450 million global debut in 55 territories including North America where it posted the second biggest opening of all-time taking in a whopping $220 million. This, according to multiple reports, fell just short of the $248 million “Star Wars: The Force Awakens” made in 2015 after years of hype surrounding a returning trilogy.

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'Star Wars: The Last Jedi' Official Worldwide Box Office Results

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Celebrating 10 Years of the Disney Princess Half Marathon Weekend with Medal Reveals

Celebrating 10 Years of the Disney Princess Half Marathon Weekend with Medal Reveals

It’s been a magical 10 years in the making for the runDisney celebration – the 2018 Disney Princess Half Marathon Weekend presented by Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals! Featuring 1 royal challenge and 3 fantasy-filled runs, Princesses and Princes alike can celebrate with a weekend straight out of a fairytale with a happily ever after ending with some amazing medals! This year’s medals represent several different Disney Princesses, each with an incredible story. Take a look at what will be awaiting you at this year’s finish line:

Celebrating 10 Years of the Disney Princess Half Marathon Weekend with Medal Reveals

Disney Princess 5K is running (and jumping, and leaping) into the race weekend celebration. Have the best day ever with an exciting run with fun for the whole family (even Mother), no frying pans needed, and earn this Tangled-inspired medal!

Celebrating 10 Years of the Disney Princess Half Marathon Weekend with Medal Reveals

Are you the fairest runner of them all? Find out during the 2018 Disney Princess Half Marathon, celebrating its 10th anniversary! Whistle while you enjoy a gem of a 13.1-mile course to earn this year’s medal featuring “Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs.”

Celebrating 10 Years of the Disney Princess Half Marathon Weekend with Medal Reveals

Take aim for a thrilling 6.2-mile run during the Disney Princess Enchanted 10K featuring a “Brave”-inspired medal. This year’s finisher medal spotlights the courageous Scottish Princess while incorporating Celtic design. Probably might most favorite of them all!

Celebrating 10 Years of the Disney Princess Half Marathon Weekend with Medal Reveals

Our most regal participants, taking on the Disney Fairy Tale Challenge, completing both the Disney Princess Half Marathon and 10K, can look forward to earning this Cinderella-inspired medal which incorporates a nod to its 5th Anniversary.

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Celebrating 10 Years of the Disney Princess Half Marathon Weekend with Medal Reveals

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Take a Closer Look at the Entrance to Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge at Hollywood Studios

Galaxy's Edge

Galaxy's Edge

Over the weekend, for Star Wars: Galactic Nights, Disney removed all the fences around the Grand Avenue Entrance of Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge. (Star Wars Land) We are now getting our first look at the entrance during the day time and we are not disappointed! Take a look for yourself:

The wall:

Take a Closer Look at the Entrance to Star Wars: Galaxy's Edge at Hollywood Studios Take a Closer Look at the Entrance to Star Wars: Galaxy's Edge at Hollywood Studios

A close up of the artwork on the wall:

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A view from down Grand Avenue:

Galaxy's Edge


The excitement is definitely building for when Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge opens in 2019!

Photo credit: Our friends at 365 at Disney

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Superstar Katy Perry and Actor Matthew McConaughey Celebrate the Holidays at Walt Disney World

Superstar Katy Perry and Actor Matthew McConaughey Celebrate the Holidays at Walt Disney World

It’s been a star-studded day over at Walt Disney World as Superstar Katy Perry dons her finest Disney Couture during a visit to the Magic Kingdom today.  The “Chained to the Rhythm” artist enjoyed a holiday visit to the theme park with her “Witness” tour cast a day after performing in Orlando.

Here’s a shot of Perry enjoying the Prince Charming Regal Caroussel:

Disney World Katy Perry

In March, Perry will join Luke Bryan and Lionel Richie at the judges’ table for ABC’s first season of the iconic music competition series, “American Idol”

Matthew McConaughey

In other celebrity sighting news, actor Mattew McConaughey, his wife Camila and their family were spotted at Walt Disney World during a break in  McConaughey’s filming schedule.   

Disney World Matthew McConaughey

You can see him above sharing a special Magic Kingdom moment with Mickey Mouse and his Toy Soldier pals. 

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Superstar Katy Perry and Actor Matthew McConaughey Celebrate the Holidays at Walt Disney World

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Images copyright Disney.  Katy Perry images courtesy David Roark. Matthew McConaughey images courtesy Steven Diaz.

Princess Promenade at Disney’s Grand Floridian Now on Hiatus

Princess Promenade at Disney’s Grand Floridian Now on Hiatus

Due to large crowds from the holiday Gingerbread House in the lobby of Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort & Spa, According to the dis the Princess Promenade has been canceled temporarily. Look for this experience to resume on Tuesday, January 2, 2018.

Disney’s Grand Floridan Resort & Spa recently began offering a special event- The Princess Promenade. This daily event features Cinderella and Prince Charming descending down the Grand’s staircase and entertaining in the main lobby.

After making their entrance into the main lobby, the Royal couple shares a dance. Guests are also invited to join in!

It may be a brief experience, but you can see how this magical moment brings so much joy to everyone who witnessed it!

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Princess Promenade at Disney’s Grand Floridian Now on Hiatus

Be sure to check with Castmembers for more details about this experience.

Photos The Laughing Place

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Princess Promenade at Disney’s Grand Floridian Now on Hiatus

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Hall of Presidents at Walt Disney World to Reopen This Week

Hall of Presidents at Walt Disney World to Reopen This Week

It’s been just about a year that the Hall of Presidents was closed for a refurbishment. Rumors continued to circulate on when it would be reopened. Today we can confirm the reimagined Hall of Presidents will open tomorrow, Tuesday, December 19. Enhancements to the attraction will bring the story of the American Presidency to life like never before.

The epic theatrical production was envisioned by Walt Disney himself to honor the country by honoring the presidents of the United States. This endeavor began with a single animated figure of President Abraham Lincoln that was developed for the 1964-65 New York World’s Fair. In 1971, advances in technology made it possible for Imagineers to make Walt Disney’s vision a reality by including every chief executive who ever served the United States of America.

Hall of Presidents at Walt Disney World to Reopen This Week

The history of innovation at The Hall of Presidents continues to this day. In addition to updating the show’s content, Imagineers have incorporated the latest in theatrical design and Audio-Animatronics technology. Landmark moments in history come alive on a panoramic 180-degree screen that transports guests across more than 200 years of the American story. High-impact projection, sound, lighting, and other enhancements take guests into rare and indelible moments in history that helped define a nation.

Hall of Presidents at Walt Disney World to Reopen This Week

As has been the tradition with every new president since the attraction debuted, an Audio-Animatronics figure of President Donald J. Trump has been added to the show and features the latest advances in technology that enable smoother and more lifelike movements. President Trump personally recorded remarks exclusively for The Hall of Presidents, just as each sitting president has done for the attraction since the early 1990s.

Rich in innovative storytelling and tradition, The Hall of Presidents carries a legacy and passion for American history that has been part of Disney Parks for more than 50 years.

Highlights from the new Hall of Presidents.

Video Credit : Disney

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Hall of Presidents at Walt Disney World to Reopen This Week

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Disney Officially Announces That A New Cirque du Soleil Show Is In Development for Disney Springs

Cirque du Soleil

We announced earlier this year that “La Nouba” (pictured), the current Cirque du Soleil show running at Disney Springs will be holding it’s final performance this  New Year’s Eve.  Since then, there has been much speculation as to what if anything would be going into the performance space located on the West Side of Disney Springs.

Today, Disney made an official announcement that Walt Disney Parks and Resorts and Cirque du Soleil Entertainment Group are currently working together on an exciting new collaboration.  This new original show will be created by Cirque du Soleil and will pay homage to Disney’s rich history of animation.

Daniel Lamarre, President and CEO of Cirque du Soleil Entertainment Group had this to say about this exciting new collaboration: “We are incredibly inspired by Disney’s immense creative universe. We are convinced that bringing Disney’s magic to life on stage will touch audiences and bring them back to their childhood.”

As of going to print, no official date for the project has been announced.  Readers are encouraged to keep following along with Chip and Co. for the latest in Disney and Cirque du Soleil news and updates.

In the meantime, if you’ll be at Disney World before the end of the year, you should definitely consider getting tickets for the gorgeous and thought-provoking “La Nouba” before it goes dark at the end of this year.  Purchase tickets online today.

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Disney Officially Announces That A New Cirque du Soleil Show Is In Development for Disney Springs

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A Contract Extension Keep Bob Iger at the Company Helm Until 2021

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Along with the news of the Disney-Fox deal that come out last week, Disney has also announced that they have extended the contract of Bob Iger,Chairman and Chief Executive, through 2021.

The extension was not a total surprise. It was expected as a way to give the company stability though the integration of Fox’s assets.  The deal is likely to face a lengthy review period, and will take 12 to 18 months to close the company said.

Iger is staying “at the request of both 21st Century Fox and the Disney board of directors,” according to Disney.

And he will be well compensated for his extended time with Disney. His annual base salary is expected to increase to $3 million at the beginning of 2018. This is an increase of 20% over his previous contract. After Fox transaction closes, his base salary will rise to $3.5 million. The company has set a target bonus of $20 million for Iger, plus $25 million in stock.

Originally Iger was set to pass on the reigns at the end of June 2016. A two-year extension in 2014 changed that. His contract was extended again in March to run through July 2, 2019, giving Disney additional time to search for a successor.

Iger’s time at Disney has been hugely successful for investors. The company’s overall stock-market value has grown 256% since Iger became CEO.  This is more than double the 117% increase in the benchmark Standard & Poor’s 500 index during that span. The current overall stock-mark value is not at $163 billion.

The next head of Disney will certainly have big shoes to fill. And since few inside candidates have emerged through the search, it is thought Disney will be looking outside of the company. Or perhaps the Fox deal will offer a new candidate pool.

This latest extension will give Disney time to find the best possible successor for Iger.

Source: Orlando Sentinel

Photo Credit: Disney

‘Decorating Disney: Holiday Magic’ Premieres Tonight

'Decorating Disney: Holiday Magic' Premieres Tonight

A few weeks ago, I was fortunate enough to be able to take the Adventures by Disney Yuletide Fantasy Tour at Walt Disney World. Part of the tour took us behind the scenes of the magic that is involved in getting the Parks ready for the holidays. Unfortunately, we weren’t permitted to take pictures while we were on the tour which I was kind of bummed about since I would have loved to share some of the magic. However, with tonight’s Decorating Disney: Holiday Magic show airing on FreeForm tonight, viewers get behind-the-scenes access of the larger-than-life themed Christmas trees, miles of lights, garland, and wreaths that bring the spirit of the season alive for Guests this time of year.

Decorating Disney: Holiday Magic, hosted by Whoopi Goldberg, will air tonight at 8 pm EST, as a part of Freeform’s annual “25 Days of Christmas” programming lineup. With special co-hosts Disney Channel’s Descendants star Sofia Carson and “Dancing with the Stars” winner Jordan Fisher, the festive one-hour event will reveal how the holiday magic comes alive at the Disneyland and the Walt Disney World Resorts.

“As a longtime friend of Mickey, there’s no place I’d rather spend the holidays than at the Happiest Place on Earth,” Whoopi said. “To see the incredible work that goes into turning the parks into a winter wonderland is truly magical, and I’m so happy to be a part of it.”

Tune in and let us know what you think!

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'Decorating Disney: Holiday Magic' Premieres Tonight

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Gaze Into The Land of the Dead During a Visit to Epcot’s Mexico Pavilion

Coco

Fans of the Disney•Pixar film Coco are in for a special treat at Epcot’s Mexico Pavilion.  If you look into some of the windows at the front of pavilion you will notice that you are joined by Coco’s ancestors greeting you from The Land of the Dead.

Here’s a look at a few tweets shared by one Disney visitor showing this amazing new feature in stunning detail:

 

Here are a few more shots of the stunning ghosts and colorful Land of the Dead details added into the windows:

 

This is just one of the Coco-themed touches that have been added to the festivities over at the Mexican Pavilion in the World Showcase. In addition, there is also a Coco-inspired Mariachi Band called El Mariachi Coco de Santa Cecelia.  The new Mariachi band plays favorites from the Coco film including “Remember Me” and “The World Es Mi Familia.”  However, visitors should note that the band will only be there for the holiday period and will wrap up performances on January 6, 2018.

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Gaze Into The Land of the Dead During a Visit to Epcot's Mexico Pavilion

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Select Disney World Hotels Eligible for 60-Day FastPasses, Extra Magic Hours

B Resort Spa exterior Disney Springs Resort Area Hotels
B Resort Spa exterior Disney Springs Resort Area Hotels

Good Neighbor Hotels

Rumors have been circulating for some time now that select Disney World Hotels would be eligible for a 60-day FastPass window. Today, we can officially confirm that for 2018, Disney is extending some benefits that are currently available to Walt Disney World Resort Guests and Walt Disney World Swan and Dolphin Hotel Guests. Each Guest, with a valid theme park admission, staying at one of the Disney Springs Resort Area hotels, which are designated Official WALT DISNEY WORLD Hotels will be extended these benefits. The Disney Spring Resort Area hotels include:

  • B Resort & Spa
  • Best Western Lake Buena Vista Resort
  • DoubleTree Guest Suites by Hilton Orlando
  • Hilton Orlando Lake Buena Vista Palace
  • Hilton Orlando Resort Lake Buena Vista
  • Holiday Inn Orlando
  • Wyndham Lake Buena Vista
  • Wyndham Garden Lake Buena Vista

Guests at these Hotels will receive the following benefits:

  • Access to Extra Magic Hours: Guests with a valid theme park ticket, can take advantage of Extra Magic Hours benefit as each day, one of the four Walt Disney World Theme Parks opens early or extends later for Guests to enjoy select attractionsThis benefit will be available January 1 to December 31, 2018.
  • 60-Day FastPass+ Booking Window: Currently, Guests staying at the Hotels listed are allowed to start booking FastPasses 30 days prior to their arrival date. Beginning January 10, 2018, Guests can utilize a 60-day booking window for FastPass selections. Guests will also be able to link their reservation directly to their My Disney Experience account.

These are definitely some big changes! What do you think about them?

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Painting With A View Classes Will Be Offered to DVC Members in 2018

 

Painting With A View Classes Will Be Offered to DVC Members in 2018

Disney Vacation Club Members will soon be able to explore your artistic side at Painting with a View painting classes. DVC Members can join an instructor-led painting class at Top of the World Lounge, located at Bay Lake Tower at Disney’s Contemporary Resort.

Classes will begin on January 2, and will be offered on Tuesday mornings from 9:30 am to 11:30 am and Thursday afternoons from 1:00 pm to 3:00 pm. Members will receive instruction from Award-winning artist Marla E. She will show students how to bring the magic of Disney to life using basic art supplies. Different paintings are featured each day—so you can book a Tuesday class and a Thursday class and create 2 different pictures. The price of each class is $50 per person.

During this experience, you can also enjoy:

Refreshments — Tuesday Morning Classes

During morning classes, you can start the day with a light breakfast. Adults ages 21 and older can also enjoy a complimentary alcoholic beverage. Additional alcoholic beverages will be available for purchase.

Refreshments — Thursday Afternoon Classes

During afternoon classes, you can delight in complimentary snacks, water and soda during this event. Adults ages 21 and older can also enjoy one complimentary glass of wine or beer. Additional beer and wine will be available for purchase.

Incredible Views

Top of the World Lounge is one of the most exclusive spaces at Walt Disney World Resort. It offers sweeping views of Magic Kingdom park from the 16th floor of Bay Lake Tower at Disney’s Contemporary Resort.

A Commemorative Keepsake

At the end of this event, you can take your creation with you—for a fun addition to your home or office!

Members may book up to 180 days in advance by calling Member Services at (800) 800-9800. Full payment is required at the time of booking, with a credit card guarantee. For same-day booking, call the Community Hall at Bay Lake Tower at (407) 824-1347. Same-day availability is not guaranteed. Cancellations must be made 48 hours in advance to avoid surrendering the full payment.

 

Important Information

  • Valid Disney Vacation Club Membership Card and photo I.D. required at check-in.
  • Guests must be at least 12 years of age or older. Guests under 18 years of age must be accompanied by a paying participating parent or guardian.
  • Guests must be 21 years old with a photo I.D. to consume alcohol.
  • Pricing and hours are subject to change without notice.
  • Subject to restrictions and changes without notice.
  • The Top of the World Lounge and observation area are not part of Membership. Limited access is based upon availability and may be terminated without notice.
  • The featured painting changes each month.

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Painting With A View Classes Will Be Offered to DVC Members in 2018

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