Absolutely Lovely Beauty and the Beast Charm Locket

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March 10, 2017

One of my favorite parts of the original Beauty and the Beast movie is the stained glass story montages. I love the enchanting feel it gives to the fairy tale. This Beauty and the Beast Charm Locket captures Belle and the Beast’s happily ever after in a stained glass pendant.

Belle and Prince Adam are pictured in their moment of happily ever after in stained glass on this beautiful locket. Four charms adorn the chain of the pendant featuring a rose, a teapot, a book and a clock face. After all, it is a tale as old as time, so only fitting that a piece of jewelry tells the story. The locket and charms hang on an 18 inch length silver tone chain. This would make a fabulous accent for a DisneyBound look, or just to add a pop of Beauty and the Beast to an every day outfit.

What would you wear with this gorgeous Beauty and the Beast Charm Locket?

ABC News Nightline Offers an Inside Look and Video of Pandora – The World of Avatar

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March 10, 2017

ABC News Nightline gave viewers a pretty incredible sneak peek last night into Pandora – The World of Avatar, which opens at Disney’s Animal Kingdom on May 27, 2017. Filmmaker James Cameron describes how the Avatar world is brought to life at Walt Disney World while C0-Producer Jon Landau provides an inside look and more details of the virtual reality experience called Avatar Flight of Passage. Disney Imagineer Joe Rohde gives us a glimpse into a bioluminescent rainforest during the family attraction called Na’vi River Journey.

Walt Disney World Pastry Chef Stefan Riemer also shares new food and beverage offerings including the Na’vi Blueberry Cheesecake. Floating mountains grace the skyline while exotic plants fill the colorful landscape inside the highly anticipated new world at Disney’s Animal Kingdom.

Pandora – The World of Avatar is sure to look even more spectacular in person when it opens on May 27, 2017! There is still some availability at select resorts under Disney’s Fun & Sun offer for those who’d like to be among the first guests to experience it!

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PANDORA To Release Beauty and the Beast Jewelry Line

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March 10, 2017

PANDORA jewelry announced today that they will be launching a new Beauty and Beast line, consisting of three new charms and a movie themed gift set, to celebrate the release of the live-action Beauty and the Beast film opening in cinemas on March 17th.

The three new pieces include Belle’s Radiant Rose charm, Mrs. Potts & Chip charm and Beauty and the Beast bangle.

In addition to the Disney Beauty and the Beast charm collection, PANDORA Jewelry will also be selling a Disney Beauty and the Beast gift set. Available only in stores, The gift set will include the lovable Mrs. Potts & Chip charm, the dazzling Belle Dress dangle and the iconic Belle Enchanted Rose charm. With every in-store set purchased, guests will also receive a special gift to commemorate the new film, including the Disney Beauty and the Beast soundtrack and custom limited edition lithograph design.

To re-cap the PANDORA Jewelry Disney Beauty and the Beauty collection is comprised of six pieces:

NEW Belle’s Radiant Rose: features an elegant version of the infamous enchanted rose on a sterling silver charm
NEW Mrs. Potts & Chip: features the loveable Mrs. Potts & Chip on a sterling silver charm (included in gift set)
NEW Disney Beauty & the Beast: features the enchanted rose on a sterling silver bangle, reminding consumers that true beauty is found within
Disney, Belle Dress: features the iconic Disney Belle dress on a sterling silver dangle with yellow enamel (included in gift set)
Disney, Belle Enchanted Rose: features the enchanted rose in sterling silver and red enamel, truly embodying the magic of Disney (included in gift set)
Disney, Belle’s Signature Color: features a sterling silver charm with yellow fluorescent Murano glass

The gift set and gift with purchase will be available in-stores only, beginning March 13, 2017. The new Disney Beauty and the Beast jewelry will be available in-stores and online, as well as in Disney Parks and on Disneystore.com, beginning March 16. Guests can view the items online at: http://estore-us.pandora.net/ or via Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.

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New poster for Pixar’s Coco Movie

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March 10, 2017

Director Lee Unkrich just debuted a brand new poster for DISNEY·PIXAR’S “Coco” on Twitter, and revealed that a brand new teaser trailer will debut next week.

Despite his family’s baffling generations-old ban on music, Miguel (voice of newcomer Anthony Gonzalez) dreams of becoming an accomplished musician like his idol, Ernesto de la Cruz (voice of Benjamin Bratt). Desperate to prove his talent, Miguel finds himself in the stunning and colorful Land of the Dead following a mysterious chain of events. Along the way, he meets charming trickster Hector (voice of Gael García Bernal), and together, they set off on an extraordinary journey to unlock the real story behind Miguel’s family history. Directed by Lee Unkrich (“Toy Story 3”), co-directed by Adrian Molina (story artist “Monsters University”) and produced by Darla K. Anderson (“Toy Story 3”), Disney•Pixar’s “Coco” opens in U.S. theaters on Nov. 22, 2017.

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Beauty and the Beast Rose Cup now available at Walt Disney World

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March 10, 2017

Disney Addicts have gone crazy for this Beauty and the Beast Rose Cup.

It came out a few weeks ago at Disneyland and just recently became available at Walt Disney World!

You can now get your hands on this Beauty and the Beast Rose Cup at the Be Our Guest Restaurant in the Magic Kingdom!

The Rose Cup cost around $9 at breakfast or $13 at lunch or dinner is what we have heard, we are waiting on confirmation…

Have you snagged one yet?

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Update: It is being reported on our Facebook page that you can only purchase these cups if you dine at Be Our Guest and they are limiting them to 5 cups per family.

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St. Patrick’s Day Treats Plentiful Throughout Walt Disney World

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March 10, 2017

St. Patrick’s Day treat offerings are plentiful at the Walt Disney World Resort in preparation for next week’s holiday celebration. Though the exact date is Friday, March 17, the Disney chefs are starting the wearin’ (and eatin’) of the green already. Disney Parks Blog has shared with us some of the St. Patrick’s Day delightful treats we can expect to stuff ourselves, I mean enjoy, during the Irish festivities.

The chefs at Ganachery at Disney Springs are offering several St. Patrick’s Day ganache flavors including Irish Stout Ganache, Irish Cream Ganache and Irish Whisky Ganache. These treats will be available through March 18.

The biggest celebration at Walt Disney World Resort is the Mighty St. Patrick’s Day Festival at Raglan Road at Disney Springs. This is the real deal, with Irish Chef Kevin Dundon’s authentic cuisine, Irish bands and pro dancers, a fine selection of beers and cocktails and all sorts of St. Pat’s fun. The party stretches from March 16-19, and the craic (Gaelic for fun) will be mighty.

On St. Patrick’s Day, you can find the cutest cupcake at Fountain View at Epcot: yellow cake with green and white buttercream and a leprechaun hat made of a chocolate sandwich cookie and a marshmallow. Three gold nuggets (from the pot of gold at the end of the rainbow?) are the finishing touch.

In Magic Kingdom Park’s Main Street Bakery, the St. Pat’s cupcake with vanilla buttercream frosting with four-leaf clover sprinkles is the perfect holiday Instagram opportunity. And beginning March 12 at Casey’s Corner, celebrate with a new gourmet hot dog, topped with corned beef, Swiss cheese, sauerkraut and whole grain mustard.

If you’re passing through Disney’s Contemporary Resort on the monorail, stop in Contempo Café for a fancy Leprechaun’s Pot of Gold Cupcake, a delectable vanilla cupcake filled with green lemon filling with a dollop of yellow “gold” lemon filling in the center, then topped with green swirled buttercream icing and decorations of gold chocolate coins and sprinkles. Take a photo before you’re tempted to start eating.

At Epcot, Rose & Crown Pub in the United Kingdom pavilion celebrates the day with green beer – perfect with the restaurant’s corned beef and cabbage.

What St. Patrick’s Day treat from Walt Disney World sounds the best to you? Let me know in the comment box below.

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New Kidcot Experience Added for Flower and Garden Festival

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March 10, 2017

For those of you who aren’t familiar with Kidcot at Epcot, it’s a great way for your kids to stay entertained and learn some fantastic things about other cultures while walking around the park. Kids are given a paper Duffy the Disney Bear on a stick that they can color and get stamped like a passport at each country they participate. My kids love getting to see their name written in different languages at the stations at each country!

Our Kidcot Fun Stops have a whole new look! Now your littlest travelers can make unique masterpieces themed for #ArtfulEpcot! pic.twitter.com/XldVA0OcHa

— WDW Today (@WDWToday) January 27, 2017

This year there is a new Kidcot station being offered that is special for the Flower and Garden Festival, aiming to help kids learn more about agriculture. According to Orlando Parks News, kids can now pick up a Flower and Garden Field Guide, and follow along, tracking the native berries and plants at each pavilion as they go.

Sounds like a great way for them to have fun and learn a little something at the same time!

Will you be checking out the new Field Guide on your visit to the Epcot International Flower and Garden festival?

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Stitch’s Great Escape Reopening Next Week

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March 10, 2017

Stitch’s Great Escape will be open for four days next week from Monday, March 13 to Friday, March 17. The operating hours will be from 10am to 6pm. This attraction, located in Magic Kingdom’s Tomorrowland, currently only operates seasonally, or in other words, it only operates during busy times.

Stitch’s Great Escape opened in late 2004, and it features the blue-ish rambunctious alien character from “Lilo & Stitch,” a Disney animated film that debuted in 2002.

Our very own Anonymouse is predicting that they will be closing this ride permanently to make way for possibly a new Wreck it Ralph ride.

Have you been able to see Stitch’s Great Escape on one of your trips?

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Glass Slipper Challenge Renamed Disney Fairy Tale Challenge in 2018 Disney Princess Half Marathon Weekend

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March 10, 2017

The “Glass Slipper Challenge” during Disney Princess Half Marathon Weekend has been renamed to “Disney Fairy Tale Challenge.” The 19.3 mile royal adventure combines two days of magical runs including the Disney Princess Enchanted 10K followed by the 10th Anniversary Disney Princess Half Marathon. Registration for the 2018 Disney Princess Half Marathon opens on May 2, 2017. Disney Vacation Club Members can typically register one week prior to general registration.

Disney Fairy Tale Challenge Highlights

Two courses through the Walt Disney World® Resort totaling 19.3 miles
Disney Characters and Entertainment on course
Family Reunion Area with Disney Entertainment and Characters
Event Weekend Transportation for all Walt Disney World Resort Guests

Disney Fairy Tale Challenge Participants Receive:

5th Anniversary Disney Fairy Tale Challenge Finisher Medal, along with Disney Princess Half Marathon and Disney Princess Enchanted 10K Finisher Medals for completing the Half Marathon and 10K
Champion Short-Sleeved Tech Shirts for the Half Marathon, 10K and Fairy Tale Challenge in Women’s or Men’s Cut
Official Digital Event Guide
Virtual Goody Bag
Personalized bib (Must register by November 14, 2017 for name to appear on bib)*
On-course and post-race refreshments
ChronoTrack B-tag timed races, with live runner tracking signup for friends and family for both events
Runner’s World Trial Subscription

To receive the Disney Fairy Tale Challenge Finisher Medal, you must register for the Disney Fairy Tale Challenge. Registering for the 10K and Half Marathon individually will not make you eligible to receive the Disney Fairy Tale Challenge Finisher Medal.

The 10th anniversary Disney Princess Half Marathon Weekend will be held at Walt Disney World Resort February 22 – 25, 2018 and the cost is $340 per runner. Click here for more information or sign up for an email reminder today.

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12 ways to have an Enchanting “Beauty and the Beast” at the Walt Disney World Resort

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March 10, 2017

On March 17, the much anticipated live-action film “Beauty and the Beast” will premiere in theaters nationwide. Fans looking to celebrate the classic fairy tale before the new film’s release need look no further than Walt Disney World Resort, where there are a multitude of unique “Beauty and the Beast” experiences just waiting to say “bonjour.”

Here are a few options:

Tale as Old as Time: Guests are invited to be a part of the story at Enchanted Tales with Belle in Fantasyland at Magic Kingdom Park. Guests are transported through an enchanted mirror to Beast’s castle. They’re just in time to help Lumiere and Madame Wardrobe host a very special surprise for Belle. The audience gets to play various characters from the film to re-tell the story of how Belle and Beast met just before she has dinner with Beast.

Song as old as Rhyme: Guests can also interact with the story and the music from “Beauty and the Beast” with several entertainment options at both Disney’s Hollywood Studios and Magic Kingdom Park.

Disney’s Hollywood Studios:

Beauty and the Beast – Live on Stage! immerses guests in a Broadway-style show where Belle, Gaston, Beast, Mrs. Potts and other characters perform songs and scenes from the classic film. The 25-minute performance takes place daily at the Theater of the Stars.

A sneak peek of the upcoming live-action film is screening at the theater inside of the Walt Disney: One Man’s Dream attraction now through March 26. Guests also can see Belle’s iconic yellow ball gown and the Enchanted Rose from the live-action film in a gallery exhibit inside the attraction.

Magic Kingdom Park:

Belle and Beast lead off the Disney Festival of Fantasy Parade as it loops from Frontierland to Main Street, U.S.A. This sight-and-sound spectacular celebrates the magic of Fantasyland with several Disney friends and colorful floats. Parade kick off is 3 p.m. daily.

Put Our Service to the Test: Soup du jour, hot hors d’oeuvres, Walt Disney World restaurants only live to serve. Guests can find several “Beauty and the Beast” dining opportunities throughout the theme parks and Disney Springs.

Be Our Guest Restaurant: This one-of-a-kind dining experience can be found inside Beast’s castle in Fantasyland at Magic Kingdom Park. Be Our Guest brings the story of “Beauty and the Beast” to life with atmospheric and culinary delights. It features an elegant ballroom, a Rose Gallery and the infamous West Wing for diners, with snowy views of the French countryside. Guests can even try the Grey Stuff, which is sure to be delicious. Beast, the master of the castle, meets with diners in his study after their meal. The French-style restaurant serves quick-service breakfast and lunch, and full-service dining for dinner.

Gaston’s Tavern: This French-style lodge is decorated with hunting trophies and other keepsakes dedicated to Gaston. Guests can sit in his fireside chair, complete with signature antler décor, and sip on LeFou’s brew, a frozen apple juice beverage infused with a hint of toasted marshmallow and topped with mango foam. The Tavern, located in Fantasyland at Magic Kingdom Park, also serves a variety of pastries, including the signature giant cinnamon roll. The strapping Gaston himself can be found meeting adoring fans outside the Tavern as well.

Akershus Royal Banquet Hall: Guests can dine with several Disney Princesses, including Belle, in the Norway Pavilion at Epcot. Guests of all ages can visit for breakfast, lunch or dinner in this medieval castle setting, mingling with the princesses who pose for photos and sign autographs.

Guests also can find unique pastries inspired by the Beauty and the Beast story at several locations, including the Enchanted Rose cake at Amorette’s Patisserie at Disney Springs and a Belle-inspired vanilla cupcake at Main Street Confectionary at Magic Kingdom Park.

A Beauty but a Funny Girl: Belle meets her fans in the France Pavilion at Epcot. Topiaries in France shaped like Belle, Beast and other “Beauty and the Beast” characters are showcased during the International Flower and Garden Festival, which runs now until May 29.

Little princesses also can get the royal Belle treatment at Bibbidi Bobbiidi Boutique, located at both Disney Springs and inside Cinderella Castle at Magic Kingdom Park. Fairy Godmothers-in-Training transform young guests with princess costumes, hairstyles, nails and more.

For brides-to-be, there are endless ways to include “Beauty and the Beast”-inspired touches to their big day thanks to Disney’s Fairytale Weddings and Honeymoons. Brides can customize everything from their wedding decorations to the menu to wearing a Belle-inspired gown.

Enter Disney Magic Kingdoms Beauty and the Beast Sweepstakes

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March 9, 2017

Fans of the Disney Magic Kingdoms app should head on over to the official website disney-magic-kingdoms.com for a chance to win their Beauty and the Beast Sweepstakes.

2 Grand Prize Winners will receive a brand new iPhone 7. Five lucky runners up will receive a $100 Gift Card to the Disney Store and 10 runners up will receive 1000 Gems that can be used for Magic Kingdoms in-game perks.

The contest officially begins on 03/11/17 and is open to anyone aged 18 or older. All entries must be in by 04/11/17. No purchase is necessary to win. The contest is open to individuals in the United States and Canada (with the exception of Quebec, North Dakota, Vermont, Connecticut and Maryland).

Good luck and be sure to check out Disney’s new live action Beauty and the Beast which opens in theaters on March 17th.

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“Thor: Ragnarok” First Looks And Story Plot!

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March 9, 2017

Thor: Ragnarok (2017) Thor (Chris Hemsworth)

At the end of “Age of Ultron” Thor was flying off to investigate the infinity stones and what was behind the collection of them. At the end of “Thor: Dark World” Loki was impersonating their father, Odin. But then, at the end of “Doctor Strange” we find out he and Loki were both in New York looking into the disappearance of their father. So what the heck is happening in Ragnarock? Here’s what we heard:

Loki’s rather careless governing leads to the reemergence of an imprisoned Hela (Cate Blanchett). Thor’s initial encounter with Hela gets him blasted to Sakaar, a barbaric planet ruled by the charming but nefarious Grandmaster (Jeff Goldblum). Valkyrie (Tessa Thompson), a tough, hard-drinking warrior hiding out on Sakaar brings the god to the Grandmaster. “Thor is a bit of a fanboy for the Valkyrie, the elite women warriors,” Hemsworth says. Thor is then forced into becoming a gladiator, which leads to his haircut and the loss of his trusty hammer. (His replacement weapons include a pair of swords seen on EW’s cover.)

“Thor: Ragnarok” First Looks And Story Plot! — Thor: Ragnarok (2017)
Hela (Cate Blanchett)

WE also discover Sakaar’s most popular and successful gladiator. Bruce Banner, a.k.a. the Hulk. Wha!!?? Comics fans will recognize this plotline as part of the popular Planet Hulk series. “He’s much more of a character than the green rage machine you’ve seen in the Avengers movies,” Ruffalo says of this new Hulk. “He’s got a swagger. He’s like a god.”

Once Thor and Hulk unite, “Ragnarok” becomes a sort of buddy, road-trip film, with director Taika Waititi drawing inspiration from movies like “48 HRS”., “Withnail and I”, and even “Planes, Trains and Automobiles”. The director particularly wanted to show off Hemsworth’s comedic abilities, only recently exploited in films like “ Ghostbusters”. “He’s so good and underutilized in that department,” Waititi says. “He’s legitimately one of the funniest things in this film.”

Fans will also see some familiar faces, like Benedict Cumberbatch’s Stephen Strange. Teases Feige, “There’s not a whole lot that takes place on Earth in this film, and that’s one of the things that does.”

The events of “Ragnarok” will also help set up Marvel’s biggest Phase 3 installment, “Avengers: Infinity War”, the first half of which is due in May 2018. But Waititi is adamant that his film will not only stand on its own, it will reinvent the franchise. “A lot of what we’re doing with the film is, in a way, kind of dismantling and destroying the old idea and rebuilding it in a new way that’s fresh,” he says. “Everyone’s got a slightly new take on their characters, so in that way, it feels like [this is] the first Thor.”