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Turner Broadcasting Sets Huge “Star Wars” Movie Rights Deal With Disney

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Turner Broadcasting has paid a pretty penny for exclusive rights to the Force. The Time Warner division has struck a nine-figure deal with Disney for basic cable rights to ten “Star Wars” movies, and made a separate agreement with 20th Century Fox for the original 1977 blockbuster.

The deal will make TBS and TNT the TV home of the “Star Wars” series. The sale of the 11 movies — four of which have yet to be released — has been in the works for nearly a year. NBCUniversal’s USA Network and Fox’s FX Networks were known to have been among the contenders for the package.
The value of the deal is estimated by industry sources to be at least $250 million over a license term that runs through at least 2022, given the release schedule for the later titles. Last year’s global blockbuster “Star Wars: The Force Awakens” which pulled in $2 billion at the worldwide box office, is believed to have commanded a license fee of around $35 million-$40 million. The four other upcoming titles are believed to be in the same range. Turner and Disney declined to comment on financial terms of the pact.

“Force Awakens” is the first of a trilogy that will continue with “Episode VIII” in 2017 and “Episode IX” in 2019. Two stand-alone pics — “Rogue One: A Star Wars Story” and a young Han Solo saga — are set for release in December and 2018, respectively.

“Force Awakens” will arrive on Turner in early 2018 after completing its pay TV run on Starz. “Rogue One” will be available to Turner in 2019. The six older “Star Wars” titles will begin airing over six consecutive nights on TNT starting Sept. 20. The cabler also has “Star Wars” movie marathons set for Sept. 24-25. It will set another marathon of the six pics leading up to the Dec. 16 bow of “Rogue One” — a marketing push that will help Disney and help TNT draft off the box office buzz for the refurbished “Star Wars” universe.

“The ‘Star Wars’ movies and characters are beloved across generations, captivating audiences and breaking box office records around the globe for nearly four decades,” said Deborah K. Bradley, executive vice president of networks optimization, content strategy and commercialization for Turner. “Through this deal, TNT and TBS will be the exclusive basic cable home of one of the most iconic, enduring and valuable movie franchises of all time, giving viewers the chance to watch this amazing collection from the very beginning.”

Turner will also be granted on-demand rights to offer the movies on its ad-supported streaming and VOD platforms. It’s understood that the deal terms even specify a minimum ad load for Turner’s streaming/VOD plays of the “Star Wars” pics. That’s in part to differentiate that window from Disney’s other premium digital distribution options for the titles.

Industry sources noted that the deal was complicated by the fact that the newer titles (other than “Force Awakens”) will be coming to basic cable after more than yearlong run on Netflix. Disney set a groundbreaking pay TV output deal with Netflix that covers its theatrical releases for 2016-2018. The exposure for the titles on the streaming giant added a wrinkle to determining the value of the titles in the ad-supported cable window.

Despite the hefty price tag, Disney still retains the option of selling the newer titles to broadcast TV for limited airings after Netflix’s pay TV window ends.

Fox holds the TV rights to the original film, which it distributed theatrically for director George Lucas back in the day. Disney scooped up the “Star Wars” world with its $4 billion purchase of Lucasfilm in 2012.

Disney’s Castaway Cay voted the Best Cruise Line Private Island

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Cruise Critic’s had their members vote on the best Cruise Choice Destination; Best Cruise Line Private Island and the award went to…

Disney’s Castaway Cay!

Castaway Cay is located in the Bahamas and is on the Bahamian and Caribbean cruises offered by Disney Cruise Line.

That is not the only award which Castaway Cay won, the beautiful Island also topped the list as the most highly-ranked island in all of the Caribbean categories; best Eastern, Western and Southern Caribbean islands.

Castaway Cay offers many activities for Disney Cruise Line passengers such as relax in an inner tube, snorkel in the Caribbean blue, interact with live stingrays and go biking along an offshore trail, parasailing, watercraft ski adventure, stroll scenic, tropical terrain on a guided walking tour before embarking on a kayak adventure and uncovering the tranquil side of Castaway Cay. Sample local Bahamian rums and hear folklore from your crew as you enjoy a relaxing beach experience at a deserted island beach. Snorkel, bike ride and enjoy a high speed boat adventure during this thrilling island tour, exclusively for teens. Or the adult only adventures which include a snorkeling expedition where you’ll explore coral reefs with your guide in search of tropical fish, sea turtles, queen conch, spiny lobster, and other beautifully colored marine creatures.

Have you ever visited Castaway Cay, do you agree with Cruise Critics? What do you love most about this island? 

Disney’s Typhoon Lagoon will be closing the Shark Reef

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Disney’s Typhoon Lagoon will be permanently closing The Shark Reef at the end of October 2016.

This attraction give guests the chance to snorkel with sharks and tropical fish in a 100 x 23 foot reef (a saltwater tank complete with a sunken ship). There is also an observation area for guest who just want to watch while staying dry!

In place of the Shark Reef Typhoon Lagoon will be opening a raft ride for the family called Miss Fortune Falls, this ride will be opening in 2017.

 

Have you swam with the sharks? Will you miss this attraction? Comment below! 

Is Disney Changing The Color of Cinderella’s Castle Spires at the Magic Kingdom?

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Cinderella’s Castle has been undergoing some painting as the work crews begin to cover the Castle with icicle lights for the upcoming winter holiday season.  I noticed that some of the spires are actually silver now.  Is Disney actually changing the color of Cinderella’s Castle Spires?

I decided to stroll around to the back of the castle to see what was going on.  The ever-popular Walt Disney World Crane is there in all his glory; back to photo-bomb your Cinderella Castle photos.  The Crane was supporting a man in a yellow basket who was actually painting one of the spires as I observed from the ground.  No answers were apparent, other than the fact that the crew is actually painting the spires with a silver-colored paint.  I decided to move on in search of answers.

I walked all the way around the castle to see the painting progress from different vantage points.  From whatever angle you are seeing Cinderella’s Castle, the silver color is very noticeable.  We are used to seeing the spires all in blue.  As you can see, blue is still the color of most of them.  Inquiring minds want to know what this is all about, which is why I began speaking with Cast Members and asking about why the spires are being painted silver.  I spoke with three Cast Members, and received three different answers.  Here is what I discovered.

  1.  The first Cast Member I saw told me that Disney is, in fact, painting all of the spires silver.
  2. The second Cast Member I spoke with informed me that the silver paint is the base coat and that the blue color will go over the silver.
  3. The third Cast Member I asked stated that the Castle spires are being painted silver for the upcoming winter holidays.

After speaking with Cast Members I was more curious than ever!  Therefore, I present the question to all of you, our Chip and Company Walt Disney World fans and followers.  Can you tell me if Disney is changing the color of Cinderella’s Castle spires?

Please leave your comments in the box below.

2016 Epcot International Food & Wine Festival Booths & Menus

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Disney World Resort guests are invited to join the fun when the Epcot International Food & Wine Festival presented by Chase turns 21 from Sept. 14-Nov. 14, 2016. The longer-than-ever party will feature global and specialty cuisine, refreshing new beverages and three live concerts nightly.

The 62-day festival at Disney’s Epcot theme park will showcase 30 global marketplaces including four new Future World marketplaces featuring fresh culinary concepts to pair with select wines, beers, cocktails and other beverages. ABC’s Emmy Award-winning lifestyle series, “The Chew,” will broadcast from the festival for the second year and will participate in one of the new Future World festival marketplaces, The Chew Collective. The festival is believed to be the largest food and wine event of its kind in the world.

I was out here today and was able to get photos of the Food Booths & Menus.

Check them out below:

Freeform Announces Its ‘13 Nights Of Halloween’ Programming Spell-Tacular!

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Freeform scares up some fun with its annual 13 Nights Of Halloween celebration, featuring programming filled with thrills and chills as you count down to Halloween. The popular programming event, now in its 18th year, kicks off on Wednesday, October 19 and concludes on Monday, October 31. It will feature the network television premiere of “R.L. Stine’s Monsterville: Cabinet of Souls” and the Freeform premiere of “Spooky Buddies.” Plus, the long time favorite “Hocus Pocus.”

The Freeform app and Freeform.com are also getting into the haunting holiday spirit with a special 13 Nights of Halloween section, featuring such movies as “Halloweentown,” “Halloweentown II: Kalabar’s Revenge,” “Halloweentown High,” “Return to Halloweentown High,” Tim Burton’s “The Nightmare Before Christmas,” “R.L. Stine’s Monsterville: Cabinet of Souls,” “Scooby-Doo,” “Scooby-Doo 2: Monsters Unleashed,” Tim Burton’s “Corpse Bride,” “The Goonies,” “Practical Magic” and, for the first time on digital, “Hocus Pocus.”

Following is a listing of frightful programming taking place October 19 – 31 during Freeform’s

13 NIGHTS OF HALLOWEEN:

Night One – Wednesday, October 19
The 18th annual 13 NIGHTS OF HALLOWEEN kicks off with the spooky classic Tim Burton’s “The Nightmare Before Christmas” (5:30 – 7:00 p.m. EDT). Next, it’s the network television premiere of “R.L. Stine’s Monsterville: Cabinet of Souls” (7:00 – 9:00 p.m. EDT). Then, everyone’s favorite Halloween sisters from “Hocus Pocus” (9:00 – 11:00 p.m. EDT) deliver the scares. Tim Burton’s “Corpse Bride” (12:00 – 2:00 a.m. EDT) rounds out the evening with an invitation to the creepiest wedding ever!

Night Two – Thursday, October 20
Tim Burton’s “The Nightmare Before Christmas” (3:30 – 5:00 p.m. EDT) is back for another round of holiday fun, followed by the beloved Halloween classic “Hocus Pocus” (5:00 – 7:00 p.m. EDT). Then, hang out with everyone’s favorite frightening family, “The Addams Family” (7:00 – 9:00 p.m. EDT) and “Addams Family Values” (9:00– 11:00 p.m. EDT). Finally, get to know the mother-daughter scream queen team in “The Final Girls” (12:00 – 2:00 a.m. EDT).

Night Three – Friday, October 21
They’re creepy and they’re kooky, mysterious and spooky, they’re altogether ooky, they’re “The Addams Family” (4:30 – 6:30 p.m. EDT) and “Addams Family Values” (6:30 – 8:30 p.m. EDT). Then, try to outrun the Headless Horseman terrorizing the town of “Sleepy Hollow” (8:30 – 11:00 p.m. EDT). Stay up late for extra chills with “Tim Burton’s “Frankenweenie” (12:00 – 2:00 a.m. EDT).

Night Four – Saturday, October 22
The day of Halloween hijinks kicks off with the Freeform premiere of “Spooky Buddies” (7:00 – 9:10 a.m. EDT). Then it’s “ParaNorman“ (9:10 – 11:20 a.m. EDT), followed by “Sleepy Hollow” (11:20 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. EDT). Always remember, “The Goonies” (2:00 – 4:40 p.m. EDT) are good enough. Later, grab some Rooby Racks and catch a double feature of “Scooby-Doo” (4:40 – 6:50 p.m. EDT) and “Scooby-Doo 2: Monsters Unleashed” (6:50 – 9:00 p.m. EDT). Enroll with Mike and Sulley in Disney∙Pixar’s “Monsters University” (9:00 – 11:30 p.m. EDT), and stay to watch Buzz, Woody and all your favorite toys work together to track down their missing friend in Disney∙Pixar’s “Toy Story of TERROR!” (11:30 p.m. – 12:00 a.m. EDT). Cap off your day of thrills with a walk down the aisle with Tim Burton’s “Corpse Bride” (12:00 – 2:00 a.m. EDT).

Night Five – Sunday, October 23
Cuddle under the covers while watching “The Goonies” (7:30 – 10:10 a.m. EDT). Then, revisit “R.L. Stine’s Monsterville: Cabinet of Souls” (10:10 a.m. – 12:20 p.m. EDT). Next, see if you can help the meddling kids solve mysteries in “Scooby-Doo” (12:20 – 2:30 p.m. EDT) and “Scooby-Doo 2: Monsters Unleashed” (2:30 – 4:40 p.m. EDT). Catch the story of a magical little girl in Matilda (4:40 – 6:50 p.m. EDT). Later, hang with Woody and Buzz in Disney∙Pixar’s “Toy Story of TERROR!” (6:50 – 7:20 p.m. EDT). Scare yourself silly with Disney∙Pixar’s “Monsters University,” (7:20 – 9:50 p.m. EDT). Finish your night with the Sanderson Sisters in “Hocus Pocus” (9:50 p.m. – 12:00 a.m. EDT).

Night Six – Monday, October 24
Fall in love – at your own risk – with the Owens sisters in “Practical Magic” (7:00 – 9:00 a.m. EDT). Later, check in with magical Matilda (3:00 – 5:00 p.m. EDT). Spend some time with Gomez, Morticia and the rest of “The Addams Family” (5:00 – 7:00 p.m. EDT) and learn some “Addams Family Values” (7:00 – 9:00 p.m. EDT). Enjoy a bit of “Hocus Pocus” (9:00 – 11:00 p.m. EDT) and end your night with some hilarious hi-jinkies in “Scooby-Doo” (12:00 – 2:00 a.m. EDT).

Night Seven – Tuesday, October 25
It’s a love triangle to end all love triangles in ”Death Becomes Her” (7:00 – 9:00 a.m. EDT). Then, hang with Uncle Fester and “The Addams Family” (4:00 – 6:00 p.m. EDT), followed by “Addams Family Values” (6:00 – 8:00 p.m. EDT). Finish off the night with “Halloweentown” (12:00 – 2:00 a.m. EDT).

Night Eight – Wednesday, October 26
Learn some new tricks with “The Sorcerer’s Apprentice” (4:00 – 6:00 p.m. EDT). Then, Barnabas Collins returns from the dead in “Dark Shadows” (6:00 – 8:30 p.m. EDT). Next, don’t lose your head in “Sleepy Hollow” (8:30 – 11:00 p.m. EDT). Finally, it’s “Halloweentown II: Kalabar’s Revenge” (12:00 – 2:00 a.m. EDT).

Night Nine – Thursday, October 27
Join Chunk in “The Goonies” (4:00 – 6:30 p.m. EDT) and Ichabod Crane in “Sleepy Hollow” (6:30 – 9:00 p.m. EDT). Then, mix up some mischief with “Hocus Pocus” (9:00 – 11:00 p.m. EDT). End your day attending “Halloweentown High” (12:00 – 2:00 a.m. EDT).

Night Ten – Friday, October 28
On frightful Friday, go treasure hunting with “The Goonies” (12:00 – 2:30 p.m. EDT) and practice some “Hocus Pocus” (2:30 – 4:30 p.m. EDT). Then, volunteer as Tribute with the double feature “The Hunger Games” (4:30 – 7:30 p.m. EDT) and “The Hunger Games: Catching Fire” (7:30 – 11:00 p.m. EDT). Round out the night with “Return to Halloweentown” (12:00 – 2:00 a.m. EDT).

Night Eleven – Saturday, October 29
What’s this? What’s this? A day of double features, starting with Tim Burton’s “The Nightmare Before Christmas” (7:00 – 8:35 a.m. EDT) and “Corpse Bride” (8:35 – 10:35 a.m. EDT). Next up, “The Hunger Games” (10:35 a.m. – 1:45 p.m. EDT) and “The Hunger Games: Catching Fire” (1:45 – 5:15 p.m. EDT). Later, spend time some with Uncle Fester and Cousin It in “The Addams Family” (5:15 – 7:20 p.m. EDT) and “Addams Family Values” (7:20 – 9:25 p.m. EDT). Mix up a potion with some “Hocus Pocus” (9:25 – 11:30 p.m. EDT) and cap off the night with one more Tim Burton classic, “Sleepy Hollow” (11:30 p.m. – 2:00 a.m. EDT).

Night Twelve – Sunday, October 30
You are cordially invited to see Tim Burton’s “Corpse Bride” (7:00 – 9:00 a.m. EDT) before going on an extraordinary adventure with the pups of “Spooky Buddies” (9:00 – 11:05 a.m. EDT). Then, it’s a double feature of everyone’s favorite hungry hound “Scooby-Doo” (11:05 a.m. – 1:10 p.m. EDT) and “Scooby-Doo 2: Monsters Unleashed” (1:10 – 3:15 p.m. EDT). Let Lurch show you inside the home of “The Addams Family” (3:15 – 5:20 p.m. EDT) and brush up on your “Addams Family Values” (5:20 – 7:25 p.m. EDT). Watch out for those witchy sisters in “Hocus Pocus” (7:25 – 9:30 p.m. EDT). Stay up if you dare for “Sleepy Hollow” (9:30 p.m. – 12:00 a.m. EDT).

Night Thirteen – Monday, October 31
All Hallows Eve is upon us and promises to bring with it a day full of ghosts, witches and monsters. The day kicks off with “The Goonies” (7:00 – 9:30 a.m. EDT). Then, watch “ParaNorman” (11:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. EDT) fight off ghosts and zombies. Next, it’s your last chance to catch “Scooby-Doo” (1:00– 3:00 p.m. EDT) and “Scooby-Doo 2: Monsters Unleashed” (3:00 – 5:00 p.m. EDT) before saying goodbye to “The Addams Family” (5:00 – 7:00 p.m. EDT) and “Addams Family Values” (7:00 – 9:00 p.m. EDT). Wrap up 13 Nights of chills with back to back airings of “Hocus Pocus” (9:00 – 11:00 p.m. EDT, and 12:00 – 2:00 a.m. EDT).

California Adventure Park invites you to enjoy some special Twilight Zone Tower of Terror Final Check-Out foods!

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The Twilight Tower of Terror will be closing at Disney California Adventure on  January 2, 2017, however before the final drop there are some tasty eats you are welcome to enjoy now!

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Award Weiner is offering The Tower Drop Dog which is a hot dog with some funk. The Tower Drop Dog is an all-beef frank dipped in red-pepper ketchup, topped with grilled onions, peppers and an onion crunch on a black noir potato bun.

Pretty creepy!

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Or you can enjoy a drink at Carthay Circle Restaurant and Lounge, a special martini called The Drop. This drink is made with Midori with Irish cream and drops of grenadine which gives it a spooky look!

Like the Twilight Tower of Terror these fun items will not be around for long so don’t miss out on your chance to grab one!

Haunted Decorations with Disney Villains Luminary Kit

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I love a quick and simple way to add a little extra decoration to my home. This Disney Villains Luminary KitHaunted Decorations with Disney Villains Luminary Kit is the perfect way to add an extra Disney touch, with no fuss.

Simply pop open the luminary bags, and insert the glow sticks, for a fiery villains glow. Simple and safe to use, this set of 5 luminary bags features your favorite Disney Villains characters. Cruella, Ursula, Maleficent, Jafar and Dr. Facilier are perfect for lighting up pathways and porches for parties or Halloween Trick or Treaters.

Would you decorate your porch or sidewalk with the Disney Villains Luminary Kit?

TeePublic Site Wide Sale Going on Just in Time for Fall!

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Great news the TeePublic site wide sale is on now!

Now through September 18th, our friends at TeePublic are having their $14 Tee Shirt Sale! All Tee Shirts on the Chip and Co Store are included in this sale or you can check out some of the spooky Disney Halloween designs from some of the other amazing Disney Designers.

September TeePublic Sale: 

Deal Details:

September 14th – September 18th

Deal Details:

  • T-Shirts – $14
  • Mens V-Neck – $18
  • Tanks – $18
  • Zip Up Hoodie – $38
  • Hoodies – $35
  • Crew necks – $30
  • BaseBall Tees – $17
  • LongSleeve Tees – $15
  • Scoop Neck – $21
  • Infant Onsie – $15
  • Kids Tees – $14
  • Prints and Canvas 25% Off
  • Mugs – $12
  • NoteBooks – $10
  • Laptop Cases – $30

Just click here to check out all of the fabulous Disney or non Disney designs, there’s also lots of Halloween Designs. If you want to check out some of our Disney Addict inspired designs click here.

Planet Hollywood in Disney Springs is now hiring full and part time employees

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Planet Hollywood at Disney Springs in Walt Disney World has been new renovated and is now hiring! They are currently looking for 500 full and part time employees, the job fair will take place September 20th-24th between the hours of 12pm-8pm. The job fair will be located at The Wyndham Lake Buena Vista which is located in the Disney Springs Resorts Area.

 WHAT: 

Planet Hollywood, America’s preeminent restaurant destination dedicated to celebrating the entertainment industry, is revealing a much-anticipated new menu created in partnership with dynamic chef and television personality, Guy Fieri, as well as an updated design to be revealed this fall. As the brand prepares to re-open its doors, the human resources team is preparing to onboard 500 full and part-time employees. “We are thrilled, after our massive renovation, to be ready to hire our team for the Planet Hollywood Observatory, said Robert Earl, Founder and Chairman, Planet Hollywood International. “We are hoping to attract the best from our community’s impressive talent pool to fill these 500 positions.”

The hiring event will be held from 12 p.m. to 8 p.m. daily from September 20 through September 24 at the Wyndham Lake Buena Vista, located in the Disney Springs Resort Area at 1850 Hotel Plaza Blvd, Orlando, FL 32830. Positions available range from servers to prep cooks.

Planet Hollywood is among the many restaurants opening in the revamped Disney Springs.

WHERE: 

Wyndham Lake Buena Vista Disney Springs Resort Area

1850 Hotel Plaza Blvd

Orlando, FL 32830

WHEN: September 20 – September 24, 2016

12 p.m. to 8 p.m. daily

 

For more information, visit www.planethollywood.com

3 Disney Characters leaving the Magic Kingdom

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We have some sad news to report today from the Magic Kingdom. It is being reported that Disney is going to removing 3 characters from the Magic Kingdom.

Starting October 2nd, 2016 Woody & Jessie are going to be leaving the Magic Kingdom. Their meet & greet area was back by Splash Mountain and it is said their final day will be on October 1st. The word on the street is that they are being moved to Pixar Place in Hollywood Studios, for now treat that as gossip ok?

Next up on the chopping block is Rafiki from the Adventureland/Sunshine Terrace area. Really this is not a big deal considering you can also see him at Rifiki’s Planet Watch in the Animal Kingdom as well.

No word on when Rifiki is leaving but I hear it is soon.

Disney is always moving characters around at the parks. For more character news click here.

Finally Disney iOS10 Stickers Have Made their Debut!

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Many Disney fans have been hoping and wishing for Disney themed stickers and emojis for quite some time. That day is now finally here! Disney iOS10 stickers have joined our messages with the latest iphone update.

Disney Consumer Products and Interactive Media (DCPI) has launched Disney Stickers, a series of sticker packs that enable Apple iOS10 users to enhance their iMessage communications with Disney characters and props. Disney Stickers users can tell their daily stories through a modern day blank canvas – the iMessage platform – and express their creativity and storytelling through rich, animated stickers featuring characters and art from beloved Disney stories. Amp up a vacation photo with a sticker of Stitch from Lilo & Stitch; share your excitement for the weekend with a sticker of Joy from Inside Out; or celebrate epic teamwork through a Han and Chewie sticker from Star Wars — Disney Stickers convey everyday emotions and expressions that are better said with visuals than words.

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Disney Stickers from favorite Disney franchises and characters, include:

  • Disney Stickers: Mickey & Friends
  • Disney Stickers: Princess
  • Disney Stickers: Finding Dory
  • Disney Stickers: Frozen
  • Disney Stickers: The Lion King
  • Disney Stickers: Cats and Dogs
  • Disney Stickers: Stitch
  • Disney Stickers: Zootopia
  • Disney Stickers: Beauty and the Beast
  • Disney Stickers: Inside Out
  • Star Wars Stickers

Each Disney Stickers pack includes 21 stickers and costs $1.99 per pack. Disney Stickers packs are available now for download globally in most countries through the Apple iMessage App Store on iOS 10. New packs featuring additional characters and art will launch throughout the year.

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What a fun and exciting update! Which other characters are you looking forward to seeing in the future?