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What you should know about the Disney Chase Visa Rewards Card

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If you didn’t know already, there is a Disney Chase Visa that will give you some amazing Disney perks. The card is available through Chase bank, is an actual credit card, and gives you 1%  back in the form of Disney Reward Dollars, redeemable on a separate card, and spendable at Disney Parks, The Disney Store, The Disney Store Online and more! The card also happens to have the best credit card designs ever for a Disney lover, including new Star Wars options!

You can request and re-load rewards points on your card through your account online, or you can pick up a Disney Rewards Redemption Card at the Guest Relations locations listed below. Present a photo ID and your Disney Visa Card.

Walt Disney World® Resort, located directly inside and outside each Theme Park

  • Magic Kingdom® Park Guest Relations Window
  • Magic Kingdom® Park Guest Relations at City Hall
  • Disney’s Hollywood Studios® Guest Relations
  • Epcot® Guest Relations
  • Disney’s Animal Kingdom® Theme Park Guest Relations

Downtown Disney® at Walt Disney World® Resort

  • Downtown Disney® Marketplace Guest Relations
  • Downtown Disney® West Side Guest Relations

Disneyland® Resort

  • Disneyland® Park Guest Relations at City Hall
  • Disney California Adventure® Park, inside Chamber of Commerce
  • Disney California Adventure® Park, Guest Relations window at the entrance to the Park

 

In addition to getting Disney rewards points, there are also some other great cardholder benefits!

  • A promotional APR of 0% for 6 months on select Disney vacation packages
  • $50 Onboard credit when you book a Disney cruise
  • 10% off Disney merchandise purchases over $50
  • 10% off select dining experiences when you pay with your Disney Visa and mention this offer
  • Special Card Member Only Meet n Greets at Epcot and Hollywood Studios
  • 15% discount on certain guided tours
  • 15% discount at select Disney Resort Spa locations
  • special cardholder Vacation packages (when the promotion is available)

 

With all the benefits and cardholder perks, it certainly makes sense to sign up for one if you visit the parks frequently. We use our rewards points for snack and souvenirs throughout the parks when we visit, and we love being able to have the special private meet and greets with the Characters (oh, and the 0% vacation financing doesn’t hurt, either). To learn more about the card, or to get one for yourself, you can visit the Disney Rewards website here.

 

If you’re unsure of where to begin planning your Disney Parks vacation, contact me today to take advantage of my FREE vacation planning services! I specialize in Walt Disney World, Disneyland, Disney Cruise Line, Disney Aulani resort in Hawaii, as well as Adventures by Disney. Contact me today at [email protected] for a free quote, or you can find me on my Facebook page here.

Totally Blinged Out Swarovski Crystal Mickey Ear Hats

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Sometimes you just have to go all out, and that’s exactly what these super sparkly mouse ear hats from Etsy designer KreacletsByKim does! These fabulously shiny hats are encrusted with hundreds of Swarovski crystals, which will make you the star!

Your Mickey Hat will be crystallized by hand with over 1,800 genuine Swarovski Crystals (not rhinestones or other glass stones) on newly purchased hats from the Disney Parks.  Each crystal will be carefully hand placed to bring out the fun design and uniqueness of the Mickey Ear Hat! If you’ve got a Disney trip coming up and want a truly unique hat or just want to add something special to your collection, these hats are the perfect dash of pixie dusted jewels! They are no small cost at $300.00 but you’ll be getting over a thousand hand placed Swarovski crystals on a work of art!

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You can choose between a Mickey Mouse hat, or a Minnie Mouse hat, but which ever one you choose you’re sure to be the most dazzling Mousketeer of all!

Disney Minnie Beauty By SEPHORA COLLECTION Available Now

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Get spotted in the makeup collection of the season with the Disney Minnie Beauty By SEPHORA COLLECTION, a limited edition assortment of color cosmetics and covetable accessories infused with Minnie’s unique blend of spirited confidence and timeless chic.

SEPHORA COLLECTION’s best long-wear, high-pigment formulas in a palette of classic neutrals and vibrant pops of color let you recreate Minnie’s iconic red lips and smoky eyes in a modern way, or create your own signature look. Each piece in the collection comes dressed in stylish gold and black packaging for a delightful indulgence and a lifetime keepsake.

  • Minnie’s World in Color Eye Shadow Palette ($45) – 20 creamy, richly pigmented shades in matte, shimmer, and glitter finishes inspire looks that can be worn from daytime to playtime. The ingenious compact design allows you to pop out the palette and the mirror for a cute, collectible clutch that lasts long after the shadows are gone. Use the attached mini charm to accessorize anything and everything.
  • Minnie’s Black & White Felt Liner Duo ($20) – Inspired by Minnie’s signature ‘wink’, these two liquid liners can be worn on their own or layered together, and offer the highest concentration of pigment, leaving bold lines that never smudge or fade. The no-fray, felt tip applicator ensures extreme precision, so you can achieve your favorite liner looks quick as a wink. The two-piece set contains the shades Little Black Dress and Bone White.
  • Minnie-ature Cream Lip Stain Set ($26) – Match Minnie’s upbeat personality with bright pops of long-wear color. Each of the five high-coverage lip colors glide on smoothly to leave a silky, lightweight stain that feels comfortable all day long. Packaged in a collectible tin, shades include African Violet, Mandarin Muse, Always Red, Whipped Blush, and Peach Tart.
  • Minnie’s Perfect Red Lipstick ($15) – Adorn your lips with the ultimate Minnie’s signature red lip, infused with just the right amount of color and sheen. The bullet is embossed with Minnie’s signature ears and bow, and is wrapped in collectible packaging.
  • Minnie’s Inner Glow Luminizer Blush ($22) – Create a lit-from-within flush with this soft, peachy hue that flatters every skin tone. The luxurious formula is embossed with Minnie’s ears and bow, and contains gold flecks for instant radiance.
  • Brush up on Glamour- Minnie’s Beauty Tools ($58) – Add a dash of Minnie style to your makeup routine with this six-piece set that includes five luxuriously soft brushes and a custom brush stand shaped like Minnie’s bow. It’s a must-have piece for any collector.
  • Reflection of Minnie Compact Mirror ($26) – Keep Minnie close to your heart with this covetable compact mirror! This one-of-a-kind collectable mirror ensures a touch of style every time you need a touch-up! Store it in the stylish gold pouch so you’re always ready for your close up.
  • Minnie’s Aren’t You Gorgeous Hand Mirror ($54) – This oversized hand mirror is the ultimate statement piece on your vanity, evoking Minnie’s timeless style with every use. The custom design features a gilded handle with Minnie’s iconic ears and bow at the top, and an elegant black and gold polka-dot design on the back.

Disney Minnie Beauty By SEPHORA COLLECTION will be available for a limited time only beginning April 2016 in all Sephora stores, as well as by calling 1-877-SEPHORA or logging on to sephora.com via computer or smartphone.  Follow along:  #MinnieAtSephora #SephoraLovesMinnie

D23 Destination D: Amazing Adventures coming to Walt Disney World

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Since Walt Disney first brought his groundbreaking True-Life Adventures to the big screen, adventure has played a pivotal role in Disney entertainment, from the Jungle Cruise and Pirates of the Caribbean to the new planet of Pandora, which will soon be unveiled at Disney’s Animal Kingdom. This year, members of D23: The Official Disney Fan Club are invited to join the excitement at D23 Destination D: Amazing Adventures, a celebration of these landmarks of the past, present, and future.

The two-day event will take place November 19 and 20, 2016 at Disney’s Contemporary Resort at Walt Disney World Resort.

Presenters and panelists include Disney Legends Marty Sklar and Tony Baxter; Walt Disney Imagineers Joe Rohde, Chris Merritt, Jason Grandt, and Wyatt Winter; producer Don Hahn (The Lion King, Beauty and the Beast); and Walt Disney Archives Director Becky Cline—plus more to be announced.*

Mickey’s of Glendale, the famed Walt Disney Imagineering store, returns with a pop-up shop at the event for attendees, featuring a selection of exclusive Walt Disney Imagineering merchandise as well as limited-edition pins, apparel, and collectibles themed to the event.

Highlights of D23 Destination D: Amazing Adventures will include*:

  • New Walt Disney World Adventures: From Soarin’ Around the World to Rivers of Light—Get an insider’s glimpse into the latest experiences across Walt Disney World Resort, as Disney Imagineers provide a behind-the-scenes look at new and upcoming entertainment.
  • Disney’s Animal Kingdom: Evolving a New Species of Theme Park—Explore the origins and incredible evolution of Disney’s Animal Kingdom, from early concepts to new experiences to be discovered at the park.
  • Magic Journeys: 45 Years of Walt Disney World Adventures—Celebrate the 45th anniversary of Walt Disney World Resort with a nostalgic journey through some of the Vacation Kingdom’s most unique and fondly remembered adventures!
  • A Look Back at Walt Disney’s True-Life Adventures—Join Disney historians on an expedition through the landmark True-Life Adventure series, which earned the Disney Studio eight Academy Awards®!
  • The Art and Adventures of Marc Davis—Discover the adventurous artwork of artist, animator, and Disney Legend Marc Davis with Walt Disney Imagineering Senior Production Designer Chris Merritt, who is authoring a new book on the Disney Legend.

The weekend event will take place in the convention center at Disney’s Contemporary Resort. Tickets go on sale April 21, 2016, and are $190 each for D23 Gold and Gold Family Members. Tickets are also available to D23 General Members for $250 per ticket. All guests will receive a special gift created exclusively for the event, and attendees are guaranteed seats at all panels and presentations. A limited number of Wilderness Explorer VIP tickets will be available, which includes early shopping, an exclusive evening experience on November 18, reserved seating for all presentations, a special gift bag, unique collectibles, and more.

Further details about the program and tickets for D23 Destination D: Amazing Adventures, can be found at D23.com/Events. Additional schedule announcements will be made in the coming months.

SeaWorld Announces Mako Opening Date

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The Mako frenzy continues to swell as SeaWorld has made 2 announcements about their newest hypercoaster. Can’t wait for the adrenaline rush of what will be, Mako? The wait is almost over! The first announcement is the new coaster – Orlando’s tallest, fastest and longest — will strike with full force on a grand opening date of June 10, 2016. The Second announcement making waves in the Mako pool is a new live presentation in the park for guests who want a sneak peek starting now. The new presentation gives guests a preview of the ride design, construction and experience, and also shares interesting educational facts about sharks in the wild that need our help.

The preview presentation, called Mako Rising, is now being shown at Nautilus Theater daily at 11:45 a.m. and 2:45 p.m.  Audience members enjoy complimentary snacks as they relax in the cool indoor theater and participate in the informative, interactive experience. All audience guests also will receive special in-park offers and the opportunity to win a prize during the presentation.

Mako Quick Facts:

  • Opening June 10, 2016, Mako will be the tallest, fastest and longest coaster in Orlando.
  • Mako will be a hypercoaster, designed for speed and relentless “air time”
  • Orlando’s only hypercoaster lures guests to brave tight turns, stomach steep drops and endure shark-attack speeds.
  • Riders will soar up to 200 feet high and reach speeds up to 73 mph.
  • Mako will be the centerpiece of the new two-acre shark-themed realm which also includes Shark Encounter®, Sharks Underwater Grill®, gift shops, and shark- and shipwreck-themed educational experiences.

There are some great changes and new things coming to SeaWorld! Florida Residents, don’t forget to get a great deal and get an annual pass!

Are you excited to ride Mako?

Top 4 Disney World Resort Activities

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When planning their Walt Disney World vacation, most people will tend to focus on the 4 Theme Parks and plan their days around their visits to these spots – and with good reason – the Theme Parks are FULL of amazing rides, shows, characters, food, parades, and more! But there’s also plenty to do outside the Parks too. Don’t believe me? Well, then I invite you to read on and learn more about all the great NON Theme Park things there are to do at WDW:

Shopping: You can definitely give your credit card a workout with all the amazing stores there are at Walt Disney World – and some of the very best ones are found outside the Theme Parks. Every WDW Resort has at least one souvenir shop that offers a wide variety of Disney gear – and most also offer some specialty shops as well. But the BEST place to shop at Disney, hands down, is Disney Springs (Formerly Downtown Disney) – where a veritable mecca of shopping options awaits – and we aren’t talking just Disney themed stores either – there’s a Harley Davidson store, art stores, jewelry and clothing stores, and MUCH more

Swimming: If you happen to be staying at a WDW owned Resort, then you’ll have multiple options for taking a dip – you’ll find family friendly pools with waterfalls, slides, and toddler play areas; plus there’s quieter/more secluded pools tucked away in various places around the Resort grounds too. Even if you aren’t a big swimmer, you can relax in the sun and enjoy an adult beverage from the nearby pool bar. If you aren’t staying at a WDW Resort – fear not, as it’s likely that your Resort will have at least one pool for you to enjoy – after all, you’re in Florida (where pretty much everyone has a pool)

Explore Your Resort: The Disney Resorts offer TONS of fun on site things to do – most have movie nights, trivia, activities for kids, and more. Plus – there are some great things to see if you take some time to walk around the Resort – play areas, cool photo ops, gardens and other cool décor and landscaping that all adds to the theming. Personally I love to wander around whatever Resort I am staying at, and I recommend you take some time to do this too – you never know what you might find!

Dining: All WDW Resorts (and most offsite hotels too) offer at least one dining location – and they are usually pretty great places to grab a bite! All WDW Value Resorts have large “food court” style eateries – and the food is actually REALLY good at them! There’s your standards like burgers, chicken nuggets, pizza – but there’s also unique items like a Mongolian grill menu, create your own salads, gelato, and plenty of grab’n’go options as well. Most Moderate and Deluxe Resorts offer quick service dining as well as sit down restaurants too – and there are some pretty great places to eat – sushi, steak, seafood, 5 star fare – you name it, the WDW Resorts have got it! So don’t limit yourself to eating just at the Parks – make sure you check out your Resort and neighboring Resorts for dining too

While the Theme Parks are one of the best things about WDW, I think that getting to stay on site at one of the WDW Resorts is almost as good as the Parks – there’s so much to do and see and explore! I HIGHLY recommend you take some time out and check out your Resort – it may seem like just a place to sleep – but it’s got so much more in store for you!

ROGUE ONE: A STAR WARS STORY – Brand New Trailer & images

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The brand new teaser trailer for “Rogue One: A Star Wars Story” just debuted on Good Morning America. Lucasfilm’s Rogue One, which takes place before the events of Star Wars: A New Hope, tells the story of unlikely heroes who have united to steal plans to the dreaded Death Star.

The cast includes Felicity Jones, Diego Luna, Ben Mendelsohn, Donnie Yen, Jiang Wen, Mads Mikkelsen, Alan Tudyk, Riz Ahmed, and Forest Whitaker. “Rogue One” is directed by Gareth Edwards, produced by Kathleen Kennedy, Allison Shearmur, and Simon Emanuel, executive produced by John Knoll and Jason McGatlin, and co-produced by John Swartz and Kiri Hart.

“Rogue One: A Star Wars Story” opens in theaters December 16, 2016!

New Trailer Released for Disney’s “The BFG”

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THE BFG, directed by Steven Spielberg based on the beloved novel by Roald Dahl, is the exciting tale of a young London girl (Ruby Barnhill) and the mysterious Giant (Mark Rylance) who introducers her to the wonders and perils of Giant Country.

Today a new trailer for the upcoming Walt Disney Studio’s film “The BFG” was released, and I couldn’t be more excited! This film will be nostalgic for me and many others, as it is based on the classic children’s book “The BFG” (The Big Friendly Giant) by author Roald Dahl (Charlie and the Chocolate Factory, Matilda). As seen from previous movies based on Dahl’s books, his stories are incredibly heartwarming and adventurous, and speaks to the child in all of us–I can only imagine how wonderful the combination will be of Disney bringing a Dahl book to the big screen.

Three-time Academy Award winning director Steven Spielberg is the director of the film, and has this to say about this story: “I think it was kind of genius of Roald Dahl to be able to empower the children. It was very, very brave of him to introduce that combination of darkness and light which was so much Disney’s original signature in a lot of their earlier works like in ‘Dumbo,’ ‘Fantasia,’ ‘Snow White’ and ‘Cinderella,’ and being able to do scary, but also be redemptive at the same time and teach a lesson, an enduring lesson, to everyone, it was a wonderful thing for Dahl to have done, and it was one of the things that attracted me to want to direct this Dahl book.”

The story is about a giant who shows a girl the wonders and excitement of Giant Country. From watching the trailer, you can see that the Big Friendly Giant (played by Mark Rylance) looks very similar to the illustrations from the original book. The film also stars Bill Hader (who plays Bloodbottler) and Jemaine Clement (who plays Fleshlumpeater).

The film will be released on July 1st of this year, 100 years after Roald Dahl’s birth. You can check out some stills from the trailer below:

Disney, Lucasfilms and Marvel suing over use of their characters

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Characters for hire is being sued by Disney, Marvel and Lucasfilms Entertainment for using copyrighted characters without permission, the suit was filed in Manhattan federal Court on last week.

The lawsuit is claiming that Characters for hire was using copyrighted characters such as Mickey Mouse, Minnie Mouse, Snow White, Spiderman, Iron Man, Darth Vader, Princess Leia and others to promote their services on their website even after being asked three times by the plaintiffs to remove the images. The owner of Characters for Hire, Avi Lieberman, said he would comply with the request to remove them yet never did.

On Thursday Characters for Hire was promoting an event on its website called “Je’Daii Training”. The intro for the sword fighting show suggested for birthday parties, bar/bat mitzvahs and bachelor/bachelorette parties was a rip off of the opening line to Star Wars reading “A long time ago in a galaxy far far away”

Disney, Marvel and Lucasfilms is suing for an amount to be determined by the courts.

What do you think about this? Has Characters for Hire gone too far?

Photo credit: Disney 

First Glimpse of Pixar’s Newest Short “Piper”

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Before every new Pixar film we also get an additional treat, a brand  new short. Before this summers “Finding Dory”, we will get to also meet an adorable piper bird in the short film called “Piper”, according to an Entertainment Weekly report. The short is about the beach-dwelling birds commonly seen searching the sand for food, yet constantly dodging waves as they come up to shore. “Piper” director Alan Barillaro would often see these birds on the beaches near Emeryville, CA (where Pixar’s studio is located), and he found it incredibly interesting to watch a bird who spends their life on the beach yet is scared of the water bearing towards them.

Barillaro started testing out some Pixar technology using this bird for screen tests, but his mentor, and “Finding Dory” director Andrew Stanton encouraged him to expand on the story about the piper bird. The story will be about one of these little piper birds who has hydrophobia (fear of water), and having to deal with this phobia while on the search for food on the beach. Barillaro says about his concept, “It’s always fun to show a world we’re familiar with but from a different perspective. We’ve all been to the beach, but have we ever viewed water from just an inch off the sand? That could be very fearful from a bird’s perspective.”

You’ll be able to see “Piper” and “Finding Dory” when they hit theaters June 17th!

Pic Credit: Entertainment Weekly & Pixar

 

Finalists Announced for Marvel’s Girl’s Reforming the Future Challenge

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Last month, Marvel, in conjunction with their latest film “Captain America: Civil War”, held a competition for girls (Girls Reforming the Future Challenge) grades 10-12 to submit a STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics) project which held the potential to change the world. To submit to the competition, contestants had to submit a video giving a proposal for their innovative project and explain how it would make the world a better place.

Marvel has narrowed down their over 1,000 submissions to five finalists, who will be flown to Southern California to present their project in person to a panel of experts. The winner will receive a week-long internship at Marvel studios! This is a very exciting competition, empowering many girls across the country to receive the opportunity of a lifetime, while also encouraging our young people to think outside the box and strive to make the world a better place.

The five finalists all had some pretty awesome innovations to share:

  • Maia Dua, 10th grader from Sacramento, CA: A minimal maintenance, echo-locating seeing-eye robot to provide a more cost effective alternative to those in need of a seeing-eye dog.
  • Margaret Fleck, 11th grader from Emmaus, PA: Due to hearing issues developing from excess use of earbuds, she developed a computer program to work in conjunction with earbuds to gradually reduce its volume over time so that people do not get negatively impacted from extended use.
  • Janie Kim, 11th grader from San Diego, CA: Created a safe, efficient room sterilization mechanism that released anti-microbial vapors throughout a room. Ideal for places such as movie theaters, hospitals, etc, that can sterilize a room much faster than cleaning by hand.
  • Vivian Qiang, 17 years old, Marlboro, NJ: Created a cost-effective hybrid solar thermal collector for people to use in their homes. This would be a more environmentally friendly way to heat one’s house with using less non-renewable resources.
  • Holly Reiping, 11th grader, Colorado Springs, CO: Created cost-effective solar-powered mobile computers with educational software, so that those in underserved areas of the world could use computers who do not have access to wifi.

These all sound like amazing ideas that could impact the world in amazing ways–I can’t wait to find out the winner! You can learn more about the competition and the finalists from this video released from Marvel:

“Captain America: Civil War” will come to theaters May 6th, you can watch the latest trailer here.

World Premiere of “The Jungle Book”

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Last night, the world premiere of Disney’s live action film “The Jungle Book” took place at the El Capitan Theatre in Hollywood.

You can check out the whole red carpet experience viewing the photo gallery below:

“The Jungle Book” comes to theaters April 15th, in 3D, RealD, and IMAX 3D, tickets are available now!

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