Drink Around the World Showcase – Norway Pavilion

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June 23, 2013

Skol! Any Drink Around the World Showcase (DAWS) experience at Epcot isn’t complete without a trip to the Norway pavilion. Your drink choices at this location will determine your DAWS status. Watch out for the shots of aquavit (i.e. vodka) here. Those will get you chock full-o-nuts in no time flat!

Norway doesn’t have a ton of variety in terms of drinks, but those that are there will certainly pack a punch. For a beer or a shot of aquavit, check out the drink cart near the front of the pavilion. The beer served here is Carlsberg (a Danish beer) and Bud Light—neither particularly authentic. But then, do Vikings really care what kind of beer they are drinking?! If you want something to commemorate the experience, you can get beer in a souvenir mug. Other drinks at this stand include: Linie Aquavit Glacier Shots, Wine by the glass, and a variety of non-alcoholic beverages. The only snack options here are chips, which are a great accompaniment to a cold beer.

For additional beverages and a larger variety of snacks, check out Kringla Bakeri og Cafe. This little gem has some Disney food favorites like troll horns, the ever popular School Bread, and Verdens Beste (a rum cake with custard and almond meringue topping). This last delicious treat will count as double points because it contains both food and alcohol. Even if you decide not to imbibe in any alcoholic beverages in Norway, you simply must make Norway a stop on your DAWS experience for the pastries alone. In the winter time, enjoy Bailey’s and Coffee or a Viking Coffee (flavored with Kamora Coffee Liqueur and Bailey’s Irish Cream). They go perfectly with the sweet treats. In the Florida summers stick with beer or wine. If you’re looking for a more substantial meal, you can get a variety of sandwiches. The Norwegian Club with Jarlsberg cheese is a sure winner.

For a table service location, you can check out Akershus Royal Banquet Hall, but be warned, this is a character meal. This restaurant is best enjoyed by families and certainly makes for a great place to get together as a group. It features many traditional smorgasbord items like Norwegian meatballs, salmon and rice cream. The same beverages served at the drink cart and Kringla Bakeri og Cafe are served here as well. If you’re looking for a traditional DAWS experience, skip this restaurant and check out the drink cart or quick service location for your best options.

And don’t forget to have some fun in the Puffin’s Roost, the shop located in the Norway pavilion. Not only can you find bottles of aquavit to take home, but you can also score some Viking helmets that will make for a great DAWS souvenir! And don’t forget to ride Maelstrom. You’ll be a true Viking before you know it!

In case you missed my last article check it out here.

Drink Around the World Showcase – Mexico Pavilion

When Sarah isn’t sharing planning tips about the Walt Disney World Resort, you can find her at the Gluten Free & Dairy Free at WDW where she writes dining reviews and shares tips and tricks about dining at Disney with a special diet.

Teen Beach Movie: Beach Party Shakes Up Summer Fun at Typhoon Lagoon

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June 23, 2013

Surf’s Up at Disney’s Typhoon Lagoon water park with the grooviest dance party this side of Mt. Mayday. Starting June 24, guests of Disney’s Typhoon Lagoon water park can enjoy a taste of the new Disney Channel Original Movie “Teen Beach Movie” as part of Limited Time Magic.

Happening at various times throughout each day through Sept. 1, “Teen Beach Movie: Dance Party” features a hip DJ spinning remixes of retro tunes, beach-themed games and some really rad “bikers” and “surfers” to party with guests as they dance away the dog days. Taking over part of Typhoon Lagoon’s main beach and wave pool area, guests can join in relays on the sand, hula hoop spinning, water balloon and beach ball tossing, and more fun in the sun activities.

One of two Disney award-winning water parks (Disney’s Blizzard Beach is the other), Typhoon Lagoon features a new generation of water adventures for Walt Disney World guests with the first-ever water coaster thrill ride attraction in Central Florida, Crush ‘n’ Gusher; a 362,000-gallon salt-water coral reef diving environment in which guests can snorkel amidst colorful fish, coral and plant life; and a two-and-one-half-acre wave-making lagoon with surfing-size waves.

“Teen Beach Movie,” is a modern take on classic beach party movies, premieres Friday, July 19 on Disney Channel. Starring Ross Lynch (of Disney Channel’s “Austin & Ally” and Hollywood Records’ R5) and Maia Mitchell (ABC Family’s “The Fosters”) as Brady and McKenzie, surfers who take the last wave of summer, one that mysteriously takes them into a classic beach party movie, Wet Side Story. Brady and McKenzie must try to return to present day, but their lives may be changed forever when they inadvertently change the movie’s romantic storyline.

Wishing you Faith, Trust, and Pixie Dust
Sunshine

Mickeys Attic – Summer 2013 Edition

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June 23, 2013

At Walt Disney World they value their partnership with local non-profits in the five county Central Florida region. They would like to extend a very special opportunity to their friends at non-profit organizations in Orange, Osceola, Lake, Polk, and Seminole Counties.

Mickey’s Attic is a magical “space” where you can browse and select surplus merchandise and in-kind items free of charge to use as incentives for your volunteers, as door prizes at your events, or even provide to your clients. We want you to browse through the attached catalog and send us your request for items . All they ask is that you use creativity to make the best possible use of them to further your mission, vision and goals. Not only will Mickey’s Attic provide you access to these unique items, it will help them in their ongoing zero-waste efforts as a good citizen of our natural world.

Click here to view the current catalog and fill out a submission form. Once the form is received, it will be evaluated and a confirmation will be sent.

Wishing you Faith, Trust, and Pixie Dust
Sunshine

10 Favorite Secrets of the Magic Kingdom

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June 23, 2013

Walt Disney World Resort is a land of magic, memories, excitement…and secrets! In fact, they’re all around you when you visit the parks. Here are just a few of my favorite secrets in the Magic Kingdom, which many guests walk past, over and through without ever noticing.

A MESSAGE FROM WALT DISNEY

Enter the Magic Kingdom and climb the stairs to the Main Street Railroad Station. Do you hear the old-fashioned telegraph sending a message? It’s not just any random message, but instead the Morse Code rendition of Walt Disney’s opening day speech at Disneyland on July 17, 1955.

WATCH WHERE YOU STEP

Now make your way to Liberty Square…but be careful where you step. The brown “river” flowing down the middle of the streets throughout Liberty Square represents the household “waste” which used to flow down the streets of colonial America before the arrival of plumbing. That may be one Disney attention to detail you didn’t want to know about!

A HISTORICAL SECRET

For this next “historical” secret, find the second-story window in the nearby Hall of Presidents façade with the two lit lanterns in each corner. Pause for a moment and consider where you’re standing…in Liberty Square. These lanterns were placed by Paul Revere to announce “One if by land, two if by sea.”

A UNIQUE MAGIC KINGDOM EXPERIENCE

Want a truly unique Magic Kingdom experience, as well as a rare souvenir? Board the Liberty Square Riverboat and ask if you may join the Captain in the Wheelhouse for the voyage. With his permission, you’ll open a closed door and enter the Captain’s Quarters, an area rarely seen by guests, and make your way up a narrow set of stairs to the Wheelhouse. Here, you’ll take the wheel to pilot the mighty vessel, as well as pull the cord to blow the Liberty Belle’s loud steam whistle. Your reward for a successful voyage? An official Riverboat Co-Pilot’s license to take home as a souvenir!

A FASTPASS REWARD

This next secret rewards guests with a special prize. At the beginning of each day, Cast Members hide a few paintbrushes throughout Tom Sawyer Island. Each is covered in whitewash and reads, “Tom Sawyer Paintbrush – In order to complete his chores, Tom needs to whitewash Aunt Polly’s fence. Unfortunately, in his play time, he managed to lose the brushes all over the island. If you happen to pick up this brush, please return it to the raft driver.” Lucky guests who find a paintbrush may return it to the raft driver for a FastPass to Splash Mountain or Big Thunder Mountain Railroad, which is valid all day long.

CINDERELLA’S FAVORITE HORSE

There are 90 horses on the Prince Charming Regal Carrousel, the largest carrousel in North America, but only one is known as Cinderella’s favorite. How do you find it? Look for the horse with a gold ribbon on its tail and you will have found Major, the horse Cinderella’s father gave her when she was a little girl.

SIR MICKEY’S SHOP

Did you know there is a towering giant hiding in the Magic Kingdom? While huge, guests don’t always see him, even when they’re standing right in front of him. Step into Sir Mickey’s gift shop in Fantasyland and look up at the ceiling. There you will find Willie the Giant from Mickey and the Beanstalk peeking out at you from under the roof!

DYING FOR SOME WATER

Pause for a moment in the exterior queue line of The Haunted Mansion and see if you can notice anything different about the lawn out front. Of course…it’s dead! Disney Imagineers go to great lengths to ensure the landscaping all throughout Walt Disney World Resort is impeccable. Topiaries are shaped into whimsical Disney characters, flowers are blooming at every turn and all the plants you see are green, lush and well watered…except at The Haunted Mansion. Here, like the 999 ghosts inside, the lawn has died and is nevermore.

STEP UP, ME ‘EARTIES, YO HO

You may have noticed as you exit many attractions throughout the Magic Kingdom and step upon a moving walkway that there are footprints painted on the walkway to indicate which direction you should proceed. Take note of the “footprints” Disney Imagineers placed on the moving walkway as you exit the Pirates of the Caribbean attraction. The single boot print followed by a small circle are the markings belonging to a peg-legged pirate!

I’LL HAVE THE FIREWORKS, WELL DONE

At the end of the day, many guests choose to watch “Wishes”, the fireworks spectacular, from Main Street, U.S.A. This is a great spot to see one of the best shows in the park, as the fireworks appear directly over Cinderella Castle. However, unknown to many, you can also see “Wishes” from The California Grill, found at the top of the Contemporary Resort just outside the Magic Kingdom. At the time of the show, the restaurant dims the lights and plays the same music heard in the park. It’s a unique perspective on this magical attraction.

There are many more secrets to be found in the Magic Kingdom, as well as all of the Disney parks. Enjoy discovering each one!

About the Author: Mike West is recognized as an expert on the secrets of Walt Disney World and Disneyland, and is the publisher of the best-selling Walt Disney World Secrets Gold! and Disneyland Secrets Gold! apps for the iPhone, iPod touch, iPad and Android powered devices, as well as the Disney World Mobile Guide, a complete trip-planning and in-park resource for Walt Disney World. Each app is available on the iTunes App Store, Google Play and Amazon AppStore. Learn more at www.WaltDisneyWorldSecrets.com TimeStream Software is available at www.TimeStream-Software.com, on Twitter at @TimeStream1 and facebook at www.facebook.com/Notescast

Disney Channel names a new VP of original movies

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June 23, 2013

NAKETHA MATTOCKS NAMED VICE PRESIDENT, ORIGINAL MOVIES, DISNEY CHANNELS

Naketha Mattocks has been named Vice President, Original Movies, Disney Channels, it was announced today by Adam Bonnett, Executive Vice President, Original Programming, Disney Channels Worldwide.

Mattocks, whose breadth of experience extends from feature films to television series development, will be responsible for supervising creative development for the hugely successful Disney Channel Original Movie (DCOM) franchise which has produced TV’s #1 movie in Tweens 9-14 for the past 11 years (2002-12).

Bonnett said: “Disney Channel Original Movies are unmatched in delivering fresh and relevant storytelling that deeply connects with our audience of kids, tweens and families. With Naketha’s experience, passion, sharp instincts and strong relationships, we’re well positioned to build on our successful track record as a creative magnet and TV movie powerhouse.”

In her new role Mattocks will develop movie scripts, generate new projects, collaborate with writers and directors and oversee the creative storytelling throughout production.

This summer, Disney Channel will unveil its newest original movie, “Teen Beach Movie,” an exuberant song, sand and surf fest, premiering July 19 on Disney Channel.

Prior to joining Disney Channel, Mattocks was an independent film and television producer who sold projects to an array of broadcast and cable television networks, including ABC Family, CBS Films, Hallmark Hall of Fame/ABC, Lifetime Television and VH1. In 2012 she was a consultant for Lifetime Television, where she served as an executive on projects that included “Betty and Coretta,” “A Killer Among Us,” “Twist of Faith” and “House of Versace.”

‘Lone Ranger’ Slush at Disney Parks

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June 22, 2013

A root beer slush in a cool Lone Ranger souvenir boot is just a little reminder of the July 3 premiere of Walt Disney Pictures’ “The Lone Ranger” American action-adventure western comedy film.

Found only at Pecos Bill Tall Tale Inn and Cafe in Frontierland in Magic Kingdom Park and Golden Horseshoe at Disneyland park, the icy slush is $8.99 ($3.99 without the souvenir boot).

The new movie stars actor Armie Hammer as the Lone Ranger and Johnny Depp as Tonto, the proud American-Indian warrior.

For more info head on over to Disney Parks Blog.

Wishing you Faith, Trust, and Pixie Dust

Sunshine

New at Walt Disney World – MagicBand Accessories!

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June 22, 2013

MagicBands have not been fully released to the public just yet, but Disney is releasing more of them to guests who are arriving for resort stays. One can not be left with a naked MagicBand! So isn’t it great news that MagicBand accessories are now being sold at Animal Kingdom Lodge Jambo House and the Contemporary Resorts? As of yesterday, you can find them at Fantasia gifts at the Contemporary Resort and Zawadi Marketplace at Animal Kingdom Lodge. These fun accessories allow you to customize your MagicBand in a (surprisingly!) affordable way. This is the first batch to be released – and there are already several different designs to choose from – so you can really personalize your MagicBand. My opinion is that Disney guests may start trading these along with pins and Vinylmations some day soon!

First you have the little accessories that are like the decorations kids put on their crocs. These are called MagicBandits – and they are priced by item. The MagicBandits with three in a box are $6.95 , packs of four are $8.95 , and packs of three or more are $12.95.

CoverBands are $6.95 for one and $15.95 for 3.

MagicSliders for the bands are available in a Mickey design for $12.95 and Minnie design for $14.95.

Put them all together and you have your very own, customized MagicBand!

Want to see more? Check out all the designs that were on the display, and a link to prototype designs by Disney, and more right here.

Walt Disney Studios Announces Disney release schedule updates

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June 22, 2013

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The Walt Disney Studios has announced a number of Disney release schedule updates. Here is some additional information regarding these projects.

SAVING MR. BANKS (Disney)

Now opens 12/13/13 limited. The previously announced 12/20/13 wide playdate is unchanged.
Inspired by true events, SAVING MR. BANKS is the extraordinary, untold story of how Disney’s classic MARY POPPINS made it to the screen—and the testy relationship that the legendary Walt Disney had with author P.L. Travers that almost derailed it.
Two-time Academy Award–winner Emma Thompson and fellow double Oscar-winner Tom Hanks topline Disney’s “Saving Mr. Banks,” inspired by the extraordinary, untold backstory of how Disney’s classic “Mary Poppins” made it to the screen and the testy relationship that the legendary Walt Disney had with author P.L. Travers that almost derailed it.
“Saving Mr. Banks” is the first film to depict the iconic entrepreneur Walt Disney.
Disney began his quest to get the rights to “Mary Poppins” in the 1940s as a promise to his two daughters.
“Saving Mr. Banks” is directed by John Lee Hancock, produced by Alison Owen, Ian Collie and Philip Steuer, and written by Kelly Marcel and Sue Smith. Executive producers are Paul Trijbits, Andrew Mason, Troy Lum and Christine Langan.

MUPPETS MOST WANTED (Disney)

MUPPETS MOST WANTED is the final title of the follow-up to 2011’s THE MUPPETS. The previously announced 3/21/14 wide playdate is unchanged.
Starring Ricky Gervais, Ty Burrell and Tina Fey, Disney’s MUPPETS MOST WANTED takes the entire Muppets gang on a global tour where they find themselves unwittingly entangled in an international crime caper.
Disney’s “Muppets Most Wanted” takes the entire Muppets gang on a global tour, selling out grand theaters in some of Europe’s most exciting destinations, including Berlin, Madrid and London. But mayhem follows the Muppets overseas, as they find themselves unwittingly entangled in an international crime caper headed by Constantine—the World’s Number One Criminal and a dead ringer for Kermit—and his dastardly sidekick Dominic, aka Number Two, portrayed by Ricky Gervais. The film stars Tina Fey as Nadya, a feisty prison guard, and Ty Burrell as Interpol agent Jean Pierre Napoleon.
Disney’s “Muppets Most Wanted” is directed by James Bobin and produced by David Hoberman and Todd Lieberman. Bobin co-wrote the screenplay with Nicholas Stoller, who is also executive producer with John Scotti. It will also feature music from Academy Award-winning songwriter Bret McKenzie.

PLANES: FIRE & RESCUE (Disney)

Now dated on 7/18/14 wide in 3D.

ALEXANDER AND THE TERRIBLE, HORRIBLE, NO GOOD, VERY BAD DAY (Disney)

Now dated on 10/10/14 wide.
Steve Carell and Jennifer Garner have been cast.
21 Laps and The Jim Henson Company are producing.
Miguel Arteta is directing.
ALEXANDER AND THE TERRIBLE, HORRIBLE, NO GOOD, VERY BAD DAY, based on the award-winning children’s book by Judith Viorst, follows young Alexander through the mishaps of a terrible day for his family after he wishes they all would experience the same troubles he does.

TOMORROWLAND (Disney)

Moves to 12/12/14 wide (from 12/19/14 wide).
The film is being directed by Brad Bird and written and produced by Bird and Damon Lindelof.
George Clooney, Hugh Laurie, Raffey Cassidy and Thomas Robinson have been cast.

INTO THE WOODS (Disney)

Now dated on Thursday, 12/25/14 wide.
Rob Marshall is directing.
INTO THE WOODS, based on the Tony-winning original musical by James Lapine and Stephen Sondheim, surrounds a baker and his wife’s quest to break a witch’s curse in order to start a family. Along the way, they encounter several well-known fairy tale characters, and together they learn what happens after “happily ever after.”

THE HUNDRED-FOOT JOURNEY (DreamWorks)

Now dated on 8/8/14 wide.
Lasse Hallstrom is directing.
Steven Spielberg, Oprah Winfrey and Juliet Blake producing.
THE HUNDRED-FOOT JOURNEY, based on the international best-selling book by Richard C. Morais, tells the story of an Indian boy living in France who becomes the culinary apprentice to his father’s rival.

UNTITLED MARVEL FILMS

Walt Disney Studios also announced dates for two UNTITLED MARVEL films (5/6/16 and 5/5/17), in line with Marvel’s successful tradition of opening films in early May, including the billion-dollar hits MARVEL’S THE AVENGERS and Marvel’s IRON MAN 3. Walt Disney Studios will announce more details about these films as well as the sequel to THE AVENGERS (opening 5/1/15) at a later date.

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Mickey Mouse shorts make their way to Disney Channel

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June 22, 2013

“MICKEY MOUSE” COMEDIC CARTOON SHORTS MAKE TELEVISION DEBUT FRIDAY JUNE 28 ON DISNEY CHANNEL

“Mickey Mouse,” a new short-form series of 2D comedy cartoons featuring Disney’s #1 star, will make its television debut with three new cartoon shorts the weekend of FRIDAY, JUNE 28 – SUNDAY, JUNE 30 (8:30 p.m., ET/PT) on Disney Channel. New shorts will continue to roll out with Friday premieres beginning Friday, July 5. Episodes will be available on WATCH Disney Channel, Disney.com, the Mickey Video Player App and iTunes following their linear premiere.

With the slapstick feel of classic Mickey Mouse and contemporary direction and pacing, the series of cartoon shorts presents Mickey in a broad range of humorous situations that showcase his pluck and rascality, along with his long-beloved charm and good heartedness. Each cartoon short finds Mickey in a different modern setting including Santa Monica, New York, Paris, Beijing, Tokyo, Venice and the Alps, facing a silly situation, a quick complication and an escalation of physical and visual gags. The stories also feature genuine heartfelt and heroic moments as Mickey explores and experiences life with his comical partners: Minnie Mouse, Donald Duck, Daisy Duck, Goofy and Pluto.

Among the cartoon premieres are “No Service,” in which Mickey and Donald try to buy lunch from a beachside snack shack but are unceremoniously turned down because of the classic “No shirt, no shoes, no service” admonition, Friday, June 28; “Yodelberg” where Mickey longs to visit Minnie atop her mountaintop chalet but quickly realizes that the threat of avalanche has made the trek up the mountain more challenging than usual, Saturday June 29; “New York Weenie,” where the hot dog Mickey buys for his beloved and very hungry Minnie ends up taking him on a energetic chase through New York’s Central Park, Friday July 5; “Tokyo Go,” which finds Mickey fighting Tokyo’s crazy commuting crowds aboard the bullet train, Friday July 12; and “Stayin’ Cool,” in which Mickey, Donald and Goofy must find creative ways to keep cool on the hottest day of the year, Friday July 19.

An early sneak preview of the first cartoon short, “Croissant de Triomphe,” in which Mickey must deliver croissants to Minnie’s cafe, battling street traffic and other Parisian obstacles along the way, debuted in March 2013 on Disney.com.

Croissant de Triomphe on Disney Video

Tomorrowland Terrace Dessert Party the Best Way to Watch Wishes

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June 22, 2013

Experience Wishes Nighttime Spectacular, Magic Kingdom’s nightly fireworks display, with a perfect unobstructed view, while comfortably sitting in a chair with plenty of room to move and walk around. A perfect view, comfortable seating, what could possibly make this any better? How about enjoying an all you can eat dessert buffet as well. The Tomorrowland Terrace Fireworks Dessert Party is one of Magic Kingdom’s best kept secrets! The dessert party is not widely advertised. People mostly hear about it through word of mouth. Reservations are hard to come by, as this is not a regularly scheduled event. It tends to just pop up on the calendar. The Tomorrowland Terrace Fireworks Dessert Party ranges in price of $15-$35.99, and does require payment at the time of booking.

Reservations for Wishes sometimes only open up 60-90 days in advance. If you are unable to make a reservation right away, be sure to check back every day leading up to your vacation to see if anything becomes available. If you are still unable to get a reservation I suggest getting over to the terrace around the time the dessert party begins to see if there is any empty space available. Just remember there is never a guarantee that you will be able to just walk up and get in.

Now here is a look at what you might find at the dessert party, just keep in mind that the dessert list is subject to change

Chocolate Truffle
Cup Cakes
Pistachio Crème Brulee
Chocolate Dipped Strawberry
Glazed Donut Holes
Brownie
Cookie
Cheesecake
Fruit Tarts
Fresh Fruit
Cannoli
Mango Shots
Raspberry Lemonade
Lemonade
Ice Tea
Chocolate Milk
Milk
Water
Hot Chocolate
Hot Tea
Coffee

The Tomorrowland Terrace Fireworks Dessert Party is truly a hidden treasure at Magic Kingdom! It is a memorable and enjoyable way to experience the biggest and most dazzling fireworks display Magic Kingdom as to offer! It is definitely a Disney must do!

Have you ever done the dessert party? What did you think? Let us know in the comment box below.

Senses Spa at Saratoga Springs Resort is Taking Reservations

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June 22, 2013

Although it’s still under construction, Senses – A Disney Spa at Disney’s Saratoga Springs Resort is accepting reservations as of today for treatments beginning July 25.

The theme of this spa is clearly the serenity of nature and it is evident at every turn. Branch-like fixtures and soft amber lighting along with a trickling waterfall built into a rock wall create a tranquil mood and inviting welcome. Native American artwork will adorn the walls of the two-story spa featuring 10 treatment rooms, a co-ed relaxation room and two lounges. A gorgeous mosaic tile mural imbedded with hummingbirds and trees is the centerpiece of the whirlpool and steam rooms. The heated loungers are pretty fabulous too!

For more info check out the Disney Parks Blog.

Wishing you Faith, Trust, and Pixie Dust
Sunshine

Disney’s PLANES New Character Posters

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Chip

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June 21, 2013

“Disney’s Planes” is an action-packed 3D animated comedy adventure featuring Dusty (voice of Dane Cook), a plane with dreams of competing as a high-flying air racer. But Dusty’s not exactly built for racing—and he happens to be afraid of heights. So he turns to a seasoned naval aviator who helps Dusty qualify to take on the defending champ of the race circuit. Dusty’s courage is put to the ultimate test as he aims to reach heights he never dreamed possible, giving a spellbound world the inspiration to soar. “Disney’s Planes” takes off in theaters on Aug. 9, 2013.

“Disney’s Planes” is an action-packed 3D animated comedy adventure about Dusty (voice of Dane Cook), a plane whose high-flying dream gives a spellbound world the inspiration to soar.