Walt Disney World celebrates Star Wars Day with ‘May the Fourth Be With You’

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April 27, 2013

We’ve already told you what you can expect with Disney’s monstrous summer event at Walt Disney World this summer. In case you missed it, you can read the full article here.

Well, Disney has more in store for their monstrous summer including “Star Wars Day” at Hollywood Studios as part of the Limited Time Magic. May 4 is already celebrated by Star Wars fans worldwide with the tag line “May the Fourth be with you.”

The one-day-only celebration at Hollywood Studios will feature special Star Wars entertainment, shows, characters, exclusive merchandise, a Star Wars dance party and a Star Wars-themed fireworks show to cap off the day. There will even be a special edition of the popular Jedi Training Academy, where parents can join their children for the training and finale with villains from the Galactic Empire.

Don’t forget that Star Wars Weekends will be starting at Hollywood Studios in just a few short weeks! You can read all about that special event here.

So wants to attend this limited time magic event?

Would you like to plan a trip to either Star Wars day or one of the Star Wars weekends at Disney’s Hollywood Studios? Siera, an authorized Disney vacation planner with Destinations in Floridais your personal expert and can help you plan your Star Wars vacation! Plus, you will get a gift card when you book a package!

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Walt Disney World celebrates Star Wars Day with ‘May the Fourth Be With You’

Disney’s Club Penguin’s Marvel Super Hero Takeover event

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April 27, 2013

Do we have any Club Penguin fans? What about Marvel super hero fans? Well, penguins are now assembling as Marvel Super Heroes and Super Villains in Disney’s Club Penguin for this year’s all-new Marvel Super Hero Takeover event. Disney’s Club Penguin is the number one virtual world for kids. Penguins are called to defend the city of Penguintropolis by bringing members dressed as Marvel Super Villains to justice before they take over. Members will first choose sides and then can suit up in over 25 Marvel costumes.

“Last year’s partnership event with Marvel was extremely popular, and at that time, became the most-trafficked event in our history,” said Chris Heatherly, Vice President and General Manager, Disney Interactive Worlds. “This year we’ve made the Marvel Super Hero Takeover Event even more epic for players with twice the amount of Marvel Super Hero and Super Villain costume options and deeper, more action-packed gameplay and storylines.”

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Disney & Movie Theaters are in disputes over Iron Man 3

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April 27, 2013

There has been a struggle between Walt Disney Studios and movie theater chains over how revenue from ticket sales for the much-anticipated “Iron Man 3” will be split.

On Tuesday, April 23, Regal Entertainment pulled all of their standees, movie posters and other marketing materials for “Iron Man 3” over the dispute. Regal Entertainment is the nation’s largest theater owner with 7,000 screens in 540 locations. This fight is detracting from what was expected to be one of the biggest movies of 2013. “Iron Man 3” premieres May 3, 2013. The Walt Disney Company is hosting a star-studded premiere Wednesday night for the film in Hollywood.

Last week, Regal Entertainment and AMC Entertainment stopped selling advance tickets for “Iron Man 3.” Their explanation was that Disney wanted too much of the box office revenue — up to 65%. Cinemark, the nation’s third-largest chain, is also not selling advance tickets for “Iron Man 3.” The demand for a bigger cut is not just for “Iron Man 3,” though. Reports say that Disney wants better terms on other movies as well. In general, studios collect 50% to 55% of ticket sales, depending on the movie.

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Disney Is Searching for Winnie the Pooh Storyteller of the Year

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April 27, 2013

Disney Consumer Products is searching for the Winnie the Pooh Storyteller of the Year. The Walt Disney Company wants to celebrate parents and guardians who foster their child’s creativity and teach valuable life lessons through storytelling. The “Storyteller of the Year” contest focuses on parents’ love of Winnie the Pooh. The contest invites parents to share the loveable bear’s story in a creative way through video and the use of fun props including Pooh plush toys, puppets, blankets or any other Pooh item.

“We invite parents to join Disney in celebrating the art of storytelling and Winnie the Pooh, one of our most beloved characters of all time,” said Stephen Teglas, vice president of classic franchises for Disney Consumer Products. “Pooh teaches us about friendship, adventure, and to appreciate the simple things in life. Through the ‘Storyteller of the Year’ contest we hope to capture some of these sweet family moments and encourage parents to use their best storytelling abilities to spark their child’s imagination and create long-lasting memories.”

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ABC Family greenlights new show Chasing Life

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April 27, 2013

ABC FAMILY GREENLIGHTS NEW ORIGINAL DRAMA “CHASING LIFE”

Newest Series Joins ABC Family’s Slate of New Productions Picked up Earlier This Year Including Dramas “The Fosters,” “Twisted” and “Ravenswood,” and Reality Series “Dancing Fools” and “The Vineyard”

ABC Family has added another new one-hour drama series, “Chasing Life” (formerly “Terminales”), to its roster of millennial-skewing original programming. The series is scheduled to start production in Santa Clarita in July and will premiere on ABC Family in early 2014.

“Chasing Life” is adapted from the successful Televisa Spanish-language Mexican television series and is a co-production of BV Family Productions, Lionsgate, and Televisa in association with ABC Family. “Chasing Life” stars Italia Ricci (“Unnatural History”), Mary Page Keller (“NYPD Blue”), Aisha Dee (“I Hate My Teenage Daughter”), Richard Brancatisano (“The Elephant Princess”) and Haley Ramm (“Red State”).

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Disney-Pixar Announces New Movie “Inside Out” Coming in 2015

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April 26, 2013

Disney-Pixar has announced this week via Twitter another new movie in the works, “Inside Out.” Although all the talk has been on Disney-Pixar’s announcement of the new Finding Dory movie that will be released November 2015, Disney-Pixar is hoping to add to the excitement with another original film planned for the summer of 2015.

The announcement was made via their official Twitter account, @DisneyPixar. “We have an announcement! Inside Out, the new film from director Pete Docter, will open in US theaters June 19, 2015.”

Pete Docter has played a major role within the Disney-Pixar company, including involvement with ‘Toy Story,’ ‘Toy Story 2,’ ‘WALL-E’ and the upcoming ‘Monsters University,’ as well as directing ‘Monsters, Inc.,’ ‘Up’ and now ‘Inside Out.’

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Best Fireworks Viewing Locations In Magic Kingdom

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April 26, 2013

Wishes Nighttime Spectacular at Magic Kingdom is a truly spectacular way to end your fun-filled day at Walt Disney World. Of course, the Magic Kingdom fireworks are even better if you have a great spot to view them. Many families begin searching for their perfect fireworks viewing location an hour or more before the fireworks even start. So, just where can you find these great locations to view the show?

The Tomorrowland Terrace is by far the best location to view Wishes Nighttime Spectacular. However, the only way to secure this fabulous location for the show is to attend the Tomorrowland Terrace Dessert Party. The party includes a buffet of delicious treats including pastries, cookies, and chocolate-covered strawberries, as well as hot and cold beverages. In addition to these tasty snacks, you’ll have a great view of Tinkerbell as she flies towards Tomorrowland. The Tomorrowland Terrace Dessert Party does require a separate party ticket.

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Imagineers Offer Sneak Peek Inside Seven Dwarfs Mine Train & Princess Fairytale Hall

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April 26, 2013

Who’s ready for an update on the remaining construction in the New Fantasyland at the Magic Kingdom Park?

Walt Disney Imagineering just shared a new video with us that offers up a look inside the two attractions in New Fantasyland that are still yet to debut: Princess Fairytale Hall and “Princess Fairytale Hall at New Fantasyland”

Princess Fairytale Hall, which will open later this year, will be the ultimate destination in which to greet Disney royalty. The Seven Dwarfs Mine Train, a family coaster that is set to open in 2014, will take Magic Kingdom Park guests on a musical journey through the mine “where a million diamonds shine.” The attraction will offer an innovative ride system with a train of vehicles that respond to every twist and turn, plus appearances by animated figures from “Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs,” and music from this classic Disney film.

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Phineas and Ferb: Quest for Cool Stuff Video Game

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April 26, 2013

Majesco Entertainment Company, an innovative provider of games for the mass market along with Disney Interactive, announced today that Phineas and Ferb: Quest for Cool Stuff is expected to launch this August. Based on the top-rated Emmy Award-winning hit series, Phineas and Ferb: Quest for Cool Stuff will release on the Xbox 360® video game and entertainment system from Microsoft, Wii U video game system, Wii™, Nintendo DS™ and Nintendo 3DS™ from Nintendo.

Majesco also plans to release a unique Phineas and Ferb smartphone and tablet game in August, which will feature Agent P and the rest of the O.W.C.A. (Organization Without a Cool Acronym).

Join Phineas and Ferb as they travel to out-of-this-world places in their newest invention, the A.T.T. (All-Terrain Transformatron). This upgradeable, customizable, ultra-cool amphibious ride helps the boys hunt for lost loot to display in their backyard Museum of Cool. Phineas and Ferb: Quest for Cool Stuff features many of the fan-favorite characters from the hit show, including Perry the Platypus — aka secret Agent P, Candace, Isabella, Buford, Baljeet, and the evil Dr. Doofenshmirtz, who is determined to unleash his latest creation, the “get-rid-of-cool-stuff-inator” on the Tri-State Area.

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Glass Slipper Challenge for 2014 – RunDisney Announces New Race

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April 26, 2013

With the success of the marathons at all the Walt Disney World parks, and the huge excitement over the new Dopey Challenge for the Walt Disney World Marathon Weekend, runDisney has released a new run for the Princess Half Marathon Weekend and new medal.

Beginning next year a new 10k will be added along with a new two-race challenge. The Disney Princess Enchanted 10k and Glass Slipper Challenge will help princesses bring their running dreams to reality.

“The Disney Princess Enchanted 10K will give you a new opportunity to participate in a timed run during the Princess Half Marathon Weekend. And if you’re looking for an even bigger challenge, sign up for the 10K on Saturday and the Half Marathon on Sunday (19.3 miles total) to earn the inaugural Disney Glass Slipper Challenge Medal, accompanied by each of the medals from the individual races. New for 2014, the Princess Half Marathon Weekend will expand to February 20-23 and include an additional day for the Expo.”

Here’s the full releases from runDisney:

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Expanded BoardWalk Bakery Reopens at WDW today with New Treats

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April 26, 2013

Get ready for some super new taste sensations when the BoardWalk Bakery reopens bright and early this morning – 6:30 a.m. to be exact.

“The new location is twice the size of the original bakery, themed to the 1920s Jersey shore,” says John Berko, manager of food & beverage at Disney’s BoardWalk Inn and Villas. Dark wood and colorful tiles and mosaics add a new brightness to the space.

Beyond sweets, the new menu includes hot breakfast items, salads and sandwiches – like a Maine lobster roll and a pork loin sandwich with creamy apple slaw.

But it’s the sweets that get the most attention, and plenty of favorites are back, including chocolate croissants, cupcakes and cinnamon. Newcomers include eclairs, cannoli, salted caramel ganache and an amazing peanut butter-banana-candied Nueske’s bacon pie. We begged for the recipe, and already made this one at home. There’s not a morsel left.

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First Three-Park All-Nighter Kicks Off Monstrous Summer at the WDW and Disneyland Resorts

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April 25, 2013

Just seconds ago, a 180-foot-tall Mike Wazowski from the upcoming Disney●Pixar film “Monsters University”made the official announcement that Disney is keeping three theme parks open for 24 hours on Memorial Day Weekend, the traditional start of the family travel season, to kick off a Monstrous Summer on both coasts. Wazowski, the loveable green-bodied, one-eyed monster, joins best pal James P. Sullivan (“Sulley”) in the prequel to “Monsters, Inc.”, this summer as college students with hopes of becoming Scarers.

Our first-ever, three-park all-night party is happening at the Magic Kingdom Park in Florida and Disneyland park and Disney California Adventure park in California. The parks will stay open from 6 a.m., May 24 to 6 a.m., May 25, 2013, local time.

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