Disney and Lucasfilm want to make sure the force is with all Star Wars fans well before “The Last Jedi” — the ninth movie in the saga — is released on Dec. 15. To that end, they have announced a sequel to 2015’s Force Friday on Sept. 1, 2017. The hoopla begins at 12:01 a.m. … Continue reading "Disney, Lucasfilm bring back Force Friday merchandise event for ‘Star Wars: The Last Jedi’"
Disney’s Maker Studios severs relationship with YouTube star PewDiePie
Posted onMaker Studios is in the news this week after parent The Walt Disney Company cut ties with one of its biggest YouTube stars, PewDiePie, over his anti-Semitic posts. And YouTube quickly followed suit, canceling plans for the second season of his reality series, “Scare PewDiePie.” PewDiePie, whose real name is Felix Kjellberg, has 53 million … Continue reading "Disney’s Maker Studios severs relationship with YouTube star PewDiePie"
Expansions Coming to Coronado Springs and Caribbean Beach Resorts
Posted onWalt Disney World announced today, expansions at both Coronado Springs and Caribbean resort.
Disney Photo of the Week: Living Seas
Posted onWhile not an opening day attraction, the Living Seas grand opening was held in January 1986 with Michael Eisner, Diver Mickey Mouse and Diver Frank Wells. In the early days of the Living Seas, you walked along banister lined curves that displayed historical photographs and artifacts of famous undersea explorations. Here was one the displays … Continue reading "Disney Photo of the Week: Living Seas"
Kingdom Keepers author Ridley Pearson gives readers opportunity to be Disney Imagineers
Posted onDisney’s Imagineers have some of the coolest jobs around. Who wouldn’t want to help create the theme parks we all know and love? Well, now’s your chance to experience what they do — on a much smaller scale and from the comfort of your own home. “Kingdom Keepers” author Ridley Pearson is inviting readers to … Continue reading "Kingdom Keepers author Ridley Pearson gives readers opportunity to be Disney Imagineers"
Tips for finding and buying Disney Dooney and Bourke, Vera Bradley, Harveys seatbelt bags
Posted onHigh-end Disney-themed purses and bags continue to increase in popularity - both those sold in the theme parks and those sold at outside retailers. And the primary and secondary markets don't seem to be slowing down anytime soon.
Wok and Wines Pairing Dinner Morimoto Asia and Wine Bar George
Posted onThe team at Morimoto Asia would like to officially welcome the soon-to-open Wine Bar George to the Disney Springs neighborhood with a special collaboration wine dinner. The menu, created by Executive Chef Yuhi Fujinaga, will showcase a selection of modern Pan-Asian dishes. Master Sommelier George Miliotes will pair each course with wines that will be served at the wine bar when it opens later this year in Disney Springs.
Disney’s marketing campaign for Marvel super heroes focuses on inclusiveness
Posted onDisney Consumer Products and Interactive Media (DCPI) has announced a new campaign designed to appeal to all types of buyers: “Marvel Heroes Come in All Sizes.” Of course, from a business standpoint, this kind of marketing strategy is important to appeal to a wide range of consumers for the variety of cool Marvel products in … Continue reading "Disney’s marketing campaign for Marvel super heroes focuses on inclusiveness"
Beauty and the Beast New Stage Show on Disney Dream
Posted onA tale as old as time gets ready to take the stage with "Beauty and the Beast," a brand-new musical production inspired by Disney's live-action adaptation of the animated classic. The show will expand upon the most imaginative elements of the highly anticipated live-action and classic films and delight Disney Cruise Line guests aboard the Disney Dream, beginning this November.
