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runDisney Reveals Merchandise Collection for 2018 Star Wars Half Marathon – The Dark Side

The 2018 Star Wars Half Marathon – The Dark Side is just a few days away and runDisney is inviting you to “Do what must be done,” by celebrating your own galactic experience with merchandise commemorating the event. Take a look at the weekend’s offerings! Related: Medals Revealed for 2018 Star Wars Half Marathon – runDisney Reveals Merchandise Collection for 2018 Star Wars Half Marathon – The Dark Side

Disney PhotoPass Studio Temporarily Relocates to Mickey’s Philharmagic

Beginning April 16 through May 3, the Disney PhotoPass Studio inside of Castle Couture at Magic Kingdom Park will undergo enhancements and temporarily relocate to the indoor FastPass+ queue of Mickey’s PhilharMagic. When the Disney PhotoPass Studio reopens in Castle Couture to guests on May 4, there will be additional backdrop options, new props, and Disney PhotoPass Studio Temporarily Relocates to Mickey’s Philharmagic

Paddlefish Offers $25 Bonus with Purchase of $100 Gift Card

Paddlefish, the iconic paddleboat anchored on Lake Buena Vista in Disney Springs that has been turned into a phenomenal restaurant, has an enticing offer we wanted to share. Celebrate Moms, Dads, and Grads at Paddlefish! Receive a 25.00 bonus card for every 100.00 gift card purchased. Start gifting today: https://t.co/XHf9E78MIE pic.twitter.com/p94PFxqPwJ — Paddlefish (@PaddlefishORL) April Paddlefish Offers $25 Bonus with Purchase of $100 Gift Card

Wine Bar George Shares a Sneak Peek at Some Dishes Guests Can Expect to See on Their Menu

Executive Chef Ron Rupert will be at the helm of all things culinary at the upcoming Wine Bar George, and today, he’s shared a sneak peek at what guests can look forward to seeing on the menu when the location opens its doors at Disney Springs. Rupert’s philosophy is a simple one. “I want to Wine Bar George Shares a Sneak Peek at Some Dishes Guests Can Expect to See on Their Menu

Lenny and Chuckles Have Been Added to the Toy Story Mania! Queue at Disney’s Hollywood Studios

Two new characters were recently unveiled in the Toy Story Mania! queue at Disney’s Hollywood Studios. Lenny, Andy’s walking binoculars, and Chuckles the clown, who made his first on-screen appearance in Toy Story 3 have become the newest Toy Story characters to be depicted in Toy Story Mania! by way of the boxes they originally Lenny and Chuckles Have Been Added to the Toy Story Mania! Queue at Disney’s Hollywood Studios

Disney Reveals Merchandise for 20th Anniversary Celebration of Animal Kingdom

Disney’s Animal Kingdom is celebrating its 20th anniversary at Walt Disney World Resort later this month, but guests can already purchase some of the merchandise that has been created especially for this milestone. The collection of merchandise was inspired by the theme park’s iconic Tree of Life. Guests can look for hidden surprises in the Disney Reveals Merchandise for 20th Anniversary Celebration of Animal Kingdom

Gong Li to Join Cast of Disney’s Live-Action ‘Mulan’, Jet Li in Final Talks to Join As Well

Last week, we reported that Donnie Yen was joining the cast of Disney’s live-action Mulan and we’ve just learned that Gong Li, one of China’s best and most celebrated actresses, will be joining the cast as well. The actors are joining Chinese singer-actress Crystal Liu Yifei (from The Return of the Condor Heroes) who has Gong Li to Join Cast of Disney’s Live-Action ‘Mulan’, Jet Li in Final Talks to Join As Well

Neil Patrick Harris Means Business When it Comes to Haunted Mansion Memorabilia

Neil Patrick Harris was a guest on the Late Late Show with James Corden earlier this week and a discussion took place that we thought you might like to see. During the show, Corden asked Harris about his love for Disney Parks and collectibles then learned that he once outbid a business tycoon (which may Neil Patrick Harris Means Business When it Comes to Haunted Mansion Memorabilia

‘Incredibles 2’ Sneak Peek Coming to Hollywood Studios and California Adventure

Guests visiting Disney’s Hollywood Studios at Walt Disney World and Disney California Adventure Park at the Disneyland Resort will be the first to experience an exclusive look at the first ten minutes of Incredibles 2 during a very special sneak peek. Even Samuel L. Jackson is excited about it! Watch below as he shares his excitement ‘Incredibles 2’ Sneak Peek Coming to Hollywood Studios and California Adventure

Four Seasons Resort Orlando to Offer Early FastPass+ Selections and Extra Magic Hours

The AAA Five Diamond Award rated Four Seasons Resort Orlando at Walt Disney World Resort has announced that through 2018, in addition to offering the Extra Magic Hours benefit, with valid Walt Disney World Resort theme park admission resort guests will now also have the opportunity to make FastPass+ selections up to 60-days in advance Four Seasons Resort Orlando to Offer Early FastPass+ Selections and Extra Magic Hours