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New Products revealed for Star Wars Half Marathon – The Light Side at Disneyland Resort

The Star Wars Half Marathon – The Light Side begins tomorrow, January 12, and goes through January 15, 2017 at the Disneyland Resort. Today, we have a look at some of the commemorative merchandise that will be available at the runDisney Health & Fitness Expo for purchase. Guests will find a large selection of merchandise … New Products revealed for Star Wars Half Marathon – The Light Side at Disneyland Resort

George Lucas announces new plan to build museum in Los Angeles

Back in 2014, we reported that George Lucas was planning to build his “Lucas Film of Narrative Art” museum in his wife Mellody Hobson’s native Chicago, after considering sites in San Francisco and encountering community opposition. After facing opposition by Chicago’s “Friends of the Park” group, he has changed direction once again and will be … George Lucas announces new plan to build museum in Los Angeles

Disney’s Moana Sing-Along Version sails into theaters January 27, 2017

Walt Disney Animation Studios is introducing an all-new sing-along version of Moana, coming to theaters nationwide January 27, 2017! Fans are in for a real treat with an all-new sing-along version of Moana launching in more than 2,000 theaters nationwide and exclusively at Hollywood’s El Capitan Theatre one week prior to the nationwide opening on … Disney’s Moana Sing-Along Version sails into theaters January 27, 2017

Upcoming raft ride at Disney’s Typhoon Lagoon changes its name prior to opening

Last summer, Disney announced that a new family raft-style attraction named Miss Fortune Falls would be opening at Disney’s Typhoon Lagoon Water Park near Crush ‘n’ Gusher in the Spring of 2017. It looks like this upcoming attraction received a name change before it’s even open as the new artwork shows above. The new attraction … Upcoming raft ride at Disney’s Typhoon Lagoon changes its name prior to opening

New details released on menu at Planet Hollywood Observatory at Disney Springs

While we still don’t have an exact date on the opening of the newly re-done Planet Hollywood Observatory at Disney Springs, more details about the expected menu have surfaced and they sound pretty fabulous! Some more indulgent options will include L.A. Lasagna, a fried take on the classic comfort food with Bolognese sauce, roasted garlic … New details released on menu at Planet Hollywood Observatory at Disney Springs

First full Cars 3 trailer released

The first full trailer has been released for the upcoming Cars 3. Brian Fee, the film’s director, who was a storyboard artist on the first two films in the franchise, said, “McQueen is not the young hotshot anymore, the kid he was back then in Cars 1. He’s in the middle of his life, and as an … First full Cars 3 trailer released

ABC’s The View to broadcast from Animal Kingdom; sweepstakes winners will win trips to Walt Disney World

ABC’s The View announced today that the show will be broadcasting in March from Disney’s Animal Kingdom at Walt Disney World. A new “The View’s Magic is Endless Sweepstakes” by American Tourister is offering three viewers (and three guests each) the chance to win a vacation package to come to Disney World for the taping, … ABC’s The View to broadcast from Animal Kingdom; sweepstakes winners will win trips to Walt Disney World

Disney California Adventure Food & Wine Festival Dates Set For March 10th through April 16th

According to the Disney Parks Blog, the Disney California Adventure Food & Wine Festival will return daily from March 10th through April 16th. There will reportedly be even more Festival Marketplaces than in years past, and that means more California inspired cuisine! In addition to the Festival Marketplaces there will also be Festival inspired dishes … Disney California Adventure Food & Wine Festival Dates Set For March 10th through April 16th

Disney launches “Magic of Storytelling” campaign to donate 1 million books

Disney and ABC are celebrating families and reading during the fifth annual “Magic of Storytelling” campaign and the second annual Disney Reads Day. In honor of the campaign, Disney and ABC will donate up to one million books to First Book. betway This nonprofit makes sure that organizations and educators who service low-income children have … Disney launches “Magic of Storytelling” campaign to donate 1 million books