Pirate's Booty teams up with Marvel Avengers for a new snack

Pirate's Booty is teaming up with Marvel to release a limited-edition lunch multi-pack with Avengers characters.Marvel artists designed a custom digital comic featuring the Hulk, Thor, Captain America, Black Widow, and Iron Man, with the Pirate’s Booty Pirate. “Pirate’s Booty is excited to partner with Marvel’s iconic Avengers,” Eric Berniker, vice president of Consumer Engagement and Innovation at B&G Foods said in a press release. “The Avengers...

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Updated: Disney World ride and attraction closings in 2014 from August -December

Two attractions at Disney World which have been closed will re-open this month and one will go dark for a six days for refurbishment.The Transit People Mover at the Magic Kingdom and It's Tough to Be a Bug at Animal Kingdom will re-open in the early part of August. Most of the big rides should be operational in the fall for the Epcot International Food & Wine Festival with the major exception of the Walt Disney Railroad. The railroad will be...

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Haunted Mansion shop coming to Disney World this fall

Disney Parks BlogThis Halloween promises to be extra spooky at Disney World -- and possibly extra-expensive, if you're in a shopping frame of mind. Disney is opening a Haunted Mansion-themed shop that will be filled with an extensive new line of Haunted Mansion merchandise.The former Yankee Trader shop in Liberty Square closed this week. When it reopens this fall, it will be a showcase for all things Haunted Mansion, Disney announced this week. Disney...

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Disney Parks is bringing a special obstacle course to communities around the country

Disney is planning on six free events around the country to encourage children to connect with influential adults in their lives.The events over the summer in California, Chicago, Atlanta and Florida will have an obstacle course designed by Disney Imagineers where families will participate in games and team-building station.Disney Parks is working with the Search Institute and Center for Childhood Creativity.“We are thrilled to work with Disney...

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Disney TV animation planning Haunted Mansion show

©Steven LiebmanThe Haunted Mansion at Disneyland.While everyone stills awaits the possibility of Guillermo del Toro brining to the big screen "Haunted Mansion," Disney Television Animation is moving forward with a special based on the them park attraction for the Disney Channel and Disney XD.Gris Grimly, the horror genre artist and children's book illustrator ("Gris Grimly's Wicked Nursery Rhymes") is the executive producer of the project, said...

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Disney and Kohls introduce new clothing line for young girls and tweens

Is it already time to think about back to school shopping?In time for the new school year, Disney and Kohl's are launching a special mix and match assortment of clothing for young girls.The "D-Signed" brand launches with the "Girl Meets World" collection. "Through creative collaborations with Disney Channel and Kohl's, our 'D-Signed' brand continues to give girls the ability to express their individual style that's trend right and mom approved,"...

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Disney is moving towards $10 hourly starting pay as job market rebounds

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11 Disney celebrity photos from the 1980s and 1990s

Ever since opening Disneyland, The Walt Disney Company has had a long tradition of attracting celebrities.Over the years, thousands of celebrities and politicians have visited Disney Parks around the world.Here are a 11 photos of celebrities who visited Disney Parks in the 1980s and 1990s: (Don't forget to see photos of celebs who visited Disneyland in the 1950s and 1960s.)#1146623 / gettyimages.comPresident Ronald Reagan speaks Epcot on Mar 3, 1983.#136063030 / gettyimages.comIn 1998, pitcher Orel Hershiser of the Los Angeles Dodgers gives Goofy...

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Treasures of Walt Disney exhibit in Chicago being extended to 2015

If you have not yet had the chance to see the Treasures of Walt Disney Archives in Chicago, you have lucked out. The Museum of Science and Industry is extending the exhibit through Jan. 4, 2015, the museum announced.The exhibit has more than 300 artifacts from over 90 years of history, including costumes, props, artwork, classic animation and hand on activities.“Guests of all ages have enjoyed revisiting their favorite Disney moments in this exhibit,”...

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10 photos of Marvel stars at 2014 San Diego Comic-Con

San Diego Comic-Con has become the gathering place during the past several years for all the stars of the upcoming Marvel movies.This year Michael Douglas and Paul Rudd showed up to highlight the upcoming "Ant-Man" movie, due out July 17, 2015. And, the stars in the next Avengers movie, "Avengers: Age of Ultron" due out May 1, 2015, showed up.You can get all the Disney and Marvel news at Comic-Con here.Here's a quick look at who was at Comic-Con:#452741466 / gettyimages.comActor Michael Douglas attends Marvel's 'Ant-Man' Hall H Panel Booth Signing...

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Disney and Marvel: A roundup of Comic-Con news

Let's face it, Disney owned Comic-Con in San Diego this year. How could it not? It also happens to own Marvel Comics and the Star Wars franchise, two massive Comic-Con draws.It didn't disappoint. Well, it might have disappointed a little bit by not showing any footage from "Star Wars: Episode VII." But it still had a lot of exciting news to share.Here are some highlights of the week's presentations: (Here are 10 photos of Marvel stars who showed...

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Complete menu for 2014 Epcot International Food & Wine Festival released

Disney has released the full menus for the 2014 Epcot International Food & Wine Festival in Disney World.There will be more than 25 ethnic and specialty marketplaces during the 53-day festival from Sept. 10 to Nov. 10.Disney publicity photo Here is the complete menu, according to Disney:Africa Beef tenderloin tips berbere style with okra, jalapeños, tomato and pap South African bobotie with turkey and mushrooms (gluten free) MAN...

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New Walt Disney documentary coming to PBS in 2015

A new four-hour two night film about Walt Disney will premiere in the fall of 2015 on PBS, PBS and the American Experience announced this week.The two-night event will contain archival footage from the Disney vaults, interviews with animators, artists who worked on films and Imagineers who helped design Disneyland.“Walt Disney is an entrepreneurial and cultural icon,” American Experience executive producer Mark Samels said in a press release. “No...

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Marvel superheroes coming to Disney Infinity in September

If you've been thinking Disney's hit Infinity game isn't quite "super" enough, we've got good news for you. Marvel's Super Heroes are finally on their way.The Guardians of the Galaxy are joining the previously announced additions of the Avengers and Spider-Man. They all will arrive with Disney Infinity 2.0: Marvel Super Heroes on Sept. 23.You can pre-order the new arrivals now. If you pre-order the starter pack, Disney says you'll get a free Marvel...

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Disney releases lineup for Villains Unleashed bash at Disney World in August

It's one month to the special Villains Unleashed bash at Hollywood Studios and Disney has released more specifics of what the night will look like on the Disney Parks Blog.Disney publicity photoBy the way we will be at Hollywood Studios that night live tweeting and posting photos on Instagram and Facebook, so don't forget to start following us now.The Aug. 23 event at Disney World kicks off at 8 p.m. with Hades, Megara, Pain and Panic.The Streets...

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Video: Take a ride on Expedition Everest from Disney World

Expedition Everest, the tallest mountain created by Disney Imagineers at Disney Parks worldwide,  is just under 200 feet tall.The ride at Animal Kingdom in Disney World is nearly half a mile long with an 80-foot drop. Here you can experience the ride. Enj...

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Video: Festival of Fantasy Parade in 3 minutes

The Festival of Fantasy Parade at the Magic Kingdom in Disney World features 100 performers with  classic Disney and Pixar characters on seven floats.The parade features a pirate ship, a music box seashell and a mega-sized bagpipe. Here's a 3-minute run through of the para...

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Hong Kong Disneyland will unveil new nighttime show in October

Hong Kong Disneyland will unveil a new nighttime show in October called "Disney Paint the Night."“Disneyland’s nighttime parades have been around for four decades, and the creative team keeps developing and looking for the best concepts and ideas for creating new electric parades," Randy Wojcik, Senior Show Director of Walt Disney Parks & Resorts Creative Entertainment said in a new release."We’ve created an all-new ‘Disney Paint the Night’ –...

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ESPN Fantasy Football Convention coming to Disney World in August

Fantasy Football fans will be able to descend upon Disney World in August for a special Fantasy Football Convention at ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex, according to the Disney Parks Blog.This inaugural convention will be held Aug. 22-23 and include from ESPN Stephania Bell, Matthew Berry, Tim Hasselbeck, Chris Mortensen, Adam Schefter, Mark Schlereth, Sara Walsh and others to be announced later, the blog states.A live broadcast of Fantasy Football...

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Video: Take a ride on Big Thunder Mountain Railroad at Disney World

Do you ever feel the need to get back on The Rootinest Tootinest Ride in the Wilderness when you are no where near The Magic Kingdom in Florida?Big Thunder Mountain Railroad is one of my favorite rides at Disney World and a is a must do whenever we visit. If you are like me and sometimes just want to that fun feeling, then please do the following: Get a small fan, turn it on low and point it at your face, and hit the play button.Enjoy the ride - and keep your arms and hands inside the vehicle at all tim...

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Marvel announces five more movie dates through 2019

Marvel has announced it will be releasing five more movies through 2019. But they won't say what they are.Two new movies are scheduled for 2017, two more for 2018 and one more for 2019.Some have theorized a third Avengers movie, a Black Widow standalone movie, another Captain America and another Iron Man. Now which movies would you like to see?Here's the complete list of dates of upcoming Marvel movies (these include movies not being released by...

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New kids fashion line features Walt Disney quotes

One company is turning Walt Disney quotes into a fashion line for kids.Peek, Aren't You Curious, Inc. Future Tee Peek, Aren't You Curious, Inc. has taken 1928-1930 Mickey Mouse and Minnie Mouse designs and paired them with quotes for girls, boys and baby, sizes 0-14.The clothing can be found at Peek stores, PeekKids.com, some Nordstrom stores and Nordstrom.com.Here is a look at some of the clothing:Minnie Mouse Short-Sleeve Tee: A short-sleeve...

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Disneyland unveils next year's Diamond Celebration logo and some fun facts

Disneyland unveiled the Diamond Celebration logo as part of the annual July 17 anniversary  at Disneyland.© Disney EnterprisesIn the spring of 2015, Disney will launch a yearlong 60th anniversary celebration.“It’s an incredible time at the Disneyland Resort as we prepare for next year’s Diamond Celebration,”  Michael Colglazier, president, Disneyland Resort, said in a press release. “We’re excited to honor our rich history, to celebrate...

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Zip-a-dee-do-dah: It's Splash Mountain's birthday

Disneyland isn't the only thing celebrating a birthday today.So is Splash Mountain.The log-flume ride made its debut 25 years ago today at Disneyland's Critter Country.In the years since, it has become iconic, spawning rides at Disney World and Tokyo Disneyland as well as a not-so-family-friendly trend of flashing the cameras on the ride's final drop (and generating the nickname "Flash Mountain").Today also is the unofficial anniversary of the ride...

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Animated 'Haunted Mansion' heading for Disney TV

The story of the Haunted Mansion has been a tough nut to crack for Disney.In 2003, Disney tried to follow up on the success of the first Pirates of the Caribbean movie with a live-action Haunted Mansion film starring Eddie Murphy. The reviews were scalding; the consensus was that the "horror comedy" was neither scary nor funny.Gus Grimly illustrationIn 2010, Disney announced it would take another crack at the story, this time with Guillermo del Toro...

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Lineup announced for special food seminars at 2014 Epcot International Food & Wine Festival

A half dozen new food experiences will be available at this year's Epcot International Food & Wine Festival from Sept. 19 to Nov. 10.Disney publicity photoDining Through the Decades, Experience Puerto Rico and Food for Thought are some of the special culinary and beverage programs taking place during the 53-day festival.Here's a look at some of the special programs being offered between Sept. 19 and Nov. 10“3D” Disney’s Dessert Discovery on...

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