When "Wreck-It Ralph" opened on Nov. 2, 2012, it turned in the highest opening weekend ever for a Walt Disney Animation Studios film at the time of release. Now Disney is hoping Ralph will not only break the Internet but the 2018 Thanksgiving boxoffice records as well. The film re-teams the original director, producer and co-writer behind "Wreck-It Ralph." The screenplay is currently being written by Phil Johnston and Pamela Ribon. Director Rich Moore, producer Clark Spencer,...

MARVEL ANNOUNCES EPIC EXPERIENCES FOR FANS AT DISNEY'S D23 EXPO 2017 IN ANAHEIM, JULY 14-16 BURBANK , Calif . ( June 1 , 2017) - Marvel will make its way to D23 Expo's show floor from July 14­-16 with an exciting look at its upcoming film titles in the Marvel Studios Pavilion, featuring an array of props and costumes from the Studios' upcoming slate, including Thor: Ragnarok , Black Panther , and more. In Marvel Studios' Thor: Ragnarok, in theaters November 2017, Thor is imprisoned...

First-ever Mainland China Hollywood Movie World Premiere Will Take Place at Shanghai Disney Resort with an All-star Lineup of Special Guests on May 11 BURBANK, CALIF. (April 25, 2017)- Disney announced today that Disney/Jerry Bruckheimer Films' "Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Men Tell No Tales" will have its World Premiere in Shanghai, China, at Shanghai Disney Resort on Thursday, May 11, marking the first time a Hollywood movie will premiere in Mainland China. Johnny Depp, Orlando...

IN AN UNPRECEDENTED, FAR-REACHING PROGRAMMING EVENT, THE DISNEY CHANNEL ORIGINAL MOVIE "DESCENDANTS 2" WILL HAVE A SIMULTANEOUS PREMIERE ON FIVE TELEVISION NETWORKS WITHIN THE DISNEY|ABC TELEVISION GROUP, FRIDAY, JULY 21 (8:00 P.M., ET/PT), ON DISNEY CHANNEL, ABC , DISNEY XD, FREEFORM AND LIFETIME PLUS EACH NETWORK'S BRANDED DIGITAL PLATFORM A far-reaching, unprecedented and simultaneous premiere has been set for the Disney Channel Original Movie "Descendants 2" across five...

Caissie Levy to Star as Elsa, Patti Murin to Star as Anna Jelani Alladin is Kristoff, Greg Hildreth is Olaf, John Riddle is Hans and Robert Creighton is Duke of Weselton Tony Award ® Winner Rob Ashford Joins Creative Team as Choreographer Disney Theatrical Production has announced the principal cast of the highly anticipated Broadway version of Walt Disney Animation's 2013 mega-hit "Frozen". Caissie Levy will star as Elsa and Patti Murin will star as Anna in Disney's new Broadway...

January 2017 - Ever wonder how the the first animated feature ever to be nominated for a Best Picture Oscar, "Beauty and the Beast" was created? Or how an episode of the "Disneyland" TV show convinced President Dwight Eisenhower that it was time for America to enter the space race? If you have, then you definitely want to keep reading. If you haven't, but you're fascinated by all things Disney, then you definitely want to keep reading! These questions and more will be...

Universal Parks & Resorts And Nintendo Will Bring The Fun Of Nintendo To Life With Expansive, Highly Themed Environments At Osaka, Orlando And Hollywood Kyoto, Japan and ORLANDO, Florida (November 29, 2016) - Imagine the fun of stepping into a larger-than-life Nintendo adventure. Gigantic Piranha Plants spring to life. Question blocks, power-ups and more surround you. And Mario and all his friends are there to pull you into a brand-new world. You will enter an entire realm filled with iconic...

From this moment on, everything will change Blindsided by a new generation of blazing-fast racers, the legendary Lightning McQueen (voice of Owen Wilson) is suddenly pushed out of the sport he loves. To get back in the game, he will need the help of an eager young race technician, Cruz Ramirez, with her own plan to win, plus inspiration from the late Fabulous Hudson Hornet and a few unexpected turns. Proving that #95 isn’t through yet will test the heart of a champion on Piston Cup Racing’s...

From exclusive tours to cinematic surprises, Disney's official fan club serves up something for fans both young and young-at-heart. In 2017, D23: The Official Disney Fan Club brings a new roster of events for fans around the country to enjoy. SCREENINGS ON THE DISNEY STUDIO LOT AND AT WALT DISNEY WORLD RESORT : Throughout the year, D23 will once again offer special screenings on both coasts of classic Disney favorites, including Tangled , Pirates of the Caribbean: Curse of the Black Pearl, and...

GMA Visit is Mickey's Final Stop in His Worldwide Birthday Tour Mickey Mouse will visit the set of ABC's Good Morning America on November 18, to celebrate his birthday and premiere his new music video, "What We Got." His appearance in New York City is the culmination of his worldwide birthday tour, where he surprised fans and friends in Los Angeles, Kyoto, Shanghai, Rome, Paris, Cusco and Rio de Janeiro while making the music video. Mickey will share stories about his adventures...

Disney Store Unlocks Magical Friday Deals Two Weeks Prior to Black Friday Guests Can Save Up to 40% In-Store and Online Starting November 14 - Earlier Than Ever Before Special In-Store Wishing Ceremony Kicks Off the Magic of the Season Disney Store unveiled its Magical Friday (aka Black Friday) deals and special in-store holiday events - nearly two weeks before the Thanksgiving holiday shopping weekend. Beginning November 14th in-store and online, guests can expect to see up to 40% off thousands...

DISNEY TWENTY-THREE JOINS THE REBELLION TO CELEBRATE THE ARRIVAL OF ROGUE ONE: A STAR WARS STORY EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEWS WITH STARS FELICITY JONES AND ALAN TUDYK, DIRECTOR GARETH EDWARDS, AND PRODUCER KATHLEEN KENNEDY PLUS, A PREVIEW OF THE NEW IRON MAN EXPERIENCE AT HONG KONG DISNEYLAND, A TOUR OF THE REIMAGINED DISNEY WONDER , AND A CONVERSATION WITH MOANA STAR AULI'I CRAVALHO On December 16, Star Wars fans will blast off once again to a galaxy far, far away-only this time, it's with a new...

DISNEY'S BRIGHTEST STAR INVITES THE YOUNG AND YOUNG-AT-HEART TO JOIN THE PARTY. To celebrate his upcoming birthday, Mickey Mouse is embarking on a trip around the world, where he will make surprise appearances in iconic, real-world locations to delight his fans and friends. These magical moments chronicling Mickey's global adventures will be captured and shared on Disney's Mickey Mouse Facebook page, culminating with the debut of a video highlighting Mickey's travels featuring an...

I n Celebration of the 25 th Anniversary of "Beauty and the Beast," BRING HOME ALL OF THE DISNEY PRINCESSES for a Limited Time Only Don't Let the Clock Strike Midnight on this Rare Opportunity! For the first time ever, the unforgettable Disney Princess films will all be available for purchase at the same time, Sept. 6 - Oct. 17! In honor of the 25th anniversary of the beloved animated classic "Beauty and the Beast," Disney fans are gaining unprecedented access to Disney's...

What Thor was up to while the rest of the Avengers were battling each other in MARVEL'S CAPTAIN AMERICA: CIVIL WAR Thor returns in THOR: RAGNAROK November 2017!

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Volcano Bay to Become Universal Orlando’s Third Theme Park, International Tickets On Sale Soon for Travel Dates Beginning June 1, 2017 A One-of-A-Kind Paradise Filled with Adventure-Drenched Thrills, Relaxing Indulgence and Rejuvenation Universal’s Volcano Bay is a radically-innovative water theme park opening next year at Universal Orlando Resort. Spanning 28 fully immersive acres, Universal Orlando’s third theme park will be an entirely new kind of water theme park experience...

Member favorites return as Disney's official fan club expands offerings BURBANK, Calif. - December 1, 2015 - In 2016, D23: The Official Disney Fan Club will expand member events with more experiences on the East Coast and new twists on current favorites. D23 BEHIND-THE-SCENES EXPERIENCES : In 2015, D23 Members had the opportunity to explore hidden Disney gems-such as the Animation Research Library-while hearing stories from Disney luminaries such as Walt Disney Archives founder Dave Smith and...

CARLY RAE JEPSEN AND DAUGHTRY SET TO ROCK THE STAGE THIS WEEKEND AS THE FINAL TWO SHOWS OF UNIVERSAL ORLANDO RESORT'S 25 TH ANNIVERSARY CONCERT SERIES Orlando, Fla. (November 23, 2015) - Universal Orlando Resort's 25 th Anniversary Concert Series concludes this weekend with musical performances by GRAMMY-nominated singer-songwriter Carly Rae Jepsen on Friday, November 27 and GRAMMY-nominated rock band Daughtry on Saturday, November 28. Multi-platinum artist, Carly Rae Jepsen released her...

Disney's "The Jungle Book" Directed by Jon Favreau ("Iron Man"), based on Rudyard Kipling's timeless stories and inspired by Disney's classic animated film, "The Jungle Book" is an all-new live-action epic adventure about Mowgli (newcomer Neel Sethi), a man-cub who's been raised by a family of wolves. But Mowgli finds he is no longer welcome in the jungle when fearsome tiger Shere Khan (voice of Idris Elba), who bears the scars of Man, promises to eliminate...

400 new rooms coming to Universal Orlando's incredibly popular retro-themed hotel in 2017 ORLANDO, Fla. (Aug. 31, 2015) - Universal Orlando Resort and Loews Hotels & Resorts are excited to announce an expansion of Universal's Cabana Bay Beach Resort. Four-hundred new rooms will be added to the retro-themed hotel due to its tremendous success and positive guest response since opening in March 2014. Opening in 2017, the expansion will consist of two additional towers that will be located...

BURBANK, CALIF. (August 27, 2015) - Today, Instagram announced that - in addition to square posts - you can now share photos and videos in both portrait and landscape orientation on their platform. With this update, Instagram users can upload widescreen video which will be more cinematic than ever. This morning, @StarWars released an exclusive look at their upcoming film, The Force Awakens, using Instagram's new landscape orientation. As part of this collaboration, Star Wars: The Force Awakens...

DISNEY TWENTY-THREE TAKES GUESTS ON A JOURNEY THROUGH SHANGHAI DISNEY RESORT AND TOY STORY 'S 20TH ANNIVERSARY IN AN ISSUE DEVOTED TO D23 EXPO 2015, DISNEY'S OFFICIAL FAN CLUB ALSO SHARES ARCHIVAL DISNEYLAND TREASURES, EXPLORES DISNEY AND MARVEL'S COMIC BOOK COLLABORATION, AND PROFILES THE NEW DISNEY LEGENDS. BURBANK, Calif. - AUGUST 10, 2015 - In celebration of D23 EXPO 2015, D23: The Official Disney Fan Club is devoting its Fall publication of Disney twenty-three to some of the remarkable...

Pro Football Hall of Famer and veteran sports journalist Frank Gifford has died in Connecticut, his family announced on Sunday. He was 84. Bob Iger, Chairman and CEO of the Walt Disney Company has issued the following statement. President of the Walt Disney Company Bob Iger (L) and TV commentator Frank Gifford attend the 2008 Disney Legends Ceremony at the Walt Disney Studios on October 13, 2008 in Burbank, California. Source: Stephen Shugerman/Getty Images North America "Frank Gifford was an...

AMC's "The Walking Dead" Returns to "Halloween Horror Nights" at Universal Studios Hollywood and Universal Orlando Resort, Unleashing the Terror of Season 5 Upon the Country's Most Extreme and Highly-Anticipated Halloween Events Universal City, Ca., Orlando, Fla., July 30, 2015 - The nation's insatiable appetite for AMC's "The Walking Dead" will continue to terrify Universal Studios Hollywood and Universal Orlando Resort when the most intense moments...