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If you can only see one show on Broadway this season, it should be “Peter and the Starcatcher.” Currently enchanting audiences of all ages at Broadway’s Brooks Atkinson Theater, this whimsical and inventive new play draws upon the sense of child-like wonder in all of us with an interesting and well-crafted production that delights adults and children alike. Based on the novel Peter and the Starcatchers by Dave Barry and Ridley Pearson, Peter and the Starcatcher brings us the story of Peter Pan—but not the one that audiences are used …
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This week, Walt Disney Studios released a brand new trailer for the upcoming film The Odd Life of Timothy Green in honor of Mother’s Day. The new trailer, which features an introduction by Jennifer Garner, gives us more footage and information about this new film than ever before.
The Odd Life of Timothy Green features Garner and Joel Edgerton as a young couple who, after being told that they cannot have children, can only imagine what their dream child would be like. When this dream child, Timothy, arrives on their doorstep, …
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This June, Disney California Adventure will finally wrap up its major expansion and celebrate the opening of two brand-new areas, Buena Vista Street and Cars Land. While there are many new attractions, dining experiences, and new themed areas to look forward to as part of the expansion, guests will be able to enjoy some great new entertainment offerings as well.
We already let you know about some cool entertainment offerings coming to Cars Land, which will include a special show by Red the Fire Truck and “DJ’s Dance and Drive.” In …
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Last week, we brought you the news of The Avengers‘ record-setting grosses in countries all around the world. This weekend, however, the film made its US debut and its box office records were brought to soaring new heights. Grossing $200.3 million over the past three days, The Avengers successfully overtook Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 2 to have the highest-grossing domestic debut of all time.
Earning a rare perfect A+ CinemaScore from moviegoers, The Avengers has become the fastest movie to earn $200 million domestically. The film earned $80.5 …
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A few weeks ago, we let you know that Princess Merida from the upcoming Pixar film Brave will soon be getting her own meet-and-greet in both Disneyland Park and Walt Disney World’s Magic Kingdom. This week, however, the character made her first Disney Parks appearance in Epcot, coming out to greet Walt Disney World guests for the first time.
Although this does not appear to be a regular meet-and-greet, guests may be able to find Merida here in Epcot sporadically before her permanent location in the Magic Kingdom opens in a …
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Yesterday, we brought you the news that the membership list for Club 33 has opened up once again and members will be able to enjoy the added benefit of access to the new and exclusive “1901″ lounge. Now, we have a special first look at this brand new lounge, thanks to the Disney Parks Blog.
1901 will be a new lounge located within the Carthay Circle Theater, which is being built as the centerpiece of Disney California Adventure’s new Buena Vista Street. The intimate lounge, which is only open to Club …
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Each year, the Tony Awards celebrate Broadway and the theatre, honoring the season’s top shows, creative teams, and performers in a nationally broadcast awards ceremony. This week, the nominees for the 2012 Tony Awards were announced, and this year’s Disney-produced shows were not forgotten. Newsies and Peter and the Starcatcher earned a combined total of 17 nominations, including nominations in the top honors of Best Play and Best Musical.
Peter and the Starcatcher, the enchanting new play that tells the story of Peter Pan before he became the legendary Lost Boy …
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Ever wanted to know what lies behind that mysterious door marked “33″ in Disneyland’s New Orleans Square? This week, Disneyland announced that more guests may now have a chance to find out. In honor of the exclusive restaurant’s 45th anniversary, Club 33 will be accepting new members and allowing guests to place their names on the waitlist for the club, which has previously not been allowed for the past ten years.
Club 33 was originally envisioned by Walt Disney himself, and the restaurant was inspired by the executive lounges at the …
Disney Movies »
While Marvel’s newest film The Avengers doesn’t open in the United States for another few days, the film is already making a huge splash overseas. Having already opened in 39 countries worldwide, the film has taken in $178.4 million overseas so far, breaking numerous box office records in countries across the globe.
The Avengers took the #1 spot at the box office during its opening weekend in all 39 countries. In Latin America, the film earned the distinction of having the biggest opening weekend ever in such countries as Mexico and …
Disney Parks »
Just a few weeks ago, Epcot’s Test Track attraction closed its doors to undergo a major renovation. This week, the Disney Parks Blog gave us a better look at what we can expect from the attraction once it reopens, thanks to some recently released concept art for the reimagined experience.
In Test Track’s new iteration, guests will be able to design their own custom concept car or truck and test it out on the hills and switchbacks of the Test Track circuit. In the attraction’s post-show area, guests will be able …
