PHOTOS: More New Photos & Artwork Appear at One Man’s Dream, Becoming Walt Disney Presents

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Two days ago, we went over to One Man’s Dream at Disney’s Hollywood Studios and noticed some new photos and artwork had been added to the walls. We returned yesterday to find that even more new content has been added as the exhibit prepares to become Walt Disney Presents.

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Pictures from the Mickey Mouse Club now reside near the corresponding display.

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More Disney Parks related imagery added as well.

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More from the animated and live action films made during Walt’s life now adorn the walls as well.

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VIDEO: Marvel Studios Announces “Thor: Ragnarok” Superpower Of Stem Challenge

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MARVEL STUDIOS’ THOR:

RAGNAROK SUPERPOWER OF

STEM CHALLENGE 

Calling on Girls to Channel Their Superpowers of STEM for Good and Get a Chance to Win a Trip to the Premiere of Marvel Studios’ THOR: RAGNAROK and a Mentorship presented by Disney, Marvel Studios, Dolby Laboratories and Synchrony Bank 

 

Disney,Marvel Studios, Dolby Laboratories, Synchrony Bank, American Association for the Advancement of Science, Broadcom MASTERS and Society for Science & the Public are pleased to present the nationwide MARVEL STUDIOS’ THOR: RAGNAROK SUPERPOWER OF STEM CHALLENGE in conjunction with the November 3, 2017 theatrical release of Marvel Studios’ Thor: Ragnarok, starring Chris Hemsworth, Tom Hiddleston, Cate Blanchett, Idris Elba, Jeff Goldblum, Tessa Thompson, Karl Urban, Mark Ruffalo and Anthony Hopkins.

In Marvel Studios’ “Thor: Ragnarok,” Thor is imprisoned on the other side of the universe without his mighty hammer and finds himself in a race against time to get back to Asgard to stop Ragnarok—the destruction of his homeworld and the end of Asgardian civilization—at the hands of an all-powerful new threat, the ruthless Hela. But first he must survive a deadly gladiatorial contest that pits him against his former ally and fellow Avenger—the Incredible Hulk!

Marvel Studios is, once again, encouraging young girls to explore the superpower of STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math) with the MARVEL STUDIOS’ THOR: RAGNAROK SUPERPOWER OF STEM CHALLENGE.

This program, supported by American Association for the Advancement of Science, Broadcom MASTERS, and Society for Science & the Public, seeks to inspire young girls to use the superpower of STEM to help their family, community or the world be safer, healthier or happier. MARVEL STUDIOS’ THOR: RAGNAROK SUPERPOWER OF STEM CHALLENGE invites girls nationwide, ages 15 -18 in grades 10 – 12 living in the 50 United States and D.C., to use the superpower of STEM to create an original Do-It-Yourself project that can be replicated by others.

Five finalists will be selected to come to Los Angeles and present their projects, in person, to a panel of experts and to attend the Red Carpet Premiere of Marvel Studios’ THOR: RAGNAROK.  Each finalistwill receive: Two round-trip tickets to Southern California for the finalist and her parent or guardian, including scheduled meals, ground transportation to and from organized activities, hotel accommodations, from October 8 through October 11, 2017; the opportunity to be on the red carpet at the Premiere of Marvel Studios’ THOR: RAGNAROK, $500 deposited into a high-yield savings account from Synchrony Bank; a tour of the Walt Disney Studiosin Burbank, California; and more.

One grand-prize winner will be selected from the five finalists to attend an immersive three-day mentorship in New York City with Disney Imagineering to build her STEM story, creating a professional-level video teaching other young people how to recreate her Challenge–winning project. The winner will also have the opportunity to demonstrate her Superpower of STEM project live to the nation with a brief appearance on Good Morning America. (The Walt Disney Company is the parent company of Good Morning America / ABC News.)The video created during her mentorship will be made available to students, teachers and families worldwide on the American Association for the Advancement of Science education resource website ScienceNetLinks.com.

Complete contest information will be available from August 23, 2017, through September 23, 2017.  Entries will be acceptedbeginning on August 23, 2017 at 4:00AM PT through 6:00PM PT on August 23, 2017. Forapplication forms, eligibility requirements, officialcontest rules and more information about MARVEL STUDIOS’ THOR: RAGNAROK SUPERPOWER OF STEM CHALLENGE, please visit www.marvelstudiosstemchallenge.com.

About the Contest

NO PURCHASE NECESSARY. Ends at 6:00PM PT on September 23, 2017. Open only to girls between the ages of 15 and 18, in grades 10 – 12, as of August 23, 2017, who are legal residents and physically living in the 50 United States or the District of Columbia. Limit 1 entry per person. Winners must be able to travel on or about October 8, 2017 through October 11, 2017. See Official Rules at www.marvelstudiosstemchallenge.com for full eligibility and entry requirements, prize description, conditions, and limitations. Void where prohibited. The official contest sponsor is Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures.

“Star Wars: Force Friday II” Coming To Disney Parks on September 1st

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The Disney Parks Blog has announced that Disney Parks will be the place to be as “Star Wars: Force Friday II” kicks off on September 1st to celebrate the release of the newest Star Wars merchandise from “Star Wars: The Last Jedi”.

From Disney Parks Blog:

New Star Wars themed merchandise and more will land in our galaxy at Disneyland and Walt Disney World Resorts on September 1, 2017 at 12:01 a.m. (Midnight).*

The Force Friday II event is your opportunity to be among the first to purchase new Star Wars and Star Wars: The Last Jedi themed merchandise, including unique products found only at Disney Parks.

Please see details below if you are planning to attend this free event in California or Florida.

Disneyland Resort – World of Disney Store, Downtown Disney District

Pre-registration for the Force Friday II event is required for guests attending the event in Downtown Disney District at Disneyland Resort.

Registration will be accepted only on DisneyParksMerchandise.com beginning August 24 at 11:00 a.m. (Pacific) / 2:00 p.m. (Eastern).

Once registered, guests will receive additional instructions via email. Doors open at 12:01 a.m. on September 1.

Walt Disney World Resort – World of Disney, Disney Springs

For guests attending the event at Disney Springs, registration for Force Friday II will take place outside the World of Disney store entrance across from Basin on August 31 beginning at 6:00 p.m.

Guests will be given a numbered wristband on a first-come, first-serve basis. Once a wristband is received, guests are invited to return to World of Disney by 11:30 p.m. where they will be lined up in sequential order. Doors open at 12:01 a.m. on September 1.

Please park in the Lime Parking Garage at Disney Springs for shopping convenience.

Set your hyperspace coordinates for this merchandise event in preparation of the highly anticipated film release of Star Wars: The Last Jedi on December 16.

Source: Disney Parks Blog

My Disney Experience App Update Brings AP Renewal, Dining Plan & Credit Card Tracking

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Yesterday, Disney released a new update for the My Disney Experience app for both iOS and Android, bringing a bunch of new features to the app. Walt Disney World Annual Passholders will now be able to renew their pass on the app directly on their mobile device. Additionally, guests using the Disney Dining Plan will now be able to track how many meal and snack credits they have remaining directly on the app, and for guests staying on property, they will now be able to track charges made to their room using MagicBands.

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Guests can download this update (version 4.8) directly from the iOS App Store and the Google Play Store.

Country Bears Sorcerers of the Magic Kingdom Card Coming to 2017 Halloween Parties

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Beginning this Friday, guests visiting Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party at the Magic Kingdom will be able to pick up a new “Country Bears” Sorcerers of the Magic Kingdom card at the Firehouse on Main Street U.S.A. This special event card will be distributed separately (and in addition to) the regular Sorcerers of the Magic Kingdom card packs you’re given at this location. Guests must register to play with their party ticket and event wristband in order to get one.

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Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge at Disneyland Reaches Highest Point

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This week, Walt Disney Imagineering celebrated a huge milestone by topping off the tallest point of Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge at Disneyland Park. The highest point of the new 14-acre land is 130 feet.

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Below is a video Disney shared with us celebrating the milestone at Disneyland Park.

Disneyland Resort Adding 455 Parking Spaces, Eastern Gateway Is Delayed

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Located on the Southeast corner of the Toy Story Lot is the new expansion lot

In anticipation of the large crowds Star Wars Galaxy’s Edge will be bringing to the Disneyland Resort, the Anaheim Planning Commission agreed to allow Disneyland to add an additional 455 parking spots to the Toy Story Lot located off Harbor Blvd. This will bring the total number of parking spots to 5,378.

According to the Orange County Register,

As part of the agreement with the city, Disneyland will replace 6-foot walls separating the parking area from nearby apartment complexes with a 16-foot-tall, sound wall made of masonry blocks and will landscape with rows of Canary Island Pine trees. Disney plans to add new lighting for the parking lot and a ramp that would connect to its tram depot.

The extra space at the southeastern corner of the parking lot will serve only as an overflow parking area, otherwise it will continue to be used as a storm water detention basin. On the days it rains, guests will not be allowed to park in that section.

This news comes not long after the planned Eastern Gateway project was put on hold due to concerns from neighboring businesses and hotels. That plan was vital to preparing the Resort for the crowds expected, but now it is unclear as to when that infrastructure might be built.

PHOTOS, VIDEO: Aerial View of Star Wars & Toy Story Land Construction at Disney’s Hollywood Studios

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It has been a little while since the last time we took to the skies over Disney’s Hollywood Studios to see the progress on the expansion of the park, but the time has come to see how Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge and Toy Story Land are shaping up from above.

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I wish it were a joke, but there is clearly just as much construction zone at Hollywood Studios as there is active, in-use park area.

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Over in Toy Story Land, track was completed for Slinky Dog Dash, and now the picket fence barrier behind it is being painted. On the lower right, you can see the new entrance to Toy Story Midway Mania taking shape, on the lower left is Alien Swirling Saucers.

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Here we see the Slinky Dog Dash coaster traveling behind the Alien Swirling Saucers attraction.

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A backstage facility near Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge is already nearly completed.

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Above, we see work continuing on the Millennium Falcon attraction.

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More of the two centrifuges that will hold the carousel of simulators for the ride, featuring many Falcon cockpits for guests to ride in.

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A look across Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge towards Toy Story Land.

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Looking back at Toy Story Land, we see the Slinky Dog Dash building at the very back, the Alien Swirling Saucers middle-left, and the small counter service location for the land to the right.

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In this shot, we can see both the current and future entrances to Toy Story Midway Mania.

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Moving back to Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge, here we see the construction of the massive show building for the “Battle Escape” ride.

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The World Drive entrance offers a close encounter with the attraction.

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To the left is the show building for “Battle Escape”, to the right is the circular base for the pre-show experience which will happen before guests board the Imperial Transport.

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Here we see the entrance to Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge, with PIXAR Place looming in the distance.

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Here is where Grand Avenue meets Galaxy’s Edge, view obscured by MuppetVision 3-D and the Mickey and Minnie’s Runaway Railway building (you know, what was The Great Movie Ride) at the top of the picture.

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As we pull back, we get a better look at the scope of the projects, as well as the roadway and parking lot enhancements being made.

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Zooming into Grand Avenue, we see a patio area nearly finished for Baseline Tap House, as well as trees and lampposts all along the street.

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Behind MuppetVision lies the strange, concrete barrier between Grand Avenue and Galaxy’s Edge.

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Another look at the Battle Escape attraction.

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Now moving towards the Millennium Falcon.

PHOTOS: Epcot Display Removed, Mission Breakout Added in Preparation for Walt Disney Presents at Hollywood Studios

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While we were at Disney’s Hollywood Studios, we made a stop over at Walt Disney: One Man’s Dream as it prepares to become Walt Disney Presents. Below you’ll see photos of the old Florida Project display (which featured Walt Disney discussing his plans for Walt Disney World and what would later become EPCOT Center).

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It appears that this is where the models for Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge and Toy Story Land will go.

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The original One Man’s Dream film is back for the time being and in the pre-show area, you can currently find costumes from Doctor Strange, Saving Mr. Banks, and the Descendants.

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Finally, a new display went up showcasing different California attractions throughout the years, including the recent Guardians of the Galaxy – Mission Breakout.

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You can even pick up a Mission Breakout shirt while you are here…

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If you miss everything that was great about One Man’s Dream, you can always relive it in our video tour: