PHOTOS: Special Limited Release Pins Coming for Star Wars Day at Disney Parks

While nothing has been formally announced for Walt Disney World yet (Disneyland announced their festivities yesterday), there are two limited release pins coming to both the Walt Disney World and Disneyland Resort to celebrate Star Wars Day on May 4th, 2016:

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Prices and the locations at which the pins will be available has not been released yet. There is expected to be other merchandise released to commemorate the day as well.

Get The Very First “Rogue One” Star Wars T-Shirts at Disney Parks Starting May 4th

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Force for Change merchandise is returning to Disney Parks and it’s your very first chance to own a piece of apparel from Rogue One. These shirts are the first products for the new film created especially for Disney Parks and come in styles for men, women, and children.

Twenty-five percent of the retail sale price of this product will be donated to U.S. Fund for UNICEF in support of UNICEF Kid Power. UNICEF Kid Power gives kids the power to save lives. By getting active with the UNICEF Kid Power Band, kids can go on missions, earn points and unlock therapeutic food packets for severely malnourished children around the world.

The shirts will be released at the following locations:

Disneyland Resort

  • Disneyland park – The Star Trader and Star Wars Launch Bay
  • Downtown Disney District – D-Street and World of Disney

Walt Disney World Resort

  • Disney’s Hollywood Studios – Tatooine Traders and Star Wars Launch Bay
  • Disney Springs – Star Wars Galactic Outpost and Once Upon A Toy
  • Magic Kingdom Park – Merchants of Venus

These items will not be available on the Disney Parks online store or via the Shop Disney Parks mobile app.

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Rogue One: A Star Wars Story will revolve around a rogue band of resistance fighters who unite for a daring mission to steal the Death Star plans and bring new hope to the galaxy. The film arrives in theaters on December 16, 2016.

To learn more about Star Wars: Force for Change, please visit ForceForChange.com.

Star Tours Attraction Vinylmation (Including Captain RX-24) Coming May 6th

Available May 6, 2016 at D Street in the Downtown Disney District at the Disneyland Resort; Star Wars Galactic Outpost, Star Wars Launch Bay and Pin Traders at the Walt Disney World Resort, catch these really cool Star Tours “Eachez” Vinylmation, retailing at $16.95 each:

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The figures features Captain Rx-24 from the original Star Tours and ACE from Star Tours: The Adventures Continue. There is no word on which of these will be the more common figure (one should be only available 1 in every 10 boxes).

Star Wars Souvenir Glass Set Coming to Food & Beverage Locations May 4th

Starting May 4th at select food and beverage locations at the Disneyland Resort, guests may purchase a Star Wars souvenir glass exclusive to Disney Parks. The glasses are $12.99 each with the purchase of any menu item.

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Kylo Ren and Chewbacca are available at Redd Rockett’s Pizza Port, while BB-8 and the Stormtrooper may be found at Galactic Grill.

The glasses are also expected to be available at Walt Disney World, but no announcement has been made as of yet.

“Zootopia” Coming To Blu-ray On June 7th

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Walt Disney Pictures Home Entertainment has officially announced that “Zootopia” is coming to Blu-ray on June 7th.

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There will be a standard combo pack release which will contain a Blu-ray, DVD and Digital HD combo pack and an “Ultimate Collection” that includes a 3D Blu-ray, standard Blu-ray, DVD and Digital HD.

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Target has also announced a “Zootopia 3D Target Exclusive” which will contain the “Ultimate Collection” with 15 additional minutes of bonus content and a free $5 gift card if you pre-order!

Blu-ray and 3D Blu-ray Special Features:

  • Zoology: The Roundtables – Ginnifer Goodwin hosts an in-depth look at the movie’s characters, animation, environments and more. The artists at Disney Animation give a rare and in-depth look at the complexities of bringing an all-animal world to life from the ground-breaking technology behind the characters’ fur and clothing to the varied and vast environments of Tundratown, Sahara Square and the Rainforest District as well as the deep thought and research given to bringing 64 unique animal species to life through animation.
  • The Origin of an Animal Tale – Follow the story’s development from its origins to a big story shift that turned the film upside down. In this feature-length documentary, filmmakers give a candid look into the difficulties of creating the story of Zootopia and the bold decision to switch the main character late in the production process, putting one resolute rabbit center stage.
  • Research: A True-Life Adventure – The filmmakers traveled the globe to find inspiration for the diverse characters and amazing city of Zootopia. They reflect on the importance of research and how a deep dive into animal behavior at Disney Animal Kingdom theme park and a deep immersion into animal society on the African savanna shaped and inspired the characters of Zootopia and changed the filmmakers’ lives forever.
  • Z.P.D. Forensic Files – Find the movie’s hidden Easter Eggs. Every city has its hidden gems, especially when it has been created by the filmmakers of Disney Animation who love nothing more than sprinkling hidden references to some of Disney’s greatest animated features throughout the story.
  • Scoretopia – Academy Award®-winning composer, Michael Giacchino spotlights five of cinema’s greatest percussionists and how they brought an organic, animalistic sound to his powerful and emotional music score.
  • Deleted Characters – Directors Byron Howard and Rich Moore introduce citizens of Zootopia who did not make the final cut.
  • Deleted Scenes:
    • Alternate Opening – Young Judy Hopps rescues a fellow classmate and realizes she can reach beyond a life in carrot farming to a future in law enforcement.
    • Wild Times! Pitch – Nick desperately pitches the bankers of Zootopia on funding Wild Times!, an amusement park made exclusively for the predators of Zootopia and a sure-fire, money-making scheme for Nick and his friends.
    • Alternate Homesick Hopps – After a frustrating first day on the force, Judy has a conversation with her parents. See how this scene changed from a heartfelt conversation with her parents to tough love when her parents discover their daughter is only a meter maid and not a “real cop.”
    • Detective Work – Judy borrows a fellow police officer’s computer to conduct research, which turns out to be no small task.
    • Alternate Jumbo Pop – In this early version of the story where Nick was the main character, the filmmakers and Jason Bateman were able to take hustling to a new level.
    • Hopps’ Apartment – When Judy’s entire family pays her a surprise visit they are shocked to discover the company she’s keeping.
    • The Taming Party – In this emotional clip from an early version of “Zootopia,” Judy attends her first “taming party” and gains a deeper understanding of the plight of the predator.
  • “Try Everything” Music Video by Shakira

Source: Blu-ray.com, Target

PHOTOS: First Look At The Millennium Falcon On The Set Of “Star Wars: Episode VIII”

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The Daily Mail got their hands on some exclusive photos of set pieces from “Star Wars: Episode VIII”.

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The most recognizable image is of The Millennium Falcon. At the end of “The Force Awakens”, we see the Falcon land on the planet Ahch-To as Chewbacca and R2-D2 watch Rey climb the Jedi Steps in search of Luke Skywalker.

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You can see steps, but are these the same steps that we last saw in “The Force Awakens”? What seems out of place is the dark dead tree. I dont remember seeing that. Is this something similar to the cave on Dagobah where Luke confronted a version of Darth Vader? Could be just a tree but it looks out of place.

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I’m not sure if these steps lead to The Jedi Temple that was mentioned in “The Force Awakens” or if it is just two different sets close to each other. It could be that Luke and Rey reunite with Chewie and R2D2 and journey to another area of the planet or the island.

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This could be The Jedi Temple that Luke went looking for as told in “The Force Awakens”. We’ll have to wait and see when “Star Wars: Episode VIII” comes out December 15, 2017.

Source: The Daily Mail

PHOTO REPORT: Disneyland Resort 5/2/16 (Star Wars Land, Autopia Returns, ETC.)

Disneyland Reporter Tim Alcoser visited the Resort over the weekend to check out the new Autopia presented by Honda and the latest progress on the Star Wars themed land coming to Disneyland Park, so let’s take a look at what he found along the way:

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Work continues on the second Starbucks at Downtown Disney

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Security lines continue to be long and slow-moving at the resort, hopefully a solution is coming

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A lot of closures now, but Autopia is back

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On to Disneyland

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Main Street traffic bustling

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MARVEL Super Hero HQ closed a few weeks back, Star Wars Launch Bay will be expanding

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Autopia presented by Honda opened over the weekend

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The new blue paint scheme is much easier on the eyes

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The new logo can be found throughout the attraction

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All of the cars sport real Honda paint colors and the Honda logo

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The new attraction marquee

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Obviously, the Disneyland Railroad is still closed for Star Wars Land construction

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Autopia was experiencing some issues earlier in the day on Friday

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Inside Launch Bay, you’ll find this sign

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Is a Star Wars Land preview center coming, or just more meet and greets?

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It’s that time of year… the ducklings are out!

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Star Wars construction continues in the North of Frontierland and Critter Country

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Getting a better look at Star Wars Land construction from the top of the parking structure

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It has been over two decades since Disneyland has seen land clearing like this, and this is the largest size clearing in park history

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As the land gets flatter, we get closer and closer to the first foundations being laid for the new attractions, stores, and restaurants

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Wreckage from what has already been cleared

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PHOTO REPORT: Disney Springs 5/2/16 (Coca-Cola Store, Town Center, New Merch, ETC.)

I took a visit to Disney Springs last week to do some shopping and I managed to take some interesting pictures to share while I was there, so let’s take a look:

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The Edison construction as seen from the water

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An Amphibicar broke down…

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Fulton’s is closed to become the Paddlefish

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Lots of signs in stock at the Art of Disney

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The lost parents sign from Disneyland is fairly new

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After a few weeks of searching, I found the magnets with the Star Wars attraction posters, but they are $10 each

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The wall seperating Once Upon a Toy from the new Bibbidi Bobiddi Boutique is done and is now shelf space on the Toy store side

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Marketplace Co-Op now carries a line of Disney Parks linens

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Work progresses on the new parking structure by World of Disney

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Looks to be a new drop-off area by the old Marketplace parking

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B.B. Wolf’s Sausage Co. opens May 15th

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As does the Aristocrepes

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Work has begun on the exterior of The Paddlefish

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The new section of shops between T-Rex and LEGO should open May 15th

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Paddlefish artwork up on the construction walls

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Probably will be hard to watch details of the old Empress Lilly erased

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A new fountain lies behind walls across from Paddlefish

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Walls came down around the Springs this weekend

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A look at the Edison from the other side

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The STK sign was turned on

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Work progresses on the Coca-Cola store

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No visible progress on Planet Hollywood

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The new bus loop is pretty much finished with the exception of laying some grass down

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Galactic Outpost had a few new items in stock, including this Star Wars Vinylmation combo pack

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They also had this new Chewbacca phone case

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