The latest rumors indicate the tower WILL be home to a new meet and greet area for Rapunzel, despite earlier indications that we would be seeing Rapunzel in the new Princess Fairytale Hall, which is yet to be completed.
The second, and perhaps most exciting new rumor is that the Rapunzel area will open in just a few days – on February 25th – at the Magic Kingdom, and that it will connect Small World and the Haunted Mansion. It won’t be long before we will know if this rumor is true!
What are your thoughts? Do you have any new information to share?
Disney’s Oz The Great and Powerful opens in theaters nationwide on March 8th and is rated PG. Below you will find a two minute trailer for the upcoming film.
HSN (the Home Shopping Network) will present a one-of-a-kind shopping event featuring designer clothing, makeup, accessories, and even culinary items inspired by the great and powerful movie. The Oz beauty line will reflect the essence of the movie’s three, witches Theodora, Evanora and Glinda, drawing inspiration from their sense of style, personality and unique color palettes. Although I couldn’t find any photos – the home and culinary items are reported to mirror the discovery the viewer feels while traveling through the world of Oz. The HSN 48-hour TV event will take place on March 1st and 2nd, and prices will range from $28 to $1,799. If you are in a hurry, you can shop the collection online beginning February 14th.
I’m not one to spend $325 on feathered collars, but to each her own.
Besides the movie itself, I think I am intrigued most by the makeup. The Urban Decay line will include two $49 palettes. They come with 8 new exclusive eye shadow shades (two of which are duos, travel-size 24/7 glide-on pencil, and exclusive full-size super saturated high gloss lip color and a detailed instruction card. Glenda’s colors are purples, blues and peaches reminiscent of the good witch while bad witch Theodora’s palette has brown, charcoal and green shadows, with bright red lip gloss. Both versions incorporate our Build Your Own Palette format for total versatility. When you finish the original shades (or whenever you get the urge to experiment), just pop them out, and pop in some of your other Urban Decay shadows. Both sets are packaged in keepsake tins adorned with Oz artwork!
The Theodora Palette Eyeshadows: Broken (pale cream satin), Beware (warm brown matte), Bewitch (dark charcoal brown satin), West (deep metallic brown), Spell (2 shades in 1: black satin w/green and gold shimmer and gold metallic w/tonal glitter) and Jealous (2 shades in 1: pale green pearl and dark green pearl). Eye Pencil: black. Lip Color: Theodora (bright red cream).
Recreate Michelle Williams’ ethereal, spellbinding look from the film with The Glinda Palette or copy Mila Kunis’ captivating, edgy onscreen look with The Theodora Palette.
The Glinda Palette Eyeshadows: Tornado (vibrant deep purple shimmer), Aura (2 shades in 1: iridescent white w/blue shift and iridescent white w/red shift), Magic (pinkish purple w/golden shimmer), Illusion (pale peach satin), Oz (2 shades in 1: gold shimmer w/gold glitter and silver shimmer w/silver glitter) and South (warm pale gray shimmer w/silver micro-glitter). Eye Pencil: deep eggplant. Lip Color: Glinda (light sheer beige).
Here is more of the Oz inspired clothes and accessories, along with HSN pricing. All photos for this post came from InStyle.com
American Glamour Badgley Mischka
Sequin duster jacket, available for $130 on HSN.com beginning March 1.
Someone is always watching in the Land of Oz, but what better way to ward off harm than with a delicate evil eye necklace? | Rarities by Carol Brodie Evil Eye pendant with chain, $119.90 HSN.com
American Glamour Badgley Mischka Sequin hi-lo skirt, available for $140 on HSN.com beginning March 1.
American Glamour Badgley Mischka Overlay sequin dress, available for $140 on HSN.com beginning March 1.
Timeless by Naeem Khan Metallic jacquard jacket, available for $145 on HSN.com beginning March 1.
Timeless by Naeem Khan Metallic jacquard and ponte pant, available for $90 on HSN.com beginning March 1.
Carry a little magic with you inside an intricate and pretty clutch that picks up on the Oz collection’s feather motif with a graphic peacock plume design. | RAVEN by Raven Kauffman CoutureFlaunt Peacock screen bag (available in pearlized forest and purple), $595
They may not be as iconic as those other ‘Oz’ shoes, but loafers are one of the fashion world’s biggest trends of the moment. This special pair gets the bedazzled treatment with dozens of rhinestones. | Steven by Steve Madden “Majkai” rhinestone loafer, $139.90
Timeless by Naeem Khan feather cape $299.90
Timeless by Naeem Khan Sequin and tulle mermaid dress, available for $250 on HSN.com beginning March 1.
The Walt Disney Studios has announced that its live-action release previously known as “1952″ will be titled “Tomorrowland.” The film will be released in the US on December 19, 2014. George Clooney is set to star.
Sources are not clear on whether the movie will actually relate to the Tomorrowland of Disney theme parks, so we are still calling this is still a rumor.
However, Bird and Lindelof recently tweeted photos of a mysterious box dated “1952″ full of items that reportedly inspired the film, including photos of Walt Disney!
What do you think? Rumor or truth? Be sure to leave me a comment!
Click here to see the tweet where these photos were posted!
If you feel a tremor in the Force, it might be because of a new merchandise feature at Disney’s Hollywood Studios opening in time for Star Wars Weekends.
The new Droid Factory is a build-your-own toy experience within the Tatooine Traders store near the Star Tours ride. For those not familiar with the intracacies of the Star Wars universe, it’s basically R2-D2 and his pals. R2-D2 is an astromech droid, and R2 is just one of a slew of said droids.
Disney Parks released a video showing details of the new feature. In the video, Disney Parks toy designer Brad Schoeneberg said, “One of the problems I had when I was a child was that in my droid playset, I never had enough droids. You need a droid army.”
“Now with the Droid Factory, you can actually build and name your very own action figure.”
It’s similar to the build-your-own light saber or even the build-your-own Mr. Potato Head shopping options found at Disney stores.
According to the Disney Parks blog, the idea for the Droid Factory has been around since 2009. At launch, there are 71 different pieces available from which fans can build literally thousands of permutations of the 3 3/4-inch toys. You can read more details about what’s available on their blog.
Last year Dapper Day saw 3,000 – 4,000 participants in Disneyland alone. Judging by the popularity, we believe it is destined to get bigger every year. So what is Dapper Day and what does it all mean for you and your visit to Disney Parks?
Let me start by saying that Dapper Day is NOT a Disney sponsored event. It is completely optional and perfectly OK to stay casual or not even participate at all.
In fact, the concept is very new. Started spring of 2011, Dapper Day organizes fashionable gatherings at The Disney Resorts in LA, Orlando, and Paris. The coming celebration will be an all-day event, including an “evening affair.”
Again, it is certainly NOT official, and purely optional and fun.
How did the event come about? Organizer Justin Jorgensen is said to have been inspired by the original Imagineer Illustrations of Disney Park designs and even more recent concept art for Epcot.
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These images often portray guests dressed as though they are going out for a very upscale event such as an opera or a maybe a high-end restaurant. Why shouldn’t going to Disney still be on par with such grand affairs? Well, that is what Dapper Day is all about. It is a chance to realize those designer’s dreams. On Dapper Day, you bring those illustrations to life when you become those well dressed guests the designers imagined (or hoped) would be filling the park.
Stay tuned to Disneyways for more on Dapper Day, including ideas for what to wear, videos from last year, event hours and suggested schedules. Each event usually has a simple schedule of one or two in-park gatherings like the evening “Dapper Derby” at the Fantasyland carrousel in Disneyland. However you and your party are encouraged to enjoy the park at your leisure.
So what are your thoughts? What do you think of the idea of Dapper Day and will you be participating?
The most widely spoken language in Africa is Swahili. “Jambo!” meant the cast members over at Animal Kingdom were saying hello to me, NOT calling me fat, as I originally thought.
Visiting Animal Kingdom Lodge at Christmas time means you may find the cast members saying “Kuwa na Krismasi njema!” – or – “Merry Christmas!” in Swahili. The decorations at Animal Kingdom Lodge are lovely, understated, and of course African themed, as you will see here.
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Many days after a long shift at the Garden Grill – you could find me on this ride. It is one of my favorites.
Living with the Land is an attraction in Epcot – you will find it in the Land pavillion.
This is a relaxing 13 minute boat ride. It takes you on an informative journey through a tropical rain forest, an African desert complete with sandstorm, and the windswept plains of a small, turn-of-the-century family farm. Guests experience the struggles of the past and plans for farming in the future including Hydroponics, Aeroponics and Aquaculture. It’s not just about fruits and veggies, fish farms are on display.
This attraction is geared more towards adults, but younger guests will also find it entertaining. Guests in ECVs must be able to transfer to a wheelchair.
If you are a REALLY big fan, you may want to pay for a “Behind the Seeds” Tour
Entertainment, times and prices are subject to change without notice – these are the details of this tour as this blog is published.
Departing every 45 minutes from 10:30am – 4:30pm
Cost (including tax, theme park admission required):
$16.00 Guests ages 10+
$12.00 Guests ages 3-9
To book in advance call 407-WDW-TOUR
This guided tour will appeal to gardeners. The tour is an up close look at four greenhouses that are part of the “Living with the Land” attraction. Behind the Seeds is led by a member of the Epcot Science Team.
Highlights include:
Sensory challenge with herbs/spices
Lady bug release
Vegetable taste test
Fish feeding
Sprouting a seed in your pocket to bring home
Close look at the alligators
Latest gardening tips
Seeing how exotic crops and gigantic fruits and veggies are grown without soil
-Cameras are welcome.
-Children of all ages can participate. Strollers will be provided when needed
-Wheelchair accessible but ECV users must transfer to regular wheelchair
TIP:The Sunshine Seasons food court is one of the best food courts at Walt Disney World. A limited breakfast menu is available. Lunch/dinner is available at the Asian Wok Shop, Sandwich Shop & Bakery, Soup & Salad Shop and Wood Fired Grill Shop. In addition, there’s a large amount of seating in the pavilion.
FUN FACTS: If you are enjoying fresh vegetables or fish at an Epcot
restaurant, it’s likely that they were grown right here.
My husband, some family members, and I were able to enjoy dinner at the brand new Be Our Guest Restaurant on November 18, 2012. It was a beautiful, cool night! Everyone at the table really enjoyed their food and the overall experience. I would have to agree with the consensus that this is the best food I have ever eaten in the Magic Kingdom. I shared many pictures of our meal on facebook and instagram so today I wanted to share the thoughts and photos with you from some other great bloggers!
By far…one of the most creative write ups I have seen so far was from my friend Wendy. Read it here at mymagic100.wordpress.com! Join in her experience – synchronized to the lyrics of the song! Doubtful that you will see this anywhere else!
For all of you detail oriented foodies out there – check out AJ over at the Disneyfoodblog.com. AJ has posted photos of everything on the menu, all 3 dining rooms…and even some of the first alcoholic beverages ever to be served inside the Magic Kingdom. Tired of those nasally sounds you may have heard from your kids all day? Have some wine with your whine. You will only find these libations inside Be Our Guest!
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