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neil patrick harris to host new world of color celebration
This past Sunday night, award-winning actor Neil Patrick Harris hosted The Oscars® on ABC. So, where will his next big hosting gig take place? The Disneyland Resort! Harris will be joining Mickey Mouse as host of the all-new “World of Color – Celebrate! The Wonderful...
frozen character join disney cruise line port adventures
Disney Cruise Line invites families to explore culturally rich and exotic locales, with Port Adventures like only Disney can do, during its 2015 Norwegian Fjords sailings. From June to August 2015, the Disney Magic returns to Europe, visiting the Norwegian Fjords and...
espn, the app
ESPN has recently updated their iOS app, renaming it to simply, ESPN. The app addresses one of the shortcomings of its previous version and provides a layout to capitalize on the larger space of the iPad. The app provides up-to-the-minute scoring for your favorite...
dca adds more fun + attractions
Cars Land and Buena Vista Street, Disney California Adventure Park, add more fun and attractions such as Radiator Springs Racers and the Carthay Circle Theatre. These exciting lands were part of a five-year expansion that added more Disney and more experiences for...
disneyland’s downtown disney district is full of fun
With live entertainment, lush landscaping and innovative architecture, Downtown Disney District is the ideal location for a shopping spree, a dining excursion or simply a stroll through a unique Disney environment. Downtown Disney, a public esplanade leading to the...
get your picture with oscar
In an awards season first, an Oscar® statuette takes center stage at Disney’s Hollywood Studios the week leading up to The Oscars®. Feb.16 to 22, Walt Disney World Resort guests have a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to pose for a photo with the Oscar® statuette as...
disney’s imagicademy apps for families
Now from The Walt Disney Co., the world's largest publisher of children's books and apps, Disney Publishing Worldwide, released Mickey's Magical Arts World, an app that gives children curriculum-based tools to explore creative arts by making and doing. For the first...
star wars invades disney cruise line
In 2016, Disney Cruise Line guests can celebrate the legendary adventures and iconic characters from the Star Wars saga during a brand-new, day-long celebration aboard eight special sailings on the Disney Fantasy: Star Wars Day at Sea. Marking the first official...
might st. patrick’s festival
Award-winning Irish and American bands and quick-stepping Irish dancers will showcase their Irish roots during the Mighty St. Patrick’s Festival at Raglan Road Irish Pub & Restaurant in Downtown Disney March 13-17. The most authentic St. Patrick’s Day celebration...
spider-man films joining the marvel cinematic universe
News broke last night that Sony Pictures' Spider-Man franchise will be joining the Marvel Cinematic Universe, and an as-yet-to-be cast new Spider-Man will appear in an upcoming Marvel film. Speculation is that Spider-Man will make his appearance in Captain America:...
marvel super hero spectacular
Following the success of the inaugural 'Marvel Super Hero September' campaign, Disney Consumer Products officially announces the expansion of its national multi-platform celebration into the supercharged 'Marvel Super Hero Spectacular.' Now running for five weeks –...
disney names tom staggs as coo
Thomas O. Staggs has been named Chief Operating Officer of The Walt Disney Company, it was announced today by Robert A. Iger, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer. A 25-year Disney veteran, Mr. Staggs is Chairman, Walt Disney Parks and Resorts, overseeing the...
new disney parks mom panelists for 2015
Disney Parks officially announced today 22 new members of the 2015 Disney Parks Moms Panel. Each panelist possesses exemplary knowledge about a specific Disney Destination, including Walt Disney World Resort, Disneyland Resort, runDisney, Disney Vacation Club, Disney...
walt disney’s 2015 first quarterly earnings report
The Walt Disney Company today reported earnings for its first fiscal quarter ended December 27, 2014. Diluted earnings per share (EPS) for the first quarter increased 23% to $1.27 from $1.03 in the prior-year quarter. This was yet another incredibly strong quarter for...
back to the great movie ride as an icon
Since the Disney's Hollywood Studios is finally removing the Sorcerer's Hat, we began working on a new iconic image for some of the work here at etckt.com. In the past, we have created original works for the site and one of the most popular images we have created is a...
disney infinity: toy box 2.0 app is now available for iOS
After hearing about this late last year, the Disney Infinity: Toy Box 2.0 is now available for the iOS through Apple's App Store. Fans of the console version can now play the game on their select iOS devices (requires iOS 7.0 or later and is compatible with...
disneyland adds new nighttime spectacular events for its 60th
Three sensational new nighttime spectaculars will dazzle guests at the Disneyland Resort when the Diamond Celebration begins Friday, May 22, 2015. Nighttime will glitter as never before when the latest technology and immersive special effects lift the “Paint the...
2015 epcot flower and garden show runs from march 4 – may 17
Spring 2015 will burst onto the scene at Walt Disney World Resort with a fresh take on lush gardens, inspired flavors and lively entertainment during the 75-day Epcot International Flower & Garden Festival March 4-May 17. New Disney character topiaries will salute...