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Disney Releases First ‘Cruella’ Trailer Starring Emma Stone

Disney has released the first trailer for Disney’s Cruella, the live-action adaptation of 101 Dalmations starring Emma Stone.

Stone will portray Cruella de Vil circa the 1970s, and the film will delve into her life prior to her penchant for terrorizing the puppies of London, as was depicted in the 1961 animated original film.

“The thing is, I was born brilliant. Born bad — and a little bit mad,” Stone’s Cruella says in the trailer as you can see below:

The film also stars Paul Walter Hauser and Joel Fry as Cruella’s henchmen Horace and Jasper, and Emma Thompson as the Baroness, the head of a fashion house where our budding villainess gets a job. Having been announced in 2013 and cast its leading lady in 2016, the project has had a long journey to the screen, passing between multiple writers before Dana Fox and Tony McNamara wrote the final version of the screenplay.

The Walt Disney Company releases Cruella on May 28.

February 17, 2021
Disney Teams Up with Native Shoes for an New Mickey & Minnie Mouse Collection
Disney is teaming up with Native Shoes to bring the style of Mickey Mouse and Minnie Mouse to an all new collection of footwear.

Native Shoes’ mission is to create a lighter, healthier, happier world for everyone. Disney and Native Shoes make a great pair.

For those of you not already familiar with Native Shoes, “Live Lightly” is their purpose in both footwear and philosophy. With innovation, sustainability, originality, and the key ingredient of lightness. Take a closer look at the collection below:
The adults’ Jefferson shoe is Native Shoes’ original EVA all-star, embodying the company’s token lightness with a durable rubber rand and toe. Available in a black Mickey all-over print and a red Minnie all-over print, the shoe is shock absorbent, odor resistant, and hand washable. Both these styles come in women’s size 5 to men’s size 12.
The adults don’t get to have all the fun though! There’s also a Jefferson shoe for kids, available in a red Minnie Mouse print and white Mickey all-over print as well, in sizes children’s 5 to juniors’ 3. What kid wouldn’t want to wear a shoe that’s this lightweight, comfortable, and fun?

All ages will love the classic lifestyle silhouette, updated in ultra-lightweight EVA for a comfortable, cushioned feel. With its water friendly material, bouncy sole, and easy slip-on & off design, there’s nowhere this shoe can’t go! They’re available now at shopDisney.com, Walt Disney World Resort and Downtown Disney District at Disneyland Resort, and coming soon to Disney stores.
February 16, 2021
Disney World Extending Park Hours in March

Disney World has extended its park hours of for the first week of March.

Each of Disney World’s four theme parks will reportedly be open for an extra hour than what was previously scheduled.

The Magic Kingdom will open at 9 a.m. and close at 7 p.m. Epcot will be open from 11 a.m. until 8 p.m. during this time period as well. Both parks are reportedly closing one hour later than previously scheduled, according to the Disney World website.

Hollywood Studios will operate from 9 a.m. until 7 p.m. and the Animal Kingdom will open at 8 a.m. and close at 5 p.m. (except for Saturday, March 6th, when it will close at 6 p.m.) Both parks are reportedly opening an hour earlier than previously scheduled.

It’s been almost a full year since Disney World in Florida was forced to temporarily close down due to the coronavirus pandemic. While the park eventually reopened in July, it has continued to enforce extra safety standards and altered hours of operation due to the pandemic.

February 15, 2021
Disney Fairy Tale Wedding Dresses 2021 Coming Soon
For the second year in a row, Allure Bridals has teamed up with Disney to turn fairy tale dreams into reality for brides.

The new 2021 Disney Fairy Tale Weddings Collection offers a sophisticated and modern take on gowns inspired by Disney Princesses — perfect for Disney fans who want to “mirror-mirror” the princesses on their big day but still keep their wedding theme.

The collection will also include styles inspired by Ariel, Cinderella, Jasmine, Snow White, Aurora, Rapunzel, Pocahontas and Tiana. Take a closer look at the collection below:

Ariel

As Ariel soon finds when she places her heart above all else. Willing to cross oceans for true love, she discovers the world beyond the sea all that she dreamed it to be.

Aurora

With a single kiss, Sleeping Beauty’s dream comes true. She finds her prince, falls in love and discovers that she’s already a real Princess.

Belle
Open and true, Belle sees beyond the surface, making all that she casts her gaze upon beautiful. Guided by her heart, Belle finds her prince, breaks the spell and claims her destiny.

Cinderella

Not long ago, Cinderella dreamed of going to the ball and finding her prince. This famous fairy tale begins with a single wish, an exquisite dress and the dream of a lifetime. Today, the timeless Cinderella tale comes alive with classic glamour.

Jasmine

Jasmine follows her heart and finds a whole new world awaits. Here, fairy tale wishes take flight and happily ever after becomes the greatest adventure. This enchanting collection reflects Jasmine’s bohemian style and just a touch of wanderlust.

Pocahontas

An adventurous free spirit, Pocahontas exemplifies the beauty of our world as she listens to her heart and looks beyond the horizon to discover true love.

Rapunzel

Spirited, adventurous, and curious, Rapunzel makes her own dreams come true. She discovers the beauty of the world, uncovers her royal identity and finds love.

Snow White

The first to show us that true love lasts forever, Snow White finds her prince and claims her kingdom. This collection captures her gentle grace and elegant beauty in timeless style.

Tiana

Dreaming big is Tiana’s destiny – she makes her own fairy tales come true. Honoring the spirit of New Orleans, her style reflects independence and joie de vivre.

“We are absolutely thrilled to introduce Allure Bridals’ second collection with Disney Fairy Tale Weddings — featuring not only an incredible array of Disney Princess-inspired gowns but a wider range of pricing, because everybody deserves to feel like a princess!” Allure Bridals CEO and owner Kelly Crum said in a statement.

In addition to the Disney Fairy Tale Weddings Collection, Allure Bridals will also be releasing its Disney Fairy Tale Weddings Platinum Collection, which will be available exclusively at Kleinfeld in New York and Toronto. Dresses from the Disney Fairy Tale Weddings Collection will be available at select bridal boutiques across the U.S., Puerto Rico, Canada, Mexico, the U.K. and the Republic of Ireland.

All gowns will be available in sizes 0 to 30 and will start at $1,200.
February 12, 2021
Leave A Legacy Wall Returns to Epcot with a New Look and Location

Disney World has announced that Leave A Legacy is returning to EPCOT!

As part of the multi-year transformation EPCOT, the original Legacy sculpture (previously in front of Spaceship Earth) was removed, but Leave A Legacy now lives on in a beautiful new setting just outside the park.

These newly designed panels are the first of many that will be installed outside the EPCOT touch points, featuring vibrant hues from the park’s new color palette. Along with the fresh look for Leave A Legacy, the beautiful fountain and gleaming pylons further illustrate the park’s transformation and the magic of possibility.

For anyone ewho wants to search for a tile at the new location, guests can use their smart device to scan the QR code at the Leave a Legacy display. This opens up the tile finder search feature, which can provide the coordinates for a tile’s location. Guests can also visit the EPCOT guest Relations team for assistance.

The former home of the Leave a Legacy monuments now features additional flower beds, followed by a reimaged water fountain that harkens back to Epcot’s opening in 1982.

February 9, 2021
Disney California Adventure to Reopen for Limited-Time Event

Disney California Adventure will reopen for a special, limited-time event featuring food, beverage, and merchandise inside the theme park.

Disneyland President Ken Potrock sent out a letter to cast members on Monday, asking to bring back 1,000 members to staff a special, limited-time, hard-ticket event at California Adventure, a Disneyland spokesman said.

In a letter that commemorates the 20^th anniversary of Disney California Adventure Park today, Disneyland Resort President Ken Potrock announced directly to cast members that a new offering is headed to the resort, soon. A copy of that letter is below:

Dear Cast Members,

It’s hard to believe it’s been 20 years since we welcomed our first Guests to Disney California Adventure Park. While I’m relatively new to the Disneyland Resort, I was so excited to visit Disney California Adventure that first year and have enjoyed seeing the park evolve over the last two decades and the role it has played in creating a multi-day destination for our Guests. From the ongoing expansions and enhancements focused on bringing more Disney storytelling to the park, including Cars Land, to our upcoming mission to suit up the next generation of Super Heroes at Avengers Campus, we continue to add new and vibrant experiences for Guests to enjoy.

I’m pleased to report that Avengers Campus is making incredible progress. From the futuristic architecture, theatrical lighting, unique audio, creative food, beautiful costuming and innovative merchandise, the land will be an immersive experience that we know our Guests are going to love. And while we aren’t ready to reveal Avengers Campus to the world just yet, I am excited about another very special opportunity we have at Disney California Adventure Park that speaks to our top priorities: getting more Cast Members back to work and engaging with our Guests in different and relevant ways.

Currently planned to begin mid-March, we will debut an all-new, limited-time ticketed experience, focused on our world-famous food and beverage offerings from around the resort, the latest merchandise and unique, carefully crafted entertainment experiences…all to be offered multiple days a week. With limited capacity and enhanced health and safety measures in place, Guests once again will get to step into a magical Disney environment — an environment that will provide memorable and fun experiences our Guests are craving.

Teams across the resort are currently developing this distinctly Disney experience, so there are many more details to come, but I wanted you – our Cast Members – to hear this news first. Stay tuned for the official announcement coming soon.

What I’m most thrilled about is that this initiative — along with the recent reopening of our outdoor dining on Buena Vista Street — enables us to bring about 1,000 Cast Members back to work. While that is clearly not all we want to accomplish, it’s a start. Teams are working as we speak to start recalling identified Cast in the coming weeks.

This past year has presented extraordinary challenges, but that has not curtailed in any way our ability to move forward with a spirit of optimism. Thanks to each and every one of you for your contributions to making the Disneyland Resort a place where dreamers around the world are always welcome. Stay safe and stay well.

Sincerely,
Ken
Disneyland Resort President

While Disney’s two Anaheim theme parks have remained closed, its Downtown Disney retail and restaurant strip remain open and extended into Disney California Adventure’s Buena Vista Street.

February 8, 2021
Buccaneers MVP Tom Brady Is “Going To Disney World”

After the Tamba Bay Buccaneers Super Bowl victory Sunday, the game’s most valuable player, Tom Brady, and longtime teammate Rob Gronkowski turned to the TV cameras and both announced to the world that they’re “going to Disney World!’’

That iconic phrase is part of Disney’s popular Super Bowl commercial, which annually features heroes of the big game in a nationally televised TV spot airing on social media sites and major TV networks across the country.

For the first time, this year’s commercial features an additional honor with footage of Cinderella Castle at Magic Kingdom Park illuminated in the Tampa Bay Buccaneers’ colors and then alternately in blue in recognition of the nation’s health care heroes who’ve been courageously battling the global pandemic. Take a look at the new commercial below:

The magic will continue Monday for Gronkowski during a thrilling afternoon at Walt Disney World Resort, where he will experience some of Disney’s most popular attractions.

Meanwhile, the celebratory planning is already underway for Brady’s highly anticipated visit to Walt Disney World Resort, likely in the coming months. It will be Brady’s fourth visit to The Most Magical Place on Earth following a Super Bowl victory, the most of any player in history.

Brady and Gronkowski delivered remarkable performances in the Buccaneers’ 31-9 win over the Kansas City Chiefs on Sunday night in Tampa. They added another chapter to their storied history together by connecting for two touchdowns in the first half, propelling the Buccaneers to an early lead they would never relinquish. In winning the seventh Super Bowl of his illustrious career, Brady completed 21 of 29 passes for 201 yards and three touchdowns on his way to being named Super Bowl LV MVP. Gronkowski, who came out of retirement this season to join Brady on the Buccaneers, led the team in receiving with six catches for 67 yards and the two crucial scores.

They join some of the biggest names in the NFL who have appeared in Disney’s popular Super Bowl commercial, which has become woven into the fabric of the game since 1987 when New York Giants quarterback Phil Simms first appeared in the spot following his team’s Super Bowl victory. This marks the ninth time Disney has featured two Super Bowl stars in the same commercial.

February 8, 2021
New Loungefly Mickey Mouse Sundae Mini Backpack Available for Pre-Order
Disney has released a Hot Topic exclusive Loungefly Mickey Mouse Sundae mini backpack is for any day of the week and it is sweet!

Made to look like a delicious ice cream sundae, with a Mickey Mouse head embossed cone half, embroidered sprinkles and appliqued chocolate sauce, pink whipped cream and a Micky Mouse head cherry on top.

It features a snap fastener closure front pocket, top zipper closure, adjustable straps, internal zipper pocket and a top carrying handle. Take a closer look below :

LOUNGEFLY DISNEY MICKEY MOUSE SUNDAE MINI BACKPACK – $80
Sundaes aren’t just for Sundays! This Mickey Mouse mini backpack is for any day of the week. You can purchase the new sweet treat mini back back at Hot Topic by clicking here.
February 6, 2021
No Super Bowl Parade this year at Walt Disney World

Disney World will not host its annual Super Bowl parade at the Magic Kingdom this year.

The parade, which has traditionally been held the day after the Super Bowl, is not happening this year due to COVID-19. The virus has also kept Disney from holding other parades and events that would lead to people being bunched into the same area.

One tradition will remain. Disney said it will feature the Super Bowl star player in the iconic “I’m Going to Disney World!” commercial on Sunday night after the game.

This year’s commercial will be the latest installment in a long-running Super Bowl tradition created by Disney in 1987 when New York Giants quarterback Phil Simms first appeared in the commercial following the team’s Super Bowl victory. Since then, the commercial has featured some of the biggest names in Super Bowl history

”Disney Parks hopes to be able to bring back our other Super Bowl traditions next year, including letting football and Disney fans see and cheer on their favorite player in the park,” Disney Parks blog said.

February 5, 2021
Walt Disney Company Receives 25 Golden Globe Nominations for 2021

Films and television series from across The Walt Disney Company combined to earn a total of 25 Golden Globe nominations for 2021!

Hulu Originals are leading the charge with 10 nods, as well as the first nominations for Disney+ since the launch of the streaming service in 2019.

Disney+ is home to a variety of nominated content including season two of fan favorite Lucasfilm’s The Mandalorian which received a nomination for Best Television Series—Drama. Walt Disney Pictures’ Broadway favorite Hamilton, also on Disney+, is nominated for Best Picture—Musical or Comedy, and Lin-Manuel Miranda is among the nominees for Best Performance by an Actor in a Motion Picture—Musical or Comedy. Disney and Pixar’s Onward and Soul are both nominated for Best Motion Picture—Animated, and Soul received an additional nod for its original score. Take a closer look at the nominations below:

The Great (Hulu)—three nominations

Best Television Series—Musical Or Comedy

Best Performance by an Actress in a Television Series—Musical Or Comedy: Elle Fanning

Best Performance by an Actor in a Television Series—Musical Or Comedy: Nicholas Hoult

Hamilton (Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures / Disney+)—two nominations

Best Motion Picture—Musical or Comedy

Best Performance by an Actor in a Motion Picture—Musical or Comedy: Lin-Manuel Miranda

The Mandalorian (Disney+ / Lucasfilm Ltd.)—one nomination

Best Television Series—Drama

Mrs. America (FX on Hulu / FXP)—one nomination

Best Performance by an Actress in a Limited Series, Anthology Series or a Motion Picture Made for Television: Cate Blanchett

Nomadland (Searchlight)—four nominations

Best Picture—Drama

Best Performance by an Actress in a Motion Picture—Drama: Frances McDormand

Best Director—Motion Picture: Chloé Zhao

Best Screenplay—Motion Picture: Chloé Zhao

Normal People (Hulu)—two nominations

Best Television Limited Series, Anthology Series Or Motion Picture Made For Television

Best Performance by an Actress in a Limited Series, Anthology Series Or A Motion Picture Made For Television: Daisy Edgar-Jones

Onward (Pixar Animation Studios / Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures)—one nomination

Best Picture—Animated

Palm Springs (Hulu)—two nominations

Best Motion Picture—Musical or Comedy

Best Performance by an Actor in a Motion Picture—Musical or Comedy: Andy Samberg

The Personal History of David Copperfield (Searchlight)—one nomination

Best Performance by an Actor in a Motion Picture—Musical or Comedy: Dev Patel

Ramy (Hulu)—one nomination

Best Performance by an Actor in a Television Series—Musical Or Comedy: Ramy Youssef

Ratched (20th Television)—three nominations

Best Television Series—Drama

Best Performance by an Actress in a Television Series—Drama: Sarah Paulson

Best Performance by an Actress in a Television Supporting Role: Cynthia Nixon

Soul (Pixar Animation Studios / Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures / Disney+/Disney Music Group)—two nominations

Best Picture—Animated

Best Score Motion Picture: Jon Batiste, Atticus Ross, Trent Reznor

The United States vs. Billie Holiday (Hulu)—two nominations

Best Performance by an Actress in a Motion Picture – Drama: Andra Day

Best Original Song—Motion Picture: “Tigress & Tweed”; Andra Day, Raphael Saadiq

The 10 nominations for Hulu Originals content—a record for the streamer—include three for The Great, which includes a nod for Best Television Series—Musical or Comedy, as well as two each for Palm Springs and The United States vs. Billie Holiday (premiering on February 26). FX’s Mrs. America, nominated for Best Performance by an Actress in a Limited Series, Anthology Series or a Motion Picture Made for Television (Cate Blanchett), streamed exclusively on FX on Hulu. The streamer will also be home to Searchlight’s Nomadland, debuting on February 19.

Nomadland, from Searchlight Pictures, is Disney’s most-nominated title with nods in four categories, including Best Motion Picture—Drama. The film’s star, Frances McDormand, is recognized in the Best Performance by an Actress in a Motion Picture—Drama category and Chloé Zhao received two nominations for Best Director—Motion Picture and Best Screenplay—Motion Picture.

In addition, visionary television pioneer, political activist and philanthropist Norman Lear, who recently produced ABC’s two Emmy Award-winning Live in Front of a Studio Audience specials, will become the third-ever recipient of the Carol Burnett Award and will accept the honor at the 78th Annual Golden Globe Awards on Sunday, February 28, 2021.

February 4, 2021