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  • Hayden Christensen Confirmed To Return As Darth Vader In Obi-Wan Kenobi Disney+ Series

    Hayden Christensen Confirmed To Return As Darth Vader In Obi-Wan Kenobi Disney+ Series

    Darth Vader is returning to a galaxy far far away and Hayden Christensen is back! LucasFilm has announced that Christensen will be returning as Dark Lord of the Sith in the upcoming Kenobi series on Disney+

    The Obi-Wan series, starring Ewan McGregor begins 10 years after the dramatic events of “Revenge of the Sith” and in what Kathleen Kennedy has dubbed, “the rematch of the century,” Kenobi and Vader will finally share the screen together again.

    Disney announced the news on Thursday during its Investor Day, and Star Wars’ official Twitter account tweeted out the casting as you can see below:

    “It was such an incredible journey playing Anakin Skywalker,” said Christensen. “Of course, Anakin and Obi-Wan weren’t on the greatest of terms when we last saw them… It will be interesting to see what an amazing director like Deborah Chow has in store for us all. I’m excited to work with Ewan again. It feels good to be back.”

    Also at the investor conference presentation they revealed the title and teaser video of the Cassian Andor series starring Diego Luna, Andor; the development of a series centered around Lando Calrissian; two Mandalorian spin-off series (including one centered on Rosario Dawson’s fan-favorite character Ahsoka Tano); and that Wonder Woman director Patty Jenkins will helm a new Star Wars feature film titled Star Wars: Rogue Squadron.

    The project has been described as a six-episode limited series that will begin filming in spring 2021.

  • LEGO Unveils New Buildable Disney Art Featuring Mickey Mouse

    LEGO Unveils New Buildable Disney Art Featuring Mickey Mouse

    If you’re a fan of classic Disney characters now you can enjoy a creative mosaic project that offers active stress relief as you build as Mickey Mouse becomes the newest addition to the LEGO Art buildable sets.

    Spend some rejuvenation time assembling a tile picture of either Disney’s Mickey Mouse or Minnie Mouse with this 2,658-piece set. As you build, listen to the included Soundtrack and learn more about the iconiccharacters. Once completed you can rebuild it or collect 2 sets and create a united Mickey Mouse and Minnie Mouse wall decoration.

    And you don’t have to be an artist or LEGO collector to appreciate the creativity of this set. Once finished, display it on a wall or shelf in your home or office. This LEGO Art set is part of a unique collection of building kits focused on art, music, design and architecture that also make a great gift for anyone (including yourself) seeking a new project. Take a look at the details below:

    LEGO Art ǀ Disney’s Mickey Mouse – $119.99

    • Show off your love of Disney’s Mickey Mouse or Minnie Mouse with this stunning mosaic LEGO Art ǀ Disney’s Mickey Mouse set. You can display the piece on your wall or shelf after creating it.
    • Enjoy a relaxing break with this LEGO set, featuring over 2,650 pieces, including 9 canvas wall decor plates, Disney signature tile, brick-built LEGO frame, unique hanging element and a tile tool.
    • This set lets you relax and recharge while you focus on your appreciation for Disney’s MickeyMouse through art. With the included Soundtrack, you can learn new details as you build.
    • To push your creativity further, combine 2 of the craft hobby sets to create a special united piece, featuring Disney’s Mickey Mouse and Minnie Mouse on a distinctive background.
    • A portrait measures over 15.5 in. (40 cm) square and offers 2 building options. It makes a meaningful gift for yourself or other Disney enthusiasts in your life who also love DIY projects.
    • The coffee-table-quality instructions guide you through the project and offer a stress-relieving road map through the art along with some creative LEGO-inspired relaxation.
    • Perfect to display on a wall or shelf, LEGO Art sets offer adults like you a rewarding building experience while you explore your passion for creative arts-and-crafts-related hobbies.
    • LEGO components meet rigorous industry standards to ensure they are consistent, compatible and connect and pull apart consistently every time – it’s been that way since 1958.
    • LEGO components are dropped, squashed, twisted, heated, bent, scratched and stretched, ensuring that this Disney’s Mickey Mouse wall decor piece meets stringent global safety standards.
  • Disney x House of Sillage Release Fragrance that Smells Like Mickey Mouse

    Disney x House of Sillage Release Fragrance that Smells Like Mickey Mouse

    Disney x House of Sillage have teamed up to create a fragrance inspired by the greatest love story ever known between Mickey Mouse & Minnie Mouse.

    Created by House of Sillage Founder & CEO Nicole Mather, This whimsical scent for all is symbolic of the famous couple’s ever-loving relationship.

    Take a look at the details below:

    Mickey Mouse The Fragrance – Disney x House of Sillage – $395.00

    Incorporating sparkling notes of refreshing Coconut, Cocoa, and Sweet Vanilla. Dynamically presented in a playful Mickey silhouette design cap with 18K gold accent and embellished with diamond-cut Swarovski crystals.

    This joyful fragrance transports you to the magical world of Disney with their iconic Mickey Mouse & Minnie Mouse. Celebrating the greatest love story ever known between Minnie Mouse and Mickey Mouse.

  • Radio Disney to Shut Down in 2021

    Radio Disney to Shut Down in 2021

    After 24 years on the air, Radio Disney will be shut down in early 2021, the company announced Thursday.

    “Radio Disney and Radio Disney Country will cease operations in the first quarter of 2021,” Gary Marsh, president and chief creative officer of Disney Branded Television recently announced. “Radio Disney in Latin America is a separate operation and is not impacted by the announcement today.”

    “The difficult decision to close these two radio networks coincided with Disney’s recently announced structural changes that call for Disney Branded Television to sharpen its focus on increasing production of kids’ and family content for Disney+ and Disney Channels. Division leaders also took into account the fast evolving media environment that provides more personalized music choices than ever to a generation of young consumers, and the ongoing public health crisis that continues to affect in-person music events.”

    Radio Disney officially launched in November 1996 in Minneapolis, Atlanta, Salt Lake City and Birmingham, Ala. before going nationwide in 1998. The station became incredibly popular with young children for its heavily edited versions of Top 40 hits, removing profane language and suggestive content from its original cut.

    Radio Disney was aimed at kids, who would pick music playlist by calling a toll-free phone request line. The station was key to amplifying a bevy of musical artists, including the Jonas Brothers, Miley Cyrus, Selena Gomez, Demi Lovato, Hilary Duff, Aaron Carter and others.

    The move comes amid significant restructuring at Disney, which has been reorganizing to place greater focus on its streaming platform and TV operations. 

  • New Mickey And Minnie Loungefly Collection Coming for Valentines Day

    New Mickey And Minnie Loungefly Collection Coming for Valentines Day

    Christmas is only a few weeks away, but love is already in the air as a new collection coming from Loungefly celebrates Mickey and Minnie’s passion for one another.

    Now available for pre-order, the new collection honors Mickey and Minnie’s iconic relationship and should arrive in late January just in time for Valentine’s Day.

    Your heart will melt when you see this entire collection which includes a crossbody, wallet, mini backpack and Minnie Ears. Take a closer look below:

    Loungefly Mickey & Minnie Mouse Love Heart Hands Crossbody Disney Loungefly – $60

    The crossbody is super cute and the Mickey heart hand design is just gushing with love.

    Loungefly Mickey & Minnie Mouse Love Heart Mini Backpack AND Wallet Loungefly – $110

    The mini backpack has a pocket that is in the shape of a heart on the front and the all over print shows Chibi versions of Mickey and Minnie holding hands.

    Loungefly Mickey & Minnie Mouse Love Ears Headband Disney – $30

    The Loungefly Minnie ears are just perfect for Valentine’s Day featuring Mickey and Minnie touching noses over a heart shaped bow knot.

  • Chadwick Boseman Honored with Updated ‘Black Panther’ Opening Credits on Disney+

    Chadwick Boseman Honored with Updated ‘Black Panther’ Opening Credits on Disney+

    In honor of what would have been Chadwick Boseman’s 44th birthday, Disney Plus has updated the Marvel logo introduction to “Black Panther.”

    Boseman who brought King T’Challa of Wakanda to life in four different Marvel Studios films tragically died after a four-year battle with cancer on August 28.

    Walt Disney executive Bob Iger took to Twitter to announce that a special tribute to Boseman would be featured as part of “Black Panther” on Disney Plus as you can see below:

    He wrote, “To all fans of #BlackPanther: watch the film on #DisneyPlus late tonight, for a special tribute to someone that was and will always be near and dear to our hearts.”

    The updated intro keeps the classic Marvel page-turning opening before showing concept art and images from “Black Panther.”

    The tribute shows footage from Boseman’s appearances in “Captain America: Civil War,” “Avengers: Infinity War” and “Avengers: Endgame.”

    For those who don’t subscribe to Disney+, however, Marvel has made the tribute available for all to watch through their Twitter account.

  • Tangled 10th Anniversary Dooney & Bourke Collection Now Available

    Tangled 10th Anniversary Dooney & Bourke Collection Now Available

    In celebration of the 10th anniversary of Tangled, Dooney & Bourke has released a fairytale collection that really allows you to let your hair down.

    The collection features three silhouettes: a tote, satchel and crossbody bag and showcases Pascal, lanterns and Rapunzel.

    The new Tangled inspired collection is available on shopDisney and you can take a closer look at each one below:

    Tangled Dooney & Bourke Crossbody Bag – $198.00

    This fairytale bag includes adjustable shoulder strap for hands free convenience.

    Tangled Dooney & Bourke Satchel – $298.00

    This versatile bag includes carry handle and detachable shoulder strap for hands free convenience.

    Tangled Dooney & Bourke Tote – $298.00

    This spacious bag features the Disney Princess illuminated by the warm glow of lanterns, and the movie’s logo on the base.

  • Woman Smacks Boyfriend After Disney World Proposal Thinking He Was Joking

    Woman Smacks Boyfriend After Disney World Proposal Thinking He Was Joking

    A Disney World proposal is usually a dream come true, but for one woman it was too good to be true and she smacked her boyfriend after he got down on one knee in the most magical place on earth.

    The young woman from Utah had suffered through her boyfriend’s fake proposals too many times so when he finally popped the question for real at Disney World, she playfully smacked him upside the head.

    The funny moment took place back in December 2018, but went viral this week, when Graice posted it on TikTok where it had racked up more than six million views. Take a look below to see the romantic\comedic moment for yourself:

    @hgoneill

    in my defense I thought he was trolling me ##fyp ##foryoupage

    ♬ original sound – Gracie

    Much to, 21-year-old, Gracie O’Neill’s suprise, this time, her boyfriend Cade was really proposing.

    The video shows Gracie and Cade posing for a photo in front of Cinderella’s castle, smiling with their arms wrapped around one another.

    When Gracie thinks the photo has been snapped and the moment is over, she moves to pull away — and Cade drops down on one knee in front of her.

    Without missing a beat, Gracie ‘karate chops’ him, playful but annoyed that he seems to be pretending to propose as a joke yet again.

    ‘This time I’m not kidding,’ Cade tells her with a smile, pulling a ring box out of his pocket and popping it open. The ensuing squeals tell the rest of the story.

  • New Fantasyland Castle Holiday Dress is a Cream Dream

    New Fantasyland Castle Holiday Dress is a Cream Dream

    Disney’s Dress Shop has become known for vintage inspired silhouettes and gorgeous prints, and this year’s holiday dress is no exception! The new Fantasyland Castle Holiday dress is a fit-and-flare dream in a winter shade of off-white.

    This dress features a v-neckline and fold-over collar embroidered with hidden Mickey snowflakes, studded with rhinestones. The fabric belt matchs the hidden mickey snowflake pattern of the neckline.

    The castle detail on the lower left hand corner is accented with iridescent gold and silver accents, and more rhinestones. Take a closer look below:

    On the right shoulder it says Just a Touch of Sparkle. I love this little detail! Dresses like this look great with a crinoline which were available for purchase in Uptown Jewelers on Main Street in the Magic Kingdom, where I spotted this dress. It retails for $129 and is also available on ShopDisney.com.

    Would you wear this dress to a Holiday Party or just to Disney? Let us know in the comments!

    If you’re looking to book a trip to Disney make sure you contact me at Enchanted Kingdom Vacations with Kimberly.



  • ‘The Disney Holiday Singalong’ Coming to ABC with All-Star Lineup

    ‘The Disney Holiday Singalong’ Coming to ABC with All-Star Lineup

    Do you want to build a snowman? Or would you rather sing along to that totally chill tune from Frozen with a music superstar? ABC has announced its star-studded lineup for “The Disney Holiday Singalong.”

    This is the third iteration in the ratings phenomenon franchise, with Ryan Seacrest returning to host the night of merry music and magic on MONDAY, NOV. 30 (8:00-9:00 p.m. EST).

    Celebrity performances and appearances for the festive special include Andrea Bocelli, BTS, Michael Bublé, Ciara, Chloe x Halle, Derek Hough and Hayley Erbert, Julianne Hough, Adam Lambert, Leslie Odom Jr., Katy Perry, P!NK and Kerry Washington. Additional appearances to be announced at a later date.

    Grab a box of tissues as Disney on Broadway makes its heartwarming return to the New Amsterdam Theatre for the first time since March, with a sensational performance by the members from the Broadway casts of “The Lion King” and “Aladdin,” and North American Touring companies of “Frozen.” Disney Music Group’s acclaimed seven-member a cappella group DCappella also joins in for some seasonal sounds as they will carol throughout the show encouraging viewers at home to sing along. The jolly one-hour musical event will once again include animated on-screen lyrics to allow viewers at home to sing along to the beloved Disney melodies and classic holiday carols. “The Disney Holiday Singalong” performances include the following:

    Andrea Bocelli – “Silent Night”

    BTS – “Santa Claus Is Coming To Town”

    Michael Bublé – “It’s Beginning to Look a Lot Like Christmas”

    Ciara – “Rockin’ Around the Christmas Tree”

    Chloe x Halle – “Do You Want to Build a Snowman?”

    Derek Hough and Hayley Erbert – “Hey Santa” and “Jingle Bells”

    Julianne Hough – “Whistle While You Work” and “Let It Snow”

    Adam Lambert – “Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas”

    Leslie Odom Jr. – “What’s This?”

    Katy Perry – “I’ll Be Home for Christmas” and “Cozy Little Christmas”

    P!NK – “The Christmas Song (Chestnuts Roasting on an Open Fire)”

    Kerry Washington – “Joy to the World”