Monday, August 1, 2016

Three Dooney & Bourke Collections to Premiere on Shop Disney Parks App in August 2016

I have exciting news for guests who love Dooney & Bourke handbags. In August 2016, we will premiere three new Dooney & Bourke collections on the Shop Disney Parks mobile app. This free app offers access to thousands of products found at Disney Parks which you can have shipped directly to your home. To download, please visit DisneyWorld.com/Shop. Here are details about each collection being released this month.

Dooney & Bourke Beauty and the Beast Collection

August 15
The highly anticipated Disney's "Beauty & the Beast" collection will be released via the app on August 15. You may recall seeing this collection in a Disney Parks Blog Unboxed video in early June. Look for a shopper tote, a letter carrier, and a wristlet.

Dooney & Bourke Alice in Wonderland "Tea Time" Collection

August 22
Three handbags inspired by Walt Disney's "Alice in Wonderland" will be released on August 22 via the app. Titled "Tea Time," this collection includes a wristlet, a letter carrier, and a shopper tote.

Dooney & Bourke Dumbo Collection

August 29
This year, Walt Disney's "Dumbo" celebrates its 75th anniversary. The film was originally released in October 1941, and has inspired classic Disney Parks attractions such as Dumbo Flying Elephants in Fantasyland. To celebrate this milestone anniversary, we're releasing three handbags on August 29 via the app. The collection includes a shopper tote, a letter carrier, and a wristlet. Look for an anniversary-themed hangtag on select styles.



It’s a Lovely Morning at Hong Kong Disneyland

The sun is shining on Hong Kong Disneyland this morning.

The park is in the midst of celebrating its 10th anniversary, a celebration that has included the debut of the new stage show "Mickey and the Wondrous Book," a new anniversary theme song "Happily Ever After," a Fairy Tale Forest attraction, special merchandise and much more.

Here, you can see one of the park's many glittering decorations that mark's the park's anniversary year.



Sign Up for Disney’s ‘Pete’s Dragon’ Under the Stars Meet-Up at Walt Disney World Resort

The Disney Parks Blog is hosting one of its most unique meet-ups of the year to celebrate the reimagined Disney family film, "Pete's Dragon" before it opens in U.S. theaters. Our first-ever "under the stars" movie screening will be held outdoors at Disney's Fort Wilderness Resort and Campground at the Walt Disney World Resort on Wednesday, August 3, 2016.

The Disney Parks Blog hosted meet-up begins at 7:30 p.m. ET at Disney's Fort Wilderness Resort and Campground at the Walt Disney World Resort on Wednesday, August 3, 2016. At the event, you'll be able to view Disney's "Pete's Dragon" film.

"Pete's Dragon" stars Bryce Dallas Howard, Oakes Fegley, Wes Bentley, Karl Urban, Oona Laurence, Isiah Whitlock, Jr. and Oscar® winner Robert Redford. To learn more about the film, visit our earlier story.

RSVP for the meet-up now by clicking here. Only one guest is permitted. A limited number of attendees may attend the meet-up, so be one of the first to sign up.

Also, here are a few things you should know:

  • All attendees who sign up for the meet-up must be 18 years or older, but guests do not need to be 18 or older.
  • Disney's "Pete's Dragon" is rated PG.
  • Limit one guest per registrant.
  • We will send an email to individuals whose valid RSVPs are received by us via email before we reach the planned capacity to confirm their attendance for the meet-up.
  • If confirmed, it will be necessary for the registrant and guest to check in at the front of Disney's Fort Wilderness Resort and Campground at the Walt Disney World Resort for access to the event. The confirmation will include those details.
  • Valid photo I.D. will be required at check-in.
  • Meet-up confirmations are non-transferrable and have no cash value.
  • Confirmation will be for the accepted registered person and guest.
  • If you do not receive an email from us confirming your reservation, then your RSVP was not accepted.
  • The meet-up is subject to change or cancellation without notice.

This post will be updated after capacity has been reached.

And here is other important information to know:

  • This is a pre-release screening of the movie. Captioning, descriptive video and assisted listening devices will not be available.
  • Please arrive early. Seating is first come, first seated. No one will be admitted late. The screening may be overbooked and seating is not guaranteed. Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures (WDSMP), its affiliates and the theatre are not responsible for overbooking. We may refuse, revoke or limit admission in our sole discretion at any time.
  • NO RECORDING. The screening will be monitored for unauthorized recording. By attending, you agree not to use any video or audio recording devices (including, without limitation, cameras and phones) in the venue. If you attempt to use a recording device during this screening, you consent to your immediate removal from the venue and forfeiture of your recording device and its contents. Any attempted unauthorized recording will be reported to law enforcement and may subject you to criminal and civil liability. WDSMP and its related companies reserve the right to pursue any and all available remedies at law and in equity for any unauthorized recording and/or copyright infringement, including without limitation statutory damages of up to $150,000 per violation, and nothing contained in this notice shall be construed to limit our available remedies and/or legal recourse. Further, by attending, you grant permission to WDSMP and Disney Destinations, LLC, their licensees, licensors, affiliates and agents, to record and utilize your name, voice and likeness to publicize the screening and promote the movie.
  • You assume all risks of personal injury arising from or incidental to attending the screening, whether occurring prior to, during, or after the event.