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Walt Disney Animation Studios just released the first trailer for “Frozen Fever.” In “Frozen Fever,” it’s Anna’s birthday and Elsa and Kristoff are determined to give her the best celebration ever, but when Elsa catches a cold, her powers may put more than just the party at risk. “Frozen Fever” will be shown before Disney’s upcoming live version of “Cinderella” which will open on March 13th, 2015.

Trendy new retail shops are just the beginning of an entirely re-imagined Downtown Disney. With everything from sun hats and stylish flip-flops to customized headphones and gluten-free cupcakes, Downtown Disney has become a shopper’s oasis for all to enjoy. The new offerings are part of an expansion that will double the number of shopping, dining and entertainment experiences available as the area transforms into Disney Springs. New shopping at Downtown Disney includes: The Art of Shaving - A boutique retail offering that sells high-end shaving supplies and related grooming products for the modern man. Founded by a husband and wife in a Manhattan apartment, The Art of Shaving has grown to a worldwide organization. Guests can receive expert shaving advice on products and techniques, or make an appointment for a luxurious grooming experience at the Barber Spa. Apex by Sunglass Hut - A first-of-its-kind sunglass store that was built with the athlete in mind. This retail location

MyMagic+ Reaches a Milestone – 10 million MagicBands! The MyMagic+ guest experience has hit a milestone: 10 million MagicBands have tapped their way into the parks and hotels, attractions, shops, parades and shows of Walt Disney World Resort. Since its debut, the colorful and innovative MagicBand has placed guests’ vacation choices right on their wrist. The MagicBand is the key to unlocking the magic of Disney, connecting guests to all the vacation choices they make – serving as their resort room key, park admission, access to FastPass+ selections, PhotoPass photos and — for guests of Walt Disney World resort hotels – optional payment method for food and merchandise purchases. The MagicBand helps guests customize their visit to Walt Disney World Resort, creating a vacation that is uniquely theirs. Guests can create and customize their MagicBands before leaving home when they book their Walt Disney World vacation on MyDisneyExperience.com MagicBands are not only a h

Walt Disney World Resort has published the full list of increases for theme park tickets here in Orlando. Below you will find a list with the new price of each ticket, (former price in parenthesis). Ticket price increases go into effect on February 22, 2015. Here are the changes for Walt Disney World: Single Day Ticket Magic Kingdom: $105 ($99) Epcot, Disney’s Hollywood Studios, Animal Kingdom: $97 ( $94) Water Park: $58 ($53) Park Hopper option: $50 ($35) Magic Your Way Multi-Day Tickets All increase $1-2 per day. No Expiration option no longer available Park Hopper option on multi-day tickets will have an increase of about $4 Annual Pass Regular: $654 ($634) Premium Annual Pass: $779 ($754) Florida Resident Annual Pass Regular: $529 ($485) Premium Annual Pass: $649 ($605) Seasonal Pass: $329  ($319)

Like death and taxes, there is another thing in life that is inevitable: Disney Ticket Price Increases! Reliable sources have confirmed that we will see an increase later this month.  Expect to see a 1-day Magic Kingdom base ticket to be priced at $105.00 (plus tax), and a $99.00 (plus tax) admission for Epcot, Hollywood Studios and Animal Kingdom. Other ticket prices will change in accordance with previous years price hikes. There is talk of a water park-hopper ticket being added or the no-expiration option being removed. That will also likely be reported when the prices change later this month. I'm sure there will be plenty of discord among Disney fans and those not so fond of the mouse, but perspective is always a good thing to have. Unlike taxes, groceries, rent and gas, this is a modest price increase for something that is totally optional in your life. There are other vacations to be found and no one is forcing anybody's hand on this.  More room for me

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 appearance of the heroes and villains of Star Wars aboard a Disney Cruise Line ship, Star Wars Day at Sea combines the power of the Force, the magic of Disney and the excitement of cruising for an out-of-this-galaxy experience unlike any other. Occurring one day during each of eight Disney Fantasy sailings, Star Wars Day at Sea will transport guests to a galaxy far, far away — in the Western Caribbean. The event features a full day of Star Wars celebrations, including a deck party, meet-and-greets with favorite characters, Star Wars-themed youth activities, unique food and beverage offerings, and special merchandise. Also featured will be exclusive at-sea screenings of the Star Wars films and the new Dis

Even before they soar above the rooftops of London on their way to Never Land, Magic Kingdom guests experiencing Peter Pan’s Flight are immersed in a magical world thanks to a new interactive queue. The eye-filling opening scene includes a corridor of interactive murals. Tinker Bell flies around the room and gets playful in the nursery of the Darling children. Enthralled guests are able to interact with some of the toys; their own shadows dance and play on the walls with the characters of the epic story, before being sprinkled with pixie dust and flying away. The new, air-conditioned queue joins other entertaining “first scenes” such as at Seven Dwarfs Mine Train, Dumbo the Flying Elephant, The Many Adventures of Winnie the Pooh and Haunted Mansion.

Tom Staggs, Chairman, Walt Disney Parks and Resorts, has been named Chief Operating Officer of The Walt Disney Company. Here is the official announcement from Disney Chairman and CEO, Mr. Bob Iger: A 25-year Disney veteran, Mr. Staggs is Chairman, Walt Disney Parks and Resorts, overseeing the strategy, operations and creative development of the company’s iconic travel and leisure businesses. He will assume the role of Chief Operating Officer immediately, while continuing to lead Parks and Resorts until a successor is named. Disney’s senior management team, including all business segment leaders, will report jointly to Mr. Iger and Mr. Staggs, with the exception of the Chief Financial Officer, General Counsel, Chief Communications Officer and Chief Human Resources Officer, who will continue to report directly to Mr. Iger. “Tom is an incredibly experienced, talented and versatile executive who has led Parks and Resorts during a time of unprecedented growth and expansion,