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Review: Star Wars – The Force Awakens Teaser Trailer

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Now that we’ve had a few moments to digest the first trailer for Star Wars: The Force Awakens and get ‘the feels’ out of the way, it’s time for a deeper look at what we see in our first glimpse of the Star Wars universe as brought to you by J.J. Abrams and team. If there’s one thing this trailer does, is it alleviates your fears. No, J.J. Abrams isn’t going to cram a million lens flares into every frame like he did with the Star Trek series. In fact, it is very much in keeping with the cinematography of the original trilogy.

In fact, this trailer appears designed to make you forget about the second trilogy (the prequels) entirely. I’d say it just about succeeds. It has the scope and adventure of the original trilogy, it evokes the dirty worn down tech we were used to, and it transports you to an otherworldly and exotic place. By the time we get to the new John Williams score, we’re ready to believe that this is going to be an awesome film.

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The narrator appears to be Andy Serkis. While we know he’s been cast, we don’t know quite what character he’s playing in the film, but it might be one of the force wielding bad guys. We see the new look Storm Troopers, very close to the classic look, but just different enough to be amazing and menacing.Read More »Review: Star Wars – The Force Awakens Teaser Trailer

Now Snowing brings free holiday family fun to Celebration, FL

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Last weekend we were invited to a special preview evening of Celebration Florida’s fantastic family friendly holiday event – Now Snowing. It’s Central Florida’s original and longest-running “snow” event and, it’s free to attend (including free parking). So it’s very affordable.

November 29th marks the first snowfall of the year with a special tree lighting ceremony and then after that every night will feature great family entertainment, and, of course, snow fall through December 31st.

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Here’s what to expect on your visit:

  • Snow Falls Every Night at 6, 7, 8 and 9 PM (weather permitting)
  • Each year Now Snowing hosts a variety of free Family-friendly concerts on Saturday nights
  • On December 4th, guests visiting Now Snowing will witness an unforgettable 5-minute long fireworks display over the lake (8:30 PM).

In addition to the snowfall, guests can go “ice” skating, ride a horse draw cart or take a carriage ride through town, travel on board the Christmas Train, listen to carolers, dine at any of Celebration’s great restaurants, of meet Santa and Mrs. Claus. Read More »Now Snowing brings free holiday family fun to Celebration, FL

Action! It’s a new Marvel’s Agent Carter trailer

Agent Peggy Carter is a one woman army. You won’t want to miss her in the series premiere of Agent Carter, January 6th on ABC. The show stars Hayley Atwell as the agent leading the organization of S.H.I.E.L.D. while it gets its footing in the… Read More »Action! It’s a new Marvel’s Agent Carter trailer

Disney’s Westside Garage Opens

Construction on the garage is still going on, but enough of the parking structure was ready for guests that Disney decided to open it to help alleviate some of the holiday shopping crush. Like the Mickey and Friends garage at Disneyland, the ground floor is… Read More »Disney’s Westside Garage Opens

Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort Christmas Gingerbread House

Every year, I make a special trip to Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort to see their giant Christmas Gingerbread House. There are new details everywhere you look, and yet it’s big enough for a full store to be housed inside. So be sure to check out… Read More »Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort Christmas Gingerbread House

Turner Classic Movies to sponsor Great Movie Ride in new Partnership with Disney

Whoa. Stop the presses. Sources are telling local news that Disney has made a deal with Turner Classic Movies that will involve Disney content appearing on the TCM channels and a makeover for the Great Movie Ride at Disney’s Hollywood Studios. Turner Classic Movies will… Read More »Turner Classic Movies to sponsor Great Movie Ride in new Partnership with Disney

Radio Disney’s Family VIP Birthday Special airing on the Disney Channel

Radio Disney’s Family VIP Birthday, a special acoustic concert featuring performances and appearances by some of today’s most popular young recording artists and personalities, took place on Saturday, November 22 at Club Nokia in Los Angeles. Highlights from the concert will air as “Disney Channel… Read More »Radio Disney’s Family VIP Birthday Special airing on the Disney Channel

EPCOT Candlelight Processional Narrators for 2014

In just a few days, one of Disney’s oldest and most cherished holiday traditions will return to EPCOT in the Candlelight Processional. The show involves the retelling of the Christmas story by a celebrity narrator accompanied on stage by a 50-piece orchestra, and a glorious… Read More »EPCOT Candlelight Processional Narrators for 2014