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Wii U, Xbox 360 and PS3 versions of the sequel. Disney also confirmed the pre-order program GameStop's been advertising , which bundles in an extra $14-value Disney Infinity 2.0 figure, is available at "top retailers nationwide." We reached out to Disney to find out the figures are available in the promo - UK retailer GAME says players can choose between Nick Fury, Hawkeye and Iron Fist. Disney Infinity 2.0: Guardians of the Galaxy Play Set As detailed on Disney's store, the $75 starter packs come with three Marvel figures, namely Iron Man, Thor and Black Widow. Also included is the game (kinda important), the base that portals figures and other things into the game (also important), two Toy Box game discs, a Marvel's The Avengers Play Set piece, and a web code to unlock extra content. Show full PR text Disney Infinity: Marvel Super Heroes (2.0 Edition) Set to Hit North American Retail Stores On September 23 Pre-Order Program Officially Launches Today Disney Interactive confirmed today that the highly anticipated Disney Infinity: Marvel Super Heroes will be available at North American retailers on Tuesday, September 23, 2014. The sequel to the #1 best-selling new family IP of 2013 expands the platform with the introduction of all new super-powered Marvel Play Sets and characters that players can experience exclusively inside of the new version of the game. The popular Toy Box mode also returns with enhanced features where users can create their own adventures and share them online with friends. Additionally, the company announced the official launch of its pre-order program. Starting today through September 22, as a bonus for pre-ordering the Disney Infinity: Marvel Super Heroes Starter Pack, consumers will receive a Disney Infinity 2.0 Marvel figure (valued at $13.99) from top retailers nationwide.
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'Lucy' Knocks Out 'Hercules' To Dominate The Weekend Box Office - Yahoo Celebrity

3. Dawn Of The Planet Of The Apes $16.4 million. With this latest haul of cash, the sci-fi thriller finally surpassed its $170 million budget with a domestic gross of $172 million. 4. The Purge: Anarchy $9.8 million. In two weeks, this film has already earned $51.2 million, almost exactly on par with the first film in the franchise. And, with only a $9 million budget, the film's second weekend earnings alone cover what it cost to produce. RELATED: 'Lucy' Takes Down 'Hercules' In Opening Day Sales 5. Planes: Fire & Rescue $9.3 million. Unfortunately, nothing is going to rescue this Disney cash grab from underperforming.
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From its signature rides to its extravagant parades and fireworks, no other amusement park does it quite like Disney. Its unique offerings go well beyond that, however. Here are some unique things that you never thought you'd find at an amusement park. 1. Central Florida's only AAA Five-Diamond restaurant Believe it or not, you can dine at a AAA Five-Diamond restaurant in the middle of a theme park resort. A huge departure from the usual theme park restaurant, the super upscale Victoria & Albert's offers a rotating menu and a posh chef's table, from which you can observe the inner workings of the kitchen. Of course, all the fanciness comes at a price. A prix fixe dinner starts at $135 per guest. 2. A ride with motion sickness bags Can your stomach handle going to infinity and beyond? The sensation of being weightless during Epcot's Mission: SPACE has caused some unlucky passengers to experience a bit of queasiness during their trek to "Mars." This resulted in the addition of motion-sickness bags to the ride, making it the first ever attraction to do so.
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"Sea Rescue" is New This Weekend! by Staff Comments Be sure to catch a new episode of the Emmy-nominated Sea Rescue this weekend! Hundreds of sea lion pups turn up starving and malnourished up and down the coast of Southern California, including one who wanders right into a crowded hotel lobby. SeaWorld and other rescue teams mount an extraordinary response to save these little pups and nurse them back to health. Sea Rescue airs nationally on ABC on Saturday mornings during “Litton’s Weekend Adventure” and is among the most popular Saturday morning shows. Sea Rescue and its companion show, The Wildlife Docs , comprise the #1 rated block on Saturday mornings and are consistently rated #1 in the top ten U.S. markets including the four largest: New York, Los Angeles, Chicago and Philadelphia. Currently in its third season, Sea Rescue has been seen by more than 120 million viewers. Time is subject to change so be sure to check your local listings. For more information aboutSea Rescue and The Wildlife Docs visit www.seaworldkids.com .
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Scientists Find Experimental Support for Killer Whales' Ability to Learn New Dialects by Staff Comments A team of scientists from Hubbs-SeaWorld Research Institute (HSWRI) and SeaWorld San Diego has provided the strongest evidence yet that killer whale dialects are learned. The study found that juvenile male killer whales are capable of learning new call types when they undergo a change in social association. Killer whales have vocal repertoires that scientists call ‘dialects’ because they’re composed of calls unique to particular social groups. Discovering how whales develop these dialects hasn't been possible in the wild because of the inherent challenges in tracking an individual whale’s vocalizations and behavior regularly and for extended periods of time. The HSWRI study took advantage of the unique habitat at SeaWorld that was outfitted with multichannel video and eight hydrophones. This environment allowed the researchers to record and analyze the calls made by individual whales over a five-year period. Learning whether social association affects the calls of killer whales sheds important light on how wild populations of whales interact. Scientists still don’t know if and how populations of killer whales can merge. The data from this study give clues about how that might occur. To find out more about this and other research projects at SeaWorld visit www.seaworld.com/truth.
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Disney monorail evacuated after possible lightning

I CAN TELL YOU THAT SEVERAL CREWS HAVE ARRIVED ON SCENE. SO FAR THEY HAVE FAILED AT THEIR ATTEMPTS. RIGHT AT THE BOTTOM OF THIS YAR, THERE IS A STAIRCASE. THEY ARE WORKING ON THE BOOKS AND THEY COULD BE JUNCTION BOXES. SO FAR THEY HAVE NOT BEEN ABLE TO GET THE POWER TO THE MONORAIL. WE'LL STATE OVER IT AND KEEP OUR EYE ON IT AND TRY TO STAY HERE UNTIL WE GET THE MONROE -- MONORAIL MOVING. WE CONTINUE WITH EVAN LAMBERT DOWN ON THE GROUND BY THE RESCUE. EVAN, YOU HAVE BEEN MONITORING AND TALKING TO REPS. WHAT ARE THEY SAYING?
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A Walt Disney World monorail lost power and stranded passengers - KTIV News 4 Sioux City IA: News, Weather and Sports

A link has been posted to your Facebook feed. Join the Conversation To find out more about Facebook commenting please read the Conversation Guidelines and FAQs Disney monorail evacuated after possible lightning Associated Press, AP 10:38 p.m. EDT July 13, 2014 Epcot Monorail 99 CONNECT 6 TWEET LINKEDIN COMMENTEMAILMORE LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. (AP) - A spokeswoman for Walt Disney Parks and Resorts says dozens of passengers were safely evacuated from a monorail train halted by a power outage during bad weather at its central Florida amusement complex, adding no one was hurt. Several Twitter users reported the evacuation just after 6 p.m. Literally stuck on a monorail at disney, lighting struck and we immediately stopped. I'm convinced that I'm going to die elizabeth clayton (@emc_clayton) July 14, 2014 Spokeswoman Jacquee Wahler told The Associated Press there were thunderstorms around Walt Disney World when the elevated train stopped Sunday afternoon. She says a mechanized lift helped get passengers down. Epcot Monorail Stuck (Photo: Twitter @emc_clayton) "There was just some bad weather in the area and because of the power outage, the monorail guests were evacuated," she added. Epcot monorail stuck (Photo: Twitter @emc_clayton) Wahler says the cause of the power outage wasn't immediately known.
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An Iowa man has died in what authorities believe was a motorcycle crash. More >> An Iowa man has died in what authorities believe was a motorcycle crash. More >> Branstad does not want to host immigrant children Gov. Terry Branstad says he does not want Iowa to host any Central American children who have crossed the Mexican border on their own since Oct. 1. During a news conference Monday, Branstad said he was not aware of any immigrant children currently in Iowa. More >> Gov. Terry Branstad says he does not want Iowa to host any Central American children who have crossed the Mexican border on their own since Oct. 1. During a news conference Monday, Branstad said he was not aware of any immigrant children currently in Iowa. Lance Armstrong to hop off his bike and help flood victims Rock Valley, Iowa will get some help in it's flood recovery efforts, by none other than Lance Armstrong.Armstrong plans to participate in his sixth RAGBRAI and even work as a guest bartender this Saturday in Rock Valley to help raise money for flood victims.
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Chart-topping singer Katy Perry took a break from her global concert tour to join friends at Walt Disney World Resort for a little R & R (rest and relaxation) and M & M (Mickey and Minnie) during the Fourth of July holiday weekend. Perry is currently on the U.S. leg of her Prismatic World Tour. Take a look at this video and hear Perry’s thoughts on Walt Disney, and how — with a little creative ingenuity — a Mickey Mouse-shaped piece of confetti can turn into an instant fashion accessory. Katy Perry Visits Walt Disney World Resort During Fourth of July Holiday Weekend by Gary Buchanan: Originally posted on the Disney Parks Blog
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Once participants complete this check-in process, they just wait for an e-mail and/or text message (depending on the notification preferences set up during check-in) that notifies them that their room is ready, and provides the room number. The MagicBand device acts as the room key, so there is no need to go to the hotel lobby before heading to the room. If participants opt to receive an e-mail notification, the message includes a copy of the resort map marked with room number maps. Those who opt only for text message notifications receive a message that says simply, "Your room number XXXX is ready," and invites them to go directly to their room. I've been told that a future upgrade of the system will allow Disney cast members monitoring the notification system to send a resort map to a guest on request, which will likely prove handy for guests who opt only for text alerts and cannot find their room based on number alone. Although this new system saves a bit time at the very start of the trip, there are still reasons you may want to visit the front desk even if you are eligible for Direct to Room check-in. For example, guests who need to park a personal or rental car must go to the front desk to obtain a parking permit, and people travelling together who want to use separate credit cards for their individual room charges need to visit the front desk to set that up, as the online check-in system cannot handle multiple forms of payment. In my mind, the time savings comes at the price of missing out on the personal welcome to Walt Disney Worldthat "welcome to the World" moment which, at least now, is not replaced by any other aspect of the My Disney Experience offering. Those first few moments in the intricately themed hotel lobbies are meant to help transition you into vacation mode, and transport you to a certain time and place.
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5 Coolest Walt Disney World Technologies and "Innoventions" | TechnologyTell

1. Expedition Everests Track Expedition Everest in Animal Kingdom is the worlds first roller coaster to notdrive its passengers absolutely insane with the clicking noise of the eminent ascent to the ridespeak. In fact, the clickity noiseis entirely absent from the experiencealtogether. Huzzah! The standard anti-rollback system has kept us all alive on roller coasters of yore by catching the car at inches-apart intervals to prevent the train from rolling backward and inevitably killing us all. So, I guess the irritating noise is more than justified. But on the Expedition Everest, the train ridesalong just above the sawtooth-like anti-rollback brakethat would otherwise click at you emphatically. If it begins to slow its upward movement (no bueno) the ride forces the train down into the brakes. Why this upgrade? Well, Imagineers say it basically just sucked. More specifically, it was an unacceptable diversion from the rides Himalayan theme. So, yeah, it just sucked. 2.
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Disney Villains Meeting Disney Park Guests On Friday The 13th 2014? | Disney Dreaming

While the rooms and indoor public areas look brand new, the pool area still feels a bit dated. B Resort Orlando also has more than 25,000 square feet of indoor and outdoor flexible function space for meetings, events and weddings across multiple ballrooms, continuing the modern theme with sparkling crystal chandeliers overhead for an elegant twist. Though the hotel welcomes its first guests on Monday, a few of its signature amenities wont be open until later this month. The BIndulgedSpa will debut with four treatment rooms, including one for couple therapies, a hair salon, nail boutique, relaxation lounge, mens and womens locker rooms, and fitness center. A sampling of their aromatherapy scents offered a sense of the luxuriousness that guests will enjoy while being pampered there soon. AVEDA products are used throughout the hotel, including the guest room bathrooms. Also opening soon is American Q, an on-site BBQ restaurant created by Jeffrey Chodorow of China Grill Management specifically for the hotel to feature smoked meats, fish and poultry. At todays preview, a deceivingly simple dish of a deviled egg, dressed veggies, and strips of bacon brought incredibly bold flavors that immediately brought excitement toward the upcoming restaurant. Theres no doubt their chefs know how to cook well. The look of the restaurant was previewed via a mood board today. Downtown Disney is about a 10 minute walk away from B Resort but complimentary shuttles are available to take guests throughoutWalt Disney World.
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June 12, 2014 By Disney Dreaming Back in September 2013 there was a Friday the 13th and Disney celebrated by unleashing the Disney Villains at the Walt Disney World Resort! The villains played with fans at Disneys Hollywood Studios as part of a Limited Time Magic celebration. Disney has yet to announce any similar plans for this Friday the 13th June 13, 2014. However, we wouldnt be surprised if the park had a surprise planned for park guests! Is anyone planning on visiting the Disney Parks on Friday the 13th? Be on the lookout for some of the Disney Villains! Fans will also get to see a ton of Disney Villains in the upcoming Disney Channel Original Movie Descendants . The movie is currently filming in Vancouver, Canada. Check out a description of the movie: A present-day idyllic kingdom where the benevolent teenage son of King Beast and Queen Belle offers a chance at redemption for the troublemaking offspring of Cruella De Vil (Carlos), Maleficent (Mal), the Evil Queen (Evvie) and Jafar (Jay). And here is a list of actors in Canada filming the movie: Booboo Stewart as Jay
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"Sea Rescue" and "The Wildlife Docs" are New This Weekend! by Staff Catch new episodes of Sea Rescue and The Wildlife Docs this weekend! On Sea Rescue when a rarely seen pygmy sperm whale washes up in bad shape on the New Jersey coast, rescuers are shocked to discover how much ocean trash this unfortunate animal has swallowed. Then, a monsoon blows a flock of pelicans off course, causing them to land in the scorching Arizona desert and even a crowded public swimming pool. On The Wildlife Docs when a baby kangaroo's mother is no longer able to care for him, Busch Gardens’ dedicated animal care team steps in to raise him by hand. Then, see what happens a little over a year after Rukyah, the youngest of three Malayan tigers, is diagnosed with a life-threatening disease. It’s nothing short of a miracle. Sea Rescue and The Wildlife Docs air nationally on ABC on Saturday mornings during “Litton’s Weekend Adventure” and are among the most popular Saturday morning shows. They are part of the #1 rated block on Saturday mornings and are consistently rated #1 in the top ten U.S. markets including the four largest: New York, Los Angeles, Chicago and Philadelphia. Currently in its third season, Sea Rescue has been seen by more than 120 million viewers. Time is subject to change so be sure to check your local listings. For more information aboutSea Rescue and The Wildlife Docs visit www.seaworldkids.com .
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Mark Hamill Walt Disney World Star Wars Weekends Photo Hints at Luke's Episode 7 Look - IGN

In 2011, when Old Navy planned to sell shirts to benefit the anti-suicide, anti-bullying It Gets Better project, the American Family Association urged members to "drop by your Old Navy store in your community and tell them you're not going to shop at Old Navy until they get their minds right." In 2011, when The Girl Scouts decided to allow a transgender youth to participate, The American Family Association urged members to contact Girl Scout leadership, "expressing your disappointment in their recent decision to allow boys as troop members," and to "let them know you will not support the Girl Scouts as long as it continues down a path of destructive policies." In December 2011, a Macy's dressing room attendant prevented a transgender woman from using a female dressing room, because it violated her religious beliefs. After the woman was fired for refusing to abide by Macy's pro-LGBT policies, the American Family Association lamented, "The LGBT agenda has become the theater of the absurd" and urged members to contact the Macy's headquarters to "express... outrage at this injustice to female employees and customers." In May 2012, Target announced that 100% of the purchase price of any of its Pride merchandise would be donated to the pro-LGBT Family Equality Council. The American Family Association lamented that "Target is joining President Obama in ramming same-sex marriage down the throats of the American people" and urged members to contact Target Chairman Gregg Steinhafel, to "let him know that a majority of Americans oppose same-sex marriage and are able to use their pocketbooks to voice their opposition to companies that support it." It should be noted that Target has also come under fire from gay advocates. In 2011, Lady Gaga nixed a deal with Target for an exclusive special edition of her "Born This Way" album after it was revealed that the brand had donated $150,000 to MN Forward, a group that was backing Tom Emmer's gubernatorial bid in Minnesota. Emmer was known for being especially conservative and not supporting equal rights for LGBT citizens. Aside from One Million Mom's infamous boycott of the department store for choosing Ellen DeGeneres as its spokesperson, J.C. Penney also came under fire in June 2012 when its catalog featured two men on the floor playing and hugging their two children at home indicating, according to the American Family Association, that the company made a "departure from its moorings to God's Word and Mr. Penney's leadership by taking sides in the cultural war in celebration of homosexuality." The AFA urged members to "call or visit your local J.
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Let's start with selecting a hotel. Do not get the very first offer that you get since with a little effort in hotel searching, you can find the very best hotel near Disney that can fulfill your needs and your household too.



Have you finally decided to travel to Orlando? Maybe you wish to take your family to Universal Studios or Disney World; however whatever the reasons, it is extremely important to pick a cheap Orlando hotel if you do not have a huge budget and see to it that you have travel insurance coverage.



Now, you currently now what you're supposed to do in Florida. If you prepare to go to the style parks there, discover the nearest hotel on the website that can accommodate many of your needs. Oftentimes, the hotels near the theme parks offer shuttle services for fast journeys to and from the hotel. Aside form that, the hotel likewise provides outstanding amenities and dining establishments where you can get price cuts and some additionals.

The facilities provided by the hotels in the Orlando area must also be thought about. Since you will be traveling with your household, the hotel must be pet friendly since your child or child might desire to bring his or her pet on the journey. Ask if the hotel has adjacent spaces for huge households. Well naturally, you need to request the cost of the hotel lodging and see if it fits your budget.

After thinking about these things, you can now choose the perfect hotel near the amusement park. The next thing that you would need to think about is selecting your travel insurance.

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Selecting a hotel in Orlando and good travel insurance takes some time. Begin your search early so that you can give yourself time to pick the very best among the very best.

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Traveling on a vacation together with your family could imply extra expenses on your part. If you can find a cheap Disney or Universal hotel that can cater to most of your requirements while your there, then you can use the money to get great travel insurance coverage. Investing on travel insurance coverage can benefit you a lot instead of traveling without one. Even if you do not fulfill any mishap or you don't get ill, at least you can enjoy your travel due to the fact that you're sure that you're safe and insured.