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New Trailer For Disney’s The One And Only Ivan coming to Disney+

Today Disney+ shared a first look  from the upcoming film Disney’s “The One and Only Ivan.” Based on the award-winning book by Katherine Applegate, “The One and Only Ivan” tells the story of Ivan, a silverback gorilla who learns that life isn’t defined by place and circumstance but by the power of friendship and the courage to make change happen. Streaming only on Disney+, August 14^th.

An adaptation of the award-winning book about one very special gorilla, Disney’s “The One and Only Ivan” is an unforgettable tale about the beauty of friendship, the power of visualization and the significance of the place one calls home. Ivan is a 400-pound silverback gorilla who shares a communal habitat in a suburban shopping mall with Stella the elephant, Bob the dog, and various other animals. He has few memories of the jungle where he was captured, but when a baby elephant named Ruby arrives, it touches something deep within him. Ruby is recently separated from her family in the wild, which causes him to question his life, where he comes from and where he ultimately wants to be. The heartwarming adventure, which comes to the screen in an impressive hybrid of live-action and CGI, is based on Katherine Applegate’s bestselling book, which won numerous awards upon its publication in 2013, including the Newbery Medal.

The film stars: Sam Rockwell as the voice of Ivan; Angelina Jolie as the voice of Stella; Danny DeVito as the voice of Bob the dog; Helen Mirren as the voice of Snickers the poodle; Brooklynn Prince as the voice of Ruby; Ramon Rodriquez as the mall employee George; Ariana Greenblatt as George’s daughter Julia; Chaka Khan as the voice of Henrietta the chicken; Mike White as the voice of Frankie the seal; Ron Funches as the voice of Murphy the rabbit; Phillipa Soo as the voice of Thelma the parrot; and Bryan Cranston as Mack, the mall’s owner. “The One and Only Ivan” is directed by Thea Sharrock from a screenplay by Mike White based on Applegate’s book and is produced by the late Allison Shearmur, Angelina Jolie and Brigham Taylor. Sue Baden-Powell and Thea Sharrock serve as executive producers.

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All aboard the cheesiest cruise on the water! A new Jungle Cruise Skipper Funko Pop is sailing into town on Saturday, July 11. The eighth wonder of the world might be the backside of water, but this adorable new POP is a close runner up!

Jungle Cruise Skipper Funko Pop

The adventurous new rides pop will be setting off for its debut excursion on Saturday, July 11, and will be available on shopDisney! Funko Rides POPs for Disney attractions always sell out quickly, so be sure to have your oars ready to paddle if you are hunting for this one.

The Pop features a cheerful Skipper at the helm of a POP-ified version of the iconic boats we know and love so much. This is also a great way to commemorate the new Jungle Cruise movie that we can’t wait to see too.

What do you think of the pun-tastic new Jungle Cruise Skipper Funko Pop?

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To all who come to this happy place, welcome back! It is with an equal balance of elation and trepidation that the reopening of Walt Disney World’s Magic Kingdom has arrived. The world’s most attended theme park reopened yesterday for Cast Member and affinity previews. Capacity was limited and TouringPlan’s own Len Testa was on hand to experience the first day of Magic Kingdom in the new, temporary, reality. Let’s take a look at some of the measures in place and what it is actually like to be inside a Disney theme park as this new chapter begins.

The security checkpoint now offers individual clear plastic bags for guests to place loose objects into when going through the bag check and temperature check area. Temperatures checks are performed by employees of AdventHealth, one of Florida’s largest healthcare and hospital organizations.

Plenty of Disney characters are on hand to welcome you back, except they arrive in short cavalcade style experiences that are not announced ahead of time. This is in hopes of preventing crowding ahead of time. It is important for guests to be mindful of social distancing especially during these impromptu appearances as excitement can easily outweigh caution.

The queues for attractions have ground markings to help with physical distancing and hand sanitizing stations at the entrances and exits. In fact, all attractions, restaurants, and stores have sanitizing stations at the entrances and exits. The ride vehicles of many attractions, such as The Jungle Cruise, have plexiglass on them where practical. For many attractions, like Big Thunder Mountain Railroad, guests are seated at every other row. Select seats are also marked off as unavailable at show-based attractions.

There are lots of precautions with dining, as well. Tables are marked as unavailable to allow for physical distancing. QR codes are used instead of traditional menus. At Liberty Tree Tavern the waiting area has benches that are spaced apart. Be Our Guest Restaurant had less space in the ordering area at certain moments, but overall spacing was kept.

Our field research team has visited Disney Springs and now Magic Kingdom, and they have some important tips.

• Bring a couple of masks, as you will sweat. (And it is Florida in the summer, so you will be caught in the rain.)
• Make sure you wash your hands any time you touch your mask, including putting it on and removing it. Keep this in mind if you chose to use the Relaxation Stations.
• Drink water and hydrate.
• Pay attention in queue lines and follow the ground markings.
• Use the hand sanitizer provided and wash your hands when you can.
• Have fun, take breaks, stay hydrated, and be diligent about your health and the safety of others.
• Most of all, have a magical time.

It is fascinating to compare Magic Kingdom’s first day of operation and its final day of operation back in March. You can view the photos of that day here. We’ll continue to have news and updates about Walt Disney World and other happenings in Orlando as we all continue to work through these ever-changing times.

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Ulta Beauty Has Released A Magical Harry Potter Collection

Calling all Harry Potter fans! Ulta Beauty has released the most magical collection! They have released a Harry Potter collection and have a set for each Hogwarts house! Wizarding World announced this collab and fans were excited!

Take a first look at the new Harry Potter x @ultabeauty Collection.

The range includes cosmetics, nail and skincare products, along with bath and body accessories, everything you need for a Hogwarts-inspired look!https://t.co/B0HdqASGNa

— Wizarding World (@wizardingworld) July 6, 2020

“The range includes cosmetics, nail and skincare products, along with bath and body accessories, everything you need for a Hogwarts-inspired look!”

I love they have a line for each house! And it’s not all makeup. Take a looks at this fun pack of house scrunchies!

The Ulta Beauty Harry Potter collection looks amazing! Some of the line has sold out very fast online but don’t worry! It’s hitting Ulta stores on July 26th! Make sure to set those alarms. You don’t want to go back to Hogwarts without this. To see what’s available online you can visit Ulta Beauty here.

We’ve loved seeing your excited responses to this range, if you missed out on products that sold out online they will be in Ulta stores from 26th July.

— Wizarding World (@wizardingworld) July 8, 2020

Which house will you be getting your products for?

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The Disney World theme parks reopen THIS WEEK and select Disney World hotels have been opened since June 22nd, with more reopening over the next few months.

As part of its reopening, Disney has implemented a number of health and safety measures based on guidance from various governmental authorities and health agencies. You can check out the full list reopening procedures here.

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Our friends at Small World Vacations have been working tirelessly to help their guests prepare for their Disney vacations and keep them up-to-date on the changes at Walt Disney World, and today they’re sharing what you need to know when planning your Disney World vacation.

What You Need to Know Before Planning Your Disney World Vacation

Walt Disney World Hotel and Theme Park Information

Guests with existing resort reservations for 2020 have been contacted by Disney or their travel agent to confirm, modify, or cancel their reservation. It is important that guests with booked reservations let Disney or their travel agent know if they plan to arrive on their scheduled check-in date, move to new travel dates, or cancel their reservation altogether.

Additionally, Walt Disney World Resort guests must confirm their vacation reservation by linking their confirmation number to their My Disney Experience account and make a Disney Park Pass reservation.

A Disney Park Pass reservation is required to enter any of the Disney World theme parks.

If you are booked in a Disney World hotel that will be closed during your planned travel dates, you must reach out to Disney or your travel agent for assistance with your new resort assignment at an open Disney World hotel. If you do not intend to travel during your current reservation travel dates, you will need to cancel your reservation.

To provide additional flexibility, Disney is waiving Disney-imposed change and cancellation fees up to the date of check-in for reservations with arrivals through October 3, 2020.

IMPORTANT TIP: If no action is taken for impacted stays, Disney will automatically cancel your reservation within 7 days of the original check-in date and process any refund due to the original form of payment.

Walt Disney World Health and Safety Details

As Disney World reopens, guests should continue to follow all health and safety protocols established by the resort.

Before traveling to Disney World, be sure to review any advisories or restrictions that may be in place for travel to Florida. Guests who are under isolation or quarantine orders must not enter Walt Disney World. For information on traveling to and within Florida visit this site from the State of Florida.

Also be sure to check your home state’s travel restrictions or quarantine orders before traveling. These are all of the states with current travel advisories that could impact your visit to Disney World.

And remember, when the Disney World theme parks reopen, safety measures including enhanced cleaning, physical distancing, temperature screenings, and face coverings will be enforced.

To see ALL the information you need to know about traveling to Disney World right now check out this page!

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