No capes, darling. Only Loungefly backpacks. Just in at Disney’s Hollywood Studios are these two new Edna Mode and “The Incredibles” logo backpacks, themed to the fearless fashion designer and superhero family extraordinaire. Let’s take a closer look at these two new designs.
According to early testing in the Netherlands, Disney+ may not work on a number of popular consumer devices. Much like other streaming services, Disney is using DRM, or Digital Rights Management, to help prevent piracy, but is using a much more strict version.
Disney is using a DRM service provided by Google called Widevine, which offers three different levels of security. Currently, Disney+ is using level 1, which is the strictest level and is not supported by Chromebooks and many older Android devices.
Streaming services like Netflix use level 3 DRM, which doesn’t support HD streaming on mobile devices and some Android devices. Disney+ using type 1 allows it to stream in HD, but limits the number of supported devices.
It is unknown at this time if the use of level 1 is just for the testing period so that video isn’t leaked, or if that will be the standard upon the full launch next month.
There are new World Showcase Plush Dolls popping up all over at Epcot.
Here is a quick rundown;
Here Mickey is decked out in his traditional German best, joining the München Minnie Mouse.
Here’s Mickey decked out in his Italian chef outfit with a freshly made pizza pie.
Mickey’s seen wearing a bright blue velvet beret, red silk neck scarf, and a striped white and blue shirt with the French flag embroidered on it. He wears a set of matching blue pants and understated brown shoes. Best of all though, he’s holding an adorable croissant, fresh from le bakery.
Here’s Donald Duck in his sombrero and striped poncho.
Here is Canada Mickey in his lumberjack outfit. He’s topped off with a red beanie with the Canadian maple leaf embroidered in it. And no lumberjack would be complete without an ax!
Minnie can be seen here in the Norway Cast Member costume.
“God Save The Queen” – Queen Minnie, that is, in her Queen of England outfit.
And where would the Queen be if she didn’t have her Guard to stand watch over her!
You can find these all over Epcot World Showcase.
Auntie Edna and Jack-Jack from “The Incredibles” are having a great evening in, complete with Cookie Num Nums and superhero mischief! That’s right, the latest open edition MagicBand addition features the fashion designer and baby extraordinaire.
The band features one side full of Cookie Num Nums, plus Edna Mode smugly smirking after subduing the highly-dangerous Jack-Jack with a treat.
The “Bronze” price tag indicates that this is an open-edition band, retailing for $24.99.
Since the very start of the company, Disney has upheld very strict appearance standards for its staff, known as cast members, regardless of what position they held. This came to be known as the “Disney Look”, which upheld that all cast members should have a “friendly, classic appearance” devoid of any extreme styles. In fact, here’s a blurb from the Disney Careers page:
At Disney Parks and Resorts, we’ve become famous for our friendly, classic appearance. This look is not a coincidence, but a result of our cast members’ support of the Appearance Standards, or as we call it, the Disney Look.
The Disney Look is a classic look that is clean, natural, polished and professional, and avoids “cutting edge” trends or extreme styles. It is designed with our costumed and non-costumed cast members in mind. Our themed costumed cast members are a critical part of enhancing the experience of our Disney show, and our non-costumed cast members also play an important role as representatives of the Disney brand. Regardless of the position you hold with us, when you take pride in your appearance, you become a role model for those around you, and you convey the attitude of excellence that has become synonymous with the Disney name.
The Disney Look is a classic look that is clean, natural, polished and professional, and avoids “cutting edge” trends or extreme styles. It is designed with our costumed and non-costumed cast members in mind. Our themed costumed cast members are a critical part of enhancing the experience of our Disney show, and our non-costumed cast members also play an important role as representatives of the Disney brand. Regardless of the position you hold with us, when you take pride in your appearance, you become a role model for those around you, and you convey the attitude of excellence that has become synonymous with the Disney name.
Now it appears that these rules may be becoming more lax to accommodate for more modern styles.
Starting October 28th, cast members will now be able to wear a single bracelet and a single necklace. Previously, necklaces and bracelets were not permitted, with cast members only having the option to wear rings, earrings, and a classic business-style wristwatch.
Cast members looking to grow their facial hair can now do so up to an inch, with visible stubble now allowed during the grow-out process. Previous rules stated that facial hair was limited to a quarter inch, and beard growth had to be done while the employee was on vacation. Back in the ’50s, all cast members had to be clean shaven.