Who’s ready for another virtual tour of Walt Disney Imagineering? We’ve been following along and are enjoying seeing the ins and outs of the incredible development and technology that goes along with Imagineering. Check out “Part 4” below from DisneyParksBlog:
Before heading to our last stop on the virtual tour, let’s swing by Walt Disney Imagineering Research & Development. Commonly referred to as “R&D,” the research & development arm of Walt Disney Imagineering researches and develops new technology for Disney Parks and across the media and entertainment industry, and in many cases, the latest and greatest tech of our time.
Standing by in the lobby of Walt Disney Imagineering Research & Development is Mike Honeck, who will show you some of the scientific know-how (and fun!) going on in their lab.
Be sure to check out our first three episodes of this series on our Disney Magic Moments page:
In addition to the general registration date for the 2021 Walt Disney World Marathon Weekend, runDisney has now announced various other registration date adjustments, including pre-sale dates and general registration dates for the upcoming 2020 runDisney Virtual Series and next year’s Princess Half and Star Wars Half marathons.
The following update was released by runDisney:
With circumstances continuing to change rapidly around the globe because of the COVID-19 pandemic, we have been making critical and timely decisions based on guidance from local, national and international governments and health agencies. As we previously shared, one of these decisions was to adjust the initial on-sale date for the runDisney Virtual Series while we monitored the situation.
As people look for alternative and acceptable ways to stay active while maintaining social distancing, many are choosing to run at home. With that in mind, sales for the fifth-annual runDisney Virtual Series are currently open. Themed around favorite Walt Disney World Resort attractions, this series of 5K runs is a great way to bring some of the magic of the parks to your home or favorite local running trail. And to provide additional flexibility, runners will have the entire summer to complete any virtual 5K of their choosing – or the series.
Along with this new on-sale date for the runDisney Virtual Series, we also have adjusted the sale dates for the remaining runDisney race season. We hope sharing these dates will help you in your planning and give you ample time for training.
Races will be available for registration at 10 a.m. Eastern Time
2020 runDisney Virtual Series(Summer 2020)
· April 16, 2020 – On-sale date
2021 Walt Disney World Marathon Weekend(Jan. 6-10, 2021)
· May 7, 2020 – Pre-sale for Annual Passholders, Disney Vacation Club Members and Golden Oak residents
May 12, 2020 – General on-sale date
2021 Disney Princess Half Marathon Weekend (Feb. 18-21, 2021)
· June 11, 2020 – Pre-sale for Annual Passholders, Disney Vacation Club Members and Golden Oak residents
· June 16, 2020 – General on-sale date
2021 Star Wars Half Marathon Weekend (April 15-18, 2021)
· August 6, 2020 – Pre-sale for Annual Passholders, Disney Vacation Club Members and Golden Oak residents
A number of runDisney marathon events have been cancelled or otherwise affected by the prolonged parks closures. For a brief moment, registration for the 2021 runDisney Walt Disney World Marathon Weekend seemed delayed, but a new registration date has been released on the runDisney site, and it is coming up soon!
The page for the 2021 runDisney Marathon Weekend now shows that general registration for future runDisney races will open on May 12, 2020 at 10:00 AM (EST). Additional information will be released soon, with all individual races still showing “Registration Opening Soon”. The Walt Disney World Marathon Weekend is scheduled to take place from January 6 through January 10, 2021.
Other runDisney events recently impacted include the Star Wars Rival Run Weekend presented by OtterBox, which was scheduled to make an epic return to Walt Disney World Resort for its 5th year running April 16 – 19, 2020, but has since been cancelled.
In the midst of Earth Month, Disney is announcing the release of The Mickey & Co. Collection. The best part about this retro-style brand is that it’s made with recycled fiber which comes from plastic bottles! Yep – that’s pretty impressive stuff! Check out the details below from DisneyParksBlog:
This Earth Month, we know Disney fans are looking for ways to bring magic and inspiration into their everyday lives. As we recognize the 50th anniversary of Earth Day, and reflect on our planet, we also take a look at the actions we can make to help shape a positive future.
Today we’re excited to reintroduce the retro Disney brand from 1984, Mickey & Co., this time featuring a new sustainable twist: The Mickey & Co. apparel line was created from up to 50% REPREVE® recycled fiber from plastic bottles. Recycled bottles collected from Walt Disney World® Resort were turned into REPREVE® recycled fiber!
To get a better idea of how the fiber turns into yarn for the tees, check out the graphic below.
The Mickey & Co. collection is perfect for vintage lovers who want to show off some ‘80s and ‘90s throwback style! From Mickey Mouse and Minnie Mouse, Donald Duck and Daisy Duck, to Goofy and Pluto, the gang’s all here in vibrant fashion.
Nine tees featuring Mickey Mouse & friends launched today on shopDisney.com!
Interested in learning which tee matches your personality? Take this quiz on Buzzfeed to find out, and follow @MickeyTrueOriginal on Instagram for more Mickey & friends inspired looks!
We love free and we love books – so this opportunity is a win/win! You may know the story of Snow White, but do you know how the Wicked Queen became so villainous? For a limited time, you can download a free eBook “Fairest of All: A Tale of the Wicked Queen”. Check out the details below from DisneyParksBlog:
Now’s your chance to dive into the backstory of one of the fiercest Disney Villains, told from her perspective. This tale examines the life of the Wicked Queen and uncovers what makes Her Majesty so vicious. Perhaps the creepy looking man in the magic mirror isn’t just some spooky visage – he may play a much bigger part in her wicked ways!
“I think Disney fans will enjoy all the little nods to the original animated film,” says author Serena Valentino. “I love really getting to know these characters and exploring why they did the evil things they did. I love dreaming up the backstories of characters I have loved since I was young and finding ways to make them feel more real and relatable.”
