With the actual attraction name yet to be announced/confirmed, the Oriental Land Company (OLC) today announced that it will be closing ‘Captain EO’ on June 30, 2014 to make way for a new attraction to debut at Tokyo Disneyland. The new attraction will be akin to ‘Stitch Encounter’ at Hong Kong Disneyland and ‘Stitch Live!’ at Walt Disney Studios Paris in that it will allow up to 160 guests to ‘communicate with Stitch, who is in outer space, in real time over the theater’s large screen. The entire family will enjoy the fun-filled conversations with the mischievous Stitch.’
Ch-Ch-Ch-Chia and Dale! Disney Chia Pets Debut for Holiday Season
It’s been a long time coming: after countless licensing deals with other properties (even A&E’s ‘Duck Dynasty’!), Joseph Enterprises has finally announced it is releasing two Disney-themed Chia Pet products just in time for the holidays.
First up is the Chia Pet Mickey Mouse which features a reusable handmade pottery planter (includes enough Chia seed for three plantings), complete with mouse ears. Also new is the Chia Flower Garden featuring Winnie the Pooh, which includes a reusable terra cotta planter and three premium paperwhites bulbs.
New Disney Arrivals at Hot Topic for December 18, 2013 (16 Items)
New Hot Topic arrivals for December 18, 2013 Below is a list of new items now available for purchase at Hot Topic. Clicking on a product’s image or description will launch the product’s page on Hot Topic in another window. Note that this list is generated and posted automatically. Stitch Kingdom should not be held responsible for any inaccuracies, misinformation or item availability. Disclosure: This post includes specially formatted links which allow the site to receive a small percentage of purchases made through them. Using these links does not affect your shopping experience in any way, but it does help the site. Even if you don’t purchase anything, even just sharing products you like through Facebook, Twitter and Pinterest using the icons below them will help the site.
New Disney Store Arrivals and Sales for December 18, 2013 (4 Items)
New Disney Store arrivals and sales for December 18, 2013 Below is a list of new items and sales now available for purchase at Disney Store. Clicking on a product’s image or description will launch the product’s page on Disney Store in another window. Note that this list is generated and posted automatically. Stitch Kingdom should not be held responsible for any inaccuracies, misinformation or item availability. Disclosure: This post includes specially formatted links which allow the site to receive a small percentage of purchases made through them. Using these links does not affect your shopping experience in any way, but it does help the site. Even if you don’t purchase anything, even just sharing products you like through Facebook, Twitter and Pinterest using the icons below them will help the site.
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‘The Wind Rises’ Full English-Speaking Cast Announced
An A-list roster of voice talent has been assembled for the English-language version of Studio Ghibli’s The Wind Rises, which opens in select North American theaters on February 21, 2014, expanding wide on February 28, 2014. The film marks director Hayao Miyazaki’s final feature, as the legendary animation veteran announced his retirement in September 2013.
In The Wind Rises, Jiro dreams of flying and designing beautiful airplanes, inspired by the famous Italian aeronautical designer Caproni. Nearsighted and unable to be a pilot, he becomes one of the world’s most accomplished airplane designers, experiencing key historical events in an epic tale of love, perseverance and the challenges of living and making choices in a turbulent world. The voice cast of the English-language version follows.
GROUPON: Walt Disney Family Museum Half Off Admission
A bargain at its full price, the Walt Disney Family Museum, located in The Presidio of San Francisco, is currently being featured on Groupon for up to half off the regular price of admission. Regularly priced at $12 – $20, future visitors can now purchase up to four advanced tickets at the rate of just $10 each (children under the age of six are permitted free admission). The Groupon offer must be redeemed by June 30, 2014 with December 26 – 29 blocked out.
‘Amazing Spider Man 2′ Teaser Poster
Sony Pictures Entertainment has released a new teaser poster for its upcoming release, The Amazing Spider-Man 2, in theaters on May 2, 2014.
We’ve always known that Spider-Man’s most important battle has been within himself: the struggle between the ordinary obligations of Peter Parker and the extraordinary responsibilities of Spider-Man. But in The Amazing Spider-Man 2, Peter Parker finds that a greater conflict lies ahead.
‘Henry Hugglemonster: Meet the Hugglemonsters’ on DVD in January
Welcome to the newest, happiest, most monster-rific spot on the map — the wondrous land of Roarsville — where five-year old Henry Hugglemonster lives, plays and learns something ‘roarsome’ every day! Together with his loving parents and grandparents, big brother Cobby, sister Summer, baby bro Ivor and a town full of cuddly monsters, Henry embraces all the joys and challenges of growing up. Whether he’s helping his sister put on a show, setting up a hugglejuice stand or entering his monsterdog Beckett in a pet pageant, he’s always discovering new ways to be the best brother, friend and monster he can be! Packed with over two hours of song-filled fun, teamwork and adventure, Henry Hugglemonster: Meet the Hugglemonsters
‘Star Wars: Attack Squadrons’ Free-to-Play PVP Now in Closed Beta (Trailer, Details)
Disney Interactive, in association with its LucasArts division and Area 52, today announced that ‘Star Wars: Attack Squadron’ is now in closed beta testing and accepting applications at StarWarsAttackSquadrons.com. According to the announcement, ‘Star Wars: Attack Squadrons’ is a ‘free-to-play online space combat game where players customize iconic Star Wars ships and engage in high-velocity 16 player dogfights in fabled Star Wars locations.’
The player-vs-player will offer three different gaming modes: Free For All – Fight for glory in 16 player death matches; Team Dogfight — Join a team and decimate the enemy team; and Base Defense — Defend your base or coordinate an attack on your enemy’s base. The game offers ship personalization and collectible upgrades, a reward system and promised ‘new ships, items and upgrades every month.’
New Disney Arrivals at T-Shirts.com for December 17, 2013 (8 Items)
New T-Shirts.com arrivals for December 17, 2013 Below is a list of new items now available for purchase at T-Shirts.com. Clicking on a product’s image or description will launch the product’s page on T-Shirts.com in another window. Note that this list is generated and posted automatically. Stitch Kingdom should not be held responsible for any inaccuracies, misinformation or item availability. Disclosure: This post includes specially formatted links which allow the site to receive a small percentage of purchases made through them. Using these links does not affect your shopping experience in any way, but it does help the site. Even if you don’t purchase anything, even just sharing products you like through Facebook, Twitter and Pinterest using the icons below them will help the site.
