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New Fashion Doll Line Inspired By Latin Culture Launches

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Vi and Va, new fashion doll line inspired by Latin culture, launches at Target Stores.





New Fashion Doll Line Inspired By Latin Culture Launches


Vi and Va Dolls Celebrate Family Bonds And Traditions


LOS ANGELES, March 12, 2015 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — As of this month, girls now have beautiful doll choices that celebrate unique Hispanic cultural traditions.  Vi and Va, a new line of fashion dolls from MGA Entertainment, the world’s largest private toy company, are now available at Target stores nationwide and on Target.com.

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Viviana (Vi) and Valentina (Va) are sisters, and best friends with their cousins, Felicia and Roxxi.  For these girls, every day is an adventure and a reason to celebrate the bonds of family and friendship.

“We have always made dolls that appeal widely to all types of girls,” said Isaac Larian, CEO of MGA Entertainment.  “In 2002, our multicultural Bratz brand launched, serviced an untapped market, and skyrocketed to success. So when this unique opportunity arose to launch Vi and Va at Target stores, we knew all girls would love to have doll choices that celebrate some special Hispanic customs and traditions.”

The Vi and Va brand launches with the introduction of four unique characters, with more planned in the Fall.

Vi, 16, is spontaneous and easy going. She’s passionate about sharing her love of music, and she’s always ready to break out her guitar at family gatherings. She also loves creating new styles as a fashion designer.

Va, 15, is so neat and organized. She loves learning to cook from her mother and grandmothers. She’s already perfected several savory family recipes, like empanadas.  She also loves trying out new hairstyles, and making herself look unique with ribbons and flowers in her hair. 

Felicia and Roxxi are Vi and Va’s cousins. Felicia is 17 years old and an artist. Roxxi is 18 years old and a dancer. 

The product line includes several dolls and activity sets to help little girls play out each character’s storyline and enjoy her special talents.  The line also has a birthday party collection, where the family celebrates Vi turning 16 and Va turning 15 with a combined party.  Girls can even dress up and join the fun with role play and styling accessories. 

The full assortment of Vi and Va fashion dolls is available at Target stores and on Target.com.  For more information, please visit www.vi-and-va.com or www.facebook.com/viandva.

About MGA Entertainment

MGA Entertainment, a consumer entertainment products company headquartered in Van Nuys, California, manufactures innovative lines of proprietary products for the toy and consumer electronics market. The company also licenses its products in such areas as home décor, stationery and sporting goods. The MGA family includes award-winning brands such as Little Tikes®, Lalaloopsy™, Moxie Girlz™, Mooshka™, Bratz®, Vi and Va™, and Zapf Creation®.

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Hispanic Dental Association and MassMutual Team Up to Help Hispanic Oral Care Professionals Reach Economic Success

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WASHINGTON, March 12, 2015 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — The Hispanic Dental Association (HDA) is pleased to announce the launch of a key strategic collaboration with Massachusetts Mutual Life Insurance Company (MassMutual). The yearlong partnership will allow the HDA to further its mission of providing service, education, advocacy, and leadership intended to eliminate oral health disparities in the Hispanic community. At the same time, this collaboration will allow MassMutual to help raise financial acumen among dental professionals as well as the Hispanic community.

"This collaboration brings key support to dentists and
members of the Oral Health Team across the country," noted David Pena, Jr, Executive Director, Hispanic Dental Association. "We are confident that our partnership with MassMutual will bring valuable information and services to our Members and the Hispanic community across the country."

As part of this collaboration, MassMutual will provide much-needed support to HDA chapters across the country including Houston, San Antonio, Northern Texas, Los Angeles and Chicago. The strategic collaboration will provide support in the form of financial education via seminars, scholarships for oral care students, recruitment at the professional and student levels via networking events, and community engagement via oral care screenings.

"We are proud to collaborate with the HDA to help Hispanic dental professionals obtain the resources needed to succeed at the personal and
professional levels," said Dr. Chris Mendoza, Vice President, Multicultural Market Development. "At MassMutual, we care about improving the financial literacy of our communities and this collaboration does just that. It not only helps educate Hispanic professionals about finances but also brings much needed oral care support to local Hispanic communities."

MassMutual's collaboration with the HDA is part of the company's ongoing commitment to empower Hispanic consumers by helping them take positive steps toward financial security for themselves and their families. For more information about the MassMutual please visit http://www.massmutual.com.

About the Hispanic Dental Association (HDA) @HDAssoc

The Hispanic Dental Association is a national, non-profit organization comprised of oral health professionals and students dedicated to eliminating oral health disparities in the Hispanic community by providing Service, Education, Advocacy, and Leadership. We are the leaders for Hispanic oral health providing Service, Education, Advocacy, and Leadership. For more information visit, www.HDAssoc.org

About MassMutual

Founded in 1851, MassMutual is a leading mutual life insurance company that is run for the benefit of its members and participating policyowners. The company has a long history of financial strength and strong performance, and although dividends are not guaranteed, MassMutual has paid dividends to eligible participating policyowners consistently since the 1860s. With whole life insurance as its foundation, MassMutual provides products to help meet the financial needs of clients, such as life insurance, disability income insurance, long term care insurance, retirement/401(k) plan services, and annuities. In addition, the company's strong and growing network of financial professionals helps clients make good financial decisions for the long-term.

MassMutual Financial Group is a marketing name for Massachusetts Mutual Life Insurance Company (MassMutual) and its affiliated companies and sales representatives.
MassMutual is headquartered in Springfield, Massachusetts and its major affiliates include: Babson Capital Management LLC; Baring Asset Management Limited; Cornerstone Real Estate Advisers LLC; The First Mercantile Trust Company; MassMutual International LLC; MML Investors Services, LLC, Member FINRA and SIPC; OppenheimerFunds, Inc.; and The MassMutual Trust Company, FSB.

For more information, visit www.massmutual.com or find MassMutual on Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, YouTube and Google+.

MassMutual Financial Group is a marketing name for Massachusetts Mutual Life Insurance Company (MassMutual) and its affiliated companies and sales representatives. Local sales agencies are not subsidiaries of MassMutual or its affiliated companies. Agency officers are not officers of MassMutual.

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Contact:

David Pena 

512-904-0252   [email protected]

Claudia Mejia-Haffner

413.238.7702 [email protected]

An Unrelenting Sore Throat or Cough Got You Down? All-Natural Honey May “Bee” the Solution

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An Unrelenting Sore Throat or Cough Got You Down? All-Natural Honey May “Bee” the Solution


FIRESTONE, Colo., March 12, 2015 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — This winter has been one for the books for most Americans, with blistering cold and record snow. With the cold comes throngs of people feeling under the weather, experiencing scratchy throats, nagging coughs and colds. If this sounds all too familiar and you are seeking quick, soothing relief, it can be as easy as reaching into your pantry.

For centuries, honey has been a proven remedy to alleviate and soothe the irritation of a cough. Being a natural cough suppressant, honey offers an effective way to get relief from pesky illness-related symptoms. And when paired with other proven natural ingredients that complement honey’s qualities, this holistic approach to soothing ailments is also great for the body in the long run, according to certified holistic and well-being expert, Nataly Valenzuela.

“As a holistic living counselor, I take pride in educating my clients and helping them learn the value of leading a natural lifestyle. This is especially true when they get sick,” says Valenzuela, who is also known throughout Southern California as a dynamic TV and radio personality. “The most common ingredient I remind people to keep in their kitchen is honey. It’s at the very top of my ‘go-to’ list as a natural soother for scratchy throats because it can serve as a substitute for any quick over-the-counter cough suppressant for adults and children over the age of one. Best of all, honey is readily available, economical and tastes delicious.”    

Valenzuela’s palate-pleasing DIY natural remedies sound like confections from a candy store: fragrant vanilla, tart yet energizing citrus juices, refreshing herbs like mint or warm cinnamon and cloves. All of these ingredients are filled with their own unique, soothing properties and when combined with nature’s sweetener, they create a wide array of delightful drops, pops, and lozenges to ease a hacking cough. However, remember to consult your physician if symptoms persist for more than two or three days.

Among Valenzuela’s fast-acting holistic honey soothers featured on www.mielpura.org are:

Cinnamon-Honey Lozenges

Makes 8-10

Ingredients:

1/2 cup honey
1/4 cup coconut oil
2 tsp ground cinnamon

Preparation:

Add coconut oil into a mixing bowl and beat with a hand mixer until it’s whipped. If you don’t have a hand mixer, you can use a whisk instead, making sure to move at a fast pace to obtain the desired texture. Add the honey and continue to whip until the honey and oil are well incorporated. Begin adding cinnamon and continue to mix. Once thoroughly combined, pour the mixture into silicone candy molds and freeze for about 20 minutes. Once frozen, you can wrap them up individually using small squares of wax paper and store in the refrigerator.

*Candies must remain refrigerated.

Kicked-Up Honey Relief

Makes 8-10

1/2 cup honey
1/4 cup water
1-2 tsp cayenne pepper (or to taste)

Preparation:

Place water in a saucepan on medium heat. Add the honey and stir frequently to avoid burning. After approximately 15 – 20 minutes and as the temperature gets closer to 300 degrees (use a candy thermometer if you have one) add the cayenne pepper and continue stirring. When the mixture reaches 300 degrees, remove from heat and pour into silicone candy molds or carefully drop by the tablespoonful onto a parchment paper-lined baking sheet. Allow to cool and harden at room temperature. Once set, you can wrap them up individually using small squares of wax paper and store them at room temperature.

For other soothing honey recipes and information about honey as a natural holistic remedy, visit www.mielpura.org. 

About the National Honey Board

The National Honey Board is an industry-funded agriculture promotion group that works to educate consumers about the benefits and uses for honey and honey products through research, marketing and promotional programs.

 


New Honda Advertising Campaign Urges Owners to Take Immediate Action to Check for Open Recalls to Replace Takata Airbag Inflators

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New Honda Advertising Campaign Urges Owners to Take Immediate Action to Check for Open Recalls to Replace Takata Airbag Inflators

– Multi-million dollar print, digital and radio advertising campaign urges Honda and Acura owners to check for open recalls and complete airbag inflator repairs

– Ad campaign expands existing Honda actions to notify owners affected by Takata airbag inflator recalls

– Campaign will prioritize regions deemed the greatest risk


TORRANCE, Calif., March 12, 2015 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — Honda has initiated a new, voluntary consumer information advertising campaign urging Honda and Acura owners to immediately check for open recalls and safety improvement campaigns, and to take affected vehicles to an authorized dealer for free repair as soon as possible. This new effort builds on the comprehensive approach Honda has taken to identify, locate and contact registered owners with vehicles included in one or more recalls to replace Takata airbag inflators.

Honda Logo.

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“The goals of this campaign are to save lives and prevent injuries,” said John Mendel, Executive Vice President of the Automobile Division of American Honda Motor Co., Inc. “Honda hopes that this new consumer information campaign will bolster our existing and continuing efforts to reach our customers and maximize the vehicle repair completion rates associated with recalls to replace Takata airbag inflators. These ads are a strong call to action from our company designed to break through the clutter, grab the attention of customers driving affected vehicles, and urge that they get required repairs as soon as possible,” said Mendel.

The consumer information campaign includes a multi-million dollar advertising push that will begin on Monday, March 16. Full-page, color advertisements will appear in more than 120 newspapers, while 30-second radio announcements will air in more than 110 markets. In addition, sponsored, customized Facebook posts that mention the specific vehicle owned by each identified user will appear on owners’ timelines, in an additional effort to capture attention and encourage owners to take action. The newspaper and radio advertisements will appear in Spanish or English to match the primary language of each targeted media outlet.

Download the newspaper advertisement in English: http://origin-qps.onstreammedia.com/origin/multivu_archive/ENR/181127-airbag-marketing-campaign—english.pdf

Download the newspaper advertisement in Spanish: http://origin-qps.onstreammedia.com/origin/multivu_archive/ENR/181126-airbag-marketing-campaign—spanish.pdf

The advertising campaign will prioritize the 11 states and U.S. territoriesi that have been identified by Honda as representing the greatest risk to affected owners. These geographic areas expand on the four states and territories (Florida, Hawaii, the U.S. Virgin Islands and Puerto Rico) that the National Highway Transportation Safety Administration (NHTSA) and Takata initially targeted based on the consistent high absolute humidity levels present in those regions. It is believed that high absolute humidity contributes to a greater risk of inflator rupture in certain older-model Takata front airbags. Honda voluntarily expanded the scope of the safety improvement campaign to include vehicles in Alabama, Georgia, Louisiana, Mississippi, South Carolina, Texas and California, a total of 11 states and territories, in an effort to include other potential areas that experience consistently humid conditions over extended periods of time.

Honda strives for 100 percent vehicle repair completion in every recall and every safety improvement campaign it undertakes. Since initiating the first Takata airbag inflator recall in 2008, Honda has distributed millions of mailed notifications to registered owners in English and Spanish, but many vehicles included in these recalls remain unrepaired. Unfortunately, it is estimated that one-third of all recalled vehicles in the U.S. are never repaired. The problem is more prevalent among older model vehicles.

To help improve owner response rates, Honda has implemented various means of consumer outreach for recall notification and re-notification, including automated phone calls, mailing notices by registered mail and overnight delivery services, enlisting the support of authorized dealers and other measures. In cases where mailed notifications have been returned to Honda as undeliverable, Honda has engaged firms with specialized search skills and access to unique databases to locate registered owners.

Taking Care of our Customers

Honda and Acura owners with any pending recalls should schedule an appointment with their local authorized Honda or Acura dealership. The dealership will replace the part at no charge to the customer. Honda has taken significant actions to accelerate the pace of airbag inflator repairs, including securing agreements with two additional inflator suppliers. As a result, Honda expects replacement part capacity to fully meet demand by later this Spring. However, the current availability of replacement parts, as well as the time required to complete repairs, could lead to delays for individual customers. If a customer affected by the Takata airbag inflator recalls requests alternative transportation until their vehicle can be repaired, including use of a loaner vehicle or rental vehicle, Honda will accommodate their needs at no charge.

Summary of Affected Models (certain specific vehicles only):

  • 2001-2007 Honda Accord
  • 2001-2005 Honda Civic
  • 2002-2006 Honda CR-V
  • 2003-2011 Honda Element
  • 2002-2004 Honda Odyssey
  • 2003-2007 Honda Pilot
  • 2006 Honda Ridgeline
  • 2003-2006 Acura MDX
  • 2002-2003 Acura TL
  • 2003 Acura CL
  • 2005 Acura RL

***Note to News Media: Please consider including the information below when reporting this story. Honda appreciates your help in reaching as many affected owners as possible with this important message. Thank you very much!***

Honda continues to urge owners of Honda and Acura vehicles affected by the Takata airbag inflator recalls to get their vehicles repaired at an authorized dealer as soon as possible. Honda owners can check their vehicles’ recall status at www.recalls.honda.com or by calling 1-800-999-1009, option 4. Acura owners can check their vehicles’ recall status at www.recalls.acura.com or by calling 1-800-382-2238, option 4.

i Alabama, California, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Louisiana, Mississippi, South Carolina, Texas, Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands; bordering states may be included


(Español) Sudaderas con capucha y cremallera para niños Kid’s Korner son retiradas por Kroger por riesgo de ahogamiento

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MIT Enterprise Forum Event Gathers Industry Experts To Promote Entrepreneurship And Sustainable Societies In Mexico

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MIT Enterprise Forum Event Gathers Industry Experts To Promote Entrepreneurship And Sustainable Societies In Mexico


CAMBRIDGE, Mass., March 11, 2015 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — MIT Enterprise Forum (www.MITEF.org) is pleased to announce the second annual MIT Enterprise Forum Mexico 2015, to be held in Guadalajara, Mexico on March 24–25, 2015. MITEF Mexico will bring together over a thousand entrepreneurs, academics, students, technologists, and key leaders in business and technology to create a space for inspiration, discussion, and action.

With over 18 international speakers, 20 specialized workshops, four panel discussions, and even an event focused on teaching robotics to children aged 8 to 12, MIT Enterprise Forum Mexico 2015 promises to be a very exciting event.

“Sustainable societies” is the theme of the event—a call to action for the next generation of scientists and entrepreneurs to generate solutions for a more sustainable Mexico. “The tremendous entrepreneurial potential of Mexican scientists and engineers is a national resource that is just beginning to be tapped. They are accelerating the transformation of Mexico’s innovation economy, reducing economic inequality while solving significant social problems that afflict countries around the world,” says Jose Pacheco, chairman and co-founder of the MIT Enterprise Forum Mexico chapter.

The second day, StartSmart Mexico, is a day geared toward informing entrepreneurs, coaching them, and connecting them with the ideas and people they need to succeed. The event will include case studies and lessons from successful technology entrepreneurs and investors, interactive workshops, pitches from local entrepreneurs, networking, and a startup showcase. “We are supporting and empowering the next generation of entrepreneurs through a binational ecosystem of seasoned entrepreneurs, academics, and corporations from Mexico and the U.S.,” says Ricardo Godinez, co-founder of MITEF Mexico. 

Speakers include Carlos Gomez Uribe, vice president of product innovation at Netflix; Max Linares, CEO of Forbes Latin America; Marina Hatsopoulos, 3D printing entrepreneur and investor; Earnest Earon, president of PrecisionHawk; Enrique Lomnitz, CEO of the Isla Urbana; Shaddi Hasan, CTO at Endaga; and more.

For more information, visit http://www.foro.mitefmexico.org/.

About MIT Enterprise Forum
MIT Enterprise Forum informs, connects, and coaches technology entrepreneurs—enabling them to rapidly transform their ideas into world-changing companies. We are a global network of local organizations, inspired by MIT, and open to the world. We are a nonprofit managed by MIT Technology Review, an independent global media company wholly owned by MIT.

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March of Dimes Coin Celebrates Conquest of Polio and Today’s Mission for Baby Health

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March of Dimes Coin Celebrates Conquest of Polio and Today’s Mission for Baby Health



FDR and Dr. Jonas Salk On New Silver Dollar From US Mint


WEST POINT, N.Y., March 11, 2015 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — The March of Dimes legacy from conquering polio to championing the health of babies is celebrated on a new 2015 commemorative coin, minted today in honor of the organization’s more than 75 years of life-changing achievements.

The silver dollar coin, authorized by act of Congress, blends the March of Dimes past, present and future. It features a president and a scientist, Franklin D. Roosevelt and Dr. Jonas Salk, who played key roles in the March of Dimes work to conquer polio, on the coin’s head or obverse side. The coin’s reverse is the image of a baby being cuddled in the hand of its parent, symbolic of the March of Dimes mission today to help each and every one of the 4 million babies born in the United States each year get a healthy start in life.

Seven-year-old Aidan Lamothe, of Manchester, New Hampshire who was born 11 weeks too soon, joined March of Dimes President Dr. Jennifer L. Howse, Peter L. Salk, MD, Dr. Jonas Salk’s eldest son and president of the Jonas Salk Legacy Foundation, and Treasurer of the United States Rosie Rios to help mint the a coin at the US Mint at West Point today.

“The vision and leadership of FDR and Dr. Jonas Salk sparked the drive towards a world that is now nearly free from polio,” said Dr. Howse.  “We are thrilled to see this accomplishment – as well as our current work – recognized by Congress and the Secretary of the Treasury with the 2015 March of Dimes Silver Dollar.” 

“The fight against polio has been a collective effort involving the contributions of millions of individuals around the globe,” said Dr.  Salk. “This coin is a tribute to both the March of Dimes and my father’s legacy, and it honors all those who are striving to improve the health of babies and children everywhere. It is especially meaningful to have this coin minted during the centenary year of my father’s birth.”

“I am excited to be here today to honor the March of Dimes Foundation’s 75th anniversary.  I congratulate the Foundation for its years of dedication and providing services toward improving the lives of women, infants and children,” said Ms. Rios.

“It was so cool to see how coins get made,” said Aidan, who served as the 2014 March of Dimes National Ambassador and whose grandfather was a “polio pioneer” — one of the children who took part in the massive field trial to test the Salk polio vaccine in 1954. Aidan plans to be among the first to order the coin and will be giving them away as presents to the nurses who cared for him as a newborn.

Premature birth is the leading cause of newborn death in the United States. Worldwide, more than one million children die each year due to complications of premature birth. Babies who survive an early birth often face lifetime health challenges, such as vision and breathing problems, cerebral palsy, and learning disabilities.

The March of Dimes commemorative coin bill was sponsored in Congress by Former Sen. Kay Hagan (D-NC), Sen. Susan Collins (R-Maine), Rep. Bob Dold (R-IL), and Rep. Nita Lowey (D-NY). President Barack Obama signed the bill into law in 2012 authorizing the production of up to 500,000 silver dollars commemorating the 75th anniversary of the March of Dimes and celebrating “its distinguished record of generating Americans’ support to protect our children’s health.”

The introductory prices of $46.95 (proof) and $43.95 (uncirculated) are valid until 3:00 p.m. April 13, 2015. Surcharges of $10 for each silver dollar sold are authorized to be paid to the March of Dimes to help finance research, education and services aimed at improving the health of women, infants, and children. The public can purchase coins at http://1.usa.gov/1MoGVwF.

The March of Dimes is the leading nonprofit organization for pregnancy and baby health. For more than 75 years, moms and babies have benefited from March of Dimes research, education, vaccines, and breakthroughs. Find out how you can help raise funds to prevent premature birth and birth defects by walking in March for Babies at marchforbabies.org. Find us on Facebook and follow us on Twitter.

March for Babies is sponsored nationally by the March of Dimes number one corporate supporter Kmart, and top partners Famous Footwear, Macy’s, Cigna, United Airlines and Mission Pharmacal.  

 


Diamond Celebration Will Light Up the Disneyland Resort Beginning With Dazzling 24-Hour Event, May 22-23

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Diamond Celebration Will Light Up the Disneyland Resort Beginning With Dazzling 24-Hour Event, May 22-23

Guests Will Enjoy Debuts of Three, New Nighttime Spectaculars as 24-Hour Party Kicks Off Summer in Disneyland and Disney California Adventure Parks


ANAHEIM, Calif., March 11, 2015 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — A dynamic 24-hour party will kick off the summer and launch the Disneyland Resort Diamond Celebration, May 22-23, as guests enjoy the thrilling premieres of three, new nighttime spectaculars: the glittering “Paint the Night” parade and the groundbreaking “Disneyland Forever” fireworks show at Disneyland Park, plus the new presentation, “World of Color – Celebrate! The Wonderful World of Walt Disney,” at Disney California Adventure Park.

The all-day/all-night celebration will begin at 6 a.m. Friday, May 22, and will conclude 24 hours* later at 6 a.m. Saturday, May 23, 2015 local time. The revelry will include dancing and special character encounters at locations in Disneyland and Disney California Adventure parks, along with enchanting Diamond decor throughout the resort and the exciting shows and attractions that bring guests back year after year. The Disneyland Resort invites guests of all ages to kick off the summer travel season in Southern California, celebrating 60 years of magic at a resort that remains forever young. 

At Disneyland

  • “Paint the Night” Parade – After dark along the Disneyland parade route, 24-hour guests will be among the first to see the “Paint the Night” parade, showcasing beloved Disney characters in dazzling parade scenes illuminated with more than 1.5 million individually controlled lights – the first all-LED parade in Disneyland Resort history. The luminescent parade introduces a new era of magical entertainment, as Mickey Mouse uses his imagination to harness the power of Tinker Bell’s pixie dust to “Paint the Night” in dazzling Disney dreams. Those dreams include special appearances by Mickey’s pals and beloved characters from tales such as “Monsters, Inc.,” “Cars,” “The Little Mermaid,” “Beauty and the Beast,” “Toy Story” and “Frozen.” The parade features some of the most spectacular floats, unforgettable music and special effects ever presented at the Disneyland Resort, along with energetic performers who add to the brilliance with colorful costumes that light up, too.
  • “Disneyland Forever” Fireworks Show – Disneyland Park itself plays a starring role in the “Disneyland Forever” fireworks spectacular, also premiering during the 24-hour event. Breathtaking fireworks shows have long been a Disneyland Resort tradition and “Disneyland Forever” soars to new levels, immersing guests from the tips of their toes to the brilliant pyrotechnic bursts above, thanks to special effects that turn the storefronts of Main Street, U.S.A., the Matterhorn mountain, the “Fantasmic!” water screens and the facade of “it’s a small world” into gigantic projections screens filled with color, characters and surprises. “Disneyland Forever” transports guests into the worlds of beloved Disney and Disney-Pixar films, including a dance with King Louie from the “The Jungle Book” and a flight over London with characters from “Peter Pan.” Two original songs also energize the show: the theme “Live the Magic,” and the inspiring closing song “Kiss Goodnight,” written by Disney Legend Richard M. Sherman. “Disneyland Forever” will be visible from Main Street, U.S.A., and several Disneyland locations.

At Disney California Adventure

  • “World of Color – Celebrate! The Wonderful World of Walt Disney” – Award-winning actor Neil Patrick Harris and Mickey Mouse will appear in film sequences and animated imagery of the all-new “World of Color” show, premiering May 22 during the 24-hour party. “World of Color – Celebrate!” illuminates the night in a fun-filled and inspirational journey exploring Walt Disney’s decades-long legacy of memorable animated moments and his dream of Disneyland park. It culminates in a madcap musical tour of Disneyland Resort attractions as you’ve never seen them before. Both epic and intimate in scope, “World of Color – Celebrate!” comes to life with animation, live-action film, fountains, lasers, special effects and a stirring musical score, all on the magical water canvas of “World of Color.”

Just the Beginning 
The 24-hour party is just the beginning of the summer fun at Disney Parks on both coasts.

At Disneyland, in addition to the spectacular nighttime parade and fireworks, guests will enjoy the daytime “Mickey’s Soundsational Parade” and the classic after-dark “Fantasmic!” show on the Rivers of America in Frontierland and New Orleans Square. Glistening diamond-themed decor adds extra sparkle to Sleeping Beauty Castle, while Anna and Elsa from the hit Disney animated feature “Frozen” appear in a playfully comic retelling of their story on the Fantasy Faire stage. Disneyland also features more than 60 rides and attractions, including Space Mountain, Pirates of the Caribbean and “it’s a small world,” to delight guests of all ages.

At Disney California Adventure, the new “World of Color – Celebrate!” show continues nightly throughout the summer along with the new “Mad T Party Diamond Celebration,” plus “Pixar Play Parade,” “Disney’s Aladdin – A Musical Spectacular” and all the favorite attractions throughout the park, including Radiator Springs Racers in Cars Land, the Twilight Zone Tower of Terror™** in Hollywood Land and the California Screamin’ roller coaster in Paradise Pier.  The “Frozen” fun is extended at Anna & Elsa’s Royal Welcome, where guests have a chance to meet the sisters, who also make appearances in the “For the First Time in Forever” sing-along.

The “Diamond Celebration” stretches outside the gates of the theme parks, adding sparkle throughout the Downtown Disney District and the Disneyland Resort hotels. Creative Diamond Celebration merchandise and food items will complement the celebration, while surrounding streets in the Anaheim Resort Area will glisten with Diamond Celebration decor and festive banners in shades of Disneyland blue. Additional information about the Diamond Celebration will be shared in coming months at www.Disneyland.com/60 and www.DisneyParksBlog.com.

‘Coolest Summer Ever’ at Walt Disney World Resort in Florida
Walt Disney World Resort in Florida will have its own 24-hour* event at the Magic Kingdom, May 22-23, as it inaugurates the “Coolest Summer Ever,” hosted by Olaf, the summer-loving snowman from “Frozen.”  Throughout the summer, guests will find cool thrills across Walt Disney World Resort, including cool attractions in all four theme parks, cool characters, cool water parks, plus Frozen Summer Fun at Disney’s Hollywood Studios.

* Hours of operation: 6 a.m. on 5/22/15 to 6 a.m. on 5/23/15 local time, subject to capacity restrictions. Only select attractions, entertainment and services will be available. Valid theme park admission required. Subject to restrictions and change without notice.
** The Twilight Zone® is a registered trademark of CBS, Inc., and is used with permission pursuant to a license from CBS, Inc. ©Disney/CBS, Inc

About the Disneyland Resort
The Disneyland Resort features two spectacular theme parks – Disneyland (the original Disney theme park) and the reimagined Disney California Adventure Park – plus three hotels and the Downtown Disney District, comprised of unique dining, entertainment and shopping experiences. The Resort’s hotels are the luxurious, 948-room Disney’s Grand Californian Hotel & Spa, which also features 50 two-bedroom equivalent DVC units; the magical, recently renovated, 975-room Disneyland Hotel – both AAA Four Diamond properties – and the 481-room Disney’s Paradise Pier Hotel with its “day-at-the-beach” fun. For information on attractions and vacations at Disneyland Resort, visit Disneyland.com, call (866) 43-DISNEY or contact local travel agents.

 


Sand Castle in the Snow Announces 24-Hour Event To Kick Off ‘Coolest Summer Ever’ at Walt Disney World Resort

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BOSTON and LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla., March 11, 2015 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — Walt Disney World Resort will kick off the “Coolest Summer Ever” with 24 hours of nonstop fun during a special event May 22-23 at the Magic Kingdom, hosted by Olaf, the summer-loving snowman from Disney’s blockbuster animated hit “Frozen.”

Photo – http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20150311/180987

To announce the 24-hour event and the cool summer season, Disney today brought to life a warm summer scene inspired by Olaf’s dream, creating a 20-foot-wide beach complete with a Cinderella Castle made of sand in the middle of winter-weary Boston.

Surprised pedestrians near historic Faneuil Hall were greeted by Olaf and joined by playful beach-goers in summer attire with beach chairs and beach balls – all reminders of an exciting season of fun ahead at Walt Disney World Resort and a welcome relief from the city’s near-record snowfall approaching nine feet.

24-Hour Kickoff to Summer Travel

Memorial Day weekend is the traditional start of family vacation time, and Walt Disney World Resort will launch into the season full force. The Magic Kingdom will be open 24 hours to guests from 6 a.m. to 6 a.m., Friday May 22 to Saturday, May 23*. Guests will be invited to come in costume** to show their Disney Side while a selection of favorite attractions, entertainment, special event merchandise, plus food and beverage are on tap all night long to celebrate the start of the “Coolest Summer Ever” at Walt Disney World Resort.

The around-the-clock celebration features Disney character greetings, dance parties and surprises into the wee hours of the night.

‘Coolest Summer Ever’ Brings Excitement Throughout Walt Disney World Resort

During the “Coolest Summer Ever,” with Olaf as the official host, Walt Disney World guests can get their cool on all summer long at four theme parks and two water parks.

Among the highlights:

  • Frozen Fun – “Frozen” Summer Fun LIVE will bring together Princess Anna, Queen Elsa, Kristoff and Olaf with citizens of Arendelle, all appearing daily in shows and experiences at Disney’s Hollywood Studios, June 17-Sept. 7.  Guests will find cool thrills this summer including a royal processional, a sing-along show, Frozen-themed treats and merchandise, plus a Frozen fireworks display above Hollywood Blvd.
  • Cool Thrill Rides – Guests will find thrills from mild to wild to out of this world in all four Walt Disney World theme parks.  Don’t-miss attractions include Seven Dwarfs Mine Train, Space Mountain, Big Thunder Mountain Railroad and Splash Mountain at Magic Kingdom; Test Track presented by Chevrolet and Soarin’ at Epcot; Expedition Everest at Disney’s Animal Kingdom; Rock ‘n’ Roller Coaster Starring Aerosmith and Twilight Zone™ Tower of Terror at Disney’s Hollywood Studios.
  • Star Wars Weekends – Guests at Disney’s Hollywood Studios will find stars from another galaxy during Star Wars Weekends May 15-June 14.
  • New Restaurants and Shopping – Throughout the summer, new waterfront dining and boutique shops flow into the Downtown Disney shopping/dining/entertainment district as its transformation into Disney Springs continues.
  • Epcot Entertainment – New entertainment acts will appear throughout Epcot World Showcase, which also brings a fresh summery twist on a fan favorite, Voices of Liberty.
  • A Splash at Water Parks – A cool new deal doubles the fun at Disney’s two iconic water parks – Disney’s Typhoon Lagoon and Disney’s Blizzard Beach. Purchase a one-day water park ticket and park-hop between the two water parks in the same day that both are open.

For more information, visit Disneyworld.com/CoolestSummerEver.

24 Hours of Fun as Disneyland Resort in California Kicks Off Diamond Celebration of the 60th Anniversary

On the West Coast, Disneyland Resort will kick off the summer with a dynamic 24-hour event of its own, May 22-23, to launch the Disneyland Resort Diamond Celebration. Marking the 60th anniversary of the resort, the Diamond Celebration includes the premieres of three new nighttime spectaculars: “Disneyland Forever” fireworks, “Paint the Night” parade and “World of Color – Celebrate!”

The all-day/all-night revelry of the 24-hour party will include dancing and special character encounters at locations in Disneyland and Disney California Adventure parks, along with enchanting Diamond decor throughout the resort and the exciting shows and attractions that bring guests back year after year. The Disneyland Resort invites guests of all ages to kick off the summer travel season in Southern California, celebrating 60 years of magic at a resort that remains forever young. 

*Hours of operation: 6 a.m. on 5/22/15 to 6 a.m. on 5/23/15, subject to capacity restrictions. Only select attractions, entertainment and services will be available. Valid theme park admission required. Subject to restrictions and change without notice.

**Disney characters will be in the parks throughout the day and all night, inviting guests to dress up for the occasion, too. Guests may join the party dressed in costume. Costumes should be child-friendly and adhere to any guidelines determined by Disney.  


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