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The Force Awakens on Disney Cruise Line with Star Wars-themed spaces, activities

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This is the week Star Wars fans have been waiting ages for, and it’s finally arrived. The seventh film, “The Force Awakens,” hits theaters Friday, so it’s inevitable that conversations, TV specials and news outlets this week will focus on the Star Wars phenomenon. And, of course, Disney — which owns the franchise — is … Continue reading "The Force Awakens on Disney Cruise Line with Star Wars-themed spaces, activities"
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Enter Disney Infinity IN Games for chance to compete at D23 and on Disney Dream

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Leading up to the launch of Disney Infinity 3.0 on Aug. 30 — and the introduction of the Star Wars franchise to the gaming system — Disney Interactive is hosting three summer tournaments. The three winners will be invited the final round of the contest, which will take place onboard the Disney Dream cruise ship … Continue reading "Enter Disney Infinity IN Games for chance to compete at D23 and on Disney Dream"
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Disney Infinity 3.0 brings Stars Wars franchise to gamers

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The Force is coming to a galaxy not so far away for gamers. Disney Interactive has announced that it will launch a third edition of Disney Infinity this fall that focuses on the popular Star Wars franchise. The Disney Infinity 3.0 starter pack will include the updated version of the game, a 3.0 edition base, … Continue reading "Disney Infinity 3.0 brings Stars Wars franchise to gamers"
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Disney offers cash prizes to software developers for new fitness apps

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Developers, assemble! The Walt Disney Company has teamed up with Creative England, a nonprofit group, to sponsor a competition to come up with new fitness apps for families using Disney and Marvel characters. The reward? A £95,000 (or more than $148,000 in U.S. cash) prize. The competition in England was designed “to target software specialists … Continue reading "Disney offers cash prizes to software developers for new fitness apps"
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Last-minute gift ideas for Disney fans

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Are you a last-minute shopper when it comes to Christmas - whether by choice or necessity? If so, don’t panic! We’ve got you covered. Besides carrying a wide range of products, Amazon.com is known for its quick shipping. I recently browsed the site for Disney-themed items that the whole family can enjoy, and I was pleased to see some of my family’s favorites are still in stock. Perhaps, they will be hits at your house as well.
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Disney Interactive offering free download of Disney Infinity for Wii U

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Good news for families, like my own, who have been playing the popular Disney Infinity game on their Nintendo Wii systems and want to continue playing the game on the latest Nintendo platform without having to repurchase the game. When Disney’s revamp of the Disney Infinity game comes out next month, Disney Infinity: Marvel Super … Continue reading "Disney Interactive offering free download of Disney Infinity for Wii U"
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Disney-themed ideas for Father’s Day gifts kids can make at home

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Father's Day is just around the corner, which means moms of young children everywhere might be scrambling to finish those homemade gifts featuring handprints and footprints or kids' artwork. We all cherish those, to be sure. But if you're looking for some new ideas for crafts -- especially those with a Disney theme -- let me offer some easy and inexpensive ideas that can be completed in time for Sunday's celebration.
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Tips for using your Walt Disney World MagicBand with Disney Infinity game

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Disney Infinity fans have known since the game system launched that if they receive and use a MagicBand, they can unlock special theme park content once they get home. With the rollout this week of MagicBands to day guests — meaning everyone has access to the RFID bracelets — I thought it might be a … Continue reading "Tips for using your Walt Disney World MagicBand with Disney Infinity game"
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