DE Weekend Recap [Week of June 22]

You can now chat Disney with new “Gif” app – Disney Interactive launched a new free app that will allow users to send animated gifs of Disney characters to their friends. Check out how Disney Gif works and where it is available to download descriptive.

Why even the people who want to use selfie sticks at Disney Parks will benefit from the ban – Disney Parks announced a new rule for all guests visiting the Resort. Read about why selfie sticks are banned and why it isn’t a bad thing for both selfie stick lovers and haters.

Feelin’ the new “Inside Out” products – Have no fear, Inside Out products are here. Get emotional over new merchandise available at stores near you. See how you can also enter to win an Inside Out care package thanks to our friends at Disney Consumer Products.

What’s really on a Disney cruise? [Part 1] – From the service, atmosphere, and staterooms see what a Disney Cruise Line experience would be like through the eyes of our editor-in-chief.

America, the Circus, and Disney characters… oh my? A brief history of Disneyland parades – Here are some of the parades dated back to 60 years ago. From elephants to electrical parade floats, Disneyland has had a range of parade themes. Do you remember any of them?

DEP 021: Inside Out and E3 – Listen to the latest Disney news with our podcast guys. This week’s topics include some of our staff’s experience at E3, Inside Out hot dogs and drinks at DCA and more!

Here’s some of what you can see at Tokyo DisneySea. – Get a glimpse of food, attractions and sites to see at Tokyo DisneySea. How does it compare to Disneyland? Read more here!

Jurassic World is a lot like Disneyland. – What does Jurassic World and Disneyland have in common? With the recently released  film, we take a closer look at how the theme park shares differences and similarities with the resort that’s right in our backyard!

This is how Disney could use virtual reality. – Lose yourself in an “artificial world” with Oculus Rift. See our thoughts on the device and how it could be used in future video game releases.

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