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Attention Disney fans: Here are new ways to get more of Disney Magic

Philstar.com

June 29, 2016 | 10:30am

MANILA, Philippines – Nearly everyone grew up with Disney—from the classics like “Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs”, “Pinocchio”, “Cinderella”, “Peter Pan” and “Alice in Wonderland”, to the 90s hits “Beauty and the Beast”, “Aladdin”, “The Lion King” and “Mulan”.

And today, the Disney Magic doesn’t fail to wow children and the young-at-heart with new favorites like “Frozen”, “Inside Out”, and “Finding Nemo.” Disney is making sure that everyone can experience the timeless magic, especially with the new surprises they have just revealed and will be revealing soon. Here are new cool ways to enjoy Disney:

1. Never miss the exciting upcoming Disney movies.

Are you ready for the live-action version of the Disney classic “Beauty and the Beast” where “Harry Potter” star Emma Watson will play as Belle?

But while you wait for its release in 2017, see the upcoming animated movies lined up after “Finding Dory” like “Moana” and “The BFG”. Don’t also miss the exciting sequels coming up either next year or the year after: “Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Men Tell No Tales”, “Cars 3” and “Toy Story 4”.

2. Experience the magic in Shanghai Disneyland.

Shanghai Disney Resort's grand opening on June 16, 2016Disney/Released

Disney has opened the most technologically advanced Disneyland in China with the tallest and biggest castle in any Disney park boastfully stands as its landmark.

The nearly 1,000-acre Shanghai Disneyland is a place where dreams can really come true with 800-room Toy Story Hotel, Alice in Wonderland Maze, Marvel Universe, TRON Lightcycle Power Run and The Lion King in Mandarin production, among other attractions and amenities.

3. Enjoy new itineraries for Disney cruisers.

Disney/Released

Disney has also announced the new and exciting itineraries for its cruise line. Starting 2017, cruisers will be able to tour more destinations and enjoy more activities from New York City, San Diego and Galveston. New destinations include Canada, the Bahamas, Mexico, and the Caribbean.

4. Own a cool Android-powered Disney Mobile.

Disney has given loyal fans a reason to cheer with the launch of Disney Mobile. Carrying the Disney aesthetics, the phones come in three models: Mickey Mouse (white), Frozen (blue) and Disney Princesses (pink).

Each model has its own exclusive Disney content which includes games and songs that you can use as ringtones. Talk about having that “Frozen” hit song play over and over again!

You can check out Disney Mobile at any of the Globe Gen3 stores or visit www.globe.com.ph/disney-mobile.

5. Access Disney Channel on mobile for free.

Disney and Globe also announced that those getting the Disney Mobile smartphones through a postpaid plan are now bundled with six months’ access to the Disney Channels Apps. This means there’s no stopping the whole family from catching up on the latest shows.

Kids can continue learning something new by easily watching the latest episodes on Disney Junior while the rest relive action-packed shows on Disney XD. And if you want to try it out now, you get 30 days free trial as long as you’re with Globe.

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