New ALEX AND ANI 'Words Are Powerful' Princess Collection; Introducing Star Wars Collectibles: Ultimate Studio Edition

New ALEX AND ANI 'Words Are Powerful' Princess Collection:

On June 13, the new 'Words are Powerful' ALEX AND ANI collection will debut with a touch of royalty of the Disney princesses. Each of the bracelets have a silhouette of four popular Disney princesses along with a popular saying added to the colorful bangles.

The four princesses featured are Ariel, Belle, Cinderella, and Aurora. Ariel's is a green-infused bangle with it saying, "Follow Your Dreams, Wherever They Lead." Belle's is yellow and her's says, "Find True Beauty Within." Cinderella's is blue and her's say's, "Believe in Every Wish." Finally, Aurora's is pink and says, "Awaken Your Heart." Each bangle will come in either shiny gold or shiny silver finishes and cost $44.95 plus tax each.

They will be available both online, on the Disney Parks App, and in stores at Disney Parks. Here is a list of locations where they will be available:

Disneyland Resort

• Disney California Adventure park – Elias & Co.
• Disneyland park – Fortuosity Shop
• Downtown Disney District – Disney Vault 28 and World of Disney Store

Walt Disney World Resort

• Disney’s Animal Kindgom – Discovery Trading Company
• Disney’s Contemporary Resort – Bayview Gifts
• Disney’s Hollywood Studios – Keystone Clothiers
• Disney Springs – Tren-D and World of Disney Store
• Epcot – Mouse Gear
• Magic Kingdom Park – Emporium

Introducing Star Wars Collectibles: Ultimate Studio Edition:

Are you a Star Wars fanatic? Well Star Wars today introduced some special edition collectibles including the infamous melted Darth Vader mask from "Star Wars: The Force Awakens." The new collection is called Star Wars Collectibles Ultimate Studio Edition. The collectibles are precisely detailed prop replicas of the finest craftsmanship from the makers of the props from Star Wars: The Force Awakens. 

The Darth Vader melted helmet alone will cost you $3,500, but has a limited edition size of 500. For a full list of collectibles in the collection visit collectibles.starwars.com. Here is a behind the scenes look at the making of these ultimate Star Wars collectibles:

Kylo Ren’s most prized possession is now an ultimate work of art: https://t.co/XVlhkzzrCXhttps://t.co/dN3Kubg9nR

— Star Wars (@starwars) June 1, 2016

2016 D23 Member Discounts Announced, 'Darkwing Duck' Coming to Disney XD, and More

2016 D23 Member Discounts Announced:

Today, D23 announced its member exclusive discounts for 2016. Discounts are on shopping, entertainment, and Disney adventures when they present their membership card or they can use special member-only online discounts.  Here are the discounts that can be enjoyed throughout the worlds of Disney:

• 15 percent off all purchases of $60 or more at DisneyStore.com and in all Disney Store locations through March 31, 2016
• A discount on VIP tickets to see Star Wars: The Force Awakens now through February 7, 2016 at the El Capitan Theatre in Hollywood—as well as special pricing for Lady and the Tramp and Zootopia during their 2016 runs
• Savings of 15 percent off purchases at the ABC Store online, including items from fan favorite shows such as Once Upon a Time and Scandal
• 30 percent off the beautiful Disney Princess: A Magical Pop-Up World book
• Up to 53 percent savings on Disney magazines including Disney Frozen, Disney Junior, and Marvel Super Heroes

D23 is also bringing back discounts and savings on hotels, restaurants, and stores in and around Disneyland and Walt Disney World Resorts:

• Discounted rates at Howard Johnson Anaheim, Carousel Inn & Suites, and the Anabella Hotel located near Disneyland Resort; as well as at Buena Vista Palace Hotel & Spa, B Resort & Spa, Wyndham Garden Lake Buena Vista, and Wyndham Lake Buena Vista, located near Walt Disney World Resort
• 10 percent savings on activities at Sammy Duvall’s Watersports Centre and on merchandise at CURL®by Sammy Duvall at Walt Disney World Resort
• Sweet savings at Ghirardelli Chocolate Company online, in its two Disney Parks shops, and at the El Capitan Theatre
• Dining discounts in and around Disneyland Resort, including Ralph Brennan’s Jazz Kitchen, Catal, Uva Bar, Naples, Tortilla Joe’s, and Tangerine Grill

Also D23 Members can enjoy savings on visits to the Walt Disney Family Museum in San Francisco, merchandise discounts at the Walt Disney Hometown Museum in Marceline, MO, 40% off all online purchases at H2O Plus - the luxury skincare line available at Disney Parks, 10% off purchases at RIDEMAKERZ, online and at all locations including the Disneyland 60th Anniversary RZ Rascar and Rod vehicles available in Anaheim, plus 23% off all merchandise online from SMS Audio, the official headphones of Disney. 

Complete details on all these discounts can be found at D23.com/Discounts. D23 Gold Members receive all these discounts while only some offers may be available to D23 General Members.

'Darkwing Duck' Coming to Disney XD:

Disney's "Darkwing Duck" is coming back to a tv near you, unfortunately you will have to wait until 2018. Disney yesterday announced the famous crime-fighting duck will be making his return to Disney XD.

In the release Disney XD said, "Our new series will bring that same energy and bumbling crime-fighting spirit that fans have come to love about Darkwing Duck. We're also going to add a gritty look that this generation of kids love. It's our goal that fans of old and new will enjoy the new Darkwing Duck."

So who's excited to see Darkwing Duck back to battling on your television. 2018 can't get here soon enough.

Check Out This Year's Princess Half Marathon Weekend Medals:

Yesterday, the Disney Parks Blog showed us a sneak peak of this year's runDisney Princess Half Marathon Weekend medals. This year's medals are themed around Ariel and "The Little Mermaid." The event takes place next month on the weekend of February 18-21. 

Ariel, Sebastian, and Flounder are featured on this year's Disney Princess 5K.

This year's 10K medal is shell-inspired and better than a crown.

The Disney Princess Half Marathon is magical with the course running through Cinderella Castle at Magic Kingdom and ending at Epcot. Here is this year's medal:

When you complete the Glass Slipper Challenge by completing the 19.3 mile challenge over two days, you will receive this medal when you complete the 10K and the Half Marathon:

Finally, here's a look at all the medals for the runDisney Kids Races.

Are you attending Walt Disney World's runDisney Princess Half Marathon? Which of the medals are you most excited about?