New "Rogue One" Poster Released, Final Trailer Out Tomorrow; 2017 Disney Parks & Resorts Calendar Returns

New "Rogue One" Poster Revealed, Final Trailer Out Tomorrow:

Today, "Rogue One: A Star Wars Story" director Gareth Edwards revealed on The Star Wars Show a brand new poster for the film and revealed that the final trailer for the film will be released tomorrow morning. Here is the poster:

The poster features a massive looming Death Star and the haunting visage of Darth Vader within. They are matched only by Jyn Erso (Felicity Jones) and her band of rebels below her, while TIE strikers, TIE fighters, U-wings, and X-wings take flight. At the bottom of the poster is the striking image of stormtroopers in the waters of Scarif, the principal construction facility for the vast Imperial war machine, with AT-ACT walkers following close behind.

Stay tuned right here on It All Started With a Mouse for the final trailer of "Rogue One: A Star Wars Story." The film flies into theaters December 16, 2016.

Disney Parks & Resorts Calendar Returns for 2017:

A favorite item will be returning this Fall to Disney Parks for 2017. The Disney Parks & Resorts Attraction Poster Calendar features favorite attractions posters from Disney Parks around the world. This year's calendar features posters from classic Disney attractions like the Carousel of Progress, or destinations like the Disneyland Hotel in Disneyland. Attractions from Tokyo Disney Resort, Disneyland Paris, and Hong Kong Disneyland are also included.

Each poster in this calendar is suitable for display in a standard 12-inch by 18-inch frame. There are perforations above and below each poster for easy removal after its calendar month. The posters are printed on acid-free and lignin-free paper.

This calendar will be released in select merchandise locations at Disneyland and Walt Disney World Resorts. Once available, guests may also find the calendar using the Shop Disney Parks mobile app. Will you be purchasing the 2017 Disney Parks & Resorts Attraction Poster Calendar?

Win a Chance to Visit Food & Wine from ABC's The Chew; Introducing The Star Wars After Show

Win a Chance to Visit Food & Wine from ABC's The Chew:

ABC's The Chew is returning to this year's Epcot International Food & Wine Festival and they want you to join them. The Chew's Magical Culinary Adventure Sweepstakes Presented by Hidden Valley will give one lucky winner along with three guests for a trip to Walt Disney World for the week of October 5-9, the same week ABC's The Chew will be taping shows live from Epcot. 

The winner will enjoy and attend a live taping of the show, sip and savor food and drink from the more than 30 global marketplaces during the event, including one inspired from the show in The Chew Collective in the Next Eats area of Future World. Here are more details on the sweepstakes released in a video:

You have until 11:59 p.m. on September 2 to enter.

NO PURCHASE NECESSARY. Sweepstakes ends at 11:59 PM ET on 9/2/16. Open only to legal residents of the 50 U.S. & D.C., 18 years of age or older. Winner must travel between October 5 – 9, 2016. Limit one (1) entry per person per day. See Official Rules for full details including entry requirements, eligibility restrictions, odds of winning, prize description and limitations. Void where prohibited.

Introducing The Star Wars After Show Presented by Verizon:

We all have been loving The Star Wars Show, but now we will be getting even more insider info into the saga and Lucasfilm with The Star Wars After Show presented by Verizon. The show debuted today and will be released every Thursday at 3 p.m. ET/12 p.m. PT on Verizon's YouTube channel. 

The show will offer a deeper inside look and perspective of the news and content that is presented weekly on The Star Wars Show. Featuring our favorite hosts from The Star Wars Show and experts from Lucasfilm. The discussions will be lively, fun geek outs over everything happening in a galaxy far, far away. Here is the first show that was released today:

D23 Expo 2017 Tickets on Sale Next Week, Star Wars Show Live from Star Wars Celebration: Europe, and More

D23 Expo 2017 Tickets on Sale Next Week:

While we are still a year away from the 2017 D23 Expo, tickets will go on sale beginning next week, July 14 for next year's expo at 10 a.m. PT. Today we got prices for the expo which will take place on July 14-16, 2017 at the Anaheim Convention Center. Next year will be the 5th expo which is a biennial event. 

The event will of course celebrate the past, present, and future of Disney with live events, celebrity appearances, panels, presentations, sneak peeks, and immersive experiences. It will return with fan favorites such as the Disney Legends Awards Ceremony, exhibit from the Walt Disney Archives, and the Mousquerade Costume Contest plus so much more. 

Tickets for D23 Expo 2017 will be available at a discounted price for a limited time. From July 14–December 31, 2016, tickets are $67 for a one-day adult admission and $46 for children 3–12. Tickets for members of D23: The Official Disney Fan Club are $57 for a one-day adult admission and $41 for children. Multi-day money-saving tickets are also available. D23 Members can save as much as $296 off the price of admission, based on the purchase of four three-day tickets at the D23 Member rate. For more information on tickets and the ticket pricing structure for members and general admission, visit D23Expo.com.

Here is more information on the VIP Sorcerer Package from the release from D23:

A limited number of VIP Sorcerer Packages for D23 Expo 2017 will be available. The Sorcerer Package includes:

• Three-day admission ticket and commemorative Sorcerer credential
• Reserved seating at presentations in Hall D23, Stage 23, and Stage 28
• Limited-edition D23 American Tourister boarding bag
• Pre-Expo tour of select exhibits including Treasures of the Walt Disney Archives
• Exclusive shopping time in the D23 Expo Dream Store, Disney Store, and Mickey’s of Glendale
• Tour of the D23 Expo show floor the day before the Expo is open to the public
• Welcome Reception on Thursday evening
• Exclusive entrance to the Expo each morning
• A voucher for an appointment with an on-site massage therapist
• Exclusive D23 Expo gift pack including gifts from D23 and the rest of The Walt Disney Company
• Meet and Greet with a special Disney guest
• “Fond Farewell” reception on final day of Expo
• Plus, access to the Sorcerer Member Lounge and other benefits

Sorcerer Package tickets are available exclusively to both D23 Gold and Gold Family Members at $2,250 per ticket. Members have the option to purchase up to two Sorcerer tickets. Additional details and benefits are highlighted at D23Expo.com.

As always stay tuned to It All Started With a Mouse as more information the 2017 D23 Expo is released in the coming months.

Star Wars Show to Live Stream Star Wars Celebration Europe:

We are all excited for Star Wars Celebration Europe which is next weekend, July 15-17 in London. Today we received amazing news from The Star Wars Show that they will be live streaming the event beginning Friday, July 15 through Sunday July 17. 

The live stream will feature celebrity guests, interviews with Star Wars creators, must-see panels, and so much more. The show of course will be hosted by Star Wars Show hosts Andi Gutierrez and Peter Townley. 

That's not all as there will also be a live stream of the special Rogue One: A Star Wars Story panel (11  a.m. EST/ 8 a.m. PST) presented by Verizon. It will feature director of the film Gareth Edwards who will be joined by Lucasfilm President Kathleen Kennedy along with other special guests for a live discussion on the much anticipated film this winter. 

We can't wait to hear all the the news coming out of Star Wars Celebration Europe next weekend.

Tokyo Disney Resort to Debut Frozen Forever Nighttime Spectacular:

Disney really just won't "Let It Go" as today Tokyo Disney Resort a new nighttime spectacular called "Frozen Forever" set to debut next year. "Frozen Forever" will run from January 13 through March 17, 2017 and will be presented as part of the Tokyo Disneyland special event, "Anna and Elsa's Frozen Fantasy." Here are some details released from Oh My Disney:

“Frozen Forever” will involve scenes from the hit Disney film, Frozen, being projected onto the exterior of Cinderella Castle, which will bring a one-of-a-kind experience to guests at the park. It will focus on the film’s themes, showing Anna and Elsa’s childhood and adventures, with an emphasis on family ties. Hit songs like “Let it Go,” “For the First Time in Forever,” and “Love Is an Open Door” will be included, with the grand finale featuring exciting pyrotechnics over the castle.

Reserved Seating for "Frozen Forever" will available via a lottery system. For more details on the show and the lottery you can visit the Tokyo Disney Resort website.