Tag: Disney News
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The Magic of Unreasonable Hospitality on Disney Cruise Line
Just a few weeks ago, we were invited by Disney for our first-ever sailing on Disney Cruise Line. While Mr. Daps and I have sailed on a few different cruise lines together, we had always heard that Disney was on a different level. As we immersed ourselves in everything the Disney Wonder had to offer,…
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Veteran R&B and Disney Singer Peabo Bryson Dies at 75
Peabo Bryson, the veteran R&B singer best known as the singer behind the Disney film hits “Beauty and the Beast” and “Whole New World,” has died, according to a statement from his family. No cause of death was cited, although the family announced on Sunday that he had suffered a stroke. “With broken hearts and profound sadness,…
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Disneyland After Dark: Pride Nite Foodie Guide Now Available
Disneyland After Dark: Pride Nite returns to Disneyland, bringing bold flavors and bright vibes. The Pride Nite Foodie Guide is now out, featuring new and returning items. First up is the Enchanted Sunset Beverage with a Disneyland 70th Celebration D Glow Cube. You can find this new specialty drink at Plaza Inn, Galactic Grill, Stage…
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Madame Leota’s Swinging Wake – A Haunted Mansion Street Party Coming to Oogie Boogie Bash
A new entertainment offering is coming to Oogie Boogie Bash – A Disney Halloween Party over the course of its 33-night run between August 18 and October 31st. The Disneyland Resort has announced the arrival of Madame Leota’s Swinging Wake – A Haunted Mansion Street Party. This will be a Haunted Mansion-themed street party that…
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Mickey Mouse and Minnie Mouse to Debut New Costumes for Halloween Time at the Disneyland Resort
Halloween Time at the Disneyland Resort is just a couple of months away. As the summer draws to a close, The Happiest Place on Earth will see happy haunts descend on it with decorations, the Oogie Boogie Bash, Haunted Mansion Holiday, and a whole lot more! There will be no shortage of Halloween fun! Leading…
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Father’s Day Gift Ideas From BoxLunch
Father’s Day is almost upon us! With the day of Dad almost here, BoxLunch has shared some ideas for gifts for Father’s Day. Specifically, BoxLunch has a bunch of ideas for Dads who love the Disney and Pixar world of Cars and beyond! Below is a look at some of the things that can be…
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Disney Reveals More Details About ‘Disney Celebrates America’ Broadcast
As part of Disney Celebrates America, to honor the 250th anniversary of the United States of America, Disney is hosting a 24-hour broadcast, a two-hour special called Disney Celebrates America: The Pursuit of Happiness, and celebrations throughout the parks with fireworks, the debut of Soarin’ Across America, and more. As the big day gets closer,…
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Dodgers Star Mookie Betts Joining Voice Cast of ‘Marvel’s Iron Man and his Awesome Friends’
Dodgers Tar Mookie Betts and Alan Ruck will be joining the vocal cast of Marvel’s Iron Man and His Awesome Friends. This comes ahead of the arrival of new episodes of the series arriving on June 11th on Disney Jr. (7:00 a.m. EDT/PDT) and Disney Jr. on Demand, with 11 episodes available to stream on Disney+ in…
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Store Command Reopens at Disneyland After Refurbishment
Store Command is once again open at Disneyland. This comes after the store and the adjoining attraction have been closed for refurbishment. While the store is open again, the attraction is not. The reopened store now carries merchandise for Toy Story 5. This comes about a month and a half before the newest Toy Story…
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New LEGO Mural Comes to Life in Downtown Disney District
A new LEGO set will soon let guests recreate Main Street, U.S.A. from the comfort of their homes. With the arrival of this set, a new LEGO mural is coming to life in the Downtown Disney District. This mural appropriately depicts Main Street, U.S.A. at Disneyland. A sign in front of the mural says it…
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New Souvenir Cup and DOLE Whip Now Available at Trader Sam’s Enchanted Tiki Bar at the Disneyland Hotel
Trader Sam’s Enchanted Tiki Bar at the Disneyland Hotel is celebrating its 15th anniversary. From yummy food and specialty drinks, there is something for everyone at Trader Sam’s. Trader Sam’s Enchanted Tiki Bar is inspired by the Jungle Cruise at Disneyland, and its mystery, romance, and adventure await you at this bewitching tiki bar. To…
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Disney Store Japan and Europe Plush Coming to Disney Store in the United States
More adorable merchandise is arriving on DisneyStore.com throughout the month of June. Today, Disney Store announced the arrival of new plush from Disney Store Japan and Disney Store Europe this month. Some of it has already dropped. Below is a look at the new arrivals this month on the Disney Store: Currently Available Donald Duck…
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Taylor Swift Unveils Original Song for ‘Toy Story 5’
Today has been an exciting day for Taylor Swift and Pixar’s Toy Story 5 fans. After billboards and social media posts teasing a collaboration between Swift and Pixar, a countdown began. This was followed by a live video on the Pixar Instagram channel that had characters from the film watching the countdown. At 2:00 PM…
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Pixar Goes Live on Instagram with Toy Story 5 Characters Watching Taylor Swift Countdown
Things continue to get more exciting for Toy Story 5 and Taylor Swift fans. After a countdown began earlier this morning on Taylor Swift’s website, Pixar has now taken to Instagram with a live video. In it, the Toy Story toys can be seen watching the countdown on Taylor Swift’s website. This went live about…
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Geek Eats: Pineapple Upside Down Bundt Cake Recipe from Plaza Inn
There are so many delicious dishes to enjoy when visiting a Disney theme park. Occasionally, Disney shares one of its recipes so fans can attempt to recreate the culinary magic at home. Celebrate Soulfully: Summer Vibes at Disneyland Resort begins on June 19th and continues through July 19th. It will have some exciting offerings throughout…
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Taylor Swift Website Adds to ‘Toy Story 5’ Collaboration Hype
An animated countdown has appeared on Taylor Swift’s website. It has a billboard in it that is similar to some that have appeared in real life. Jessie, from the Toy Story franchise, also makes an appearance and smiles in the corner. The countdown currently has an end time of June 1st at 2:00 PM ET.…
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Lovely Summer Nights – 30 Years Ago At Disneyland
It is hard to explain why the Memorial Day weekend was so highly anticipated thirty years ago at Disneyland. It not only kicked off the summer season, it also marked the annual return of fireworks, which were offered only during the summer months. You read that correctly. From 1956 until 2005, Disneyland offered fireworks only…
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Looking Back: Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge Opens 7 Years Ago Today at Disneyland
7 years ago today, Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge opened to the public at Disneyland. This new land at Disneyland dramatically changed the park. Not only was it a massive expansion of space for guests to enjoy, but it also changed the Rivers of America and the Disneyland Railroad. For the first time, the train turned…
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New Refill Station Appears on Main Street, USA
A new refill station has appeared on Main Street, USA. This new station for guests to refill water bottles can be found behind the Market House near the lockers, halfway up Main Street on the right. This is technically on Center Street. The refill station is found on what was a “test wall.” There was…
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All About the ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex
The ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex opened in March 1977. With over 260 acres, this expansion of Walt Disney World Resort has become an incredible facility that offers amateur, collegiate, and professional athletes the opportunity to compete among the very best. Through the years, just like Disney generally does, this facility has continued to grow…
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Kids Rule Summer Kickoff! New Star Wars Missions, Bluey, & Huge Disneyland Discounts!
Summer has officially arrived at the Disneyland Resort, and there is a ton to do for kids who are young and kids who are young at heart. This past week, we had the incredible opportunity to attend the media kickoff event for Kids Rule Summer, and rather than just regurgitating a list of dates and…
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Bluey and Bingo Delight Guests at Disney’s Animal Kingdom
Bluey and Bingo are now delighting guests at Disney’s Animal Kingdom with Bluey’s Wild World at Conservation Station. While there is currently a virtual queue being utilized to see these Australian Cattle Dogs (also known as Heelers) from Australia, this will soon be changing. Starting on June 2nd, a standby queue will be available, and…
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“Grumpy’s Gauntlet” Statue Debuts at Disney’s Magnolia Golf Course
On Friday, Disney Golf unveiled a new Grumpy statue as a part of the recently redesigned four holes at Disney’s Magnolia golf course. Appropriately enough, the statue marks the entryway to these holes and is now being affectionately called “Grumpy’s Gauntlet.” The statue that recreates the cranky dwarf from Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs…
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Blippi and Meekah Debut New Disneyland Adventures
Blippi and Meekah are debuting two new adventures that take them to The Happiest Place on Earth. These two adventures are arriving on YouTube on May 30th and June 13th on the Blippi YouTube channel. They will arrive on Hulu or Hulu on Disney+ for bundle subscribers in the United States starting on June 30th.…