Tag: Pixar
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Pixar Co-Founder Ed Catmull to Retire from Walt Disney Company
Pixar co-founder Ed Catmull is retiring. The 73-year old will be retiring from leading both the Walt Disney and Pixar Animation Studios next year. He will continue on in an advisory role through July 2019. Catmull has been an innovator in the animation industry for four decades. He was originally hired by George Lucas in…
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Get a Look at the Never Before Seen “Auntie Edna” Short Coming with Incredibles 2 on Blu-Ray
Ever wondered what happened that night that Edna Mode was left with Jack-Jack in Incredibles 2? Now we’re getting a sneak peek into the full short! Edna Mode is a very serious fashion designer that has absolutely no interest in children, especially babies. That is until Bob Parr comes along with a serious request from Edna. When…
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Walt Disney World Resort Focuses on Entertainment in 2019 by Introducing New Entertainment and Saying Goodbye to Old
Walt Disney World Resort has unveiled its entertainment lineup for 2019! The announcement was both a look into the future while also saying goodbye to the past. The new entertainment lineup will begin on January 18th and continue through the year. It will span all four of the Disney Parks at the Walt Disney World…
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Plaza de la Familia Celebrates Everlasting Bonds of Family As Disney-Pixar’s Coco Comes to the Disneyland Resort
Coco has arrived at the Disneyland Resort. Plaza de la Familia celebrates the everlasting bonds of family in Disney California Adventure. It is centered around the Disney-Pixar film Coco. There are a lot of different things to watch and experience during this celebration. All of it can be found in Paradise Gardens. A Musical Celebration of…
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Disneyland Resort to Celebrate Spirit of Día de los Muertos This Fall in Both Parks
This fall the Disneyland Resort will be celebrating the spirit of Día de los Muertos. The celebration will be had in both Disneyland and also Disney California Adventure. Disney California Adventure In Disney California Adventure the celebration will include Coco. Found in Paradise Gardens, the Plaza de la Familia will give guests the chance to celebrate…
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Pixar Shorts Film Festival Adds Second Location at Tomorrowland Theater
Pixar Fest is starting to wind down, but the entertainment options keep expanding! Last week, the Pixar Shorts Film Festival at the Sunset Showcase Theater introduced the second program to be featured at Disney California Adventure. Those shorts include Bao, La Luna, and Sanjay’s Super Team and can be seen daily. The first program included…
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a bug’s land To Say Final Goodbye September 4th to Make Way for Super Hero-Themed Land
Earlier this year it was announced that a bug’s land would be closing to make way for a Super Hero-themed land. While it was known that a bug’s land would be closing at the end of the summer, details weren’t specific. Now the Disney Parks Blog has confirmed that September 4th will be the final…
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Sunday Spotlight: Pixarmonic Orchestra
This summer has brought many fun new things to the Disneyland Resort as a part of Pixar Fest. While it may be easy to focus on some of the big offerings i.e. Pixar Pier, Paint the Night Parade, Pixar Play Parade, Together Forever Fireworks, there are also some other fun things to check out. One…
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Disney’s Hollywood Studios to Introduce New Show in 2019: Lightning McQueen’s Racing Academy
A new show based around the world of Disney-Pixar’s Cars is coming to Disney’s Hollywood Studios in 2019. Lightning McQueen’s Racing Academy is being billed as a new kind of show that will put guests right in the middle of the world of Cars. It will be arriving at the beginning of 2019. This new show…
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Alien Swirling Saucers Takes Guests for a Spin in New Toy Story Land at Disney’s Hollywood Studios
LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. (June 28, 2018) – Three-eyed Toy Story Aliens take guests on a whirling flying saucer ride in toy rocket ships as part of Alien Swirling Saucers, one of the new attractions inside Toy Story Land, opening June 30 at Disney’s Hollywood Studios. As guests become “honorary toys” in the new land,…
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Complimentary Movie Nights Offered by Disneyland Resort for Anaheim Residents
Anaheim residents who love movie nights are in for a treat this summer! The Disneyland Resort will be offering complimentary movie nights throughout the summer. Seven Disney-Pixar movies will be presented in Anaheim parks throughout the summer. Residents will have the opportunity to not only watch these movies but also trivia and complimentary prizes, popcorn, and…
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$300 Pixar Pier Premiere – Why VIP-Style Parties Are the Way To Experience New Offerings
The day before Pixar Pier debuted to the public, Disneyland offered the option of a VIP-style party so guests could experience Pixar Pier in a more intimate environment. Many guests thought it ridiculous and that it was simply too expensive for a retheming of a land that already existed. When it was announced, even I…
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Pixar Friends Find Perfect Home at Disney California Adventure’s Pixar Pier
Today Pixar Pier opened to the public. As guests streamed into the new area of Disney California Adventure, it quickly became apparent that this is going to be a popular place to be. Pixar Pier’s four developing neighborhoods are a perfect place to meet Pixar friends and experience some of their stories. This week the…
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Pixar Pal-A-Round Turns Guests Around A Wheel of Fun at Pixar Pier
Besides the Incredicoaster, Pixar Pier reopened a classic Disney California Adventure attraction that has gone through two transformations in its lifetime. The Pixar Pal-A-Round updates Mickey’s Fun Wheel (before that the Sun Wheel) to include Pixar friends on each gondola. In addition, a great new paint scheme really complements the rest of the newly renovated area…
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Pixar Pier to Open Inside Out Emotional Whirlwind at Disney California Adventure in 2019
Pixar Pier may be opening tomorrow at Disney California Adventure but it already has new things on the horizon. Today it was announced that the Inside Out Emotional Whirlwind will be coming to Pixar Pier in 2019. This new attraction will be in the Inside Out Headquarters neighborhood at Pixar Pier. This joins the other…
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5 Super Fan Theories About “Incredibles 2”
Strap on your Incredibles-themes tinfoil hats kids, because Incredibles 2 is out! As with any Pixar and/or superhero film, there are layers of meaning and PLENTY of wiggle room for fan theories and speculation. Having recently deep-dived into some of my more conspiracy-centered thoughts on the film, I thought I’d share them here. Also, fair…
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Disneyland Resort Prepares for Upcoming Opening of Pixar Pier! – Photo Report
We’re just a few days away from the opening of Pixar Pier, and Imagineers and crews are working around the clock in preparation for its big debut! I made a visit to the park yesterday to check out the progress and saw quite a few new things that have taken shape. New billboards are going…
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Simply Incredible – DISNEY Reporter
Welcome to this week’s DISNEY Reporter. Here, we share the top headlines each week from Disney and geek news! This week things start off with the return of the Incredibles in Incredibles 2! DC Sarah wrote the spoiler-free review. Over at Tokyo DisneySea we learned of a new expansion that will be coming. It will…
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Incredibles 2: A Sequel Worth the Wait (Spoiler Free Review)
14 years is a long time to wait. That’s how long we have waited for a sequel to Disney Pixar’s The Incredibles! I recently attended an advanced screening and couldn’t wait to share my thoughts! While The Incredibles isn’t my all-time favorite Pixar film, it really is a great movie. To say I was excited…
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Hello Redd, Goodbye John – DISNEY Reporter
Welcome to DISNEY Reporter! This week there are several controversial headlines to report. At Disneyland, Redd has joined the crew in the Pirates of the Caribbean attraction. She can be seen inside the auction seen selling her rum as the auctioneer sells the rest of the town away. DAPS MAGIC has both video and photos…
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John Lasseter Leaving Disney at End of the Year
John Lasseter is going to be leaving his post at Disney at the end of this year. The news comes six months after Lasseter took a leave of absence as he cited ‘missteps.’ Until the end of 2018, Lasseter will retain a consulting role with The Walt Disney Company. Bob Iger commented on Lasseter’s departure…
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Make the Incredible Summer Last for Years with New Special Offer from Disney Vacation Club
This Summer, you can experience the Incredible Summer from Walt Disney World to Disneyland, with new experiences and entertainment to be found everywhere. Now, Disney Vacation Club is offering an incredible opportunity to members and guests a chance to experience these new offerings in style! Guests looking into this exciting offer can save $2,000 when…
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Sunday Spotlight: Finding Nemo – The Musical
One of my favorite shows to catch at Walt Disney World is Finding Nemo – The Musical at Disney’s Animal Kingdom. Already a fan of the original Pixar film, this took things to a new level for me. It has the heart and emotion of the original with the added heart and emotion that comes…
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Celebrate Pixar Fest with the Opening of Four Incredible Neighborhoods in Disney California Adventure Park June 23
Get ready to step into some of your favorite Pixar stories! You may remember that we’ve been staying up-to-date with all the new updates to Pixar Pier, and now we’re excited to share the first glimpse into the four neighborhoods that will make up the heart of Pixar Pier! Incredibles Park As guests take their first steps…