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  • New Winnie the Pooh and Pals Build-a-Bear Bundles now Available

    New Winnie the Pooh and Pals Build-a-Bear Bundles now Available

    Go on adventures with Pooh and his pals from the Hundred Acre Wood with new Disney Pooh, Piglet, Eeyore and Tigger bundles from Build-a-Bear.

    Each bundle includes their 6-in-1 phrases so you can hear their voices with every hug.

    Take a look below for bundle details:

    Online Exclusive Deluxe Disney Winnie the Pooh Bear Hunny Gift Bundle – $50

    With his plush hunny pot, red Pooh T-shirt and Pooh 6-in-1 Sound included, this complete Winnie the Pooh Bear gift bundle makes a sweet gift for any Pooh fan.

    Online Exclusive Tigger Gift Bundle with Sound – $37

    Channel your boisterous and exuberant side with this adorable Tigger stuffed animal gift set. It includes Tigger’s 6-in-1 phrases on a sound chip so you can hear his happy voice with every hug. Whether you’re bouncing, flouncing or pouncing, this Tiggerized gift set is sure to delight any Winnie the Pooh fan!

    Online Exclusive Piglet Gift Bundle with Sound – $30

    Piglet may be little, but this loyal friend has the biggest heart in the Hundred Acre Wood. Winnie the Pooh fans can go on big adventures alongside Piglet with this adorable stuffed animal gift set. You can even hear Pooh’s best pal speak by pressing his paw to hear his signature sayings!

    Online Exclusive Eeyore Gift Bundle with Sound – $37

    There’s nothing gloomy about this fun stuffed animal gift set featuring the classic Winnie the Pooh character. Eeyore may not be a fan of much, but you’ll be a big fan of how cute he sounds with his 6-in-1 phrases included. Hightail it and add this Eeyore plush to your collection!

  • Rainforest Cafe at Downtown Disney to Become Star Wars Trading Post

    Rainforest Cafe at Downtown Disney to Become Star Wars Trading Post

    The Star Wars Trading Post will soon be moving to an exciting new spot at the west end of the Downtown Disney District in the former location of the Rainforest Cafe.

    Walt Disney Imagineers have created a design inspired by a hidden jungle Resistance base, and it even includes Rey’s iconic speeder prominently displayed at the entrance.

    From robes and lightsabers to creatures and toys, there’s something unique for every traveler on their galactic journey as you can see below:

    The opening assortment will feature merchandise straight from Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge along with classic Star Wars and The Mandalorian, with apparel, accessories, souvenirs, creatures, droids and more. Select items direct from the planet of Batuu also will be available on shopDisney.com.

    This move for Star Wars Trading Post gives you one more reason to visit: WonderGround Gallery will soon re-open! With housewares and headbands, and Spirit Jerseys in an array of colors, WonderGround Gallery has something for the Disney fan’s home and their closet, along with its unique collection of art, gifts and collectibles!  

  • Darth Vader actor David Prowse Dies at 85

    Darth Vader actor David Prowse Dies at 85

    British actor David Prowse, who played Darth Vader in the original ‘Star Wars’ trilogy, has died at the age of 85.

    Prowse wore the Darth Vader costume in the original Star Warstrilogy, while James Earl Jones provided the villain’s iconic voice. At a towering 6 feet, 7 inches tall, the actor was originally offered a choice between the role of Vader or Chewbacca.

    On Sunday morning, the actor’s management company shared on social media the news of his death as you can see below:

    “with great regret and heart-wrenching sadness for us and million of fans around the world,” the post read.

    Prowse’s official website added, “It has been an absolute pleasure working with this wonderful man over the years. He truly was a gentle giant, and one of the kindest celebrities you could ever meet.”

    “So sad to hear David Prowse has passed,” Mark Hamill, who portrayed Luke Skywalker in the films, tweeted.

    George Lucas had seen him in Clockwork Orange and offered him a part in the first Star Wars (1977).

  • OFFICIAL: The Mandalorian: Season 2 Release Date Revealed

    OFFICIAL: The Mandalorian: Season 2 Release Date Revealed

    Disney Plus has finally announced an official release date for the second season of “The Mandalorian.”

    New episodes of “The Mandalorian” will debut on the streaming service on Oct. 30!

    The announcement was made on “The Mandalorian’s” official Twitter account on Wednesday as you can see in the tweet below:

    No new trailer has dropped for the Star Wars live action series starring Pedro Pascal (and Baby Yoda, technically named The Child), but Season 2 will include Timothy Olyphant in some fashion, Rosario Dawson as “Clone Wars” character Ahsoka Tano, and Temuera Morrison as Boba Fett.

    And fans can expect even more of “The Mandalorian” in the future. The series is in pre-production for a third season, and creator and showrunner Jon Favreau has been “writing season 3 for a while,” as sources close to the production said in the spring.

    The series, centered on Pascal as the titular Mandalorian bounty hunter who becomes caretaker to The Child, was Disney Plus’ first original hit upon launch last November.

    The streamer attracted over 60.5 million paying subscribers globally in the first nine months of its existence, proving to be a huge draw, even amid competition from a number of other new direct-to-consumer competitors that have launched in the last year.

    Disney Plus is now premiering Disney’s live-action version of “Mulan” on Friday, Sept. 4 for an additional $30. The ongoing coronavirus has meant mass closures of movie theaters nationwide, prompting the company to nix a theatrical release of the tentpole film in favor of releasing it directly on the streamer. The additional fee will keep “Mulan” in consumers’ accounts so long as they continue to subscribe to Disney Plus.

  • VIDEO: Guests Evacuate as Splash Mountain Ride Vehicle Submerges into Water

    VIDEO: Guests Evacuate as Splash Mountain Ride Vehicle Submerges into Water

    Splash Mountain at Disney World made news recently after it was decided that the attraction would be re-themed to Princess and the Frog, but now its making headlines again as guests claim they evacuated the ride moments before their boat sank into the water.

    Twitter user @skyelaringrsoll, wrote Sunday that guests stepped out of the ride once it started sinking, and that a cast member allegedly told them they “should’ve stayed in the boat.”

    The tweet includes a 6-second video showing the empty boat under water. Take a look below:

    “So we got out of our boat because it was sinking while we were stuck there and the disney world employee decided to tell us that we should’ve stayed in the boat but it went under as soon as we all stepped out,” the tweet reads.

    In the video you can hear someone saying, “Do you see the boat?”

    Another person is then heard responding, “I understand that, but this is a safety matter.”

    Earlier this year, another attraction at Magic Kingdom took on water unexpectedly mid-ride. Guests while riding the Jungle Cruise in Adventureland took to social media to document their experience after their boat suddenly began taking on water.

  • Pixar Announces New Animated Film ‘Luca’

    Pixar Announces New Animated Film ‘Luca’

    Pixar announced on Thursday that its next original animated feature film will be “Luca,” a coming-of-age tale about a young boy experiencing an unforgettable summer in Italy.

    The film centers on a young boy named Luca who is secretly a sea monster from another world that lies just below the surface of the water. Appearing as a human, he meets a newfound best friend with whom he shares an unforgettable summer at a beautiful seaside town on the Italian Riviera, filled with gelato, pasta, and endless scooter rides. But Luca’s secret threatens this idyllic experience.

    Take a look at some of the beautiful art from the film below:

    The film is directed by La Luna‘s Academy Award nominee Enrico Casarosa, who grew up where the film is set.

    “This is a deeply personal story for me, not only because it’s set on the Italian Riviera where I grew up, but because at the core of this film is a celebration of friendship. Childhood friendships often set the course of who we want to become and it is those bonds that are at the heart of our story in Luca,” said Casarosa in a statement.

    Walt Disney said Luca is set to open in U.S. theaters on June 18, 2021.

  • Farm Rich Releases New Mickey Mouse & Friends Mozzarella Shapes

    Farm Rich Releases New Mickey Mouse & Friends Mozzarella Shapes

    Farm Rich, known for its frozen appetizers, announced today that they have teamed up with Disney to release these new Mickey Mouse & Friends Mozzarella Shapes and they look delish!

    These fun new mozzarella shapes are inspired by Mickey Mouse and Minnie Mouse’s iconic bow and the crispy bites are filled with mozzarella goodness..

    Check out the packaging below so you’ll know what to look for at your local grocery store:

    The crispy snack meets Disney’s Nutrition Guidelines and are made with 100 percent real mozzarella cheese and have 13 grams of protein per serving.

    These cute apps cost $6.99 and are available right now at grocery stores across the U.S. at stores like Publix, Kroger, Meijer, Albertsons/Safeway, Giant Eagle, C&S, Wegmans, Weis and more, and they’re also available for purchase online through Amazon Fresh.

  • BREAKING: ‘Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party’ Canceled Amid Coronavirus Concerns

    BREAKING: ‘Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party’ Canceled Amid Coronavirus Concerns

    As Disney prepares for the reopening of it’s theme parks next month, they are planning events following appropriate new health and safety measures and they have just announced that they will be cancelling Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party for this year.

    “Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party, we determined that many of its hallmarks – stage shows, parades and fireworks – are unable to take place in this new, unprecedented environment. With that in mind, we have made the difficult decision to cancel this year’s Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party,” Disney said in a statement.

    Typically during the event, you would have the opportunity to greet favorite Disney characters (some of them wearing Halloween costumes of their own!), go trick-or-treating throughout the park, dance the night away at the Disney Junior Jam and enjoy popular attractions with a special Halloween twist, including Monsters Inc. Laugh Floor, Pirates of the Caribbean, Space Mountain and Mad Tea Party.

    Additionally, Disney H2O Glow Nights, the nighttime special ticket event at Disney’s Typhoon Lagoon, will not take place for the remainder of 2020. Guests who have already bought tickets to these events will be assisted with refunds over the coming weeks.

  • Strawberry Hibiscus Mimosa is All the Buzz at Disney World

    Strawberry Hibiscus Mimosa is All the Buzz at Disney World

    If you like a good mimosa with breakfast then you’ll love the Strawberry Hibiscus Mimosa available at Ale & Compass Restaurant located in Disney’s Yacht Club Resort at Disney World.

    On the menu its known as Agua Fresca Libation and it’s made with Paul Cheneau Cava with Agua Fresca Strawberry and Hibiscus and costs $12.

    This hidden gem has been on the menu since Ale & Compass Restaurant opened in 2017 and it goes great with the amazing breakfast buffet offered at the restaurant. Take a look below for a break down of the ingredients and a close look at the buffet:

    Agua Fresca: A sweet and refreshing fruit drink made with only 4 ingredients. A refreshing blend of strawberries, water, sugar, and lime juice is a great light alternative to the traditional orange juice made mimosa.

    Paul Cheneau Cava: The sparkling Cava actually comes from Spain, however, the name fits, as it is surprisingly champagne-like. A fine pale yellow in color, with golden highlights, it offers complex yellow and spice fruit, along with pinpoint bubbles and subtle biscuity notes. For the money, Paul Cheneau can’t be beat.

    The New England-inspired eatery boasts a seafood-focused menu however, guests can find a number of additional non-seafood options as you can see below:

    At Ale & Compass Restaurant you can drop anchor for Eastern Seaboard eats that the whole crew will love and start the day with hearty breakfast dishes—including omelets, dark chocolate waffle, salted caramel-apple French toast or a protein bowl. Or, enjoy lighter fare, like fruit smoothies.

  • Pandora Disney Parks Valentine’s Day 2020 Collection is Out of this Galaxy

    Pandora Disney Parks Valentine’s Day 2020 Collection is Out of this Galaxy

    If your looking for the perfect Valentine’s Day gift then look no further because the Pandora Disney Parks Valentine’s Day 2020 Collection has arrived!

    The Pandora Disney Parks charms for the Pandora Valentine’s Day 2020 Collection includes a Disney couple castle charm, a Space Mountain charm and a Millennium Falcon charm.

    Take a look at the collection below:

    Pandora Disney Parks
    Couple Forever Charm

    The Pandora Disney Parks Couple Forever Dangle Charm features a castle filled with sparkling clear stones and has a couple holding hands in front of the castle which hangs separately from the bale.

    Pandora Disney Parks
    Star Wars Millennium Falcon Dangle

    The Pandora Disney Parks Star Wars Millennium Falcon Dangle has a silver tag bearing the famous Star Wars logo hanging separately from the sparkling pavé bale.

    Pandora Disney Parks
    Space Mountain Charm

    Just in time to celebrate the 45th anniversary of the attraction, the Pandora Disney Parks Space Mountain charm features a glittering dark blue enamel line and is adorned with a small silver disc hanging beneath with the Disney Space Mountain attraction logo on it.

    Source: The Art of Pandora