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  • AP Exclusive Little Green Alien Popcorn Bucket Coming Soon To Disneyland

    AP Exclusive Little Green Alien Popcorn Bucket Coming Soon To Disneyland

    OOOOOOOOOOOOOOOHHH! Popcorn Bucket collectors and Pixar fans alike are going to love the new Annual Passholder popcorn bucket landing this month. In celebration of Pixar Fest, Disneyland is introducing an out-of-this-world popcorn bucket featuring Toy Story’s little green aliens.

    From April 24 through May 24, Annual Passholders can purchase a premium popcorn bucket for $20 and receive unlimited $1 refills through June 21, 2018. This limited-time bucket is only available while supplies last, so “claw” yours before they are gone!

    Here’s How It Works

    Stop by select popcorn cart locations throughout Disneyland Park or Disney California Adventure Park to purchase a refillable popcorn bucket. Then, simply take your bucket to any participating popcorn cart location in either park for $1 refills until June 21, 2018. Please note that the $1 refill offer is only good for applicable popcorn buckets purchased from April 24 to May 24 as part of this promotion.

    Disneyland Park Popcorn Cart Locations:

    • Frontierland (near Mark Twain Riverboat)
    • Main Street, U.S.A. (near City Hall)
    • Main Street, U.S.A. (Central Plaza)
    • New Orleans Square (near Haunted Mansion)
    • Fantasyland (small world promenade)
    • Fantasyland (Fantasyland Theater – refills only)
    • Mickey’s Toontown (near Gadget’s Go Coaster – refills only)
    • Tomorrowland (near Star Trader – refills only after May 3)

    Disney California Adventure Park Popcorn Cart Locations:

    • Buena Vista Street (near Carthay Circle)
    • Grizzly Peak (near Soarin’ Around the World)
    • Hollywood Land (Hyperion Theater – refills only)

    Know Before You Go

    • Offer only available at select food and beverage locations in both parks.
    • Check Passports for blockout dates that may affect admission and the ability to redeem offer.
    • Guests must present a valid Annual Passport at time of initial bucket and refill purchases. Photo I.D. may also be required.
    • Number of buckets allowable per purchase per Annual Passport may be limited at any time.
    • Popcorn refills are not available at Cozy Cone Motel, Downtown Disney or the Disneyland Resort hotels.
    • Pre-bagged, pre-boxed or flavored popcorns not included in this offer.
    • This is a limited time offer.
    • Offers subject to change or cancellation without notice.
  • What Do I Need To Bring When Packing For Disney World?

    What Do I Need To Bring When Packing For Disney World?

    You are headed to the most magical place on earth. Resort reservations are made. Dining reservations are made, and every FastPass+ is secured. But what in the world should you bring when you’re packing for Disney World?

    The Disney Parks Moms Panelists have been there and done that and recently shared some of their best advice on what you need to bring for your magical vacation. Here are some great packing tips for your next Disney vacation.

    “I only pack 4-days worth of outfits for our family’s week-long Walt Disney World Resort vacations,” Ashley explained. “Mid-week, I use the laundry facilities at our resort hotel to get everyone’s laundry done, so those outfits can be worn again at the end of the week. The best part? The laundry room sends me a text when my laundry is finished, so I can be relaxing by the pool instead of waiting by a washing machine!”

    Don’t want to do laundry while on vacation? Then take the tip that several of the moms suggested, bring a pop-up laundry hamper or mesh laundry bag.

    “Bring a mesh laundry bag!” said Jacqui. “It’s such a hassle to keep dirty laundry tidy on vacation, much less have to determine what’s been worn and what hasn’t been when you’re all getting ready for the day. The easy to pack mesh bag keeps all the dirty clothes tidy. At the end of the trip, just toss the bag in your checked luggage!”

    Florida is known for warm temperatures and the occasional afternoon shower – which is why the panelists, including Lindsey P. – can’t stress the importance of sunscreen and rain gear enough.

    “Don’t forget to pack those ponchos! Clear, reusable Mickey Mouse ponchos can roll up into a backpack, pulling out handily when a Florida popup shower rains overhead. The ponchos can also double as a protector from the mighty waters of Splash Mountain so you can go about your day in dry shorts. You can pick new ponchos up at any merchandise register and use them all summer long!”

    And don’t forget the Ziploc bags, one of the most popular tips from the moms!

    “If you’re traveling with little ones, bring a box of gallon-size zipper lock bags. They are great for packing diapers, underwear, and toiletries, but they are also awesome to have with you during your trip! You can use them to bring snacks with you during your theme park day and to hold wet swimsuits after a trip to the pool or water park,” Crystal explained.

    Other top tips included portable cell phone chargers, coordinating t-shirts, your favorite Mickey ears, hand wipes and even pennies and quarters to be pressed!

  • Disney Unveils New Purple Wall Design at Magic Kingdom

    Disney Unveils New Purple Wall Design at Magic Kingdom

    The paint has dried and the selfie taking has begun!  On Monday, Disney unveiled it’s new purple wall in Tomorrowland at Magic Kingdom Park in Walt Disney World. The newly redesigned wall now features an updated purple color scheme in still makes for an Insta-worthy photo-op.

    New Purple Wall

    For Disney it may have “all started with a mouse”, but for Instagrammers, the #DisneyWall trend all started with a wall – a purple wall to be exact… So many guests found the purple pigment of this wall to make an ideal Instagram background that the wall quickly earned its own hashtag – #purplewall – and became a sought-after photo stop for guests visiting the park.

    If you’re looking to get a picture with the new purple wall you can find it just down the ramp from Tomorrowland Terrace toward the entrance to Tomorrowland. Right when you hit the turn into the land, you’ll see the Purple Wall on your right.

    See the posts below for more on #DisneyWalls around Disney Parks:

  • The Amazing Eats at Packed in Woody’s Lunch Box in Toy Story Land

    The Amazing Eats at Packed in Woody’s Lunch Box in Toy Story Land

    Woody’s Lunch Box will the go to place to eat when Toy Story land opens up on June 30 and it will be dishing up all sorts of sandwiches and sides that blend classic flavor combinations with a modern twist, plus nostalgic soda floats and specialty beverages.

    In the toy-filled backyard that is Toy Story Land at Disney’s Hollywood Studios, guests “shrink” to the size of a toy and explore the world of Woody, Buzz Lightyear, and friends. In the middle of all the fun, Andy has taken his vintage Woody-themed lunch box and propped it open with a thermos, turning it into a walk-up window where his toys can grab a bite to eat. Here is a peek into whats has been packed in Woody’s Lunch Box.

    Toy Story Land Food

    S’more French Toast Breakfast Sandwich – Oozy goodness in a chocolate ganache- and marshmallow-stuffed French toast topped with graham cracker crumbles. Inspired by the classic American campfire treat.

    Toy Story Land Food

    Smoked Turkey, Eggs, Swiss, Peppers, and Onions on Sourdough – The perfect hand-held stack of breakfast goodness.

    Toy Story Land Food

    Breakfast Bowl – The green army men line up for this hearty bowl of potato barrels, brisket-country gravy, and scrambled eggs.

    Toy Story Land Food

    BBQ Brisket Melt – With a nod to cowboy Woody, this Texas-style smoked brisket features cheddar, Monterey Jack, pickles, and BBQ sauce on garlic butter-grilled sourdough.

    Toy Story Land Food

    Monte Cristo with Raspberry Jam – Woody’s version of this classic sandwich has layers of ham, turkey, Swiss, and raspberry jam…and is grilled to a golden brown.

    Toy Story Land Food

    Totchos – Potato barrels, corn chips, chili, and cheese – what’s not to love??

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    Sides include tomato basil soup, vegetable macaroni salad, and potato barrels. Mini Babybel snack cheese, the official snack cheese of Walt Disney World Resort, is also an option to eat with your meal or as an on-the-go snack.

    Toy Story Land Food

    Raspberry Lunch Box Tart garnished with Icing and Dried Fruit and Chocolate-Hazelnut Lunch Box Tart garnished with Icing and Caramelized Bacon – Even toys need a sweet treat! Inspired by breakfast toaster pastries, this modern interpretation, with its uniquely delicate crust, is the perfect hand-held pastry.

    The littlest toys can enjoy a grilled cheese sandwich or turkey sandwich, both served with potato barrels and mandarin oranges. For toys looking for more lighter options, they can grab one of these tasty bites at Woody’s Lunch Box or check out the many other healthful offerings available at Disney’s Hollywood Studios including fresh fruits and vegetables, salads, and grilled meats and fish.

    Banana Split Yogurt Parfait – Layers of banana-vanilla Greek yogurt (with a hint of honey), fresh bananas, strawberries, and pineapple topped with granola and chocolate chips. A delicious and healthful way to start the day!

    Smoked Turkey, Tomato, and Lettuce on Multigrain Bread – This quintessential lunch box sandwich is a light and fresh option. And to give it a kick of flavor, we add a creamy Dijonnaise.

    Soda Floats – All toys would agree that a refreshing soda float is the perfect nostalgic beverage!

    The adorable Alien Sipper may be purchased and filled with any fountain drink or the signature Mystic Portal Punch – Powerade Mountain Berry Blast with flavors of lemon-lime and tangerine.

    The team at Flavor Lab – the concept development kitchen – has described just how much fun (and challenging) it was to take sentimental food favorites and give them a modern make-over…in flavor and presentation.

    “Everyone has a special food memory, so it can be tricky putting a modern spin on the favorites,” explained Lenny DeGeorge, Concept Development Culinary Director for Walt Disney World, about the year-long menu development process.  “We honored these classic dishes by using the best ingredients to elevate the flavors. How we constructed the sandwiches was important, such as layering the ingredients in a specific order, to maximize textures and flavors. Why have a cold sandwich when you can have a toasted hot, gooey cheese-filled one?”

    The big kids can enjoy the backyard with Grown-Up’s Lemonade cocktail (cherry vodka, Odwalla Lemonade, and black cherry purée), beer, or hard cider. It all looks so good!  This is a lunch box that only your mother could pack!

  • Internet Reacts After Disney Gets Dark In Recent Meme Tweet

    Internet Reacts After Disney Gets Dark In Recent Meme Tweet

    ***Update***
    It seems that after some reflection Disney decided to take down the the dark yet relatable tweet.

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    Take a look below to see a pic of what it looked like.

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    When Disney takes to twitter, we are used to getting pics of the new hottest merch at the parks, recipes for those cute little Diney-fied snacks or maybe even a quiz or two about which Disney Princess you are.The internet has reacted in every way possible after Disney sent tweeted out a meme featuring a lifeless Pinocchio with a caption that was a tad morbid yet still rather relatable.

    The internet has reacted in every way possible, but in this macabre post from the ever magical and happy company, it seems Disney may have finally found their meme game. The gravity of the tweet was further intensified as Disney captioned the post: “Makes no difference who you are.”

    Here is a look at the deleted tweet:

    Dark Disney Tweet

    After the post went live, comments started pouring in and the video already has nearly 2.1 million views and over 27 thousand retweets. Reactions varied widely to the post. While many were just confused some were actually upset by it.

    Some just wanted to comfort and console the company.

    A lot of the comments discussed how so many of Disney’s movies from classic to modern are already dark and is this is nothing new for disney

    Many found it relatable and funny and took it in good humor.

  • Watch The Latest Trailer For Solo: A Star Wars Story Just Released

    Watch The Latest Trailer For Solo: A Star Wars Story Just Released

    The official trailer for Solo: A Star Wars Story made their debut today, and they have us wishing we could just make the jump to May 25 already. Take a look below at the new movie poster just released today as well.

    The trailer clocks in at over two minutes and shows us more of the movie than ever before, including great Han-and-Chewie moments, a super-cool Lando and the equally super-cool droid L3-37, and some kinetic Falcon action.

    “I’ve got a really good feeling about this,” Han says while flying. The exact opposite of the famous line uttered by Solo in Star Wars: A New Hope in an obvious nod to the famous movie quote. Take a look at the trailer below:

    More details on the plot are clear now. Obias Beckett (Woody Harrelson) recruits Han for a mission to rip off an notorious gangster (Paul Bettany) and Lando, Chewie, the mysterious Val (Thandie Newton) and Qi’ra (Emilia Clarke), possibly an old flame, are all along for the ride.

    “You might want to buckle up, baby,” says Donald Glover who plays the notorious smuggler Lando Calrissian.

    The newest poster was released today as well.  It’s got a definite retro vibe with an earth-toned, Western-movie-style image, featuring beautifully-painted takes on the main characters and a world from the film.

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    Solo: A Star Wars Story opens May 25, 2018. Written by Lawrence and Jon Kasdan and directed by Ron Howard, it stars Alden Ehrenreich, Woody Harrelson, Emilia Clarke, Donald Glover, Thandie Newton, Phoebe Waller-Bridge, Joonas Suotamo, and Paul Bettany.

  • Disneyland Can’t Mention “Marvel” In New Land Due To Universal Contract

    Disneyland Can’t Mention “Marvel” In New Land Due To Universal Contract

    Disney recently announced a Marvel themed land coming to many of its parks around the world, but due to a contract that Marvel signed long before Disney acquired the company, they are not allowed to use the mention Marvel anywhere in Disneyland Resorts theme parks in Anaheim California.

    Many Walt Disney World fans already know that the rights for most Marvel characters belong to Universal Studios and can’t be used anywhere in Disney World. But what you may not know is that the quarter-century old contract — which gives Universal the rights to Marvel characters east of the Mississippi River — is the same contract that also states that the Marvel’s name can’t be used in any theme park west of the Mississippi.

    The new land in Anaheim will feature superheroes made famous in Marvel comic books, movies and video games, including Spider-Man, the Hulk and Iron man and many others. Just don’t expect it to be called Marvel Land. They can use the characters, but they just can’t mention Marvel anywhere. Marvel Entertainment was purchased by Disney in 2009, but still must follow licensing agreements with other movie studios.

    Unlike Walt Disney World in Orlando, Disneyland in California is free to use Marvel characters however they like whether or not they appear at any Universal theme parks and they certainly don’t plan of changing their plans. They will be moving at superhero speed to complete the projects, but they will just have to call it something different, like “Avengers Land” or “Place with Lots of Superheros Land.”  They will think of something and most people probably won’t give it a second thought. Working out a deal with universal isn’t out of the question either.

    Disney officials declined to comment on the licensing agreement but said the deal won’t derail their plans to build an expansion that will resonate with fans, according to the Los Angeles Times.

    “We are excited to bring these stories and their compelling characters to life with a new land in Disney California Adventure park,” said Disney spokeswoman Suzi Brown.

  • ‘Black Panther’ Sails Past ‘Titanic’ To Third Highest Grossing U.S. Film All Time

    ‘Black Panther’ Sails Past ‘Titanic’ To Third Highest Grossing U.S. Film All Time

    Marvel’s “Black Panther” is still clawing its way into the record books. This weekend the film passed director James Cameron’s “Titanic” becoming the third highest-grossing U.S. film of all time.

    “Titanic” was once king at the box office and it sat as the number one highest grossing domestic film of all time for nearly a decade. The film held onto the spot until it was surpassed by Cameron’s next blockbuster film “Avatar” ($760.5m) and both were eventually passed by Disney’s “Star Wars: The Force Awakens” ($936.6m), which still currently holds the number one spot in the U.S. Well there is a new cat in town and the king of Wakanda just sank “Titanic”.

    On Saturday, The Ryan Coogler-directed film starring Chadwick Boseman, Lupita Nyong’o, Michael B. Jordan and Danai Gurira finished with a domestic total of $665.3 million which easily passed “Titanic” which sits at $659.5 million. After Sundays numbers post it will have a strong hold on third place. These numbers are lifetime totals as the film had already had taken the third spot domestically by Friday if you consider initial release gross earnings.

    Marvel’s ground breaking film — which has been hailed not only for Coogler’s exceptional world building and layered story but also for its virtually all-black cast of superstars — overtook Marvel’s “Avengers“ to become the biggest-selling superhero film of all time.

    “Black Panther” had enough steam to pass “Titanic”, but likely won’t be able to pass “Avatar”. This is still a huge feat for the superhero flick though as “Titanic” was ranked in the top three for two decades.

    The only thing that stands a chance at dethroning “Black Panther” from the third spot in the near future is the upcoming release of “Avengers Infinity War” on April 27, 2018. Experts predict that “Infinity War” will bringing between $175 million and $200 million during its first weekend, but that is still less than the $202 million “Black Panther” brought in.

    “Black Panther” banked $202 million opening weekend landing fifth-place on the all-time charts. Still at this point “Black Panther” remains Marvel’s highest domestic-grossing film ever and it’s also the tenth highest movie of all time in worldwide sales with $1.29 billion globally.

    If “Infinity War” does surpass “Black Panther”, you can bet some of those ticket sales will be from people there to see their new favorite actor Chadwick Boseman reprise his role as Black Panther and Avenger where the world of Wakanda has a pivotal role in the film as The Avengers try to stop Thanos from completing his set of Infinity Stones.

    Including the films that would be under Disney’s banner with the recent acquisition of 21st Century Fox, Disney already owns seven of the top ten worldwide highest grossing films of all time and now with this new milestone they own all of the top three highest grossing domestic films.

  • Festival of Pirates and Princesses Begins at Disneyland Paris

    Festival of Pirates and Princesses Begins at Disneyland Paris

    Mischief and magic is afoot at Disneyland Paris! As part of the 25th Anniversary celebration, guests can now create their very own adventure story and participate in the Festival of Pirates and Princesses with an exciting new show called “Disney Pirate or Princess: Make Your Choice!”

    The interactive show starts at opposite ends of the park – a blossoming, colorful Disney Princesses float journeys through Fantasyland while a huge galleon boarded by scallywags sails down Main Street, U.S.A., accompanied by an acrobatic crew of pirates.

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    Both worlds come together at Central Plaza in front of Sleeping Beauty Castle for the finale. Guests are then invited to choose a side and take part in one of two routines alongside their favorite Disney characters, all to the same playful melody for one grand ending. The entire show takes place several times a day, so guests can switch sides for a different experience later in their visit.

    During the Festival of Pirates and Princesses, guests will see sequences from Pirates of the Caribbean during the new Disney Illuminations show and may even spot Jack Sparrow in Adventureland with his pirate crew. Pirates and princesses alike can take part in face painting or even create an entirely new look with transformations in Adventureland and Fantasyland, not to mention meeting their favorite pirate or princess (or both!).

    There’s so much to do and see at Disneyland Paris during the 25th Anniversary celebration! Stay tuned for more on the new Marvel Summer of Super Heroes starting June 10.

  • Walt Disney Imagineers Talk Immersive Storytelling at Disney Parks

    Walt Disney Imagineers Talk Immersive Storytelling at Disney Parks

    Disney Parks Imagineers are the the creative force that imagines, designs and builds all Disney theme parks, resorts, attractions and cruise ships worldwide. Recently these extraordinarily creative, intelligent and inspirational cast members sat down for a panel to discuss storytelling at Disney Parks.

    Recently, we had the pleasure of hosting 25 of the country’s top female journalists at the Walt Disney Imagineering (WDI) Campus in Glendale, California. Members of the Online News Association’s Women’s Leadership Accelerator Program took time from a week-long event at the USC Annenberg School of Journalism to tour of the campus.

    The visit included a panel of some of our top creative executives, who discussed the art, passion and creativity of storytelling in a way that captures the hearts of our guests around the world. The panel was moderated by our own Disneyland PR Director Michele Himmelberg, who was also an award-winning journalist. Panelists included:

    • Charita Carter, Producer: Charita’s scenic illusion team is responsible for advancing new creative technologies to bring storytelling to the next level, including Mickey & Minnie’s Runaway Railway at Disney’s Hollywood Studios.
    • Jeanette Lomboy, Regional Executive WDI Pacific: Jeannette has been a creative force at Aulani, a Disney Resort & Spa in Ko Olina, Hawaii, and Pandora – The World of Avatar at Disney’s Animal Kingdom, among others.
    • Robin Reardon – Executive Creative Producer: Robin is one of the top creative executives working tirelessly on Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge at Disneyland Park and Disney’s Hollywood Studios.

    The Imagineers discussed their unique work at WDI and how it impacts our guests every day. Take a look at the video below for more.