This a-maize-ing special edition Steamboat Willie Balloon Premium AP Popcorn Bucket is available while supplies last, beginning February 1, with refills through March 7, 2019.
The eye-popping ear-shaped lid keeps the popcorn fresh and hot—perfect for snacking on while getting ready to be wowed by Mickey’s Soundsational Parade. Butter yet, this popcorn bucket is refillable for $1. That’s right, bucket refills for just a buck! Take a look below to see all of the locations where you can pick up this 90th Celebration souven-ear popcorn bucket.
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)
Mickey’s Toontown (near Gadget’s Go Coaster)
Tomorrowland (near Star Trader)
Disney California Adventure Park Popcorn Cart Locations:
Buena Vista Street (near Carthay Circle)
Grizzly Peak (near Soarin’ Around the World)
Hollywood Land (Hyperion Theater)
Pixar Pier (near Pixar Pal-A-Round)
Guests must present a valid Annual Passport at time of initial bucket and refill purchases. Photo I.D. may also be required.
The guest favorite parade sees Mickey and his drum corps kick off a whimsical, musical procession of Disney characters. Goofy tows a larger-than-life pull-toy, inspired by the classic and nostalgic Mickey pull toys, and Chip ‘n’ Dale arrive with a giant celebration cake
The new Get Your Ears On Celebration Dance Party at Tomorrowland Terrace also debuted Friday. Guests of all ages can move and groove each night with some of their favorite Disney characters. Listen up for the infectious celebration song, “It’s a Good Time,” along with other popular Disney tunes.
Of course the Disney crew has donned their “party best” for Get Your Ears On. Look out for Mickey Mouse and pals in new, fashionable outfits. They can’t wait for you to get to Disneyland and celebrate 90 years of memorable magic with the legendary duo who started it all!
In addition, “Mickey’s Mix Magic” up the night with its new high-energy projection show, creating a family-fun dance party throughout the park. Also for a limited-time during Get Your Ears On, specialty food, beverage, novelty items and merchandise are available for guests to celebrate the beloved duo in fun, new ways.
The cold never bothered us anyway! Okay, so it actually does, because temperatures are low enough to temporarily close Disney’s Blizzard Beach Water Park.
Cold weather is sweeping through Florida and is expected to keep temperatures too low for guests to enjoy the water park.
Disney’s Blizzard Beach has been closed since Thursday and will remain closed through Monday according to the Walt Disney World website.
“For parts of Central Florida, it will be the coldest start of the season,” certified meteorologist Rusty McCranie said.
Typhoon Lagoon is already closed until March 16th for renovations, but the cold snap surely would have surely closed anyway.
All other Walt Disney World Theme Parks remain are open for business.
Anne Hathaway revealed Thursday on “Watch What Happens Live” that a third installment of the 2001 Disney hit is in the works.
It has been 18 years since we witnessed Mia Thermopolis’ journey from rags to royalty.
“There is a script for the third movie. I want to do it, Julie wants to do it. Deborah Martin Chase, our producer, wants to do it,” Hathaway informed host Andy Cohen.
Based on the books by Meg Cabot, the first “Princess Diaries” from 2001 was about an American teenager who finds out she is heir to a European throne is based on Meg Cabot’s young adult novel of the same name.
While the key parties are excited for Princess Mia to return to her throne in Genovia, Hathaway, 36, cautioned fans that it wouldn’t be in the near future.
“It’s just we don’t want to unless it’s perfect because we love it just as much as you guys love it,” the “Ocean’s 8” star said. “It’s as important to us as it is to you, and we don’t want to deliver anything until it’s ready, but we’re working on it.”
In honor of the Maleficent Float returning to the Festival of Fantasy Parade at the Magic Kingdom, Disney is bringing back the Maleficent inspired ice cream cone for a limited time!
It’s lime soft-serve in a black waffle cone, topped with purple sugar and chocolate horns.
Guests may find it a familiar concoction as it’s one of the most beloved sweet sensations from Halloween season. You can find the “Maleficent” at Storybook Treats in Fantasyland.
If you’re looking for more ways to celebrate Maleficent ‘s return, guests can also find perfect Maleficent-themed souvenirs and merchandise. From T-shirts to earrings, jewelry and even Maleficent socks, guests can deck themselves out in Maleficent Couture from head to toe – available at Sir Mickey’s and The Emporium at Magic Kingdom Park.
Disney Ears, featuring her iconic horns, can be found at millinery shops like Le Chapeau at Magic Kingdom Park and Celebrity 5 and 10 at Disney’s Hollywood Studios. Guests can also take home pins, ornaments and other mementos from their favorite villainess.
Disney Springs also offers a veritable feast for the shopper with guests finding couture with “Disney Style” offering an array of souvenirs; ornaments at Disney’s Days of Christmas shop and pins at Disney’s pin traders. And, of course, ShopDisney.com is another great place to find items featuring favorite characters.
As we previously reported, The Maleficent Dragon float would be returning to the Festival of Fantasy Parade at the Magic Kingdom and it looks like the time is finally here!
Disney has confirmed that everyone’s favorite villain, Maleficent, is returning to Magic Kingdom Park today to re-take her rightful place in the parade.
The float was removed from the parade back in May after it burst into flames as the parade strolled through the park. The head of the dragon spits flames and apparently malfunctioned. Take a look at the video below to see the incident.
The fire was quickly extinguished after it broke out and there were no reports of injuries.
While she still has her same Steampunk style and signature wicked smile, the Maleficent dragon will be sporting a refreshed look, enhanced with new features designed to keep her in check while on show.
The gateway to Fantasyland—and the symbol of all the magic of Disneyland park—is Sleeping Beauty Castle. An opening day landmark since 1955, Sleeping Beauty Castle has the distinction of being named after a Disney heroine nearly four years before Sleeping Beauty appeared in her title film role 60 years ago in January 1959. In fact, “Sleeping Beauty” was still in its early stages of production when Disneyland park opened.
Sleeping Beauty Castle has the distinction of being named after a Disney heroine nearly four years before Sleeping Beauty appeared in her title film role 60 years ago in January 1959. In fact, “Sleeping Beauty” was still in its early stages of production when Disneyland park opened.
Over the years, the colors and finishes on Sleeping Beauty Castle have been refreshed and updated since Disney Legend and Imagineering Artist Herbert Ryman first created the concept illustration of the castle. Today, 60 years after the film “Sleeping Beauty” debuted, Sleeping Beauty Castle is undergoing another refurbishment through spring in preparation for this summer’s opening of Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge.
The refurbishment is part of Project Stardust—a number of enhancements to the Disneyland Resort, specifically Disneyland park, to continue to deliver a world-class guest experience. The enhancements will range from overall beautification of the theme park to maximizing guest comfort and access. When Project Stardust is complete, Disneyland park will remain the beloved icon and international treasure it is today, while preparing the theme park for its next phase of significant growth, starting with Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge, where tradition meets a new frontier.
A number of efforts are already underway or completed. On Main Street, U.S.A., for example, curbs are being enhanced with slow inclines to help improve access when guests first enter. New brickwork adds to the storytelling of the iconic thoroughfare, and for the first time, the horse-drawn streetcar track was replaced in its entirety. In Fantasyland, reconfigured guest queues for Matterhorn Bobsleds, “it’s a small world” and Dumbo the Flying Elephant have improved guest access and comfort, while Tropical Hideaway in Adventureland now welcomes guests to a brand new area that was previously underutilized.
Throughout Disneyland park, the locations of planters and outdoor vending carts are being adjusted to make room for additional walking space and new, more efficient stroller areas. There also will be more seating in Disneyland park than ever before when Project Stardust is complete. We look forward to sharing more about these efforts and carrying forward Walt Disney’s vision for Disneyland park, while preparing it for future generations.
In the video below, Disney Imagineer Kim Irvine talks about the beautification of Sleeping Beauty Castle.
Tuesday, Disney announced that José Andrés’ ThinkFoodGroup will be opening one of the first-ever brick-and-mortar location of Pepe by José Andrés, inspired by the popular Washington DC food truck of the same name!
Pepe by José Andrés, located right next to Jaleo at Disney Springs, will feature an extensive menu of hot and cold Spanish-style sandwiches including bocatas and bikinis, showcasing the best of José’s native country Spain.
Take a look at some of the delicious highlights below:
Pollo Frito, made with breaded chicken breast, alioli, bravas sauce, piparra peppers, gem lettuce, and sherry dressing
Serrano y Manchego, served on crispy Pan de Cristal with tomato fresco
Bocata de Vegetales, made with roasted peppers, onion, green asparagus, spinach, and manchego cheese on Pan de Cristal
In addition to the sandwiches, Pepe will serve salads, soups and sides along with Spanish sangria.
The walls of Pepe are decorated with an elaborate mural by Marc Jesús, a famous Menorcan painter, featuring his ever-happy, blue-skinned female characters. The space, as well as Jaleo, was designed by celebrated Spanish designer Juli Capella.
Nominations for the 91st Oscars were revealed Tuesday, and Disney releases earned 17 nominations in all!
Marvel Studios’ Black Panther is Disney’s most-nominated release, with seven nods in all, including Best Picture. Mary Poppins Returns received four nominations, and Incredibles 2 and Ralph Breaks the Internet are both among the nominees for best Animated Feature Film.
“Congratulations to all of our nominated films, and especially Black Panther. To see it recognized by the Academy today with seven nominations, including Best Picture, is truly an honor,” said Disney Chairman and CEO Bob Iger following Tuesday’s announcement.
The statuettes will be handed out on February 24, in a live broadcast airing on ABC at 8 p.m. ET/5 p.m. PT. Take a look below to see all the Disney nominees:
BLACK PANTHER
Black Panther was nominated in seven categories:
Best Picture
Costume Design (Ruth Carter)
Original Score (Ludwig Goransson)
Original Song (“All the Stars,” with music by Mark Spears, Kendrick Lamar Duckworth and Anthony Tiffith; lyrics by Kendrick Lamar Duckworth, Anthony Tiffith and Solana Rowe)
Production Design (Production Design by Hannah Beachler and Set Decoration by Jay Hart)
Sound Editing (Benjamin A. Burtt and Steve Boeddeker)
Sound Mixing (Steve Boeddeker, Brandon Proctor and Peter Devlin)
MARY POPPINS RETURNS
Mary Poppins Returns was nominated for:
Costume Design (Sandy Powell)
Original Score (Marc Shaiman)
Production Design (Production Design by John Myhre, Set Decoration by Gordon Sim)
RALPH BREAKS THE INTERNET
Ralph Breaks the Internet was nominated for Animated Feature.
INCREDIBLES 2
Incredibles 2 was nominated for Animated Feature.
CHRISTOPHER ROBIN
Christopher Robin was nominated for Visual Effects.
SOLO: A STAR WARS STORY
Alden Ehrenreich is Han Solo, Donal Glover is Lando Calrissian and Phoebe Waller-Bridge is L3-37 in SOLO: A STAR WARS STORY.
Solo: A Star Wars Story was nominated for Visual Effects.
AVENGERS: INFINITY WAR
Avengers: Infinity War was nominated for Visual Effects.
BAO
The Disney•Pixar short Bao was nominated for Animated Short.
Tuesday, Shanghai Disney Resort announced that a “Zootopia”-themed land is coming to Shanghai Disneyland!
The Land will be based on the Walt Disney Animation Studios’ hit animated movie, this exciting development will be the park’s eighth themed land and the first-ever “Zootopia”-themed land at any Disney park.
This marks the second major expansion since the resort opened in 2016. The first expansion added a Toy Story Land to the park where guests feel as if they’ve been shrunk down to the size of their favorite Toy Story toys.
In this new land guests will be invited to experience the mammalian metropolis of Zootopia “where anyone can be anything,” with a new major attraction that will seamlessly blend Disney storytelling and state-of-the-art technology to bring this fan-favorite movie and its characters to life – including Judy Hopps and Nick Wilde. Entertainment, merchandise, and food and beverage offerings will invite guests to fully immerse themselves in the Academy-Award-winning animated movie.
The development of the world’s first “Zootopia”-themed land follows the huge success of the “Zootopia” animated movie globally, particularly in China where it broke box office records to become the country’s No. 1 animated feature film in history.
Construction is set to begin later this year! Keep checking Disney Dorks for more updates!
