Category: Characters

Samsung and Disney Release New Frozen AR Emojis

Samsung Electronics has revealed the latest set of popular Disney characters to be brought to life by the Galaxy S9 series as AR Emojis – users are now able to transform themselves into characters from Disney’s “Frozen.”

The beloved animated singing stars are the latest fan favorites to join the line-up, which features classic Disney characters Mickey & Minnie Mouse, Daisy Duck, Goofy. This is the second movie franchise to be a part of AR Emoji, with the first being The Incredibles.

Galaxy S9 and S9+ users can create AR (augmented reality) avatars of Anna, Elsa, Olaf and Kristoff. To start animating messages as one of your favorite Disney Frozen characters, just open the Galaxy S9/S9+’s AR Emoji mode, tap the plus icon on the right-hand side to access the Galaxy Apps Store and download the Disney Frozen pack.

AR Emojis are a fun and versatile way to personalize communications with friends, harnessing expressions through facial recognition technology, and are shareable across all platforms. The Disney Frozen AR Emoji pack is now available for download on the Galaxy Apps Store. Be sure to stay tuned for more AR Emoji releases from the collaboration coming soon.

August 2, 2018
ʻOlu, Duffy’s Newest Friend, Makes Your Heart Sing at Aulani, A Disney Resort & Spa

Duffy the Disney Bears circle of friends is growing yet again! Duffy’s new friend ‘Olu is making his global debut at Aulani, A Disney Resort & Spa, in Ko Olina, Hawaiʻi.

ʻOlu the Turtle will join Duffy and his friends ShellieMay the bear and Gelatoni the cat, as well as and StellaLou the bunny and Cookie, a yellow dog and expert of the culinary arts, who just debuted at Hong Kong Disneyland earlier this month.

The debut will come with an exclusive new line of merchandise on July 27! Now here’s how they met:

As Mickey and Duffy sailed the islands on a quest to find the perfect birthday present for ShellieMay, rhythmic sounds of an ‘ukulele called to them over the ocean, leading them to a cozy cove and to ‘Olu, a kindhearted turtle playing happy music.

‘Olu smiled and shyly greeted Duffy, “I play my ‘ukulele to make songs of love. Want to sing with me?” ‘Olu strummed a beautiful song for his new friends. “That will be the perfect present for ShellieMay!” said Duffy excitedly. Off to the party they went, singing the special song together for their birthday friend.

July 23, 2018
Duffy’s New Friend, Cookie, Arrives at Hong Kong Disneyland

As we previously reported Duffy is getting a new friend and this week she made her debut at Hong Kong Disneyland. Meet Cookie, Duffy new friend! She’s a puppy who is very curious about all sorts of foods and loves to come up with unique and delicious recipes.

Duffy the Disney Bear and Cookie met on Main Street, U.S.A. His cotton candy and her tall stack of warm waffles went flying when they bumped into each other, and when Cookie caught them she came up with a new idea: why not combine her waffles and Duffy’s cotton candy to make a cotton candy waffle sandwich? Talk about a recipe for friendship!

Cookie is now visiting with guests at Hong Kong Disneyland dressed in her chef’s hat and signature pink bow. Joining ShellieMay, Gelatoni, and StellaLou, Cookie is Duffy’s first friend to make her debut at Hong Kong Disneyland. When she’s not in the kitchen experimenting with her favorite ingredients, she gives guests lots of hugs outside “Main Street Cinema: My Journeys with Duffy — Presented by Fujifilm.”

Guests can take some of Cookie’s sweetness home with exclusive merchandise and delicious new treats, including Cookie’s Afternoon Tea Set, Cookie’s Mango Lagoon and Cookie’s Choco Cup, now available at the Main Street Corner Café Hosted by Coca-Cola.

Say hello to Cookie during your next visit to Hong Kong Disneyland this summer!

July 5, 2018
New ‘Christopher Robin’ Teaser Released By Disney Today

With only one month until Disney’s live action Winnie the Pooh adventure, Christopher Robin, hits theaters, Disney dropped the newest trailer for the film online today.

In the heartwarming live action adventure Disney’s “Christopher Robin,” the young boy who embarked on countless adventures in the Hundred Acre Wood with his band of spirited and lovable stuffed animals, has grown up and lost his way. Now it is up to his childhood friends to venture into our world and help Christopher Robin — played by Ewan McGregor — remember the loving and playful boy who is still inside.

This means that Pooh, Tigger, Eeyore, Piglet, and many other characters from the animated franchise will be making their way to our world in the film. Take a look at the amazing new trailer below!

Instead of bringing the cartoon versions into the real world, these characters will be walking, talking stuffed animals when they appear to Christopher.

Disney’s “Christopher Robin” is directed by Marc Forster from a screenplay by Alex Ross Perry and Allison Schroeder and a story by Perry based on characters created by A.A. Milne. The film stars Ewan McGregor as Christopher Robin; Hayley Atwell as his wife Evelyn; Bronte Carmichael as his daughter Madeline; and Mark Gatiss as Keith Winslow, Robin’s boss. The film also features the voices of: Jim Cummings as Winnie the Pooh; Chris O’Dowd as Tigger; Brad Garrett as Eeyore; Toby Jones as Owl; Nick Mohammed as Piglet; Peter Capaldi as Rabbit; and Sophie Okonedo as Kanga.

Winnie the Pooh is coming back to the big screen this summer and the film is set to hit theaters on August 3.

July 3, 2018
Baby Groot Sipper Cup Available At Epcot And It’s The Cutest Thing Ever
The dancing is underway at “Guardians of the Galaxy – Awesome Mix Live”, but the party doesn’t start until Groot walks in and now you can sip on a refreshing fountain or frozen drink in this adorable Baby Groot Sipper Cup from Liberty Inn in Epcot.

Nothing is more adorable than watching baby Groot dance and he can be yours for just $12.75.

Guests can catch “Guardians of the Galaxy – Awesome Mix Live!” five times a day, now through August 19, where you’ll join Star-Lord and Gamora in a galactic journey—accompanied by a stellar soundtrack.

It is included with theme park admission and is part of Walt Disney World’s lineup of “Incredible Summer” offerings. Check out the list of blog posts below for more Incredible Summer fun.
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July 3, 2018
Tim Allen and Buzz Lightyear Reunited at Disney World’s Toy Story Land

Buzz Lightyear was reunited with the man who voices the beloved character this week, as Tim Allen helped his animated counterpart open Disney World’s newest addition, Toy Story Land. Tim Allen and Buzz Lightyear… Excuse me, I think the word you’re searching for is “Space Ranger”.

The press was invited to attend the opening celebration of new land at Hollywood Studios Friday and the crowd of about 100 journalists got an amazing surprise when Allen came out on stage during the dedication.

Of course, in addition to the opening ceremony duties, Allen had to spend some family time in the new land. Allen and his daughter Elizabeth even took a spin aboard Alien Swirling Saucers during the special preview as you can see in the photo below.

It’s the largest expansion in the parks 29 year history. In Toy Story Land at Disney’s Hollywood Studios, Woody, Jessie, Buzz Lightyear, Slinky Dog, Green Army Men and other fun-loving Toy Story characters come to life in the outdoor setting of Andy’s backyard. A world of toys surrounds guests: giant building blocks, Tinkertoys, yo-yos, board-game pieces, dominoes, Scrabble tiles, and even a giant roller coaster set. The entire land encourages the best playtime ever.

Toy Story Land includes two all-new attractions and a new entrance for Toy Story Mania!. Guests can hop on Slinky Dog for a family-friendly roller coaster ride, take a spin on Alien Swirling Saucers and go for the high score in midway games populated by beloved Toy Story toys.

Toy Story Land is now open at Hollywood Studios at Walt Disney World.

June 30, 2018
New Concept Art Unveiled for Mickey & Minnie’s Runaway Railway

The Great Movie Ride closed on August 13, 2017, to make room for Mickey & Minnie’s Runaway Railway and today, new concept art from the upcoming attraction has been released by Disney.

Though it was sad for many guests to see The Great Movie Ride go, what is to come is pretty unique. Mickey and Minnie’s Runaway Railway makes for the first ever Mickey-themed ride-through attraction. The new attraction will totally immerse guests in a cartoon world and will feature a new catchy theme song created especially for the attraction.

On Mickey and Minnie’s Runaway Railway, you’ll step through the movie screen and join Mickey and his friends like never before. The attraction will put you inside the wacky and unpredictable world of a Mickey Mouse Cartoon Short where you’re the star and anything can happen. This zany out-of-control adventure features surprising twists and turns, dazzling visual effects and mind-boggling transformations that happen before your very eyes.

The fun begins when you see the premiere of a new cartoon short with Mickey and Minnie preparing for a picnic. As they head out, they drive alongside a train and find out that the engineer is Goofy. Then, one magical moment lets you step into the movie and on Goofy’s train for a wacky, wild ride.

The teams helping create the attraction are currently working with partners at Disney Television Animation to keep the characters and storyline authentic – and allow guests to join Mickey and his friends like never before. The attraction is planned to open at Disney’s Hollywood Studios in 2019.

June 29, 2018
Find Your Favorite Characters During Pixar Pals Dance Party During at Disneyland

The first-ever Pixar Fest is taking place all across the Disneyland Resort, bringing the playful spirit of Pixar to life in a celebration of friendship and beyond, and you can join some of your favorite characters at Pixar Pals Dance Party at Disneyland Park.

Each evening, you’re invited to drop in at Tomorrowland Terrace in Disneyland park for the Pixar Pals Dance Party. Hit the dance floor, as a DJ keeps things hopping, and you never know who may stop by! You could find yourself groovin’ alongside Mike and Sulley from “Monsters, Inc.,” Woody and Jessie from “Toy Story,” or even some Green Army Men getting a little R&R. The party gets going nightly at 7 p.m. and continues through 10:30 p.m.

With the Pixar Pals Dance Party, “Pixar Play Parade,” “Paint the Night” parade, “Together Forever – A Pixar Nighttime Spectacular” and so much more, you’ll want to check out everything going on during Pixar Fest, now through September 3 at Disneyland Resort!

June 29, 2018
Duffy’s New Friend Cookie Is Coming to Hong Kong Disneyland

Duffy the Disney Bear’s group of friends is getting a little bigger again! Starting next month, Hong Kong Disneyland will be welcoming Duffy’s new friend and they have revealed her name is “Cookie.”

Cookie is a yellow dog who loves the culinary arts! She loves to cook and try new recipes with her friends.

Cookie will make her official debut in a grand welcoming on July 3, 2018.

She will will be met in a grand celebration by Duffy and his other friends ShellieMay the bear and Gelatoni the cat, as well as and StellaLou the bunny, who joined the gang back in april.

Hong Kong Disneyland has been dropping hints in the park about the new addition and they also posted a recent teaser video on Instagram about Duffy’s cute new friend.

A post shared by Hong Kong Disneyland (@hkdisneyland) on Jun 21, 2018 at 11:56pm PDT

The caption for the video reads, “There’s nothing mysterious about Duffy and friends sharing cotton candy together, until they come across unknown footprints on the ground…”

Tokyo Disney Resort also announced that you will be able to meet Cookie at Hong Kong Disneyland and hinted that she may soon be coming to Tokyo DisneySea soon as well.

The resort’s website has posted an image of Duffy meeting Cookie that says, “Duffy has made a new friend, named Cookie. She is a dog who is curious about various foods. You can meet Cookie at Hong Kong Disneyland. Someday you may be able to meet her at Tokyo DisneySea.”

There will be plenty of fanfare and exclusive merchandise when Cookie makes her debut at Hong Kong Disneyland this summer. Stay tuned for more information on her arrival.

June 25, 2018
The Redhead’s Debut at Disneyland Now Has an Official Date

You wanted the redhead, well now you got her! As we reported back in may, a brassy buccaneer known as Redd will be arriving at Disneyland. Well mateys, this fierce and independent pirate will be sailing into New Orleans Square on Friday, June 8!

The redhead has been part of the auction scene in the Pirates of the Caribbean attraction since it first opened, but last year Disney announced that it would be reimagining that section of the ride. The attraction has already opened in Disney World with its new scene and refurbishment for the attraction at Disneyland is currently underway. The attraction is schedued to reopen with fastpasses the same day Redd starts making her apperances.

In Disney World’s new version the famed redhead is no longer being auctioned off. She has a new look and a new attitude! Now she sports a rifle and clearly isn’t taking any guff from any scurvy pirates.

A bit mysterious by nature, Redd travels to various ports throughout the Caribbean—selling rum and collecting coin. She has been given a full back story and even told Disney when asked if she knew Captain Jack Sparrow, “That Sparrow owes me a new ship. Wouldn’t be surprised if he found himself in irons once more. If you see Mister Sparrow, I’m lookin’ for ‘em!”

Keep an eye out for Redd—you may encounter this mysterious pirate as she travels from port to port throughout the Caribbean!

June 5, 2018