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  • Name Revealed for New Toy Story Hotel Opening at Tokyo Disney Resort

    Name Revealed for New Toy Story Hotel Opening at Tokyo Disney Resort

    As we previously reported, a new family-friendly Disney hotel based on the Disney·Pixar “Toy Story” films is coming to Tokyo Disney Resort and today they have released some new concept art and finally revealed the name.

    Tokyo Disney Resort has announced that its new Toy Story-themed hotel will be called ‘Tokyo Disney Resort Toy Story Hotel.’ 

    With 595 guest rooms and 11 floors, the hotel’s exterior, entrance, lobby and other areas will bring to life the world of toys based on the Academy Award-winning Disney and Pixar “Toy Story” films.

    From the hotel exterior to the spacious gardens, guests will enjoy a world where everything looks like it’s made of toys. The guest rooms are inspired by Andy’s bedroom, including Woody, Buzz Lightyear and their friends, with colorful furniture and other immersive features inspired by the world of “Toy Story.” The hotel will also include dining and shopping.

    This will be the fifth Disney hotel to open in Japan but the first “moderate type” Disney hotel in the country, offering guests a new option between “deluxe type” and “value type” hotels.

    The hotel is situated directly in front of Bayside Station on the Disney Resort Line, providing guests easy access to both Tokyo Disneyland and Tokyo DisneySea Parks. Can’t wait to check this one out!

  • New LEGO Sets Featuring Winnie the Pooh Now Available

    New LEGO Sets Featuring Winnie the Pooh Now Available

    A new LEGO sets featuring Winnie the Pooh that will take adult collectors back to the Hundred Acre Wood is now available.

    The toy company plans to launch an adult set under its LEGO Ideas banner, which features Winnie the Pooh and his friends, as well as Pooh’s treehouse home.

    A new commercial for the set, which premiered on LEGO’s official Twitter page as you can see below, features a woman awakening from her sleep and entering the Hundred Acre Wood — where she encounters LEGO versions of Pooh and the hyperactive Tigger.

    The 1,265-piece set comes with your favorite friends, including Winnie the Pooh, Piglet, Tigger and Rabbit minifigures plus an Eeyore LEGO figure.

    Designed by Ben Alder for LEGO Ideas, the 21326 Winnie the Pooh set includes 1265 pieces that come together to depict Pooh Bear’s house in the Hundred Acre Wood. Naturally, it’s under a big oak tree that provides a ready source of honey. 

    You can take time out and rekindle joyful childhood memories with this LEGO Ideas set featuring Winnie the Pooh and a delightful LEGO brick recreation of Pooh Bear’s house under a big oak tree in Hundred Acre Wood.

  • New Coach x Disney Princess Collection is 50% Off and Now Available to Shop

    New Coach x Disney Princess Collection is 50% Off and Now Available to Shop

    Disney x Coach have teamed up again and launching today coach has released a special edition collection for princesses who make their own rules.

    Whether you want to pay homage to the ultimate Disney princess, Cinderella, or get ready to take on a new adventure like Rapunzel, these new bags are just what you need. They’re also currently 50% off at Coach Outlet as part of the store’s Insider appreciation week, so you can pick your favorite accessory and live out the fairytale of your dreams. 

    The collection includes classic Coach canvas designs that have been updated with fun princess-inspired patches, as well as bold leather handbags that proudly display the beloved Disney characters. You’ll also find keychains, wallets, and cosmetics cases to complete the princess vibe. Take a look at some of the amazing option below:

    Disney X Coach City Tote In Signature Canvas With Patches – $199

    Disney X Coach Mini Camera Bag With Belle – $139

    Disney X Coach Large Corner Zip Wristlet With Cinderella Flying Birds Print – $64

    Shop the rest of the collection here.

    Since this collection is launching at Coach Outlet, prices are an estimated 50 per cent lower than retail value, starting at just $39 USD. There’s no doubt the collection will sell out quickly (some styles are already gone!), so shop a selection of princess picks while you can below.

    All you have to do to access the goods is to sign up for a free Coach Insider account. Once you’re logged in, you’ll be able to add these styles to your cart at their reduced prices. 

  • Disney’s Live-Action Chip ‘N’ Dale: Rescue Rangers Begins Filming

    Disney’s Live-Action Chip ‘N’ Dale: Rescue Rangers Begins Filming

    Filming for Disney’s highly-anticipated Chip ’n’ Dale: Rescue Rangers is underway.

    Combining live-action and animation, the film revives the premise of a pair of chipmunk detectives from the beloved 1989-1990 Disney Channel series.

    In a post to The Lonely Island’s Instagram feed Tuesday, director Akiva Schaffer revealed a photo of a clapperboard with the film’s title and, intriguingly, “Take 5” written on it as you can see below:

    Disney revealed a few details about the project in their Investor Day presentation back in December. Disney unveiled some key plot elements, as well as hinting that some animated characters may use traditional animation, while others will be CGI. They also confirmed that Seth Rogen will make a cameo appearance, though further details are unknown.

    Joining Schaffer is fellow Lonely Island alum Andy Samberg as the voice of Dale, the laid-back, free-spirited co-founder of the titular Rescue Rangers. John Mulaney will voice Chip, Dale’s Hawaiian shirt-wearing counterpart. Think The Odd Couple, but with chipmunks. Samberg and Mulaney previously worked together on Saturday Night Live, as Mulaney used to be a writer on the sketch comedy show during Samberg’s tenure.

    Developed by Tad Stones and Alan Zaslove, the animated Chip ‘n Dale: Rescue Rangers TV series premiered on the Disney Channel in 1989 and ran for three seasons. The show follows the iconic Disney chipmunks Chip and Dale as they form the Rescue Rangers detective agency, solving crimes with the assistance of an adventurous, cheese-loving Australian mouse named Monterey Jack, a brilliant inventor mouse named Gadget Hackwrench and Monterey’s faithful housefly sidekick Zipper. Rescue Rangers later became part of the famous 1990s Disney animation lineup known as the Disney Afternoon, along with Darkwing Duck, Talespin and the original DuckTales.

    Chip ‘n Dale: Rescue Rangers will be a Disney+ exclusive in the spring of 2022. Check out the on-set photo below.

  • All-New Gay Captain America Is Coming To Marvel Comics

    All-New Gay Captain America Is Coming To Marvel Comics

    Marvel Comics is launching a new limited series this summer that will introduce readers to the first gay character to take up the Captain America mantle.

    The publishing company said in a press release that its newest hero, Aaron Fischer, is making his debut on June 2. He’ll be featured in a new limited series titled “The United States of Captain America.”

    The series will feature the original Captain America Steve Rogers teaming up with Captain Americas of the past — including Bucky Barnes, Sam Wilson and John Walker — traveling across America to find his stolen shield. Take a oser look at the new Cap below:

    In each issue, the pair will be joined by additional creative teams who will help introduce new characters in the Captain America role from across the United States. The series will see Captain America’s shield being stolen and him having to travel the country in order to find the culprit. Along the way, he’ll encounter a group called the “Captains,” people who take up the iconic hero’s role.

    Future issues of The United States of Captain America will continue to include backup stories from different creative teams that flesh out new heroes introduced in the main story. Look for issue #1 to be released digitally and in print on June 2.

  • NEW Disney Moana Scentsy Collection Now Available

    NEW Disney Moana Scentsy Collection Now Available

    Sentsy has launched a new fragrance called “Spirit of Motunui”which brings the aroma of Moana’s island paradise to your home!

    The new Disney x Scentsy collection includes a Pua – Scentsy Buddy, that comes with a new Moana inspired Scent Pak, and a new Scentsy Bar!

    Each Pua – Scentsy Buddy (12″ tall) comes preselected with a Scent Pak in Moana: Spirit of Motunui, the new fragrance designed exclusively for Sentsy Disney Moana products. And this scent is a fitting tribute to the movie. Take a look at the purchasing options below:

    Pua – Scentsy Buddy with a Moana: Spirit of Motunui – Scent Pak, $35

    Moana: Spirit of Motunui – Scent Pak, $7.50

    • Moana: Spirit of Motunui – Scentsy Bar, $6.50

    Moana: Spirit of Motunui — Watery melon, pineapple and plumeria depict a lush island paradise rich with tradition.

    Pua – Scentsy Buddy is SOLD OUT as well as the Moana: Spirit of Motunui Scent Pak, but you can still get the Moana: Spirit of Motunui Scentsy Bar while waiting for a restock.

  • New Orange Bird Sipper Debuts at Epcot’s Flower and Garden Festival

    New Orange Bird Sipper Debuts at Epcot’s Flower and Garden Festival

    A brand new Orange Bird sipper has flown into the Taste of Epcot International Flower & Garden Festival!

    The new sipper can be found at ‘The Citrus Blossom’ Outdoor Kitchen, which is located in Showcase Plaza. It’s decorated with an orange slice, orange blossoms, and larger arms.

    It also comes with an Orange-Lemon Smoothie (nonalcoholic). This smoothie is different from the Festival of the Arts, which tasted like a Creamsicle. The Orange-Lemon was more orange flavor and tasted almost like Tang! I loved it. Take a closer look below:

    A Cast Member also let us know that the old version will now be available at Sunshine Tree Terrace in the Magic Kingdom! The festival runs March 3rd to July 5th this year, which is over 4 months of food and flower packed fun.

    If you’re looking to book a Disney vacation reach out to me at Enchanted Kingdom Vacations with Kimberly.

  • Disney Closing at Least 20% of Disney Stores Shifting Focus to e-commerce

    Disney Closing at Least 20% of Disney Stores Shifting Focus to e-commerce

    Disney will close 20% of its brick-and-mortar Disney Store locations before the end of the year as part of a bigger focus on its e-commerce business, the company said Wednesday.

    At least 60 of its North American locations will close, the company said, citing changing consumer behaviors and a desire to link its online shopping experience to its Disney Parks apps and social media platforms. There are about 300 Disney Stores worldwide.

    Consumers have been moving to digital shopping over physical locations, and chains including Walmart Inc and Macy’s Inc have shuttered brick-and-mortar stores. The global coronavirus pandemic accelerated that change when people were forced to stay home.

    This move is meant to capitalize on consumers’ embrace of online shopping and address what shoppers “expect from a retailer,” said Stephanie Young, president, consumer products games and publishing, in a statement.

    “Over the past few years, we’ve been focused on meeting consumers where they are already spending their time, such as the expansion of Disney store shop-in-shops around the world,” Young said. “We now plan to create a more flexible, interconnected e-commerce experience that gives consumers easy access to unique, high-quality products across all our franchises.”

    This won’t affect more than 600 Disney Parks stores and other locations, including Disney stores inside Target stores.

  • Robert Downey Jr. Says ‘Never Say Never’ About Iron Man Return

    Robert Downey Jr. Says ‘Never Say Never’ About Iron Man Return

    Avenger’s star Robert Downey Jr is open to suiting up for a return to the Marvel Cinematic Universe as Tony Stark\Iron Man.

    Downey concluded an 11-year tenure as the armored Avenger in 2019’s box office-breaking Avengers: Endgame, where Stark sacrifices himself to defeat Thanos (Josh Brolin) and save the ever-expanding Marvel universe. After confirming in a December interview that he was moving on from Marvel, saying he’s “done all [he] could” with the franchise’s flagship character after a “creatively satisfying” reign launched with 2008’s Iron Man, Downey is leaving the door open to step back into the MCU.

    During a recent interview with GQ, Downey, who has was asked how Holland’s new film, Cherry, might affect his career. To which, he said, “Look, Tom won’t be playing Spider-Man when he’s 37. At least I hope not. And when you’re in the MCU, there’s a feeling of all life beginning with it and ending it. But there’s life outside too. I can confirm this. Been there, done that, got the T-shirt. It’s funny, I bumped into Keanu [Reeves] the other day, somewhere in Malibu, I think, and he told me he’d just been filming The Matrix again; he’d stepped back into that world that he once occupied. I asked him what it felt like: ‘Like being in Australia.’

    What I am saying is there was a Spider-Man before Tom Holland and there will be a Spider-Man after Tom Holland. That’s facts, Tommo. Sorry.”

    On being asked the much-awaited question about his return to the MCU, he said, “Well, I have alighted, for now. Real-world to save. But never say never.”

    Last year, the Iron Man star did admit he would return to the MCU on one condition.

    Appearing on The Joe Rogan Experience, the comedian host asked the actor: “Is the door to Iron Man totally closed because I don’t believe it is? You guys can go through time now. You’ve already opened up that door.”

    Downey Jr said: “There would have to be a super compelling argument and a series of events that made it obvious… We all have to do what [Marvel Studios boss] Kevin Feige says.”

  • First Trailer for New Mighty Ducks Series Coming to Disney Plus Released

    First Trailer for New Mighty Ducks Series Coming to Disney Plus Released

    Disney has released the first official trailer for “The Mighty Ducks” reboot series coming to Disney Plus.

    Emilio Estevez will be reprising his role as Coach Gordon Bombay in the new series dubbed “The Mighty Ducks: Game Changers.”

    Disney released the trailer for “The Mighty Ducks: Game Changers” Thursday, showing Estevez’s character called on to help a mother and her son start a new hockey team. Take a look at the trailer below:

    It’s been 25 years since the last iteration of the fictional hockey team. Minnesotans have a special place in their heart for the classic movies that were filmed right in the heart of the Twin Cities, and featured local spots like Mickey’s Diner in St. Paul and Band Box Diner in Minneapolis.

    The 10-episode season takes place in 2021 Minnesota and follows 12-year-old Evan Morrow (Brady Noon), who, after being dropped from the team, works with his mother Alex (Lauren Graham), to form their own squad.

    Estevez is an executive producer on the series and Graham is co-executive producer. The Mighty Ducks: Game Changers premieres on Disney+ on Friday, March 26.