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  • New Inside Out Ride To Open in 2019 at Disney California Adventure

    New Inside Out Ride To Open in 2019 at Disney California Adventure

    Pixar Pier opens tomorrow in Disney California Adventure park and today, Disney released some exciting details on a new “Inside Out” ride set to open in 2019 at the Inside Out Headquarters.

    Located on the western end of the pier, the lush and colorful Inside Out Headquarters will be the future home of Inside Out Emotional Whirlwind! When it debuts, this whimsical family-friendly attraction inspired by “Inside Out” will be—not surprisingly—full of emotions.

    There will be four exciting neighborhoods to discover at Pixar Pier in Disney California Adventure park —Incredibles Park, Toy Story Boardwalk, Pixar Promenade and Inside Out Headquarters.

    Also joining Pixar Pier in 2019 is Jessie’s Critter Carousel. Inspired by Jessie’s wilderness friends in the “Woody’s Roundup” television show from “Toy Story 2,” this reimagined attraction is a classic boardwalk carousel with a rootin’ tootin’ spin.

    In the meantime, visit Pixar Pier when it opens tomorrow, June 23 to discover many new experiences, including the Incredicoaster and Pixar Pal-A-Round attractions, Lamplight Lounge, Pixar-themed food locations and more!

  • New Ice Cream Bar Ears Are The Next Must Have For The Parks

    New Ice Cream Bar Ears Are The Next Must Have For The Parks

    If you’ll be wearing these new Minnie ears then you have great taste! Disney just dropped Ice Cream Bar inspired Minnie Ears and you’re definitely going to want to scoop these up!

    Disney had a lot of success with their Minnie Ears recently capitalizing on all the latest color trends. But with the newest release by Disney, they are going back to the classics and capitalizing on our love for Disney Snacks

    The Mickey Ice Cream Bar is one of the most beloved Disney Parks treats. It’s one of those classic snacks that every Disney fan has to try, and now, the Mickey ice cream bar is taking on a whole new stylish form – Ears! Yes, your beloved ice cream treat has been transformed into a new must-have accessory that’s perfect for summer.

    The sparkly sequined ears feature a bright on-trend pink bow.  And no don’t worry, they’re not ripped! They just have an adorable bite taken out of one ear. Looks just when I bite into one of these delicious treats!

    You can find these must-have new ears starting next week at Disneyland Resort, and starting in July at Walt Disney World.

    Take a look back at some of the most popular ears Disney has released recently:

  • Sneak Peek at Bing Bong’s Sweet Stuff in Pixar Pier at California Adventure

    Sneak Peek at Bing Bong’s Sweet Stuff in Pixar Pier at California Adventure

    Who’s your friend who likes to play? Bing Bong! The fluffy pink, imaginary friend from the Disney•Pixar film “Inside Out” isn’t here just to play, but he’s also going to be bringing you some sweet treats at his new shop, Bing Bong’s Sweet Stuff, at Disney California Adventure park!

    Located along Pixar Pier, new shop will open later this summer as a delightfully colorful merchandise and confectionery location. In addition to Bing Bong’s sweet candy tears, you can pick up saltwater taffy and rainbow cotton candy, as well as other must-try sweets!

    Here’s a sneak peek at just a few of the exciting treats to look forward to!

    Bing Bong’s Sweet Stuff

    Let’s start with the cake pops – If you’ve seen the adorable Nemo and Baby Dory Cake Pops available for Pixar Fest, you’ll be excited to learn that they will be part of a series of seasonal “Buddy” Cake Pops offered at Bing Bong’s Sweet Stuff! Every so often, these pops will change out to feature new characters, such as Wall•E and Eve, or Buzz and Woody. In addition, you’ll find cake pops inspired by “Inside Out,” featuring some of your favorite emotions.

    Bing Bong’s Sweet Stuff

    Next up are the awesome apples, like the Rainbow Unicorn Apple or the Bing Bong Apple. These Granny Smith apples are dipped in caramel and chocolate and decorated with colored sugar, fondant and marshmallows, and are definitely treats to satisfy your sweet tooth!

    Bing Bong’s Sweet Stuff

    Also available at Bing Bong’s Sweet Stuff will be an array of Pixar-themed popcorn, lollipops and candies, including Lemon Drops, Red Licorice and Sour Apple Balls. Saltwater taffy lovers can enjoy an assortment of flavors like Strawberry Banana and Peaches and Cream. Rainbow cotton candy will also be available in flavors like Blue Raspberry and Orange.

    Bing Bong’s Sweet Stuff

    Lastly, the shop will serve Memory Refreshers – frozen drinks that will come in all colors and flavors! One of the drinks is the Rainbow Unicorn, with grape soda, blue raspberry soda, lime, cherry, lemon-lime and rainbow candies. Another one is inspired by Bing Bong himself, Imaginary Pal, which will be made with pink lemonade and grape soda with rainbow cotton candy, topped with a marshmallow flower.

  • Star-Spangled Americana Collection Now Available for Summer Fun at Disney Parks

    Star-Spangled Americana Collection Now Available for Summer Fun at Disney Parks

    With Flag Day being celebrated on June 14 and Independence Day only a few weeks away, guests visiting Disney Parks this summer have plenty of options for getting into the patriotic spirit. Recently, Disney Parks Merchandise joined the star-spangled, summer celebration by releasing the Americana merchandise collection. Bathed in red, white, and blue, these new products are the latest on-trend offerings created especially for Disney Parks.

    Americana merchandise collection

    “Mixed with images Mickey and Minnie Mouse, this brightly colored assortment is the perfect accent to summer fun,” explained Katie Thompson, Global Merchandise Strategy manager at Disney Parks Merchandise.

    Guests looking to add Americana flair to their homes will find drinkware, a dessert plate, mugs, pillows, dish towels and more. Each item contains little details such as Mickey Mouse-shaped silhouettes or stylish embroidery. Eagle-eyed Guests may spot a red hidden Mickey icon in the star-shaped dish filled with white stars.

    Americana merchandise collection

    From T-shirts and dresses to striped Spirit Jerseys and pullovers, adults and kids will discover fresh and fashionable apparel and accessories painted with a patriotic color palette.

    Americana merchandise collection

    New headwear joins the mix with a wide-brimmed straw hat complete with embroidered lettering, or a baseball cap which features a metal bottle cap with bottle opener on the bill.

    Americana merchandise collection

    Fans of handbags by Dooney & Bourke will love the Crossbody bag, wallet and tote, each containing patriotic stylings and images of Mickey Mouse in red, white and blue.

    Adorable plush of everyone’s favorite sweethearts and collectible Disney pins round out this collection of Americana “must-haves.”

    Look for these products in shops at Disney Springs in Walt Disney World Resort including World of Disney, Marketplace Co-Op and Disney’s Pin Traders. Guests may also find the collection at the World of Disney in Downtown Disney District at Disneyland Resort, and via ShopDisney.com.

  • 2019 Disneyland Resort Grad Nite Dates Announced

    2019 Disneyland Resort Grad Nite Dates Announced

    Since 1961, high school seniors have been able to celebrate their accomplishments with fellow grads from around the country and create one final night of high school memories at the Disneyland Resort Grad Nite. Disney has just announced that in 2019, Grad Nite will return to Disney California Adventure park on select dates in May and June!

    2019 Disneyland Resort Grad Nite Dates:

    • May 10, 11, 17, 18, 21, 22, 28, 29, and 31
    • June 4, 5, 7, 8, 11, 12, and 14

    Each event night, Disney California Adventure park will be transformed into an end of year party central! From grooving along Route 66 with a dance party in Cars Land, to dropping into thrilling attractions like Guardians of the Galaxy – Mission: BREAKOUT! and the Incredicoaster, Grad Nite is the perfect way to cap off high school with an experience that will last a lifetime.

    A variety of ticket packages allow students to make the most of the party, including options to give them the opportunity to choose a Grad Nite visit that includes the Grad Nite experience at Disney California Adventure park in the evening, a full day Disney California Adventure park experience or a full day to experience both Disneyland park and Disney California Adventure park.

    Stay tuned, 2019 registration opens early this fall! For more information, visit

  • Preview Of New Play Disney Parks App Coming to Disneyland and Walt Disney World

    Preview Of New Play Disney Parks App Coming to Disneyland and Walt Disney World

    Back in April, Disney announced that they have created a new app which will allow guests to interact with their environment depending on where they are in the parks. Now we’re getting a sneak peek at the all-new mobile app, called Play Disney Parks, coming to guests at Disneyland Resort and Walt Disney World Resort this summer.

    Disney Play Parks App

    The Play Disney Parks app will allow guests to play with family and friends while waiting in line for some favorite attractions. There’s something for everyone to enjoy, from activities that interact with select attraction queues to games that bring favorite Disney stories to life in immersive new ways.

    Guests can also earn and share digital collectibles when they receive themed achievements, earned for experiences both in the app and across the Disney parks. And with the Disney trivia feature, family and friends can band together to see if they have what it takes to become Disney trivia masters as they discover fun facts about their favorite theme parks.

    Disney Play Parks App

    While the popular My Disney Experience app at Walt Disney World Resort and the Disneyland App at Disneyland Resort will continue serving guests in their vacation planning before and during their visit, the all-new Play Disney Parks app will soon allow guests to discover even more ways to enhance their in-park experience. Get ready to explore Disneyland Resort and Walt Disney World Resort like never before.

    The Disney Play Parks app is now available for pre-order on the App Store and Google Play.

  • New Rose Gold Sequined Purse and Backpack Is Bringing Back The Fever

    New Rose Gold Sequined Purse and Backpack Is Bringing Back The Fever

    Just when you thought they found a cure for Rose Gold Fever, Disney adds the cutests new additions to the collection. The new rose gold sequined clutch purse and a backpack are totes adorbs and already have fans going crazy.

    Now along with your Rose Gold Minnie ears and spirit jersey you can rock the whole ensemble in the parks! You’ll be strolling the parks with rose gold bling on your head, back and your hands.

    The Disney Loungefly backpack will run you about $85 and the clutch will run you $50. You can find them at Disney Clothiers Ltd. inside Disneyland or at the Downtown Disney Dress Shop.

    The accessories will also be available at Disney World and online later this Summer, according to Disney Style’s Instagram!

  • New Must Have Rainbow Sequined Minnie Mouse Ears are Bursting With Color

    New Must Have Rainbow Sequined Minnie Mouse Ears are Bursting With Color

    The recent fad over “the next hottest color” for sequined Minnie Ears is still heating up! From rose gold to millennial pink, finding the next hot color is a must. This time Disney came up with some really fabulous Minnie ears and it uses all the colors of the rainbow. The new glam headpiece is the brand’s “newest must-have” accessory at Disney Parks.

    In celebration of pride month Disney has released a set of rainbow-striped Minnie Mouse ear headbands and they are tots adorbs! Back and April, Disney added a flash of colors to the parks with the release of the Rainbow Mickey Ears hat that are super cool so you know Minnie needed a set of ears to celebrate as well!

    The super cute new ears will set you back about $24.99, but they are a great pair to wear in the park all year round!

    Even with a rainbow shining so bright, these new sequined Minnie Mouse Ears have taken the internet by storm. From Instagram to Twitter the reactions are overwhelmingly positive.  Comments on Disney’s official post have been blowing up with fans saying everything from ” omg neeeeddd”, to ” the new ‘rose gold’ ears are RAINBOW ears!” Guest are also breaking the internet with their own posts exclaiming how obsessed they are with the colorful ears.

    But wait! There is more… Minnie isn’t the only one getting a new rainbow headband. The new Rainbow Mickey Glow Ears are also a great way to sport your pride.

    This headband costs $18.77 and they light up and flash rainbow colors.

    You can find both sets of ears at multiple shops throughout the parks in Disneyland resort and Walt Disney World, so grab yours while you still can!

  • The Four Neighborhoods of Pixar Pier Opening This Summer at California Adventure Park

    The Four Neighborhoods of Pixar Pier Opening This Summer at California Adventure Park

    When Pixar Pier opens this summer in Disney California Adventure park, guests will find four whimsical neighborhoods inspired by beloved Pixar stories. Here’s a bit more detail on what to expect!

    Incredibles Park – Inspired by “The Incredibles,” Incredibles Park will be an inviting plaza featuring mid-century modern design aesthetics. Guests will enter through an archway where the iconic Incredibles logo will be seen overhead. Once inside, the new Incredicoaster will take you on a thrilling race alongside the Parr family. A combination of character figures, lighting, music and special effects will bring all the action to life! Upon exiting the attraction, the Jack-Jack Cookie Num Nums stand will tempt guests with freshly-baked treats.

    Toy Story Boardwalk – Adjacent to Incredibles Park, Toy Story Boardwalk will be themed to “Toy Story.” Guests will be shrunk down to the size of a toy on the fan-favorite Toy Story Midway Mania! Jessie the yodeling cowgirl will invite you for a rootin’ tootin’ spin on Jessie’s Critter Carousel (opening in 2019). At Poultry Palace, big appetites and small fries alike can enjoy a fun meal inspired by Pixar’s short, “Toy Story Toon: Small Fry.” There will even be a fun-sized Zurg—perfect for photo ops! You can also stop by Señor Buzz Churros, where Buzz has switched into Spanish mode to offer this classic treat. ¡Delicioso!

    Pixar Promenade – This charming seaside promenade inspired by classic turn-of-the-century California boardwalks will celebrate the heartwarming stories and beloved characters from all of Pixar’s films. The focal point of Pixar Promenade will be the Pixar Pal-A-Round. This reimagining of a guest favorite will still include the iconic face of Mickey Mouse on the Paradise Bay side of the wheel. But now, each of the 24 gondolas will feature different pairs of Pixar pals!

    Pixar Promenade will also feature the Games of the Boardwalk, offering guests a chance to test their skills and win a prize. The four colorful game booths will include Heimlich’s Candy Corn Toss, Wall-E Space Race, La Luna Star Catcher and Bullseye Stallion Stampede. Also featured along the promenade will be a classic band-shell stage, ideal for musical entertainment acts and encounters with your favorite Pixar characters. Bing Bong’s Sweet Stuff will feature delightful confections, including saltwater taffy and rainbow cotton candy. For some savory bites, head over to Angry Dogs, where the dogs heat up as Anger from “Inside Out” burns with rage!

    Inside Out Headquarters – Located on the western end of the pier, the lush and colorful area inspired by “Inside Out” will be known as Inside Out Headquarters. This playground for the emotions will feature a whimsical family-friendly attraction, scheduled to open at a later date.

  • The Abandoned West Coast EPCOT Plans and What Could Have Been

    The Abandoned West Coast EPCOT Plans and What Could Have Been

    From the moment Michael Eisner became CEO of The Walt Disney Company in 1984, plans for expansion at both Disneyland and Walt Disney World were on the forefront of his mind and in 1991 Eisner’s original plans for the expansion of the Disney empire in Anaheim included a version of Orlando’s EPCOT called WestCOT.

    In 1991, Disney announced plans to build WestCOT on the site of Disneyland’s parking lot. It was themed around a Utopian vision of the future, similar to EPCOT Center at Walt Disney World, and would be the first Disney theme park to contain hotels within the park.

    WestCOT was a planned second theme park for the Disneyland Resort in Anaheim, California. It was essentially a replica of EPCOT Center at the Walt Disney World Resort in Lake Buena Vista, Florida, and was dedicated to the celebration of human achievement, namely technological innovation and international culture. The park was represented by SpaceStation Earth, a larger version of the geodesic sphere Spaceship Earth featured at EPCOT Center.

    Westcoast Epcot

    The project would have been made up of two parts: Future World and a kind of World Showcase area. Future would still be a place for guests to get hands on with science, but the World Showcase would be a little different. Instead of being divided into individual countries, the area would be split into different regions like the The Americas, Europe, Asia and others. Rides included a James Bond-esque chase on a train, a trip through an Egyptian palace and a Native American Spirit Lodge.

    In the 1990s, The Walt Disney Company decided to expand the original Disneyland Park into a multi-park, multi-resort business model with WestCOT intended to be the centerpiece. A ton of fanfare came with the new projects announcement and the mere thought of it had Disneyland fans waiting with bated breath, but the project had more than a few hurdles.

    The biggest challenge was the budget. WestCOT project was projected to cost an estimated $3.1 billion which was a lot back then, even for Disney. The company wasn’t able to find any funding from outside sources and the price tag was a large part of the decision not to move forward with the project.

    The project was scrapped in 1995, but Disney would still be moving forward with plans for a second theme park in Anaheim, however; and after a three-day summit in Colorado the plans for what would truly come next were born. The planned site for WestCOT would later house what would become the resort’s second theme park, Disney’s California Adventure Park, which opened in 2001.