The end of the school year is near and if you’re graduating this year, figuring out how to decorate your graduation cap, with that Disney·Pixar flare, is at the top of your to do list.
These DIY grad caps inspired by UP, Edna Mode, and Finding Nemo are simple to create and with one of these designs, you’ll be sure to be crowned the most creative of your class!
Take a look at the video below to see just how to make them:
You just kept swimming and it’s time to graduate!
A 69-year-old North Carolina woman was recently arrested at Disney World when CBD oil was found in her purse at a security check point.
Hester Jordan Burkhalter began using CBD oil for her arthritis after her doctor recommended it. She even had a note from the medical professional in her purse at the time of arrest, but it didn’t matter.
She then spent 12 hours behind bars before being released on a $2,000 bond. Orange County Sheriff’s Office officials have said that their deputy was just following the law, but the charges against Burkhalter were eventually dropped.
Burkhalter told Fox 35 that she had been planning on the trip for two years. “I have really bad arthritis in my legs, in my arms and in my shoulder,” she said. “I use (CBD oil) for the pain because it helps.” When she was stopped by security outside of the Magic Kingdom, however, she was arrested. “I’ve never had but maybe one speeding ticket in my life.”
Despite the fact that it’s sold on store shelves across the state, CBD oil is still technically illegal in the state of Florida (unless the user has a prescription). This has created a confusing situation in the Sunshine State.
When you book a Walt Disney World Resort vacation, picking out your MagicBand and customized with your name and favorite color is part of the fun! And soon, Disney will be adding the option to upgrade the complimentary solid-color MagicBand that comes with your reservation.
Soon, Disney Resort hotel guests and new and renewing Annual Passholders will have the option to upgrade, at a discounted price, to one of more than 30 new MagicBand upgrade options featuring favorite Disney characters and designs. These new MagicBand upgrade options will be available for pre-arrival purchase at a special price that reflects a $14.99 discount off the regular retail cost through the My Disney Experience website.
Check out the video below to get a sneak peek:
A colorful selection of complimentary MagicBands is still available for guests who choose not to upgrade. The new upgrade options can also be shipped to guests’ homes (U.S. addresses only) if ordered 11 or more days ahead of arrival and can be personalized if done so at least 6 or more days ahead of arrival.
The MagicBand, which recently celebrated its fifth anniversary, effortlessly links the Walt Disney World Resort vacation choices and plans guests make in the My Disney Experience app – from entering the parks to redeeming FastPass+ selections, using dining plan credits, linking Disney PhotoPass photos and more.
A man jumped off Big Thunder Mountain Railroad to retrieve his phone, ruining the rest of the ride for all of the other passengers.
The video was posted back in January 2018, but the story has really started picking up steam this week online with news outlets across the internet reacting the incident.
As the Big Thunder Mountain Railroad ride climbed to a big drop, the man jumped out of his carriage to ‘retrieve his phone’ as you can see in the video below.
A father filming the roller coaster captured the moment the other passenger stepped out of the ride to retrieve the ‘shattered’ phone.
The ride was stopped completely as an announcer said there were “technical difficulties.” They even made everyone in line get out and told them to comeback at a later time.
No injuries were reported from the incident.
Yesterday, guests visiting Epcot cheered as the U.S. Navy Blue Angels performed several magical passes above the iconic Spaceship Earth attraction in honor of Military Appreciation Month.
The Blue Angels executed two flyovers at 500 feet, roaring by at speeds of more than 250 mph. During one of the passes, the pilots performed a perfect “Delta Break” maneuver above the Spaceship Earth.
Many guests at Epcot, which included visiting U.S.military personnel, veterans and their families, said it was a special experience watching some of the world’s best pilots in action during their Disney vacation. Take a look at the amazing video below:
“I did two tours in Vietnam and I was on the USS Somers and to see them go right over Spaceship Earth and on the second pass, when they split up – it was awesome,” Epcot guest and Navy veteran James Fredricks said. “I can’t help myself from getting emotional about it.”
Supporting the U.S. Armed Forces and celebrating their service has long been a Disney tradition. After the celebration at Epcot, the Blue Angels travel south – to the Fort Lauderdale Air Show in Florida.
Peter Mayhew, who is known to fans worldwide as the lovable Wookiee Chewbacca from “Star Wars”, has died at the age of 74, according to his agent.
The London actor played Chewbacca in “Star Wars” (1977), “The Empire Strikes Back” (1980), “Return of the Jedi” (1983), “Revenge of the Sith” (2005) and “The Force Awakens” (2015). He also consulted on “The Last Jedi” to help teach his successor.
Mayhew died on April 30 with his family by his side in his North Texas home. He is survived by his wife, Angie, and three children. His official Twitter account shared the news Thursday, as you can see in the post below:
The family of Peter Mayhew, with deep love and sadness, regrets to share the news that Peter has passed away. He left us the evening of April 30, 2019 with his family by his side in his North Texas home. pic.twitter.com/YZ5VLyuK0u
— Peter Mayhew (@TheWookieeRoars) May 2, 2019
“He put his heart and soul into the role of Chewbacca and it showed in every frame of the films from his knock-kneed running, firing his bowcaster from the hip, his bright blue eyes, down to each subtle movement of his head and mouth,” his family said. “But, to him, the Star Wars family meant so much more to him than a role in a film.”
He established the Peter Mayhew Foundation to provide funds for those in need, and suported the 501st Legion, Wounded Warriors, Make-a-Wish and other non-profits. Donations may be made to the Peter Mayhew Foundation.
“His kindness, generosity and care will live on in the Peter Mayhew Foundation with Angie taking the helm as his voice,” his family said.
There will be a memorial service for friends and family on June 29, with a memorial for fans in Los Angeles in early December at EmpireCon. He is survived by his wife, Angie, and three children.
These are DEFINITELY the tastes you’re looking for. In celebration of May the 4th, Disneyland park is offering a few Star Wars specialty eats and treats!
Found throughout Tomorrowland, these offerings are all available for one weekend only, May 4th and 5th. So take a look below at all the tasty goodness so you’ll know exactly what to look for.
First up, Star Wars Red and Blue Churros! These can be found at the churro cart near Buzz Lightyear Astro Blasters, choose between a churro dusted with red sugar or blue sugar and then have an EPIC CHURRO BATTLE BETWEEN LIGHT AND DARK with your friends before chowing down on the out-of-this-world deliciousness.
Galactic Grill will have a selection of yummy Star Wars-inspired dishes, including the Dark Side Chicken Sandwich with fried chicken breast, coleslaw, and Asian sweet chili sauce served with your choice of Greek yogurt or fries. There’s also a Chili Cheese Burger as well as the Loaded Fleet Fries – seasoned waffle fries topped with bulgogi shredded pork and Asian slaw.
Specialty non-alcoholic beverages available at Galactic Grill include Padawan Punch (a Granny Smith Apple-flavored slush) and the Rogue Slush (a watermelon-flavored slush). You can also grab a few cool novelties here, including an exclusive Star Wars-themed Travel Mug, Darth Vader and Captain Phasma Steins, and the adorable BB-8 Sipper (all available while supplies last).
If you’re looking for a souvenir popcorn bucket, you can find a special base popcorn bucket featuring a Hoth-themed design at the Tomorrowland Popcorn Cart while supplies last.
Finally, at Alien Pizza Planet, chow down on the Outer Rim Pasta. This dish comes with sausage, peppers, creamy tomato sauce, and tomato relish served with the chef’s choice of pasta.
The family at Disney Animal Kingdom just got a little bit bigger. a healthy baby western lowland gorilla was born on May 1 at the park to mom Kashata and dad Gino.
Both mom and baby are doing well and bonding onstage at Gorilla Falls Exploration Trail with the rest of the family troop. The entire family even joined in the celebration of the new baby’s arrival with a special enrichment tactic to reveal the baby’s gender.
Turns out, it’s a girl! And her name is Grace! Check out the video of Kashata and Grace’s first moments bonding onstage at Gorilla Falls Exploration Trail below:
Kashata and the baby’s father, Gino, were chosen to breed through the Species Survival Plan (SSP). The program is overseen by the Association of Zoos and Aquariums and ensures responsible breeding of critically endangered species, such as western lowland gorillas, so they will have healthy, genetically diverse populations for years to come.
The team of Disney animal care experts has decided to name the baby Grace after the GRACE gorilla sanctuary in the Democratic Republic of Congo, which is dedicated to helping gorillas orphaned by poaching. Animal care experts from Disney’s Animal Kingdom have spent more than 10 years helping the GRACE team and local community rehabilitate orphan gorillas and protect the species in the wild.
Guests visiting Disney’s Animal Kingdom can join in the celebration of the baby’s arrival by visiting Gorilla Falls Exploration Trail and may catch a glimpse of Kashata and the baby. Exclusive photo opportunities are also available, as well as a specialty cupcake, available for purchase at Tamu Tamu Refreshments.
Walt Disney World revealed a new logo for Hollywood Studios during a celebration of its 30th anniversary today.
The new logo, which will be rolled out later this year, was revealed during a special #DisneyParksLIVE stream of this morning’s celebration. Disney says that with Toy story Land and Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge, this is a whole new park and it calls for a whole new logo.
The celebration started early this morning with “Disney’s Hollywood Studios 30th Anniversary Star-Studded Celebration cavalcade starring Mickey and friends” and concluded with the logo reveal at the end. Take a look at the video below to relive the moment.
During the two day media preview of the 30th anniversary we got a close look at some of these new attractions coming to the park in the near future. Take a look below:
As we previously reported, “Mickey & Minnie’s Runaway Railway” at Disney’s Hollywood Studios, is opening in 2020 and today Disney has revealed several exciting new details!
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. They say it’s an ear worm for sure!
We got a preview of the the ride marquee, as you can see in the pic above, which will hang on the Chinese Theatre when the attraction opens. Then we got a chance to see what the ride vehicles will look like as you can see below. On the left in normal lighting and on the right in black lighting.
One you make it inside past the marquee, the pre-show are will feature a brand new Mickey Mouse animated short called “Perfect Picnic.”
Goofy will be driving the train once you make it on the ride and one of the most interesting take aways from todays press event is that the whistle that will be heard in Mickey & Minnie’s Runaway Railway will be the actual whistle used from 1928’s “Steamboat Willie.”
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 teams helping create the attraction are currently working with partners at Disney Television Animation—the people who create the popular and award-winning Mickey Shorts – to keep the characters and story authentic and to make sure you’re able to step through the movie screen and join Mickey and his friends like never before.