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Exclusive Pixar Fest Merchandise at the Disneyland Resort

Now through September 3, the first-ever Pixar Fest at the Disneyland Resort celebrates the heartwarming stories and characters of Pixar films. Guests of all ages can get into the spirit with fun Pixar Fest merchandise—from apparel and accessories, to home goods and souvenirs. Here’s a roundup of the new merch!

On the apparel front, pullover sweaters, t-shirts and baseball caps feature colorful Pixar Fest character designs. Items are available in men’s, women’s and youth sizes, so you can easily match with your friends and family.

Guests can embody their favorite Pixar characters with special themed headwear. From Woody, Space Alien, WALL•E, EVE and Lightning McQueen ears to Buzz Lightyear glow headbands, and hair bows inspired by Dory, Jessie, and Mike and Sulley, it might be difficult to just choose one character!

Best friends visiting the Disneyland Resort can commemorate their visit with Pixar-themed friendship charm bracelets. With nine sets of Pixar pal charms, friends can choose their favorites or collect them all.

Continue the celebration of friendship and beyond with special drinkware that adds a little Pixar flair to your beverages. “Ooh” and “ahh” with a Light Up Tumbler, which features an illuminated claw reaching down toward our little friend. For tea and coffee lovers, pick up a mug adorned with Pixar pals.

Send a message to a friend with a special Pixar Fest greeting card. The note cards feature Pixar pals Lightning McQueen and Mater, Dug and Russell, Remy and Linguini, and Sulley and Boo on the front cover, with space to write a personalized message for your friend inside.

Take home the fun with a puzzle magnet featuring Pixar Fest character artwork—iconic Pixar characters will come to life on your refrigerator!

You can even bring the Pixar spirit into your holiday celebrations later this year. Two-sided, Pixar Fest ceramic disk ornaments showcase Pixar friends Mike and Sulley, WALL•E and EVE, Miguel and Dante, and Joy and Anger, with one pal on each side.

These Pixar Fest items are available throughout the resort for a limited time, including Emporium in Disneyland park, Knick’s Knacks in Disney California Adventure park, World of Disney in Downtown Disney District.

May 8, 2018
Celebrate National Share A Coke Day Today At Disney Parks

Today is National Share a Coke Day, and what better way to celebrate than with these new 20oz “Share a Coke” Disney bottles! At both Disneyland and Walt Disney World Resorts, you will soon find brand new bottles featuring three iconic Disney attractions.

You’ll be able to share a Coke at Haunted Mansion, a Diet Coke in Tomorrowland, and a Coke Zero Sugar at Big Thunder Mountain Railroad at both Disneyland park in California and Magic Kingdom Park in Florida.

They’re all picture perfect, and can be found at many of the outdoor vending and merchandise locations throughout the parks, in addition to a variety of Coca-Cola fountain beverages available at all of our restaurants and quick-service locations.

So grab a friend and share a Disney experience together with these fun – and refreshing! – new “Share a Coke” bottles.

May 8, 2018
Meet The Redhead From Pirates of the Caribbean Ride In Person At Disneyland

Guests have been chanting “we wants the redhead” for years and now they are finally getting what they want! Arriving soon at Disneyland park will be a fierce and independent pirate known as Redd and she’ll soon be in New Orleans Square Disneyland where you can actually meet her in person.

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.

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!”

Redd is no longer anyones bride, auctioned or otherwise, and according to Disney it seems she’s only married to the coin!

Keep an eye out for Redd this summer strolling around New Orleans Square!

May 4, 2018
Unions at Disneyland Are Putting ‘Living Wage Ordinance’ On Anaheim Ballot

Unions representing Disneyland have band together in an effort to gather enough signatures to put a ballot measure before Anaheim voters that would require Disneyland to pay the resort workers a “living wage.”

The coalition is made up of 11 labor unions and they have been pushing for higher wages at Disneyland Resort and nearby hotels. They says they plan to present a petition with about 20,000 signatures to the Anaheim city clerk’s office this morning.

The measure would end up on the November ballot if enough signatures are verified and would ask voters to require Disney and other large Anaheim employers that accept city subsidies to pay workers a minimum of $15 an hour starting Jan. 1, 2019. Salaries would then rise $1 an hour every Jan. 1 through 2022. Once the wages reach $18 an hour, annual raises would then be based on the cost of living.

The petition drive was launched by a coalition of employee unions shortly after a survey — that found that 73% of Disney employees who were questioned said they don’t earn enough to pay for such basic expenses as rent, food and gas — was released in February. It also found that 11% of resort employees have been homeless or have not had a place of their own in the last two years.

The survey was conducted by the Economic Roundtable, a nonprofit research organization in Los Angeles, and the Urban & Environmental Policy Institute at Occidental College.

To qualify for the November ballot, the unions needed to collect the signatures of 10%, or 13,150, of the voters in Anaheim. The coalition of unions says it deployed at least 50 volunteers each day since April 12 to collect the 20,000 signatures.

Disney officials have said that the average annual pay for hourly workers at the resort is $37,000, which calculates to about $17.80 an hour.

May 1, 2018
Disneyland After Dark Announces Second Star Wars-Themed Celebration on May 9
Exciting news Star Wars fans! Due to unprecedented demand for the Disneyland After Dark – Star Wars Nite event Disney has added a second celebration of Star Wars on May 9!

Guests at this after-hours event will once again have special access to Disneyland park to celebrate a galaxy far, far away. You’re also encouraged to come dressed in favorite Star Wars attire!

This next Star Wars-themed celebration will give you a chance to experience many of the same offerings from the first Star Wars Nite event, including:
- After-hours access to Disneyland park, with mix-in access beginning at 6 p.m.
- Special entertainment, including a galactic dance party and character encounters!
- Themed décor and immersive Star Wars-themed photo opportunities.
- Specialty food and beverage offerings.
- Commemorative lanyard, event credential and unlimited downloads of Disney PhotoPass photos taken during the event.
Additionally, they will be adding new experiences for this second celebration of Star Wars, which will include:
- - Opportunity to be among the first to purchase Solo: A Star Wars Story pins (quantities are limited).
  - An additional Star Wars-themed photo opportunity.
  - Acme Archives Limited artist showcase and signing.
  - Book signing for “It’s Your Universe” (quantities are limited).
As a reminder, beginning May 4, all Disneyland park guests will be able to enjoy these new and returning Star Wars experiences:
- “March of First Order” – Captain Phasma guides a squad of First Order stormtroopers through Tomorrowland in a dramatic show of force.
- Encounter Rey – Meet the Resistance’s newest hero at Star Wars Launch Bay.
- Hyperspace Mountain – This popular transformation of Space Mountain returns!
A limited quantity of tickets will be available starting May 1.
May 1, 2018
Rainbow Mickey Ears Adding An Extra Flash of Colors to Disney Parks

Disney Parks has just released these new Rainbow Mickey ears and they are really adding some color to the parks! Now Disney fans can show off their pride and their love of Mickey Mouse with ears that Disney calls Mickey Mouse Rainbow Love.

The ears feature a red hat with the magical mouse’s hands making a rainbow heart on the front. The actual ears also feature stripes of color.

Social media is already buzzing about the news ears! Joey Graceffa — actor, singer and YouTube personality — wore a pair of the rainbow-printed ears during his recent trip to Disneyland with his boyfriend, Daniel Preda and he took to Instagram to show them off.

in a 🌊 full of people you’re all i 👀 thank you @disneyland for a day full of magic, new video, link in bio! 🌈 #GetMoreHappy

A post shared by Joey Graceffa (@joeygraceffa) on Apr 24, 2018 at 2:49pm PDT

Currently the new Rainbow Mickey Ears are a park exclusive. They retail for $17.00 and can be found at both Disneyland Resort and Walt Disney World.

“We offer a wide range of merchandise items that appeal to guests of diverse backgrounds.” a spokesperson for the company said. The new merchandise comes just ahead of Gay Pride Month, which happens annually in June.

April 28, 2018
A Sweet-Lover’s Guide To Pixar Fest Treats at Disneyland Resort
If you have a sweet tooth then Pixar Fest at Disneyland Resort is where you want to be! All four candy shops – Pooh Corner and Candy Palace at Disneyland park, Trolley Treats at Disney California Adventure park, and Marceline’s Confectionery at the Downtown Disney District – have filled their windows with themed treats inspired by everyone’s favorite Disney•Pixar stories.

Here’s a quick guide to help you find all the sweets! Because you won’t want to miss out on them and you will definitely want to get some cute pics with them.

Candy Palace (Main Street, U.S.A., Disneyland park)
- Grape Soda Cake Pop – Inspired by Disney•Pixar’s film “Up,” this grape-flavored cake pop is dipped in white chocolate and covered in purple sugar.
- Pixar Ball Cake Pop (Available through June 22) – A vanilla cake pop inspired by everyone’s favorite bouncing ball!
- Buttercup Apple (Available through June 22) – Inspired by the lovable Buttercup from Disney•Pixar’s “Toy Story 3,” this candy apple is dipped in white chocolate and decorated with marshmallows, yellow sugar, pink chocolate, and a corn chip horn.
- Alien Apple (Available through June 22) – Oooooooo, we are eternally grateful for this candy apple dipped in green and blue chocolate and decorated with blue and purple sugar, white and dark chocolate eyes, a mini-marshmallow antenna, marshmallow ears, and a dark chocolate smile.
- Pixar Ball Apple (Available starting June 23) – Dipped in yellow chocolate, this candy apple is striped with blue chocolate and blue sugar and topped with a fondant star.
- Alien Cake Pop (Available starting June 23) – This chocolate cake pop is dipped in green and white chocolate and decorated with marshmallows and blue and purple sugar.
- Dug Cake Pop (Available starting June 23) – I have just met this chocolate cake pop, and I love this chocolate cake pop! It’s dipped in white chocolate, covered in gold sugar, and decorated with marshmallow ears, dark and white chocolate, and small round candy-coated chocolates.
- Russell Cake Pop (Available starting June 23) – The candy must be explored! This chocolate cake pop is dipped in yellow chocolate and decorated with white chocolate, orange sugar, and small round candy-coated chocolates.
Pooh Corner (Critter Country, Disneyland park)
- Baby Dory Cake Pop – You won’t be forgetting this cake pop! It’s a yummy chocolate cake pop dipped in white chocolate and decorated with blue sugar, white and dark chocolate, and sour belts.
- Nemo Cake Pop – No more Mr. Grumpy Gills after eating this chocolate cake pop. It’s dipped in white chocolate and decorated with orange sugar, small round candy-coated chocolates, white and dark chocolate, and sour belts.
- Grape Soda Cake Pop
- Pixar Ball Cake Pop (Available through June 22)
- Pixar Ball Apple (Available starting June 23)
Trolley Treats (Buena Vista Street, Disney California Adventure park)
- Pixar Ball Cake Pop
- Grape Soda Cake Pop
- Mike Wazowski Crisped Rice Treat – I can’t believe it! A crispy treat inspired by the green monster himself from Disney•Pixar’s “Monsters, Inc.” Dipped in green chocolate and decorated with white and dark chocolate, blue sugar, chewy chocolate candy horns, and small round candy-coated chocolates, this is something you won’t want to put back where it came from (or so help me)!
- Lightning McQueen Apple (Available through June 22) – Ka’chow! This candy apple is dipped in red chocolate and decorated with red sugar, marshmallow wheels, white and dark chocolate, sour belts, and small round candy-coated chocolates.
- Tow Mater Apple (Available through June 22) – Just towed in, this candy apple is dipped in milk chocolate, dusted in orange powder, and decorated with mini-marshmallow headlights, chewy chocolate candy, marshmallow wheels, white and dark chocolate, and small round candy-coated chocolates.
- Pixar Ball Apple (Available starting June 23)
Marceline’s Confectionery (Downtown Disney District)
- Grape Soda Cake Pop
- Nemo Apple – You’ll be swimming out to sea to touch this candy apple dipped in white chocolate, covered in orange sugar, and decorated with hand-cut marshmallows, white and dark chocolate, and small round candy-coated chocolates
- Dory Apple – Just keep swimming to find this candy apple dipped in white chocolate, covered in blue sugar, and decorated with hand-cut marshmallows, yellow sugar, white and dark chocolate, and small round candy-coated chocolates
- Pixar Ball Cake Pop (Available through June 22)
- Pixar Ball Apple (Available starting June 23)
Remember – these sweet, sweet candies are only available for the duration of Pixar Fest at Disneyland Resort, which runs through September 3. So make sure to come on out and get your sugar rush before it’s too late! If you’re looking for all of the food and beverage offerings available for Pixar Fest, see my recent Foodie Guide.
April 28, 2018
First Look: New Incredicoaster Trains at Disney California Adventure Park

When Pixar Pier opens this summer California Screamin’ will be permanently transformed into Incredicoaster! The attraction is already closed for construction and today Disney gives us a first glimpse of the new Incredicoaster trains that will ride the rails of the newly redesigned high-speed wooden roller coaster.

Disney Imagineers have been putting the final details on the new trains, which will take you on a thrilling race alongside “The Incredibles.” The superhero family, each with special gifts, will race alongside guests during the attraction, trying to catch their baby Jack-Jack.

The Incredicoaster will glide around Pixar Pier on steel tracks that cover a distance of almost 1-1/8 miles—the longest and fastest roller coaster at the Disneyland Resort. The attraction will feature a super combination of character figures, lighting, music and special effects, bringing all the action of “The Incredibles” to life!

The coaster’s existing tunnels will be fully enclosed, and the character of Mrs. Incredible, also known as Elastigirl, will stretch inside, over the heads of coaster riders, trying to catch her baby.

The new loading area for the ride will be a soaring glass mid-century-modern building inspired by the Parr family home in the movie. Music will be provided that hypes the new “Incredibles 2” movie slated to open July 14.

There has been a 13-year wait for The Incredibles 2, finally coming to theaters next year, but the anticipation is even higher as we wait for Incredicoaster’s debut this summer. You can enter for a chance to win a Pixar Pier getaway here! The new area opens June 23 at Disney California Adventure park.

April 23, 2018
Cherry Blossom Minnie Ears Are The Newest Hot Seller At Disneyland Tokyo

As much of the world is still recovering from Rose Gold and Millennial Pink fever it seems a new color fad may be the only cure. These brand-new Cherry Blossom sequined Minnie ears are extremely popular and selling out fast at Tokyo Disneyland Resort.

The ears debuted back in early March at both Tokyo Disneyland and Tokyo DisneySea just in time for sakura season — a.k.a. cherry blossom season — and these new ears are so popular that they’ve been hard to keep on the shelves.

🌸🐭🌸Sakura ears🌸🐭🌸 桜のカチューシャらしい😂昼くらいまだボンボにあったけど、今通ったらボンボなくなってた😂 園内は沢山ありました😊 海外のよりピンクピンクしてるよ〜🌸

A post shared by 人間嫌いのビース子さん (@kwmhkk) on Feb 28, 2018 at 9:15pm PST

Springtime in Japan is nothing less than magical. From late March to mid-April, or even early may, the country’s iconic Cherry Blossoms capture the attention of visitors and locals as their beautiful pink flowers blanket the country in soft, colorful splendor.

This makes these the perfect mouse ears for people who are trying to get into the Sakura Spirit and love to seasonally match their ensemble. Perhaps these aren’t really a cure for the latest color fads at all, but rather meant to help fed the addiction of Minnie Mouse headband collectors.

Don’t worry, even though cherry blossom season is nearly over you can still grab these if there are not sold out. You can also find them online for as low as $30.

April 23, 2018
Voice of ‘Coco’ Luis Ángel Jaramillo Visits Disneyland

Actor Luis Ángel Jaramillo, the voice behind the character of Miguel in the Latin American release of the Disney•Pixar film “Coco,” recently visited the Disneyland Resort for the first time. While exploring Disneyland park, Luis Ángel also met up with the famed Mariachi Divas for an impromptu performance!

Check out the video of his visit to the mouse in the video below from Disney Parks!

Relive every wonder-filled moment when you bring home “Coco” today. Now available on Digital, Movies Anywhere and Blu-ray.

You can also see the story of “Coco” come to life during Pixar Fest, going on now through September 3.

April 20, 2018