Adorable New Carl And Ellie Valentine’s Day Plush Set Spotted At Epcot!
Share this Carl and Ellie Valentine’s Day plush set with the person that makes your life the greatest adventure! We found the adorable plush couple from Pixar’s Up at the Creations Shop in Epcot for $39.99, they appear to be sold out online now, so if you have a chance to visit the parks or Disney Springs and spot this cute set, definitely get it.
Carl Fredricksen and his lifelong love Ellie are paired together in this special Valentine’s Day plush set that features them in their younger versions with stylish outfits inside a heart shaped box! They are so adorable and a must have since is a very unique merch piece that we don’t see often.
Walt Disney World 50th Anniversary Amazon Echo Holder By Otter Box!
Bring one of the most beloved characters home with this Walt Disney World 50th Anniversary Amazon Echo Holder by Otter Box! This holder will bring the fun of Disney to your home with a playful, secure and durable stand, a must have for sure.
This holder is available for 1st and 2nd generation of Amazon Echo Show and features blue and gold colors to match the magical celebration, Mickey ears, a gold bow and the Walt Disney World 50th anniversary with Cinderella Castle logo on the back. So pretty!
You can order yours on Amazon for $24.99 and remember the world’s most magical celebration for years to come!
Hugh Jackman Shares Sneak Peek of Wolverine in Deadpool 3
Marvel fans thought Hugh Jackman had hung up his claws as Wolverine, but the actor teased us with the news that he (Jackman) will be back in action as Logan in the upcoming Deadpool 3. Jackman will be joining his lifelong rival Ryan Reynolds in the third installment in the wildly popular Deadpool franchise, now in the MCU. Reynolds and Jackman promised that the newest installment of Deadpool will not undo the powerful ending of Logan.
The original ending of “The Wolverine” teased the classic costume but never made the film’s final cut. In the X-Men films, we toyed with the notion of the vintage look wolverine costume making an appearance; however, fans of the yellow suit never got their wish. Now, Hugh Jackman shared a photo on his Instagram stories that has us holding out hope that we’ll see the Yellow and Black as part of Deadpool 3.
Jackman shared a photo of Deadpool and Wolverine’s masks by BossLogic. This doesn’t mean Jackman will be rocking this look in Deadpool 3, but we can certainly dream. Jackman seems excited to revisit a character he said he was done playing. Stay tuned for more Deadpool 3 rumors and production updates.
New Figment Luggage Tags, Magnets And More At Epcot Festival Of The Arts!
We spotted our favorite imaginative dragon merchandise at Epcot Festival of the Arts! We found Figment luggage tags, magnets and airpod cases so you can have a spark of imagination and color everywhere you go!
Figment will leave a colorful trace that you can’t miss with these luggage tags! One is heart shaped with the fun dragon in the middle surrounded by colorful butterflies and the Festival of the Arts logo at the bottom.
The second luggage tag is blue with Figment laying down and a starlit night background, very cute!
The magnets also come in two different designs, one in black with a colorful “Make Every Day A Work Of Art” quote and other in blue with the Epcot International Festival of the Arts logo in a chalk style surrounded by rainbow color doodles.
The AirPod cases come in two colors purple and blue, the Festival of the Arts logo and Figment!
Take a closer look at these merch items in our Instagram post:
Disney Collaborates With CreativeSoul Photography For Diverse Dolls Inspired By Disney Princesses!
Disney is collaborating with black-owned business CreativeSoul Photography for a special edition artist series collection of dolls across the African diaspora inspired by Disney Princesses!
This CreativeSoul Doll Collection is based on the work of founders Regis and Kahran Bethencourt as they reimagine what a classic Disney princess would look through a diverse lens and the results are stunning.
The dolls feature natural hairstyles and intricate Afrocentric fabrics and adornments while playing tribute to four different princesses: Tiana, Rapunzel, Cinderella and Snow White.
These dolls will be featured at Epcot International Festival of the Arts where Regis and Kahran will be signing books and dolls on Feb 3-5. In addition, they will have a series of five photographic prints of the models which inspired the dolls including a bonus print paying tribute to Elsa.
“Our mission has always been to bring bold inspired images of people of color to life” said Kahran. “We are both exited and proud of this project and hope that through the lens of photography, it will help further empower young girls of colors and show they can be a princess too” added Regis.
The CreativeSoul Doll Collection retails for $59.99 each and will be available at shopDisney, Walt Disney World and Disneyland starting Feb 3.
Zip-A-Dee-Doo-Dah Song Removed from Magic Kingdom Entrance Loop
The song “Zip-A-Dee-Doo-Dah” from Disney’s 1946 live-action and animated movie Song of the South has been removed from the Magic Kingdom entrance music loop.
Today is the final day of operations for Splash Mountain at Walt Disney World, which features the song.
Zip-a-Dee-Doo-Dah” is a song composed by Allie Wrubel with lyrics by Ray Gilbert for the Disney 1946 live-action movie Song of the South, sung by James Baskett. For “Zip-a-Dee-Doo-Dah”, the film won the Academy Award for Best Original Song and was the second Disney song to win this award, after “When You Wish upon a Star” by Pinocchio (1940).
This is not the first time the song has been removed from the Magic Kingdom Entrance Loop over the years.
Have You Spotted the Disney Character-Palooza in EPCOT? Walt Disney World is filled with secrets, from Hidden Mickey’s to Throwing out the First Pitch at Casey’s Corner. You can stumble upon fun events all the time. Yes, if you search around you can find the times and places that secret things happen at, except for one of the best secrets, Character-Palooza at Epcot’s World Showcase.
What is Character-Palooza, and where and when can you see this? Let’s start with the what. Ever want to meet some of thew most random characters in Disney World? These are characters in training, along with the Blueberries (the character handlers, who wear a blueberry colors shirt) who are also in training. It could be almost any character, but most times you will find Penguin from Marry Poppins, Tigger, Chip and Dale, Goofy, Donald Duck. Sometimes you can even see rare characters like Mushu, Mickey Mouse, Bert from Mary Poppins, and others we have heard about like Pinocchio.
Where this happens, it could be in the walkway next to Regal Eagle Smokehouse in America Adventures area. Also, we have seen this happen next to Joffrey’s in between Canada Pavillion and the UK Pavillion.
When is the biggest question, and the answer is simple and not so simple. We do not know, it is random. So we will give you tips to find it. If you see a bunch of Cast members in Training walking aorund the areas mentioned above, it is possible they will start it anytime or in an hour or two.
We got to be a part of Character-Palooza in Epcot the other day and took our pictures with Tigger, Penguin, Donald Duck, Goofy, Mickey Mouse and Chip and Dale.
Have you ever experienced this Disney World Secret?
The History of Splash Mountain in the Magic Kingdom
Today is the final day to ride Splash Mountain in the Magic Kingdom as it will be going down tomorrow to start the transition to Tiana’s Bayou Adventure.
Splash Mountain Opened in the Magic Kingdom on July 17th, 1992.
Inspired by the 1946 Disney film “Song of the South,” the attraction tells the story of Brer Rabbit, Brer Fox and Brer Bear.
Several milestones were reached in the history of Disney attractions when Splash Mountain made its debut. For instance, this attraction features more than 70 Audio-Animatronics, which is one of the largest animated casts ever created for a Disney attraction.
Splash Mountain also sports one of the biggest animated props ever built with its 35-foot-wide showboat. Also, the 52 ½-foot drop down Chickapin Hill at the end speeds guests at up to 40 miles per hour, one of the fastest speeds achieved at a Disney attraction.
Disney designer Tony Baxter came up with the idea for the attraction while stuck in his car during rush-hour traffic in 1983.
Tiana’s Bayou Adventure is scheduled to open in late 2024 at Disney World and Disneyland.
The attraction will feature an all-new adventure immersing Disney Parks guests in a reimagined version of Princess Tiana’s world.Beginning in 2024, guests at Magic Kingdom Park in Florida and Disneyland Park in California will have the opportunity to experience the magic, inspired by the rich culture, art and history of the New Orleans community. The announcement was shared during ESSENCE Fest, where a panel of Imagineers discussed how the region’s culture inspired the attraction before guests were treated to a musical performance by the voice of Mama Odie, Jenifer Lewis.
Are you excited about Tiana’s Bayou Adventure? Or do you think Disney should have left Splash Mountain the way it is?
Disney100 Souvenir Medallion Collectors Book hints at Upcoming Changes to Collectors Coins.Disney100 will celebrate our incredible storytellers and creators, along with the fans and families who’ve brought us into their hearts, as they spark Disney’s magic and wonder. This celebration honors the journey we’ve been on and the memories we’ve created together.
At Walt Disney World, pressed penny and medallion kiosks are located around the resort. Including all four Parks. All the booths are selling 50th Anniversary medallions and pennies right now, but it looks like this is about to change with the release of a new Disney100 Souvenir Medallion Collection Book now for sale at stores around Disney World for $24.99.
Don’t miss your chance to bring home a souvenir that’s as cost-effective as it is unforgettable! Discover coin press machines at our theme parks, water parks, and many other popular Walt Disney World destinations.
For more than a century, coin presses have been creating unique keepsakes… and captivating Guests like you while they work their magic! Easy, fun, and inexpensive, our coin presses flatten any penny into a unique design for a nominal fee.
No matter the land or location, you’re sure to find a nearby coin press machine—each one featuring its own unique Disney characters and stories!
50th Anniversary Collectibles
Join in the fun during the Walt Disney World 50th anniversary celebration—and take home a shiny memento! Throughout the celebration, you can purchase 50th anniversary-themed pressed coins, medallions, and tags.
Coins and medallions are available in 50 unique designs celebrating the 50th anniversary. Each features one of the Disney Fab 50 characters, including:
Mickey Mouse
Minnie Mouse
Goofy
Pluto
Donald Duck
Daisy Duck
Tinker Bell
Dumbo
Orange Bird
Winnie the Pooh
Figment
Olaf
Genie
R2-D2
And many more!
Engraved tags are available in a variety of shapes and designs, all inspired by the 50th-anniversary celebration. Add a tag to your jewelry, pet’s collar, backpack, luggage, and other items for a festive touch.
Br’er Rabbit Joins Twitter to Beg Disney to Preserve Splash Mountain. Walt Disney, Himself once said “Disneyland will never be completed. It will continue to grow as long as there is imagination left in the world.” This quote works for Walt Disney World also.
It seems that some people just can’t or do not want to let Splash Mountain go and are being very vocal about it. It seems that one prominent voice speaking out is Br’er Rabbit himself. It appears the rabbit has joined Twitter and is now voicing his personal opinion.
Brer @RonDeSantisFL, hope you is ready to save Splash Mountain. I sho’ ‘nuf don’t want to see folks stop payin’ to see us critters in Florida!
With tweets like “I’ll offer ya a 50% stake in Chickapin Hill for yo’ to save us. Maybe could use a few dolla’s for sum new animatronics (whateva’ those are)” Br’er Rabbit is trying to save himself and his home here at the Magic Kingdom and at Disneyland.
Folks, tomorrow’s our last day in Florida. I’ll be busy in the ride, but I’d sho’ like those in the line to sing yo’ favorite songs from the ride to show support fo’ us critters. I’ll miss everybody but let’s keep the heads held high! #SaveSplashMountainpic.twitter.com/NlL7p1q9aK
Tiana’s Bayou Adventure will take you on a journey inspired by the story and characters from the hit film, picking up where that story left off.
In preparation for this new experience and the many exciting updates ahead, Splash Mountain at Walt Disney World Resort will be closed starting Jan. 23, 2023, so we can begin the next phase of this attraction’s development.
New Oswald and Ortensia Limited Edition Button Available for Magic Key Holders in Disneyland
Disneyland Magic Key Holders can get a special limited edition button as part of the Lunar New Year celebration! The button features Oswald the Lucky Rabbit and Ortensia the Cat.
The Disneyland Magic Key Instagram account shared the news:
“Lunar New Year is back at Disney California Adventure Park January 20 through February 15, 2023! This year we are ringing in the Year of the Rabbit and the Year of the Cat, in celebration of Chinese, Korean and Vietnamese cultures.
For a limited time, Magic Key holders can pick up a special Lunar New Year-themed button designed by artist, Ann Shen.
1p-5p, while daily supplies last
📍Under Silly Symphony Swings Disney California Adventure Park
Check out the Magic Key portal on the Disneyland app for more Lunar New Year offerings!”
Will you be picking up this limited edition button?
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Moana Journey of Water to Open In Fall 2023 in EPCOT
The new Moana Journey of Water attraction will be opening this fall in Epcot. Disney has not announced an exact opening date yet, but we now know it’ll be sometime in the fall of 2023.
Disney Visa Cardholders recently received an email that included an update to the opening timeline for Journey of Water – Inspired by Moana. The email wasn’t specifically about the new attraction so if you read too quickly, you’d miss it.
“This Fall, you won’t want to miss the debut of Journey of Water, Inspired by Moana at EPCOT. This new exploration trail will connect guests to the story of our planet’s water.”
Previously, Disney only said the attraction would open in late 2023. Now, it seems we will get to explore the walkthrough attraction in the fall.
Are you looking forward to the new Moana attraction opening?
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