Christmas has taken over Disney’s Animal Kingdom with a bunch of new shows and decor around the park. Merry Menagerie is one of the new entertainment options featuring life-size animal puppets during the day.
Head over to Discovery Island to look for these cute new friends and enjoy an amazing interactive experience!
You can find them intermittently between 10am and 5pm daily during the holiday season.
There are a bunch of different animals so be check them all out!
Anna and Elsa From ‘Frozen II‘ Featured on D23 Winter 2019 Magazine Cover. After the phenomenal success of Walt Disney Animation Studios’ Frozen in 2013, the filmmakers knew they had more stories to tell. Why does Elsa have powers? And why doesn’t Anna? These questions—and many more—will be answered when Frozen II opens on November 22.
In the new issue of Disney twenty-three, available exclusively to Gold Members of D23: The Official Disney Fan Club, writer/director Jennifer Lee and stars Kristen Bell (voice of Anna) and Josh Gad (voice of Olaf) share a peek at the incredible journey all of the characters must take to save the kingdom of Arendelle in the new movie. The issue also features a gorgeous wrap-around cover created exclusively for D23.
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The Winter 2019 D23 will also featureStar Wars: The Rise of Skywalker, the 42-years-in-the-making thrilling climax to the Skywalker saga. Star John Boyega (Finn) and director J.J. Abrams talk about reaching this cinematic apex to the nine-film saga. Plus, Boyega shares some amusing on-set stories, including what his final on-set meal was with fellow cast members Daisy Ridley (Rey) and Naomi Ackie (spoiler alert: “burgers and donuts”).
D23 will also discuss why Toy Story 4’s breakout spork, Forky, gets his own collection of 10 shorts on Disney+ when Forky Asks a Question debuts this month on Disney+. The creative team discusses bringing the hysterically frustrating character to the streaming service and reveals some of the big-name comedy stars lending their voices to the show including Carol Burnett, Mel Brooks, Carl Reiner, and Betty White (who play the hilariously named Chairol Burnett, Melephant Brooks, Carl Reinosceros, and Bitey White, respectively).
Also included in the Winter issue of Disney twenty-three:
The author of One Day at Disney reveals the stories behind some of his favorite interviews in the dazzling new book
Lea Michele takes a Hawaiian holiday for the new ABC movie Same Time, Next Christmas
A look at the new Disney+ series The Imagineering Story from award-winning documentarian Leslie Iwerks
Stars Billy Campbell and Kathy Najimy preview the new animated series The Rocketeer
The stars and creative team behind Togo—about a man, a dog, and an unbelievable adventure—talk about the real-life inspiration for the new Disney+ film
Kristen Bell enjoys an Encore!, her delightful unscripted series that reunites the casts of high school musicals for one more unforgettable performance
Stunning concept art from beloved films celebrating milestone anniversaries, including Cinderella, Fantasia, and 20,000 Leagues Under the Sea
The cast of the new Frozen on Broadway national tour takes a bow
A peek at all of the incredible Star Wars content and experiences on the way
Every exciting announcement from D23 Expo 2019
From the Desk Of: Disney store’s Jonathan Storey
Regular features including By the Numbers, Character Analysis, D Society, and Ask Dave
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Frozen II premieres in theaters November 22, 2019 and tickets are currently for sale via Fandango.com, AMCtheatres.com, preferred theater mobile app, or at a theater box office window near you.
Are you excited to see Frozen II in theaters? What other Disney films have you enjoyed in 2019? What movies are you excited to see in the new year? Do you have a D23 membership and enjoy the perks? We would love to hear your thoughts in the comments.
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Christmas season has arrived and it brought a very festive popcorn bucket with it!
The new design features Mickey dressed as an elf and comes with a red and white candy cane strap with Walt Disney World logo on it. Mickey’s hat comes off so you can fill it up with some delicious popcorn!
Right now you can find it at the popcorn cart in DinoLand U.S.A at Disney’s Animal Kingdom for $16.99. The Mickey Elf popcorn bucket is not exclusive to Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party so is possible it will be available at the rest of the theme parks soon.
This is just one of the festive designs you can get during the holiday season. Check out the other ones here:
Marvel.com Countdown To Disney+ Shows Later Than Predicted Launch Time. Disney’s new streaming service, Disney+ is set to launch in the United States, Canada, and The Netherlands on November 12, 2019. Though an official start time has not been announced by Disney, keen eyes at Comicbook.com may have discovered the launch time for Disney+ via Marvel.com.
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Marvel.com is currently featuring a countdown to Disney+ right down to the second. If the countdown is true to form, there will be no need to stay up late with the hope of catching a first chance at accessing the new streaming service, because the countdown seems to indicate that Disney+ will launch at 9:00 A.M. EST on November 12th.
It is completely understandable that Disney feels the need to launch after the sun is up and when the world will be awake, but I would be lying if I didn’t say that I’m a little disappointed that the release will not be at midnight. I might have been a little excited to pop some popcorn, cuddle up with my family on the couch in our Disney jammies and enjoy at least an episode or two before going to bed that night. Just a little bit.
With that being said, there is nothing stopping Disney from launching Disney+ at midnight as a surprise for fans, but for now it seems 9:00 A.M. EST is going to be the official start time for Disney+.
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If you have not pre-ordered your subscription, don’t worry! There is plenty of time to get yours before November 12th. You can visit DisneyPlus.com to order your subscription to Disney+. For more information on Disney+, such as pricing, availability, streamable devices, and more, be sure to check out some of our informative articles listed below by clicking on the titles:
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Disney+ is set to launch in the United States, Canada, and the Netherlands on November 12, 2019, followed by a launch in Australia and New Zealand on November 19, 2019. A direct-to-consumer, ad-free experience featuring original feature films, documentaries, scripted and unscripted series, and short-form content, along with unprecedented access to Disney’s incredible library of films and television series, Disney+ will also be the exclusive streaming home for movies released by The Walt Disney Studios in 2019.
Which titles are you excited to stream? Have you ordered a Disney+ subscription? What parts of Disney+ would you like to learn more about? We would love to hear your thoughts in the comments.
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I am Groot! Who wouldn’t want the Marvel hero of so many words on all of their Disney adventures? The Christmas Groot Shoulder Pet is just the companion you need! The shoulder pet Groot has decided to get dressed up for the holidays, with a festive Santa hat.
Just like the original, this little pal can sit atop your shoulder, and can also travel with you wherever you may go, or missions you may have. It is really a cute and ingenious little pal. He has a heavy duty magnet base that you put under your shirt, and attach him to on top. This keeps him secure so he can keep you company on all of your Disney Park adventures.
This little guy retails for $19.99, and can be found throughout the Disney Parks at select locations. Having one of these totally makes us a member of the Guardians of the Galaxy right?
Will you be recruiting a festive new Christmas Groot Shoulder Pet to go with you on your next Disney Parks mission?
Each Christmas tree throughout the trail is inspired by Disney attractions, characters, and/or movies. Imagineers have created a dazzling display that provides unique photo opportunities and even a visit with the man in the red suit- Santa! There’s also a special treat on the walk, SNOW! It miraculously falls from the sky making the journey extra magical. Each turn of the trail brings smiles and joy as you take in the details on each tree.
Each tree has a lantern that contains ornaments available at Disney’s Days Of Christmas. A wonderful way for you to bring a piece of the Christmas Tree Trail to your very own home! Come take a photo tour of this magical experience:
Walt Disney World Tree
Mickey & Minnie Mouse Tree
Beauty & the Beast Tree
Sleeping Beauty Tree
Aladdin Tree
Frozen Tree
The Princess & the Frog Tree
The Little Mermaid Tree
Mulan Tree
Haunted Mansion Tree
Snow White Tree
Pinocchio Tree
Toy Story Tree
Disney Villains Tree
Dumbo Tree
Cinderella Tree
Robin Hood Tree
Star Wars Tree
Peter Pan Tree
Tangled Tree
The Lion King Tree
Mary Poppins Tree
Fantasia Tree
Be sure to put your name on the list to visit Santa! You can continue to admire the glimmering lights and amazing decorations and grab a treat until your name is called. The Christmas Tree Trail is fun for the entire family!
We already talked about the Holiday Churros at Disneyland, but Disney California Adventure Park has a collection of their own:
Peppermint Churro is covered in crushed candy canes, chocolate icing, and vanilla icing. Located near Redwood Creek Challenge Trail
Milk & Cookies Churro is covered with chocolate chip cookie and cookies and cream sugar and served with a cookies and cream dipping sauce. Located in Hollywood Land
Sugar Cookie Churro is topped with white icing and holiday sprinkles. Located at the Cozy Cone Motel
Horchata Churro with Condensed Milk is located near Goofy’s Sky School
Over at Clarabelle’s Hand-Scooped Ice Cream, guests can choose between a variety of deliciously festive desserts. Guests can choose to have their ice cream served in a Candy Cane Premium Cone or Waffle Cup. If you love sprinkles, try the Red and Green Sprinkles Premium Cone. Grab a friend and share a Chocolate-Peppermint Ice Cream Sundae. This specialty sundae is served in a candy cane waffle cup and is topped with whipped cream, chocolate-dipped cookies and crushed peppermint! If you want to enjoy your ice cream on the go, try the Chocolate-Peppermint Bar!
Head on over to Schmoozies! for some more merry snacks! You have got to try their New Holiday Affogato! This dessert is made with espresso poured over over peppermint or brown-sugar cinnamon ice cream. The new seasonal shakes at Schmoozies are the Peppermint Mickey Shake and the Churro Shake! These shakes go great with the 2 new seasonal snacks: the Minnie Wreath Donut and the Gingerbread Cookie Ice Cream Sandwich.
Make sure you check out all the new seasonal foods and beverages during the holidays at the Disneyland Resort!
The Holiday Season has finally arrived at the Disneyland Resort! There is so much to enjoy this time of year, but we have your first look at all the tasty treats coming to the Resort!
We informed you earlier this week of some new Holiday churros that are not to be missed! Now, we have all the delicious details on these sweet treats:
The Chocolate and Coconut Churro will be available at Town Square and the churro cart near Sleeping Beauty Castle
Santa’s Cookies And Milk Churro is rolled in cookie butter sugar and served with sweet milk dipping sauce. Located by Casey Jr.
Toffee-Flavored Churro can be served with chocolate or chocolate almond dipping sauce. Located in Tomorrowland
Turtle Churro is rolled in chocolate sugar and comes with caramel pecan dipping sauce. Located in Fronteirland
Sugar Plum Candy Churro can be found in New Orleans Square
The Jolly Holiday Bakery is cooking up quite the festive array of goodies. You have got to try the Thanks-Mas Sandwich with oven-roasted turkey, stuffing, gravy, and cranberry sauce! Pair this sandwich with the Butternut Squash Soup and you’ve got a winning combo. Other goodies served at the bakery include: The Santa Hat Macaron, Eggnog Latte Cheesecake, Mickey Gingerbread Man Cookie, and the festive Holiday Brownie.
In Tomorrowland,The Galactic Grill is serving up some new holiday eats and drinks. Try the Steakhouse Burger that is topped with provolone, onion strings, and sweet spiced bacon. For dessert, grab the Caramel Pecan Brownie Parfait. To wash it all down, try an Apple Pie Slush or a chocolate-mint flavored Nova Coffee Slush.
There is so much more to try this season at The Disneyland Park!
These snazzy ceramic tumblers have finally arrived at Starbucks locations across the four Walt Disney World parks, and we are loving the Animal Kingdom design!
You can find this classic piece of merchandise at Creature Comforts, the Animal Kingdom Starbucks location. This cup costs $24.99 plus tax, and the Annual Passholder Discount can be applied.
The design on the tumbler is simple, yet encompasses everything that we love about Animal Kingdom. In the top left corner, a small safari scene with a giraffe is displayed and below it is the famous “Tree of Life” with all the featured animals.
These tumblers have arrived just in time for enjoying warm drinks on the go as it slowly becomes (a tad bit) cooler here in Central Florida! Sometimes a cup of coffee is needed before a long day at the parks, and this ceramic mug will let you do it in style!
New Disney and Amazon Agreement Will Allow Disney+ to Stream on Fire TV Devices. According to a report by The Wall Street Journal, Disney CEO Bob Iger shared the news during the third quarter earnings call, along with the news that Disney+ will also be available on LG and Samsung devices.
“We’re pleased to announce partnerships with Amazon Fire [TV], LG, and Samsung devices,” shared Iger during the call.
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The news is very exciting for Disney fans who were concerned they would have to purchase new devices to use Disney+, but now we know that the new streaming service will be available to use on launch day, November 12th, with Amazon Fire TV.
Due to advertising disagreements between Disney and Amazon on Disney run networks (ABC, Freeform, etc), it was previously believed Disney+ would not be available to use on Amazon products, but a new agreement has changed their tune and the streaming competitors were able to find mutually agreeable terms that opened up the opportunity for Disney+ to become available on Amazon Fire TV devices.
The Disney+ app on Amazon’s Fire TV will also allow users to utilize Alexa when searching and streaming. With the simple command “Alexa, play the Mandalorian.” Alexa will be able to access the title inside the app making streaming so easy, you may not even need to use your remote!
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Launching on November 12, 2019, Disney+ will be the dedicated streaming home for movies and shows from Disney, Pixar, Marvel, Star Wars, National Geographic, and more, together, for the first time. From The Walt Disney Company’s Direct-to-Consumer and International segment, Disney+ will offer ad-free programming with a variety of original feature-length films, documentaries, live-action and animated series and short-form content. The service will launch in select geographic territories, including U.S., Canada, and The Netherlands, followed shortly by Australia and New Zealand, with the expectation to be available in all major markets within the first two-years. Visit DisneyPlus.com to learn more.
Are you excited for Disney+? What titles are you most excited to stream on Disney+? Which device will you be using to stream Disney+? We would love to hear your thoughts in the comments.
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Disney+ Announces Release in United Kingdom, Germany, France, Italy, and Spain.
Breaking News: Disney announces release date for Disney+ in the United Kingdom, Germany, France, Italy, and Spain. The new family-friendly streaming service will be available to stream in these new countries starting March 31, 2020.
*Please note: Titles may vary by territory and may or may not be available to stream.
Stay tuned for more information including pricing, availability, and more as it becomes available.
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