Salted Caramel Apple Crisp Cupcake At Animal Kingdom

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June 21, 2019

Salted Caramel Apple Crisp Cupcake At Animal Kingdom

A new cupcake has arrived at the Animal Kingdom Park! The Salted Caramel Apple Crisp Cupcake made its debut at the Flame Tree Barbecue Restaurant.

Flame Tree Barbecue is a convenient, quick service dining spot located at Discovery Island in the Animal Kingdom. This convenient eatery is popular for their savory barbecue menu items. At Flame Tree you can enjoy some St. Louis ribs, a pulled pork sandwich, or some tasty baked macaroni & cheese.

After your fill of Flame Tree’s delicious comfort food, and if you’re anything like us, you will want something sweet. We found the perfect sweet and salty treat. It’s all about balance anyway, right? You have to try the Salted Caramel Apple Crisp Cupcake! This treat is a vanilla cupcake filled with apple pie filling and topped with caramel buttercream frosting, salted-caramel drizzle, streusel crumbs, and a homemade apple chip. Yum!

You can get your hands on this this delightful dessert for only $5.99. It’s also available for a snack credit on the Disney Dining Plan. Adventure on over to the Animal Kingdom on your next trip to try the Salted Caramel Apple Crisp Cupcake.

Will you try the Salted Caramel Apple Crisp Cupcake at Flame Tree Barbecue? Let us know in the comments!

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Creators and Stars of Toy Story 4 Visit WDW

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Monique Lopez

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June 21, 2019

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The fourth installment of the Toy Story franchise just debuted in theaters! This long awaited film brings back our familiar band of toys and a handful of new characters for viewers to meet.

At Hollywood Studios, home of Toy Story Land, the director, producers, and voice actors gathered in celebration of the new Disney Pixar film. These beloved characters appear right at home inside Andy’s backyard. In attendance was Josh Cooley (director), Jonas Rivera (producer), and Mark Nielsen (producer). As for the actors, Tom Hanks (Woody), Tim Allen (Buzz Lightyear), Annie Potts (Bo Peep), Tony Hale (Forky), Christina Hendricks (Gabby Gabby), and Keanu Reeves (Duke Caboom) were all there as well.

The cast and creators came to the Walt Disney World Resort to host a press conference and to promote Toy Story 4. In which, they offered more details about the film and franchise. They also got to meet and greet with some familiar friends whilst exploring the land. The cast got some great photos with Woody, Buzz Lightyear, and Bo Peep.

Toy Story 4 takes viewers back on a journey with Sheriff Woody and his friends. Their quest is to protect Bonnie’s new, favorite craft toy, Forky. When Forky goes missing, it’s up to the gang to find him and bring him back to Bonnie! Their journey leads them to familiar faces and the true meaning of being a toy.

Are you going to see Toy Story 4 in theaters? Let us know in the comments!

Source: Disney Parks Blog

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First Look at Inside Out Emotional Whirlwind

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Lynette B

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June 20, 2019

Pixar Pier is getting ready to debut their newest attraction! Disney fans are getting their first look at Inside Out Emotional Whirlwind. This fun for the whole family attraction is in Disney’s California Adventure Park. Guests can take a whirl on this new attraction later this month!

This new attraction is inspired by the Disney and Pixar film “Inside Out.” You get to hop aboard one of eight Memory Movers, you’ll take a spin and help Riley’s Emotions (Joy, Sadness, Anger, Disgust, and Fear) sort through memories being collected. If the ride looks familiar, it should! Flik’s Flyers that were a part of A Bug’s Land have been reimagined into this new attraction!

To add to the whimsy of this attraction, Academy Award-winning composer Michael Giacchino created five new music tracks! There is one for each of the emotions. Last year Michael collaborated with Walt Disney Imagineering to compose the music for the thrilling Incredicoaster.

Pixar Pier is celebrating its one-year anniversary this weekend. The reimagined land shares the stories and characters of Pixar films with exciting attractions, themed neighborhoods, and fun eateries.

Check out Inside Out Emotional Whirlwind in action on Chip and Co’s Instagram!

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Make sure to make a special trip to the Inside Out Headquarters neighborhood of Pixar Pier and take a whirl on Inside Out Emotional Whirlwind!

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New African Specialties Coming to Epcot’s Refreshment Outpost

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Ana Leal

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June 20, 2019

Beginning June 21st, guest visiting the Refreshment Outpost at Epcot will find something a little more exotic. The menu is getting an upgrade and removing things like the usual hot dogs and replacing them with new African specialties!

Here are the new items that will be available:

Nigerian Meat Pie
No Worries Panna Cotta – $4.49 : Raspberry, Papaya and Mango Panna Cotta with a Cookie Crumble base and Lion King White Chocolate.
Savannah Smoothie – $11.25: Coconut Milk, Agave and Amarula Cream Liqueur.

Food and Beverages Offerings that will continue to be available:

Soft-serve in a Waffle Cone – $4.99: Chocolate, Vanilla or Swirl
Frozen Coca-Cola Slushy – $4.99
Frozen Minute Maid Lemonade Slushy – $4.99
Ice Cream Float – $5.49
Assorted Fountain Beverage – Regular $3.99 / Large $4.49
Dasani Bottled Water – $3.50
Safari Amber Draft – $9.00
Bud Light Draft – $7.25
Samuel Adams Draft – $9.00
Old Elephant Foot IPA Draft – $9.00
Mango Starr Mango Purée and Starr African Rum – $11.25
Outpost Lemonade – $12.25 : Frozen Minute Maid Lemonade and Absolute Vodka

Items that will be removed from the menu starting June 21st:

Hot Dog served with Chips – $8.99
Frozen Brown Elephant – $12.25 : Frozen Coca-Cola and Amarula Cream Liqueur.

Which item are most excited to try?

Photo credit: Walt Disney World

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Randy Newman, Tyler Bates, Matthew Morrison, & Anthony Gonzonlez Meet Fans at Disney Music Emporium Pavilions

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Heather Adamczak

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June 20, 2019

Disney Music Emporium, the online destination for collectible Disney music products, returns to D23 Expo 2019 with a pop-up store on the show floor. Over the three-day Ultimate Disney Fan Event, the Emporium will feature album signings by artists and award-winning composers. Limited quantities of a wide assortment of music products will be available, including new releases from Marvel and Lucasfilm, vinyl albums, die-cut picture disc vinyl, cassettes, Crosley turntables, cassette players, posters, and more. Additionally, visitors to Disney Music Emporium will be able to pre-order the Matthew Morrison Disney album.

In addition to the 23 new offerings available at D23 Expo 2019, 10 titles are first-to-market, includingAvengers: Endgame (12” picture disc), Aladdin: The Songs (vinyl album), “I Just Can’t Wait to Be King” (12” vinyl single from The Lion King), “Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge Symphonic Suite” (12” picture disc), “Married Life”/”Carl Goes Up” (12” vinyl from Up), The Princess and the Frog: The Songs (12” picture disc), and “The Sorcerer’s Apprentice” (12” single from Fantasia).

Album signings at the Disney Music Emporium shop include Oscar^®– and Grammy^®-winning composer and Disney Legend Randy Newman (Toy Story films, The Princess and the Frog, Cars films); composer Tyler Bates (Marvel Studios’ Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2and Marvel Studios’ Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 1); actor Anthony Gonzalez (voice of Miguel from Coco); singer-songwriter, actor, and dancer Matthew Morrison(Glee); plus Hollywood Records artist JD McCrary (voice of young Simba in The Lion King). Scheduled artists subject to change.

Randy Thornton, Disney Music Group’s Supervising Producer and Music Historian, will present “Great Moments with Walt Disney,” on Friday, August 23, at the Archives Stage from 10:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. The Grammy-winning producer will present audio recordings of Walt Disney as he recalls developing the first cartoon with synchronized sound, creating Disney’s first hit song, and meeting Russian composer Sergei Prokofiev.

About Disney Music Group and Disney Music Emporium

Disney Music Group is home to Walt Disney Records, Hollywood Records, Disney Music Publishing, Buena Vista Records, and Disney Concerts. The labels’ genre-spanning rosters include (Grammy nominated) Demi Lovato, Queen (in the U.S.), Sofia Carson, ZZ Ward, Breaking Benjamin, Bea Miller, Sabrina Carpenter, Joywave, morgxn, Tini Stoessel, Dreamers, JD McCrary, and more. DMG also releases family music and film and television soundtracks such as the chart-topping Guardians of the Galaxy, Beauty and the Beast, Descendants, Oscar-winning Coco and Moanasoundtracks, and the Oscar and Grammy-winningFrozen soundtrack. Recent releases include Toy Story 4, Aladdin, Avengers: Endgame, and Captain Marvel. Upcoming soundtracks include The Lion King, Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker, and Frozen 2. DMG has a rich catalog with a lasting legacy that has impacted pop culture globally, including music from films such asSnow White and the Seven Dwarfs, Pinocchio and Star Wars, artists like Annette Funicello, and beloved classics like “It’s a Small World.” Disney Concerts licenses and produces hundreds of shows around the world, including Star Wars in Concert, Disney On Classic, Beauty and the Beast, Soy Luna, and many more.

Honoring the continuing legacy of the Disney music catalog, Disney Music Emporium (DME) is the destination for collectible Disney music products. For more information and product offerings, visit DME at www.disneymusicemporium.com.

Source: D23

Imagination Pink Goodies at Disney Springs

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Katelyn G

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June 20, 2019

Imagination Pink is the new color-craze at the Disney theme parks! Even the food and drinks match the vibrant theme. Check out a few new Imagination Pink goodies at Walt Disney World.

First, move over Starbucks Pink Drink – the Pink Punch is here! You can find this neon drink at Dockside Margaritas in Disney Springs. The Pink Punch is an alcoholic beverage made up of Malibu rum, BOLS Peach Schnapps, and a blend of tropical fruit juices. The drink is garnished with a pineapple wedge and a pink sugar rim.

You can sip on this sweet beverage for $11.50.

Imagination Pink Goodies at Disney Springs

Add a little sweetness to your afternoon with the Imagination Pink churro! You can find this crunchy, sugary delight at select outdoor vending carts in Disney Springs.

The Imagination Pink churro has the same classic flavors as a traditional churro. The only difference is that the cinnamon-sugar coating had been dyed pink.

We are absolutely tickled with these new Imagination Pink goodies at Walt Disney World!

Keep an eye out for more Imagination Pink-inspired treats at @DisneySprings! ? Sip on the Pink Punch from Dockside Margaritas or add a little sweetness to your day with churros topped with pink cinnamon sugar at select ODV carts. pic.twitter.com/zXuGWxCbJ9

— Disney Springs (@DisneySprings) June 19, 2019

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J.J. Abrams and Son Creating Limited Series Spider-Man Comic Book

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Kaitlyn

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June 20, 2019

J.J. Abrams and Son Creating Limited Series Spider-Man Comic Book. According to ComicBook.com, Marvel has been hinting at something Spider-Man related with a series of photos with web-styled numbering slowly counting down over the last few days.

Speaking to The New York Times, J.J. teased, “The story shows Peter Parker in a way you haven’t seen him before.”

“Spider-Man is one of those super heroes where the more you read about him, for me at least, the less I understand him,” added Henry. “He’s so anti-everything that you’d expect from a hero. I think Stan Lee said something about putting the human in superhuman. That is what we’re trying to do.”

Take a look at this announcement by J.J. Abrams, Henry Abrams, and Marvel!

It’s seem the gene’s are strong with this one. Both in appearances and in talent!

Henry Abrams is making a name for himself in the entertainment industry, and has partnered with his father, J.J. Abrams the talented director and produce of films such as Star Wars Episodes VII-IX, Star Trek, Lost, and more, to write a new Spider-Man Comic Book for Marvel. The new limited series will feature artwork by the incredibly talented Sara Pichelli and feature an all new villain by the name of “Cadaverous.”

The pair seem eager and nervous for the comics release this September. It must feel like an amazing accomplishment from the father-son duo who share a passion for creative storytelling.

From what we know of the premise, the new villain, Cadaverous, will cause problems for both Spider-Man and Peter Parker, as well as Mary Jane Watson. Take a look at the chilling cover, created by Olivier Coipel for the new limited series Spider-Man Comic’s!

The idea for the new comic mini-series was originally pitched 10 years ago by Marvel Editor, Nick Lowe.

“Nick Lowe, the editor of this comic, reached out about 10 years ago,” Abrams said. “More recently we began to develop an idea: a new and different and exciting take on Spider-Man.”

“Nick had been pressing me to do a book with him,” J.J. said. “A year or so ago, I started talking about it with Henry and it sort of happened organically. And that has been the joy of this. Even though I’ve been talking to Nick for a long time, weirdly, this feels like it just sort of evolved from the conversations of Henry and I, having ideas that got us excited and Nick being open to the collaboration.”

We can’t wait to see Spider-Man swing into action and onto the shelves of our local book and game stores this September!

Photo Credit: Marvel/Olivier Coipel

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Forky Photo Opportunity

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Jennifer Abrams

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June 20, 2019

Photo Credit: Disneyland AP — Forky awaits your visit!

No need to be anxious! If you or your family members are Toy Story (and particularly Toy Story 4) enthusiasts, it’s time to head to Pixar Pier at Disneyland! A new statue of Forky is anxiously awaiting fans to help make him feel like he is part of your crew (or at least part of your selfies!).

What a memorable spot for a photo shoot. With Mickey’s smiling face on the Pixar Pal-A-Round in the background, a photo taken here is sure to be one that will find a spot on your wall.

Forky fans will also find plenty of Forky merchandise to take home with them.

Photo credit: Disneyland AP

Toy Story 4 Projected to Make $140 Million or More During Opening Weekend at the Domestic Box Office

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Kaitlyn

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June 20, 2019

Toy Story 4 Projected to Make $140 Million or More During Opening Weekend at the Domestic Box Office. Fans are abuzz as Disney-Pixar’s Toy Story 4 arrives in theaters this weekend, just in time for some Summertime fun at the movies!

According to Variety, the 4th feature-length, CGI film starring our favorite toys come to life, is expected to earn more than $140 Million during the first weekend of the films release.

Toy Story 4 will premiere in over 4,500 theaters across North America and is being released nearly 10 years after Toy Story 3 made it’s way to theaters in 2010. TS4 is predicted to beat the opening weekend of TS3, which premiered with $110 million domestically nearly a decade ago.

Many of the sequels release so far in 2019 including: Men in Black: International, Shaft, and Dark Phoenix, have performed poorly in theaters and were met with horrible ratings by critics. Toy Story 4 seems to be singing a different tune, having won over the hearts of even the most cynical critics, doubtful fans, and even received a 100% fresh rating by Rotten Tomatoes!

Toy Story 4 stars Tom Hanks (Woody), Tim Allen (Buzz Lightyear), Annie Potts (Bo Peep), Tony Hale (Forky), Joan Cusack (Jessie), Christian Hendricks (Gabby Gabby), Keegan-Michael Key (Ducky), Jordan Peele (Bunny), Keanu Reeves (Duke Caboom), Madeline McGraw (Bonnie), and many other amazing and talented voice actors and will be the Summer 2019 hit that you won’t want to miss!

You can order your tickets for Toy Story 4 now via Fandango.com, or check with your favored theater or theater app for showtimes in your area!

Photo Credit: Disney-Pixar

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Disney Will Stream Sunrise Yoga at Walt Disney World Resort for International Yoga Day

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Heather Adamczak

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June 20, 2019

Thousands of Disney cast members around the world will be celebrating International Yoga Day at Disney parks!

Disney is inviting you to join in from home on a live broadcast of the event during a special #DisneyParksLIVE stream of the yoga activities happening at Magic Kingdom!

Log on to Disney Parks Blog at 6 a.m. Eastern on June 21 (Friday) to see the first-ever International Yoga Day live stream from Cinderella Castle at Magic Kingdom Park.

Of course, Friday’s yoga session is a cast member exclusive event but anyone in the world can see it LIVE right on the Disney Parks Blog.

Toy Story 4 trivia game to launch in theaters nationwide

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Chip

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June 20, 2019

Beginning today, movie fans nationwide can get ready for Disney and Pixar’s Toy Story 4 with all new games from Shuffle, Noovie’s new movie trivia mobile game from National CineMedia (NCM), creators of the Noovie pre-show seen in movie theaters nationwide. This marks the first studio collaboration for Noovie Shuffle.

The new Shuffle original trivia games are based on the entire Pixar feature film universe and are a fun part of the marketing campaign for Disney and Pixar’s Toy Story 4, which opens in U.S. theaters on June 21, 2019.

Designed as a web app at www.noovie.com/shuffle, Shuffle is a whirlwind collection of card-based movie-trivia mini-games where players must answer questions as quickly as possible to earn points before time runs out. Questions will come fast and furious, and players will be sorting, flinging, and swiping cards at a breakneck pace to accumulate points and earn the best score. Movie fans can test their Hollywood IQ anytime, anywhere, with a fun mix of challenging new Shuffle trivia games based on their favorite Pixar films, including:

Flicks – As new movie cards come up in the deck, quickly swipe the card left or right to answer a yes/no question about the Pixar universe.
Star Chains – Find the connection between Pixar movies and actors to create a chain of correct answers. The longer the chain, the higher the points.
Match Up – Correctly match 3 pairs of Pixar movie-related cards. The faster you are, the more sets you get to match and win.
Timeline – Which came first? Decide if an event happened before or after another event, such as the year a Pixar movie was released or the plot sequence of a story.
Bonus Round – Click on as many cards as you can that fit a given Pixar movie topic or category before they disappear.

New games and new card decks featuring movie topics based on studios or universes, specific films, or film categories like supervillains, movie music superstars, giant monsters, movie toys, and many more are added to Shuffle on an ongoing basis to match the current film slate and keep Shuffle fresh and challenging for players.

“Fans have been looking forward to Toy Story 4 for a long time, and this first-ever collaboration with Shuffle lets them gear up for Woody and the gang’s latest adventure in a unique and engaging way,” said David Sieden, Vice President, Cinema Partnerships at The Walt Disney Studios. “Movie trivia has always been an audience favorite, and Shuffle’s new mobile games are an entertaining way for people to connect with the Pixar characters and films that they love, both in the theater and beyond.”

The Walt Disney Studios is also the premiere studio collaborator for NCM’s Noovie Backlot content segments, offering movie audiences a unique behind-the-scenes looks at upcoming films from Disney, Pixar, Marvel Studios and Lucasfilm, and was the first studio to create an in-theater Augmented Reality (AR) activation with NCM’s Noovie ARcade for Ralph Breaks the Internet.

“Disney is once again leading the way in mobile movie gaming, and we’re very excited to work with them on our first studio collaboration for Shuffle, Noovie’s new movie trivia game,” said NCM Chief Digital Officer, Rick Butler. “What’s especially cool aboutShuffle is that movie audiences can play anytime, anywhere, so fans can enjoy it while they’re in their local Noovie theater waiting for the movie to start, or while they’re at home or on the go. By going beyond the big screen, we’re making movies an even bigger part of people’s daily lives.”

20,000 Leagues Under The Sea LEGO Set Coming To D23 EXPO

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Danielle

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June 20, 2019

We’ve been a little obsessed with the LEGO Ideas Disney projects lately. Looks like one amazing set isn’t just an idea, but a reality coming to the D23 Expo! The 20,000 Leagues Under The Sea LEGO Set will be available as part of the random selection process for the D23 Disney Store!

This epic new LEGO set is in celebration of the 65th anniversary of 20,000 Leagues Under the Sea. LEGO has built a one of a kind model of the Nautilus! This limited edition item is one of a kind, and I mean that, there is ONLY one. The Nautilus has a limited edition of ONE, and retails for $6,000! The model looks absolutely impressive, and it will be an exciting treat for the lucky collector who snags this set.

20,000 Leagues Under the Sea has always had a huge pop culture following. Fans always clamor for the Nautilus cocktail at Trader Sam’s Grog Grotto at Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort, which is itself served in a stylized drinking vessel resembling the submarine. The Tiki Mug Nautilus is always very popular.

The Nautilus LEGO Set is being offered to D23 Expo 2019 Sorcerer Package Guests through the Random Selection Process in advance of the Event. Guests will need to submit their RSP no later than 11:59 PM EST on July 8, 2019. You can find the RSP catalogue here.

What do you think of the 20,000 Leagues Under The Sea LEGO Set? Would you or someone you know love to own this set?