El Capitan Theatre Presents Disney∙PIXAR’s TOY STORY 4 June 20-July 14

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June 14, 2019

Hollywood’s legendary El Capitan Theatre presents a special engagement of Disney∙PIXAR’s TOY STORY 4, June 20 to July 14, shown in brilliant Dolby VisionTM Laser Projection & Dolby Atmos® Sound Technology. Tickets are now on sale at www.elcapitantickets.com, by calling 1-800-DISNEY6 and at The El Capitan Theatre box office.

“To celebrate our special engagement of Disney∙PIXAR’s TOY STORY 4 we are thrilled to offer El Capitan Guests an experience they just can’t get anywhere else,” said Ed Collins, General Manager of The El Capitan Theatre. “Before the movie, The Side Street Strutters Jazz Band will perform Pixar Favorites with appearances by Buzz and Woody Live on the El Capitan Theatre Stage, and our TOY STORY 4 Mural Wall in the El Capitan Theatre Lobby is the perfect place to take photos and create unforgettable memories. There’s just no better place than The El Capitan Theatre to enjoy Disney∙PIXAR’s
TOY STORY 4.”

El Capitan Theatre Guests can even be among the first to see the movie on Thursday, June 20 at 5:00pm as The El Capitan Theatre hosts a special Opening Night Fan Event. In addition to watching the movie early, all Fan Event guests will receive a set of TOY STORY 4 collectible character cards, as well as a reserved seat, popcorn in a souvenir container, and a 20 oz. bottled drink. Tickets to the special Opening Night Fan Event are $35 per person.

Disney∙PIXAR’s TOY STORY 4 show times on Thursday, June 20 are 8:00PM. From Friday, June 21 to Sunday, July 14 show times are 10:00AM, 1:00PM, 4:00PM, 7:00PM and 10:00PM daily. (Show times and dates are subject to change). Special group rates for Disney∙PIXAR’s TOY STORY 4 of $10 for parties of 20 or more are available by calling 1-818-845-3110.

You’re the STAR when you celebrate with the El Capitan Theatre! Let us roll out the Red Carpet for your next event: Birthdays, Bridal Showers, Tiny Tots Parties, Corporate Events and more! Enjoy the movie followed be a movie themed party! Two different packages – lots of options. Base packages accommodate minimum of 20 people – larger groups welcome! Per person rates apply. CALL
818-845-3110 today for more information!!

HARD ROCK CAFÉ MOVIE & MEAL PACKAGE: $40.00 per person. Each ticket package includes reserved seat (no concessions) to see the movie at The El Capitan Theatre, and a meal at Hard Rock Café. Reservations are required in advance (tickets must be booked no later than 24 hrs business days). This offering is available for all showtimes June 20, 2019 – July 14, 2019. Guests will choose one entrée from special Hard Rock Cafe menu at the time of their seating. Tax & gratuity included. Does not include alcohol – guests can purchase and pay on their own.

TINY TOT TUESDAY: The El Capitan Theatre will also host a very special Tiny Tot Tuesday for the first show every Tuesday during the run of Disney∙PIXAR’s TOY STORY 4. During these special screenings, parents and small children may enjoy the movie in a tot-friendly way—with lights dimmed rather than out and reduced sound levels.

Alaska Airlines gets animated with themed aircraft featuring artwork from Disney and Pixar’s “Toy Story 4”

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Chip

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June 14, 2019

Ahead of the highly anticipated release of Disney and Pixar’s “Toy Story 4” on June 21, Alaska Airlines unveiled a special-edition aircraft today. The “Toy Story 4”-themed aircraft, Alaska’s second livery to feature Pixar’s characters, is decked out with toys from the “Toy Story 4” world. The aircraft was revealed to a crowd of surprised guests at Seattle-Tacoma International Airport by Alaska’s own Chief Football Officer Russell Wilson.

Watch the “Toy Story 4”-themed aircraft come to life at:

“Guests of all ages will be eager to toy with an adventure after hearing the buzz around our new ‘Toy Story 4’ livery,” said Natalie Bowman, Alaska Airlines’ managing director of brand marketing and advertising. “Many of us have grown up following the iconic characters, and we’re happy to take the toys to new heights, sharing the playful, heartwarming imagery with travelers across our coast-to-coast network––and beyond.”

Woody, Buzz Lightyear and Bo Peep span the fuselage while new toy Forky appears on the winglet, sparkling smiles on guests peering out the windows of the aircraft. Guests boarding the “Toy Story 4” aircraft will also see a logo.

“We’ve seen Woody and the rest of the toys in a lot of unexpected places over the years,” said “Toy Story 4” producers Mark Nielsen and Jonas Rivera. “And this time, we’ll see them in an RV, at an antique store and in the inner workings of a carnival. But how many people can say they’ve seen them at 35,000 feet?”

See photos of the all-new plane here:

The unique design is a collaboration between Disney and Pixar and Alaska Airlines. The “Toy Story 4”–themed 737-800, tail number N589AS, is now flying throughout Alaska’s route network. With a cruising speed of 530 mph and sporting larger-than-life images of the toys, the aircraft will visit fans throughout the country via transcontinental routes and flights to Hawai’i.

Guests on the aircraft’s inaugural flight were treated to a celebration at the gate and on board, where they were also presented with a complimentary one-month Cinemark Movie Club membership. The membership will allow recipients to see the film at any Cinemark location where “Toy Story 4” is playing.

Disney fans can follow @AlaskaAir on Twitter and at facebook.com/alaskaairlines to learn about promotional activities leading up to the June 21 release of “Toy Story 4.”

Get Ready For The 16th Annual Festival Disney Competition

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Kelly Kerl

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June 14, 2019

Back for its 16th year, the Festival Disney competition hosts bands, orchestras, and choirs from around the world at Walt Disney World. The festival gives middle and high school ensembles to compete against groups from around the world. Next year the event will be held on select weekends from March 6 to April 25, 2020.

Directors can enter their groups in either competitive or non-competitive performance opportunities. Both groups are judged by well-respected music educators that are committed to providing thorough reviews and critiques.

Performing Arts Workshops can also be added-on while your group is visiting the Disney Performing Arts campus. Youth performance workshops focus on vocal performance techniques, audition skills, jazz performance, and soundtrack recording, to name a few.

2020 Festival Disney Dates

March 6 & 7
March 12, 13 & 14
March 19, 20 & 21
March 26, 27 & 28
April 2, 3 & 4
April 16, 17 & 18
April 23, 24 & 25 (Choral Ensembles ONLY)

At the end of each weekend, an awards ceremony is held to award the Best in Class, Gold, Silver and Bronze ensemble awards, and special honors given by the adjudicators. Every participant walks away with a Festival Disney medal to commemorate their participation.

Do you have a group or school that’s interested in participating in the competition this year? Check out more information on the Festival Disney website.

Source: Disney Parks Blog

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UC Irvine Now Teaching Class on Disneyland

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Monique Lopez

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June 14, 2019

UC Irvine Now Teaching Class on Disneyland

You definitely read that right! Students of the University of California Irvine, or UCI, can now take a class all about the Disneyland Park. Imagine studying the architecture of Mainstreet, USA or the mechanics of Peter Pan’s Flight. One UCI professor has done just that.

Associate Professor of Art History and Visual Studies, Roland Betancourt, is showing his students how buildings and attractions in the park work in a specific space. Although Betancourt’s specialty is the medieval period, his knowledge in modern art in a specific space makes him perfect for this subject.

In order to prepare for his curriculum, Betancourt came to visit the park more than 100 times. He rode the Matterhorn 600 times. In addition, he took thousands of photos and stop-motion videos. He studied and took notes of the mechanics of the land and his experiences.

Professor Betancourt wants his students to think outside the box. He challenges them to go past all the history of Disneyland that you can find in any book. Students study and review cast member scripts, watch YouTube videos, and read training manuals of various attractions. Betancourt is fascinated with the mechanics behind attractions like Splash Mountain and the Alice in Wonderland attraction. He captured slow-motion recordings of how these specific ride vehicles operate. Also, he is intrigued by the wheel mechanisms and reviews the patents of certain ride cars.

Challenging his students further, Betancourt takes them on an optional field trip to Disneyland Park and Disney California Adventure Park. First, they observe a roller coaster, like the Incredicoaster. Then, they focus on the look and sounds of the coaster departure and return. Finally, it’s their turn to ride. At the direction of Betancourt, the students ride the Incredicoaster 6 times in a row! He says that’s how they will really take notice of the workings of the coaster.

Roland Betancourt’s class will be available for UCI students in the spring of 2020. With the recent opening of Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge, students can bet that Batuu will be up for discussion for the upcoming quarter.

Would you like to take a class about Disneyland? Let us know in the comments!

Source: Laist.com

Sleeping Beauty Castle photo by our friend and photographer, Eric: @dorkydisneydad

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LEGO Ideas – Spaceship Earth Lego Project Proposal

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Danielle

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June 14, 2019

Recently I’ve taken to exploring the projects on the LEGO Ideas website. I fell in love with the Main Street U.S.A. Train station last week, and had to share. Now I’m ogling over the Spaceship Earth Lego Project proposal on the same site!

This very large sized model includes moving pieces, so that the inside pieces will actually rotate! So many details have been added to make this a magical model project, there are all the iconic scenes depicting the history of communication, rotating inside the geodesic sphere.

Here are all of the included history of communication in scenes from the attraction featured within:

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Cave drawings
Young Egyptian pounding reeds flat / papyrus
Phoenician trade and communication – boat scene
Burning and destruction of the Library of Alexandria
Jewish & Islamic scholars preserving recorded information
Sleeping Monk
Gutenberg and the first movable-type printing press
Michelangelo painting the ceiling of the Sistine Chapel
Telephone switchboard
Mainframe computer
Building home computers in a garage
Earth

As you can see this project includes A LOT of mini figures too!

The exterior is made up of hexagons and pentagons, and the designer has created their own custom panels for the iconic Spaceship Earth look. Those panels were made with a Glowforge laser printer, but I personally would love to see LEGO manufacture custom pieces, if this set ever became a reality.

The bottom of the LEGO project has a hand crank on it, that actually rotates the scenes inside!

The designer is hoping to reach 10,000 supporters, and I think this project idea deserves all that support and more! To find out more about this LEGO Ideas project follow this link.

What do you think of this unique Spaceship Earth Lego Project proposal? I think it needs to happen, after all we already have LEGO Cinderella’s Castle, why not have icons from all of the Disney Parks!?

Huge Delays for Guests at Hagrids Magical Creatures Motorbike Adventures

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Heather Adamczak

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June 14, 2019

Hagrids Magical Creatures Motorbike Adventures just opened yesterday and in it’s first day had almost a 10-hour wait. Guests rushed into Universal Orlando yesterday, some waited since the middle of the night before to get in to be the first to ride the new Harry Potter attraction.

This morning guests rushed in again to get their chance on the ride only to find it was delayed and running without guests. Today it seems Universal has adjusted the opening time to allow for planned daily maintenance due to the extended hours it ran the day before. The ride began normal operations around 12:30 today and guests were finally able to get on!

New Tinker Bell Inspired Coconut Cheesecake Has Landed At Disneyland Park

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Sara Parr

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June 14, 2019

It looks like Tinker Bell has sprinkled some Pixie Dust outside of Pixie Hollow with this breathtaking treat at Disneyland Park! The new Tinker Bell inspired Coconut Cheesecake has landed at Jolly Holiday Bakery Cafe in Disneyland Park and it is simply magical.

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With subtle hints of coconut flavor, this bite-size cheesecake is absolutely beautiful with the smooth as silk cheesecake base adorned with fairy wings, candy pearls, and sugar confetti. Tinker Bell’s signature bun is the perfect whimsical touch. Equal parts refreshing and sweet, this snack is great for a warm summer day! The Tinker Bell inspired Coconut Cheesecake is $5.79 and is eligible for the passholder discount.

Tinker Bell’s Coconut Cheesecake is just one of many new snacks and food items available this summer at Disneyland Resort. From the Donald Duck cronut, Toy Story Land treats, Star Wars donuts and more, make sure to come to the parks hungry!

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New Disney Snack Topiaries in Downtown Disney

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Monique Lopez

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June 14, 2019

New Disney Snack Topiaries in Downtown Disney

New topiaries are blooming in the Downtown Disney District of some of our favorite Disney snacks!

The Downtown Disney District at the Disneyland Resort has been through many changes in the past year. New restaurants, experiences, and shops have debuted in the area.

Before last summer’s Pixar Fest, abstract depictions of various Pixar characters could be seen in the form of elaborate topiaries. Now, Disney has stepped it up again with a deconstructed Minnie and Mickey Mouse chasing after some familiar treats.

Minnie Mouse seen getting her hands on a Millennial Pink Macaron.

Meanwhile, Mickey’s got his hands full with a Salted Mickey-shaped Pretzel!

It seems as if Mickey and Minnie left this fruit basket behind to chase after the Disney snacks! Who can blame them?!

This summer, check out these super creative topiaries and see what else the Downtown Disney District has to offer. Guests can immerse themselves in unique experiences such as Pop-Up Disney! A Mickey Celebration. This limited-time pop-up experience is great for all ages and great for all those Instagram moments.

Next, if all the topiary treats have made you hungry, visit the new Black Tap eatery. Black Tap serves great appetizers and delicious burgers. Their Crazyshakes are hard to miss though. These over the top shakes come in many different flavors to satisfy anyone’s sweet craving.

Last, if shopping is more your thing (I know it’s definitely mine), make your way over to the World of Disney. Get your fill of all ears, apparel, and merchandise your heart can desire before entering the parks this summer!

Which Disney Snack is your favorite? Let us know in the comments!

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New Disney Cats Dooney & Bourke Collection Is Purr-fect

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Danielle

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June 14, 2019

Meow darling! Move over dog lovers, there is finally a Disney Dooney for all the cat lovers. The new Disney Cats Dooney & Bourke Collection launched today, and it’s simply meow-velous darling. There are four fabulous silhouettes available, fit for a kitty princess.

The print is similar to the last Disney Dogs Dooneys, and has a soft pink background. All of our favorite Disney kitty friends are represented, including the big cats like Rajah, and Bagheera. I am most excited to see Oliver, he’s always been one of my under appreciated favorites. The styles available are a Large Tote, a Barrel Satchel, a Fold-over Crossbody, and a Satchel, which is an Annual Passholder exclusive. The three main styles can even be found on shopDisney! The Annual Passholder satchel is a Disney Parks exclusive.

Disney Cats Tote by Dooney & Bourke – $268.00

New Disney Cats Dooney & Bourke Collection Is Purr-fect — shopDisney

The large tote is perfect for showing off the entire print, and seeing all of our favorite kitties. To bad cats don’t sit perfectly in purses like tiny dogs do haha.

Disney Cats Satchel by Dooney & Bourke $298.00

The barrel satchel is perfect for roaming around like you own the town with your daily essentials conveniently cradled within!

Disney Cats Crossbody Bag by Dooney & Bourke

The fold-over crossbody is fine feline fashion design! The crossbody is a great on the go bag, I love them for hanging out at the Disney Parks, so I have both hands free for taking pics, and of course eating snacks!

Disney Cats Annual Passholder Satchel by Dooney & Bourke

The Annual Passholder bag is only available at the Disney Parks. This purr-fect purse has a leather hangtag with the AP logo on it, so you can show off your passholder status!

The purr-fectly fabulous Disney Cats Dooney & Bourke Collection is available now on shopDisney and at select locations throughout the Disney Parks where designer fashions are sold!

The Lion King & Jungle Festival Music at Disneyland Paris!

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Tessa H

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June 14, 2019

More information has been released about The Lion King & Jungle Festival music for Lion King show happening at Disneyland Paris! The Lion King: Rhythms of the Pride Lands is roaring into the Frontierland Theatre this June as the season starts on the 30th June to the 22nd of September. The show pays homage to the beloved Disney classic by revisiting the beloved tale to tell the legend of Simba, Nala, Rafiki, Mufasa, Scar, Timon and Pumba!

Singers, dancers, acrobats and percussionists bring the show to life and add a new dimension to the Pride Lands with choreographies and original costumes. The show will also be presented in French sign language every weekend.

Disneyland Paris recently unveiled more information about The Lion King & Jungle Festival music through its new setlist! The emotion promises to be at the rendezvous with new spectacular paintings to the rhythm of the following songs:

The Circle of Life
I can not wait to be King
Be Prepared
Hakuna Matata
Shadowland
Can You Feel the Love Tonight
He Lives in You
Endless Night
Busa / King of Pride Rock

From information released about the costumes, set designs and music, this show is set to be utterly spectacular and breathtaking!

“Jungle Jive” with Baloo & friends in front of the Castle

As hinted by in the name, The Lion King & Jungle Festival also promises guests the opportunity to be immersed in The Jungle Book, another loved Disney classic. The season proposes to fill the park with colours and discoveries as guests embark on a journey through the Indian jungle. The “Jungle Jive” show will take place at Central Plaza, in front of Sleeping Beauty’s Castle. Where guests will be invited to jive with their favourite swingers Baloo and King Louie, alongside Mickey and his friends, dressed in their explorer’s outfits! The jiving group will be accompanied by artists from Indian and invite guests of all ages to swing to the sound of favourite songs such as “The Bare Necessities, I Wanna Be Like You” and even a new version of “Trust in Me”.

Dancing with Timon and Pumbaa with Timon’s “MataDance”

Love Timon and Pumba? Well, you’re in the right place as Timon and Pumbaa are planning their own big event in Adventureland! Their mission? Introduce everyone to the philosophy of carefree. Accompanied by dancers, they invite guests to dance with them and teach the most fun choreography of the savannah: the Timon’s “MataDance”! Check out the video of how to learn the “MataDance” here.

A village full of music dedicated to the Jungle Book

The new Djembe Joy Village in Frontierland will offer an immersive and interactive experience dedicated to the great Disney classics. This picturesque, African-inspired village will welcome visitors every day until 2 pm for unforgettable musical encounters and the opportunity to interact with King Louie, the mythical orangutan of the Jungle Book. Finally, the “Djembe Academy” will offer an introduction to the traditional djembe.

Disney and Pixar’s Toy Story 4 Review

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Heather Adamczak

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June 13, 2019

This past weekend we were invited to watch Toy Story 4 during a 2 day media event at Walt Disney World. Like several other Toy Story fans who grew up watching the movies, I was extremely skeptical about another addition to the franchise. The addition of new character based off trash named “Forky” seemed like a stretch as well… I have never been disappointed by a Disney or Pixar film in the past but Toy Story 4 had a lot to live up to.

We begin our story with Buzz (Tim Allen) and Woody (Tom Hanks) and the gang in their new room at Bonnie’s. There is a new dynamic that Woody just isn’t too sure for these toys. Bonnie isn’t like Andy…

Fast forward to a new friend “Forky” featuring Tony Hale, a spork made from trash that just doesn’t want to be a toy! Woody takes over and helps Forky learn what it means to be “Bonnie’s toy.” He’s not a fork. He’s not a spoon. And most of all, Forky is not a toy! At least that’s what he thinks. Bonnie created him from an assortment of supplies Woody’s retrieved from the kindergarten trash can. So, it’s no wonder Forky feels strongly that he’s trash and not a toy.

As we have all seen from the new marketing and promos released for the film, Bo Peep voiced by Annie Potts is back and better than ever. She is rocking a new look and attitude. We learn that Bo has become a lost toy and find out just what she has gone through to make it on her own. Woody is torn with being loyal to Bonnie and his love for Bo… Cue the tissues!

Bringing in a little Canadian flair to the film, Duke Caboom, voiced by Keanu Reeves, plays an action figure that helps the gang in a daring rescue. He is a little sensitive and absolutely a fun new character we love!

Huge laughs and lots of sarcasm is brought this time with Keegan-Michael Key and Jordan Peele, voicing Ducky and Bunny who Buzz accidentally liberates from a carnival game booth. They go on an adventure with the friends to rescue Forky and bring him back to Bonnie.

Toy Story 4 wasn’t needed but it was definitely loved. There were tears, lots of laughs, so much love, and best of all some great new life lessons that Disney and Pixar love to throw out there for you. Take the whole family to see this movie. Take the whole neighborhood to see this movie. But see this movie!

In theaters June 21st Toy Story 4 is going to be THE Pixar film of 2019!

Star Wars Celebration Anaheim 2020 Dates Have Been Announced

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Kelly Greer

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June 13, 2019

It’s official! Star Wars Celebration Anaheim 2020 dates have been announced! Star Wars fans can now start planning for the return of this huge event August 27-30, 2020 at the Anaheim Convention Center.

These four days will be filled with all things Star Wars. From major announcements and autograph sessions to screenings, celebrity guests, and more, this is the perfect opportunity for every Star Wars fan to celebrate the legacy of Star Wars – both the past and what is coming in the future.

This much-anticipated event will be great for all ages and fans. Whether you are a young fan who loves the Star Wars animated series or you are a die-hard fan watching since the original trilogy, this is an event for everyone! Tickets go on sale June 21 at 9:00 am. Don’t miss it!

This year, the Star Wars Celebration was in Chicago and featured amazing photo opportunities, celebrity appearances and a panel about Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge, complete with all-new video clips! It was likely no accident that Anaheim is the chosen location for 2020! With Disneyland and Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge nearby, it is the perfect opportunity to add on a visit either before or after attending this event to become fully immersed in the land of Batuu and experience everything it has to offer!

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