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Flavors From Star Wars Galaxy’s Edge: Food Guide

Flavors From Star Wars Galaxy's Edge: Food Guide

Disney has never lacked in creativity in regards to food at any of their parks. With Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge soon to be opening at Disneyland we now have a sneak peek into the incredible menus going into the new land. These menu items will be at Disneyland and Walt Disney World!

Starting out on the planet of Batuu, the Black Spire Outpost traders, smugglers, and adventurers will dine on perfectly themed food while escaping the First Order. Batuu has a “farm to table” style due to the remoteness of the planet. The menu will draw from the local culture with unique flavors and influences at the outpost.

Flavors From Star Wars Galaxy's Edge: Food Guide

Docking Bay 7 Food and Cargo

A multi-purpose transport shuttle docked on top of a large hangar will beckon guests into Docking Bay 7 Food and Cargo, a designated location for traveling food shuttles. Docked in the hangar is Tugg’s Grub, a “traveling diner for diners traveling” run by Chef Strono “Cookie” Tuggs. In high-demand for his cooking skills, he moves from site to site in a modified Sienar-Chall Utilipede Transport that can be transformed into a mobile kitchen and restaurant. His travels across the galaxy allow him to fill his pantry with exotic ingredients which he uses to make new and unusual dishes inspired by his time on Takodana.

Flavors From Star Wars Galaxy's Edge: Food Guide

Desserts:

Oi-oi Puff – raspberry cream puff with passion fruit mousse
Batuu-bon – chocolate cake with white chocolate mousse and coffee custard

Flavors From Star Wars Galaxy's Edge: Food Guide

Entrées:

  • Smoked Kaadu Ribs – sticky pork ribs served with a blueberry corn muffin and cabbage slaw
  • Fried Endorian Tip-yip – crispy chicken served with roasted vegetable potato mash and herb gravy
  • Yobshrimp Noodle Salad – chilled shrimp served with marinated noodles and vegetables
  • Roasted Endorian Tip-yip Salad – marinated chicken served with mixed greens, roasted seasonal vegetables, quinoa, pumpkin seeds, and green curry ranch
  • Felucian Garden Spread (lunch only) – plant-based “kefta” served with herb hummus, tomato-cucumber relish, and pita
  • Braised Shaak Roast (dinner only) – beef pot roast served with cavatelli pasta, wilted kale, and mushrooms
  • Ithorian Garden Loaf (dinner only) – plant-based “meatloaf” served with roasted vegetable potato mash, seasonal vegetables, and mushroom sauce

Kids’ Meals:

**All Meals include choice of Small Lowfat Milk or Small Dasani Water

  • Yobshrimp Noodle Salad (Disney Check) – chilled shrimp served with noodles, vegetables and sweet orange dressing
  • A Taste of Takodana (Disney Check) – black bean hummus served with edible soil with nuts, chilled dipping vegetables, and multi-grain crisps
  • Fried Endorian Tip-yip – crispy chicken served with macaroni & cheese and seasonal vegetables

Flavors From Star Wars Galaxy's Edge: Food Guide

Specialty Beverages without Alcohol:

  • Moof Juice – Simply Fruit Punch and Simply Orange with chipotle-pineapple
  • Phattro – Gold Peak Unsweetened Tea, Odwalla Lemonade, and desert pear
  • Batuubucha Tea – Suja Pineapple Passionfruit Kombucha

Flavors From Star Wars Galaxy's Edge: Food Guide

Oga’s Cantina; Run by the boss of the Black Spire Outpost underworld, Oga Garra, Oga’s Cantina is an establishment that attracts some of the most interesting and disreputable characters in the galaxy. Very little is known about Oga herself. She’s not usually at the Cantina, preferring to collect payments remotely, and most of the locals have never laid eyes on her before. Her patrons come from across the galaxy to sample the famous concoctions offered here. These beverages are created with unique ingredients using “otherworldly” methods. In addition, Oga regularly procures unique shipments of beers, cider, and wines. While partaking in these thirst-quenching concoctions, guests can enjoy the musical stylings of DJ R-3X (also known as REX), the former Starspeeder 3000 pilot droid we first met in Star Tours. He’s reinvented himself as the cantina’s resident DJ and is quirky and talkative as ever, just trying to do his best on the job.

Flavors From Star Wars Galaxy's Edge: Food Guide

Concoctions with Alcohol

Featuring a wide range of classic and unique spirits found throughout the galaxy with a mixture of tastes and flavors to liven your taste buds.

Morning Specialties

Spiran Caf – Peru Alto Mayo Organic Joffrey’s Coffee, orange marmalade, rum, vanilla whipped cream, and citrus zest
Bloody Rancor – vodka, chile liqueur, spicy Bloody Mary mix, and rancor bone
Afternoon and Evening Specialties

Fuzzy Tauntaun – peach vodka, peach schnapps, orange juice with tangerine, pure cane sugar, and “buzzz” foam
Jedi Mind Trick – grapefruit and rose vodka, falernum, blue curaçao, white grape juice, lime juice, and grapefruit bitters
The Outer Rim – silver tequila, açaí liqueur, lime juice, pure cane sugar, black salt, and exotic fruit purée
T-16 Skyhopper – vodka, melon liqueur, kiwi, and half & half
Dagobah Slug Slinger – reposado tequila, blue curaçao, citrus juices, ginger, herbs, and bitters
Jet Juice – bourbon, chile liqueur, açaí liqueur, white grape juice, and lemon juice
Yub Nub – pineapple rum, spiced rum, citrus juices, and passion fruit
Bespin Fizz – rum, yuzu purée, pomegranate juice, white cranberry juice, and cloud swirl
Concoctions without Alcohol

Showcasing a combination of beverages found throughout the galaxy which yield vibrant colors along with sweet, tangy, or savory taste and fruity or spicy flavors.

Morning Specialties:

  • Black Spire Brew – Cold Brew Joffrey’s Coffee, honey, falernum, passion fruit, and citrus
  • Moogan Tea – Gold Peak Unsweetened Tea, chocolate milk, vanilla, and cinnamon
  • Tarine Tea – Gold Peak Unsweetened Tea, peach, huckleberry, and mint
  • Blue Bantha – Blue Milk served chilled with bantha-inspired vanilla-butter sugar cookie
  • Afternoon and Evening Specialties:

Cliff Dweller – citrus juices, coconut, hibiscus-grenadine, and Seagram’s Ginger Ale
Hyperdrive (Punch It!) – Powerade Mountain Berry Blast, white cranberry juice, black cherry purée, and Sprite
Jabba Juice – Simply Orange with pineapple, kiwi, cantaloupe, and blueberry popping pearls
Blue Bantha – Blue Milk served chilled with bantha-inspired vanilla-butter sugar cookie
Blurrgfire – lemonade, pomegranate juice, and habanero-lime
Carbon Freeze – Powerade Lemon Lime, wild strawberry, blueberry, and green apple popping pears
Provision

Oga’s Obsession – lemonade, cotton candy flavor, and blueberry popping pearls with a bursting dried fruit mixture
Beers on Tap

  • Gold Squadron Lager
  • White Wampa Ale
  • Gamorrean Ale
  • Bad Motivator IPA
  • Cider on Tap
  • Spice Runner Hard Cider
  • Wine on Tap
  • Toniray
  • Imperial Guard

Flavors From Star Wars Galaxy's Edge: Food Guide

Black Spire Outpost Market

Ronto Roasters sits as the centerpiece of the Black Spire Outpost Marketplace, drawing in passersby with a large podracing engine that’s firing up a barbecue pit. Hungry customers who queue up to order will encounter a former settler droid, 8D-JB, carefully turning the spit of meats. Elsewhere in the marketplace is Kat Saka’s Kettle, which offers Outpost Mix (a unique popcorn snack with a colorful blend of sweet and spicy flavors), and a Milk Stand serving up two local favorites: Blue Milk and Green Milk served as a frozen beverage.

Ronto Roasters Menu:

  • Ronto Wrap – roasted pork and grilled sausage with peppercorn sauce and tangy slaw wrapped in pita
  • Nuna Turkey Jerky – choice of sweet or spicy

Specialty Beverages

  • Tatooine Sunset – Gold Peak Unsweetened Tea, Odwalla Lemonade, melon, and blueberry
  • Sour Sarlacc – Minute Maid Limeade, raspberry, and spicy mango
  • Meiloorun Juice – pineapple, Simply Lemonade with blueberry, white cranberry juice, lemon juice, and desert pear

Milk Stand Menu: Serving a frozen plant-based blend of coconut and rice milks

  • Blue Milk
  • Green Milk
  • Bubo Wamba Family Farms Novelty Drink Vessel

Flavors From Star Wars Galaxy's Edge: Food Guide

Kat Saka’s Kettle Menu:

Outpost Popcorn Mix – colorful blend of sweet and spicy flavors, popped in coconut oil
MSE-6 Series Repair Droid Souvenir Popcorn Vessel
Specialty Bottled Beverages – Coca-Cola, Diet Coke, Sprite, and Dasani
Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge opens May 31 at the Disneyland Resort and August 29 at the Walt Disney World Resort. Meal periods and menu items may vary from coast to coast.

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Disney’s Aladdin Zayn and Zhavia Ward Duet in Enchanting ‘A Whole New World’ Video

Aladdin

Aladdin

Multi-platinum and global award-winning superstar singer/songwriter ZAYN and emerging sensation singer/songwriter Zhavia Ward are set to perform the Oscar and GRAMMY-winning duet “A Whole New World.”

The song will be featured in the film’s end credits and on the Walt Disney Records soundtrack and is available today as a single and music video.

The new updated rendition of the classic song is produced by Saltwives aka Alex Oriet and David Phelan (ZAYN and Charli XCX) and the music video was directed by Philip Andelman (Beyoncé, Taylor Swift and Ed Sheeran). 

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“The selection of artists, producer and tonal direction was critical for the success of updating a classic song like this,” said Mitchell Leib, president of Music & Soundtracks for the Walt Disney Studios.  “ZAYN’s vocals are like no other and his artistic imprint immediately brought a contemporary and diverse presence.  Additionally, ZAYN could have chosen any artist in the world to collaborate with on the duet, but he personally selected Zhavia for her unique perspective, powerful vocal abilities and to platform a talented new artist, ensuring that the audience could discover this song, again, for the first time.”   

The timeless ballad, featuring Alan Menken’s beautiful melody and Howard Ashman’s unforgettable lyrics, received an Academy Award®, Golden Globe® Award and GRAMMY Award, among other accolades, upon its release in 1992.

The “Aladdin” original motion picture soundtrack features an unforgettable score from eight-time Oscar-winning composer Alan Menken (“Beauty and the Beast,” “The Little Mermaid”), along with new recordings of the original songs written by Menken and two-time Academy Award winner Howard Ashman (“Little Shop of Horrors”), three-time Oscar winner Tim Rice (“The Lion King”) and one song written by Menken and Oscar and Tony Award®-winning songwriters Benj Pasek and Justin Paul (“La La Land,” “Dear Evan Hansen”). From Walt Disney Records, the digital soundtrack is set for release on May 21 at 9:00pm PT and will be followed by the physical album on May 24. 

A thrilling and vibrant live-action adaptation of Disney’s animated classic, “Aladdin” is the exciting tale of the charming street rat Aladdin, the courageous and self-determined Princess Jasmine and the Genie who may be the key to their future.  “Aladdin” opens in U.S. theaters nationwide May 24, 2019.

 

Oscar-nominated actor and multi-platinum recording artist Will Smith and GRAMMY-nominated superstar songwriter, producer and multi-platinum selling artist DJ Khaled are set to perform a re-invented version of the classic Oscar-nominated song “Friend Like Me.” The song will be featured in the film’s end credit, on the Walt Disney Records soundtrack, and released as a single.  The new updated rendition of the song is produced by DJ Khaled. 

 

The new original song featured in the film and included on the soundtrack is “Speechless,” performed by Jasmine (Naomi Scott).  The song is Jasmine’s big breakout song in the film about finding her voice, and was written by Alan Menken and songwriters Benj Pasek and Justin Paul.

 

The Aladdin soundtrack includes “Arabian Nights,” “One Jump Ahead,” “One Jump Ahead (Reprise),” “Speechless” (Part 1), “Friend Like Me,” “Prince Ali,” “A Whole New World,” “One Jump Ahead” (Reprise 2), “Speechless” (Part 2), “A Whole New World” (End Title), “Friend Like Me” (End Title), and “Speechless” (Full), plus 25 score cues composed by Alan Menken.

 

The Aladdin original motion picture soundtrack physical album is now available for pre-order, pre-add on Apple Music, and pre-save on Spotify.  “A Whole New World” is available at streaming and download services.  For more information on Walt Disney Records releases, follow us at Facebook.com/DisneyInstagram/disneymusicTwitter.com/disneymusicand our Disney Hits Playlist at http://disneymusic.co/DisneyHits.

Walt Disney Company Revealed the 2nd Quarter Earnings Report.

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Walt Disney Company Revealed the 2nd Quarter Earnings Report.

The Walt Disney company revealed 2nd quarter earnings report of 2019, which ended on March 31, 2019.  The 2nd quarter report showed their revenue up by 3%, however, their income was down 10%.  The earnings report is the second under a strategic reorganization plan taking place last year creating the divisions of parks and resorts to the now parks, experiences and consumer products.

Chairman and CEO Bob Iger stated, “We’re very pleased with our Q2 results and thrilled with the record-breaking success of Avengers: Endgame, which is now the second-highest grossing film of all time and will stream exclusively on Disney+ starting December 11th. The positive response to our direct-to-consumer strategy has been gratifying, and the integration of the businesses we acquired from 21st Century Fox only increases our confidence in our ability to leverage decades of iconic storytelling and the powerful creative engines across the entire company to deliver an extraordinary value proposition to consumers”.

Overall Earnings Report:

  • Diluted Earnings per share up 81%, from $1.95 to $3.53
  • Parks, Experiences, and Consumer Products: 5% growth in revenues and 15% growth in operating income for the 2nd quarter
  • Direct-to-Consumer and International: 15% growth in revenues and 109% decrease in operating income for the 2nd quarter
  • Media Networks: Less than 1% growth in revenues and 3% decrease in operating income for the 2nd quarter
  • Studio Entertainment: 15% decrease in revenues and 39% decrease in operating income for the 2nd quarter
  • 21st Century Fox: This is the first quarter numbers have been reported, so there is no comparison to last year

Parks, Experiences, and Consumer Products:

  • Revenues up 5%, from $5.903 Billion to $6.169 Billion
  • 15% Growth in segment operating income, from $1.309 billion to $1.506 billion
  • Increase at Consumer Products due to growth in the games business
  • Disney Cruise Line had a higher operating income due to the dry-dock for the Disney Magic in 2018

Direct-to-Consumer and International

  • 15% growth, from $831 Million to $995 Million
  • Operating income loss fell 109%, from $188 million to a loss of $393 million
  • Loss of operating income is due to the ongoing investment in ESPN+

Media Networks

  • A 1% increase in the media networks division, from $5.508 Billion to $5.525
  • Segment operating income fell 3%, $2.185 billion down from $2.258 billion

Studio Entertainment

  • Revenues decreased 15%, from $2.499 biliion to $2.134 billion
  • Operating income dropped 39%, from $874 million to $534 million

Source: WDW Info

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Pixar Pier Welcomes Inside Out Emotional Whirlwind Opening This Summer at Disney California Adventure Park

Pixar Pier Welcomes Inside Out Emotional Whirlwind Opening This Summer at Disney California Adventure Park

Earlier this month we announced there was a new Inside Out inspired ride coming to Pixar Pier in Disney California Adventure.  Today Disney released some art and a little more information about the ride. Check out the art for promotional posters here to get a glimpse of the style for the new ride.

Pixar Pier Welcomes Inside Out Emotional Whirlwind Opening This Summer at Disney California Adventure ParkPixar Pier Welcomes Inside Out Emotional Whirlwind Opening This Summer at Disney California Adventure Park

“Inspired by the Disney and Pixar film “Inside Out,” you’re invited to step into the workplace of Riley’s Emotions—Joy, Sadness, Fear, Disgust and Anger. Once you hop aboard one of eight Memory Movers, you’ll take a sense-ational spin and find yourself surrounded by vibrant shelves packed with glowing recollections.”- Disney

 

Pixar Pier Welcomes Inside Out Emotional Whirlwind Opening This Summer at Disney California Adventure ParkPixar Pier Welcomes Inside Out Emotional Whirlwind Opening This Summer at Disney California Adventure Park

The ride will take the place of the old It’s Tough to Be a Bug ride that closed up last fall to make way for the new attraction at Pixar Pier. Stay tuned for more information as we get it here on Chip and Co.

Inside Out Emotional Whirlwind

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Online Reservations Available for Bibbidi Bobbidi Boutique and More

Online Reservations Available for Bibbidi Bobbidi Boutique and More

Online reservations are now open for the Bibbidi Bobbidi Boutique and more!

Guests now have an easy way to make appointments for a variety of fun experiences using the new online reservation system on the Disney World and Disneyland websites.

You now have the ability to search for open dates or make cancellations to an existing reservation at the Bibbidi Bobbidi Boutique in Walt Disney World and Disneyland. You can also reserve a space at The Pirates League and the Harmony Barber Shop.

The new site is very similar to the current online dining reservation system. It contains a very similar layout with comparable features, You will just need to create or sign into your Disney account to get started.

Reservations are strongly encouraged for these popular experiences because appointment times fill up quickly!

Online reservations can be made up to 60 days in advance for the Bibbidi Bobbidi Boutique (ages 3-12) in Disneyland.

Online reservations can be made up to 180 days in advance for the Bibbidi Bobbidi Boutique (ages 3-12), The Pirates League, or the Harmony Barber Shop in Walt Disney World.

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Dining in Disneyland for Mother’s Day

Dining in Disneyland for Mother's Day

There are plenty of ways to celebrate Mother’s Day this weekend at the Disneyland Resort – starting with food! 

The new Rose Cake Pop can be found at Trolly Treats and Bing Bong’s Sweet Stuff at Disney California Adventure park, Hunny Spot and Candy Palace at Disneyland Park, and Marceline’s Confectionary in the Downtown Disney District.

This delight is a chocolate cake pop wrapped in a fruit-flavored sour belt and dipped in raspberry purple chocolate.

You can also find a Mother’s Day Special Macaron Assortment at Kayla’s Cake in the Downtown Disney District.

Try a variety of flavors like blackcurrant heart, lemon meringue pie, triple berry, and belgian dark chocolate macarons.

Lastly, Sprinkles in the Downtown Disney District if offering a Mother’s Day Cupcake Box. Enjoy an assortment of vanilla, red velvet, dark chocolate, and salt caramel cupcakes.

Check out the list below for a sit-down brunch with mom (all offered on May 12th unless otherwise specified)!

  • Catal, Downtown Disney District – Mother’s Day Brunch (8:00 a.m.–3:00 p.m.)
  • Café Orleans, Disneyland park – Mother’s Day Lasagna and Dessert Offerings (11:30 a.m.–8:00 p.m.)
  • Blue Bayou Restaurant, Disneyland park – Seafood Carbonara and Mother’s Day Add On that includes Sparkling Cider, a Rose, and a Chocolate Bar (11:30 a.m.–10:00 p.m.)
  • Classic Afternoon Tea, Disneyland Hotel – Mother’s Day Tea (12:00–3:00 p.m.)
  • Steakhouse 55, Disneyland Hotel – Mother’s Day 3-course Tasting Meal (5:00–10:00 p.m.)
  • Goofy’s Kitchen, Disneyland Hotel – All-Day Character Buffet Dining (7:00 a.m.–9:00 p.m.)
  • Storyteller’s Café, Disney’s Grand Californian Hotel & Spa – All-Day Character Buffet Dining (7:00 a.m.–10:00 p.m.)
  • PCH Grill, Disney’s Paradise Pier Hotel – All-Day Character Buffet Dining (7:00 a.m.–9:00 p.m.)

 Call 714-718-DINE to make your reservations!

Source: Disney. 

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Alyson Hannigan Celebrates Fancy Nancy’s Arrival at Disneyland

Actress Alyson Hannigan poses with her daughter Satyana, Disney Junior star Fancy Nancy, daughter Keeva and husband Alexis Denisof, May 3, 2019, after a welcome ceremony for the character who meets guests daily at Disney California Adventure Park in Anaheim, Calif. Hannigan voices Fancy Nancy’s mom, Claire, in the animated family comedy “Fancy Nancy” airing on Disney Channel, Disney Junior and the DisneyNow app. (Joshua Sudock/Disneyland Resort)

Alyson Hannigan Celebrates Fancy Nancy's Arrival at Disneyland

Actress Alyson Hannigan celebrates the arrival of Fancy Nancy’s at the Disneyland Resort!

Recently, Alyson Hannigan was accompanied by her family on a fun trip to Disney California Adventure park in Anaheim, California.

While there, they celebrated the arrival of Disney Junior’s Fancy Nancy! You heard it right – Fancy Nancy now meets and greets guests daily on Hollywood Blvd.

Alyson, a mom herself, voices Fancy Nancy’s Mom, Claire, in the animated family comedy. “Fancy Nancy” airs on Disney Channel, Disney Junior, and the DisneyNow app.

The show follows six year old Nancy who loves all things fancy and French! You can watch her share her fanciness with her family and friends each episode.

Alyson and her family also enjoyed some fun attractions like the new Jessie’s Critter Carousel at Tory Story Boardwalk in Pixar Pier during their visit.

Check out Alyson Hannigan’s video below to see how they liked their trip to the Disneyland Resort. PS – check out their Briar Rose Gold ears!

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Free BEER is back all Summer Long at SeaWorld Orlando – Starting May 25th!

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Free beer

Starting Saturday, May 25 through September 2 from 10:30 a.m. to one hour before park close, guests 21 years of age and older can pick up one complimentary, 14-ounce domestic beer at Mama’s Pretzel Kitchen Patio Bar per day.

Park guests at SeaWorld Orlando are also invited to enjoy weekday Happy Hour at 4:00 p.m. all summer long May 10 through September 2.  Happy Hour will feature buy one, get one free offers on beer, wine, call liquor cocktails and non-alcoholic beverages at Flamecraft Bar, Shark’s Underwater Grill Bar and Waterway Grill Bar.

New this year, SeaWorld Orlando Pass Members are being offered early access to the park’s free beer program.  Pass Members can get their free 14-ounce beer starting May 10 until the full program begins on the May 25.

Guests looking for a great gift for dad can take advantage of a special Father’s Day promotion. Enjoy 25% off of the Brew Club Stein June 10-16 at Waterway Grill location only (not online). This offer is valid for Membership purchase and does not include stein refills.

Best Way to Play

The best way to experience all of the summer fun SeaWorld Orlando has to offer, along with the incredible lineup of events throughout the year is with an annual pass starting as low as $6.99 a month plus $50 down payment, taxes and service fee.

For more information, park hours and to purchase tickets, visit SeaWorldOrlando.com. Events and times are subject to change. Follow SeaWorld Orlando on Facebook and Instagram for the latest park updates and information.

Captain Marvel blasts to Digital on May 28th and Blu-ray on June 11th

Captain Marvel

Captain Marvel

At yesterday’s espnW Summit NYC, Marvel Studios hosted a “Captain Marvel” panel and revealed an all-new trailer and in-home release dates for its first female-led franchise film, centered on Carol Danvers a.k.a. Captain Marvel. The spectacular, 1990s-era Super Hero adventure, which electrified and inspired audiences worldwide and surpassed $1 billion in ticket sales, is available on Digital in HD and 4K Ultra HD™ and Movies Anywhere May 28, and lands on Blu-ray™ and Blu-ray 4K Ultra HD™ June 11.

Arriving home with extensive line-up of extras detailing the development of this highly anticipated addition to the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU), “Captain Marvel” includes Featurettes that highlight the transformative journey of Brie Larson (Captain Marvel) and her character’s impact on audiences around the globe; the influence of Nick Fury (Samuel L. Jackson) on significant events within the MCU; the perfect pairing of directors Anna Boden & Ryan Fleck; the ongoing conflict between the Skrulls and the Kree; and the raw talent behind the fetching feline named Goose. Viewers also gain access to six deleted scenes, director commentary, a gag reel loaded with funnies, flubs and Flerkens, and never-before-seen concept art and production photography.

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Peyton Elizabeth Lee Set to Star in ‘Secret Society of Second Born Royals,’ an Original Movie for Disney+

Peyton Elizabeth Lee

Actress Peyton Elizabeth Lee, lauded for her role on the acclaimed Disney Channel series Andi Mack, has won the lead role in the original movie Secret Society of Second BornRoyals a  contemporary princess story for Disney+, the upcoming streaming service. The movie will begin production this month in Toronto.

“We are big fans of Peyton and are thrilled that she and the rest of the cast will bring this exciting world to life for Disney+,” said Agnes Chu, senior vice president, Content, Disney+. “We love the themes of self-discovery and empowerment inside ‘Secret Society of Second Born Royals,’ and our partners at Disney Channel are the perfect team to deliver this movie with adventure, humor and heart.”

“Secret Society of Second Born Royals” introduces Sam (Peyton Lee), a rebellious princess second in line to the throne of the kingdom of Illyria. Just as Sam’s disinterest in the royal way of life is at an all-time high, she is stunned to learn that she has superpowers and belongs to a secret society with a longstanding tradition of covertly keeping the peace throughout the kingdom. The movie follows Sam’s adventures at a top-secret training program for a new class of second born royals tasked with saving the world.

Starring as Sam’s secret society classmates are Faly Rakotohavana as Prince Matteo, Isabella Blake Thomas as Princess January, Olivia Deeble as Princess Roxana and Niles Fitch (“This is Us”) as Prince Tuma.

“From the moment we first met Peyton, we knew she was special. It’s been an absolute joy to witness her growth as an actor over three seasons of ‘Andi Mack.’ Her authenticity and confidence will seamlessly complement the talented ensemble cast that will bring this unique story to life,” said Judy Taylor, senior vice president, Casting and Talent Relations, Disney Channels.

Lee was recently nominated for a 2019 Kid’s Choice Award for her title role on “Andi Mack.” Her other credits include ABC’s “Scandal” and Showtime’s “Shameless,” a voice role on Disney Junior’s “The Lion Guard” and several national commercials.

Also starring are Skylar Astin (“Pitch Perfect”) as James, Elodie Yung (“Daredevil”) as Queen Catherine, Ashley Liao as Princess Eleanor, and Noah Lomax as Mike.

Zanne Devine (“I, Tonya,” the Disney Channel Original Movie “Kim Possible”), Mike Karz (“Valentine’s Day”) and Austin Winsberg (“Gossip Girl”) are the executive producers of “Secret Society of Second Born Royals.” Anna Mastro (Marvel’s “Runaways,” “The Bold Type”) will direct the movie. The co-producer is Juliana Janes (“Butter”). The teleplay was written by Alex Litvak (“Masters of the Universe”) and Andrew Green (“Hannah Montana”) and is based on an original story by Litvak, Green and Winsberg

Universal Orlando guests can now receive complimentary parking for seeing a matinee movies at Universal CityWalk.

Universal Orlando guests can now receive complimentary parking for seeing a matinee movies at Universal CityWalk.

Universal Orlando guests can now receive complimentary parking for seeing a matinee movie at Universal CityWalk.

Guests will receive a cash reimbursement if they purchase two or more matinee movie tickets at the Universal Cinemark box office. To receive free parking, guests will need to present a Regular Parking fee receipt when purchasing their movie tickets, or by showing their pre-purchased matinee movie tickets and parking receipt at the box office.

Movie theatre parking reimbursement is only available at Universal Cinemark at Universal CityWalk for matinee movie showings from 11 a.m. – 6 p.m. and is only valid on the date of purchase. Regular Parking fee must be paid in full and then will be reimbursed upon presentation of parking receipt. As a reminder, self-parking after 6 p.m. is free to all guests. Restrictions apply.

For more information about the Universal Cinemark matinee free parking program, visit www.UniversalOrlando.com.

Disney Flex Passport coming to Disneyland Resort

Disneyland new annual pass flex pass

Disneyland new annual pass flex pass

Disneyland Resort is introducing the Disney Flex Passport, a new Annual Passport!

What is it?

Starting May 21, you can purchase the Disney Flex Passport; which offers multiple ways to visit Disneyland Resort in Southern California. Flex Annual Passholders will have the opportunity to access one or both Disneyland park and Disney California Adventure park on select GREEN good-to-go days (mainly on off-peak days). Flex passholders will need to make an advance reservation using the Disneyland website or app for select BLUE days. There will be limited GRAY blockout days, which means that’s a no go with this annual pass.

A limited number of reservations will be available each day . Due to capacity, closures or other factors theme park admission and access to experiences and services may be restricted or unavailable.  Admission excludes seperately ticketed activities and events.

Flex pass Green is a go calendar

Flex pass blue date calendar

Flex pass grey no go date calendar

You can hold two reservation days up to 30 days in advance with the new passport, while also enjoying good-to-go days. You can still make reservations on the day of your visit if they are still available. Passholders can add up to eight people to your reservation, as long as they are connected to your Disney account.

The online passholder calendar will show when reservations are full for individual dates. But cancellations could cause full dates to reopen at any time. You may be able to scoop up last minute cancellations at 11:59 p.m. the night before.

If pass holders no show, they will be penalized for not canceling their reservations at least a day in advance. After three no shows, Flex passholders will find their existing reservations canceled and a hold put on new reservations. You’ll have to talk with a Disney agent to be able to make reservations again.

Why A New Annual Pass?

The opening of  Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge on May 31 at Disneyland, and a new Super Hero-themed land in Disney California Adventure park in 2020 are both expected to have a major impact on the crowd levels inside the park. This annual pass will provide Disney more control over crowd management. The goal is to smooth demand that varies throughout the year based on school schedules, seasonal events, and annual passholder block-out dates.

Cost

Disney Flex annual pass goes on sale May 21 and will cost $599, Disneyland officials announced. A monthly payment plan for California residents, 18 years or older with valid ID, will be available. The Disney Flex Passport also includes benefits such as dining and merchandise discounts.

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