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First Look At New Toy Story Land Merchandise

Toy Story Land Merchandise

Were you watching “Good Morning America” this morning? If so then you saw some great first looks at Toy Story Land and some of the great Toy Story Land Merchandise that will be available exclusively in the land when it opens at Hollywood Studios on June 30. In case you missed the show we have some of the exciting items to share with you!

First Look At New Toy Story Land Merchandise

There are two new headbands that will be available for purchase. The first one is (pictured at the top) is a plush Slinky Dog headband, which is adorable! The next one is inspired by the green aliens. I love this second one as the eyes can move, which is a very cute detail.

First Look At New Toy Story Land Merchandise

Next, the Light-Up Slinky Dog is a fun toy and fashion statement. We saw him being worn around the neck of Brad Schoeneberg the Disney Director of Franchise Product Development. The Light-Up Slinky Dog has playful light-up rings which I’m sure will be great when touring the parks in the evening.

First Look At New Toy Story Land Merchandise

Last but definitely not least, Disney is introducing “I Played There” commemorative T-shirts for kids to make all of their friends jealous when they return home.

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First Look at Alien Swirling Saucers Inside Toy Story Land

First Look at Alien Swirling Saucers Inside Toy Story Land

Big News! We now have images of the brand new Alien Swirling Saucers attraction inside Toy Story Land when it opens on June 30th.

First Look at Alien Swirling Saucers Inside Toy Story Land

At Alien Swirling Saucers, which is an attraction that’s been designed to look like you are inside a play set that Andy won at Pizza Planet, the Aliens have powered up their flying saucers to take you on a spin through space. Climb into a toy rocket and hang on as aliens lead the way on an interstellar romp set to an out-of-this-world beat.  If you’re really lucky, you just might get “chosen” by the claw.

The electronic space music soundtrack includes eight songs that may sound familiar but will be heard in a quirky way you’ve never experienced before. Guests will also see pizza details throughout the attraction, including pizza columns, a pizza space station, and the Planet Pepperonia.

First Look at Alien Swirling Saucers Inside Toy Story Land

This attraction seems to be a re-theming of Mater’s Junkyard Jamboree located in Cars Land at Disney California Adventure. We can also expect that the “alien saucers” will travel in overlapping figure eight patterns along interlocking turntables. The vehicles are transferred from one revolving turntable to another, creating near miss moments. Another fun element is that Mater’s trailer swings freely from side to side as you go through the turntables. So hopefully we will see this again with the saucers.

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Popular Animal Kingdom Attraction to Close for Brief Refurbishment

Festival of the Lion King

Festival of the Lion King

If you have plans to be at Animal Kingdom next Wednesday, May 9, I have some news to pass along. The Harambe Theater where the Festival of the Lion King show is performed will be closed for a one-day refurbishment. This will cause the Festival of the Lion King show to go dark for one day.

If you planned to spend your day in Animal Kingdom on May 9 and have already selected a FastPasses for the Festival of the Lion King show, make sure to go into your My Disney Experience account and select a new one.

To see a complete list of attractions scheduled to be closed at Animal Kingdom and Walt Disney World for this May, please CLICK HERE. 

Does this refurbishment change your Walt Disney World plans next week?

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Filming Starts on Disney’s Latest Live Action Film, The One and Only Ivan

Filming Starts on Disney's Latest Live Action Film, The One and Only Ivan

Across the pond at London’s Pinewood Studios, production has started on “The One and Only Ivan.”  Disney’s latest film will be a live-action/CG hybrid adaptation of the much-loved children’s book by Katherine Applegate.  The project is being directed by Thea Sharrock and will feature Bryan Cranston, Ramon Rodriguez, Arianna Greenblatt, Indira Varma and Eleanor Matsuura.

The film will also feature the vocal talents of Angelina Jolie, Sam Rockwell, Brooklynn Prince, Helen Mirren and Dany Devito.

“The One and Only Ivan” tells the true story of uniquely-talented gorilla and other animals who share a communal habitat at a suburban shopping mall.  It’s an unforgettable tale about the beauty of friendship, the power of visualization and the significance of the place we call home. The book has a huge following and has topped the New York Times bestseller list. Applegate has also won several awards for Ivan including the Newberry Medal in Children’s literature for 2013.

 

As of going to print, details have not been revealed as to a possible release date. Readers are encouraged to keep following along with Chip and Co. for the last movie news and updates!

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Entertainment At Magic Kingdom To Be Impacted By Refurbishment

Entertainment At Magic Kingdom To Be Impacted By Refurbishment

Magic Kingdom’s daily entertainment schedule will be impacted this month due to concrete work. On May 3rd, 7th, 14th, 17th and 21st, the 11:00 am Move It! Shake It! Dance and Play It! Street Party will be cancelled but you can still catch the 12:30 pm and the 5:30 pm parties. This very popular party has guests dancing on Main Street USA with their favorite Disney and Pixar characters. Also on these dates, the Trolley Show will not have their Main Street Trolley but will instead use the Main Street Ranch Wagon. The daily Trolley Show welcomes Magic Kingdom guests to the most magical place on Earth with a fun and upbeat performance.

There are other entertainment offerings that will not be affected by the concrete work such as Mickey’s Royal Friendship Faire on the Castle stage, Disney’s Festival of Fantasy Parade and Happily Ever After. Be sure to grab a times guide when you head to Magic Kingdom as it will keep you up to date on the daily entertainment schedule.

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Construction Update on Wolfgang Puck Bar and Grill at Disney Springs

Construction Update on Wolfgang Puck Bar and Grill at Disney Springs

Wolfgang Puck Bar and Grill is coming to Disney Springs at the Walt Disney World Resort and there has been a lot of progress. The new building can be seen behind the construction walls. Wolfgang Puck Grand Cafe closed in August and this new dining experience will take its place. Set to open sometime this year, the construction seems to be coming along.

Construction Update on Wolfgang Puck Bar and Grill at Disney Springs

The construction walls show the concept art of the finished Wolfgang Puck Bar and Grill.

Construction Update on Wolfgang Puck Bar and Grill at Disney Springs

The building has taken shape and the interior work will soon start.

Construction Update on Wolfgang Puck Bar and Grill at Disney Springs

Glass windows will cover the front providing fantastic lighting.

Construction Update on Wolfgang Puck Bar and Grill at Disney Springs

The new Wolfgang Puck Bar and Grill is being built across from Planet Hollywood and beside the Coca Cola Store. This restaurant will highlight some of Austrian chef Wolfgang Puck’s famous signature dishes. He has restaurant and bar locations across the globe including Beverly Hills, California, London, England, Bahrain and Singapore.

Do you have plans to check out the new Wolfgang Puck Bar and Grill when it opens this year?

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Experience The Disney Springs Bourbon Trail For A Limited Time Only

Experience The Disney Springs Bourbon Trail For A Limited Time Only

Have you heard about the new Disney Springs Bourbon Trail experience? This unique event allows guests ages 21 and older to partake in unique beverages and food pairings all inspired by your favorite Bourbon drinks. The above guide map will help you journey to each delicious spot. But hurry, this event only runs until June 17th.

Experience The Disney Springs Bourbon Trail For A Limited Time Only

The Edison

  • Peach Tree Downs – a refreshing peach mint julep with a nutty pecan finish featuring Knob Creek Bourbon and Old Camp Peach Pecan Whiskey, with a
  • rich, sweet, woody, full-bodied and almost-fruity flavor and aromas of toasted nuts, grain, and oak
    DB Clothesline Candied Bacon – maple and black pepper-infused bacon served with a sour pickle

Paradiso 37, Taste of the Americas

  • Kentucky Sunrise – featuring Jim Beam Bourbon, orange juice, and grenadine
  • Argentinian Skirt Steak – 10-ounce char-grilled skirt steak topped with caramelized onions and chimichurri and served with wasabi or truffle fries

The Ganachery

  • Woodford Reserve Bourbon – comprised of more than 200 delectable flavor notes, from bold grain and wood to sweet aromatics: spice, fruit, and floral notes

Experience The Disney Springs Bourbon Trail For A Limited Time Only

House of Blues Restaurant & Bar

  • Fine and Mellow – featuring Knob Creek Bourbon, St. Elder, lemon juice, strawberry, and rhubarb bitters
  • Hurry Sundown Old Fashioned – featuring Maker’s Mark Bourbon, Benedictine, butter pecan syrup, bitters, and caramel pecan bacon
  • Smoked Brisket or Smoked Pulled Pork Sandwich
  • Homemade Bread Pudding – topped with toffee sauce and bourbon butter

Experience The Disney Springs Bourbon Trail For A Limited Time Only

Splitsville Dining Room

  • The Trifecta – a stirred concoction of Old Forester 100, Carpano Antica Vermouth, Benedictine, and Pimento Dram
  • BBQ Chicken Pizza – smothered in BBQ sauce, topped with marinated grilled chicken, BBQ sauce, smoked gouda, mozzarella, cilantro, and red onion

Bongos Cuban Café

  • Angel’s Envy Bourbon Mojito – featuring Angel’s Blue Envy Bourbon, simple syrup, soda water, and fresh mint leaves
  • Authentic Cuban Style Churrasco Certified Angus Beef – a 10-ounce skirt steak hand-cut and served with house-made chimichurri sauce, white rice, and beans

YeSake

  • Strawberry Bourbon Sour Slushie – bourbon, sweet strawberry puree, and lemonade
  • Citrus Fresh – salmon, green leaf lettuce, cucumber, onion, spinach, and jalapeño tempura crunch wasabi ponzu sauce (available as a bowl or wrap)

Experience The Disney Springs Bourbon Trail For A Limited Time Only

Paddlefish

  • Southern Sangria – featuring Medley Bros. Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey, peach liqueur, Tempranillo, and seasonal fruit with warm notes of caramel, oak, and spices that are followed by touches of creamy vanilla, milk chocolate, and caramelized sugar
  • The Pork Chop – a 10-ounce pork chop served with house-made apple sauce and fresh green beans

The Polite Pig

  • Winner’s Circle – featuring Buffalo Trace Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey, Pamplemousee grapefruit liqueur, and elderflower tonic, with a rich and complex flavors and hints of vanilla, toffee, and candied fruit
  • The Southern Pig Sandwich – mouthwatering pulled pork, fennel-apple slaw, tangy mustard BBQ and Dukes Mayonnaise

Frontera Cocina

  • Bórbon Néctar – featuring Basil Hayden’s Bourbon, 3 dashes of organic agave, 5 drops of Elemakule Tiki Bitters, and orange peel with lean oak, corn, and caramel flavors and finishes of warm toffee, spice, and drying wood
  • Carne Asada – garlic and red chili-marinated Creekstone Natural Black Angus Steak, black beans refritos with queso fresco, and caramelized plantains with crema and Cotija cheese and served with tomatillo salsa and warm tortillas

Experience The Disney Springs Bourbon Trail For A Limited Time Only

Raglan Road Irish Pub & Restaurant

  • The Gold Cup – featuring Bulleit Bourbon, Jameson Black Barrel Irish Whiskey, fresh lime juice, simple syrup, and muddled mint, lime, and cucumber
  • Dub Schpuds – herb roasted potato wedges with a Smithwick’s & Dubliner cheese dip

Jock Lindsey’s Hangar Bar

  • Coffee Old Fashioned – Woodford Reserve Bourbon, Kahlua Coffee Liqueur, Joffrey’s Cold Brew Coffee, Vanilla Syrup, Aromatic Bitters, and served with a coffee ganache square
  • Snakebite Sliders – three gourmet beef sliders with tomato-bacon jam, house-made pickles, shredded lettuce and cheese

Experience The Disney Springs Bourbon Trail For A Limited Time Only

The Boathouse

  • Orlando Pride – featuring Old Forester Bourbon and a homemade blackberry citrus purée
  • Calamari – hoisin chili marinated calamari rings lightly fried with a medley of peppers and served with a side of hoisin chili sauce

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Planet Hollywood Observatory

  • Bulleit Frontier Old Fashioned – featuring Bulleit Bourbon, sugar, and bitters
  • BBQ Ribs – fall-off-the-bone St. Louis-style ribs, slow cooked in-house, smothered with BBQ sauce, and served with triple fries

STK Orlando

  • Double Down – featuring Woodford Reserve and lemon juice
  • Double Smoked Bacon – served with date chutney, oven-dried tomatoes, and crispy garlic
  • Bag O’ Donuts – enhanced with dulche de leche filling and spice chocolate and raspberry sauces

Enzo’s Hideaway

  • Enzo’s Bourbon Swizzle – featuring Bulleit Bourbon, lemon juice, ginger syrup, bitters, and fresh mint sprigs with notes of spice, rye, and cedar
  • Salumi and Formaggi Board – an impressive selection of meats and cheeses

Experience The Disney Springs Bourbon Trail For A Limited Time Only Experience The Disney Springs Bourbon Trail For A Limited Time Only

D-Luxe Burger

  • Smoked Bourbon Gelato Shake – vanilla gelato blended with Knob Creek Single Barrel Bourbon, hickory smoke, and dark chocolate sauce and topped with a bacon strip
  • Southern Burger – signature blend beef patty topped with a fried green tomato, pimento cheese, lettuce, grilled onion, and bacon

Chef Art Smith’s Homecomin’

  • The Old Fashioned Elder – featuring Michter’s Bourbon and St. Germain Elderflower
  • Basil Hayden’s Mint Julep – featuring Basil Hayden’s Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whisky, simple syrup, and sprigs of fresh mint
  • Famous Thigh High Chicken Biscuits – three biscuits topped with Chef Art’s fried chicken thighs, drizzled with hot honey, and served alongside bread and butter pickles

Experience The Disney Springs Bourbon Trail For A Limited Time Only

For full details on the Disney Spring Bourbon Trail pick up a passport at the Disney Springs Welcome Center.

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Walt Disney World Annual Passholder Passport Mickey Merchandise

Annual Passholder Passport Mickey Merchandise

The Mickey Passport merchandise collection is a beautiful design featuring the four Parks represented on a compass rose. Now there is even exclusive Annual Passholder Passport Mickey Merchandise to choose from! A new cap, and tumbler are available just for passholders!

Walt Disney World Annual Passholder Passport Mickey Merchandise

The special AP cap is a soft beige color, that really lets the Mickey Compass design POP. A brilliant light blue thread is embroidered onto the side of the cap that reads “Passholder Walt Disney World”. You can find this cap at Mouse Gears in Epcot for $24.99.

Walt Disney World Annual Passholder Passport Mickey Merchandise

The large Disney Tervis tumblers have become quite popular lately!  These high quality cups are double wall insulated, with well fitting lids. The best part is the beautiful Disney designs, like this Passport Mickey design are always in between the walls. This keeps the designs vibrant and unscathed for a longer time. This beautiful Passholder exclusive tumbler retails for $26.99, and is also available at Mouse Gears in Epcot.

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Check out the New Becoming Solo Featurette Here

Becoming Solo Featurette

Are you getting excited for “Solo: A Star Wars story” to hit theaters later this month? How about this to up the excitement?  In the newly released “Becoming Solo” featurette you can join director Ron Howard, screenwriter Lawrence Kasdan, and stars Alden Ehrenreich, Donald Glover and Emilia Clarke as they talk about Han Solo’s rite of passage to become the galaxy’s most beloved scoundrel.  This fun featurette is sure to add to the anticipation of the “Solo: A Star Wars Story” release.

Check out “Becoming Solo” here:

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In “Solo: A Star Wars Story” we will board the Millennium Falcon and take a journey to a galaxy far, far away.  This an all-new adventure lets us learn more about the most beloved scoundrel in the galaxy. Through a series of daring escapades deep within a dark and dangerous criminal underworld, Han Solo befriends his mighty future copilot Chewbacca and meets the notorious gambler Lando Calrissian, in a journey that will set the course of one of the Star Wars saga’s most unlikely heroes.

The film stars Alden Ehrenreich, Woody Harrelson, Emilia Clarke, Donald Glover, Thandie Newton, Phoebe Waller-Bridge, Joonas Suotamo, and Paul Bettany.

Directed by Ron Howard.  “Solo: A Star Wars Story,” is produced by Kathleen Kennedy, Allison Shearmur and Simon Emanuel. Lawrence Kasdan, Jason McGatlin, Phil Lord and Christopher Miller serve as executive producers. The screenplay was written by Jonathan Kasdan & Lawrence Kasdan.

“Solo: A Star Wars Story” hits theaters nationwide on May 25th! And don’t forget to check out the new “Becoming Solo” featurette while you wait.

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New Trailer for “Ant-Man and The Wasp”

New Trailer for "Ant-Man and The Wasp"

From the Marvel Cinematic Universe comes “Ant-Man and The Wasp,” a new chapter featuring heroes with the astonishing ability to shrink. In the aftermath of “Captain America: Civil War,” Scott Lang grapples with the consequences of his choices as both a Super Hero and a father. As he struggles to rebalance his home life with his responsibilities as Ant-Man, he’s confronted by Hope van Dyne and Dr. Hank Pym with an urgent new mission. Scott must once again put on the suit and learn to fight alongside The Wasp as the team works together to uncover secrets from the past.

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The Edison Burger of the Month for May

The Edison Burger of the Month for May

It’s May 1st, and you know what that means, time for a new Burger of the Month at the Edison on Disney Springs!! Introducing, The Diablo burger, their house-made 10oz patty topped with jalepeños, salsa, cotija cheese and a fried egg. This fiery burger is here to spice up your life all month long!

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Adorable and Stackable Tsum Tsum Bangles

Stackable Tsum Tsum Bangles

I love the adorable style of Tsum Tsums! Their stackable cuteness always makes me smile. I’ve started to run out of shelf space for all the toys though, so I’m loving these Stackable Tsum Tsum Bangles, that let me carry their cuteness with me where ever I go.

Adorable and Stackable Tsum Tsum Bangles

You can find these cuties featuring Stitch, Donald, Mickey and Minnie. These fun bangles also come in a cute Tsum Tsum themed gift box too. You can wear them as singles, or stack them together like the toys!

How would you style these Stackable Tsum Tsum BanglesAdorable and Stackable Tsum Tsum Bangles?