Celebrate Stitch in Style with the Limited Edition Stitch 626 Day Loungefly Backpack!
Calling all Lilo & Stitch fans! Get ready to celebrate everyone’s favorite mischievous little experiment with the adorable Stitch 626 Day Loungefly Backpack, now available at the Disney Store! This out-of-this-world backpack is the perfect way to show off your love for Stitch and commemorate his special day.
This celestial-themed mini backpack is crafted from simulated leather and features a design that’s both cute and cosmic. Debossed screen art showcases Stitch and his trusty companion Scrump the Doll frolicking amongst planets and stars. The front of the backpack is adorned with vibrant simulated leather flower appliqués, adding a touch of tropical flair. But that’s not all! Shimmering black sequins cover the front and sides, making this bag truly eye-catching.
For a touch of subtle Stitch pride, the back of the backpack features debossed “Stitch 626” lettering. Inside, you’ll find a spacious main compartment with a delightful floral print lining, perfect for stowing away your everyday essentials. The backpack also boasts a front zip pocket for easy access to smaller items, adjustable padded shoulder straps for comfortable carrying, and a silvertone finish on the hardware for a touch of elegance.
This limited edition Loungefly mini backpack is sure to become a collector’s favorite. Grab yours online at the Disney Store for $99 and let the world know you’re celebrating Stitch 626 Day in style!
Closer Look at Tiana’s Bayou Adventure Merchandise Coming Soon!
Get ready for a splashin’ good time with Tiana’s Bayou Adventure merchandise! Calling all fans of Tiana and her heartwarming Disney adventure! Prepare to set sail on a wave of excitement as a collection of enchanting merchandise inspired by Tiana’s Bayou Adventure is about to arrive.
Hold on to your fireflies, because this magical merch drop includes everything from spirit jerseys and plush toys to delicious snacks, home décor, and even an interactive firefly! So get ready to bring the bayou magic home with you!
Start your adventure down the bayou in style with the must have spirit jersey featuring the attraction logo and beloved characters you will find along the ride! It also has “It’s a Joyful Celebration” written across the back. Other items include a kid’s dress and a yellow jumpsuit just like Tiana’s!
Every good outfit needs a fun and magical accessory, luckily, Tiana has your back! You can choose between a backpack to carry all your essentials or a stylish bag for a fun night out filled with jazz and magic. There are also several jewelry pieces to add a dazzling touch to your fit and even a beautiful ear headband for the final touch!
After you go on this amazing ride, you will want to take one of the adorable critters with you! They are all available in plush form, as well as, a Tiana doll!
Bring the New Orleans style to your own home with the different pieces this collection has for you. A throw blanket and decorative pillow will add a cozy touch to any room and the beautiful art piece will bring the final touch of magic to your walls.
Other items in the collections include ornaments, keychains and even tumblers to stay hydrated all day.
The star of the new merchandise is definitely the interactive firefly. It looks absolutely adorable and you can choose to carry it on your shoulder or in its jar with a lotus flower, the super cute piece lights up and interact with other fireflies!
We can’t talk about Tiana and not bring up her amazing cooking skills! Now, you can bring home kitchenware inspired in her, some pieces available include a tea set, mug, apron, oven glove and a spice rack.
Finally, you can sample some delicious eats yourself with a collection of consumables inspired by her culinary successes, like the Mardi Gras Popcorn, the Bananas Foster Milk Chocolate Bar inspired by the New Orleans classic, green apple lollipop and more.
Embark on a World Tour with the New Figment Epcot World Showcase Passport!
Calling all explorers! Get ready to embark on a global adventure with the all-new Epcot World Showcase Passport, now featuring Figment, everyone’s favorite mischievous dragon! For just $16.99, this interactive passport transforms your World Showcase visit into a fun and educational experience.
The new passport boasts a vibrant design with Figment taking center stage, replacing Mickey Mouse from previous years. Inside, you’ll find dedicated sections for each of the eleven World Showcase countries, adorned with charming Mickey-shaped versions of their flags.
The new Epcot World Showcase Passport is packed with interactive features that make your global adventure even more exciting! Unleash your inner collector with 77 unique, country-specific stickers, each sheet featuring seven delightful designs showcasing iconic landmarks and beloved characters. Visit each World Showcase pavilion and have Cast Members validate your passport with a special stamp, a fantastic way to commemorate your global trek! Don’t forget to show off your World Showcase adventures with the included “Honorary Ambassador” button. This colorful badge features Figment surrounded by the logos of all eleven countries, making you a true citizen of the World Showcase!
The Epcot World Showcase Passport is more than just a memento; it’s an engaging way to explore different cultures and ignite a love for travel in guests of all ages. Plan your route, discover hidden gems, and document your unforgettable experiences, all with Figment as your guide!
Head over to Epcot and grab your new Figment World Showcase Passport today! It’s the perfect way to add an extra layer of magic to your next global adventure around World Showcase. So, what are you waiting for? Let’s go explore!
We recently were granted a sneak peek at the all-new Epic Universe Preview Center, which should be opening to guests at Universal CityWalk any day now. The preview center contains a large model of the new park in the center, with each of the themed lands well represented by a myriad of merchandise. We have your first look at this new merchandise ready to share with you!
Looking to your right upon entering the preview center, you will see the Celestial Park emblem along with Epic Universe-themed merchandise.
While if you look to your right, you will see an array of merchandise for the Dark Universe land. Dark Universe celebrates the classic Universal monsters such as Frankeste
Continuing past the Celestial Park area on the right, you will encounter a great lineup of merch dedicated to How To Train Your Dragon: Isle of Berk. Some of this merch are items we have seen before, while others are exclusive to Epic Universe.
Moving just past the Isle of Berk, you come to a large area dedicated to the Wizarding World of Harry Potter: Ministry of Magic. Like the How To Train Your Dragon merch, some of the merchandise here are items that we have already seen in other areas of the Wizarding World, with a large section of items that are exclusive to the new land.
The entire back right section of the store is dedicated to the Super Nintendo World merchandise.
This section is PACKED with shirts, hats, stuffies, keychains, and other merch featuring Mario, Luigi, Bowser, Princess Peach, and Yoshi.
And lastly, in the back left corner of the store, you will find some more merchandise themed to the park itself.
Which item(s) are you taking home with you during your next trip to Universal Orlando Resort? Leave us a comment and let us know!
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Wishes on the Go! Crystal Wish Keeper Water Bottles Arrive at Magic Kingdom!
Calling all adventurers, dreamers, and Disney fans! Crystal Arts at Magic Kingdom has unveiled a brand new way to carry your wishes with you, Crystal Wish Keeper Water Bottles! These enchanting glass bottles are more than just a way to stay hydrated; they’re a chance to personalize your park experience and bring a touch of Disney magic wherever you go.
For $59, you can choose from a variety of captivating designs featuring your favorite Disney icons. Whether you dream of soaring through the Neverland sky with Tinker Bell, waltzing with Cinderella under the castle fireworks, or simply sporting a classic Mickey or Minnie design, there’s a Crystal Wish Keeper Water Bottle waiting to be yours.
But the magic doesn’t stop there! Each bottle features a special compartment at the bottom where you can add your choice of dazzling crystals. Imagine filling your bottle with gems that represent your deepest desires – strength, courage, happiness, or maybe even a dash of pixie dust! With every sip, you’ll be reminded of your wishes and the unforgettable moments you shared at Disney.
So ditch the disposable bottles and embrace the reusable revolution with a touch of Disney flair! Head over to Crystal Arts in Magic Kingdom and create your very own Crystal Wish Keeper Water Bottle. It’s the perfect souvenir to keep the magic alive long after your happily ever after.
Enchanting Tiana’s Bayou Adventure Interactive Firefly To Light Up Your Night (and Your Park Visit)!
Calling all firefly fanatics and Princess Tiana devotees! Get ready to illuminate your world (and your Magic Kingdom adventure) with the arrival of the Tiana’s Bayou Adventure Interactive Firefly!
For just $32, you can bring home a piece of the bayou magic. Inspired by the twinkling fireflies from Walt Disney Animation Studios’ beloved “The Princess and the Frog,” this adorable friend isn’t just a charming companion, it’s interactive too! Just like the fireflies in the film, these little guys love some company. When they sense another interactive firefly nearby, they’ll light up in a delightful display of friendship!
Not only will this little firefly brighten your mood, it can also brighten your shoulder! Designed to be worn, it features a special clip that allows it to perch comfortably, ready to illuminate your path (or outfit) throughout the park.
And the magic doesn’t stop there! Each firefly comes nestled in a beautiful, glowing jar, complete with a delicate pink lily pad nestled inside, a charming nod to Tiana’s princess gown and the lush bayou setting of the ride.
So, whether you’re reliving the heartwarming story of Tiana and Naveen or simply looking for a touch of nighttime enchantment, the Tiana’s Bayou Adventure Interactive Firefly is the perfect way to add some sparkle to your Disney adventure. Get ready to light up the night (and everyone’s faces) at Magic Kingdom starting June 28th!
We have another Pride Wall to share with you! After reporting on the Pride mural returning to the famous purple wall over in the Magic Kingdom, we have a fresh look at the Pride Wall that has returned to EPCOT near Spaceship Earth.
The pride wall contains the top of the geodesic sphere that contains the Spaceship Earth attraction, with the Progress Pride Flag colors rising from the top. The colors of each stripe are reflected on the top of the sphere, and the word Love is present through the middle of the color stripes. This is the same mural design that debuted for the first time in June 2023.
The EPCOT Pride Flag wall can be found just outside Connections Café behind Spaceship Earth. The mural will only be around for the month of June, so be sure to grab a selfie before it is gone!
DVC (Disney Vacation Club) members enjoy an array of perks, ranging from locking in the pricing for their Walt Disney World accommodations years in advance to access to special events and previews. Vacation Club members can flex their membership to relax, unwind, and escape the hot Florida sun at the member lounge in EPCOT-which has recently been moved to a temporary location.
The EPCOT lounge is normally located in the Imagination! Pavilion, however this location is currently closed through July 13, 2024, due to construction for an elevator replacement. To ensure members do not miss out on this popular perk, a temporary lounge space has been set up inside The Odyssey.
The lounge normally contains a variety of amenities for DVC members, including, complimentary soft drinks, a children’s entertainment area, comfortable seating, free Wi-Fi, and Member Services Advisors. The temporary lounge space is not set up to replicate the existing lounge, however, as a temporary location, it does still provide free soft drinks, seating, and an escape from the heat along with Member Services Advisors. Remember to access the lounge, a Valid Membership Card and photo ID are required at check-in. DVC members may bring up to 4 guests per Membership Card, or the number of guests on their Resort reservation, whichever is greater, into the lounge.
This fall, Disney’s Hollywood Studios is set to enchant audiences with a fresh theatrical spectacle, “The Little Mermaid – A Musical Adventure.” As we prepare to submerge into Ariel’s world, the Disney Live Entertainment creative team grants us a sneak peek into the making of this all-new reimagining of the Walt Disney Animation Studios classic.
In a bold move, the team has overhauled every aspect of the show, from innovative physical sets and a dynamic cast of puppets to mesmerizing visuals and live performers. The aim? To craft an immersive experience that transcends the boundaries between the digital and the tangible.
The integration of practical designs with advanced technology is pivotal to the production. The beloved blacklight puppets make a return, paired innovatively with cutting-edge tools such as motion capture technology.
James Silson, Show Director, elaborates on this blend of old and new techniques. “We use motion capture technology, similar to what’s seen in blockbuster films, where a live performer in a sensor-covered suit helps us animate our digital characters,” says James.
This technology allows for the creation of vivid, lifelike animations that bring characters like King Triton, Ursula, and Ariel’s sisters to life on stage.
“The Little Mermaid – A Musical Adventure” is poised to be a transformative experience that invites the audience to step into a world where the magic of Disney storytelling meets the forefront of theatrical innovation. Prepare to be whisked away into Ariel’s underwater realm, where fantasy and reality merge in a breathtaking display of creativity and wonder!
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Mark your calendars for July 17th because the Country Bear Musical Jamboree is set to take the stage at Walt Disney World’s Magic Kingdom Park, bringing a fresh twist to a beloved classic. After captivating audiences for over fifty years in Frontierland, the Country Bears are tuning their guitars and warming up their vocals for a spectacular new show that promises to blend nostalgic charm with contemporary hits, Nashville-style.
The show, a staple of the Frontierland experience, is renowned for its unique blend of humor and heart, featuring an ensemble of bears who know just how to pluck at the heartstrings with their country-western tunes.
This summer, the Bears are back with a line-up of fresh tracks and some inspired new looks to boot. One of the highly anticipated tracks from the new show is “Try Everything,” the upbeat anthem from Disney’s “Zootopia” that is being performed for the show by rising country star Emily Ann Roberts.
So, let the countdown begin! Come July 17th, make sure you’re front and center at Grizzly Hall for a toe-tapping, bear-stomping good time. The Country Bears are ready to roll, and this is one musical extravaganza you won’t want to miss! If you can’t wait until July 17th, check out our video of the sneak peek of the new show below!
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Fellow Disney fans rejoice! The walls are finally down at EPCOT, marking the end of a multi-year transformation project that resulted in a wide swath of the park being updated and transformed, from the re-imagining of all of Future World into the current neighborhoods to the installation of Remys Ratatouille Adventure in the France pavilion. Now that the walls are finally down around CommuniCore Hall and Plaza, it is time to explore these new park areas!
For those unaware, the name CommuniCore is a callback to the opening days of EPCOT, which saw the CommuniCore pavilion as the gateway to EPCOT that focussed on innovation and communication. The pavilion was later rebranded to Innovations!, which is likely the pavilion name many current guests are familiar with.
CommuniCore Hall is a testament to the endless possibilities that define EPCOT. Designed as a multifunctional space, it can host a variety of events and exhibits, adapting to the seasonal themes of the park’s festivals. Inside, guests can observe culinary magic in action at the show kitchen, where EPCOT’s chefs showcase their skills, creating an interactive experience that draws guests into the culinary process.
One of the first shows to grace the CommuniCore Plaza Stage is “¡Celebración Encanto!”, a vibrant sing-along that invites families to revel in the music of Walt Disney Animation Studios’ “Encanto.” During the day, the story of the Family Madrigal unfolds, and as evening sets in, a Latin groove band takes the stage, transforming the atmosphere into a lively musical celebration under the stars.
Adjacent to the CommuniCore Plaza Stage, the newly introduced quick-service food and beverage destination, “Festival Favorites,” offers a rotating menu that includes popular items from the four annual EPCOT festivals. This summer, the menu features treats inspired by “Encanto,” such as the Cheese-stuffed Arepa with cilantro-lime crema and cotija cheese, and the plant-based Coconut Tres Leches—a vanilla cake soaked in a trio of milks and topped with toasted coconut.
After enjoying these culinary delights, guests can make their way to the new character greeting location, Mickey & Friends. This vibrant and colorful space is perfect for creating memorable moments with beloved Disney characters. The addition of this greeting area adds a personal touch to the visit, allowing guests to connect with Mickey Mouse and friends in a fresh, fun setting.
In addition to the interactive and culinary experiences, the aesthetic enhancements at EPCOT are equally impressive. The new mural on the side of CommuniCore Hall adds to the park’s rich tradition of integrating art into its landscape. This vibrant artwork, which illustrates scenes from EPCOT’s past and present, joins other iconic installations such as the scenes from communication history at Spaceship Earth and the colorful mosaic at The Land pavilion.
The transformation of EPCOT is more than just a physical renovation; it is a reimagining of how space can foster community, creativity, and shared experiences. As guests explore these new areas, they are not just walking through a theme park—they are participating in a dynamic cultural exchange that celebrates innovation, imagination, and the joy of coming together.
The walls are down at EPCOT, and some fresh new treats have popped up! An array of Encanto-themed treats have arrived at CommuniCore Plaza. These delightful offerings promise to whisk you away to the enchanted world of the Madrigals with every bite.
Cheese-stuffed Arepa with Cilantro-Lime Crema and Cotija: This savory delight perfectly balances the creamy texture of melted cheese with the fresh zest of cilantro-lime crema, topped with a sprinkle of crumbly cotija cheese. It’s a bite of Colombia that will transport your taste buds straight to the vibrant streets depicted in Encanto.
Cheese-stuffed Arepa with Chicken and Avocado: For those who crave a heartier fare, this arepa is stuffed with tender chicken and rich, creamy avocado. It’s a fulfilling meal that combines traditional flavors with the comforting familiarity of home-cooked food.
Coconut Tres Leches: A plant-based twist on a classic dessert, this vanilla cake is soaked in a trio of oat, almond, and coconut milks, then topped with toasted coconut. This dessert is not just a treat for the taste buds but also a nod to the inclusive spirit of Disney, catering to guests with various dietary preferences.
Coconut-Passion Fruit Smoothie (Non-alcoholic): Refresh yourself as you explore the park with this tropical blend of coconut and passion fruit. It’s a creamy, dreamy concoction that captures the essence of tropical bliss in every sip.
Passion Fruit Daiquiri: For those looking to add a little kick to their park adventure, this passion fruit daiquiri mixes sweet, tart flavors with a smooth rum base, creating a cocktail that’s as lively and festive as the movie itself.
While the treats are bound to be a highlight, the real magic comes from the overall experience. “¡Celebración Encanto!” brings the spirit of the movie to life with music and entertainment inspired by the film. As you enjoy your treats, be swept away by the rhythms and performances that celebrate the rich culture and traditions that inspired Encanto.
