New Mickey And Minnie Valentines Day Plush Now At shopDisney!
How adorable are these Mickey And Minnie Valentines Day Plush? They are available online at shopDisney and are perfect to celebrate love and friendship and to gift to someone special!
This plush features a chocolatey red velvet color with a knit t-shirt featuring two hearts and satin shirts with an all over pattern of hearts and two embroidered heart buttons. The shoes are red and feature “Disney 2024” embroidered in white.
Minnie looks gorgeous in her layered satin pink dress with an all over pattern of red hearts and a satin bow with a heart charm. Her red velour shoes feature “Disney 2024” embroidery in white and the rest of the plush color is chocolate red velvet to make her look extra sweet.
There are different colors available and feature “Magic Coordinator” with a Mickey icon in top with Mickey balloons, Tinker Bell and the Fantasyland castle plus fireworks! A perfect sweatshirt for the planner in your friend group!
Walt Disney World Icons Loungefly Backpack Now At shopDisney!
Happy memories of the most magical place on earth will follow you every time you wear this Walt Disney World Icons Loungefly Backpack! You can get it online at shopDisney for $88.
This backpack is stunning! It features a classic black color with a die-cut panel on the front featuring Spaceship Earth, Cinderella Castle, Tower of Terror and the Tree of Life plus fireworks, Tinker Bell flying over it and the Walt Disney World logo.
The fireworks continue on the side pockets and the back features a small Mickey icon with Cinderella Castle in the middle. The bag also features silver hardware, padded adjustable straps and an interior lining of the Walt Disney World themed park icons! A must have for sure!
Very Regal King Mickey Mouse Plush Available At Epcot!
A new King Mickey Mouse Plush is now available at the UK Pavilion in Epcot for $34.99, probably to keep the merchandise updated with the changes of the monarchy now that Charles is king.
The Mickey plush features a blue ensemble with gold details and a red cloak with gold embroidered details and white fur trim. His crown is also red with shiny gold details and gemstones.
At the bottom of his foot, it features “Disney London” embroidered in red. You can take a closer look at it in our Instagram post:
First Look at Mickey and Minnie Mouse Bahamian-Inspired Outfits for Disney Cruise Line
Mickey and Minnie Mouse are set to showcase new, specially designed outfits created by renowned Bahamian fashion designer Theodore Elyett during their visits to Disney Cruise Line’s latest island destination, Disney Lookout Cay at Lighthouse Point on Eleuthera Island. Theodore’s unique designs draw inspiration from the vibrant spirit of Junkanoo, a signature Bahamian festival known for its lively music and colorful parades.
The creations by Theodore, who has dressed Miss Universe contestants, celebrities, brides, and more, reflect the cultural richness and vivid hues of island life. As Disney Lookout Cay opens its doors in June 2024, Mickey and Minnie’s attire will take center stage, embodying the essence of Bahamian culture. These designs will be part of a broader collection featuring vibrant works of art by local creators, contributing to the immersive experience at the new island destination.
Theodore expressed his excitement about the project, stating, “The beauty of Mickey and Minnie’s looks are that they are literally ‘Junkanoo Fun in the Sun.’ When you talk about the print, pattern, color, texture of Junkanoo, they’ve got that.” Notable features include Minnie’s charming purse, and take a closer look at Mickey’s hat and shoes, incorporating the use of raffia, a natural material derived from Raffia palm trees, commonly employed in Bahamian accessory decoration. Additionally, there’s a nod to Eleuthera’s pineapple legacy incorporated into the designs.
But the fashion parade doesn’t end there! Theodore will also work his magic on special styles for Donald and Daisy Duck, Goofy, Pluto, Chip ‘n’ Dale, ensuring they are dressed to impress while enjoying the natural beauty of Disney Lookout Cay at Lighthouse Point! Get ready for a Bahamian-infused fashion extravaganza with your favorite Disney characters.
Hey Disney Annual Passholders, we have some exciting Disney Parks news for you! Walt Disney World just announced additional Good to Go days, allowing you to return to the days of being able to visit a park without a park pass reservation!
Besides the already announced Good To Go days on January 16, 18, 23, 24, 28, and February 1, you can now mark your calendars for January 25, 31, and February 4, 6. If you’re wondering what ‘Good to Go’ days are, they’re specific days identified by Disney where Annual Passholders can visit the parks without needing to make a park pass reservation.
While park reservations are no longer required for date-based tickets, they are still needed for Annual Passholders looking to visit a park before 2 P.M. (or any time on Saturday and Sunday at Magic Kingdom). Good to Go days negate the need for a park reservation, allowing Annual Passholders to just show up at the parks (blockout dates due still apply).
We are excited to see the addition of more Good to Go Days, and hope they are the beginning of the end for park reservations at Walt Disney World!
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Food & Beverage Offerings Coming to Disney World to Celebrate Soulfully
In honor of Black History Month, Disney Parks are serving up a delectable array of eats and sips that pay tribute to Black heritage and culture. Both Walt Disney World Resort and Disneyland Resort are fully immersed in the Celebrate Soulfully festivities, delivering a mouthwatering lineup that truly captures the essence of the occasion.
While Disney Parks continuously showcase music, food, and artwork celebrating Black cultures throughout the year, the month of February brings an extra dose of excitement for visitors, especially for those with a penchant for delightful culinary experiences.
Prepare your taste buds, as this year’s Foodie Guide to Celebrate Soulfully promises an array of flavors that are sure to leave you craving for more. The culinary teams have crafted a menu that not only pays homage to Black history but also tantalizes the palate in a way that only Disney magic can achieve. Let the celebration begin, and let your senses revel in the rich and diverse culinary tapestry inspired by Black heritage.
Disney’s All-Star Movies Resort, Disney’s All-Star Music Resort, and Disney’s All-Star Sports Resort
World Premiere Food Court, Intermission Food Court, and End Zone Food Court (Available Feb. 1 through March 31; mobile order available)
Banana Pudding Cheesecake: Banana cheesecake with vanilla pudding and vanilla wafer crust
Assistant Sous Chef Janell Wright drew inspiration from her Jamaican roots and time living in the U.S., where she developed a fondness for banana pudding. Janell took these classic dessert flavors and infused them into a special cheesecake topped with a Mickey garnish, a special nod to Janell’s dream of working for Disney coming true.
Disney’s Port Orleans Resort – French Quarter
Scat Cat’s Club – Lounge (Available Feb. 1 through 29)
Berry Beignet: Mixed berry compote, house-made Uncle Nearest Whiskey caramel sauce, and powdered sugar served with a pipette of Uncle Nearest Whiskey
Available at Various Disney Resort Hotel Quick-Service Restaurants (Available Feb. 1 through 29; mobile order available)
Country Fried Pork Steak with Herbed Gravy: Fried pork loin with herb cream sauce, fried cabbage sautéed with smoked sausage, and roasted marble potato salad (New); Available at the following locations:
World Premiere Food Court at Disney’s All-Star Movies Resort
Intermission Food Court at Disney’s All-Star Music Resort
End Zone Food Court at Disney’s All-Star Sports Resort
Landscape of Flavors at Disney’s Art of Animation Resort
Centertown Market at Disney’s Caribbean Beach Resort
Everything POP Shopping & Dining at Disney’s Pop Century Resort
Riverside Mill Food Court at Disney’s Port Orleans Resort – Riverside
Sassagoula Floatworks and Food Factory at Disney’s Port Orleans Resort – French Quarter
Sous Chefs Anthony Watson and Angie Thomas drew inspiration from generations-old family recipes for this collaboration. The result is a celebration of marinated, smothered, and seasoned meat dishes paired with flavorful sides.
Mini Red Velvet Cake: Red velvet cake with cream cheese buttercream (New); Available at the following locations:
Landscape of Flavors at Disney’s Art of Animation Resort
Centertown Market at Disney’s Caribbean Beach Resort
Everything POP Shopping & Dining at Disney’s Pop Century Resort
Riverside Mill Food Court at Disney’s Port Orleans Resort – Riverside
Sassagoula Floatworks and Food Factory at Disney’s Port Orleans Resort – French Quarter
Available at Various Disney Resort Hotel Pool Bars, Lounges, and Table-Service Restaurants (Available Feb. 3 through 29)
Southern Citrus Twist: Uncle Nearest 1884 Small Batch Whiskey, lemon juice, maple syrup, and Hella Cocktail Co. Orange Bitters (New)
Inspired by the partnership between Leaders Dougie Williams and Hunter Bernreuter, this cocktail features Uncle Nearest 1884 Small Batch Whiskey and celebrates heritage, partnerships, and Black, Indigenous, and People of Color products.
Magic Kingdom Park
Auntie Gravity’s Galactic Goodies (Available Feb. 1 through March 1; mobile order available)
Bananas Foster Shake: Banana milk shake layered with caramelized banana sauce and topped with whipped cream (New)
Cinderella’s Royal Table (Currently available)
Crab-topped Catch of the Day: Roasted pumpkin-smoked gouda grits, braised greens, and brown butter-Meyer lemon emulsion
The Crystal Palace (Available Feb. 1 through March 1)
Chicken and Andouille Gumbo: Chicken, andouille sausage, and okra in a traditional gumbo base (New)
Golden Oak Outpost (Available Feb. 1 through March 1)
Tiana’s Famous Beignets: Light, sweet, and fluffy beignets with strawberry dipping sauce
Main Street Bakery (Available Feb. 1 through March 1)
Tiana’s Petit Cake: Vanilla chiffon cake, lemon Chantilly, and fresh strawberries topped with a fondant flower and a Tiana chocolate piece (New)
Pecos Bill Tall Tale Inn and Cafe (Available Feb. 1 through March 1; mobile order available)
Fried Green Tomato BLT Sandwich: Fried green tomato sandwich with lettuce, bacon, and bacon-pimento spread served with house-made chips (New)
Sweet Potato Pie topped with toasted marshmallow cream and candied pecans
Pinocchio Village Haus (Available Feb. 1 through March 1; mobile order available)
Peach Cobbler: Cinnamon panna cotta, peach cobbler, brown sugar streusel, and whipped cream with a Tiana chocolate piece (New)
Princess Tiana’s passion for cooking is a generational legacy ignited by her father. Assistant Pastry Chef Tianna Roberson has been making this signature recipe since age ten. Inspired by her grandmother’s recipe, this cherished dish defined her childhood. Passed down through generations, it stands as a beloved family tradition.
Plaza Ice Cream Parlor (Available Feb. 1 through March 1)
Butter Pecan Praline Sundae: Butter pecan ice cream topped with praline sauce, spiced pecans, and whipped cream (New)
The Plaza Restaurant (Available Feb. 1 through March 1)
Chicken and Andouille Gumbo: Chicken, andouille sausage, okra, and rice in a traditional gumbo base (New)
Tiana’s Petit Cake: Vanilla chiffon cake, lemon Chantilly, and fresh strawberries topped with a fondant flower and a Tiana chocolate piece (New)
Disney’s Animal Kingdom Theme Park
Dino-Bite Snacks (Available Feb. 1 through 29; mobile order available)
Peach Cobbler Mini Cake: Vanilla cake, cinnamon-caramel-peach filling, and oat streusel topping served warm with a scoop of vanilla ice cream (New)
Inspired from a recipe featured in What Mrs. Fisher Knows About Old Southern Cooking, the first cookbook by an African American author. Abby Fisher started a business in Alabama where she made and sold pickles and preserves. She eventually dictated her own recipes that would later become What Mrs. Fisher Knows About Old Southern Cooking, published in 1881.
Flame Tree Barbecue (Available Feb. 1 through 29; mobile order available)
Creole Smoked Sausage Sandwich: Creole smoked sausage on a roll with piccadilly relish and stewed black-eyed peas
Creole smoked sausage is best credited as the result of pairing the distinct cooking flavors of French and African descendants living in Louisiana during the 18th century. Accompanying our Creole smoked sausage sandwich are black-eyed peas, which are known to be a symbol of prosperity and hope.
Pizzafari (Available Feb. 1 through 29; mobile order available)
Celebrate Soulfully Cupcake: Vanilla cake with bananas foster jam filling, vanilla buttercream, Joe Gardner half note white chocolate décor, and multicolored crispy pearls
In Disney and Pixar’s Soul, Joe Gardner dreams of becoming a great jazz musician. Joe adorns this cupcake as an homage to jazz’s cultural impact. With historical roots, jazz transformed the music industry and brought success to musicians such as Louis Armstrong, Duke Ellington, and Ella Fitzgerald.
Restaurantosaurus (Available Feb. 1 through 29; mobile order available)
Celebrate Soulfully Cupcake: Vanilla cake with bananas foster jam filling, vanilla buttercream, Joe Gardner half note white chocolate décor, and multicolored crispy pearls
Tiffins Restaurant
Shrimp and Grits: South African Mealie Pap with roasted corn and goat cheese, peri-peri shrimp, and green tomato-apple chutney (Currently available)
The Ginger Whiskey: A cocktail featuring Uncle Nearest 1856 Whiskey with notes of ginger and brown sugar (Available Feb. 1 through 29)
Uncle Nearest Whiskey is both a Black and women-owned and operated business. Begun in 2017, Uncle Nearest Whiskey has become one of the leading whiskey brands in its industry. The brand’s namesake Is Nathan “Nearest” Green, who is believed to have created the Lincoln County Process, a hallmark of Tennessee whiskey, in which whiskey is filtered through sugar-maple charcoal and then aged in charred oak barrels. Green is credited with teaching this technique to Jack Daniel, who hired Green as the first main distiller for the company and on record in the United States.
Dawa Bar, Restaurantosaurus Lounge, and Thirsty River Bar (Available Feb. 1 through 29)
Pineapple Mint Julep
Disney’s Hollywood Studios
ABC Commissary (Available Feb. 1 through 29; mobile order available)
Gumbo: Chicken, andouille sausage, okra, and seasonings simmered in chicken stock served over rice
Hollywood & Vine (Currently available)
Poulet Mariné Au Four (Baked Marinated Chicken): Baked chicken marinated in assorted spices served with red peppers, green peppers, and onions
Hollywood Scoops (Available Feb. 1 through 29)
Mardi Gras Milk Shake: Cinnamon-vanilla milk shake topped with a Mardi Gras king cake doughnut
Woody’s Lunch Box (Available Feb. 1 through 29; mobile order available)
Sweet Potato Lunch Box Tart with cinnamon-brown sugar icing, toasted marshmallows, and pecans
EPCOT
The Artist’s Table at the EPCOT International Festival of the Arts (Currently available through Feb. 19)
Hummingbird Cake: Banana and pecan cake dipped in cream cheese icing with caramel sauce and warm pineapple compote
Coral Reef Restaurant (Currently available through March 31)
Shrimp and Grits: Cajun-grilled shrimp, seared grit cake, andouille hash, and Cajun emulsion
Fife and Drum (Currently available)
Half Note Float: Frozen Fanta Wild Cherry, Minute Maid Lemonade, and Fanta Blue Raspberry Slushy with vanilla ice cream and half note white chocolate
Regal Eagle Smokehouse: Craft Drafts & Barbecue (Available Feb. 1 through March 31; mobile order available)
Banana Pudding
Disney Springs
Chef Art Smith’s Homecomin’ (Available Feb. 1 through 29)
Charles Woodson Wines’ 2019 Intercept Cabernet Sauvignon
The Ganachery (Available Feb. 1 through 29)
Cookie Butter Ganache Square: Cookie butter ganache enrobed in dark 65% chocolate (New)
This bite was inspired by Chocolatier Cast Member Destiny Hinds, who loves sharing her cookie butter confections with friends.
Soulfully Pralines: Pecan pralines covered in dark 65% chocolate
Chocolatier Cast Member Sheila Moten drew creative inspiration from Disney and Pixar’s Soul for the Soulfully Pralines.
Jock Lindsey’s Hangar Bar (Available Feb. 1 through 29)
Griot and Pikliz: Epis-marinated fried pork shoulder, fried green plantain, and pikliz (New)
Culinary Cast Member Daphnee Vilme Dorcelian draws inspiration from griot, a Haitian fried pork dish that’s a cherished favorite at family gatherings. Marinated in a blend called “epis” with Scotch bonnet, bell peppers, and spices, it is served with fried plantains and “pikliz,” a pickled cabbage slaw. This flavorful and slightly spicy dish is a weekend tradition, bringing a taste of home to the United States and earning praise from Daphnee’s kids as one of their favorites.
The Polite Pig (Available Feb. 1 through 29)
Pork Belly Diri Kolepwanwa: Sweet and spicy pork belly, diri kolepwanwa (rice and black beans), and onion jalepeño slaw
Splitsville Luxury Lanes (Available Feb. 1 through 29)
House of Brown 2021 California Red Blend
Vivoli il Gelato (Currently available through March 30)
Black Girl Magic Float: Float with vanilla gelato and Black Girl Magic wine from the McBride Sisters Wine Company
New 2 Story Earl of Sandwich Restaurant Coming to Downtown Disney
A new 2 story Earl of Sandwich Restaurant is coming to the Downtown Disney District at the Disneyland Resort later this year! Earl of Sandwich has had multiple locations in Downtown Disney over the years but the new spot will be its permanent location.
Plans are in the works for an all-new, two-story location in Downtown Disney District, with a quick-service Earl of Sandwich shop on the ground level and a table-service gastropub upstairs. More information will be shared soon!
In the meantime, keep an eye out for a temporary Earl of Sandwich pop-up opening soon near Star Wars Trading Post. Here, you will be able to pick up sandwiches such as The Original 1762, The Full Montagu or my personal must-have, the Holiday Turkey, as well as hand-crafted wraps, salads and sweets.
As we previously shared, Earl of Sandwich will be relocated from its temporary location on the east end of the district near the Esplanade to make way for the design and construction of an all-new Porto’s Bakery.
Earl of Sandwich offers an incredible selection of signature hot sandwiches, pizza breads, soups, salads, sides, wraps and decadent desserts. Each savory creation begins with artisan loaves baked to perfection and piled high with choice ingredients, including premium meats roasted fresh daily using cherished family recipes.
The restaurant is extremely popular with guests and we are so happy it’s getting a larger, more permanent location!
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New & Returning Character Meet & Greets Coming to the Disneyland Resort
As the Lunar New Year celebration kicked off at the Disneyland Resort, new and returning character meet and greets have arrived! Take a look at the fun characters guests can meet right now.
Mulan & Mushu will be greeting guests periodically at the gazebo in Paradise Gardens in Disney California Adventure. Mulan is dressed in vibrant attire inspired by Lunar New Year.
Mickey & Minnie
When Mushu and Mulan aren’t at the gazebo in Paradise Gardens, you might find Mickey Mouse and Minnie Mouse there! Chinese designer Guo Pei created the beautiful festival attire that Mickey Mouse and Minnie Mouse wear to honor the celebration; the embroidered wave patterns were designed to suggest the sea and clouds, which symbolize good luck, fortune and fate.
Raya
Under the forest canopy in Redwood Creek Challenge Trail, guests can encounter the heroic Raya from Raya and the Last Dragon.
Meilin Lee & Ming Lee
For the first time, meet Meilin Lee and her mom Ming Lee from Turning Red on San Francisco Street. They’re observing Chinese traditions together and Meilin is so excited… she’ll be starting to show her Red Panda side!
What characters are you hoping to meet at the Disneyland Resort?
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Celebrate Soulfully at Disneyland with these Food & Drink Offerings
Celebrate Soulfully is returning to the Disneyland Resort next month for Black History Month! The culinary teams at the resort will be creating delicious eats and sips honoring Black heritage and culture. Take a look at the tasty ways you can enjoy the Celebrate Soulfully festivities next month.
Troubadour Tavern (Available Feb. 16-18 and 23-25; mobile order available)
Fried Chicken Bowl: Spicy honey-glazed fried chicken served with four cheese mac ‘n cheese, smoked turkey collard greens, and sweet potato corn bread
Sweet Potato Pie Casserole: Sweet potato-pecan pie (New)
River Belle Terrace (Available Feb. 1 through April 1)
Brunch Platter: Pancakes, scrambled eggs, biscuit and gravy, and house slaw
Dinner Platter: BBQ brisket, fried chicken, buttery mashed potatoes, and biscuit and gravy
Cafe Orleans (Available Feb. 1 through April 1)
Prix-Fixe Meal with choice of appetizer, deviled eggs and pickled vegetables, gumbo, or Caesar salad with cornmeal fried fish and turtle cheesecake
Tiana’s Palace
House-filled Beignet featuring lemon ice box pie filling topped with lemon glaze
7 Greens Gumbo with Chicken & Andouille Sausage: White beans, okra, yams, sweet potatoes, and heirloom rice
7 Greens Gumbo: White beans, okra, yams, sweet potatoes, and heirloom rice (Plant-based)
Beef Po’boy Sandwich: Slow-cooked beef in gravy dressed with shredded lettuce, tomato, pickle, and mayonnaise on a toasted New Orleans French bread and served with red beans and rice and house-made pickles
Disney California Adventure Park
Lamplight Lounge and Lamplight Lounge – Boardwalk Dining (Currently available)
Barrel Aged Smoked : Uncle Nearest 1884 Bourbon, turbinado sugar, Angostura Bitters, Peychaud’s Bitters, and a luxury ice cube (New)
McBride Sisters Sparkling Rosé (New)
Crowns & Hops Pilsner (New)
Disney’s Grand Californian Hotel & Spa
GCH Craftsman Bar, Hearthstone Lounge, and Storytellers Cafe (Available Feb. 1 through March 1)
Golden Soul: Uncle Nearest 1884, ginger liqueur, creme de cassis, lime juice, and raspberries
Crowns & Hops 8 Trill Pills
Downtown Disney District
Salt & Straw (Available Feb. 1 through 29)
Cinnamon & Honey Fried Chicken Ice Cream: In partnership and support of Black-owned business, Ezell’s Famous Chicken out of Washington State, this savory and spicy ice cream is made with fresh croissants, torn into bits, that are then deep-fried with chicken fat until crispy and then churned into salted vanilla ice cream. A touch of cinnamon, splash of honey, and a shake of secret spices gives you a sweet Cajun heat with pleasant pops and crackles
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Race Themes Revealed for 2024 Disneyland Halloween Half Marathon Weekend
The race themes for the new 2024 Disneyland Halloween Half Marathon Weekend have been revealed! Taking place September 5-8, 2024, the Disneyland Resort will be conjuring up high spirits with four days of events for all skill levels including yoga, Kids Races, 5K, 10K, Half Marathon and Challenge, all themed to the Halloween season.
A Race That’s a Real Treat Join Chip ‘n Dale as they host the delightful 2024 Disneyland Halloween 5K. This 3.1-mile trick-or-treat themed adventure through Disneyland Resort will be happy Halloween fun for everyone!
Disneyland Halloween 10K – Sept. 7, 2024
A Hauntingly Fun Run Lace up for excitement as some Haunted Mansion inhabitants join spectral forces for the 2024 Disneyland Halloween 10K. For 6.2 miles through Disneyland Resort and the Anaheim area, be on the lookout for Hitchhiking Ghosts, the Hatbox Ghost, Singing Busts and more!
Talk About Running Amok (Amok, Amok, Amok, Amok, Amok) Prepare for a bit of “hocus-pocus” during the spellbinding 2024 Disneyland Halloween Half Marathon! Join the Sanderson Sisters (with Minnie Mouse as Winifred, Daisy Duck as Sarah, Clarabelle Cow as Mary and Figaro as Binx) as they host this 13.1-mile run through Disneyland Resort and the city of Anaheim.
runDisney Kids Races – Sept. 7, 2024
“Git-R-Done” Runs for Younger Ones Kids ages 9 and younger can start their engines (not that they ever stop) and “Git-R-Done” during our fun-filled runDisney® Kids’ Races hosted by favorites from Disney and Pixar’s Cars.
Chills & Thrills Challenge
The Run of Your Dreams…or Nightmares Sign up for an event that’s nightmarish in the most wonderful of ways—the 2024 Chills & Thrills Challenge. Hosted by Jack Skellington, Sally and Zero from Tim Burton’s The Nightmare Before Christmas, the challenge dares you to complete both the Disneyland Halloween 10K and the Disneyland Halloween Half Marathon on pace, earning a special medal when you do.
Complete both the Disneyland Halloween 10K and Disneyland Halloween Half Marathon races on pace and earn:
Disneyland Halloween 10K medal
Disneyland Halloween Half Marathon medal
Chills & Thrills Challenge medal
That’s a grand total of 3 medals in one weekend! You’ll need to register for the Chills & Thrills Challenge––which includes both races––to be eligible for the challenge medal.
Club runDisney Gold and Platinum Registration for the event begins February 6, 2024, at 7:00 AM Pacific Time | 10:00 AM Eastern Time. General Registration for the event opens February 13, 2024, at 7:00 AM Pacific Time | 10:00 AM Eastern Time.
Are you excited to race through a spooktacular Disneyland Resort this Halloween time?
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Behind-the-Scenes Studio Tour Attraction Celebrates 60 Years at Universal Studios Hollywood
The behind-the-scenes Studio Tour attraction at Universal Studios Hollywood is celebrating its 60th anniversary! In 1964, Universal Studios Hollywood, originally referred to as Universal City Studios, rolled out its fleet of Glamor Trams, inviting tourists to “see film rushes of current productions, both feature and television, being made at Universal City”.
2024 celebrates the Studio Tour’s milestone 60 years, the more than 200 million guests who have experienced this attraction and, ultimately, Universal Studios Hollywood’s storied history. More information will be shared soon highlighting the exciting program planned for spring and summer in support of the Studio Tour’s 60thanniversary.
During its inaugural year, behind-the-scenes special effects featured a brief make-up demonstration, a display of costumes by renowned costume designer Edith Head, an energetic two-man stunt performance and a tour of picturesque outdoor film sets. The following year, Universal expanded its scope of entertainment to feature a series of live entertainment that included a stunt show, animal show and screen test comedy theatre—all a precursor to what would eventually lead to the development of the Universal Studios Hollywood theme park.
The point of entry for visiting guests at that time was at The Tourist Center, located at the Universal Commissary Building, where make-up artist demonstrations, trick photography and special props were on display.
Studio Tour Guides were central to the operations of the Glamor Tram tours then and remain vital to the success of the Studio Tour today. Numerous times a day, professionally trained Studio Tour Guides interact with guests, educating them on the inner workings of the movie and television lot, armed with insider information and first-hand accounts, and entertain them with tours in both English and Spanish.
While much has transpired in six decades, the Studio Tour has remained true to its roots of immersing guests in the awe-inspiring world of movie-making magic and providing remarkable access to production sets on a real studio lot. The once celebrated Glamor Trams are long gone and have been replaced with a contemporary 60-minute experience, infused with advanced technology that enlightens and entertains millions of film buffs, theme park fans and tourists alike visiting from across the globe.
The Studio Tour of today continues to build on its rich history and like many great blockbuster films, creates a foundation for the next big sequel…and therein lies the origins of Universal Studios Hollywood.
From ushering guests past iconic sets from the renowned film Psycho directed by Alfred Hitchcock – one of the very first film sets accessible for visitors to see up close and personal in 1964 – to the evolution of Universal Studios Hollywood, immersing guests in innovative, groundbreaking rides and attractions themed to compelling film and television properties, Studio Tour was “act one” in the development of the notable Universal Destinations & Experiences (UDX) portfolio of global theme parks.
As the landmark Studio Tour turns a milestone 60, the juxtaposition of then and now shines a spotlight on its evolution to the theme park of today.
Have you had a chance to experience the Studio Tour at Universal Studios Hollywood?
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