Peach Punch Minnie Mouse Sequined Loungefly Backpack Now At shopDisney!
New Peach Punch Minnie Mouse Sequined Loungefly Backpack just arrived to shopDisney! Did you know peach fuzz is actually the Pantone color of the year for 2024? So this backpack is perfect to start adding this color to your style!
This dazzling bag features Peach Punch colored sequins, outfitted with metallic adjustable straps, a bow, Minnie ears plus polka dot lining, it’s a fresh look for any hike or happy outing.
New Disney Wish Star Cuddleez Plush Flew Into Magic Kingdom!
We found this adorable Disney Wish Star Cuddleez Plush at Magic Kingdom and immediately felt in love with it. It’s so cute and soft, perfect to cuddle all day long, you can also get it online at shopDisney for $39.99.
This plus is 17 3/4” and features embroidered details that bring this spongey, super-soft plush to life. We can’t get over how cozy and comfy it is, perfect as a nap companion!
You can take a closer look at it in our Instagram post:
Super Cute Piglet Stainless Steel Water Bottle Available At Magic Kingdom!
This Piglet Stainless Steel Water Bottle will help you stay hydrated all day! You can get it at Magic Kingdom, as well as, online at shopDisney for $29.99.
The double wall water bottle has a 17-ounce capacity and features an all over pattern of Piglet and flowers against a light pink bottle. The lid is shaped like the adorable Piglet making this water bottle look extra sweet!
You can take a closer look at it in our Instagram post:
The Walt Disney Company Earns 27 Golden Globe Award Nominations
The Walt Disney Company secured 27 Golden Globe Award nominations across its diverse content brands and studios. This includes recognition for Disney Television Studiosโ 20th Television, FX, FX Productions, Hulu Originals, Marvel Studios, Pixar Animation Studios, Searchlight Pictures, Walt Disney Animation Studios, and Walt Disney Studios.
Searchlight Pictures emerged with eight nominations in the motion picture category, with “Poor Things” leading the pack with seven nominations. These include nods for Best Motion Picture (Musical or Comedy), Best Director (Motion Picture) for Yorgos Lanthimos, Best Screenplay (Motion Picture) for Tony McNamara, and outstanding performances by Emma Stone, Willem Dafoe, and Mark Ruffalo. Additionally, Jerskin Fendrix received a nomination for Best Original Score. The studio also earned a nomination for Best Performance by an Actor for “All of Us Strangers.”
The excitement of the 2024 Golden Globe Awards ceremony will be hosted at the Beverly Hilton on January 7, 2024. Broadcasting live on CBS and streaming on Paramount+, the three-hour event will also be accessible through the CBS app, commencing at 5 pm PT (8-11 pm ET). Tune in to see who takes home the Golden Globe!
This ear headband features a beautiful light blue / mint color with an all over pattern of beloved Disney characters having fun at iconic Disney attractions! If you look closely you will find Mickey & Minnie taking a spin on the tea cups, Mickey, Minnie, Donald and Goofy on Pirates Of The Caribbean, Donald on Space Mountain and Goofy and Donald at the Haunted Mansion.
It also has a puffy sequined bow with a classic Mickey ear hat charm in the middle! You can take a closer look at it in our Instagram post:
Festive Wilderness Lodge Holiday Pins At Walt Disney World!
We found two new Wilderness Lodge Holiday Pins at the resort in Walt Disney World and absolutely loved them! If you are staying at Disney’s Wilderness Lodge this holiday season, these pins are a great option to remember your stay at this magical cozy place.
The first one features a Gingerbread house display with Meeko, Flit and Percy from Pocahontas and then the Wilderness Lodge Resort logo at the bottom, super cute!
The second one features the adorable Humphrey the bear peeking out a plaid stocking with a pinecone and Wilderness Lodge logo! This is a definitely a must have in your collection.
The pins are $19.99 each and can be found at the retail locations in the resort.
Trader Sam’s Grog Grotto will stock the Ursula Tiki Mug for a limited time
A new wave of excitement has just hit the Walt Disney World Resort, much to the delight of all of us poor unfortunate souls. The iconic sea witch Ursula is making a splash at Trader Samโs Grog Grotto. Located in the tropical paradise of Disneyโs Polynesian Village Resort, this unique venue is now offering the Ursula Tiki Mug for a limited time.
Starting at noon ET every day, guests have the opportunity to get their hands on a wristband which will provide access to this unique collectible. But you’ll need to be quick like a sailfish! These mugs are only available while supplies last, with a limit of two per person, per transaction.
The Ursula Tiki Mug will also come with a choice of specialty beverage. It’s the perfect way to add a bit of Ursulaโs magic to your day. Whether youโre a Disney collector, a Tiki enthusiast, or just looking for a special memento from your Disney vacation, this mug is a must-have.
Remember, the distribution of wristbands for the mug begins promptly at noon, so plan your visit accordingly and act fast so you don’t miss this chance to take home a piece of Disney magic with the Ursula Tiki Mug!
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Legendary composer Danny Elfman has been tapped to compose music for Universal Orlando’s Epic Universe
Dark Universe, a Universal-Monstors-themed land that will call the upcoming Epic Universe theme park home, is seemingly getting an epic musical score. Danny Elfman, renowned for his collaborations with director Tim Burton on films such as “The Nightmare Before Christmas,” has been tapped to compose the music for the new land.
Elfman, in an interview with Deadline, mentioned that he is currently dividing his time between various types of music projects, including classical, rock and roll, and notably, “monster music” for a theme park in Orlando. Given the context and the development of the Epic Universe, it seems the only park Elfman could be plausibly referring to that this music is Epic Universe.
Elfman is widely known for his involvement in a myriad of other notable projects. In the same interview with Deadline, he noted he is excited about returning to the world of “Beetlejuice” for a sequel and has also worked on the score for the TV series “Wednesday,” executive-produced by Tim Burton. Despite his success, Elfman related he is never happy with the status quo and is always pushing himself to “keep working on new, challenging things.”
Elfman’s expansive career includes work with other directors like Sam Raimi, contributing to films such as “Spider-Man,” “Spider-Man 2,” “Meet the Robinsons,” and “Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness.” His versatility across different genres of music, from film scoring to theme park attractions, continues to demonstrate his significant influence in the world of music and entertainment.
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We have your first look at the resort hotel rooms now available for booking at the all-new Stella Nova & Terra Luna Resorts
Universal’s Epic Universe Theme Park is currently slated to open sometime in 2025. The massive theme park will contain a variety of themed lands, including Super Nintendo World (confirmed), How To Train Your Dragon Land (rumored), and an extension of the Wizarding World of Harry Potter (rumored). While we do not have a confirmed opening date for the park, we recently learned two of the Epic Universe Resort Hotels, Stella Nova & Terra Luna Resort, are now accepting reservations for stays beginning January 2025. We have your first look at what the hotel rooms will look like in these new resort hotels.
Stella Nova Resort, which will open to guests on January 21, 2025, will feature a total of 750 guest rooms. Rooms are available in either standard or pool view, and all are 315 square feet and sleep up to 4.
Both room types feature amenities such as 2 queen beds, a flat-screen TV, a mini-refrigerator, and a coffee maker. The decor of the rooms features sleek curves and subtle colors which are designed to invoke thoughts of traversing through space.
The bathrooms will contain your typical sink/toilet/shower layout, and have a modern look and feel. The resort will also feature Mobility Accessible and Hearing Accessible rooms, both in the standard and pool-view categories, upon opening. Mobile accessible rooms contain a tub with grab bars, handheld shower, toilet with grab bars, and doors with 36″ wide openings. The hearing-accessible rooms include a visual alarm and doorbell, a flashing light on the phone, and an outlet near the phone for TTY access.
Terra Luna Resort is slated to open to guests shortly after Stella Nova, on February 25, 2025. The resort is a sister resort to Stella Nova and also features 750 guest rooms with similar amenities. The main difference guests will notice between Terra Luna and Stella Nova is the aesthetics, with the rooms at Terra Luna resort being styled with “sweeping curves, terrestrial tones, and an eye-catching, spaceship-styled window, inspire thoughts of exploring new worlds.”
The layout, size, and amenities of the rooms at both resorts are the same. Terra Luna will also offer both standard and pool view rooms that are 315 square feet and will also have both Mobility Accessible and Hearing Accessible rooms available.
Both resorts are now accepting reservations for their opening dates. While the hotels will open before Epic Universe, guests will still be able to enjoy early park entry at Islands of Adventure and Universal Studios Florida, as well as complimentary resort transportation, while staying at these new resorts.
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Epic Universe is starting to take shape, as revealed by Bioreconstruct
Construction on Universal Orlando’s Epic Universe is continuing at an impressive pace. We recently revealed the two on-property resort hotels are now taking reservations for stays beginning in January 2025, with the entire Epic Universe theme park slated to open at some point in the same year. As we enter into 2024, bioreconstruct has shared updated photos on X which demonstrate some impressive progress at the park.
The buildings in Super Nintendo World are beginning to take shape, with Peaches Castle coming together nicely. Just above Peaches Castle, you can see one of the domes that will make up the center of Epic Universe.
Aerial overview of Yoshi's Adventure. Seems like all the ride cars are now staged on the track. Wrapped in protective fabric. pic.twitter.com/oN20uSW9fK
Yoshi’s Adventure, one of the attractions that will be found in Super Nintendo World, has cars installed on the track.
Photo credit bioreconstruct
This location is believed to be the extension of the Wizarding World of Harry Potter to the new park, which will be set in France and contain the Ministry of Magic.
Aerial photo of Dark Universe in Epic Universe. Arrow at circular frame for the in-park resort's pool bar. pic.twitter.com/MTg7ilp0bo
The facade of Dark Universe is also being installed, giving us a view of how this area will look when the park opens. You can see the frame for the pool bar for the resort that will be located INSIDE the park just above Dark Universe.
Aerial photo of the lobby entry for guests arriving at the Epic Universe in-park resort. Arrow where glass is staged for placement. pic.twitter.com/BPctVLctfZ
This closer look at the new in-park resort shows the lobby entrance will guests will enter the hotel.
Aerial photo of the Epic Universe in-park resort tower relative to sections of the park. Such as the Harry Potter related land at left. pic.twitter.com/52hiA4C8dR
As the lands in Epic Universe take shape, we can begin to appreciate just how MASSIVE this park will be when complete!
What areas of Epic Universe are you most looking forward to? Leave us a comment to let us know!
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The Hollywood awards season is in full swing, with the unveiling of the nominations for the 81st Golden Globe Awards in the early hours of Monday.
Cedric โThe Entertainerโ and Wilmer Valderrama revealed the nominees during a livestream on CBS, the network that secured the broadcast rights for this yearโs awards ceremony. The event is scheduled to be televised on Jan. 7 on CBS and streamed on Paramount+.
Here is a look at the Golden Globe Nominations for 2024:
Best Motion Picture, Drama
โOppenheimerโ (Universal Pictures) โKillers of the Flower Moonโ (Apple Original Films/Paramount Pictures) โMaestroโ (Netflix) โPast Livesโ (A24) โThe Zone of Interestโ (A24) โAnatomy of a Fallโ (Neon)
Bradley Cooper โ โMaestroโ Greta Gerwig โ โBarbieโ Yorgos Lanthimos โ โPoor Thingsโ Christopher Nolan โ โOppenheimerโ Martin Scorsese โ โKillers of the Flower Moonโ Celine Song โ โPast Livesโ
Best Screenplay, Motion Picture
โBarbieโ โ Greta Gerwig, Noah Baumbach โPoor Thingsโ โ Tony McNamara โOppenheimerโ โ Christopher Nolan โKillers of the Flower Moonโ โ Eric Roth, Martin Scorsese โPast Livesโ โ Celine Song โAnatomy of a Fallโ โ Justine Triet, Arthur Harari
Best Performance by an Actor in a Motion Picture, Drama
Bradley Cooper โ โMaestroโ Cillian Murphy โ โOppenheimerโ Leonardo DiCaprio โ โKillers of the Flower Moonโ Colman Domingo โ โRustinโ Andrew Scott โ โAll of Us Strangersโ Barry Keoghan โ โSaltburnโ
Best Performance by an Actress in a Motion Picture, Drama
Lily Gladstone โ โKillers of the Flower Moonโ Carey Mulligan โ โMaestroโ Sandra Hรผller โ โAnatomy of a Fallโ Annette Bening โ โNyadโ Greta Lee โ โPast Livesโ Cailee Spaeny โ โPriscillaโ
Best Performance by an Actress in a Motion Picture, Musical or Comedy
Fantasia Barrino โ โThe Color Purpleโ Jennifer Lawrence โ โNo Hard Feelingsโ Natalie Portman โ โMay Decemberโ Alma Pรถysti โ โFallen Leavesโ Margot Robbie โ โBarbieโ Emma Stone โ โPoor Thingsโ
Best Performance by an Actor in a Motion Picture, Musical or Comedy
Nicolas Cage โ โDream Scenarioโ Timothรฉe Chalamet โ โWonkaโ Matt Damon โ โAirโ Paul Giamatti โ โThe Holdoversโ Joaquin Phoenix โ โBeau Is Afraidโ Jeffrey Wright โ โAmerican Fictionโ
Best Supporting Actor โ Motion Picture
Willem Dafoe โ โPoor Thingsโ Robert DeNiro โ โKillers of the Flower Moonโ Robert Downey Jr. โ โOppenheimerโ Ryan Gosling โ โBarbieโ Charles Melton โ โMay Decemberโ Mark Ruffalo โ โPoor Thingsโ
Best Supporting Actress, Motion Pictureย
Emily Blunt โ โOppenheimerโ Danielle Brooks โ โThe Color Purpleโ Jodie Foster โ โNyadโ Julianne Moore โ โMay Decemberโ Rosamund Pike โ โSaltburnโ DaโVine Joy Randolph โ โThe Holdoversโ
Best Television Series, Drama
โ1923โ (Paramount+) โThe Crownโ (Netflix) โThe Diplomatโ (Netflix) โThe Last of Usโ (HBO) โThe Morning Showโ (Apple TV+) โSuccessionโ (HBO)
Best Performance by an Actor in a Television Series, Drama
Pedro Pascal โ โThe Last of Usโ Kieran Culkin โ โSuccessionโ Jeremy Strong โ โSuccessionโ Brian Cox โ โSuccessionโ Gary Oldman โ โSlow Horsesโ Dominic West โ โThe Crownโ
Best Performance by an Actress in a Television Series, Drama
Helen Mirren โ โ1923โ Bella Ramsey โ โThe Last of Usโ Keri Russell โ โThe Diplomatโ Sarah Snook โ โSuccessionโ Imelda Staunton โ โThe Crownโ Emma Stone โ โThe Curseโ
Bill Hader โ โBarryโ Steve Martin โ โOnly Murders in the Buildingโ Martin Short โ โOnly Murders in the Buildingโ Jason Segel โ โShrinkingโ Jason Sudeikis โ โTed Lassoโ Jeremy Allen White โ โThe Bearโ
Best Supporting Actor, Television
Billy Crudup โ โThe Morning Showโ Matthew Macfadyen โ โSuccessionโ James Marsden โ โJury Dutyโ Ebon Moss-Bachrach โ โThe Bearโ Alan Ruck โ โSuccessionโ Alexander Skarsgรฅrd โ โSuccessionโ
Best Supporting Actress, Television
Elizabeth Debicki โ โThe Crownโ Abby Elliott โ โThe Bearโ Christina Ricci โ โYellowjacketsโ J. Smith-Cameron โ โSuccessionโ Meryl Streep โ โOnly Murders in the Buildingโ Hannah Waddingham โ โTed Lassoโ
Best Limited Series, Anthology Series or a Motion Picture Made for Television
โBeefโ โLessons in Chemistryโ โDaisy Jones & the Sixโ โAll the Light We Cannot Seeโ โFellow Travelersโ โFargoโ
Best Performance by an Actor, Limited Series, Anthology Series or Motion Picture Made for Television
Matt Bomer โ โFellow Travelersโ Sam Claflin โ โDaisy Jones & the Sixโ Jon Hamm โ โFargoโ Woody Harrelson โ โWhite House Plumbersโ David Oyelowo โ โLawmen: Bass Reevesโ Steven Yeun โ โBeefโ
Best Performance by an Actress, Limited Series, Anthology Series or a Motion Picture Made for Television
Riley Keough โ โDaisy Jones & the Sixโ Brie Larson โ โLessons in Chemistryโ Elizabeth Olsen โ โLove and Deathโ Juno Temple โ โFargoโ Rachel Weisz โ โDead Ringersโ Ali Wong โ โBeefโ
Best Performance by an Actress in Supporting Role, Limited Series, Anthology Series or a Motion Picture Made for Television
Harriet Sloane โ โLessons in Chemistryโ Patti Yasutake โ โBeefโ Suki Waterhouse โ โDaisy Jones & the Sixโ Chloe Bailey โ โSwarmโ Allison Williams โ โFellow Travelersโ Carla Gugino โ โFall of the House of Usherโ
Best Original Score, Motion Picture
Ludwig Gรถransson โ โOppenheimerโ Jerskin Fendrix โ โPoor Thingsโ Robbie Robertson โ โKillers of the Flower Moonโ Mica Levi โ โThe Zone of Interestโ Daniel Pemberton โ โSpider-Man: Across the Spider-Verseโ Joe Hisaishi โ โThe Boy and the Heronโ
Best Picture, Non-English Language
โAnatomy of a Fallโ (Neon) โ France โFallen Leavesโ (Mubi) โ Finland โIo Capitanoโ (01 Distribution) โ Italy โPast Livesโ (A24) โ United States โSociety of the Snowโ (Netflix) โ Spain โThe Zone of Interestโ (A24) โ United Kingdom
Best Original Song, Motion Picture
โBarbieโ โ โWhat Was I Made For?โ by Billie Eilish and Finneas โBarbieโ โ โDance the Nightโ by Caroline Ailin, Dua Lipa, Mark Ronson and Andrew Wyatt โShe Came to Meโ โ โAddicted to Romanceโ by Bruce Springsteen and Patti Scialfa โThe Super Mario Bros. Movieโ โ โPeachesโ by Jack Black, Aaron Horvath, Michael Jelenic, Eric Osmond, and John Spiker โBarbieโ โ โIโm Just Kenโ by Mark Ronson, Andrew Wyatt โRustinโ โ โRoad to Freedomโ by Lenny Kravitz
Best Motion Picture, Animated
โThe Boy and the Heronโ (GKids) โElementalโ (Disney) โSpider-Man: Across the Spider-Verseโ (Sony Pictures) โThe Super Mario Bros. Movieโ (Universal Pictures) โSuzumeโ (Toho Co.) โWishโ (Disney)
Best Performance in Stand-Up Comedy or Television
Ricky Gervais โ โRicky Gervais: Armageddonโ Trevor Noah โ โTrevor Noah: Where Was Iโ Chris Rock โ โChris Rock: Selective Outrageโ Amy Schumer โ โAmy Schumer: Emergency Contactโ Sarah Silverman โ โSarah Silverman: Someone You Loveโ Wanda Sykes โ โWanda Sykes: Iโm an Entertainerโ
Cinematic and Box Office Achievement
โBarbieโ (Warner Bros.) โGuardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3โ (Disney) โJohn Wick: Chapter 4โ (Lionsgate Films) โMission: Impossible โ Dead Reckoning Part Oneโ (Paramount Pictures) โOppenheimerโ (Universal Pictures) โSpider-Man: Across the Spider-Verseโ (Sony Pictures) โThe Super Mario Bros. Movieโ (Universal Pictures) โTaylor Swift: The Eras Tourโ (AMC Theatres)
Disney Vacation Club is set to expand member-exclusive spaces
Disney Vacation Club (DVC), known for offering magical experiences to its members, is reportedly planning to expand its exclusive member spaces soon. These members-only lounges have become a hit since the first one opened in 2016 at EPCOT, offering a cool and quiet escape from the hustle and bustle of the theme park. These member lounges allow a respite from the hustle and bustle of the parks where DVC owners can enjoy complimentary refreshments, charge their devices, and even get assistance from Cast Members for various needs.
In 2023, Disneyland’s Star View Station brought these popular features to the west coast, offering similar amenities. The previous year, the Top of the World Lounge – A Villain’s Lair, reopened at Walt Disney World with a fresh theme and special events exclusively for qualifying DVC owners. These lounges have not only provided a place of relaxation but have also created a sense of community among DVC members.
At the 2023 Condo Association meeting, Bill Diercksen, the VP and General Manager of Disney Vacation Club, acknowledged the popularity of these lounges. He hinted at plans to create more such community spaces, particularly at Walt Disney World, further enhancing the DVC membership experience.
While the details about these new spaces, including their locations and features, remain under wraps, the possibilities are exciting. They could pop up anywhere across Disney’s vast array of parks and resorts, from theme and water parks to Disney Springs and various DVC resorts. Remember the Attic at Disney’s BoardWalk Inn & Villas? It once served as a DVC lounge, and its current use for private events shows the potential for such spaces.
DVC owners looking to access these exclusive lounges need to qualify for Membership Extras, which generally requires ownership of at least 150 points purchased directly from DVC. For those who met earlier criteria, they might already be eligible under the grandfathered rules.
Although no specific timeline has been set for revealing more details, Diercksen’s promise of “soon” keeps the anticipation high. This expansion is a clear sign of DVC’s commitment to enhancing its members’ experiences, making their Disney adventures even more special and community-focused.
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