New Disney100 Mickey And Friends Pins Available At Walt Disney World!
We found these Disney100 Mickey and Friends Pins are Disney World that come come with a pin backer to be displayed like your most coveted figure or you can also wear them everywhere you go!
They are part of the FiGPiN collection that comes with a laser engraved, alphanumeric serial number on the back, soft rubber backer and a clear polycarbonate display box with a plastic base.
The first two pins feature Mickey and Minnie in their platinum outfits with sparkly details! They are part of the Disney100 celebration collection and are a must have in your collection.
Then we found Oswald and Ortensia! The fun duo feature their iconic blue short and lime green skirt, a rare find worth adding to your collection.
Finally, we found these black and white Mickey and Pete pins! The nostalgia is strong with these designs taking us back to Steamboat Willie and the beginning of The Walt Disney Company.
All of these pins are available at retail stores around Walt Disney World for $24.99 each!
New Disney Bag Charms By BaubleBar For This Summer!
Add a touch of magic to your style this summer with the new Disney Bag Charms by BaubleBar! There are 4 new designs featuring Mickey, Minnie, Donald and Daisy ready to bring a splash of fun and color to any bag in your wardrobe.
Mickey is ready to surf some waves in this bag charm featuring him wearing bright stripped shorts, sandals, sunglasses and holding a surfboard. A great companion for your trips to the beach!
Our favorite fashionista is ready to relax at the beach while looking fabulous! This charm features Minnie in a sparkly pink bathing suit, sparkly sunglasses, gold sandals, bow and bag, she looks adorable.
Our favorite sassy girl is ready to bright up your style with this charm featuring her wearing a colorful sparkly outfit with dainty stones, a turquoise bow, yellow sandals with a daisy flowers and some pretty bracelets. She looks fabulous!
DONALD DUCK
The temperamental duck is ready for some relaxing time this summer with his Hawaiian shirt and hat with sparkly details. A must have in your bag this season!
Experience the Sizzling Sounds of the Eat to the Beat Concert Series at the 2023 EPCOT International Food & Wine Festival!
Presented by Florida Blue Medicare, the highly anticipated Eat to the Beat Concert Series is set to ignite the atmosphere at the EPCOT International Food & Wine Festival presented by CORKCICLE, starting July 27. Get ready for an exclusive sneak peek at the lineup of sensational artists who will grace the stage at the America Gardens Theatre!
Returning fan favorites such as Sheila E. and Hanson will once again serve up their chart-topping hits, while a roster of exciting newcomers, including Orianthi, Phillip Phillips, The Bacon Brothers, and We The Kings, will bring a fresh and captivating flavor to this year’s talent lineup. Additionally, local bands will take the stage from Tuesday to Thursday, ensuring a week-long extravaganza of delectable eats and infectious beats. Be sure to check TasteEPCOT.com regularly for updates on the ever-growing list of announced artists!
Prepare your taste buds and mark your calendars because the Eat to the Beat Concert Series promises an unforgettable fusion of culinary delights and scintillating performances at the 2023 EPCOT International Food & Wine Festival!
July 28-29 – Orianthi (NEW)
July 30-31 – For King & Country (NEW)
Aug. 4-5 – Southern Avenue
Aug. 6-7 – Tiffany
Aug. 11-12 – Ruben Studdard with Haley Reinhart
Aug. 13-14 – The Bacon Brothers (NEW)
Aug. 18-21 – Joey Fatone & Friends
Aug. 25-26 – Ayron Jones (NEW)
Aug. 27-28 – Phillip Phillips (NEW)
Sept. 1-2 – Baha Men
Sept. 3-4 – MercyMe
Sept. 8-9 – Ray Parker Jr.
Sept. 10-11 – Tobymac
Sept. 15 – Celebrity Latin Talent
Sept. 16 – Celebrity Latin Talent
Sept. 17-18 – Raul Acosta and Oro Solido (NEW)
Sept. 22-23 – Los Amigos Invisibles
Sept. 24-25 – 98 °
Sept. 29 – Oct. 2 – Boyz II Men
Oct. 6-7 – Mark Wills
Oct. 8-9 – Sugar Ray
Oct. 13-14 – Hoobastank
Oct. 15-16 – Air Supply
Oct. 20-21 – Taylor Dayne
Oct. 22-23 – Billy Ocean
Oct. 27-30 – Hanson
Nov. 3-4 – We The Kings (NEW)
Nov. 5-6 – Sheila E.
Nov. 10-11 – Big Bad Voodoo Daddy
Nov. 12-13 – 38 Special
Beginning July 6, you can secure your spot for these performances with an Eat to the Beat Dining Package. Find out more by visiting TasteEPCOT.com.
Disney CEO Bob Iger Praises The Super Mario Bros. Movie
Yesterday in the Walt Disney Company Q2 Earnings Call CEO Bob Iger Acknowledged the Success of The Super Mario Bros. Movie, Highlighting the Revitalized Theater Experience.
Despite being released by a competing studio, Disney joins in celebrating the recent triumph of The Super Mario Bros. Movie. Gaming has risen as a popular entertainment medium over the past few decades, prompting Hollywood to venture into film adaptations of various franchises. Notably, an ill-fated live-action attempt at Mario in the late 80s left a lasting impression on Nintendo, discouraging further adaptations. However, after over 30 years, Universal Studios and Illumination Entertainment took on the challenge, delivering a faithful animated Mario film to rectify past mistakes.
While the film received mixed reviews, The Super Mario Bros. has emerged as a resounding success, surpassing a billion dollars at the box office and displaying enduring popularity. It stands as one of the few billion-dollar movies since the pandemic, showcasing audiences’ willingness to return to theaters despite the prevalence of streaming platforms. Disney CEO Bob Iger even championed this during the recent earnings call, commending the film’s triumph and emphasizing the renewed optimism it brings to the movie industry.
During the call, Iger expressed his congratulations to Universal for the tremendous success of Super Mario Bros. He stated, “It certainly proves that people worldwide still have a deep appreciation for theatrical entertainment, giving us a reason to be optimistic about the movie business.”
New Disney100 Decades 1950’s Collection Coming Soon To shopDisney!
The 100 years of wonder celebration continues with the new Disney100 Decades 1950’s Collection coming on May 15th at 8am PT to shopDisney and Disney Parks!
This new era will be inspired in the classic fairytale Cinderella and the whimsical animated classic Alice in Wonderland, both iconic movies from the 1950’s.
This gorgeous Cinderella Loungefly backpack features the Fairy Godmother casting a spell on Cinderella and Jack, Gus and Bruno witnessing the magical moment on the front and Cinderella’s coach on its way to the ball on the back. The different shades of purple of this backpack makes it look extra magical!
ALICE IN WONDERLAND MAGICBAND – $64.99
This MagicBand+ is inspired in the golden afternoon encounter Alice has with the Garden of Live Flowers from the animated classic.
20,000 LEAGUES UNDER THE SEA EAR HEADBAND – $39.99
You’ll have a whale of a tale to tell of your explorations and adventures aboard the Nautilus submarine while wearing this ear headband with portholes as mouse ears! Super cool and unique.
THE SHAGGY DOG PLUSH – $34.99
The shaggiest dog you ever saw is now the shaggiest plush you’ll ever hug! He is dressed in his letterman sweater and fedora like the movie poster from the Walt Disney 1959 film classic The Shaggy Dog.
GOOFY AND HUMPHREY BEAR PIN – $34.99
Browstone National Park’s most trouble bound resident Humphrey Bear made his first animated appearance alongside amateur photography Goofy in Walt Disney’s Hold That Pose back in 1950. This limited release pin with slide and swivel features is inspired by his screen debut.
Mother’s Day Luau at Morimoto Asia in Disney Springs
Celebrate Mother’s Day at Morimoto Asia
Join the Annual Mother’s Day Luau at Morimoto Asia in Disney Springs on Sunday, May 14th: Experience the Delights of Hawaiian Cuisine, Thrilling Entertainment, and Festive Celebrations
Embark on an Asian-Pacific Culinary Adventure: Indulge in a Hawaiian-Inspired Poke and Sushi Bar, Delectable Garlic Shrimp from Kahuku Food Trucks, Morimoto-Style Baby Ribs, Roasted Pig, and Tempting Desserts such as Pineapple Tarts and Butter Mochi. This Exquisite Dining Experience is Complemented by Live Band Performances, Enchanting Hula Dancers, and a Serenading Ukulele Player to Honor Mothers on their Special Day. Elevate your Experience with a Selection of Handcrafted Tropical Cocktails (additional charge applies).
Ticket Information
Adults – $150++
Kids (6-12) – $50++
Kids (5 & under) – Free
Pre-Order your Custom Hawaiian Lei for Mom
No luau is complete without a lei! Preorder a beautiful custom floral necklace from Carolina Flower Lei. By ordering now, your lei will be ready and presented to you upon arrival at our Mother’s Day luau.
The Tower of Terror movie reboot, starring Scarlett Johansson and directed by Taika Waititi, is still in the works
Confession: I am a huge Tower of Terror fan. As an Orlando-area local, I ride the Tower of Terror often, Tower of Terror merch (including shirts and coffee cups) adorns my home, and I even own the 1997 film starring Steve Guttenberg and Kirsten Dunst on DVD. To say I was a bit sad when news broke that the Tower of Terror movie re-boot may be canceled would be an understatement.
Luckily, this does not seem to be the case. When Scarlett Johansson’s lawsuit against Disney was settled back in 2021, it was reported the Tower of Terror film was not dropped by Disney, and comicbook.com is now reporting plans for the film are still progressing.
The update comes from Disney Entertainment co-chairman Alan Bergman, who confirmed a number of projects involving Scarlett Johansson are still in the works, including the Tower of Terror. The movie is slated to star Scarlett Johansson, with Taika Waititi directing.
Johansson and Waititi previously collaborated on the 2019 film Jojo Rabbit. IMDB cites John August and Josh Cooley as writers for the film. No further details about the Tower of Terror film, including casting or a potential release date, have been announced by Disney.
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Disney+ Subscription Update: Price Increase Coming to Ad-Free Premium Tier
Yesterday in the Walt Disney Company Q2 Earnings Call it was noted that Ad-Free Premium Tier Disney+ Subscription would be experiencing a price increase later this year.
The company has not disclosed the exact amount of the upcoming cost increase, nor have they clarified whether it will affect the Disney+ Basic tier.
Bob Iger, the current CEO of The Walt Disney Company, has expressed the company’s intention to leverage “price elasticity” for their streaming service, Disney+. Their goal is to increase the differentiation between ad-supported and ad-free subscriptions. Additionally, they aim to drive more subscriptions to the Disney+ Basic Tier, despite its lower price point.
Regarding this matter, Iger stated, “We have only scratched the surface of what we can achieve with advertising on Disney+. I am optimistic about our long-term advertising strategy. Furthermore, the pricing adjustments we have already implemented have yielded positive results, and we plan to raise the price of our ad-free tier later this year to better reflect the value of our content.”
The company is pursuing this strategy due to the significant growth potential of digital advertising, particularly within the Disney+ Basic subscription tier. Iger sees this as an opportunity to generate substantial revenue through the ad-supported service.
Additionally, European subscribers can anticipate the introduction of the Disney+ Basic ad-tier subscription later this year. However, specific details regarding its release have yet to be disclosed.
Large Crane Returns and Walls Go Up Around Cinderella Castle. Walt Disney World’s 50th Anniversary ended at the end of March 2023, and Disney is working on removing the overlay on Cinderella Castle. We have seen the swag and banners already removed, and now they are about to remove the gold spirals on the turrets.
To remove the spirals and banners Disney has constructed some walls behind Cinderella Castle, and brought in a giant white crane to help with the process. You cannot walk behind the Castle between the Wishing Well and the entrance to Sir Mickey’s.
This does not affect any stores being open. Along with Cinderella Royal Table, everything is still open in that area behind the castle. Work should be done pretty fast as Disney does not like to interrupt traffic or views of Cinderella Castle to daily guests.
Cinderella Castle welcomes you to a magical world where dreams come true. The 189-foot landmark boasts lofty spires and ornate turrets and is the gateway to Fantasyland.
Surrounded by a tranquil moat, the grounds offer an array of picture-perfect photo ops. Explore lush lawns, gardens and Cinderella’s own wishing well.
Inside the Castle
View exquisite handcrafted glass mosaics that tell the classic story of Cinderella’s rise from orphan to princess.
Then, enjoy an elegant meal at Cinderella’s Royal Table. Be sure to reserve a table in advance for this one-of-a-kind dining experience.
Disney News Highlights: Cinderella Carriage Popcorn Buckets Arrives at Disney World Today, Bob Iger Hints at Park Expansion, Beetlejuice 2 Confirmed, Disney Parks Earn 7.78 Billion in Profits.
‘Immersive Disney Animation’ Experience Premiering in Los Angeles on June 23rd Following celebrated premieres in 13 cities and rave reviews from critics and audiences across North America, Lighthouse Immersive Studios and Walt Disney Animation Studios have announced that Los Angeles will be the next city to premiere Immersive Disney Animation on June 23, 2023.
Disney Celebrates Moms of All Species this Mother’s Day Mother’s Day is this coming Sunday and Disney is celebrating moms of all species! From our very own mothers to the animal moms across Walt Disney World Resort … including this “a-boar-able” red river hog mom and piglet at Disney’s Animal Kingdom Lodge!
5 Tips To Maximize The Disney Dining Plan Just in case you have not heard the breaking news that was recently announced by Disney, The Disney Dining Plan is set to return to Walt Disney World in 2024!
Disney will launch a combined app for Disney+ and Hulu this year. During today’s quarterly earnings call Disney CEO Bob Iger announced that the company will launch a combined app for Disney+ and Hulu later this year. Disney+, Hulu, and ESPN+ will all be on one combined app.
Travel like Indiana Jones with These 7 National Geographic Expeditions Do you want to travel like everyone’s favorite archaeologist? There are 7 National Geographic Expeditions where you can do just that! Travel like Indiana Jones and his companions to exciting places like Peru, Italy, Egypt and more.
Bob Iger is Actively Considering Theme Park Expansion Opportunities Disney CEO Bob Iger shared a lot of news during the company’s quarterly earnings call today. He shared that Disney is considering theme park expansion opportunities. The company is “closely evaluating” growth and expansion for the parks.
Beetlejuice 2 Starring Michael Keaton and Jenna Ortega Coming to Theaters in 2024Beetlejuice! Beetlejuice! Beetlejuice! It’s showtime! Warner Brothers has announced that Beetlejuice 2, starring Michael Keaton, will arrive in theaters on Sept 6, 2024. This release date directly competes with Marvel’s Blade starring Mahershala Ali. Variety broke the news of this exciting sequel yesterday sharing what little details we know about the forthcoming sequel featuring everyone’s favorite bio-exorcist.
James Gunn Wins PETA Award for Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3 James Gunn Wins PETA Award for Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3. The animal rights organization — People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals — honored Gunn with its “Not a Number” Award for “showing audiences that Rocket Raccoon’s origin story isn’t out of Knowhere: cruel, callous, and cold-blooded experiments on animals are real, and they’re happening right now.”
Visit Anaheim Celebrates National Travel & Tourism Week with Exciting Summer Events
It’s National Travel & Tourism Week and Visit Anaheim is celebrating by spotlighting some exciting summer events! With a stellar event line-up including special theme park events, new openings, fan conventions, sporting and culinary events; Anaheim is braced for an unforgettable summer ahead.
VidCon is returning to the Anaheim Convention Center, with YouTube as its official sponsor on June 21 to June 24, where the world’s leading digital creators, platform innovators, and fans converge in one place. VidCon invites creators, fans and brands all together to experience the online magic. The list of featured creators this year include The Merrell Twins, Aaron Burriss, Brent Rivera, Matt Slays and Rebecca Zamolo, Alyson Stoner, Sofie Dossi and many more.
The Orange County Sports Commission is kicking off the road to the 2028 Olympics with the Volleyball Nations League, making its way to the Anaheim Convention Center for the first time on July 4 to July 9. This international sporting tournament will launch a 5-year campaign for the Olympics, setting the stage for these athletes who will be playing in the Olympics in Paris in 2024, and then in Anaheim in 2028.
“Visit Anaheim is thrilled to be welcoming VidCon and the VNL Tournament this summer,” said Jay Burress, President & CEO, Visit Anaheim. “These exciting events will bring strong visitation to the destination from both domestic and international markets. These travelers’ experiences will extend beyond the event venues and will ultimately have a strong economic impact on our hotels, restaurants, and attractions.”
Attractions
The Disneyland Resort is kicking off their first-ever, after hours event celebrating pride on June 13 and June 15. Disneyland After Dark: Pride Nite will be a separate ticketed evening event. Guests can enjoy special after-hours park access to shorter attraction wait times, special entertainment, character experiences, photo opportunities and much more.
The summer adventure continues long after the sun goes down, with a nighttime summer party that will liven up the evening. Knott’s Summer Nights kick off on May 26, with a variety of live music including Latin, Reggae and Zydeco, classic summer eats, backyard games and festoon lighting will set the stage for guests to enjoy their long summer nights.
Just steps away from Knott’s Berry Farm, Knott’s Soak City Waterpark will reopen its gates for another wet and wild summer during its longest season yet, on May 20 until September 10. Soak City boasts 23 speed, tube and body slides including Shore Break featuring 6 different waterslide experiences and a thrilling family raft ride, The Wedge; the 750,000-gallon Tidal Wave Bay wave pool; a one‑third‑mile Sunset River; and the three‑story Beach House, featuring 200 water guns, nozzles, sprayers and other interactive surprises.
The Adventure Lagoon in Anaheim has one of the largest connectable aqua parks in the United States. The obstacle course floats on top of 6,000 acre-feet of crystal-clear water that stays near 75 degrees year-round. The Adventure Lagoon re-opens in May, with water activities for everyone including kayaking, paddle boarding, water volleyball, and float tubes.
Culinary & Breweries
One of the largest Japanese festivals in Orange County returns to the Anaheim STC Gardenwalk on June 16 and June 17. Taste of Japan will offer several authentic Japanese foods, a beer & sake experience, pop culture, anime, cosplay, live entertainment, merchandise and much more for tourists and residents to enjoy.
Smoke & Fire’s Isaias Hernandez is expanding his local empire and adding to Anaheim’s growing beer scene with Villains Brewing Company, slated to open on May 30. Formerly where Modern Times Leisuretown was located, Villains Brewing Co. will boast a wide range of beer selections and a menu similar to that of Smoke & Fire with escalations of many classic smoked barbecue proteins such as brisket grilled cheese on Texas toast.
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“🫧 Bubbles! My bubbles! 🫧 Pop into #EPCOT for this new Magic Shot, available now through July 5 with the #DisneyPhotoPass photographer stationed near the entrance to World Showcase.”
Other Magic Shots
Don’t forget about the other Magic Shots available at Epcot right now!
Spike the Bee: This Magic Shot is available from most Disney PhotoPass photographers stationed around the World Showcase.
Flower Frame: Available from Disney PhotoPass photographers when stationed in the Italy pavilion, near the entrance to World Showcase under the Monorail beam, and by the water near Journey Into Imagination With Figment.
Fairy Wings: Available from most Disney PhotoPass photographers in the park.
Butterflies: Available from the Disney PhotoPass photographer located near the entrance to World Showcase under the Monorail beam.
Isabela: Available from the Disney PhotoPass photographer stationed by the water near Journey Into Imagination With Figment.
Orange Bird: Available from most Disney PhotoPass photographers stationed in World Celebration locations.
Tiny World: Available from the Disney PhotoPass photographer located near the fountain just beyond the main entrance of the park.
Do you have a favorite Magic Shot at Epcot?
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