New Mickey Mouse Toy Soldier Popcorn Bucket Marches to Disneyland for 2023 Holiday Season
A new popcorn bucket is coming to Disneyland this holiday season! The Mickey Mouse Toy Soldier popcorn bucket will be marching into the resort next month.
The DisneyEats Facebook account recently shared a look at some of the holiday offerings coming to the Disneyland Resort this year. New among them is a Mickey Mouse Toy Soldier popcorn bucket!
The design of the bucket features Mickey dressed as a toy soldier holding a horn. It comes with a green holiday carrying strap. We can’t wait to get a better look at this new popcorn bucket!
Other holiday novelty items coming to Disneyland include a Kermit Holiday straw clip, Reindeer supper, and a Mickey Mouse-shaped Red Glitter Jingle Bell Glow Cube.
What holiday item(s) will you be adding to your collection this year?
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Head on over to Magic Kingdom on Friday the 13th to participate in the Disney Scavenger Hunt
Friday the 13th in the middle of October? That sounds like the perfect opportunity for a spine-tingling Disney scavenger hunt! Disney has crafted an eerie scavenger hunt that promises chills and thrills, featuring just three mysterious Disney items scattered throughout Magic Kingdom Park. Each item holds a deeper, more enigmatic secret than the last, waiting for your keen eyes to uncover.
Ready to hit up Magic Kingdom and embark on this quest? Start by downloading the sheet housing supernatural scavenger hunt riddles, a key to unlock the mysteries that await. Armed with your map, navigate the wondrous lands of Magic Kingdom Park. Seek out the elusive items, and as you do, a sense of wonder will envelop you.
Once your expedition reaches its conclusion, turn to the Answer Sheet to reveal the extent of your mastery in deciphering these enigmatic riddles.
Once you complete the scavenger hunt, be sure to come back to leave us a comment to tell us how you did!
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Disneyland Paris Adding Winnie the Pooh and Frozen to Storybook Land
Two new scenes are coming to Storybook Land in Disneyland Paris! Winnie the Pooh and Frozen will be added in 2024 as part of the park’s 30th anniversary.
Since 1994, Le Pays des Contes de Fées has delighted Disneyland Paris guests of all ages with its whimsical atmosphere. This peaceful boat journey is a celebration of beloved Walt Disney Animation Studios stories and fables through music, landscape, and miniatures. Based on an original idea from Walt Disney himself, the attraction is a reinvention of the classic Storybook Land Canal Boats that debuted at Disneyland in 1956. The Paris version has several unique touches with recreations of Night on the Bald Mountain from “Fantasia,” Belle’s Village from “Beauty and the Beast” and Rapunzel’s Tower from “Tangled.”
Before inviting guests to Arendelle over at Walt Disney Studios Park, “Frozen” will come to life in miniature form as one of the familiar fairy tale locales in Fantasyland. Imagineers are closely working with Disneyland Paris Central Shops to create a detailed model of the majestic North Mountain covered in a thick white blanket of snow and Elsa’s iconic Ice Palace at its peak. Guests will even be able to spot Anna, Elsa, Olaf, Kristoff and Sven on their way to Wandering Oaken’s Trading Post (and Sauna)!
As your boat takes you through these enchanted realms, another timeless place will take root along the way, one full of charm, wisdom and … honey. Think, think, think … it’s the Hundred Acre Woods, of course! Storybook Land will soon offer a new home to Winnie the Pooh and friends, located not far from the cozy cottage of the Seven Dwarfs.
“There’s something magical about taking something full scale and displaying it in miniature, it’s something Walt himself was obsessed with,” shares Keith Rector, Art Director at Walt Disney Imagineering Paris. “I grew up near Disneyland in California and Storybook Land has always been my favorite attraction. When I joined the team in Paris, we started a conversation about how we can bring new stories to Le Pays des Contes de Fées. I wanted to introduce new characters to this realm of storybook classics.”
These new additions, as well as a complete refurbishment of the attraction, will take place over the course of next year.
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DreamWorks Animation Layoffs Hit 4% of its Workforce
DreamWorks Animation is implementing a 4% reduction in its workforce as a response to the recent downturn in the industry, increased production expenses, and ongoing labor strikes. A DWA spokesperson told Deadline, “DreamWorks Animation reduced its workforce by approximately 70 positions. Roles affected were across corporate functions, feature, television, and technology departments as part of an overall cost-reduction.”
There is optimism that the studio’s fortunes may improve with the upcoming launch of the third installment in the Trolls film series, titled “Trolls Band Together,” scheduled for release on November 17. Notably, *Nsync will reunite after 22 years to contribute a song to the film’s soundtrack.
The voice cast for this animated feature includes a star-studded lineup featuring Justin Timberlake, Anna Kendrick, Camila Cabello, Daveed Diggs, Amy Schumer, RuPaul, and many others.
DreamWorks is the latest studio to feel the pressure of the changing landscape in Hollywood as financial fallout from the strikes starts to impact the bottom line. Keep an eye out for further news and updates concerning DreamWorks and other prominent film and animation studios.
New Disney Homestead Sweaters Available At shopDisney!
We are obsessed with these new Disney Homestead Sweaters available now at shopDisney! They are so pretty and perfect for this fall and winter, i mean, who doesn’t want a touch of Disney magic in their style right? It makes everything better!
Go on a ski trip with Minnie, Mickey, and Goofy in this warm holiday pullover knit sweater in a trendy boxy fit with dropped shoulders and embroidered appliqués. It’s the coolest way to keep warm through the holiday season and beyond. It’s a ski party!
Hit the slopes along with Minnie in this warm holiday pullover sweatshirt sporting a mock turtleneck and trendy boxy fit with dropped shoulders and fleecey interior. It’s the coolest way to keep warm through the holiday season and beyond.
Wa-ha-ha-hooey! Goofy demonstrates the art of downhill skiing on this warm, heavyweight knit sweatshirt, and so far he hasn’t broken anything! A boxy fit, fleece interior and dropped shoulders will have you styling on the slopes this holiday season.
Magical Disney100 Partners Light Up Loungefly Backpack Now Available At Magic Kingdom!
Never forget it all started by a mouse with this new Disney100 Partners Light Up Loungefly Backpack available now online at shopDisney for $88. A beautiful bag to carry the magic with you everywhere you go!
It features an appliquéd silhouette of the iconic Walt Disney and Mickey Mouse ”Partners” statue on the front pocket and all over pattern of colorful fireworks bursting all around, and to make it even cooler, this backpack also glows in the dark and light-up making it all the more magical!
You can take a closer look at this beautiful backpack in our Instagram post:
Spooky Haunted Mansion Glow In The Dark Dress Spotted At Epcot!
This Haunted Mansion Glow In The Dark Dress is perfect for a ghoul’s night out this spooky season! We found it at the World Showcase Gift Shop in Epcot for $69.99.
It features an all over pattern of the iconic eyes wallpaper at the Haunted Mansion in black and white that also glows in the dark for an extra fun and spooky touch! It also features a white collar with “Tomb Sweet Tomb” embroidered in purple on a side. Definitely a dress that is sure to liven your wardrobe and haunt your dreams!
New Olaf Weighted Plush Available At Animal Kingdom!
Melt the stress away with this Olaf Weighted Plush that is ready to give you the warmest hugs! You can find it at Animal Kingdom, as well as, online at shopDisney for $39.99.
This plush is 15″ and features a super soft terry like fur fabric that will provide comfort anytime you hug him! It also includes a 2 1/2 pound weight pouch inside that is removable, so you can have the option to have a normal plush or make it a weighted snuggly buddy.
Take a closer look at our favorite snowman in our Instagram post:
Sprinkles in Disney Springs is serving up a new Twix Cupcake
Sprinkles, the Disney Springs go-to location for delicious cupcakes, cookies, brownies and ice cream, is bringing back the popular Twix Cupcake-but only for a limited time!
The Twix Cupcake features chocolate cake lined with a cookie crust and filled with caramel, all topped with chocolate cream cheese frosting, a ladle of ganache, and finished with mini Twix® decorations.
The cupcake will only be available through October 20th, so be sure to head over to Sprinkles and grab one before it is gone!
Sprinkles is located in the Town Center section of Disney Springs, and serves up fresh-baked cupcakes, cookies, and brownies, as well as house-made ice cream. New and seasonal cupcakes debut each month, and you can grab your favorite treat either inside the store or from the Cupcake ATM!
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New Main Street USA Crossbody Bag Spotted At Magic Kingdom!
We found an adorable Main Street USA Crossbody Bag at Magic Kingdom for $50 and absolutely love it! It’s very classy and subtle, perfect accessory for your visit to the most magical place on earth.
It features a beige and blue stripped pattern on the front adorned with a faux leather blue bow and a gold Main Street USA charm in the middle with pearls and gemstones as a finishing touch for a girly and classy touch.
The rest of the bag is blue and features gold hardware, a top handle and crossbody straps. You can take a closer look at it in our Instagram post:
Universal Orlando has debuted an all-new Blumhouse Photo Experience at CityWalk
Horror fans visiting Universal Orlando for the rest of spooky season: be sure to add a stop in CityWalk onto your itinerary. Universal has debuted an all-new Blumhouse Photo Experience!
Blumhouse is the multimedia company behind a myriad of fan-favorite horror films, including M3GAN, Black Phone, Freaky Friday, Excorcist: Believer, and the upcoming Five Nights at Freddy’s.
The Photo Experience allows guests to pose for photos in intricately design sets. The Exorcist: Believer set allows you to appear as though you are levitating above the bed simply by taking a pic and rotating your photo.
The M3GAN set invites you to bust a move like M3GAN, drawing inspiration from both the film and the roaming flash mob at Halloween Horror Nights.
The Black Phone photo op takes you right into the basement room from the film complete with the phone, with a nice effect coming from the black lights in the room.
The Five Nights at Freddy’s set is the most immersive, with TV’s in place meant to replicate the security monitors from the film (including film clips!) and a fun set featuring Freddy, Bonnie, Chica, and Foxy.
The Blumhouse Immersive Photo Experience, which is located next to Fat Tuesday in CityWalk, will be open through the end of Halloween Horror Nights in early November.
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Updated Projection-Mapping Added to Muppet Vision 3D in Disney’s Hollywood Studios
Muppet Vision 3D has recently received a surprising update, breathing new life into the beloved attraction. Since its opening at Disney’s Hollywood Studios in 1991, the show has undergone minimal changes, making this unexpected update particularly exciting. Leveraging modern technology, Disney has enhanced a scene in the 32-year-old show through the use of projection mapping.
In the iconic moment when Dr. Bunsen Honeydew and Beaker bring Waldo C. Graphic to life, and Waldo starts causing chaos by multiplying, exclaiming, “Now I can start my own football team!”, the new projection mapping transforms the experience.
See the video below:
Dozens of Waldos now fly across the walls, each seemingly engaged in their own unique activities. This innovative update not only brings a fresh perspective to the classic scene but also ensures that each Waldo stands out more vividly, adding an extra layer of excitement to the Muppet Vision 3D experience.
Welcome to Muppet Studios
Take your seat in a perfect replica of the Muppet Theater from the classic television series, The Muppet Show. As the curtain rises, Kermit, Miss Piggy and the whole Muppets menagerie appear in eye-popping 3D. They’re taking you on a zany tour of their lab and showing off their new movie-making invention: Muppet*Vision 3D.
Things go haywire when Dr. Bunsen Honeydew and Beaker set a disastrous string of events in motion!
With onscreen musical numbers and live in-theater special effects, it’s a show kids of all ages will love—and guaranteed to bring down the house.
Based on the Original TV Show
Created by the legendary puppeteer Jim Henson, The Muppet Show aired from 1976 to 1981 and was an instant hit.
This attraction was a unique collaboration between Jim Henson Productions and Walt Disney Imagineering, including the final released film that was directed by Jim Henson and the last to feature his voice as Kermit the Frog.
