The House of Mouse just dropped a brand-new The Nightmare Before Christmas–themed line of home goods just in time for the holidays and the film’s 25th anniversary. It’s currently available on the Disney website and ranges in price from $8 to $45, making it easier than ever to bring Halloween(town) to every room of your house before Sandy Claws drops in. Here, seven of our favorite pieces from the collection.
Celebrate the Playful World of Pixar Throughout the Year at Disneyland Resort
While the first-ever Pixar Fest at the Disneyland® Resort has come to an end, don’t dismay! There are so many ways for you to enjoy the world of Pixar at Disneyland and Disney California Adventure® Parks. Here are 11 ways you can continue to celebrate some of theirfavorite Pixar stories and characters throughout the year:
1. Snag a spot for the parades:Although Pixar Fest has ended, favorite Pixar-themed parades are sticking around for a bit longer! You can hang out with Pixar pals at “Pixar Play Parade” by day, and watch “Paint the Night” light up the sky by night.
2. Play at Pixar Pier: Pixar Pier in Disney California Adventure Park is packed with amazing attractions that keep the spirit of Pixar Fest alive. From Pixar Pal-A-Round to Incredicoaster, there’s something for everyone! stop by the Games of Pixar Pier for a bit of friendly competition inspired by films like “WALL-E” and “Toy Story,” to name a few.
We now know the name of Disney World’s new lounges, which cost $33,000 to access
The Florida chapter of Disney’s infamous members-only club known as Club 33 is already operating at both Epcot and Hollywood Studios, with lounges wrapping up construction at the Magic Kingdom and Animal Kingdom.
The Edison lights up Disney Springs
With 59 places to eat and drink, there is no shortage of choices for hungry visitors at Disney Springs, the ever-expanding dining, shopping and entertainment complex at Florida’s Walt Disney World.
Putting the Spirit of the Caribbean into the new Centertown Market at Disney’s Caribbean Beach Resort
When Old Port Royale reopens at Disney’s Caribbean Beach Resort this fall, you will be able to check in and embark on their island-inspired vacation with new places to gather, dine and relax, including the newly expanded Centertown Market. Designed as an indoor street market-style quick service restaurant, Centertown Market is full of colors and details from the Caribbean.
Imagineers researched the variety of festivals found throughout the Caribbean islands and these celebrations served as the inspiration for the colorful, hand-painted mural found at the heart of Centertown Market. We caught up with some of the Imagineers as they were bringing this mural to life.
According to Walt Disney Imagineering, you may find a mural like this in a local marketplace building in the Caribbean. The mural depicts a street parade complete with music, dance and lavish costume pieces made from feathers and colorful hand-cut and fringed crepe paper.
Don’t forget to visit the all-new table service restaurant, Sebastian’s Bistro, for additional colorful details, including a screen of hand-painted fishing floats at the restaurant’s entrance.
Stay tuned for more details about Old Port Royale and the new food and beverage menus as we get closer to opening!
Disney HOCUS POCUS Anniversary Edition Blu-Ray Review
The kids are back in school. Summer is winding down. Halloween decorations are popping up in stores. Sounds like the perfect time for Disney to release a Blu-ray of its Halloween cult classic, HOCUS POCUS. It has been 25 years since Disney originally released HOCUS POCUS in theaters. Releasing the movie in July of 1993 wasn’t the greatest idea for a Halloween movie so it was a bit of a flop in theaters at the time. Over the years, however, with VHS, DVD, television, and now Blu-ray, HOCUS POCUS has become a holiday classic for every generation in your family. The movie stars Bette Midler, Sarah Jessica Parker, and Kathy Najimy as the wicked Sanderson sisters who return to life in Salem after being away for 300 years. Yes, the flying scenes and magic spells are pretty cheesy compared to the high tech computer animation of today, but it is still great fun! It is also a bit edgy for a Disney family movie with references to virgins and hell. Some of the jokes are certainly for the grown-ups in the room. The silly action is for the kids. HOCUS POCUS: Anniversary Edition comes with an amazing bonus feature. You can watch a pop-up edition of the movie in HOCUS POCUS: Trivia and Treats Edition. Here you can watch the entire movie and learn about the film through cast and crew interviews, trivia, storyboards and concept art, and behind-the-scene secrets. I am always a huge fan of that! The three Sanderson sisters have become pop culture icons as they can be found on tshirts, phone cases and even home decor. I have also seen them at various Comic Cons that I have attended over the years. I think that solidifies their status at Disney villains. Disney HOCUS POCUS:Anniversary Edition is the perfect movie to kick off the Halloween season with your family. You may just think differently about any black cats you see in the neighborhood on Halloween night!
Star Wars: John Williams Reportedly Returning to Score Disney’s Galaxy’s Edge Park
John Williams, who has served as composer for every episodic installment of the long-running Star Wars franchise, is rumored to write and score music with Michael Giacchino for Disneyland and Walt Disney World’s Galaxy’s Edge theme park expansions, Making Star Wars reports.
The Ultimate Disney Packing List for the Whole Family
Whether it’s a day trip to Disneyland or a week-long adventure at Disney World, hands down, you’re going to need a survival kit. We’re not talking some dinky sack full of bulky water bottles, miscellaneous snacks, and, like, maybe a tube of Chapstick — no. We’re talking the ultimate Disney packing list that’ll keep your Disney vacation from turning into an overly expensive, strenuous, sweat-fest of a nightmare — and you can find it all below.
Donald’s Dino-Bash! Brings Dino-tastic Energy to Disney’s Animal Kingdom
Disney’s Animal Kingdom® Theme Park has always been a go-to park for families with little kids. It’s definitely got a more chill vibe than the other parks and there is so much here to do for little ones. In DinoLand U.S.A. kids can dig for bones in the Boneyard, sing along at “Finding Nemo – The Musical” or soar high on TriceraTop Spin. The debut of Donald’s Dino-Bash! brings loads of new character greetings to DinoLand U.S.A. There’s also a chance for little ones to shake their tail feathers with Chip ‘n Dale during a late afternoon dance party celebrating Donald’s discovery that ducks are actually descendants of dinosaurs. Who knew? Take a look as these kids show off some dance moves and meet characters like Launchpad McQuack and Daisy Duck
Storybook Dining at Artist Point Debuts This Winter at Disney’s Wilderness Lodge
Magic mirror on the wall, what is the fairest character dining of all?
This winter, it will most certainly be the all-new character dining experience opening at Disney’s Wilderness Lodge!
Storybook Dining at Artist Point will invite guests to venture into an Enchanted Forest-like setting inspired by Walt Disney’s “Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs.” There, you’ll enjoy a delicious meal of fantastic fare with visits from Snow White, Dopey and Grumpy. Delightful music and activities will help bring the classic fairytale to life, and they’ll even have an opportunity for an encounter with The Queen.
This immersive character dinner takes place amidst the rustic elegance and exceptional dining that Artist Point is known for. You will enjoy a uniquely themed prix fixe menu, including shared starters, a choice of individual plated entrees and ‘sweet spells’ to finish the meal.
We’ll have more information to share soon, including menu offerings, an opening date and when you can book reservations as well as where Guests might be able to find select fan-favorite Artist Point menu items in the future.
Storybook Dining at Artist Point with Snow White is slated to begin this winter.
