Disneyland After Dark: Star Wars Nite in 2020 was set to celebrate Twin Moons Eclipse Day. Unfortunately, the COVID-19 pandemic closure shuttered the park in March 2020 and the event planned for August 27, 2020 never materialized. But now, with the park reopened and Disneyland After Dark: Star Wars Nite resuming, the merchandise that was presumably slated for the 2020 event has finally been released! We found a pair of new shirts and a pin celebrating the Twin Moons Eclipse at Creature Corner in the Marketplace of Black Spire Outpost at Disneyland.

Twin Moons Eclipse Pin — $19.99

This Twin Moon Eclipse pin is dated 2020 in Aurebesh (tech) numbers. This was likely made up for the initial event and not reprinted with the proper date.

It is limited edition of 2500.

Twin Moons Eclipse Ladies T-Shirt — $36.99

This v-neck shirt is a soft grey with the logo and verbiage running down the left side.

On the back, it is dated 2022 in Aurebesh (tech) numbers.

Twin Moons Eclipse Men’s T-Shirt — $36.99

This vibrant red shirt for men features the logo more prominently and the verbiage running down the left side of the body.

It is also dated 2022 in Aurebesh (tech) numbers.

These shirts and pin were announced just the other day at Star Wars Celebration and became first available at the final Disneyland After Dark: Star Wars Nite. They are now available in the park to the general public.

Will you be adding the Twin Moons Eclipse merchandise to your collection? Let us know in the comments below.

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Get ready to name the movie, okay? *clears throat* “OFF WITH THEIR HEADS!”

Any guesses? That’s right, this famous line is from Disney’s Alice in Wonderland! Alice in Wonderland fans can already pick up some awesome merch themed to the movie, like a designer bag collection and Minnie ears, as well as a number of other items! But now Disney has released a recipe that fans will want to bake right away.

Ready to make The Queen of Hearts Tarts Recipe (as shared by D23)?! Let’s go!

Ingredients

Tarts

• 1 package pre-rolled frozen pie crust (in sheets)
• Strawberry jam
• 1 tablespoon cold water
• ½ teaspoon gelatin powder
• 2 tablespoons milk
• ¼ cup granulated sugar
• 1 stick (½ cup) butter, softened
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Icing

• 1 cup powdered sugar
• 6 teaspoons milk
• ½ tablespoon cocoa powder
• Red food coloring

After gathering your ingredients, you will need the following equipment:

• 12-hole muffin tin
• Baking sheet
• Rolling pin
• Heart-shaped cookie cutter
• Circular cookie cutter

Now let’s get baking!

Directions

Step 1: Prepare the Tart Shells

1. Let the pie crust sheets thaw as instructed on the package. Once thawed, preheat your oven to the temperature listed on your package, and spray your muffin tin with nonstick spray (or grease with butter).
2. Roll out the crust dough to about half of its current thickness. Cut out circles of dough using a circular cookie cutter or a glass and gently press each circle into your muffin tin. Trim any excess hanging over the edge of the tin with a knife. Use a cookie cutter to cut out 12 heart-shaped pieces with the extra dough.
3. Prick the base of each tart shell with a fork. Line a cookie tray with parchment paper and lay your hearts on it. Bake the tarts and hearts for around 10-12 minutes, or until golden. Keep in mind that the hearts may bake quicker than the shells and may need to be removed before. Keep a close eye on the oven so you can check on that. Allow both sets of pastries to cool.

Step 2: Prepare the Mock Cream Filling

1. While the tarts and hearts are baking, add the gelatin powder to the cold water and allow it to bloom for 5 minutes. In a small saucepan, mix the sugar and milk over low heat until the sugar fully dissolves.
2. Add the gelatin (once it’s ready) to the saucepan and stir until it’s fully dissolved. Then, remove from the heat and allow the mixture to reach room temperature.
3. With a stand mixer or handheld beater, beat the butter and vanilla until smooth and creamy. Then, slowly add the cooled milk mixture, and mix constantly until it’s all fully combined.

Step 3: Prep the Icing

1. Mix the powdered sugar and milk with a fork or spoon until smooth in a small bowl. Pour half the mixture into a separate bowl.
2. In one of the bowls, add 5-10 drops of red food coloring and mix to combine. Continue to add food coloring and mix until your desired shade is reached.
3. In the second bowl, add the cocoa powder and mix. If your mixture becomes too thick, add an additional ¼ teaspoon of milk.
4. Spoon each of the icings into its own piping bag or plastic sandwich bag. Cut the tip off the bag very close to the corner, creating a small outlet for your icing.

Step 4 (Final Step!): Assemble the Tarts

1. Add a spoonful of strawberry jam to each tart shell and smooth all over the bottom.
2. Add the mock cream (by the spoonful) until the shell is full. Smooth the top over with a spatula.
3. Carefully pipe the chocolate icing onto half of each tart, and pipe your red icing on the other half.
4. Take your pie crust hearts and place one in the middle of each tart.
5. Before serving, allow the icing to set for at least 15 minutes.

You’ve done it! Now you have beautiful tarts you can show off to your friends and family. And if you love Disney recipes, stay tuned to DFB — we’ll keep you updated on all the ones we find!

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In an interview with TotalFilm, Lucasfilm president Kathleen Kennedy announced that the first new “Star Wars” film since 2019’s “Rise of Skywalker,” will arrive in theaters in “late 2023.” The new feature will be helmed by “Thor: Love and Thunder” director Taika Waititi.

The title of Waititi’s “Star Wars” film has not yet been announced.

Waititi previously worked on “The Mandalorian.” He served as a director and also provided the voice of IG-11.

Are you excited that the next new “Star Wars” theatrical release is led by Taika Waititi? Let us know in the comments.

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While we report a lot on what’s happening in Disney World and Disneyland, there are other Disney Parks around the world that have their own events going on!

Disneyland Paris, Tokyo Disneyland, Hong Kong Disneyland, and Shanghai Disneyland are all the Disney resorts located outside of North America, and there’s always plenty going on over there! Hong Kong Disneyland reopened again last month and has now given us an inside look at their new fireworks show!

Next month, the new fireworks show, Momentous, will be debuting for the first time. The show features 6 chapters and around 150 Disney characters through various stages of life. The theme of the show is to remind guests to treasure life and those they share it with. For the first time, the Castle of Magical Dreams uses large scale projection mapping technology to bring the story to life.

The show will travel through the stages of birth, childhood, young adult, falling in love, overcoming life’s challenges, a moment to look at wise guides along the way, and finally a celebration of all the moments of life that make the characters who they are. Just a few of the characters featured will be from beloved movies such as Dumbo, The Lion King, Peter Pan, Frozen, and Zootopia. Watch the breathtaking behind-the-scenes video below!

The musical score for this new show will feature new arrangements of well-known Disney tunes, as well as an original song created just for Momentous, “Love The Memory.” The show combines projection technology with lighting and laser effects, fireworks, pyrotechnics, flames, and choreographed fountains to tell the heartwarming story.

We cannot wait to see this show debut, and hope we’ll be able to watch it online! In the meantime, we’ll be enjoying the return of The Tale of the Lion King and Fantasmic! at Disneyland Resort! The shows are officially back in Disneyland and we’re still waiting on a reopening date for Fantasmic! at Disney’s Hollywood Studios. Stay tuned to DFB and we’ll be sure to keep you updated on anything and everything we hear.

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Just when you think it’s impossible for there to be any additional Star Wars announcements — BAM. There’s another.

Star Wars fans are drowning in Star Wars-related news (but seriously, we don’t mind). There’s the Andor trailer, the release schedule for the third season of The Mandalorian, Star Wars NFTs, Disney+ Star Wars series announcements — hold on, we have to catch our breath. And, of course, the announcements haven’t stopped yet, as we just got more Disney+ news!

The Star Wars Celebration has inspired tons of announcements for fans. And just when we thought they were slowing down, Star Wars took to Twitter to announce yet another Disney+ series!

Tales of the Jedi is an anthology of Original animated shorts, each story featuring Jedi from the prequel era, streaming Fall 2022 only on @DisneyPlus. pic.twitter.com/yHAyCAxuBM

— Star Wars (@starwars) May 28, 2022

Now, we know the prequels can be somewhat…divisive. You either love ’em, or you hate ’em. But regardless of your stance, this is some pretty exciting news! Tales of the Jedi will be an anthology of animated shorts, featuring stories of Jedi from the prequel era. This new series will begin streaming Fall 2022 on Disney+!

This comes before Ahsoka and season 3 of The Mandalorian premiere on Disney+. We can’t wait to hear more about this new series! And we’ll continue bringing you the latest Disney news, so stay tuned to DFB!

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A set of collectible “Star Wars” cards, featuring the vintage Kenner Action Figures, can now be purchased from Star Wars Trading Post, at the Downtown Disney District.

Star Wars Vintage Action Figure Collectible Cards – $29.99

Vintage figures of Luke, Darth Vader, Stormtrooper, and Princess Leia, are highlighted on the packaging.

Five designs are included in the set, as pictured on the back. A “Star Wars 45” logo appears in silver. This logo represents the 45th anniversary of what’s now known as “Star Wars Episode IV: A New Hope.”

The first design includes Luke, Han Solo, and Chewbacca. Luke describes the Millennium Falcon as a “piece of junk.” Chewbacca growls his disapproval.

Next, Princess Leia and Chewbacca recreate the “walking carpet” scene, from the 1977 film.

Next up, Darth Vader and four stormtroopers pose as “Vader’s Security Services.”

After that, R2-D2 and C-3PO advertise “R2’s Repair Shop.”

Finally, Obi-Wan Kenobi, Luke, and the Droids, confront Stormtroopers, while entering the town of Mos Eisley.

This set of Vintage Action Figure Collectible Cards is available now at Star Wars Trading Post, in Downtown Disney District. Are these the “Star Wars” cards you’re looking for? Let us know in the comments.

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After sitting dark for over two years, the Fantasyland Theatre has finally opened once again with a revived show, “Tale of the Lion King.”

The show officially debuted today in the theatre which was home to “Mickey and the Magical Map” until the COVID-19 shutdown of 2020.

“Tale of the Lion King” is an imaginative adaptation of Disney’s “The Lion King.” The show was a hit with guests when it debuted in 2019 at Disney California Adventure park. “Tale of the Lion King” is brought to life by the Storytellers of the Pride Lands, a troupe of traveling performers who present Simba’s journey in a unique story-theater style with live music and dance.

This updated iteration has new choreography and a larger set with more moving pieces. There are also new lighting and projection effects. Being in a real theatre elevates the performance to a full show, instead of a street performance.

You can see the whole show in its new home on our YouTube channel, or by clicking the video below:

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