How are you celebrating Disney’s 100th Anniversary?

That’s right, the Walt Disney Company turned 100 this year, and we’ve already gotten to take part in the event in some exciting ways. From sparkly new Minnie ears and Cinderella popcorn buckets to merch that takes us back to the beginning with Steamboat Willie — there has been no shortage of fun merchandise to stock up on for the occasion. If you managed to get this far without snagging something to remember the event by, you might be tempted to after you see what Samsung and Disney have created.

Today, Samsung Electronics announced a new product for this momentous occasion — The Frame — Disney100 Edition.

This new TV is available in 55, 65, and 75-inch class models and features a branded bezel in the platinum Disney100 color, 100 pieces of art from the Disney collection, and a Mickey Mouse-inspired remote.

When viewers power on the device, they will be greeted by a Samsung x Disney100 onscreen logo. The remote even has a hidden Mickey!

The Frame, a premium 4K QLED television that turns traditional displays into works of art, has a slim design and matte display that elevates the look of the TV to better suit your home decor.

This special Anniversary edition comes with 100 pieces of dedicated art from Disney that you can access directly on the Samsung Art Store, with content from Walt Disney Animation Studios, Pixar Animation Studios, Marvel, Lucasfilm, and National Geographic.

Aside from Disney Art, you’ll also be able to enjoy collections from leading art museums like the Louvre, Tate, and more.

Shop the TV here!

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Refurbishment work on the Cozy Cone Motel sign at Cars Land in Disney California Adventure has concluded. The indicator was able to show off its freshened appearance sans scaffolding and scrim on August 24.

Cozy Cone Motel Sign

Refurbishment work took place on the sign throughout the month of August. It was entirely hidden from view early in the month, surrounded by scrim that featured an illustration of the sign against a bright background that aimed to replicate its normal appearance from a distance.

We noticed that the scrim was removed a few days ago and the sign was again visible, but it was still surrounded by scaffolding.

The sign’s neon lights were also not present when the scrim was removed, indicating that they have been re-added within the last few days.

It’s not known whether the sign is an updated and refurbished version of the previously present indicator or is entirely new. It does have a fresh appearance, however, looking bolder and more pristine when compared to the previous sign coloring that had grown a bit washed out. Included below is a photo from November of last year.

The Cozy Cone Motel is a dining location at Cars Land in Disney California Adventure. Modeled after Sally’s roadside motel as seen in Pixar’s popular “Cars” franchise, the Cozy Cone Motel offers quick meals and desserts both sweet and salty. The location offers seasonal and specialty treats throughout the year, with churros being both a menu mainstay and a dessert that the restaurant frequently experiments with. The Cozy Cone Motel has also offered festive meals and seasonal alcoholic beverages in the past.

Cars Land at Disney California Adventure

Cars Land opened at Disney California Adventure in 2012 as part of an over $1 billion park expansion. Its marquee attraction is Radiator Springs Racers, a ride that utilizes a similar technology to Test Track in EPCOT at Walt Disney World Resort. Radiator Springs Racers opened in 2012 alongside Mater’s Junkyard Jamboree and Luigi’s Flying Tires, the latter of which closed in 2015 to make way for Luigi’s Rollickin’ Roadsters, which remains open at the land to this day.

Cars Land receives two intricately-themed holiday overlays each year. “Haul-O-Ween” takes over the park each autumn, with initial decorations for the overlay being added earlier this month. During the Halloween season, Mater’s Junkyard Jamboree becomes Mater’s Graveyard JamBOOree while Luigi’s Rollickin’ Roadsters transforms into Luigi’s Honkin Haul-O-Ween. The festive versions of these attractions run from September 1 to October 31 this year.

Cars Land receives another overlay during the holiday season. Around Christmas, Mater’s Junkyard Jamboree and Luigi’s Rollickin’ Roadsters again receive holiday refreshes, this time turning into Mater’s Jingle Jamboree and Luigi’s Joy to the Whirl, respectively.

How do you feel about the updated Cozy Cone Motel sign at Cars Land at Disney California Adventure? Do you think it looked better before? Let us know in the comments.

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At the closing bell on Wall Street Thursday, The Walt Disney Company (DIS) recorded a drop of 3.91% for the day, closing at $82.47 per share, the lowest since 2014. On October 16, 2014, the stock market closed with Disney shares at $81.74 per share.

During the company’s earnings call earlier this month, CEO Bob Iger acknowledged the “challenging environment” they are facing. Disney’s shares have dropped 5% since then.

According to a report on Reuters, investors predict a further drop over the next few months.

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Traveling can be a bit unpredictable these days.

And if you’re catching a flight, well, part of that travel is essentially entirely out of your hands. Folks who traveled with Southwest Airlines over the 2022 holiday season knew this all too well, as the airline suffered a nationwide meltdown in the form of canceled flights. Southwest has made its own boarding process a bit less chaotic in recent years, but that service may be on its way out soon.

According to the Associated Press, Southwest Airlines is changing its boarding system. The airline does not assign passengers to specific seats ahead of time and instead operates on a first-come, first-served basis. But, passengers can upgrade with EarlyBird boarding — essentially, an extra fee that allows travelers to get first dibs on seats.

Southwest Airlines began “limiting the number of [EarlyBird] spots available for purchase on certain flights, routes, or days” as they “work on product enhancements.” They shared that it has not dropped the service entirely from any flights, but is “unavailable for some customers looking to purchase it.”

EarlyBird upgrades usually start at $15 but can be higher depending on the flight and demand for seats. This could force guests who want to choose their seats into buying the highest-priced fare known as Business Select.

These changes took effect on August 15th, and a spokeswoman for Southwest didn’t say how many of these spots will be cut. EarlyBird allows travelers to jump to the head of the boarding line by checking in earlier than standard guests. According to the Associated Press, EarlyBird has been popular among folks looking for window and aisle seats, along with more space in the overhead bin.

We’ll be on the lookout for more changes to the program.

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Okay, we’ll admit that some Disney souvenirs make us cringe…

Like we get why Mickey balloons are so popular, but we’ll still say you should spend your souvenir money on other things. We might even tell you to avoid those light-up souvenirs that always come out at night, but you might face an argument with your little one if you say “No.” Then there are bubble wands…which are everywhere. We’ve walked into clouds of bubbles and have been virtually blinded by them, but a new one is online now, and well…we’ll admit we kind of want it.

Get the Mickey Mouse Halloween Pumpkin Bubble Wand

Okay, so, yes, this bubble wand is special. Just LOOK AT this thing! It’s adorable. It has Mickey on it in his Halloween costume, and he’s leaning over a big Mickey pumpkin. This is ICONIC Disney Halloween merchandise right here.

But this bubble wand doesn’t just emit bubbles, it also lights up, so it’s PERFECT for nighttime, or dare we say, even for Halloween night?

We already know your kid will want this bubble wand, but we won’t lie — we kinda want to buy it, too.

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So if you’re looking for a fun Halloween souvenir for your kid — or yourself — you know where to find it. We’ll keep an eye out for even more new Halloween merchandise in the parks and online, so stay tuned to DFB for more.

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