Luxo Jr. Logo Being Added As Pixar Place Hotel Transformation Nears Completion

The Disneyland Resort Skyline is getting altered with the new transformation of the Paradise Pier Hotel into the Pixar Place Hotel nearly officially complete. While the Paradise Pier hotel logo was removed from the side of the building quite some time ago, the new Pixar Place Hotel logo has arrived on the side of the tower. […]

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Film Review: “Little Death” is a Well Intentioned Look at the Opioid Crisis that Loses Its Way

The main character in Little Death is not a person but a concept: the impact of greedy pharmaceutical companies. Or, if you look at it another way, the main character is a dog. Premiering at the Sundance Film Festival in the NEXT category, which celebrates entries that defy conventional filmmaking norms, Little Death takes its title from the […]

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REVIEW: New S’mores Churro, Dessert Pizza, Shake, and Hot Cocoa at Disney’s Animal Kingdom

Disney’s Animal Kingdom has a new series of s’mores snacks available throughout the park.

"Explore S'mores" sign

These are the new treats and where they’re located:

S’mores Churro – $7.29

S'mores churro from Tamu Tamu Refreshments

The S’mores Churro is rolled in chocolate dust, sugar, and salt. It’s topped with dollops of whipped cream covered in graham cracker dust and semisweet chocolate chips. There is also an extra dollop of whipped cream on the side as well as marshmallow dipping sauce in a container.

S'mores churro and marshmallow dip

As per usual, the Walt Disney World churro is disappointingly tough and not the soft churro we hope for. The chocolate dusting is a little out of control and overpowers any s’mores flavor. There are nods to the classic campfire treat in the graham cracker dust and the marshmallow dip.

S'mores churro

This treat is a must-do for any Disney Churro aficionado but probably not for anyone else. Steer clear if you don’t like sweet and salty combinations.

S'mores churro in marshmallow dip

Prepare for a mess if you must eat this. But it is skippable. We rate it a 2.6/7. 

S’mores Dessert Pizza – $6.79

S'mores dessert pizza

The S’mores Dessert Pizza is a delicious alternative to some of the more typical Disney desserts. The pizza is made on normal pizza dough with browned butter and brown sugar. On top is chocolate, graham cracker, and toasted marshmallow.

Close-up of s'mores dessert pizza

We liked the dough and graham crackers the most. It honestly tasted like an elevated French toast, likely because of the pizza dough, butter, and brown sugar. Because of that, it’s a good treat for anyone who likes French toast or s’mores.

Top of s'mores dessert pizza

The pizza dough offers a subtle base that makes this treat friendly for most. But like the churro, don’t bother if you dislike sweet and salty combinations.

S'mores dessert pizza cut in half

We do prefer this over the churro. We rate it 4.4/7.

S’moresosaurus Shake – $8.49

Vanilla Shake with Chocolate and Caramel Drizzle topped with a Chocolate-dipped S’more, Toasted Marshmallows, and Graham Cracker Crumbs and rimmed with Chocolate Fudge Sauce and Graham Cracker Crumbs

S'moresosaurus Shake

The S’moresosaurus Shake is a vanilla milkshake with chocolate and caramel drizzle, topped with a chocolate-dipped s’more (decorated with a dinosaur), toasted marshmallows, and graham cracker crumbs. The rim has chocolate sauce and graham cracker dust.

Side of s'mores milkshake

This is a wild shake! At first, we tasted only the vanilla shake but as it had more time to melt together, the caramel and chocolate were more prominent. If you are trying to get that s’mores taste, you will want to put a marshmallow in your mouth before sipping.

S'more on top of s'mores milkshake

The chocolate-covered s’more on top is dark chocolate around two graham crackers with marshmallow in the center. The green dinosaur on the s’mores (ours was upside down) is white chocolate. This was our favorite part of the dessert.

S'mores milkshake

It tastes like a typical milkshake with extra flavoring that makes it an interesting alternative. It is very sugary and not for the lactose-intolerant. We rate it a 4/7.

S’mores Hot Cocoa – $3.99

S'mores hot cocoa

The S’mores Hot Cocoa is Joffrey’s hot chocolate with whipped cream and graham cracker dusting on top — so it’s basically a normal hot chocolate from Joffrey’s. The only thing that gives it anything near a s’mores taste is the graham cracker dust, but you only taste that if you scrape it off the top. When you take a regular sip, it doesn’t come through.

Graham cracker dust and whipped cream on s'mores hot cocoa

This is just an extra sugary hot chocolate. It’s edible but unnecessary and doesn’t even make for a good picture. Order a regular hot chocolate for $3.79 and save 20 cents. We give it a 1.2/7.

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Product Review: RSVLTS’ Mickey & Friends Polo Shirts (Featuring Donald and Goofy) Brighten Up Trips to the Park

I go to the Disneyland Resort a lot (on average about once a week), so I’m always looking for something new and appropriate to wear around the Happiest Place On Earth. That’s why I was thrilled when our favorite pop-culture apparel brand RSVLTS sent me two of their new Mickey & Friends All-Day Polos to try out […]

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Film Review: Theda Hammel’s “Stress Positions” Is a Wickedly Funny Film About the Illusion of Control

Writer/director/actress/editor/composer Theda Hammel (My Trip to Spain) returned to the Sundance Film Festival with her new NEON-backed film, Stress Positions. During the 2020 lockdown, most film and television creators made a conscious effort to not mention the situation we found ourselves in. Was four years enough time for audiences to look back on it with a […]

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Disney’s Animal Kingdom Celebrates the Birth of Critically Endangered Cotton-Top Tamarin Triplets

The Walt Disney World Resort is celebrating the birth of critically endangered cotton-top tamarin triplets. Dr. Mark Penning posted on his Instagram page photos of these adorable animals. What’s Happening: Disney was excited to announce the birth of tiny, critically endangered cotton-top tamarin triplets. These babies have spent the last few days bonding with their parents and […]

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Did We Just Find the Second-Best Disney Churro of All Time?!

Buckle up, folks. An iconic Disney snack just got hit with an interesting twist!

Terran Treats 2021

Churros come in many shapes, sizes, and flavors throughout the Disney parks, but a brand NEW creation has just hit the scene. To find it, head to Terran Treats in Avengers Campus at Disney California Adventure in Disneyland Resort. But you’ll need to hurry!

The special churro available here is a limited-time offering for the Lunar New Year festival! It’ll only be here from January 23rd through February 18th, 2024. Of course, as a true aficionado of the Disney churro, we had to give it a try. So let’s discuss the good and not-so-good about this treat.

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As we mentioned above, you’ll find this new churro over at Terran Treats, a snack stand that operates year-round in Avengers Campus. The special Lunar New Year Festival churro that’s featured here is the Strawberry Green Tea Churro!

There’s a churro!

WOWZA! Talk about a combination of flavors. But will it work? Let’s find out!

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The NEW Strawberry Green Tea Churro is made of a Green tea-cinnamon sugar-dusted churro with strawberry cream sauce. It is topped with freeze-dried strawberries and priced at $7.25.

Strawberry Green Tea Churro

The green and pink colors here really do stand out, making it very unique. But how does it taste? Honestly, SUPER delicious! The green tea flavor is perfectly balanced and pairs really well with the strawberry sauce. We loved that sauce so much that we wanted to DRINK it, tbh. 

It’s covered in sugar!

We would order this treat again and again, and we almost liked it as much as a classic Disneyland churro! It takes second place to the classic OG churro, but that’s a HUGE honor in our book.

Overall

If you’re a churro fan, you can’t skip out on this snack! The unique flavor combination is so fun and unexpected.

COATED in sugar and deliciousness

There’s more where that came from! We’ll be sharing full reviews of the booths at the Lunar New Year Festival, so stay tuned for that.

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Video: Walt Disney World’s Reedy Creek Fire Department Rebranded The District Fire Department

The Central Florida Tourism Oversight District (CFTOD) announced today a significant milestone in its ongoing rebranding efforts. Effective January 25, 2024, the Reedy Creek Fire Department (RCFD) will officially be renamed the “District Fire Department.” This initiative is a collaborative effort between the district administration and the Fire Department under the stewardship of Acting Chief […]

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Disney Souvenirs For $20 and Under Online Right NOW!

Hey! Have you seen these sales on Disney merch?!

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We don’t want you to miss even a single opportunity to help you save on your next Disney merch purchases! Here’s a list we pulled together of the deals on the merch and the other essentials you’ve been looking for. Let’s go!

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With so many sales happening at shopDisney right now we’ve got to just jump right in. Let’s go!

Shop this Eeyore Mini Bean Bag Plush

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If you’re a fan of Winnie the Pooh and all his pals, then this Eeyore mini plush is the plush for you. Also, it can be yours for $12 as part of a limited-time sales event.

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Shop this Mickey Mouse and Friends Backpack for $20 with any purchase

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If you’re looking for a new backpack for the parks, you can’t pass up on this one. It’s a full-size backpack (you’ll be able to fit all the essentials and souvenirs in it). As an added bonus, it’s got a great allover print including your favorites: Mickey, Minnie, Donald, Daisy, Goofy, and Pluto!

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Shop this Mickey Mouse 11 Valentine’s Day Plush for $18 with any purchase

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Here’s a look at the back: (Notice the “Disney 2024” on the foot!)

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Speaking of Valentine’s Day, it looks like you need to grab a new Mickey plush for the season! He’s super cute and matches perfectly with the Valentine’s Day Minnie plush too!

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Shop this Minnie Mouse 11 Valentine’s Day Plush for $18 with any purchase

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Here’s a look at the back: (Minnie’s also got “Disney 2024” on the foot!)

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Doesn’t Minnie look great wearing her Valentine’s Day best?!

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For additional savings, there’s a code for free shipping on orders of $75 or more — just type in SHIPMAGIC at checkout in the promos section.

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