AMC is preparing for Inside Out 2 with promotions, fan events, and collectibles. What’s Happening: AMC is ready for you to experience Inside Out 2, as they have announced a whirlwind of promotions to help you emotionally prepare for your journey back into Riley’s mind. For super fans of the Pixar classic, AMC will be hosting […]
FX has renewed the hit series Welcome to Wrexham for a fourth season set to premiere next year. What’s Happening: The team was recently promoted to the English Football League’s League One (3rd Tier), which is being chronicled in the currently airing third season. It was the team’s second consecutive elevation in as many years. Season three […]
Sarah Dass has cleverly and craftily mixed a detective story with Caribbean folklore to create one of the most fast paced exciting reads to come from the Rick Riordan Presents imprint: It Waits in the Forest. Set on the fictional island of St. Virgil, readers are introduced to Selina DaSilva who is trying to recover from […]
The 2024 ESPYS Presented by Capital One will be hosted by tennis legend and cultural icon Serena Williams. What’s Happening: The multi-Grand Slam champion and global sports influencer will bring her unparalleled charisma to the stage as she joins top celebrities from sports and entertainment to celebrate the past year in sports by recognizing major sports […]
Joan Vassos is set to be the first ever Golden Bachelorette. What’s Happening: ABC has just announced Joan Vasson as the first ever Golden Bachelorette on the highly anticipated reality series The Golden Bachelorette. Joan Vasson, a 61 year old grandmother and school administrator from Rockland, Maryland, appeared as a contestant in the first season of […]
Tonight, Disney+ is streaming the WNBA Opening Night doubleheader for the first time EVER. First, the Indiana Fever (and Caitlin Clark) will take on the Connecticut Sun at 7:30EST. Then, the Phoenix Mercury will face the Las Vegas Aces at 10EST. The games will be available on Disney+, ESPN+, and ESPN2.
This is a historic event for a couple of reasons. One, this is the first time ever that Disney+ has streamed WNBA games. Disney+ doesn’t normally stream sports games live, so this is a pretty rare event (though it might not be so rare in the future, as CEO Bob Iger has emphasized the importance of live sports to the company).
According to the Hollywood Reporter, the games will be full, studio productions, not just animated simulations as Disney+ has done in the past with other live sports.
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Another reason that this is historic is because it’s Caitlin Clark. That’s it. That’s the whole reason. I’ve been watching Clark play for a couple of years now, and y’all. If you haven’t seen her play, you need to start watching NOW. I lived in Iowa City while my husband attended the University of Iowa for graduate school (that’s where Clark played college ball), so it’s been super fun to see the rest of the country join the hype and support her incredible success.
This past season, Clark was the catalyst for record-breaking NCAA women’s basketball viewership. According to NPR, the final game of the season between South Carolina and the University of Iowa averaged 18.7 million viewers and peaked at 24 million. That’s the first time ever that a women’s final had a larger viewership than the men’s. In fact, that was the most-watched basketball game — at any level, men’s or women’s — since 2019.
But that wasn’t even the most exciting game of the season (for Iowa fans, at least!). In the Elite Eight, Iowa played LSU, who beat them last year to take the 2023 championship title. Clark faced LSU’s superstar Angel Reese, who’s a legend in her own right. The exciting game ended in an Iowa victory. Reese has also been drafted to the WNBA and plays for the Chicago Sky.
Although Clark has played in a preseason game in the WNBA already, the game tonight will be the first she’ll play of the regular season.
Disney CEO Bob Iger talked about the importance of live sports (and mentioned Caitlin Clark by name) in the company’s recent second-quarter earnings call, so we’ll likely see more games streamed on Disney+ in the future!
Stay tuned to DFB for more updates on the latest Disney news.
Oh boy, planning a Disney trip can be quite the adventure, and we totally get it! But fear not, dear friends, we compiled EVERYTHING you need (and the things to avoid!) to plan the ULTIMATE Disney vacation.
Whether you’re a rookie or a seasoned pro, our insider tips and tricks will have you exploring the parks like never before. So come along with us, and get planning your most magical vacation ever!
Are you watching the WNBA opening night games tonight? Let us know in the comments!
Tickets went on sale for those staying at Walt Disney World Resort hotels, Walt Disney World Swan and Dolphin Hotel, and Shades of Green guests on May 8th, but tickets will be available to the general public tomorrow, May 15th.
We LOVE Halloween!
To purchase, you’ll want to head straight to Disney World’s website. Keep in mind that you do NOT need a regular park ticket unless you want to spend the full day in Magic Kingdom or another Disney World park. Otherwise, you can just purchase an after-hours ticket and enter the park as early as 4PM. The event itself takes place from 7PM to midnight. The party is offered on select nights August 9th through October 31st, 2024.
Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party
These tickets are expected to sell out each night, as it’s rare to see tickets sold at the main gate on the days of the event. We suggest grabbing those tickets ASAP, as soon as you know which night you’d like to go. Ticket prices range from $119 to $199 depending on the night you go, so if you’re looking for cheaper nights, book one closer to the beginning of the party dates. However, the first night is USUALLY one of the most expensive nights since tons of people want to be there for it.
Halloween in Disney World
You know we’ll be at the first night of the party to bring you all the details, and will be keeping you updated on all the latest Halloween news until then too!
From the thrills of Mickey’s Not So Scary Halloween Party to the enchanting resort decorations that’ll send shivers down your spine, our guide is packed with tips and tricks to help you squeeze every ounce of ghoulish fun out of your visit. Plus, we’ve got the inside scoop on all the limited-time-only bone-chilling activities happening across the parks!
Ever since Stitch made his debut in 2002’s Lily & Stitch, the character has been one of Disney’s most popular, appearing in theme park rides, meet and greets, and most importantly for today: MERCHANDISE. Now Amazon has a slew of new merchandise for the character.
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Decked out in full tropical decoration including pineapples and tropical flowers, this case is the perfect travel accessories… especially if you’re going to Hawaii naturally.
This Stitch and Angel backpack set features everything – backpack, lunchbox, a water bottle, some stickers – your kids could need for a trip to the beach or even – don’t let them hear this part – back-to-school season.
Hey! We just saved you hours of searching online for your next Disney World park bag. You’re gonna LOVE the newest bags that were just released!
Cinderella Castle
Stoney Clover Lane has partnered with Disney several times in the past to create cute merchandise themed to Disney characters and movies. Now, the company has come out with five new bags, including two belt bags that are practically made for a Disney World park day!
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All of these bags are themed to Disney’s Alice in Wonderland, and the collection includes two belt bags, a couple of pouches (great for organizing your essentials in a bigger bag), and an adorable handbag. Let’s get into it!
This belt bag features the iconic Cheshire Cat with his wide, cheeky grin! The bag is labeled a “jumbo” belt bag, so it should have plenty of room to store all your essentials. It has a zipper closure and an adjustable waist strap.
This belt bag is covered in a pattern of Alice, tea cups, and unbirthday cakes! It also has a zipper closure and an adjustable waist strap, but this one is classified as “classic” instead of “jumbo,” so it’s a little smaller than the Cheshire Cat one. That might make it more convenient to carry around all day.
These pouches make great organizing tools for your big tote bag or suitcase! This one is covered in picture frames portraying characters from Alice in Wonderland, including Alice, the Mad Hatter, the White Rabbit, the Queen of Hearts, and more.
If you’re looking for something a little smaller, check out this pouch! It has different scenes from the movie depicted all over, like Alice meeting the Cheshire Cat and chatty flowers.
This bag is just begging to be part of a Disneybound ensemble. The pattern shows Alice, toppling teacups, and unbirthday cakes, and the large bow handle is covered in hearts, clubs, spades, and diamonds.
McDonald’s is looking to introduce a $5 value meal at US locations to bring “price-sensitive customers” back in, according to Bloomberg.
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The meal would include four items, and customers could choose between a McChicken or a McDouble, plus a four-count order of McNuggets, fries, and a drink. The promotion would last for one month, but as of now, it’s unclear when the promotion might start.
During McDonald’s recent earnings call, chief financial officer Ian Borden said, “I think affordability is clearly an area where consumer expectations are heightened,” he continued, “Obviously, they’re getting hit,” [by inflation.]
McDonald’s
This would be a stark drop from current McDonald’s prices, as a meal consisting of the same four items — a McChicken, fries, drink, and four-piece nuggets — costs $18.26 in downtown New York City. In San Francisco, the McChicken version is $16.15 while the burger option is $17.75.
The new bundle would be priced lower than a Happy Meal in select markets, which starts at $6.39 in downtown Manhattan.
Happy Meal
So far, McDonald’s hasn’t made any official announcements about a $5 or value meal, or when we could potentially see one roll out.
As avid McDonald’s fans, we’ll be keeping an eye on this news and will let you know of any updates. Stay tuned to DFB for the latest McDonald’s news and more!
Oh boy, planning a Disney trip can be quite the adventure, and we totally get it! But fear not, dear friends, we compiled EVERYTHING you need (and the things to avoid!) to plan the ULTIMATE Disney vacation.
Whether you’re a rookie or a seasoned pro, our insider tips and tricks will have you exploring the parks like never before. So come along with us, and get planning your most magical vacation ever!
Would you buy this $5 meal? Tell us in the comments.