Jam To The Tunes of “Kiff” All Summer With Official Season One Soundtrack Now Available

The official season one soundtrack is now streaming on most major platforms, so get ready for a full summer listening to the tunes of the Emmy-nominated animated series, Kiff. What’s Happening: Fans of the Disney Channel animated series, Kiff, can now get their fill of their favorite songs from the series with the official soundtrack for […]

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Opening Date Revealed for The Dolly Parton Experience at Dollywood

Cue the music (and the sparkles), as Dollywood has revealed that the new Dolly Parton Experience will officially open on May 24th. What’s Happening: Dollywood announced the opening date for The Dolly Parton Experience by sharing a video on their Instagram, which features a brief look at some of Dolly’s many costumes that will be featured within. […]

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Comic Review – Younglings and Padawans Work Together in “Star Wars: Young Jedi Adventures” Free Comic Book Day 2024

This past Saturday (also May the 4th) was Free Comic Book Day 2024, and for that occasion Dark Horse Comics released an exclusive Star Wars: Young Jedi Adventures issue inspired by the popular Disney+ animated series. Below are my brief recaps and thoughts on this release. Young Jedi Adventures Free Comic Book Day 2024 begins with the […]

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PHOTOS: Scaffolding Removed From Disneyland City Hall

Refurbishment work on City Hall at Disneyland is complete and crews have removed scaffolding from the Town Square building.

Disneyland City Hall

Visitors walking near a vintage green car in front of a yellow victorian-style building under a clear blue sky at a theme park.

When we stopped by a week ago, there was still some scaffolding around the first story of the building. Refurbishment work began in February and themed scrim covered City Hall and the Firehouse soon after. Work on the Firehouse wrapped up last month.

The exterior of a two-story victorian-style building with a domed clock tower, clearly labeled as "city hall" under a bright blue sky.

City Hall looks freshly painted and clean. There are no significant differences.

View of a clock tower behind construction barriers with people walking by at a theme park on a cloudy day.

Construction walls remain in front of City Hall but scaffolding is now gone from the building. Guests must queue in front of the construction walls to enter City Hall.

Facade of disneyland city hall with ornamental details and signage, under a clear sky.

Disneyland City Hall houses the park’s Guest Relations location.

Workers and a sitting man near a closed attraction with construction barriers in a theme park.

There is still some scaffolding covered in scrim between City Hall and the Firehouse.

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Vanilla Ice Will Wrap Up Busch Gardens Tampa’s Food & Wine Festival Concert Series

The final artist has been revealed for Busch Gardens Tampa’s Food & Wine Festival Concert series. What’s Happening: The Food & Wine Festival has had an amazing concert line-up, with big names hitting the stage at Busch Gardens Tampa. On Sunday, May 19, 2024, that spot on their website was listed as to be announced until […]

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Fantasmic! Dining Packages at Blue Bayou Restaurant Now Available at Disneyland

With the return of Fantasmic! at Disneyland later this month, comes the return of dining packages at Blue Bayou Restaurant as well. As Disney Eats and Disneyland shared on Instagram, guests can now reserve their spot at Blue Bayou Restaurant for a multi-course dining experience and reserved seating for a viewing of Fantasmic!. Additional dining packages […]

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Unbox and Preview New Star Wars Shadow Trooper Collectible Set from Sideshow Collectibles

Ahead of its worldwide release, Sideshow Collectibles have shared an unboxing video giving Star Wars fans a first look at its new Shadow Trooper collectible set from Hot Toys. What’s Happening: Shadow Troopers are elite, highly specialized, and fanatically loyal Imperial soldiers. Identifiable by their distinctive black armor, they attack in great numbers to overwhelm their enemies. The Shadow […]

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First Look Inside ‘Peter Pan’-Inspired Lookout Cookout at Fantasy Springs in Tokyo DisneySea

Tokyo Disney Resort released a first look inside Lookout Cookout, the dining venue in the Peter Pan’s Never Land area of Fantasy Springs, the new port opening at Tokyo DisneySea this summer.

Lookout Cookout Cast Members

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Cast Members wear costumes that look like they’ve been patched together from various fabrics and natural materials.

Two theme park staff in colorful, patchwork costumes standing in front of a "lookout cookout" hut, smiling and waving at the camera.

They have leaf-green aprons and striped pants. They wear vests over long-sleeved shirts.

Lookout Cookout Exterior

Sunlit view of a tropical-themed amusement park entrance with lush greenery and rocky structures, featuring a clear blue sky and a bright sunburst.

Lookout Cookout is meant to look like the Lost Boys’ secret headquarters.

A whimsically constructed lookout and cook-out hut with multiple levels, adorned with thatched roofs and tropical foliage, set against a hilly backdrop.

The entrance features a crow’s nest on top of a large mast.

Wooden sign reading "lookout cookout" with rustic, colorful decor and vintage lanterns, set against a straw-covered shack.

The Lookout Cookout sign looks handpainted, with a plunger arrow sticking out of a yellow target.

A vivid image of a tropical-themed restaurant with a large, colorful roof, wooden structures, and hanging lanterns, nestled in lush greenery.

The seating area is covered by an upside-down boat.

Lookout Cookout Interior

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The Lookout Cookout menu includes snack boxes of seaweed fritters, banana chips, shrimp chips, and different flavored chicken tenders. The dessert is the Lookout Brownie and the special drink is the Pixie Dust Soda.

Animal onesies hung from the ceiling of a rustic wooden shop with warm lighting.

The Lost Boys’ animal-inspired onesies hang to “dry” on the ceiling in the ordering area.

Wall murals depicting cartoon animals having a feast, with colorful mosaic tiles below in a whimsical, storybook style interior.

There are drawings of the Lost Boys on the walls. These include references to other Disney properties like Pirates of the Caribbean and Winnie the Pooh.

Wall mural depicting whimsical cartoon characters in a tropical setting, above a colorful tiled wall, under wooden beams.
Whimsical childlike drawings featuring anthropomorphic fruits and objects on a textured wall with wooden beams and colorful tiles.
A mural depicting playful cartoon animals engaged in various activities, such as fishing and gathering fruits, adorned with colorful tiles at the bottom.
Interior of a themed restaurant with rustic wooden furniture, hanging lanterns, and walls adorned with maps and tribal decorations.

Much of the furniture and decorations appear to be reclaimed from pirate ships.

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Rustic seaside souvenir shop interior with wooden walls adorned with nautical decor, displaying starfish, ropes, and shells on shelves and hanging from the ceiling.

There are treasure chests full of condiments. Seashells are stuck to the walls.

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Some tables are painted, like this one featuring the Never Land mountains and stars.

A weathered wooden chair back painted with a rough white sketch of a fairy on a yellow background, situated in a workshop setting.

There are small drawings on the chairs and benches.

Interior view of a themed restaurant with rustic wooden furniture, colorful ceiling beams, hanging lanterns, and barrels, showcasing a cozy, vintage ambiance.
Interior of a rustic-themed restaurant with wooden beams, hanging lanterns, and scattered tables and chairs.
A rustic themed map displayed on a wooden sign, surrounded by ropes and a lantern, inside a cabin-like setting.

A map of Never Land is pinned to one wall.

Interior of a rustic theme park shop with colorful clothing hanging from the ceiling, lanterns lit above, and a decorated counter.

Also check out the land’s “Peter Pan” attractions: Peter Pan’s Never Land Adventure and Fairy Tinker Bell’s Busy Buggies.

Fantasy Springs will open on June 6, 2024.

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Comic Review: “Star Wars” Free Comic Book Day 2024 Has the Rebel Heroes Returning to Echo Base On Hoth

This past Saturday (also May the 4th) was Free Comic Book Day 2024, and for that occasion Marvel Comics released an exclusive Star Wars issue split between two different stories. Below are my brief recaps and thoughts on this release. Star Wars Free Comic Book Day 2024 kicks off with a tale (written by author Charles Soule […]

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