The start of May kicks off National Military Appreciation Month, and soon EPCOT will welcome a very exciting collection to The American Adventure Pavilion. With a grand opening on June 9, Portraits of Courage: A Commander in Chief’s Tribute to America’s Warriors, a special exhibit from the George W. Bush Institute, will be featured as part of Disney’s enduring […]
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Art Moore Will Retire in September From ABC After 50 Years
According to Variety, longtime WABC-TV New York vice president of programming Art Moore will retire after 50 years at ABC. What’s Happening: Art Moore will retire in September after being the longtime WABC-TV New York vice president of programming and a staple of the show Live with Kelly and Mark. Hosts Kelly Ripa and Mark Consuelos […]
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New Exhibit Featuring Veteran Portraits by President George W. Bush Coming to EPCOT in June
Disney and the George W. Bush Institute are partnering together to host a new 12-month exhibition inside The American Adventure at EPCOT, “Portraits of Courage: A Commander’s Tribute to America’s Warriors.” What’s Happening: The exhibit, which will officially open on June 9th, brings together more than 60 full-color portraits painted by President Bush of service members and veterans […]
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Disney’s Hollywood Studios 35th Anniversary Pressed Pennies Now Available
A pressed penny machine at Disney’s Hollywood Studios is now offering four pressed pennies celebrating the 35th anniversary of the park.
Disney’s Hollywood Studios 35th Anniversary Pressed Pennies
The machine is located at Hollywood Junction. The 35th anniversary designs replace “Monsters, Inc.” designs. One penny is $1. You must use cash for a single penny but can use credit card if purchasing the full set.
All four pennies feature the Disney’s Hollywood Studios wordmark and “35” logo. They feature The Twilight Zone Tower of Terror, the Millennium Falcon, Mickey and Minnie in the style of Mickey & Minnie’s Runaway Railway, and Woody from “Toy Story.”
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Disney’s Hollywood Studios opened as Disney–MGM Studios on May 1, 1989. Join us for a celebration of the park this weekend at the Stage 89 fan event featuring Imagineers and other Disney creatives. Tickets and more information is available at Stage89.com.
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Classic Meets Comfort! Crocs Presents New Mickey Mouse Clogs Themed to His Iconic Look
Put your best foot forward as you step into the shoes of Mickey Mouse! Ok, they’re not actually Mickey Mouse’s shoes, but they are Crocs inspired by Mickey and they just arrived on Disney Store. (Please note this article contains affiliate links. Your purchase will support LaughingPlace by providing us a small commission, but will […]
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Exhibit of Veteran Paintings by President George W. Bush Coming to EPCOT
Paintings of veterans by President George W. Bush will be displayed in The American Adventure at EPCOT starting next month.
“Portraits of Courage” Exhibit
“Portraits of Courage: A Commander in Chief’s Tribute to America’s Warriors” presented by the George W. Bush Institute will open in The American Adventure Pavilion at EPCOT on June 9. It will feature more than 60 oil paintings by President Bush of service members and veterans who have served in military uniform since 9/11 and whom the President has come to know personally since leaving office.
Celebrating those who give so much to our country has been part of the fabric of The Walt Disney Company throughout our 100-year history. We’re grateful to the Bush Institute for allowing us to feature this special collection and share it with our guests.
Josh D’Amaro, Chairman, Disney Experiences
Each painting is accompanied by the story of the veteran depicted, personally written by President Bush.
We are thrilled Portraits of Courage will be on display for EPCOT visitors to experience this year. My hope is that those who have the opportunity to see this special exhibit will also remember the leadership, service, and sacrifice behind each of the heroes painted and the unique challenges our servicemembers and their families face when transitioning out of the military.
Ken Hersh, President and CEO of the George W. Bush Presidential Center.
The exhibit will also include information and resources created to support post-9/11 veterans and their families. One resource is Check-In, a tool for veterans and their families to easily connect to no-cost, high-quality, mental and brain health care. To learn more about Check-In, visit Veterancheckin.org.
Also throughout May, for National Military Appreciation Month, Disney Consumer Products and Disney SALUTE veteran employee resource group are hosting a series of events in Glendale, CA, and Orlando, FL. Disney VoluntEARS will assemble 4,000 USO care packages for deployed military service members.
Disney will celebrate National Military Appreciation Month with more events leading up to the return of the Department of Defense Warrior Games at Walt Disney World on June 21 – 30.
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Fight Breaks Out Between Women at Disney California Adventure
According to The Orange County Register, a fight between two groups of women broke out at Disney California Adventure. What’s Happening: A fight between two groups of women broke out on April 23 in front of the Lamplight Lounge at Disney California Adventure. The guest who started the fight was removed from Disneyland property, according to […]
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Photos: Disney’s Hollywood Studios Celebrates 35 Years with Commemorative Map and Specialty Merchandise
“We welcome you to a Hollywood that never was—and always will be.” Today, Disney’s Hollywood Studios is celebrating its 35th anniversary with a special ceremony, exclusive merchandise, and much more. Let’s take a look at said merchandise, as well as a fantastic commemorative map that guests are receiving today. This special commemorative park map, that folds […]
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REVIEW: Annual Passholder-Exclusive Stitch Cake Cone Arrives at EPCOT
Stitch-inspired Annual Passholder exclusives are now available at EPCOT for V.I.PASSHOLDER Days from May 1 to June 26. At Sunshine Seasons in The Land Pavilion, Passholders can purchase the exclusive Stitch Cake Cone.
Walt Disney World Passholders must present their valid Annual Pass and a government-issued photo ID to purchase the cone.
We were the first to purchase the Stitch Cake Cone and Cast Members wrote “1st Buyer” on our receipt!
Stitch Cake Cone – $6.49
Vanilla Chiffon Cake with Coconut Buttercream and Mango-flavored Crisps
The treat puts a ball of cake covered in blue coconut shavings on a blue-dyed ice cream cone. The cake is topped with a flower and Stitch ears.
This delightful and exclusive little celebration dessert is delicious and interesting. The vanilla chiffon cake is moist. It pairs perfectly with the blue flakes of coconut on top and the coconut buttercream below.
The mango-flavored crisps inside are different sizes so you may get more or less of that tart pop with each bite. It’s a nice and interesting surprise compared to the rest of the flavors which are fairly mild to us. The mango isn’t all that noticeable but rather gives more depth to the dessert.
Stitch’s ears are made of white chocolate. The flower is also edible and gives the treat a complete Hawai’ian look. The downside is you do turn blue while eating this.
This is a fun dessert for kids or anyone who likes a more tame option. We think Disney did well with this treat and most people will enjoy it. However, guests with texture sensitivity probably won’t like the mango crisps in the otherwise moist cake. And we would personally prefer something with more bold flavors.
Rating out of 7: 4
The complimentary Stitch Annual Passholder magnet is also available at EPCOT. Read more about V.I.PASSHOLDER Days offerings.
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Full List (With Prices) of Disney’s Hollywood Studios 35th Anniversary Merchandise
May 1, 2024, is the 35th anniversary of Disney’s Hollywood Studios, and a small collection of commemorative merchandise was released. A virtual queue is in use for shopping and guests must register to get a callback for their opportunity to purchase the merchandise.
Guests are limited to five of each item, and merchandise is available while supplies last.
Disney’s Hollywood Studios 35th Anniversary Merchandise
Tee – $34.99
Annual Passholder Tee – $34.99
Youth Tee – $21.99
Baseball Hat – $29.99
Loungefly Backpack – $78
Award Figure – $99.99
Corkcicle – $54.99
Sorcerer Mickey Pin – $19.99
35th Anniversary Pin – $17.99
Pandora Charm – $90
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