A talking Dug from ‘Up’ has arrived at Disney’s Animal Kingdom, gates return to the Mirabel meet and greet at Magic Kingdom, Main Street Confectionery Cast Members debut new costumes, and Black Spire Outpost from Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge makes its first on-screen appearance — all this and more in today’s daily recap for Sunday, May 26, 2024.
Tokyo Disney Resort has new accessories featuring the aliens from “Toy Story,” a.k.a. the Little Green Men or LGMs.
Little Green Men Plush Headband – ¥2,000
There are three plush heads of Little Green Men atop this headband. They are off-center, lined up on the right side of the band, which is neon green to match their skin.
Each alien has three eyes and a wide mouth. Their round heads are turnip-shaped.
The alien on the end can be removed from the headband or secured with a Velcro patch. A green string keeps the plush dangling from the band.
Little Green Men Keychains – ¥2,100
There are three keychains in this set. Each has a silver keyring with a small charm showing a trio of aliens in a cup branded with the “Toy Story” logo. The larger charm is a silicone alien head.
Each alien has a hole in the side of its head with a different colored interior to represent the various flavors of the treat available — brown, yellow, or pink.
Little Green Men Hair Clips – ¥1,500
These hair clips each feature one plush alien head. The clips are wrapped in different colored felt — brown, pink, or yellow, like the keychains.
Do you love the LGMs? Let us know in the comments.
Pixar characters have taken over Disneyland Resort for Pixar Fest 2024, a summer festival featuring fireworks, a parade, character meet and greets, and more!
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Pixar Fest runs from April 26 through August 4, 2024. There are elements of the festival across Disneyland Resort including at both theme parks.
Imagineers have hidden (and continue to hide) over 50 Pizza Planet trucks throughout Disneyland Resort. Inspired by the famous movie Easter egg, these trucks are retro-fitted to match their surroundings.
“Better Together: A Pixar Pals Celebration!” is a new parade at Disney California Adventure. It travels from Paradise Gardens Park to Hollywood Land at 4 p.m. and 6:30 p.m. The parade features dozens of Pixar characters and floats inspired by “Turning Red,” “Soul,” and “Luca.” The choreography incorporates American Sign Language (ASL). The “Better Together” theme song is available on streaming platforms.
The Pixar nighttime spectacular has returned with some updates. Guests can catch the fireworks show on select nights at 9:30 p.m. — or watch our video below.
A version of the Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge nighttime spectacular, “Fire of the Rising Moons,” is synchronized with “Together Forever.” Watch it, with the addition of Bard the droid, below.
Fantasyland Theatre has been transformed for the Pixar Pals Playtime Party. There are special photo ops, character meet and greets, crafts, and a dance party. The theater is open 11:45 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Watch our Pixar Pals Playtime Party video below.
Club Pixar at the Hollywood Backlot in Disney California Adventure Park in Anaheim, Calif., is a nighttime party inspired by the amazing stories from Pixar Animation Studios. Guests can enjoy an interactive DJ dance party, live performances, exciting games, photo opportunities, themed food, specially crafted beverages and more during Pixar Fest from April 26-Aug. 4, 2024. (Christian Thompson/Disneyland Resort)
Club Pixar is open from 4:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. This return-to-form for Hollywood Land in Disney California Adventure includes neon decorations, photo ops, the Shorts Stop Drive-In Theater, games, and dancing. Watch our video from Club Pixar below.
Outside Redwood Creek Challenge Trail, guests can meet a talking version of Dug. He meets between 10 a.m. and 3:30 p.m. Watch our video of Dug talking below.
Mr. Incredible and Elastigirl alternate appearances in front of an “Incredibles” backdrop in Hollywood Land from 9 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Mr. Incredible is in his retro supersuit while Elastigirl wears her suit from “Incredibles 2.”
There are many new and returning menu items available during Pixar Fest 2024. Read our reviews of every Pixar Fest food and beverage including new Cosmic Chili Pasta, Eye Scream Cone, “Silenzio Bruno!” Sandwich, The Marigold Bridge cupcake, Pineapple Coconut Float inspired by “Lava,” and “There’s a Snake on my Funnel Cake!”
You can also watch our video review below.
Festival Marketplaces
In addition to the above food items, Pixar Fest Marketplaces opened at Disney California Adventure on May 10. The six marketplaces are:
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Lightning McQueen, who can normally be found meeting guests elsewhere in Disney California Adventure, has temporarily joined the ‘Better Together’ parade.
Lightning is expected to be a temporary replacement for Mr. Incredible, Elastigirl, and Fro-zone who normally appear riding their hover pads.
Regulars at Disney California Adventure will recognize Lightning McQueen from Cars Land, where he normally meets guests in front of the Cozy Cone Motel.
It isn’t currently known how long this temporary substitution will continue for.
You can watch our full video of the parade below in its original form that included ‘The Incredibles’ characters:
Better Together: A Pixar Pals Celebration!
See dynamic, colorful floats and more than 2 dozen favorite characters from Pixar Animation Studios films at this new daytime parade from Disney Live Entertainment.
Red Panda Mei and her friends from ‘Turning Red’ come together and rock out to their favorite boy band, 4*Town. From ‘Soul’, Joe Gardner and 22 bring their worlds together to celebrate the sweet things in life while best buddies Luca, Alberto and Giulia, from ‘Luca’, enjoy their time together at the water’s edge in Portorosso.
Also watch for floats celebrating the stories of ‘Up’ and ‘Inside Out’, along with a grand finale featuring The Incredibles, Miguel from ‘Coco’, Mike and Sulley from ‘Monsters, Inc.’ and Woody, Jessie, and Buzz Lightyear from ‘Toy Story’.
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The new Minion popcorn bucket has arrived at Universal Studios Hollywood in honor of the upcoming “Despicable Me 4.”
“Despicable Me 4” Minion Popcorn Bucket – $29.99
The plastic Minion bucket is dressed in race track crew gear: a jumpsuit, hat, boots, and gloves. The jumpsuit and hat are fabric while the boots and gloves are rubbery. The clothing is red with black and white detailing.
The Minion holds a life-size wrench with a nut that spins.
Symbols on the jumpsuit include Gru’s “G” and a yellow “Junior Gru Crew” logo.
The clothing is held on with Velcro so it can be removed, revealing the Minion’s standard blue overalls beneath. When cleaning the popcorn bucket, you will want to remove the Gru Crew outfit.
The strap is black with a mostly red design. It features race crew symbols like a wrench and flags. It also has the “G” logo and is branded “Gru Crew.”
The bucket opens with a hatch underneath the ball cap, which is also removable. Underneath, the Minion has wiry black plastic hair.
On the back of the jumpsuit is an embroidered “Gru Crew Junior” patch with a checkered flag. Another Gru Crew logo on the back features a baby bottle.
The underside of the hat’s brim is also checkered black and white.
His brown eyes flick back and forth when you shake him. He wears his standard silver goggles.
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The Disney family has lost Disney Legend Richard M. Sherman, one half of the Academy Award winning Sherman Brothers songwriting duo responsible for dozens of iconic Disney tunes. Richard was born on June 12, 1928, in New York City, but the Sherman family moved to Beverly Hills, Calif. in 1937, where Richard attended Beverly Hills […]
Nighttime shows, Universal updates, and much more!
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We begin with the sad news of the passing of a Disney Legend, Richard Sherman. The Sherman brothers gave us so much incredible music. We’ll talk about our favorites.
Then over to Disney Springs where the “Dreams That Soar” drone show launched this past Friday. Dumbo, Baymax, and a huge Deathstar filled the skies, and crowds crammed in to watch. We’ll break it down.
Meanwhile, at Disneyland, the long-awaited return of Fantasmic took place, but with a few changes. After the Dragon caught fire over a year ago, the show has been on hiatus but finally made its return – with a couple of changes. The Pirates scene was replaced by the original Peter Pan scene and there’s no Dragon. The panel will discuss the new show.
A new video review of the Star Wars Galactic Starcruiser dropped this week and has the internet taking sides, we’ll tell you why.
Plus a new addition to Galaxy’s Edge fireworks, Talking Dug in Florida, Tropical Americas is ramping up, new outfits for the Country Bears, our favorite segemnt “It Came From the Parks,” and even more to discuss tonight!
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This week a look back at the Michael J. Fox comedy, Life with Mikey. Can a former child star mentor an up-and-coming talent who pick-pocketed him on the street? That’s the premise of this Touchstone Pictures comedy. Logline Michael Chapman is a former child star, who isn’t lighting up screens in Hollywood anymore. He’s co-owner of […]
According to the Walt Disney World website, The Hall of Presidents will be closed for two days in June of 2024 in Magic Kingdom’s Liberty Square.
The Hall of Presidents Closure Dates
The attraction’s operating hours are absent for June 9th and 10th on its webpage, while hours for dates before and after during the month remain normal. The attraction is not listed on the refurbishment calendar, however the space has occasionally used for special events in the past which may explain this very short period of unavailability.
The Hall of Presidents will join Rock ‘n’ Roller Coaster Starring Aerosmith in being temporarily closed in June, though the latter was announced as a lengthy refurbishment and is set to reopen in July.
In the Presence of the Presidents
Take your seat in the stately theater, home to 3 massive digital projection screens and a grand proscenium. Watch an original film—developed by a Pulitzer Prize-winning historian—that tells the dramatic story of the nation’s founding.
Learn about the formation of our Constitution and the hard-fought struggles along the way—such as the American Revolution and the Civil War. Listen to the stirring words of John F. Kennedy echo through the theater and watch Abraham Lincoln—in attendance on stage—deliver his Gettysburg address.
The Presidents Will See You Now Watch the curtain rise to reveal startlingly realistic Audio-Animatronics replicas of every President of the United States—together for the very first time. Hear a speech delivered by George Washington and a recorded performance of the oath of office by the newest addition to the Hall, 46th President Joe Biden.
Wondering why there are 45 and not 46 figures onstage? Because Grover Cleveland served 2 non-consecutive terms as both the 22nd and 24th president.
Creating the Presidents
Originally conceived as animated wax figures, the Presidents didn’t meet Walt Disney’s approval, so he tasked Walt Disney Imagineering to develop the first Audio-Animatronics figure in human form.
The result was the groundbreaking Great Moments with Mr. Lincoln, which debuted at the 1964 New York World’s Fair. The Hall of Presidents built upon the show’s legacy—expanding it to all Presidents—when it opened in 1971.
