Month: May 2024

Find Out How Your Favorite Comic Book Hero Will Be Remembered in ‘Marvel 85th Anniversary Special” Coming This August

In celebration of 85 years of action, Marvel will take readers to the 85th century in Marvel 85th Anniversary Special. What’s Happening: In celebration of their 85th anniversary this August, Marvel has announced the Marvel 85th Anniversary Special. In what has become an annual tradition, Marvel will explore its universe audaciously in an expansive one-shot to […]

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New Munchlings Popcorn Bucket Celebrates Donald Duck’s 90th Birthday at Disneyland

A new Donald Duck Munchlings popcorn bucket has debuted at Disneyland in honor of his 90th birthday.

Donald Duck Munchlings Popcorn Bucket – $22

includes regular popcorn at time of purchase

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The Donald Duck Munchlings popcorn bucket can be found across the resort at the various snack carts.

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The bucket has two compartments: inside Donald and inside the red and white striped base. It’s made to resemble a Munchlings plush. The plush itself hasn’t arrived at Disneyland Resort yet but it can be found at Walt Disney World or online at the Disney Store.

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A ribbon on the back of his little blue sailor hat has “DD” and “90” to mark the occasion.

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The top compartment opens at the back of Popcorn Donald’s head.

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Like the plush, Donald comes out of the popcorn bucket. He has yellow splotches of butter and a red bowtie.

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The base is stylized like a classic striped popcorn bucket and a removable lanyard attaches to the sides.

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The lanyard is also striped with images of the Munchlings popcorn Donald and a design reading “Fresh Popcorn.”

Donald Duck made his debut on June 9, 1934, in “The Wise Little Hen.”

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Rock ‘n’ Roller Coaster Closed in 2024 for Major Refurbishment at Disney World

Rock ‘n’ Roller Coaster Starring Aerosmith is closed for another multi-month refurbishment until late Summer 2024 at Walt Disney World. This post covers the reopening date & details about what to expect from the project, what will likely not change and why this probably isn’t a reimagining. (Updated May 21, 2024.) The 2024 Walt Disney […]

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Live-Action “X-Men” Screenwriter In Negotiations After Success of “X-Men ’97”

After the success of X-Men ‘97, it seems that Marvel Studios is now throwing their live-action X-Men movie into overdrive, currently negotiating with Micheal Lesslie (Hunger Games: The Ballad of Songbirds & Snakes) to pen the script, according to Deadline. What’s Happening: After the success of the Marvel Studios animated series, X-Men ‘97, the studio is […]

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Jojo Siwa Spends 21st Birthday at EPCOT

The internet personality celebrated turning 21 at the Most Magical Place on Earth, joining in on the fun of drinking around the world at EPCOT. What’s Happening: TikToker and Dancing with the Stars contestant Jojo Siwa celebrated her 21st birthday this week during an epic trip to Walt Disney World. Siwa, who was an incredibly popular Nickelodeon […]

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BREAKING: Halloween Night Sold Out for Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party 2024

Halloween night has sold out for Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party 2024 at Magic Kingdom, according to the Walt Disney World website.

The separately ticketed event runs on select nights from August 9 through October 31. Halloween night is the first to sell out this year (and is typically the first each year).

At this time, all other event dates are still available.

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Imagineers Give Sneak Peek At New “Peter Pan” Attraction in Tokyo DisneySea

Imagineers are sharing a little bit of information about the tech that is helping park guests fly through Never Land in the new Fantasy Springs at Tokyo DisneySea.  What’s Happening: Fantasy Springs at Tokyo DisneySea is currently in soft openings ahead of an official opening on June 6, 2024. As part of Tokyo DisneySea’s newest […]

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Pixar Cutting 14 Percent Of Staff As Disney Cost-Cutting Continues

Layoffs at Pixar Animation Studios, postponed due to production schedules earlier in the year, have begun at the studio, with 175 positions expected to be cut, according to Deadline. What’s Happening: Earlier this year, it was reported that Pixar Animation Studios would experience a cut to their staffing, removing a possible 20% of the staff at […]

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Hours for Disney Springs Offerings Adjusted to Make Way for New Drone Show

“Disney Dreams That Soar,” the new drone show coming to Disney Springs, will affect the schedules for various Disney Springs offerings.

Hours Adjusted for Disney Dreams That Soar

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Due to the addition of “Disney Dreams That Soar,” The Vintage Amphicar Tours, which typically run from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. will now cease operation at 8 p.m. Aerophile — The World Leader in Balloon Flight, which would normally operate 9:30 a.m. through 11:30 p.m., will also stop at 8 p.m.

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As for transportation, the Sassagoula River Cruise to and from Disney Springs from Disney’s Old Key West Resort, Saratoga Springs Resort & Spa, Port Orleans Resort – Riverside, and Port Orleans – French Quarter will also cut down its hours. The final departure from Disney Springs was previously around 11:30 p.m. and will now be 8 p.m.

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“Disney Dreams That Soar” will be performed nightly above Lake Buena Vista on the West Side of Disney Springs from May 24 through September 2 at 9 p.m. and 10:45 p.m. Viewing areas can be found on the Disney Springs West Side, along the waterfront between the Cirque du Soleil Theatre and the Aerophile. These locations will be available on a first-come, first-served basis.

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The new drone show will feature characters from Disney properties including “Star Wars,” “Toy Story,” “WALL-E,” “Big Hero 6,” and more. The roughly 10-minute performance will be made up of 800 drones, will feature Disney musical scores, and sync up with the MagicBand+.

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