Murder of Crowz Scare Zone Announced for Halloween Horror Nights 2024 at Universal Studios Hollywood

Another new scare zone has been announced for Halloween Horror Nights 2024 at Universal Studios Hollywood — Murder of Crowz.

Murder of Crowz Scare Zone

Promotional poster for Universal Studios Hollywood Halloween Horror Nights 2024 featuring the "Murder of Crowz Scare Zone," available on select nights from September 5 to November 3.

Announced via social media, this scare zone’s description is as follows:

You’ve foolishly ventured into a massive crow’s nest. Now the fearsome flock will defend its territory by descending upon you in a feathered rage and pecking your bones clean.

Halloween Horror Nights will run on select nights from September 5 through November 3, 2024 at Universal Studios Hollywood. Tickets are on sale now.

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Full List of Food and Beverages Coming to Disney Parks for World Princess Week 2024

Disney has shared the full list of food and beverages coming to Disney Parks around the world in celebration of World Princess Week 2024, happening August 25-31.

World Princess Week 2024

Cinderella Cupcake

Walt Disney World Resort  

Disney Resorts Collection  

Disney’s Contemporary Resort  

Contempo Cafe (Available Aug. 1 through 31; mobile order available)  

  • Cinderella Cupcake: Vanilla cake with vanilla crème custard filling, buttercream, white chocolate slipper, and fondant pumpkin 
Moana Mini Cake

Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort  

Capt. Cook’s and Kona Island (Available Aug. 1 through 31; mobile order available at Capt. Cook’s only)  

  • Moana Mini Cake: Vanilla cake, mango mousse, glaçage, buttercream, fondant, white chocolate décor, and a white chocolate Moana  
"Make it Pink, Make it Blue" Aurora Fruit Tart; Princess Aurora Dessert

Disney’s Riviera Resort  

Le Petit Café (Available Aug. 1 through 31)  

  • “Make it Pink, Make it Blue” Aurora Fruit Tart: Diplomat cream, raspberry mousse, fresh berries, white chocolate crown with citric acid color-changing solution (New)  

Topolino’s Terrace – Flavors of the Riviera (Available Aug. 1 through 31)  

  • Princess Aurora Dessert: Orange blossom-honey mousse, strawberry curd, and almond crumble with citric acid color-changing solution 
Guardian of the Dragon Gem

Disney’s Animal Kingdom Theme Park  

Creature Comforts (Available Aug. 1 through Sept. 12)  

  • Guardian of the Dragon Gem: Mango mousse, lychee-dragon fruit gelee, coconut cake, dragon tail cream, and white chocolate décor (New)  
The Little Mermaid Shake; Belle Cup of Enchantment

Disney’s Hollywood Studios  

Dockside Diner (Available Aug. 1 through 31; mobile order available)  

  • The Little Mermaid Shake: Vanilla, mango, guava, and ginger shake topped with whipped cream and a pineapple-guava seashell cake 

Fairfax Fare (Currently available; mobile order available)  

  • Belle Cup of Enchantment: Cranberry and Minute Maid Passion Fruit Orange Guava Juice topped with yellow shimmer and strawberry boba pearls 
Princess Tiana Sipper

Magic Kingdom Park  

Available at Various Locations Throughout Magic Kingdom Park  

  • Princess Tiana Sipper (No discounts apply; available while supplies last); available at the following locations:
    • The Friar’s Nook, Pecos Bill Tall Tale Inn & Café, Sleepy Hollow Refreshments, and Pinocchio Village Haus (Mobile order available)  
    • Storybook Treats, Liberty Square Market, Main Street Snacks, Popcorn Cart near Cinderella Castle, Popcorn Cart near Gaston’s Tavern, Popcorn Cart near Peco’s Bill Tall Tale Inn & Café, and Popcorn Cart near Big Thunder Mountain Railroad 
Storybook Treats Tiana Cone

Storybook Treats  

  • Tiana Cone: White chocolate and frosted mint soft-serve swirl topped with white chocolate crispy pearls and a chocolate decoration (New) (Available Aug. 25 through 31 only)  
  • Rapunzel Sundae: Shortcake with wild berry soft-serve and DOLE Whip Lemon topped with berry compote and sugar flowers (Currently available)  
Moana Petit Cake; Rapunzel Ganache Pop

Disney Springs  

Amorette’s Patisserie (Available Aug. 1 through 31; mobile order available)  

  • Moana Petit Cake: Layers of vanilla sprinkle cake with white chocolate mousse 

The Ganachery (Available Aug. 1 through 31)  

  • Rapunzel Ganache Pop: Dark chocolate, vanilla beans, and candied cherries covered in 65% dark chocolate (New)  
Princess Tiana Sipper; Princess Aurora Sipper; Princess Belle Sipper

Disneyland Resort  

Available at Various Locations Throughout Disneyland Resort 

  • Princess Tiana Sipper (Limit five per person, per transaction; no discounts apply; available on mobile order)(New); available at the following locations starting Aug. 1:
    • Disneyland Park: Churros near Casey Jr. Circus Train,  Jolly Holiday Bakery Cafe, Little Red Wagon, Plaza Inn, Refreshment Corner, Troubadour Tavern, and Tiana’s Palace 
    • Disney California Adventure Park: Clarabelle’s Hand-Scooped Ice Cream, and Fairfax Market 
    • Disney’s Grand Californian Hotel & Spa: Disney Princess Breakfast Adventures at Napa Rose Restaurant 
  • Princess Aurora Sipper: Currently available at the following locations:
    • Disneyland Park: Churros near Casey Jr. Circus Train  
    • Disney’s Grand Californian Hotel & Spa: Disney Princess Breakfast Adventures at Napa Rose Restaurant 
  • Princess Belle Sipper: Currently available at the following locations:
    • Disneyland Park: Lemonade at small world Promenade   
    • Disney’s Grand Californian Hotel & Spa: Disney Princess Breakfast Adventures at Napa Rose Restaurant 

Disney’s Grand Californian Hotel & Spa  

Napa Rose Restaurant (Currently available; reservations highly recommended)  

  • Disney Princess Breakfast Adventures: Reserve your royal breakfast feast here.
Ariel-themed Raspberry Pistachio Cupcake; Cinderella-themed Bergamot Chocolate Cupcake; Snow White-themed Mango Apple Cupcake

Hong Kong Disneyland Resort 

Disneyland Park  

Royal Banquet Hall (Available Aug. 1 through Sept. 1) 

  • Ariel-themed Raspberry Pistachio Cupcake  
  • Cinderella-themed Bergamot Chocolate Cupcake 
  • Snow White-themed Mango Apple Cupcake 
Best. Shake. Ever!: Raspberry milk shake; Royal Bayou Cake with pistachio and caramel; Wave of the Ocean Cake; Cupcake inspired by Ariel

Disneyland Paris  

Disneyland Park  

Victoria’s Home-Style Restaurant (Available Aug. 25 through 31)  

  • Best. Shake. Ever!: Raspberry milk shake 
  • Royal Bayou Cake with pistachio, caramel, and pecan biscuit

Market House Deli (Available Aug. 25 through 31)  

  • Wave of the Ocean Cake: Moana-themed passion fruit eclair 
  • Exotic Fruit Cupcake topped with lemon buttercream
Rapunzel Mocktail; Red Rose Cocktail

Disneyland Hotel  

Fleur de Lys Bar (Available Aug. 25 through 31) 

  • Rapunzel Mocktail with violet and elderflower inspired by Rapunzel (Non-alcoholic) 
  • Red Rose Cocktail inspired by the Eternal Rose from “Beauty and the Beast” with notes of rose, elderflower, and blueberry

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This Year’s Haunted Mansion Holiday Gingerbread House Revealed

Those master chefs and artists at the Disneyland Resort have revealed the spectacular new gingerbread house that will be featured in this year’s Haunted Mansion Holiday, opening today at Disneyland Park. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Disney Parks (@disneyparks) What’s Happening: Today marks the debut of this year’s Haunted Mansion Holiday overlay at […]

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Medals Revealed for runDisney 2024 Disney Wine & Dine Half Marathon Weekend

Disney has revealed the finisher medals for runDisney’s 2024 Disney Wine & Dine Half Marathon Weekend, happening October 31 through November 4, 2024 at Walt Disney World Resort.

2024 Disney Wine & Dine Half Marathon Weekend Medals

2024 Disney Wine & Dine 5K

A close-up of a 5K race medal featuring a cartoon chef running with a plate. The medal's text reads "Disney Wine & Dine 5K." The background shows a body of water and a geodesic dome structure.

Swedish Chef hosts the 5K this year, and is the star of the finisher medal. The race’s logo is present on either side of the Muppet, as he carries a plate full of delicious goods.

2024 Disney Wine & Dine 10K Medal

A medal featuring a character from Disney's "The Princess and the Frog" on a lavender ribbon that reads "Wine & Dine 10K" in front of a building and greenery background.

Princess Tiana is celebrated with this 10K finisher medal, which sees her wearing her green gown from the end of “The Princess and the Frog” as she carries a delicious plate of fresh beignets.

2024 Disney Wine & Dine Half Marathon Medal

Close-up of a medal from the 2021 Wine & Dine Half Marathon, featuring an illustration of a rat holding a fork and spoon, with the text "Cheers to 15 Years" on it.

Remy is here to show that not only anyone can cook, but anyone can race! Chef Remy is featured front and center of the half marathon medal on a spinner. Below him reads “ChEARS to 15 years.”

2024 Disney Two Course Challenge Medal

A Disney-themed medal from the 2024 Two Course Challenge with images of a chef Mickey Mouse, a character in a purple dress, and another blue character, set against the backdrop of EPCOT's Spaceship Earth.

Two courses are better than one! Save room for more and take on the 2024 Disney Two Course Challengehosted by Chef Mickey and Chef Minnie. Complete both the Disney Wine & Dine 10K and Disney Wine & Dine Half Marathon to earn this special spinning challenge finisher medal. 

Three women wearing medals laugh and enjoy food at an outdoor event at night, with string lights visible in the background.

You also won’t want to miss out on celebrating your race weekend accomplishments during the Disney Wine & Dine Half Marathon Weekend Post-Race Party.  

From access to EPCOT International Food & Wine Festival Global Marketplaces and select EPCOT attractions to exclusive entertainment and more, it’s a delicious ending to your race weekend fun. 

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Disneyland Shares Sneak Peek of 2024 Haunted Mansion Holiday Gingerbread Display

Disney Parks has shared a sneak peek of this year’s Haunted Mansion Holiday gingerbread display ahead of the ride’s reopening today.

2024 Haunted Mansion Holiday Gingerbread Display

Shared via a Reel on the Disney Parks Instagram account, multiple angles teasing aspects of the display were shown.

A colorful and whimsical display with green and blue geometric shapes stacked vertically in front of a dark backdrop, accompanied by a small skull figure and a black coaster with a white web design.

This year’s display seemingly takes inspiration from the story of Frankenstein, only this time, a gingerbread creation is coming to life!

A glowing gauge with orange, green, and white lights, accompanied by a red arrow pointing left and a gear-like dial at the bottom, on a dark mechanical background.

Various aspects of the display light up and move, like this dial that quite literally turns up to 11.

A mechanical, steampunk-style figure with multiple limbs and gears. Text "Master!" is displayed in the center. The background is dark with some illuminated points.

This apparatus here spins around at the top of the display.

A large gingerbread figure decorated with colorful icing and candy is standing upright during a dark-themed display. The word "Master!" is visible in white text on the gingerbread figure.

The spinner at the top brings different-looking gingerbread monster heads onto the body laying on the slab, as if the creation is not quite complete.

A detailed gingerbread display with a dragon and ogre theme is brightly lit and set on a festively decorated table. The background has string lights and ornaments. Disney logo is visible at the bottom.

The video shows one final, angled look at the gingerbread display from a distance, where we can see more of the full picture. A gingerbread monster lays on a “metal” slab and waves to passersby, as Igor, Dr. Finkelstein’s henchman, looks on with a mischievous grin.

No additional details as far as the work that went into creating the display were shared. Watch the full video below:

For the past 23 years now, Haunted Mansion Holiday has featured a unique gingerbread display in the ballroom scene of the attraction to celebrate the Halloween and holiday seasons.

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Last year’s display featured a ghost named Von Ginger waiting in his mausoleum.

Haunted Mansion Holiday reopens at Disneyland Park today, July 29, 2024. Guests will be able to ride via Virtual Queue, as the attraction’s grounds are under an extensive refurbishment.

Watch our ride POV from 2023:

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Floods Rush Through Dollywood Causing Early Closure Last Night and Delayed Opening Today

Dollywood, located in the Great Smoky Mountains, closed early last night after several storms in the region brought a massive amount of rain that caused flooding in the park, and parking lot. What’s Happening: Dollywood closed early last night, July 28th 2024, as storms in the Tennessee mountains brought flooding to the region and also […]

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Woody and Buzz Loungefly Mini Backpacks Get Updated New Look

Loungefly mini backpacks for Buzz Lightyear and Woody, characters from Disney and Pixar’s “Toy Story” franchise, have gotten updated new designs.

Display of colorful themed mini backpacks inspired by characters, arranged on a store shelf under mannequins wearing sneakers.

We found the bags for sale in Creations Shop at EPCOT. These bags were first released in 2019.

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Above is what the previous iteration of the backpacks looked like.

Buzz Lightyear Loungefly Mini Backpack – $88

A colorful backpack with a "Space Ranger" theme, primarily green, white, and purple, held in a store with other similar backpacks in the background.

The backpack resembles Buzz Lightyear’s iconic space ranger suit. The bag’s base color is white and is paired with lime green, purple, and black accents. The lime green on the top half of the bag also has the Buzz Lightyear “buttons” in red, green, and blue. Also at the top is his space ranger badge as a blue patch.

A hand holds a mini backpack inspired by Buzz Lightyear, featuring his signature colors and design. Shelves in the background display various other themed mini backpacks.

When you turn the bag to the side, you get more of that space ranger suit design. The The bag’s hardware is silvertone, with a purple fabric and shiny black leather outline. There are two slip pockets that look like Buzz’s shoulder armor.

A display of colorful backpacks resembling various characters and themes, including Buzz Lightyear, with dual zippers and tags attached. The backdrop shows a crowded arrangement of similar backpacks.

The bag’s white material is pearly white rather than matte white, which was part of the previous bag design.

Person holding a white and black backpack with an emblem in the center, inside a store displaying similar styled bags on shelves in the background.

The backpack’s shoulder straps are black faux leather, with purple adjustable straps. On the back of the bag is the Space Ranger logo.

Close-up of a person opening a zipper on a backpack, revealing an inner lining with a Buzz Lightyear pattern from Toy Story.

The interior lining is green with an all-over pattern of Buzz Lightyear, yellow stars, and the Space Ranger “SR” logo.

Woody Loungefly Mini Backpack – $88

A hand holds a small backpack designed like a cowboy outfit with a star badge. The background shows shelves with multiple similar themed backpacks.

The Woody bag resembles his famous sheriff get-up. The main pocket is his cowhide vest, red bandana, yellow and red flannel button-down, and his gold sheriff badge as a 3D patch. The smaller front zippered compartment shows his belt with gold buckle.

A hand holds a small backpack with a design resembling a cowboy outfit. Shelves in the background display similar themed backpacks in various colors and patterns.

The cowhide pattern spreads to the sides of the bag as well. The side slip pockets resemble Woody’s brown cowboy boots. The zipper is goldtone with a red fabric and brown leather outline.

Person holding a white and brown backpack with a Mickey Mouse patch in front of shelves filled with various other backpack designs in a store.

The back of the bag is white with Woody’s belt buckle design printed toward the bottom. The bag’s shoulder straps are brown leather with a red seatbelt-like material for the adjustable portion.

A hand holding open a small bag with a red zipper, revealing an interior lining featuring illustrations of a cowboy character with stars and horseshoes.

The backpack’s interior lining is yellow with an all-over print of Woody in various poses, gold sheriff badges, and horseshoes.

Will you be adding either of these mini backpacks to your Loungefly collection? Do you have the previous versions of the designs? Let us know in the comments.

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Review: Hulu’s “Betrayal: A Father’s Secret” – A Graphic True Crime Series That May Have Overshared

Season 2 of the hit Hulu true-crime series Betrayal hits the streaming service later this month. Betrayal, based on the hit podcast of the same name, had its series premiere last July. Each 3 episode season explores a singular case with audiences getting an indepth look at these real life crimes from inception to indictment. […]

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