Month: August 2024

Play Nintendo Tour 2024 Coming to Universal CityWalk Hollywood

The Play Nintendo Tour 2024 will stop at Universal CityWalk Hollywood this weekend.

Play Nintendo Tour at CityWalk

The Play Nintendo Tour will be in the 5 Towers Plaza, in front of the AMC Theatre and CityWalk Stage, August 22-25 from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. daily.

The experience offers Nintendo Switch game demos, photo ops, and activities, similar to the Nintendo Switch Road Trip that stopped at CityWalk in 2022.

An exhibit showcasing various Nintendo-themed stations, including a Switch display, game booths, and a peach-themed area, arranged on a patterned floor with gaming icons, is coming to Universal CityWalk Hollywood in 2024 as part of the Play Nintendo Tour.

Guests can pose with Pikachu from Pokémon Scarlet and Pokémon Violet. There will be a Luigi’s Mansion 2 HD photo op. Free game demos include Super Mario Bros. Wonder and Princess Peach: Showtime.

After CityWalk, the final stop of the tour will be at the Mall of America in Bloomington, Minnesota from August 30 through September 2.

Will you stop by to check out the Play Nintendo Tour? What’s your favorite Nintendo Switch game? Let us know in the comments or on social media.

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George Santos Loses Lawsuit Against “Jimmy Kimmel Live”

A U.S. District Judge threw out the lawsuit filed by George Santos against late night host Jimmy Kimmel wherein the show commissioned ridiculous Cameo videos by the expelled former Congress member, citing “fair use,” according to Variety. What’s Happening: Former Rep. George Santos lost a federal lawsuit that he filed against late-night host Jimmy Kimmel, […]

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The Nightmare Before Christmas x Squishmallows Full 2024 Squad Revealed

Last week, the Squishmallows Instagram account teased a 2024 line of plush from Tim Burton’s The Nightmare Before Christmas, and today, we have a full look at the collection. What’s Happening: The second Squishmallows release based on Tim Burton’s The Nightmare Before Christmas is now hitting store shelves. Check your local Walgreens, WalMart, and Kohl’s stores if you’re squish […]

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Taste of Space Returning to Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex

Taste of Space is returning to Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex next month. What’s Happening: Taste of Space will be returning to Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex on September 30th. The annual event that takes place at the visitor complex, guests will discover multiple ways to pique their palates with the flavors of fall: Taste […]

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New Ursus H. Bear Mural at Hungry Bear Barbecue Jamboree in Disneyland

A new Ursus H. Bear mural is visible at Hungry Bear Barbecue Jamboree, the reimagined Country Bear-inspired Hungry Bear Restaurant at Disneyland.

Ursus H. Bear Mural at Hungry Bear Barbecue Jamboree

Hungry Bear Barbecue Jamboree Sign featuring a cartoon bear chef with the text “Rufus H. Bear Gr-ill M” on a wooden fence, beneath fabric awnings and string lights, seen outdoors.

The refurbished and reimagined restaurant is not yet open but the mural is visible from the Mark Twain Riverboat. Ursus H. Bear is the founder of the Country Bear Jamboree. This mural features him in a chef’s hat instead of his iconic top hat (also worn by his grandson, Henry). On either side of him are the years 1848 and 1928.

A sign with the text "Ursus H. Bear Grr-Ill Master" and the year "1928" on a wooden fence. The image shows a bear dressed as a chef in the background, with colorful fabric panels above.

The portrait is surrounded by white filigree. “Ursus H. Bear” is printed on one side. “Grr-ill Master” is on the other side, indicating Ursus also founded the Hungry Bear Barbecue Jamboree.

Crews recently installed a Hungry Bear Barbecue Jamboree sign at the restaurant. The re-theme comes soon after the premiere of the Country Bear Musical Jamboree in the Magic Kingdom at Walt Disney World. The updated show features the Country Bears singing country renditions of Disney songs like “Try Everything” from Zootopia, “Kiss the Girl” from The Little Mermaid, and “You’ve Got a Friend in Me” from Toy Story. A Big Al statue was also recently installed in Disney California Adventure.

A colorful poster for "Tiana's Bayou Adventure" at Disneyland showcases Tiana and an alligator with musical animals in a vibrant bayou setting. The text "Bayou Country" is at the bottom, highlighting the opening date of this enchanting attraction.

The Country Bear Jamboree opened at the Disneyland Resort on March 4, 1972. It closed on September 9, 2001, to be replaced by The Many Adventures of Winnie the Pooh. Until recently, the land housing the Winnie the Pooh ride and Hungry Bear Restaurant was known as Critter Country. With the impending opening of Tiana’s Bayou Adventure, it has become Bayou Country. The land is closed while The Briar Patch and part of Pooh Corner are transformed into “The Princess and the Frog”-inspired gift shops.

We shared a full tour of Critter Country before it closed for construction on May 1, 2024. Watch our video below.

What do you think of the mural? Are you excited for the Country Bears to take over the former Hungry Bear Restaurant? Share your thoughts with us in the comments.

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Disneyland 70th Anniversary Celebration: What We Know & Wish List

Disneyland’s 70th Anniversary celebration kicks off in 2025, and Disney has shared a sneak peek at the logo and teased what’s to come for the milestone. This post covers everything we know so far about the event, plus our wishlist for nighttime spectaculars, parades, fireworks, ride reimaginings–and what we do NOT want during Disneyland70. The […]

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Attractions Announced for 2024 Disney’s Hollywood Studios and Animal Kingdom Extended Evening Hours

Walt Disney World has announced the full list of attractions that will be available during extended evening hours at Disney’s Hollywood Studios and Disney’s Animal Kingdom this fall.

Extended evening hours are offered on select dates for guests staying at Disney Deluxe Resort, Disney Deluxe Villa Resort, or other select hotels. The extended Disney’s Hollywood Studios hours and Disney’s Animal Kingdom hours replace those at Magic Kingdom, which instead offers Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party and Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party in the fall and winter.

Disney’s Hollywood Studios Extended Evening Hours

Tower of Terror Extended Evening Hours

Extended evening hours at Disney’s Hollywood Studios will be from 9 p.m. to 11 p.m. Dates announced so far include September 25, October 2, and October 16. The following attractions will be open.

Note that, like last year, Star Wars: Rise of the Resistance will not be available.

Disney’s Animal Kingdom Extended Evening Hours

A large artificial tree with intricately carved roots and branches stands amidst lush greenery, with a waterfall flowing below. The scene is set against a clear, blue sky at sunset.

Extended evening hours will be available from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. at Disney’s Animal Kingdom, with only October 11 announced so far. The following attractions will be open.

Participating Hotels & Resorts

Guests staying at the following hotels and resorts are eligible for extended evening hours.

Disney Deluxe Resorts

Disney Deluxe Villa Resorts

Other Select Hotels

  • Walt Disney World Swan Hotel
  • Walt Disney World Dolphin Hotel
  • Walt Disney World Swan Reserve
  • Shades of Green on Walt Disney World Resort

Will you be attending any Extended Evening Hours this fall at Disney’s Animal Kingdom or Disney’s Hollywood Studios? Let us know in the comments.

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Disneyland To Change Their Peter Pan Attraction Similar To Recently Reopened Florida Counterpart

Similar to what just happened at Walt Disney World’s Magic Kingdom, Disneyland now plans to update their Peter Pan attraction to replace outdated stereotypes depicted in the attraction, according to the OC Register. What’s Happening: A report indicates that changes that just debuted with the reopening of the classic Magic Kingdom attraction, Peter Pan’s Flight, are […]

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