Sunday, December 30, 2018

Snacking In The Parks: Candied Bacon with your Dole Whip!!!


Did you know that you can add candied bacon to your dole whip at Disneyland? Head to the new Tropical Hideaway and ask for the candied bacon to take your dole whip to a whole new level! This is a true secret menu item...for now!

Plus, the Tropical Hideaway also offers orange and raspberry dole whip besides the classic pineapple dole whip! You can get them in a cup or as a float! You can even get them as a swirl - pineapple and orange swirl or pineapple-raspberry swirl!

Thursday, December 27, 2018

"Trip A Little Light Fantastic" Featurette and Clip | Mary Poppins Returns


A new clip and a featurette which goes behind-the-scenes on the biggest song-and-dance number, “Trip a Little Light Fantastic” from Disney’s “Mary Poppins Returns,” nominated for 4 Golden Globe® Awards including Best Picture, 9 Critics’ Choice Awards and AFI’s Top 10 Films of 2018. “Mary Poppins Returns,” is in theaters now!


In Disney’s “Mary Poppins Returns,” an all new original musical and sequel, Mary Poppins is back to help the next generation of the Banks family find the joy and wonder missing in their lives following a personal loss. Emily Blunt stars as the practically-perfect nanny with unique magical skills who can turn any ordinary task into an unforgettable, fantastic adventure and Lin-Manuel Miranda plays her friend Jack, an optimistic street lamplighter who helps bring light—and life—to the streets of London. “Mary Poppins Returns” is directed by Rob Marshall. The screenplay is by David Magee and the screen story is by Magee & Rob Marshall & John DeLuca based upon the Mary Poppins Stories by PL Travers. The producers are John DeLuca, p.g.a., Rob Marshall, p.g.a. and Marc Platt, p.g.a. with Callum McDougall serving as executive producer. The music score is by Marc Shaiman and the film features all new original songs with music by Shaiman and lyrics by Scott Wittman and Shaiman. The film also stars Ben Whishaw as Michael Banks; Emily Mortimer as Jane Banks; Julie Walters as the Banks’ housekeeper Ellen; Pixie Davies, Nathanael Saleh and introducing Joel Dawson as the Banks’ children, with Colin Firth as Fidelity Fiduciary Bank’s William Weatherall Wilkins; and Meryl Streep as Mary’s eccentric cousin, Topsy. Angela Lansbury appears as the Balloon Lady, a treasured character from the PL Travers books and Dick Van Dyke is Mr. Dawes, Jr., the retired chairman of the bank now run by Firth’s character. Twitter: https://twitter.com/disneystudios Instagram: https://instagram.com/marypoppinsreturns YouTube: https://youtube.com/disneymovietrailers Hashtag: #MaryPoppinsReturns


Saturday, December 22, 2018

Building the "it's a small world" diorama from Disneyland


Take a look at how easy it is to put the "it's a small world" diorama from Disneyland together. There are four different attractions to choose from including it's a small world, teacups, The Haunted Mansion and Splash Mountain. They retail for $16.99 each.

Friday, December 21, 2018

Disneynature's "Penguins" Releases New Poster to Celebrate First Day of Winter


Celebrate the first day of winter with Disneynature’s “Penguins” with a brand-new poster. The all-new, big-screen adventure opens April 17, 2019. 

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U.S. Release Date:                   April 17, 2019
Directors:                                  Alastair Fothergill, Jeff Wilson                                                   
Producers:                                Alastair Fothergill, Mark Linfield, Keith Scholey, Roy Conli
Composer:                                Harry Gregson-Williams

Disneynature’s all-new feature film “Penguins” is a coming-of-age story about an Adélie penguin named Steve who joins millions of fellow males in the icy Antarctic spring on a quest to build a suitable nest, find a life partner and start a family. None of it comes easily for him, especially considering he's targeted by everything from killer whales to leopard seals, who unapologetically threaten his happily ever after. From the filmmaking team behind “Bears” and “Chimpanzee,” Disneynature’s “Penguins” opens in theaters nationwide in time for Earth Day 2019.

NOTES:

  • “Penguins” is the eighth theatrical release for Disneynature, the first new Disney-branded film label from The Walt Disney Studios in more than 60 years.  The label was launched in April 2008 to bring the world’s top nature filmmakers together to capture a variety of wildlife subjects and stories.
  • Disneynature’s first seven theatrical releases, “Earth,” “Oceans,” “African Cats,” “Chimpanzee,” “Bears,” “Monkey Kingdom” and “Born in China,” are seven of the top eight highest grossing feature-length nature films to date, with “Chimpanzee” garnering a record-breaking opening weekend for the genre.
  • Disneynature’s commitment to conservation is a key pillar of the label and the films empower the audience to help make a difference, with each film driving significant conservation outcomes, supporting wildlife featured in the films.
  • Walt Disney was a pioneer in wildlife documentary filmmaking, producing 13 True Life Adventure motion pictures between 1948 and 1960, including “Seal Island” (1948), “Beaver Valley” (1950), “The Living Desert” (1953) and “Jungle Cat” (1958). The films earned eight Academy Awards®. 

Wednesday, December 19, 2018

Giveaway: Mary Poppins Returns Umbrella Spoon from Disneyland


Enter to win this practically perfect Mary Poppins Returns umbrella spoon from Disneyland! The giveaway is open worldwide and the winner will be notified by email! Good luck!

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Saturday, December 15, 2018

Giveaway: Mary Poppins Returns Umbrella Popcorn Bucket


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Thursday, December 13, 2018

Pedro Pascal Revealed as the Deadly Gunfighter of The Mandalorian


Pedro Pascal Revealed as the Deadly Gunfighter of The Mandalorian

All-Star Cast to Appear in Upcoming Disney+ Star Wars Live-Action Series

Lucasfilm is pleased to announce the cast of the first-ever Star Wars live-action series –The Mandalorian.

Pedro Pascal (Narcos) has been cast in the title role as a lone Mandalorian gunfighter in the outer reaches of the galaxy. He is joined by Gina Carano (Deadpool), Giancarlo Esposito (Breaking Bad), Emily Swallow (Supernatural), Carl Weathers (Predator), Omid Abtahi (American Gods), Werner Herzog (Grizzly Man) and Nick Nolte (Affliction).

“We’re having a great time working with this incredibly talented group and excited for everyone to see what we’re up to,” says Executive Producer Jon Favreau.

Currently in production, The Mandalorian is written and executive produced by Jon Favreau, with Dave Filoni(Star Wars: The Clone Wars, Star Wars Rebels) directing the first episode and serving as executive producer alongside Kathleen Kennedy and Colin Wilson. Additional episodic directors include Deborah Chow (Jessica Jones), Rick Famuyiwa (Dope), Bryce Dallas Howard (Solemates), and Taika Waititi (Thor: Ragnarok). 

The highly anticipated series will be exclusive to Disney+, The Walt Disney Company’s upcoming direct-to-consumer streaming service, which is set to launch in the U.S. in late 2019.

Stay tuned to StarWars.com for updates.

Disney•Pixar’s “Onward” Cast to Feature Chris Pratt, Tom Holland, Julia Louis-Dreyfus, Octavia Spencer


CHRIS PRATT, TOM HOLLAND, JULIA LOUIS-DREYFUS
AND OCTAVIA SPENCER JOIN VOICE CAST FOR PIXAR ANIMATION STUDIOS’ UPCOMING ORIGINAL FEATURE FILM “ONWARD”

BURBANK, Calif. (Dec. 12, 2018) – Pixar Animation Studios revealed today four members of its voice cast for its original new feature film “Onward,” including Chris Pratt (“Guardians of the Galaxy”), Tom Holland (“Spiderman: Homecoming”), Julia Louis-Dreyfus (“Veep”) and Octavia Spencer (“The Shape of Water”). Directed by Dan Scanlon and produced by Kori Rae, the team behind 2013’s “Monsters University,” “Onward” is slated for theaters on March 6, 2020.

Set in a suburban fantasy world, Disney•Pixar’s “Onward” introduces two teenage elf brothers who embark on an extraordinary quest to discover if there is still a little magic left out there. “At Pixar we try to create stories that come from some kind of personal truth,” said Scanlon. “This film was inspired by my own relationship with my brother.”

According to the filmmakers, they’ve assembled a dream voice cast to help bring key characters to life.
·         “Chris brings equal parts huge heart and fantastic humor to his character,” said Rae.
·         “Tom has an infectious charm and sincerity that makes you root for him in every character he plays,” said Scanlon.
·         “There is no one funnier than Julia,” said Scanlon, “but she also brings a warmth and loving side to her character.” 
·         “Octavia can do it all,” said Rae. “We’re especially excited about the depth as well as humor that she brings to her character.”

Wednesday, December 12, 2018

Mary Poppins Returns Non-Spoiler Review - Practically Perfect In Every Way


Mary Poppins Returns is practically perfect in every way. And just like the Banks family, I had no idea how much I needed Mary Poppins back in my life until I watched Mary Poppins Returns. This will be a non-spoiler review.

Now when this sequel was first announced I was concerned. Would it live up to the original? Would Emily Blunt be able to fill Julie Andrews shoes? Rest assured, the classic Disney magic is back and Mary Poppins Returns is a warm hug to the original. 


The story picks up in Depresssion-era London where we find Michael Banks, a father of three children. The family is struggling to cope with the loss of Michael's wife. His sister Jane tries to help as much as she can. Fortunately, Mary Poppins appears once again to try to bring love, laughter and life back into the house on 17 Cherry Tree Lane.


Emily Blunt is simply perfect to play Mary Poppins. She creates her own version of the character, who seems stern and quite reserved on the outside, while being warm-hearted and childlike on the inside. Emily brings both of these sides of Mary to life with warmth and sophistication. Next to Mary is a new character, Jack, played by Lin-Manuel Miranda. Jack is a lamplighter and he brings light, literally and metaphorically, when it is needed most.

Ben Whishaw plays Michael Banks and brilliantly conveys his sense of struggle and loss. Jane Banks is played by Emily Mortimer and brings a sense of family love and balance into Michael's life. Ellen the housekeeper is played by Julie Walters. Ellen has been a part of the Banks household since Michael and Jane were children. Colin Firth plays William Weatherall Wilkins the head of Fidelity Fiduciary. Meryl Streep plays Mary's cousin Topsy.


Pixie Davies plays Annabel, the precocious and strong-willed daughter of Michael. Nathanael Saleh plays John, the thoughtful and oldest son. Joel Dawson plays Georgie, the energetic and youngest son. All three children are brilliant and they had to be, for they carry a good portion of the movie on their shoulders.

Rounding up the cast are Disney Legends Angela Lansbury and Dick Van Dyke. Angela plays the balloon lady, a treasured character from the books. Dick Van Dyke plays Mr. Dawes Jr., the retired chairman of the bank and the son of the character he played in the original movie.


The music of Mary Poppins Returns is purely magical. The team of Marc Shaiman and Scott Wittman channeled their inner Sherman Brothers to create music and lyrics that fit not only into this sequel but sound like they could have been in the original. The team created nine original songs and every single song moves to advance the story. From lullabies to showstoppers, the songs are a pure joy to hear and to see on the big screen. 


The hand-drawn animation, yes, hand-drawn animation in the film is spectacular and made me miss this art form even more when I saw it on the big screen.


Director Rob Marshall and his team took the very challenging idea of creating a sequel to one of the most beloved Disney films of all-time and created something special. Mary Poppins Returns feels both fresh and nostalgic at the same time. The performances of Emily Blunt, Lin-Manuel Miranda, Ben Whishaw, and the Banks children are powerful and emotional. The music and songs will make you dance, sing and at times even cry. You will leave the theater, not only with a huge smile on your face, but feeling like everything is possible, even the impossible. The world right now needs some hope. Mary Poppins is the person who can remind you that there is hope and wonder in the world.

Mary Poppins Returns opens in theaters December 19th.

Sunday, December 9, 2018

Mary Poppins Returns Umbrella Popcorn Bucket


Take a look at this practically perfect in every way Mary Poppins Returns popcorn bucket from Cinemark!

Saturday, December 8, 2018

Giveaway: Mary Poppins Returns Mug

Enter to win this practically perfect Mary Poppins Returns mug and a $20 Starbucks gift card! The giveaway is open worldwide and the winner will be notified by email! Good luck!

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Friday, December 7, 2018

Marvel Studios' Avengers: Endgame - Official Trailer


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Thursday, December 6, 2018

"Pish Posh" Featurette | Mary Poppins Returns


See Mary Poppins Returns in theatres December 19, and get your tickets now: http://bit.ly/MryPpnsTx In Disney’s “Mary Poppins Returns,” an all new original musical and sequel, Mary Poppins is back to help the next generation of the Banks family find the joy and wonder missing in their lives following a personal loss. Emily Blunt stars as the practically-perfect nanny with unique magical skills who can turn any ordinary task into an unforgettable, fantastic adventure and Lin-Manuel Miranda plays her friend Jack, an optimistic street lamplighter who helps bring light—and life—to the streets of London. “Mary Poppins Returns” is directed by Rob Marshall. The screenplay is by David Magee and the screen story is by Magee & Rob Marshall & John DeLuca based upon the Mary Poppins Stories by PL Travers. The producers are John DeLuca, p.g.a., Rob Marshall, p.g.a. and Marc Platt, p.g.a. with Callum McDougall serving as executive producer. The music score is by Marc Shaiman and the film features all new original songs with music by Shaiman and lyrics by Scott Wittman and Shaiman. The film also stars Ben Whishaw as Michael Banks; Emily Mortimer as Jane Banks; Julie Walters as the Banks’ housekeeper Ellen; Pixie Davies, Nathanael Saleh and introducing Joel Dawson as the Banks’ children, with Colin Firth as Fidelity Fiduciary Bank’s William Weatherall Wilkins; and Meryl Streep as Mary’s eccentric cousin, Topsy. Angela Lansbury appears as the Balloon Lady, a treasured character from the PL Travers books and Dick Van Dyke is Mr. Dawes, Jr., the retired chairman of the bank now run by Firth’s character. Twitter: https://twitter.com/disneystudios Instagram: https://instagram.com/marypoppinsreturns YouTube: https://youtube.com/disneymovietrailers Hashtag: #MaryPoppinsReturns

Wednesday, December 5, 2018

Giveaway: Massive Holiday Time Prize Pack from Disneyland


You will win this entire prize package! An LGM Santa popcorn bucket, a snowman ornament mug, a snowman Mickey bottle topper and a gingerbread Mickey clip and straw! This giveaway is open worldwide and there will be only one winner and you will be notified by email! Good luck and Happy Holidays!

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Marvel Studios' Captain Marvel - Final Poster and Trailer 2


Take a look at the Final poster for Captain Marvel and check out the new trailer!